Turkey

Sinan Sirici

The 39.23-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> displays an elegant minimalist interior aesthetic. Delivered earlier this year, the newly built yacht will be displayed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a> this week.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287443/image/large-a8ed4773dedb161ac59eef1f36fb83d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287443">The classic sailing yacht features exterior design and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a>, while her interior design is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinan Sirici (Company)">Sinan Sirici</a>. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated across the yacht’s five stateroom layout, with space for a crew of up to six members, including the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> takes a closer look at the sailing yacht’s timeless interiors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287439/image/large-64fd351793c3fa816b8149b5161ebf85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287439"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287437/image/large-467ae678d03a7b241ea93ccf8f81b1d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287437">Entering the main saloon, the walls are lined with expansive windows, allowing a plethora of natural light to illuminate the interior. The saloon showcases a large plush cream sofa, with an adjacent wall-hanging, creating an inviting ambience onboard. In addition, a dedicated dining area is situated next to the lounge area, boasting a marble table, complete with comfortable wicker armchairs, making this the ideal location for hosting formal dinner parties onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287438/image/large-ab8fd136b56a066ed312f0a2fe56f010.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287438"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287442/image/large-e9a08b7203ab8c3e9afb284ddb728df3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287442"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287440/image/large-5a61d0ff4ae5e819b12ebf8f20f98a3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287440"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> displays sophisticated staterooms, featuring an expansive full-beam master suite, three VIP staterooms and a twin-bedded stateroom, each equipped with an opulent ensuite. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a>’s staterooms are fittingly characterised by a blend of white and neutral tones, boasting soft fabrics and meticulous wooden craftsmanship, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere onboard. Ocean-inspired sculptures are scattered throughout the yacht’s interior, dissolving the boundary between the exterior and interior. The master suite displays a freestanding bed situated in the centre of the room, with a spacious walkway around it.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287441/image/large-33baf3771cd41c02cc104ec4b77c078a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287441"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287434/image/large-1bb921d733c56594b88949aa8f8a29a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287434">Notably features onboard include the sailing yacht’s brightly lit staircase, connecting the lower deck to the main deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> showcases patinated oak floors and walls, complete with stainless steel accents. Characterised by unique artworks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> showcases wall-hangings by photographer Ali Kabas, including the "Pamukkale" and the "Hidden Forest."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287430/image/large-f3965fa8b2cf493fa95e2f6e8ee44cd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287430"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287431/image/large-148f0d9f1cd681248dbc5781011b73f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287431">The sailing yacht’s exterior displays a pristine white painted hull, with mahogany bulwarks and a teak deck. Designed with relaxation in mind, the yacht’s aft deck boasts the signature large daybed of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> boasts a white lacquered table, surrounded by Italian Minotti chairs on her exterior deck, ideal for alfresco dining or guests can soak up the sun in the comfortable outdoor lounge area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287445/image/large-afba4bb84fbdb7d6024eb5d1ff950396.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287445">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean yacht</a> features two aluminum masts and a set of three sails, spanning 715 square-metres. All winches on board are electric, ensuring smooth operations. Regarding performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.23m (128'8&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing the yacht with a top speed of 13 knots.

Onboard 39m Aegean sailing yacht White Island 

The 39m classic Aegean sailing yacht White Island showcases a minimalistic, yet elegant interior aesthetic.

Onboard 39m classic Aegean sailing yacht White Island 

Yacht debuts at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show 2023

With the Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner SYT takes a look at the new yachts making their debuts.

The Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> has launched its latest sailing yacht, the 39-metre ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.0m (127'11&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a>. Featuring exterior design by her builder's chief designer Utku Ozgen, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.0m (127'11&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a> was sold in June 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278163/image/large-3067011aa23c36ab2ece4026da6b091e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278163">The yacht's interior design comes from the board of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinan Sirici (Company)">Sinan Sirici</a> and she has a volume of 261 GT and has been designed to suit both private ownership and charter. Able to accommodate as many as ten guests and six crew, the yacht's interiors are light and airy, quite unique from the traditional interior styling of gulet yachts. The main saloon has a large U-shaped sofa and dining table. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229284/image/large-dccbb357dd005833566155fa58ad6a3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229284"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229283/image/large-e333097396642924b57d44d814b6f804.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229283">Her staterooms are spacious and light with large hull windows and mirrored wardrobes and cream furnishings. The master suite is situated in the bow and has a freestanding bed in the centre with a spacious walkway around it. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229281/image/large-bda2b0f75f50b70731cd090161aec39e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229281"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229282/image/large-afd17a139aaa889943aada9dc39af0af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229282"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Island39.0m (127'11&quot;)Aegean Yacht2023">White Island</a>&nbsp;features a large deck layout with multiple areas for lounging and relaxation with a large dining area on the main deck aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229285/image/large-b0ff22d61a30952c6663a13e3da56747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229285">

Aegean 39m yacht White Island launched

Aegean Yachts has launched the 39m sailing yacht White Island.

Aegean launches 39m ketch White Island 

Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> has announced the sale of a 39-metre gulet, due to be launched in 2023. Featuring exterior design from Utku Ozgen, Chief Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a>, as well as engineering from her builder. The yacht's interiors have been designed by freelance Turkish designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinan Sirici (Company)">Sinan Sirici</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229278/image/large-e1873de1372a8e91c26b3bbce2f0a02c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229278"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229284/image/large-e47e9182ed5e1d38f70f6c1b54376faf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229284">With an interior volume of 261 GT, the motor sailer will be a comfortable and spacious private or charter yacht. Able to accommodate as many as ten guests and six crew, the yacht's interiors are light and airy, quite unique from the traditional interior styling of gulet yachts. The main saloon has a large U-shaped sofa and dining table. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229283/image/large-3cdb6bdf6bf42b7bc7553c651dbdb7a8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229283">Her staterooms are spacious and light with large hull windows and mirrored wardrobes and cream furnishings. The master suite is situated in the bow and has a freestanding bed in the centre with a spacious walkway around it. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229282/image/large-fbf3dd3bd82633f42e13f2d83acb01ce.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229282"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229281/image/large-1c4d72625e368e6e1339893ba6d8df3d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229281">She has a very spacious deck, with two masts and a long bowsprit. The deck is home to a number of lounging and dining spaces, ideal for entertaining guests.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229285/image/large-b0ff22d61a30952c6663a13e3da56747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229285">