The famous yacht historian Malcolm Wood, who has collated by far the most comprehensive historical archive on the yachting industry, is in need of assistance. Having been evicted from his home in France due to Brexit, Malcolm, 82 years old, is now setting up a new life in England and needs financial assistance to settle in the UK. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/165523/image/large-4c05fa9d49437e43026b6da5528cbf74.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165523">30 years ago Malcolm took it upon himself to reinvent the validity and availability of superyacht data, and it was this endeavour which sparked his impressive archive. Malcolm has been a contributor to SuperYacht Times for many years, first meeting the company's Founder Merijn de Waard 15 years ago when they became acquainted over their shared passion for superyacht data and history. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/165522/image/large-a5ca8163c2c0d640b571acdea89aabc1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165522">Malcolm has been a well known figure in the yachting industry for decades, holding positions at various industry institutions and producing The Wood Report database for yachts over 18 metres, which was published in both Yachting World and later, The Superyacht Report. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/165521/image/large-f04058eaa1718c2b6b2df61424821d9b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165521">Malcolm has always challenged the accepted state of the data in the yachting industry, and as such has been an instrumental figure in pushing the quality of our collective data and intelligence forward.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/165524/image/large-f0aa406f0b0001f1db3fb6e9e8af13f4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165524">Friends, colleagues and admirers of Malcolm's life's work are now donating to a Just Giving page established by Philip Hooper on Malcolm's behalf. If you would like to contribute, you can find the link to the page below;<a href="https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/malcolmwood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/malcolmwood</a>

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Llys Helig32.77m (107'6&quot;)John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd1922">Llys Helig</a>, a 100-year-old yacht originally built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6078" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd (Company)">Thornycroft</a> as a luxury “gentleman’s yacht” in 1922, has officially left Burnham on Crouch on her way to be restored. This is her first trip in over 30 years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255426/image/large-59f8d68d4ad4c4f939fe246b34377e8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255426"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Llys Helig32.77m (107'6&quot;)John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd1922">Llys Helig</a> was locally referred to as the “Burnham Titanic'' after she dramatically capsized in the town’s moorings in 2017. Her remarkable survival astounded the local residents, who witnessed her decks and superstructure slowly decay. Initially, the local council, harbour authority and yacht club were adamant for her to be cut up and removed, deeming her to be an eyesore. However, London-based businessman Howard Dawber decided to take on the hefty task of salvaging and restoring the yacht, and bought <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Llys Helig32.77m (107'6&quot;)John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd1922">Llys Helig</a> in 2018. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255427/image/large-7c2d8e0001f63dc3b91b5cf89f94bce1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255427">With help from the Essex Marina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Llys Helig32.77m (107'6&quot;)John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd1922">Llys Helig</a> was raised from the mud and refloated in 2020. Now, she has been loaded into a floating dry dock and transported to Sutton Wharf’s boatyard in Rochford for surveillance and repairs. The tow and repairs are being led by Mike’s Boatyard of Leigh-on-Sea. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255425/image/large-0ce89d2c59466ea1fa6908d94875d508.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255425">In terms of specs, the 157 GT yacht measures at 32.73-metres with a 5.82-metre beam. She was initially fitted with twin oil engines by Plenty &amp; Son of Newbury, and was constructed from steel, with a steel and teak superstructure and pine decks. Since her delivery, she has endured many refits, with her original engines being replaced twice with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gardner (Company)">Gardner</a> diesels. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177463/image/large-6b6847c358b08e2367c8a8b3957abbab.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177463"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10513" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Llys Helig32.77m (107'6&quot;)John I Thornycroft & Co Ltd1922">Llys Helig</a> has lived a long life, and is registered on the list of National Historic Ships. Within her century-long life she has sailed the Mediterranean, worked as a motor-racing hospitality vessel, and served as offices for Pirate Radio Caroline. Before the incident, she spent 30 years being used as a house boat.

100-year old yacht Llys Helig leaves Burnham 

The 100-year-old superyacht Llys Helig has left Burnham after 30 years.

History: 100-year old motor yacht Llys Helig leaves Burnham after salvage

Built in 1931 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, the 58.8-metre classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is ready for the charter market following an extensive two-year restoration. The iconic superyacht has been given a new lease of life by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> and now brings opulence and exquisite detail to a whole new level.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252181/image/large-b1c4ed491448f0e76595b6ada0981d5c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252181"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is one of the few surviving yachts of her era, and has lived a colourful life. Her story takes place in 1929 when Montague Stanley Napier placed an order for a new 58.8-metre steel superyacht, but sadly passed away before he could take delivery in 1931. As a result of this, she was sold to aeroplane builder Sir Richard Fairey, who named her Evadne. In the years to follow, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> had only four owners and was given various names, such as Zapala and Gaviota IV.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252206/image/large-77105a79b3983787b748fff8120b018c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252206"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> was well-maintained and underwent numerous modifications in her lifetime, and during World War II she was even modified to serve as a navy vessel. In 1962, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> was purchased by Hungarian businessman Robert de Balkany who named her after his first two daughters, Marina and Alexandra. He also decorated the interior in a bold Savoir blue in honour of his wife, Princess Maria Gabriella of the House of Savoy<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252205/image/large-44c2726770014687d153d93bd2e8d910.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252205"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> came onto the market again in 2016 for the first time in 53 years and was sold in 2017. At the hands of her new devoted owner and the remarkably talented team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>, work began to restore her back to her 1930s heyday.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252180/image/large-c667269a43751120fd0afa24a4e97c07.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252180">The two-year restoration involved strengthening large parts of her steelworks, while preserving as much of her original riveted construction by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles E. Nicholson</a>. Her powertrains were refurbished and her timber was replaced, while still retaining a great amount of her original woodwork. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> now harnesses a modern electrical system onboard, but wherever possible <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> sought out original materials, such as lignum vitae within her stern tube bearings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252204/image/large-fafa7c6cb0281d04c8b862b4a7566bb3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252204">The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> has been restored back to her original glory, with a soft Art-Deco design by London-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Muza Lab (Company)">Muza Lab</a>. The design team used the archives of the National Maritime Museum and the original plans of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> to ensure an authentic vision and to pay homage to her spirit and heritage. The result is a wistful world of the 1930s cradled in an ambience of nostalgia. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252185/image/large-af92a67c80d787a8285bf73db449fd87.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252185"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s guests will be treated like luxury onboard, much like her distinguished alumni of Frank Sinatra and Salvador Dali. Marala also featured in the 2001 film The Cat’s Meow, in which she represented William Randolph Hearst’s yacht, Oneida.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252186/image/large-3364d989bc01edee89bbb055e57bf161.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252186">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> remains similar to her original design with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Muza Lab (Company)">Muza Lab</a> describing it as ‘Gatsby-esque glamour’ with a skylight and working fireplace. Her stunning dining area allows for seating for up to 12 guests, surrounded by wood panelling and period chandeliers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252191/image/large-e8d0d8655a7894d5b605dcb602b780a3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252191"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252193/image/large-a06856d2ef16d5a185e6cd3c6969f395.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252193"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252189/image/large-d0854e1711ddb3898dc5b2875bc5df3d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252189">Each of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a>’s six staterooms are a work of art, with her owner’s suite situated on the main deck. The master stateroom has its own private access starboard into a delightful lounge area and includes an opulent ensuite bathroom with his-and-hers sinks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252194/image/large-2757e98f1525b56c12a312260ecc762a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252194"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252197/image/large-72d336d30a1f76574aca55ba8df69b24.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252197"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252198/image/large-2d9de839a03c3d3a7ccbf26db6e86d5b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252198">The remaining five guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> are located on the lower deck and include a full-beam VIP suite aft and three double staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Her twin stateroom includes the original sleigh bed which has been beautifully restored and carefully lengthened.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252201/image/large-8b324020b458cd7c20a3accd1d4499ca.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252201"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252202/image/large-7a5327a3be70ae9c0eebd6c08677459c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252202"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252200/image/large-b4014ec2cde0c9995d5bbf515b9deb16.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252200">The exterior spaces of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> also live up to the expectations of her interior. She features a copper spa Jacuzzi pool and plenty of informal banquet seating. Another unique detail onboard is her teak ‘treasure chest’ that houses an outdoor cocktail bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252183/image/large-ae6f29f33829ee5ace9716319b5f46e3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252182/image/large-cfa3304da729f261581eefa853bd109d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252182">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is able to reach a top speed of 13 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 11 knots from her original 1931 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marala58.83m (193'0&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1931">Marala</a> is ready for charter in Summer 2023, cruising the West Mediterranean, the Adriatic and possibly Greece with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252207/image/large-383c21dc2913ba523c0dfe3a7cae9ac0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252207">

A first look at the interiors of the 59m superyacht Marala

A first look onboard the 50m Camper and Nicholsons superyacht Marala following her two year restoration. 

Onboard the 59m superyacht Marala following her two-year restoration

When the 23.91-metre 1935 classic ketch sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> berthed in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a> some 10 years ago, her fate was pretty unknown. The famed trophy winner was falling into disrepair; she was riddled with worms and leaking badly. Even in such a derelict condition, she was pulling heartstrings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175118/image/large-8b1573b603a3e12ed6131a284eab06eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175118">While her owner had enjoyed a long relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a>, the work to keep her afloat was too costly so her restoration ground to a halt. She was put on the market around the same time as Edward Daniell, an avid sailor and Service Contractor at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>, sadly lost his partner last year. The couple was besotted by the elegant French lady, so “the timing was too much of a coincidence,” Daniell said.&nbsp;“Purchasing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> meant I had an elderly mistress that took my time and money; I think my late wife was instrumental in organising this for me,” Daniell said. “Although she disliked boats and was scared of drowning, she always liked <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a>. The timing of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> coming on the market was her way of making sure that I was well looked after and had something to do.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175121/image/large-0b497cf69dc49f744e27ae24dd710d56.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175121"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> was built by Mr. F. Rey of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chantiers de Normandie (Company)">Chantiers Navals de Normandie</a>, in Fècamp, during the interwar period to a design drawn up by Mr François Camatte. Her owner requested a Bermudian ketch that handled well and that could outpace fellow sailing yachts at regattas. When she first hit the water in June of 1935 she was around a metre and a half shorter than she is today (22.3-metres with a 16.4m LOA).&nbsp;She was constructed primarily out of oak and furnished with Oregon pine for the deck planks. Moulmein teak was laid for the fittings, hatches and gunwale. Her large 235 square-metre Bermudian sail plan was crafted by Eugène Ma riole from La Havre, and fashioned with an additional triangle sail that was to be set up when sailing downwind. She was state-of-the-art and equipped with electric lights and a 50-horsepower Renault diesel engine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175119/image/large-fc640035de82cfd2d1fbf91cc43fec34.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175119">On 29th June 1935, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> embarked on her maiden voyage from Fècamp to Cannes via Gibraltar, with her owner and family onboard. Unlike the dream voyage that was envisioned, the journey was treacherous and very nearly perilous. Dire weather conditions persisted and it took 574 hours of navigation to complete the route, 320 hours of which were under sail and the remaining 253 under motor. Even without the weather abating they arrived safely, if not soundly, after travelling a total of 2,619 nautical miles.&nbsp;Little is known about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> after this frightful passage; but the fact that she has fallen into the hands of Edward Daniell is proof that she’s been well-loved over the years. She also survived WW2 and Nazi occupation – a war which saw many pleasure vessels commission for the effort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175120/image/large-467802a25ae642ada8c1661bf455f23f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175120">Daniell is restoring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> back to her former glory, making great use of the astounding talent who worked at the Arsenal Shipyard before it became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Montenegro (Company)">Porto Montenegro</a>. “When she was lifted we discovered that she was riddled with worms – and these weren't your ordinary worms, they were the size of earthworms! They had destroyed parts of the rudder, which was fortunate as they hadn’t made it to the main hull,” Daniell said. Even these destroyed sections of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> have been given a new lease of life and odd sections have been turned into jewellery.The future of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> is the classic regatta circuit, where Daniell will showcase the fruits of his labour and the value of classic restoration; even a yacht in as much disrepair as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="L'Odyssée23.91m (78'5&quot;)Chantiers de Normandie 1935">L'Odyssée</a> can be salvaged and loved once again. &nbsp;This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-42" target="_blank">Issue 42 of SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

History of the 24m sailing yacht L'Odyssée

How the 1935 classic ketch sailing yacht L'Odyssée captured the heart of a serious sailor.

L'Odyssée: The epic Greek poem of loss and love

On the eastern Gulf of Thailand, around an hour and half drive from Bangkok, is Chon Buri: a thriving province that's lured backpackers and bohemians for centuries. It’s no wonder why – Chon Buri has a coastline peppered with natural enclaves of white sand beaches, which are lapped by crystal clear waters. But what is lesser known about the region, is that it’s where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/222" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concorde Yachts (Company)">Concorde Yachts</a> built and delivered its small dynasty. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245559/image/large-bb6bd4290776c4bdda0695336d9d1617.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245559"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/222" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concorde Yachts (Company)">Concorde Yachts</a> was in operation throughout the 1990s and delivered four yachts; a batch of three sailing yachts between 1991-1994 and then a motor yacht in 1997. The site was commissioned for a project spearheaded by the founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a>, Pekka Koskenkylä, who wanted to design and build three large sailing yachts. The first and third units, the 40-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2340" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude40.0m (131'3&quot;)Concorde Yachts1991">Latitude</a> and the 41.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mirabella41.5m (136'2&quot;)Concorde Yachts1994">Mirabella</a> (ex. Mirabella III), were built for charter. The two yachts, delivered in 1991 and 1994 respectively, were commissioned by the late Joseph Vittoria, CEO of Hertz and then Avis, who was building a commercial sailing yacht fleet.&nbsp;The second unit from the series was the 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> (ex. Philanderer), built for another client with very different intentions. “Her original owner was looking for a voluminous sailing yacht that would perfectly suit his personal blue water cruising aspirations,'' Maël Fiolet, Yacht Sales Advisor at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, explained. “And while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/222" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concorde Yachts (Company)">Concorde Yachts</a> was a small and new operation, it had the weight of some major players behind it. At the time of her construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> was well ahead of her time.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245564/image/large-e443ec14a880acef25e009d648acc972.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245564">The three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/222" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Concorde Yachts (Company)">Concorde</a> sailing yachts were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a>, the US-based studio headed up by the revered New Zealand designer Bruce Kenneth Farr, who’s responsible for the design and naval architecture of countless regatta winners. Bruce Farr plied his racing experience into the schematics of these three cruising yachts, opting for hand-woven sandwich laminated fibreglass (GRP) to keep weight down and efficiency up. As Maël Fiolet retells, it wasn’t just Bruce Farr that added credence to these builds, “the entire team was incredibly competent, with talent – architects, suppliers, riggers and engineers – being pulled in from all over the world.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232902/image/large-1043479201ecdd8679b3d848058a0ea9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232902">The results speak for themselves and the triad of sailing yachts were well-loved from the moment they hit the water; Joseph Vittoria’s charter business was booming and was only growing in popularity as he continually grew his fleet, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> was well-loved by her first owner, who enjoyed her privately and as a charter vessel.&nbsp;“We have travelled all over the Mediterranean, from the easternmost areas to the Balearic Islands,” her captain, Pietro Giordano, told SuperYacht Times. “We also enjoyed a season in the Caribbean, covering many miles as we tacked, jibed and motored from island to island. One of my personal favourite memories aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> was when the owner decided to stop at Madeira on the way back from the Caribbean – the archipelago is pure paradise.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245562/image/large-75e5156516457c0023eaa0598b87058b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245562"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> was built for a life with wind in her sails. &nbsp;As a result, it was imperative for her initial owner that she delivers outstanding comfort and class to fully enhance the sailing experience. She’s a superyacht of the first degree and offers 225 GT of volume spread over three levels. The fact that this is only the second time she’s been put on the market since her delivery over 30 years ago speaks volumes.“The superyacht was acquired in 2019 by a client who had major plans for her,” Maël Fiolet explained. “That very same year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a>&nbsp;was booked in for a substantial refit and redesigned to a brief headed by the French concept of ‘art de vivre’.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245565/image/large-a1eeba9c145c475a4b6af8d8d306a9e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245565"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232904/image/large-f713f7ddbfe4bec6578467f197e7f7df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232904"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232909/image/large-a26184c24659db1f077e83bb60eb2967.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232909">“The 2019 refit was a game change for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a>,” captain Pietro Giordano added. “The owners have kept the core key features of the yacht and upgraded almost all the technical elements, designed a new fresh interior and revised some of her exterior features. The work is a big evolution compared to what she was, and what her two sister ships offer.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> is modern and refined, furnished with a timeless earthly palette, with natural materials, such as leather, stone and linen found throughout. While her makeover brought her a new sensibility, she hasn’t swayed from the crux of that initial design brief; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> is a haven for socialisation and enjoying long periods out at sea. This is a superyacht with not one but three saloons, two dining areas, as well as a library and screening room. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245561/image/large-7db18c572e626b3786c021ea17997963.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245561">There aren’t many 40-metre sailing yachts with a five stateroom configuration, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> is one of them. She can carry as many as 11 guests and six crew. Her accommodation comprises a master suite with a walk-in wardrobe, a VIP suite, two doubles and a guest suite with both a double and a single bed. Each has an ensuite with shower, as well as the usual modern amenities: air conditioning and satellite TV, on-demand movies, and a Bluetooth audio system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232911/image/large-752c6ac55c90e78c60aec3b8eff62a27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232911">Alongside this makeover in 2019, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> also had a number of major mechanical upgrades. She received a new engine and gearboxes, two new generators, shafts, and equipment upgrades. All lights, electrical system and plumbing were replaced, and her mast, rigging and sails were also inspected and upgraded. In addition, she benefitted from a full hull inspection, repaired keel and hull joint, copper coat antifouling, and new seacocks. Her stern was also remapped and she now has a full-size garage and a transom door for her beach club. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216792/image/large-c4c24c33ef8c26f5fabad54631e87a68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216792"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216793/image/large-5126cca0f88e1dfbcaf99f8d268d6f22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216793">“Performance wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> is what you’d expect from a blue water cruiser,” her captain explained. She’s equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> engine that delivers a cruising speed of 10 knots. “Her seaworthiness is comfortable and reliable, which impressed me a great deal when I first sailed her. After many years on board, I am extremely confident with her in all conditions, both under sail or under engine”.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> comes with a plethora of water toys, &nbsp;including a kayak, water skis, surfboards, wakeboards and stand-up paddleboards, as well as snorkelling and fishing equipment. On top of this, she has a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highfield Boats (Company)">Highfield</a> 460 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a> D-Tork tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245560/image/large-4ffb141cc5d6ccb7bce714e4a4eb93bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245560">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Pure 241.0m (134'6&quot;)Concorde Yachts1992">Ocean Pure 2</a> is a good fit for someone looking for a proven sailing superyacht where lifestyle on board and volume are the key features. The operating cost can also be well-placed thanks to her charter credentials,” Maël Fiolet concluded. “She also offers a nice transition from motor yacht to sailing yacht thanks to her characteristics.”

41m Concorde Yachts Ocean Pure 2

Concorde Yachts' 41m sailing yacht Ocean Pure 2 has lived an interesting life on the water. SYT takes a closer look at her evolution. 

Redefining passion: The evolution of the 41m sailing yacht Ocean Pure 2

When it comes to disruptive superyacht brands there aren’t many that have caused as much of a riot as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>. As the Polish shipbuilder pops the cork for its 20th anniversary, it has much to celebrate, having overcome some serious challenges since its inception, all of which have made it stronger. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is not only disruptive – it’s punk rock and extremely cool.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224720/image/large-baafe4c2e7762ae9ff47bf2640404830.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224720">At the turn of the millennium the superyacht industry was one saturated with monohulls. Those looking for something different, something beamier and something just as luxurious were pressed to find one. Francis Lapp, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, was one of those unsatisfied minorities who enjoyed what catamarans had to offer, but was dissatisfied with the quality of finish and the lack of glamour that was available on the market.&nbsp;“I was operating a successful catamaran charter business in Madagascar in the late 1990s, which had a fully booked calendar season after season. But even though I had some of the best catamarans on the market, they were still plastic yachts that didn’t stand up to the level of quality of monohulls from the same category. This had to change,” Lapp explained. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242999/image/large-8b5d75aa5004b21a679f125367d4f355.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242999">Lapp was on a mission and he knew that to achieve the high-standard that catamarans deserved he had to build one himself. During this initial journey he came across the historic Gdansk shipyard in Poland and started to gather a team of experts to help him actualise his vision. In 2003 Lapp’s vision hit the water, as the world’s first-ever ocean going luxury catamaran, the 22.5-metre Sunreef 74 was launched in Gdansk. Not only was this the first catamaran to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with monohulls in terms of quality, it was the first catamaran with a flybridge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242998/image/large-03c54f83baafdc88927fabbe28a4238f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242998">The company’s success stems from Francis Lapp being an outsider to the world of yacht, he grew up far away from the water of boating and as a result brought a completely new approach to yacht design. But while the launch of the first luxury catamaran was heralded a great success in Gdansk, its initial reception wasn’t well received when it made its debut at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. Lapp had his hopes high for the event, but he barely had any visitors onboard. It was just too different, too radical: first it was a catamaran and second it was built in Poland. There was somewhat of a lack of trust, as Lapp was presenting an innovative world of firsts that the industry just wasn’t ready for.Luckily for the superyacht sector, Lapp wasn’t deterred. He just had to contend with a larger PR drive and that was for Poland itself. Not only was Lapp pushing a cultural change within the industry, peddling luxury multihulls in a world exclusively reserved for monohulls, but he also had to showcase the breadth of talent that Poland had to offer. Poland is that place in Europe where luxury brands thrive and there’s some serious manufacturing here, and to prove it Lapp started hosting a series of lifestyle events, inviting guests from all over the world. They were a success and helped put Poland back on the map as a provider of outstanding luxury products.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232891/image/large-fe9c83430a584635ed02186db5935c84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232891"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232896/image/large-541b59c1b11243b60fc558e441da3a4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232896"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s operations in Gdansk were also championing this as Lapp and his team weren’t content with redefining the very definition of catamaran only once, they championed the platform year in and year out with a revolutionary overthrow of what’s possible. In 2008 it launched the world’s first double decked power catamaran, and then two years later it delivered not one but two catamaran superyachts: the 31.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 102, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ipharra31.1m (102'0&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2010">Ipharra</a> and the 34.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 114, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Che34.72m (113'11&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2010">Che</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74201/image/large-9329a2f27feb7248e67e94dac5e08628.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74201"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74340/image/large-e4f2bbef9e2ce16ebf6b4e296bec3756.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74340">In just 10 years <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> had cornered the catamaran segment and redefined the very meaning of luxury catamarans. The Poland-based builder had confirmed its prowess and created a new awareness of the virtues catamarans had to offer. Its reception was far from that at its inaugurating Monaco Yacht Show, as in 2011 both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Che34.72m (113'11&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2010">Che</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ipharra31.1m (102'0&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2010">Ipharra</a> were finalists in two coveted ceremonies, the World Superyacht Awards and the Showboat Design Awards.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> had become a formidable force and was rapidly growing in stature. But was soon stopped dead when a fire broke out at its facilities and completely burnt down the production centre, including a number of in-build projects.&nbsp;Lapp was travelling to Turkey at the time for a meeting in Istanbul when he received a call from Gdansk with the news. He jumped straight on a plane back to Poland where his team of around 70 and everyone was looking at him, asking what next? Lapp made the decision to resume operation pretty much immediately. He had so much support from the team, and our clients. Everyone trusted him – and their trust was well placed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187271/image/large-0f5c4b7b67b6b504a54bd421faf44ba2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187271">Like a phoenix from the ashes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> came back with even more vigour. In 2013, just one year after the event, S<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">unreef Yachts</a> presented two new superyacht concepts – a 64m trimaran concept and the Sunreef 165 Ultimate, the first from the popular series. Francis Lapp was also awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Cannes Yachting Festival. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215502/image/large-e407475158ad31fec8f78a4c87d25d0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215502"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> continued to ramp up production, delivering fresh novel designs year after year. The industry had not only cottoned onto the strength of the Polish builder, but to the value of catamarans more generally. Conversations were rolling and more designers were adding multihulls to their portfolios. Catamarans weren’t synonymous with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, they were in vogue. And this trend has only continued upwards, especially given the positive advances they offer on the ecological front. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217057/image/large-cdb33dec87739692a755aa801b46f5e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217057">The Polish shipyard has stayed ahead of the curve and launched the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> Eco brand in 2020, with Nico Rosberg the German-Finish Formula One driver championing the series as ambassador. The series was well received and in 2021 its composite-integrated solar power system won the UIM Environmental Award, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 60 “E” was touted Best Electric Sailboat at the Gustave Trouvé Awards, and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> Eco range won the Eco Green Catamaran category at the World Yachts Trophies. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> continues to capitalise on this success and this year it launched its first-ever yacht to feature a solar skin. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224742/image/large-0d3a4514a83af69b6d9512b7a6104838.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224742">With its line of catamarans in such high demand, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> has outgrown its shipyards in Poland and is now expanding into the Middle East with a new shipyard in Ras Al-Khaimah, which will begin production next year. It also has a number of sales offices around the world; one in Fort Lauderdale, the United States, and another in Istanbul, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243000/image/large-fa9ca39c0b2027abbe71c0b0a232e0a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243000">The decision to concentrate its efforts in the east was driven by a growing yacht culture in the regions, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> want to be strategically positioned to benefit from these blossoming markets. Much like the global stage, both regions are also suggesting a vested interest in what catamarans have to offer.&nbsp;Turkey and the UAE are becoming major markets and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> wants to be closer to its clients in both of these regions. On top, it is a strategic choice to be located in Dubai, the city of the future. Dubai is a leading innovation &amp; technology hub in the world, exactly the place where Lapp needs to be to create the next chapter for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>. &nbsp;While Gdansk will remain the headquarters of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, its new Dubai facility will comprise a shipyard and a ‘design lab’ focused on future yacht concepts. and a sales office. It will be a major operation for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55600" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts expands into Middle East with new shipyard in Ras Al-Khaimah (2022-07-19 14:00:00 +0200)">Sunreef Yachts expands into Middle East with new shipyard in Ras Al-Khaimah</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232630/image/large-307442c43c060254da02c18fea7122bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232630">With high expectations for the catamaran segment, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> anticipates having a turnover three or four times what it is today. This is huge considering the success story of the Polish shipbuilder to date. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242997/image/large-2bdd9d4728d9b04eb78544d6170b2365.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242997">“Twenty years ago we created a niche, which has grown into a global trend,” Lapp reflected. “The design and vision of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> is now imitated by some major designers in the industry, which we’re happy to see. We can only hope that we can influence the market as much as we have over the next twenty years”. &nbsp;

Celebrating 20 years of Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef is not only disruptive – it’s punk rock and extremely cool. SYT looks back over its history.

The definitive history of Monaco Yacht Show

Monaco Yacht Show is without a doubt one of the cornerstones of the industry, and it's had quite a journey. SYT dives into the history of the event.

In 2022 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> celebrated 240 years in business. Few companies can boast such longevity. Ever fewer can claim a dozen world firsts, which have allowed the firm to sail ahead of the fleet since 1782. The passion for invention began in 1809. A 16-year-old shipwright named William Camper joined an unremarkable boatyard in Gosport on England’s south coast. His apprenticeship certificate is now deemed so important that it’s housed in Britain’s National Maritime Museum. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241649/image/large-1335ec890609a5590dc4be09f4eb9481.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241649">William Camper’s first recorded launch was Breeze. At the King’s Cup this 16.5m cutter sliced competitors from the Royal Yacht Squadron to shreds. Squadron members fought among themselves to commission Camper for their new build. Earls, Viscounts and Members of Parliament ordered racing boats 15m, 25m and even 35m in length — an astounding size for the day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241648/image/large-4b33f3c5582611b1e668089f84a8057e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241648">Camper’s designs sailed the seven seas. His 24m schooner Nancy Dawson explored north past Point Barrow in Alaska, the point of no return for Arctic exploration. On her journey back to England she became the first yacht to circumnavigate the globe.In 1842 the 14-year-old Ben Nicholson joined the firm. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholson</a> expanded the Gosport yard from racing yachts into “English gentlemans’ floating hotels” — the luxury yachts familiar today. Nicholson’s ultimate design was 44-metre Amphitrite. This magnificent schooner belonged to a Scottish aristocrat, then a Swedish industrialist, followed by a German production company where she starred in 40 television shows. Now a cadet training vessel, Amphitrite remains one of the world’s oldest working yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241650/image/large-24a40d25de0fc46a9606d93c9f1170f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241650">The ‘s’ was added to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> after Ben Nicholson’s three sons took the helm. The middle child, Charles E Nicholson, showed little early promise. Yet once introduced to the Gosport shipyard in 1888, he began styling racing yachts like it was his God-given gift. His first racing commission, Coquette, scooped 110 prizes in her first competitive season. For the once-in-a-generation naval architect, far greater accolades were to come.&nbsp;Charles E Nicholson lived through boom, bust, two World Wars and an era of changing aspirations, materials and racing rules. He led <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> to victory in all. With the 23-metre Istria <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles</a> scored two world firsts: the lightweight composite hull and the Marconi racing rig. Istria&nbsp;took an incredible 35 flags from 36 starts, causing the entire racing industry (including the royal yacht itself) to ape her style.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241653/image/large-fb6767408f05878f26d9f6c937d5d328.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241653">The list goes on. With the 29.5m J-Class <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles E. Nicholson (Company)">Charles</a> came closer to winning the America’s Cup than any competitor until the 1980s, losing on a technicality. With the 75.5-metre Philante, he designed the biggest private motor yacht built in Britain until modern times. Philante served with honour during World War Two, running seven treacherous Atlantic crossings. Today she sails with distinction as the Royal Norwegian yacht KS Norge. Legends never die.&nbsp;After World War Two, the coming generation of Peter and George Nicholson reinvented the yacht industry once again. Having largely been associated with yacht design and build, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> formed a new division for yacht charter. In Gosport, Peter pioneered GRP production yachts that sold by the hundred. These included 45.57-metre Chambel IV. Today she cruises as <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/northwind-ii" target="_blank">Northwind II</a>, with her 22k gold taps installed by the designer who styled John F Kennedy’s White House.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241651/image/large-81a01e5eab56476f03271076558c556e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241651">Around 1950, George Nicholson moved to Cannes to help <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>’ appointed agent Derek Burton to generate a refit business. In 1961, their hard-earned success led to the formation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> International, the brokerage wing of the company. The brokerage side of the business performed steadily, and the company set many records for the most expensive yachts sold, becoming leaders in the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241652/image/large-649284fa62e150778113263c3ed4dbed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241652">During the 1960s, offices opened in Palma and Monaco and by 1992 the business had crossed the Atlantic. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">C&amp;N</a> established offices all across North America, making the company a household name from the Mediterranean to California. The company expanded the scope of services to sale &amp; purchase, charter, new-build, yacht management, crew placement, insurance, and charter management.<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/camper-nicholsons-international" target="_blank">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>’ latest investment is in the industry’s first Innovation &amp; Technology Hub. While other agencies rely on third-party software, the company now operates bespoke platforms for its seven divisions. This new tech solution delivers real time access on charter revenue, crew costs, insurance premiums and thousands of other metrics to brokers, owners and partners. As decisions on sale and charter increasingly rely on actionable data, the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">&nbsp;Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> platforms draw from the industry’s largest yachting database. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192623/image/large-899cf5b24fdaf721f286e62afdf9b4da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192623">In 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> sold <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="105m superyacht Lady Moura has been sold (2021-06-18 17:15:00 +0200)">105m Lady Moura in the industry’s largest in-house brokerage deal for some time</a>. The vessel, a top ten superyacht at the time of her launch, was virtually marketed in a metaverse arena by the oldest name in yachting. A name that has kept inventing for 240 years. &nbsp;Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper and Nicholsons</a> is proud to have a team with solid experience including sales brokers, charter professionals, naval architects, master mariners, and other yachting experts with thorough understanding of codes of practice, rules and regulations, technical expertise, administration, commercial awareness and the more subjective factors of yachting to advise owners and captains and meet every client’s requirements.

240 years of Camper and Nicholsons

Camper & Nicholsons celebrates 240 years and we took a look back on the history of the brand.

Celebrating 240 years of Camper & Nicholsons

The first of the two yachts is the slightly larger one, by length, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5107" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Cloud39.72m (130'4&quot;)Faenoe1990">Southern Cloud</a>, that was built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faenoe (Company)">Faenoe Yachtvaerft</a> at Skaerbaek in Denmark in 1990.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236154/image/large-bf3e5d31845682090c710652a1c12043.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236154">With a length overall of 39.70-metres, a waterline length of 26.85-metres, a beam of 7.70-metres and a draft of 3.95-metres, the yacht displaces 195 tonnes. Designed by Herward A. Oehlmann and constructed under the project name Animos, the yacht was completed in 1990 as the Butterfly McQueen for an owner based in the Far East.At the time she was being described as the "World's Most Advanced Sailing Yacht", a statement that was probably true owing to the vessel's highly automated control systems. Everything from sail handling and engine controls to weighing anchor are controlled by touch-sensitive screens from Touch'n Control Systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22308/image/large-beb21a1565245a75fc286e76d9a0690d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22308">Onboard she features luxurious accommodation for twelve guests in six cherry-panelled staterooms and cabins for seven crew are provided. Engines are twin Fiat]/<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Iveco (Company)">Iveco</a> V8 diesels of 400 horsepower each, providing a maximum speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. Her fuel capacity is 21,000 litres.Originally built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1479" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Det Norske Veritas (DNV) (Company)">Norske Veritas</a> class with a GRP hull and teak-laid decks, this motorsailer has sailed extensively in the Pacific and Australasian regions over the years, as well as to other world cruising regions. The yacht today sails under the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5107" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Cloud39.72m (130'4&quot;)Faenoe1990">Southern Cloud</a> and is still in the Southern Ocean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236155/image/large-1f26a8adb5d62d41ad4cbf9e3bdf46b5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236155">Now let's turn to the second unique schooner that was built as Vendredi Treize at the Tecimar yard at Sainte Nazaire. Initially designed by the Danish naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J. Ring Andersen Skibsvaerft (Company)">Jim Andersen</a> to compete in the Ostar, the British single-handed race across the Atlantic. She was the largest and fastest boat on the starting line.She was also the world's largest fibreglass sailing yacht when she was completed in 1972. Length overall was 39.13-metres with a displacement of 88 tonnes. Light winds however eventually put paid to that dream.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4377/image/large-a2ccc5add40d8ff76b30ca58fa36bfd2.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4377">The opportunity to acquire the yacht arose in 1992 when Jean Michel Tissier of Stardust Marine bought her with the intention of restoring the yacht and converting her into a fast luxury cruiser. However, the yacht proved uneconomical to repair and a new hull had to be moulded from the original.This new yacht would be christened Friday Star-Vendredi 13 with a luxurious interior by Jacques Pierrejean. Completed in 1994 her new length is 42.10-metres with a beam of 5.76-metres and a draft of 4.20-metres, Displacement was now 95 tonnes. Guest accommodation was now for ten guests and five crew and a cordon-bleu chef to provide exceptional cuisine. Power is provided by a single 300 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> diesel.A happy outcome then for a beautiful former ocean racer that has since been sold and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yamakay42.36m (138'12&quot;)CMN Yacht Division1994">Yamakay</a>.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/superyacht-times-newspaper-issue-39" target="_blank">Issue 41 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

The history of two interesting schooners

SYT’s in-house historian Malcolm Wood takes a look at two unique schooners both carrying three equidistant masts.

Unique superyacht beach clubs

SuperYacht Times has rounded up some of the best Superyacht beach clubs featuring wellness spas, swimming pools, cocktail bars, and much more. 

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A closer look at 5 unique superyacht beach clubs

The 26.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Never My Love26.42m (86'8&quot;)Marlow Yachts2016">Never My Love</a> was sold in an in-house deal by Brandon Barnes from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, who represented both the buyer and the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254430/image/large-a0023b2be0985dcb1a2d8b5155130bb1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254430"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Never My Love26.42m (86'8&quot;)Marlow Yachts2016">Never My Love</a> was delivered in 2016 from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marlow Yachts (Company)">Marlow’s</a> shipyard in China. She was fully designed by her builder, who provided her with the finest equipment and the newest generation of technology. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254437/image/large-04598ded75d11d7f95f1da2542fa1b39.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254437"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12339" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Never My Love26.42m (86'8&quot;)Marlow Yachts2016">Never My Love</a> features a functional layout with a spacious and modern interior. Her main saloon is surrounded by windows and contains a white L-shaped sofa accompanied by armchairs, a wide-screen television, and a bar forward. She can accommodate up to eight guests across four sumptuous staterooms, including a full-beam master suite with plenty of storage space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254428/image/large-dd644a92e665bfe35bffc068bcc687b2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254428"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254427/image/large-20f7b4c9f320669aa0e95fd6bcd351b6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254427">Her exterior decks offer numerous seating options, including a wet bar equipped with a grill area and fridge, sunbeds, and an alfresco dining table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254423/image/large-56b84ad6e71c941b2c8cb4815bd47601.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254423">Performance-wise, the 131 GT motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, allowing her to reach a top speed of 29 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last-known asking price of $3,695,000.

26m Marlow motor yacht Never My Love sold

The 26.42-metre Marlow motor yacht Never My Love sold with a last-known asking price of $3,695,000.

Yachting Dinner Night, the culinary event dedicated to the leading players of the contemporary superyacht scene, arrived for the second time in Pietrasanta, Viareggio, Italy. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261856/image/large-eec070df5f80b9517b72715376fdaa6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261856">The previous two editions in Pietrasanta and Amsterdam were a great success and inspired curators <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Towant (Company)">TOWANT</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ceragioli-Storåkers Associates (Company)">Ceragioli-Storåkers Associates</a> to replicate the event once again. The dinner was held on 14 March.Five shipyards competed against one another to present the best dish to an audience of nautical-architectural practices, international design brands and the press. As “chefs”, the shipyards are the protagonists of Yachting Dinner Night, with each proposing a dish that tells something about its history, philosophy or projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261852/image/large-d7a00d30a1e0cc0e4594379d2d9efc9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261852"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/86" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amico & Co. s.r.l. (Company)">Amico &amp; Co</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, Amer Yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> took to the kitchen for the first Yachting Dinner Night of 2023. But before guests were invited to sit down and enjoy the curated dishes, a presentation of both Yachting Dinner Night and its protagonists was held nearby at Barbara Paci Art Gallery, a contemporary gallery in Pietrasanta historical centre. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261858/image/large-84d8562ed31eb60691909eb4135aada9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261858"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261860/image/large-ba54d365d65d7465b248ce2cd191c475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261860"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261862/image/large-f038aec91cc2bd29865690bbf6c60a60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261862">The dinner itself was hosted at the vibrant kitchen that conjoins the gallery, Ristorante Filippo. The shipyards arranged a five courses menu of creative dishes: Sinergia, a typical capponada from Liguria; OSS-Paragus Bake, a silver-plated fish &amp; asparagus that pays tribute to Heesen’s Dutch origins; The Blooming Effect, a green risotto with flowers from Sanremoen tradition; Muscoli a km 0, mussels from La Spezia, Italy; and The Origin of Beauty, a special dessert to celebrate Benetti’s 150th birthday.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261863/image/large-85f4db16e99c3b81f62cbe1f2175dfe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261863"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261853/image/large-010395619f68ac51dc8ee1ff8dd596b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261853"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261855/image/large-af00dac7a67359fda6ad2c1efe1cc516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261855">Cesana, Dornbracht, Flos, Model Maker Group and Videoworks, as well as representatives from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2589" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss) (Company)">SYBAss</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>, formed the jury. While the media, including a representative of SuperYacht Times, had a separate vote for the press award. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261857/image/large-e93a29bcd270f8332c10e6858b5daa66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261857">The votes were cast and, while all shipyards were awarded merit and praise for their participation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> was the unanimous winner, claiming both the Yachting Dinner Night Award and the Press Award.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57183" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A recap of the Amsterdam Yachting Dinner Night (2022-11-28 11:00:00 +0100)">A recap of the Amsterdam Yachting Dinner Night</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261859/image/large-adf7ce7d3cb26ba833f12d9d578956d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261859">Yachting Dinner Night once again proved to be a great success, promising to become a staple event that moves from location to location. Organisers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Towant (Company)">TOWANT</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ceragioli-Storåkers Associates (Company)">Ceragioli-Storåkers</a> are already planning the next dinner, which will be held in the Principality of Monaco. This convivial event, aimed at engaging guests, has aroused a lot of interest in building and nurturing networks in the world of yachting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261861/image/large-f9ff5e3309acce59c6501543a20bce15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261861">

Yachting Dinner Night in Pietrasanta before YARE 

Yachting Dinner Night had a successful third event, held in Pietrasanta Italy. Benetti was named winner with its desert Origin of Beauty. 

A third success for Yachting Dinner Night in Pietrasanta

After a three day battle is customary high winds and bright sunshine, the 33.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Denship A/S (Company)">Royal Denship</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> won the St Barths Bucket 2023 over this weekend. 25 yachts competed between the five racing classes that took part in this year's event; Les Gazelles, Les Elegantes, Les Mademoiselles, L'Esprit 1 and L'Esprit 2 (the Corinthian Spirit Class). <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a>, the 51.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a>, a regular on the race circuit, took home the prize for best owner driven performance, while her sistership the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a> 51.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1226" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Prana51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2006">Prana</a>, was awarded best starter.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262098/image/large-a9663124253318752df558799d73ca73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262018/image/large-d987aa7f202ad57c9f622d7c1de9f44b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262068/image/large-da7bd64052ae4e40c41a7d94b6f1afe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262068">Race Day 1The first day of the regatta saw the fleet sail counterclockwise in an 28-25 knot northerly, with the conditions forcing three yachts to withdraw from the 20-26 nautical mile course.&nbsp;“After our light-air training this week, today was a wake-up call, but expected,” said Tom Whidden, helmsman for the smallest yacht in the fleet, the 28 metre ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a>, which won Les Mademoiselles. “It was really rough in the corner on the other side of the island, on the way to the rock (a natural mark of the course named Ile Fourchue), but we were happy with the crew work and the boat management.” Whidden has won the Bucket before on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a>&nbsp;and twice more on different entries (including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kawil34.14m (112'0&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2000">Kawil</a>, last year). He added with a chuckle, “You see, the captains of these boats tell you they will kill you if you break anything, so you have to be careful with your resources.” &nbsp;(<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kawil34.14m (112'0&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2000">Kawil</a>, sailing this year against Whidden’s team, retired due to a headstay furler that broke near Ile Fourche.)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262024/image/large-7b2364e42cda9f5e3493ba2c97459efa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262022/image/large-55d4467729a449d63a85cf4909f28a41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262022">Peter King, navigator aboard the 52 metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a>, which won L’Esprit 1, said his team “didn’t have the best start but made up for it later and didn’t break anything.” This is King’s fifth time competing in the Bucket and first time sailing in the “Corinthian Spirit” class. More important, it is the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/66" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Dragon51.7m (169'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Red Dragon</a> has ever raced period, so the yacht’s owner is delighted. “The owner loves to drive, so he drove the whole time and did a great job,” said King.The 44-metre schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a>, one of the most elegant yachts in the L'Esprit 2 fleet, recorded a 43.5 degree of heel on its winning sprint. “We were taking a lot of water over the deck but we were under control,” said guest crew Jakob Havrlant, who counts this as his first Bucket but says it won’t be his last. “Some of the sloops were catching us upwind, but we were a reaching machine on the other legs. It was a perfect race for us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262032/image/large-3b5b9f18e2aeb1b28744676f0fdc61b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262031/image/large-0ec3a3f6dab99fc18126e6e86b5123fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262031">Race Day 2The second day saw yet another high wind event with 25-27 knots over the 23-26 nautical mile course. “It was a lot of wave action and wind, with gust of 25-27 knots,” said Steve Rowland, the owner/driver of the 34 metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>, which now leads Les Mademoiselles after suffering a steering problem and finishing fourth yesterday. “It made for a lot of hard work, but we won, so I guess that was a good thing!” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262028/image/large-63d1c5872098bfe93ae5d3dd11b57f38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262030/image/large-4420de271e2f182aa983a156bd435a38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262030">The yacht was the fourth to cross the start line, but was the first to cross the finish line, despite an issue with her spinnaker during the opening leg. She managed to peg <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a> to cross the line first, followed closely by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262103/image/large-eb6046c44b2cb0daea1b7999db055ee6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262103"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262104/image/large-2e8fe29f68d01d3f44b25d15f34e30d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262104">In Les Gazelles class the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> took the top spot, overtaking the Day 1 winner, another <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>. “Yesterday we got stuck behind some other boats and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>, faster on the reaches, beat us right at the end,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>’s Captain Will Glenn, explaining that today, with longer downwind legs than yesterday, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> had an advantage. “It is what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>&nbsp;is designed for, and tomorrow’s course has lots of downwind in it, too, so we are confident we can win.”In the L’Esprit 2 Columbia once again took the top spot, with the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/401" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q52.0m (170'7&quot;)Alloy Yachts2008">Q</a> close behind her and 56.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Melek56.01m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2010">Melek</a> taking the third position.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262038/image/large-cc10bb13691545eabe92a582675dd8ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262038"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262057/image/large-864b8c3fbf9a53d71b6cfac7007f653a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262057">Race Day 3The wind on this last day of the three-day series toned down ever so slightly to 18-24 knots, giving sailors somewhat of a reprieve from the 20-26 knots that prevailed on Friday and Saturday. In all classes, the leaders of Day 2 held their own to clinch overall victory on the final race day.“The wind and sea state was definitely at the upper end for some boats, and certainly for the Race Committee making decisions,” said Race Chairman Peter Craig. “Typically, we sail around the island on Sunday, but we made a decision to keep the boats in the lee of St. Barths for the larger part of today’s race with a course option that was newly added to the Bucket this year.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262059/image/large-752263cd59cbb776f083830aeaf328c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262059"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262060/image/large-e591bf54e38666089bf3a4465ed2aa27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262060"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> won the six-boat Mademoiselles to take overall victory in that class with a 4-1-1 score line. “I’m over the top about it,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a>’s owner/driver Steve Rowland, explaining that this is his fourth Bucket with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nakupenda33.24m (109'1&quot;)Royal Denship A/S2005">Nakupenda</a> and his first class win, not to mention overall victory, which is decided by a number of factors including performance and time differentials. “We were in a three-way tie going into today with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a>, so we knew we had to beat both of them. I tried not to think of anything but getting to the finish line once we had passed Bequia (the 28 metre ketch that started ahead) in the final miles of the race and had <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a> (the 37 metre sloop that started behind) gaining on us from behind.” (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bequia27.61m (90'7&quot;)Brooklin Boat Yard 2009">Bequia</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Action37.3m (122'5&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2015">Action</a> finished second and third, respectively, in overall results.)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262087/image/large-eefdccb01be2ca2a8ff27ac454f9585f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262087">In the L’Esprit 2 Corinthia Spirit Class Columbia held her own and was the only class winner to also win every one of her races. The 49.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almyra II49.8m (163'5&quot;)Perini Navi2000">Almyra II</a> was her closest competitor, taking the second position. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262015/image/large-673bdaf099414fbd8852e797abee99af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262015">“In both the first and second races, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Almyra II49.8m (163'5&quot;)Perini Navi2000">Almyra II</a> was ahead of us,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a>’s tactician Tony Rey, “and I have to give credit to our crew members who handled the spinnaker, because we were able to pass them back both times on downwind legs.” On day one, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5645" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Columbia43.03m (141'2&quot;)Eastern Shipbuilding Group2014">Columbia</a> started first and finished first, putting others on alert that this was not just a modern-built recreation of a 1924 fishing schooner that would be slogging around the course. “The boat’s like one of those old flexible flyer sleds you might have had when you were a kid; everything moves and bends but it keeps moving ahead,” said Rey. “We had a mix of traditional schooner sailors and grand prix sailors working together. Our navigator Nacho Postigo helped bring some digital know-how to an analog boat and tracked our progress over the last three days; it was nice to see how we improved as a team.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262092/image/large-9842c9b7f11fc4741ac716d38bb4b863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262092"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262094/image/large-8f33ee74c55528b13ccf3ce367b5faa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262094">

St Barths Bucket 2023 results

The St Barths Bucket 2023 came to a close over the weekend with Nakupenda taking the top spot.

St Barths Bucket 2023: Nakupenda winner, with Red Dragon and Prana awarded special prizes 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Romeo Foxtrot35.57m (116'8&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2022">Romeo Foxtrot&nbsp;</a>was launched in 2022 by the American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave Custom Yachts (Company)">Hargrave</a> as part of their <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/7861" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave 116 35.4m (116'2&quot;)">116 series</a>. The 317 GT motor yacht offers guests a wealth of interior and exterior spaces and invites families and friends across all generations to come onboard and enjoy what she has to offer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262122/image/large-cf0d7d04a3d7e56de64acf9e65977ac8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262122"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Romeo Foxtrot35.57m (116'8&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2022">Romeo Foxtrot</a>&nbsp;features elegant exterior lines from her U.S. builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1184" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hargrave Custom Yachts (Company)">Hargrave</a> with her interior design carefully curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Interiors by Shelley (Company)">Yacht Interiors by Shelley</a>. Her naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin Naval Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262126/image/large-b5f19eb4d018e81bb13622e8c1f2b4a3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262126"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262127/image/large-29ff76c9264f9b7fb9b3e6f0de8fd8c2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262127">Inside, the tri-deck yacht offers plenty of living space, complete with soft grey and white tones that compliment the classic mahogany floors, bringing a modern feel to the interior. Her main saloon is light and airy, surrounded by panoramic windows to enhance the guests’ connection to the sea. Forward lies a formal dining table that seats all ten guests. Guests can venture up to her skylounge and enjoy cocktails at the glass-top bar, while taking in the endless ocean views. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262131/image/large-3fb7ef486528aff5a6fac195d5ce0f7c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262131"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262132/image/large-4430c72256577f0c74ec7ceae645cf41.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262132"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Romeo Foxtrot35.57m (116'8&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2022">Romeo Foxtrot</a> features a five-stateroom configuration, with the full-beam master suite on the main deck, and the remaining guest staterooms on the lower deck, granting the owner some much-needed privacy. All of the staterooms contain king-sized beds and wide-screen televisions to ensure maximum comfort onboard. She is also able to sleep up to seven crew to attend to her guests’ needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262129/image/large-7f12a8e4ed7c8143ef0f5109a97eda78.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262129"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262130/image/large-1d446b4c8fbc1a824ce56e85da0b9df1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262130">Outside, guests are greeted with a wide array of entertainment options. She provides al fresco dining areas, a bar, a grill area, and sunbeds, so everyone can enjoy her exterior decks. Her beach club features submersible platforms, connecting life onboard with the sea. Guests can retreat to the waterfall infinity-style Jacuzzi and soak up the scenery, or wind-down in the sauna after a long, activity-filled day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262136/image/large-5e5062535df4f7117ff70aec069e3603.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262136"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262137/image/large-37f652616cb98cc0f8ee8926e2c9a113.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262137">Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Romeo Foxtrot35.57m (116'8&quot;)Hargrave Custom Yachts2022">Romeo Foxtrot</a> benefits from a semi-displacement hull to ensure exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines provide her with a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots.&nbsp;

Onboard: 36m Hargrave yacht Romeo Foxtrot 

The 35.57-metre Hargrave motor yacht Romeo Foxtrot was delivered in 2022 as part of the Hargrave 116 series. 

Onboard: 36m Hargrave motor yacht Romeo Foxtrot 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has relaunched the 42.6-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a>, following a five-month refit at the Royal Van Lent Kaag facility in the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261963/image/large-4f5d9b76c04787fb470cdf2dd17ca83e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261963"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261967/image/large-8a3ecf695e64c22a9956981085fc1bbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261967">The explorer first hit the water 20 years ago in 2003, under her maiden name Andiamo. Her exterior design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Douglas Sharp Yacht Design (Company)">Douglas Sharp Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, with the latter also handling her naval engineering. Her original interior design was by the renowned and now defunct <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261889/image/large-dc28c8675fa130a58ddf82a912da9dd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261889"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261891/image/large-5e79b17ddb2b0e3882cef27761a5b97b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261891"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> has undertaken a rigorous maintenance schedule with annual appointments at many different US yards, this is the first time she’s returned to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> though.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261890/image/large-502cc8651c58b54a86910f75f3e8bee1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261890">&nbsp;With 443 GT of interior volume and a four stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests. She has an owners’ suite, two doubles and one twin. Moonshadow can also carry eight crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261888/image/large-fe6e1f90a4d59b791e2d15b422b382d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261888"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> has a large foredeck with space for two tenders, leaving the sundeck and aft free for her owner and guests. Her sundeck is home to a whirlpool and an informal dining area – making the space ideal for hosting family and friends. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261965/image/large-7a0636d879457457cac94dfcb2e1c639.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261965">Equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonshadow42.6m (139'9&quot;)Feadship2003">Moonshadow</a> has a cruising speed of 10.5 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;

Feadship relaunches Moonshadow yacht

Feadship relaunched the 42.6-metre explorer yacht Moonshadow, twenty years after she was first delivered. 

In pictures: 43m explorer yacht Moonshadow relaunched by Feadship 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262006/image/large-edacec7d42cd4d7c0cd23950ea2e733b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262006">Spotted last Thursday leaving Port Vell in Barcelona on her way to Port Hercule in Monaco, is the 93-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a>. With a volume of nearly 3,000 GT, she was built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> and delivered in April 2019. Featuring an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> was built for an experienced owner who worked closely with interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a> on the build. Onboard, she features many notable details, including white and crystal chandeliers and the first IMAX Dolby cinema to be installed on a yacht. Described by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Langton</a> as a “contemporary jewellery box”, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> also includes a multi-sport outdoor area and a large swimming pool, a commercially-rated helicopter landing pad that can also serve as a multifunctional entertainment space, a beach club with hammam and an ice plunge pool, as well as two fire pits. The yacht, which is available for charter, can accommodate up to 12 guests and 29 crew.

93m superyacht Lady S in Barcelona

The 93m superyacht Lady S, built by Feadship, is seen here cruising off Port Vell in Barcelona.

This morning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> launched the 67.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship project 823</a> from the Royal Van Lent facility in Kaag, the Netherlands, ahead of her delivery later this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262004/image/large-f1fb43e0ac7f0e06a75816506b809228.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262004"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262001/image/large-1eb9fa457f2683b9e6298b6271ddce56.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262001"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261972/image/large-018242fa581bb64e3c715137e3f1d35b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261972"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship 823&nbsp;</a>is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is expected to have more than 2,000 GT of interior volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> designed both her exterior and interior, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262002/image/large-f6b0481fc1e760bdde01600d04af36d0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262002"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261998/image/large-0a51a1f8d8bda10ff6ee41c4648e9e8d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261998"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261976/image/large-8ae9f82874667da8e1f53b71d4b28423.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261976"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261979/image/large-a9621847b5eef6bf62ad2664e6fb8bb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261979"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261980/image/large-a8bf1b4cb13fe2d02afe6609793826a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261980"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship 823</a> is characterised by clean, traditional exterior profile lines and a straight bow with an oversized foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261999/image/large-2ca89a0c757eb18ab2b9c6689cdf3d65.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261999"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261986/image/large-c03b4401933150967b7fc67d9272014d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261986"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261988/image/large-19ff1861cc6582bf88440b5a8548dbd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261988"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261991/image/large-c4ec73bbed1f879136ec00160b0b555c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261991"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship Van Lent 82367.4m (221'2&quot;)Feadship2023">Feadship 823&nbsp;</a>is expected to be delivered later this year, along with the 84.2-metre Feadship project 710 and 76.05-metre Feadship project 823. According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, the Dutch builder has more than 20 projects underway. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261997/image/large-e49820d5315fda27a73315aeb32f940f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261997"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262000/image/large-8c91a0dda042d5b832d91cb080661e37.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262000">

67m Feadship 823 yacht launched

Feadship has launched the 67m Feadship 823 superyacht. She’s expected to be delivered later this year. 

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67m Feadship 823 superyacht launched

The 90-metre <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/1601" target="_blank">Project 1601</a> has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160190.0m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Project 1601</a> was launched last month at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Rendsburg shipyard in Germany, with very little known about the superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261936/image/large-21e5028e0e96d755d2459d1e5cb62406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261936"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160190.0m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Project 1601</a> began construction in 2018 and has an estimated volume of 3,600 GT. She features exterior design by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/espen-oeino" target="_blank">Espen Øino International</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a>. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/cornelsen-partner-yacht-consulting-gmbh" target="_blank">Cornelsen &amp; Partner</a> acted as Project Manager during the construction process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261934/image/large-e860a08338ec6a8d962803cbbb3573af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261934"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="160190.0m (295'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Project 1601</a> is characterised by straight lines and angular corners providing her with a striking profile. Her interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dölker + Voges GmbH (Company)">Dölker + Voges GmbH</a> echoes the same design themes as her exterior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261933/image/large-764e2b5f14bc472d4ef17275bbe2d136.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261933">Her launch last month coincided with the launch of 145-metre secretive superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luminance145.0m (475'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2023">Luminance</a>, the eighth largest yacht to be built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and the 15th largest in the world.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: 145m secretive Lürssen superyacht Luminance launched (2023-02-09 09:45:00 +0100)">Video: 145m secretive Lürssen superyacht Luminance launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261935/image/large-47e86096bacf62a02b847896152d07ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261935"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> also has more than 10 other superyacht projects either underway or pending. This includes the 122-metre Jag in 2023 and the 137-metre Alibaba, due in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261937/image/large-2402cbda42a9dc410feeba72e4ce509e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261937">

90m Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 on sea trials

Lürssen’s 90-metre superyacht Project 1601 has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.

In pictures: 90m Lürssen superyacht Project 1601 on sea trials

The 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> sold in a deal with Julian Calder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> introducing the buyer and Pierre Vezilier of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller, with assistance from Jennifer Timinis and Ioanna Dimopoulou of Sea Greece Superyacht Consulting.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233459/image/large-c6fd059faa0dc12ea2d5e9ffd4d190ca.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233459"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> was launched in 2007 as part of the Italian shipbuilder’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> 41S series. She features &nbsp;exterior design and naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codcasa</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Della Role Design (Company)">Della Role Design</a> was enlisted to curate her interior spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233454/image/large-521a29f717c75cb1c1848d5254d5b7f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233454"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233442/image/large-ba6451225830a68654c9252a11a52ad6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233442"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233449/image/large-9c10cbab7afe4e2951cb0a27c51acfd4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233449">Family Day</a> is furnished with rich, cherry mahogany panelling throughout with veined marble counters and fitted with gold fixtures in her stateroom bathrooms. She offers accommodation for as many 11 guests across five staterooms, comprising a master suite, two VIPs and two twins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233453/image/large-167a880f17a4c4e23d657f5e528df8ff.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233453"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233452/image/large-88dbe0ee540fee11793c0236c8fe311e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233452"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> offers plenty of alfresco lounging and dining space; her sun deck has plenty of sunbeds and loungers and her main deck has a large settee and dining table, with a removable bimini.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233458/image/large-12288f0049f3d4634512a15e39aecb1a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233458">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Family Day41.0m (134'6&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2007">Family Day</a> has been equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that give her a cruising speed of 30 knots and the ability to reach speeds of 34 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €5,000,000.

Codecasa’s 41m yacht Family Day sold

Codecasa’s 41m superyacht Family Day sold with a last known asking price of €5,000,000.