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Wilmotte et Associés architectes 

2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta yachts

The entry list for the 2023 St Barths Bucket  has been announced, with 26 yachts racing.

Yachts attending the 2023 St Barths Bucket Regatta

Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Permare s.r.l. (Company)">Permare</a> has announced the launch of its latest superyacht: the 29.6-metre Amer F100 yacht, as the first launch to take place after lockdown. As the sixth hull of the series (previously known as the Amer Cento series), the all-GRP motor yacht sports exterior design and naval architecture by the Italian studio <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/verme-partners" target="_blank">Verme Projects</a> and interiors by French studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/63" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wilmotte et AssociÃ©s, SA (Company)">Wilmotte &amp; Associés.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170277/image/large-5dbcc11b6b7f60f8dd49a3826f596a91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170277">The latest Amer F100 motor yacht, which hit the water on Saturday 25th July, features an eye-catching Capri-coloured hull and achieved a maximum speed of 31.9 knots during initial tests, thanks to her four Volvo Penta IPS 1200 Diesel 1200 engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170280/image/large-35b60f592633327397dc7b07918ea3b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170280">On board, the sixth Amer F100 yacht provides accommodation for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, as well as a crew of five across two cabins.The vessel will make her debut at the upcoming Cannes and Genoa boat shows and will be available on the charter market under the French flag. In addition, the seventh hull of the series is currently in build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Permare s.r.l. (Company)">Permare.</a>

Latest Amer F100 yacht launched by Permare 

Italian yard Permare has announced the launch of its first superyacht after lockdown: the sixth Amer F100 yacht. 

Permare launches sixth Amer F100 superyacht 

The 52 metre sailing yacht Red Dragon that was for sale through Edmiston has recently been sold. At the time of the announcement she was for sale at an asking price of EUR 17,950,000.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156948/image/large-20d587d58ad34a593019761a11a4e209.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156948">Red Dragon was completed in 2008 by New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts and underwent a refit period in 2013. She is designed by Dubois Naval Architects and shares a similar hull to her two near-sisters Kokomo (sloop) and Mondango (ketch). Red Dragon’s modern interior is the work of French designer Wilmotte &amp; Associates.By Charl van Rooy

Edmiston announces sale of 52m S/Y Red Dragon

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140783/image/large-072ee39e081510d58d00922323fb99a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140783">Superyacht Red Dragon in Porto CervoThe 52 metre (170ft) sloop Red Dragon commenced construction at Alloy Yachts Auckland New Zealand in March 2006 and was launched on December 13, 2007. Red Dragon is designed by Dubois Naval Architects as a high performance aluminium sloop, with the ability to stay operational for long periods at sea. The yacht features a modern interior by French designers Wilmotte &amp; Associates. Photo by Merijn de Waard

The 52 metre sloop Red Dragon in Porto Cervo

The 52m (170ft) sloop Red Dragon commenced construction at Alloy Yachts Auckland New Zealand in March 2006 and was launched on December 13, 2007. Contracted by international yachtsman, Guy Ullens and his wife Myriam, Red Dragon is the fourth yacht over 50m built by Alloy Yachts. She has a beam of 10.2m (33.5ft), draws 4.9m (16.1ft) and a displacement of 354 tonnes. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123802/image/large-94b16c2df3aaca11e7e95a3ba8ce43ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123802">Immediately after the launching, Guy Ullens, who among other interests is a leading international art collector, expressed delight at the execution of his new yacht. “Alloy Yachts has a culture of excellence, which is world class,” he said. “The yard is producing exceptional pieces like this. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66">Red Dragon</a> is a work of art.” The design from Dubois Naval Architects is for a high performance aluminium sloop which represents a world luxury cruising yacht with the ability to stay operational for long periods at sea without outside assistance. The Wilmotte &amp; Associates designed interior has a large saloon with formal dining area for up to 10 guests. The style includes a light contemporary timber interior. The topsides are finished in anthracite grey with a white superstructure. Guest accommodation provides for an owner’s suite and three guest suites. Also included is a separate gymnasium with Pullman berth and en-suite. Forward, the crew layout has five cabins all with en-suites for up to 10 crew. The comprehensive flybridge above is accessed from the cockpit. Red Dragon is fitted with a 62.5m (205ft) carbon fibre mast with a fully battened in-boom furling mainsail. Sails are handled by 11captive and six vertical winches. The entire winch package was designed and built by Alloy Yachts. The main engine is a C32 1400hp caterpillar and she is fitted with two 90kW Northern Lights generators. Two water makers each supply up to 16000 litres per day. Bow and stern thrusters assist maneuvering in confined space. Her range under motor is approx. 5900nm at 10 knots. The Alloy Yachts SeaTouch system is installed with six touch screen monitors throughout the yacht to indicate system and alarm status. The CCTV operates with four cameras located throughout the yacht. She is built to Lloyds Classification and complies with the Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123803/image/large-d89acf48a083edf15b3bba086f114137.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123803">After the launching pontoons were removed, Red Dragon immediately passed maneuvering trials on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and then had the mast stepped.