The first full fleet of racing at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 - 2024">The Superyacht Cup Palma</a> drew to a close yesterday, with entrants competing in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a> Race Day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316228/image/large-77fe306616ca005d8475ec2939f5e344.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316228">The fleet took on a 20-plus nautical mile coastal course around the Bay of Palma, with solid sea breezes reaching highs of 15 knots. SuperYacht Times were in attendance for the event to watch all the live action, onboard the 55.80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a>.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="51m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Borkumriff IV for sale (2022-07-15 09:45:00 +0200)">51m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Borkumriff IV for sale</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316226/image/large-f6749be87999402f6135571084cc73f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316226">Class A saw four yachts competing, with the 39-metre newcomer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a> cementing her arrival with a winning time of 2:20:56. This win was boosted by the mistake of the 59-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus59.0m (193'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2023">Maximus</a>, who received a penalty at the starting line for an early start, leaving her in second place, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek</a> duo of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vijonara39.4m (129'3&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2018">Vijonara</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.5m (126'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a>.“It was a pretty nice day on the Bay with 12 to 15 knots, so we had a good race," explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>'s tactician Jens Christensen. "The owner is of course very happy with the win, though we know we got a little bit of help from our friends on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus59.0m (193'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2023">Maximus</a>. The objective of course is to beat them overall, which is going to be difficult, but the crew are doing an amazing job and we are all having a great time."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316229/image/large-10b4e9e458395590bbf3c44934ce14c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316229">The 59-metre giant <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus59.0m (193'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2023">Maximus</a> certainly turned heads at the race as both the largest and one of the newest yachts on the circuit, built in 2023. Also joining the fleet as a newcomer and 2023 new-build was the 23.99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Surge Projects (Company)">Surge Projects</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a>, who was competing in Class B.The defending <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 - 2024">The Superyacht Cup Palma</a> title holder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a> continued her winning streak with a final time of 2:26:05, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> pair <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a>. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> duo finished just 51 second apart, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> completing the circuit in fourth place.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 (2024-06-18 17:00:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316230/image/large-523287bddfeb763313327433c36d35a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316230">Obviously it is great to start our defence of the title with a win," added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>'s captain Ben Potter. “But the competition is strong and it was close sailing all the way round. The team is the same as last year, so we are in the mode, and the mood, to keep the title. We will see what the coming days bring!”The previous day’s J Class category saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a> dominating the scoreboard, winning both race one and two. However, yesterday’s race saw the fleet get off to a close start, with the previous day’s third place competitor <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> taking the win 2:21 ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>, who secured her third second place win and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a> who finished just 26 seconds behind.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea leads the J Class to kick off the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 (2024-06-20 10:30:00 +0200)">Svea leads the J Class to kick off the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316227/image/large-70a996c184d41484b13468a46ab056c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316227">These combined results now have them placed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> on five, six and seven points respectively heading into Friday's double windward-leeward races.Racing congratulations and commiserations were offered between owners, captains and crews at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> Happy Hour held on the Real Club Náutico de Palma dock, where the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantaenius (Company)">Pantaenius</a> Race Day prizes were awarded.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316231/image/large-04b23113e8d87e8104744133276b50aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316231">Racing continues again today with the timepiece sponsors Jaquet Droz Race Day, marking the mid-way point of the 2024 edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 - 2024">Superyacht Cup Palma</a>.&nbsp;

Cervo, Rose and Velsheda win class categories at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

Cervo yacht at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

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Svea, Velsheda and Rainbow yachts at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

Cervo, Vijonara and Atalante yachts at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

Maximus yacht at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

Rose yacht at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 Pantaenius Race Day

The first full fleet of racing at the Superyacht Cup Palma drew to a close yesterday, with entrants competing in the Pantaenius Race Day. 

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024: Competition heats up during the Pantaenius Race Day

Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026

Taking place from 26 May to 30 May 2026, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.

The 48.17-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle Brise48.17m (158'0&quot;)Perini Navi1993">Belle Brise</a> has been relaunched following a comprehensive rebuild at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> shipyard in Livorno, Italy in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seamotion SRL (Company)">Seamotion</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387811/image/large-2e08c0b8e8e36c82af5dba5f779bf28a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387811">Formerly named Corelia, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle Brise48.17m (158'0&quot;)Perini Navi1993">Belle Brise</a> is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. At the time of her construction, she was a standout for innovative design solutions including a stern featuring a comfortable and liveable lazarette and a side hatch providing direct access to the sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387814/image/large-8ac13456c592aa11969333d401e76614.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387814" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle Brise48.17m (158'0&quot;)Perini Navi1993">Belle Brise</a> features exterior styling, interior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240700/image/large-7b6c19a4ba5951635d937aecd284dddb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240700" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Central to the rebuild involved the use of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>’s dedicated keel pit facility, which is a specialised space designed particularly for the complex refit and servicing of sailing yacht keels. Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seamotion SRL (Company)">Seamotion</a> supported the owner in selecting the Livorno facility for the project. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377679/image/large-57ecf5236a2a40835e9b0062c16b24e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377679">Furthermore, the refit addressed all functional areas of the yacht. Works included the installation of new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines with a UREA tank, new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> generators and a complete renewal of onboard systems and technical equipment. Structural revisions were also carried out alongside updates to her classic interiors, while faithfully retaining the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> identity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377674/image/large-7fae92c8566997fc5e82c0d7d4c4179c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377674">The relaunch coincides with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>’s 70th anniversary. “Working on a sailing icon such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle Brise48.17m (158'0&quot;)Perini Navi1993">Belle Brise</a> means taking on an important responsibility: respecting her soul, enhancing her history and at the same time elevating her technical and operational standards,” explained Ferdinando Pilli, General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387812/image/large-17200f9a574040c02591689c63a712b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387812" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">With an interior volume of 309 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle Brise48.17m (158'0&quot;)Perini Navi1993">Belle Brise</a> accommodates up to nine guests across multiple staterooms comprising one master’s, one double, and two twins. Separate quarters are arranged for a crew of eight, including her captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387813/image/large-df0dde45b463c99c5e504321adbfc91e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387813"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Belle Brise48.17m (158'0&quot;)Perini Navi1993">Belle Brise</a> has been prepared to obtain Restricted Commercial Notation under the Maltese flag, allowing for potential charter operations in the future.

48m Perini Navi sailing yacht Belle Brise relaunched

The 48m Perini Navi sailing yacht Belle Brise has been relaunched following a comprehensive rebuild at Lusben’s Livorno shipyard in Italy.

The 38-metre historic steam yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a> has been launched following an extensive restoration project at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Yachts</a> shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387777/image/large-b8d97646aa7df1978d808e851d33f797.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387777">Originally built in 1901 in the United States by US shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pusey & Jones (Company)">Pusey &amp; Jones</a>, the vessel reflects early 20th-century naval architecture and engineering, fusing elegant lines with steam propulsion technology that was considered advanced for its time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387783/image/large-ec0552908151d4693f40109ac4087fe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387783">Previously known as Magedoma, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a> has passed through multiple ownerships and restorations throughout her more than century-long history.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387784/image/large-c47f69487dde732e1f5e7fa82d9c2702.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387784">The project was undertaken with a conservation-focused approach aimed at preserving the yacht’s historic character while safeguarding her long-term structural and mechanical integrity. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Yachts</a>’ Director, Cuneyt Okcu, “From the very beginning, we approached <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a> not as a refit project, but as a responsibility towards global maritime heritage. Our goal was to protect her spirit, not to reinterpret her.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387787/image/large-3ba65cb77016f18d872ae17780fc7182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387787">Upon her arrival at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Yachts</a> facilities in Istanbul in October 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a> underwent a meticulous programme of maintenance, conservation, and functional reinstatement. The scope included hull and structural inspections, overhauls of mechanical and steam systems, interior conservation and repairs, as well as work on rigging, deck equipment, and safety systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387776/image/large-eaef273467f099b991b6ef3e42af57e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387776">“All interventions were carried out with a museum-grade conservation mindset rather than a modernisation approach,” emphasised Okcu. Where possible, original elements were retained throughout the project, including Cuban mahogany joinery, brass and bronze fittings, deck outfitting and interior arrangements. Components that had deteriorated beyond recovery were reconstructed using historically accurate materials and methods, following the yacht’s original specifications.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387789/image/large-ebf2546d66f0b2f7eb291e8b98f273e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387789">Particular attention was given to&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a>’s steam propulsion system, a feat of historic engineering and one of the most technically intricate aspects of the restoration. While the original configuration was maintained, selected components were rebuilt to meet operational safety standards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387782/image/large-babf73567ac4f031a340b2e824ed8a0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387782">Due to the rarity of expertise in early steam yacht technology, the shipyard collaborated with specialists from Tüpraş, a Koç Holding company, whose engineers provided technical guidance during the restoration of the steam system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/387786/image/large-b3cfdcf5cc66d45efc22cb75f48fc978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/387786">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK</a> Museum Workshop team meticulously focused on the conservation of all brass and bronze accessories, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a>’s interior spaces were considered a ‘living document’ of its era, preserving her original furniture, materials, finishes, and spatial arrangements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207322/image/large-3abd16d4742f7ed2532e8572e9bd944b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207322">Following her relaunch, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a> was transferred to the Rahmi Koç Museum in Haliç, Istanbul, where she will be displayed as a permanent centrepiece of the museum’s collection dedicated to the history of industry, transport and engineering.A documentary about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cangarda42.06m (137'12&quot;)Pusey & Jones1901">Cangarda</a>’s restoration and historical journey is currently in production and is expected to be released later in 2026.

 Historic steam yacht Cangarda relaunched after major restoration

Historic 38m steam yacht Cangarda, built by Pusey & Jones in 1901, relaunched after a major restoration at RMK Yachts in Istanbul.

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyclades Cup - 2026">Cyclades Cup</a> has announced that it will return for its third edition in Antiparos, Greece. The invitation-only, owner-led regatta has established itself as a distinctive fixture in the Greek sailing calendar and will take place from 10 to 13 June 2026. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384659/image/large-3e736be0d2799dae1530aade56339fd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384659">Created by owners for owners, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyclades Cup - 2026">Cyclades Cup</a> is designed to offer a different perspective on superyacht racing. While competition remains central, it is closely interwoven with the broader experience on and off the water.&nbsp;“What truly defines the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyclades Cup - 2026">Cyclades Cup</a> is its sense of continuity,” explained organisers. “Owners and crews return year after year, drawn not only by the sailing, but by the shared rhythm, familiar faces and the quiet certainty of belonging to a community that recognises itself in the event’s values.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384662/image/large-7d192c1a35596b29ec5efce41cf2c69a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384662">Organised in collaboration with the Yacht Club of Greece, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyclades Cup - 2026">Cyclades Cup</a> is open to superyachts over 30 metres, promoting a Corinthian spirit while celebrating Greek hospitality, natural beauty and a sense of community.The regatta maintains an intimate scale, ensuring that each participant can engage fully with both the sailing and the onshore programme. Courses are laid out across the waters surrounding Antiparos and the neighbouring Cyclades, following the natural contours of the archipelago. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384661/image/large-c8abdaaeed9122f5dd4fad103d7f9382.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384661">“More than a sporting event, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyclades Cup - 2026">Cyclades Cup</a> offers a refined yet relaxed way of experiencing a regatta,” concluded organisers. “Simple logistics, an easy-going pace and the freedom to combine racing with cruising through the Greek islands allow the week to unfold as a complete sailing experience.”

Cyclades Cup returns for third edition in Antiparos, Greece

The Cyclades Cup has announced that it will return for its third edition in Antiparos, Greece from 10 to 13 June 2026. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Port Valencia (Company)">Marina Port Valencia</a> has been named as the host venue for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>’s Valencia event in the years ahead. The confirmation sees Valencia join a select group of global host cities for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>, a championship known for its high-speed, technology-driven racing format and strong international following. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348287/image/large-89d93deb8470c748634af5ed7a927a90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348287"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a>’s arrival is expected to bring a significant influx of international teams, industry professionals and media, reinforcing Valencia’s reputation as a leading sailing destination. The event is also anticipated to generate wider economic and tourism benefits for the city, while strengthening its long-standing connection to the sea.The selection of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Port Valencia (Company)">Marina Port Valencia</a> reflects the marina’s ongoing redevelopment and modernisation programme, which aims to position the waterfront as a world-class venue capable of hosting major international events.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First renderings of new Marina Port Valencia development unveiled (2025-02-14 12:45:00 +0100)">First renderings of new Marina Port Valencia development unveiled</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247301/image/large-beea6c531e5f4b8a2b7ffdbd60674df3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247301">The project combines upgraded infrastructure with a strategic location and a stated commitment to public engagement, innovation and sustainability within the wider yachting industry.The event is set to build on Valencia’s established sailing heritage, adding <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailGP (Company)">SailGP</a> to a growing list of elite competitions staged along its coastline.

SailGP names Marina Port Valencia as future race venue

Marina Port Valencia has been named as the host venue for SailGP’s Valencia event in the years ahead. 

Having been with her through three owners and name changes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a> has a special place in the heart of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yachts</a> in 2009, then named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">Montigne</a>, she was the largest sailing yacht ever built by the Turkish shipyard: 57-metres in length with a 10-metre wide beam. For the last two years, the sailing yacht has been undergoing an extensive refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Marine</a>, before re-entering the charter market in July of 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383657/image/large-a88d36852bf0731b6925ae63e86bcf61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383657"> A sixteen year partnershipThe sailing yacht has plenty of global experience, traversing from the French Coast to the Southern-Pacific and further south to the Australian Gold Coast before making her way back to the Mediterranean, all while part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW family</a>. Chartering around as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">Montigne</a> for six years, she was sold and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">Loretta</a>, in late 2015 and sold again to her current owner in 2021, who renamed her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383662/image/large-f3f0f478415d3dc96b500a07d8f8d7a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383662">A new and improved sailing yachtOne of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">The Langley</a>’s biggest changes is the extension of her stern. What used to be a round, canoe-like aft has been replaced by a modern beach club, including a submersible swim platform that can effortlessly lower guests into the crystal clear waters. The submersible platform can transform into a liftable platform, making her the perfect place for a sunset dinner while cruising the azure waters of the Mediterranean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383679/image/large-70524827bf54af879a1c56f713d17583.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383679"> By changing her stern, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a> has gained an additional five metres in length, and continues to hold the title as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yachts</a> largest sailing yacht. Additionally, her lines have been altered to give her a more sleek and flowy look.Her interior has received a much bigger makeover. While none of the walls have been broken and no new staterooms have been added, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a>’s interior has undergone complete refurnishing with all new fabrics and furniture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383667/image/large-a70ecde21b7c86b5e52741fd01b2bde3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383667"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383665/image/large-74a671d0d5a818cb7fdcb9af787b0b48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383665"> The sailing yacht’s upper deck has received an upgrade, like the eight-person Jacuzzi replacing the original two-person one, more fitting for a yacht this size. The existing water toy collection has also been upgraded, adding wave runners, sea bobs and e-foils. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383676/image/large-0a53a3a06632c0df0e36667e16a0f549.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383676">Cruising the MediterraneanWhile <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a> is a sailing yacht, she has the volume of a motor yacht. Her 447 GT allows her to travel at a cruising speed of 10 knots, and a maximum speed of 12.5 knots. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that can take guests anywhere throughout the Mediterranean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383669/image/large-5daee058c2aab9783ad2bc42383c0580.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383669"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a> has space to host large parties, weddings, or spectators at events like the Monaco Grand Prix, yet her most common guests are families and friends that enjoy a more leisure sailing experience. No matter where the yacht charters or what events she hosts, guests have the ability to stay connected with the mainland via Starlink. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383670/image/large-7eab05e56f2999ae7c54e668cfafd1f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383670">A yacht needs to be cared for, looked after and that is precisely what the new owner has done.Having gone straight from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK Marine</a> shipyard into chartering season, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2574" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Langley62.21m (204'1&quot;)Aegean Yacht2009">The Langley</a> is once again cruising around the Mediterranean, as she was designed to do.This article was first published in the <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">Yacht Charter Market</a> newsletter. You can read more <a href="https://yachtchartermarket.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Langley: Reimagined, refitted and extended

57m sailing yacht The Langley returns to the charter market after an extensive refit, featuring new interiors, an extended beach club and upgrades.

The groundbreaking 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> 111 semi-foiling superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> has completed her first competitive race at the 2026 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Transatlantic Race. She covered the 3,000-nautical-mile course from Lanzarote to Antigua in 6 days, 22 hours, 27 minutes, and 47 seconds, setting a record on her first attempt. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383521/image/large-69572319dc441d8ec933c5bee4b9da6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383521">After more than two years of development and sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> not only finished the race but also claimed monohull line honours into Antigua, securing the IMA Trophy.Skippered by Damien Durchon, she was welcomed at English Harbour by the Minister of Tourism &amp; Economic Development for Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez, who presented the trophy to the 17-strong crew.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven: A closer look onboard the 34m foil-assisted Baltic 111 yacht (2025-02-05 09:30:00 +0100)">Raven: A closer look onboard the 34m foil-assisted Baltic 111 yacht</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383519/image/large-9a6e7289d5de41887dbb6004f20b04cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383519">Delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> is the first yacht of her size to feature hydrofoils on adjustable side arms. The lifting foils provide substantial righting moment while the hull remains mostly in the water, supported by 10 tonnes of ballast, said Damien.Inspired by America’s Cup foilers, she retains a keel and ballast system, allowing her to semi-foil rather than fully lift from the water. Despite her performance-focused design, the yacht also offers the comforts expected of a modern superyacht, with a minimalist, weight-efficient interior. The carbon fibre yacht features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarkko Jämsén - Aivan (Company)">Jarkko Jämsén - Aivan</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6261" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Botin Partners Naval Architecture (Company)">Botin Partners Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383520/image/large-0b237d705fc787964dd2faf94dbeaeab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383520">Moreover, the 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodgdon Yachts (Company)">Hodgdon</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comanche30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2014">Comanche</a> set the previous monohull record in the 2022 Lanzarote-to-Grenada RORC Transatlantic Race, finishing in seven days, 22 hours, one minute, and four seconds.Navigator Will Oxley, who also helmed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comanche30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2014">Comanche</a>, highlighted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a>’s performance, noting that while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comanche30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2014">Comanche</a> remains a benchmark for VMG downwind sailing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> showed clear speed advantages at certain angles. He added that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> is “an incredible platform” that sets a new benchmark for monohulls.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383522/image/large-64a3c3cf66ea7b832aa9f56023f38c41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383522">Project manager Klabbe Nylöf added that the team had not specifically tuned the yacht for VMG angles or equipped it with specialised sails, meaning they sailed a longer course than necessary while gybing down the Atlantic, yet the yacht still performed impressively.Sailing master Brad Jackson also credited the crew for the yacht’s success, stressing the importance of teamwork on such an advanced platform. “Everyone knows their role, everyone is professional, and we’ve spent a lot of time learning this boat together. This was the first time we really stepped up the intensity and treated it like a full race. The way the team came together was a big part of the result.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383525/image/large-471e1ec58883795373c95a3bbae973bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383525">During the race, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> maintained speeds of around 25 knots, only a few knots behind the leading multihulls. Early tactical choices and lighter winds later in the race posed challenges, but the crew adapted effectively, sustaining strong performance through variable conditions and tropical squalls. The race concluded with precision as the crew navigated shifting winds to reach Antigua, crossing the finish line at over 30 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383518/image/large-2205bb9f5af460d74b6ba9b938683b03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383518">According to RORC results, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raven34.0m (111'7&quot;)Baltic Yachts2023">Raven</a> claimed monohull line honours and finished third in IRC-corrected time, with the Mach 50 Palanad 4 taking the overall lead.“This was the first transatlantic race for the boat and the owner,” concluded Damien. “To set a record in your first attempt is something very special.”

Raven yacht sets transatlantic record

The 34m Baltic 111 sailing yacht Raven has set a monohull transatlantic record at RORC 2026.

34m foil-assisted Baltic yacht Raven sets monohull transatlantic record at RORC

The 109.5-metre historic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft (Company)">Krupp Germaniawerft</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Cloud109.5m (359'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Sea Cloud</a> is currently undergoing an extensive rebuild in Valletta, Malta. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/381446/image/large-244efecdfd9f615868aadceed112d410.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/381446">Previously known as Hussar and constructed in 1931 for American heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier Edward Francis Hutton, the rebuild of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Cloud109.5m (359'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Sea Cloud</a> aims to return the sailing yacht to her original glory, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanova (Company)">Yanova</a> appointed as owner’s representatives for the project.“We enjoy new-builds and challenging refits,” explained Daniel Küpfer, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanova (Company)">Yanova</a>. “A rebuild programme such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Cloud109.5m (359'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Sea Cloud</a> is a great privilege to be part of and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”The rebuild of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Cloud109.5m (359'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Sea Cloud</a> began in November 2025 and involves a full modernisation of all machinery and technical systems, including new main engines and generators, in compliance with the latest environmental standards, alongside restoring her superstructure, rigging, and deck layout to their authentic 1930s appearance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/381447/image/large-44d5f96a17a11752691fca8a0a39c4a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/381447"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Cloud109.5m (359'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Sea Cloud</a> will also be upgraded to current safety regulations, with new crew accommodation fitted to contemporary superyacht standards and a detailed restoration of her owner and guest suites to preserve her character and elegance.&nbsp;“Extensive research has gone into her past and her truly authentic appearance,” added Küpfer. “We are pleased to bring experience from other large yacht restoration programmes to this project. Such classic projects pose very specific challenges, which we approach with great respect for the vessel, her history and her long-term future.”Managed by Sea Cloud Cruises under the direction of Managing Director Adam Pazdzioch, once completed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Cloud109.5m (359'3&quot;)Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft1931">Sea Cloud</a> will return to the luxury cruise and charter market with a reduced guest complement of 20 and a guest-to-service ratio of 1:3.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/381448/image/large-62aa1342b6baffaf699431910be3e1b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/381448">(All images courtesy of Yanova.)

Sea Cloud: 110m historic yacht begins rebuild

The 109.5-metre historic Krupp Germaniawerft sailing yacht Sea Cloud is currently undergoing an extensive rebuild in Valletta, Malta. 

110m historic sailing yacht Sea Cloud begins extensive rebuild

It has been some time since we last reviewed the world’s largest sailing yachts, and several major additions have entered the global fleet. The rankings have shifted. Below is an updated look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world as of 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83727/image/large-587df7ccb10895458c018f3026dbc640.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83727">1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;| 142.8-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;| 2017No super sailing yacht list would be complete without the mention of the ever-controversial and highly innovative 142.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>. Officially classified as a sail-assisted motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;blends elements of both sailing and motor yacht designs, but due to those imposing 100-metre-high carbon fibres masts, cuts our ‘largest sailing yachts in the world’ list. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> and delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2017">Sailing Yacht A</a> is not only the longest yacht on the list, but at 12,558 GT, is also five times larger in volume than the second yacht in this definitive list.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269553/image/large-eb37f3c55185ce5febf2cfca1af91e27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269553">2. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>&nbsp;| 127-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 2023<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a> is the second-largest sailing yacht in the world and the largest sailing yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/oceanco" target="_blank">Oceanco</a>. She was sold in 2018 to tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, and the secretive project was first unveiled in October 2021, when she was rolled out of the shed at Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands. <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, which her also responsible for her naval architecture alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>. Her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6781" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi (Company)">Mlinaric, Henry &amp; Zervudachi</a>, with her name <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> deriving from the Māori fern-leaf motif, which is a symbol of creation and new beginnings to the native people of New Zealand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73477/image/large-7e564bc35b79d7112b6437e9b8a4231b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73477">3. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>&nbsp;| 106.7-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 2018Designed and built to cross oceans under sail power alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl&nbsp;</a>was widely considered the official ‘largest sailing yacht in the world’ at 106-metres in length, before the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7500" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koru127.0m (416'8&quot;)Oceanco2023">Koru</a>. Delivered to her owner in 2018 and built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, with her sophisticated energy-generation solar system and high-tech DynaRig setup by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, is one of the most advanced yachts of her kind and was developed by her boundary-pushing owner, together with a world-class design team. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182942/image/large-e25d7f01ac0db70e895ae5ecaa65d5dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182942">4. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a>&nbsp;| 92.92-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 2006&nbsp;At 93-metres, the 1,500 GRT three-masted schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="EOS92.92m (304'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2006">EOS</a> is the world’s fourth largest sailing yacht. She was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a> in 2006 and has been operated since as one of the most private vessels in the world. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Langan Design Partners (Company)">Langan Design Partners</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/257" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francois Catroux (Company)">Francois Catroux</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44738/image/large-876d399f7c76310ef71a52efaabf91ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44738">5. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;90-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 2004The 90-metre super sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> was built by the Dutch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman Shipyard</a> in 2004. The superyacht’s exterior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rebecca Bradley Interior Design (Company)">Rebecca Bradley Interior Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> is one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the 1930s, and with speeds reaching up to 19 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Athena90.0m (295'3&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2004">Athena</a> can outrun most other sailing superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60684/image/large-74c846e78d53433456a075acb75447fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60684">6. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;88-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>&nbsp;| 2006One of the most iconic yachts of all time and certainly one of the most photographed in recent years, the revolutionary 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is famed for her sophisticated automated square-rigged DynaRig sail plan. Three towering free-standing rotating carbon-fibre masts hold 25,800 square feet of canvas on 15 square sails delivering exceptional performance, speed and manoeuvrability. The yacht, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, and designed in collaboration with her first owner Tom Perkins, was sold in August of 2009 to her current owner, who actively takes part in superyacht regattas, showing off the yacht's capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/299885/image/large-ddc25b81459f734852b73a2fc39f8017.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/299885">7.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>&nbsp;| 86-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 2016Another Dutch sailing yacht making the top 10 list is the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. Launched in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a> is the largest ketch-rigged sailing yacht in the world, with her main mast towering 88.4-metres above sea level. She features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>, while her interior was 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</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263677/image/large-9dd66fe51213d93033ef3c305a2919f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263677">8.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle</a>&nbsp; | 81-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 2020This <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> sailing yacht, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-launched" target="_blank">launched</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-sea-eagle-ii-delivered" target="_blank">delivered</a> in 2020, is the shipyard’s largest sailing yacht by volume. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Eagle II81.0m (265'9&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2020">Sea Eagle</a> has an impressive 3,500 square metres of sail, and carbon Panamax rigging by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>. The three-masted schooner was built in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Whiteley Design (Company)">Mark Whiteley</a>, and also stands as the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht at 1,150 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183202/image/large-798b517227c3b0d9859a09ce9904fddf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183202">9.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;77.6-metres |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a>&nbsp;| 2004This superyacht was built in the United Kingdom by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vosper-thornycroft" target="_blank">Vosper Thornycroft</a> to a design by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/ron-holland" target="_blank">Ron Holland Design</a>. The yacht underwent a refit, completed in 2014, at <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/pendennis" target="_blank">Pendennis Shipyard</a> where, alongside other modifications, the stern section of the vessel was redesigned and extended by 3-metres. However, this refit left her keel slightly unbalanced. An additional, major refit completed in 2020 at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/nca-refit" target="_blank">NCA</a> shipyard, sought to rebalance the keel by cutting her keel in half and moving the ram housing 300 mm forward. Besides her technical changes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> also had a new paint job featuring a three-tone grey livery with a metallic palladium hull, anthracite silver superstructure and crystal silver mast and boom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60898/image/large-128564c4efccc067e6d7c31df797549d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60898">10.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>&nbsp;| 70-metres | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> | 2016Delivered in 2016, this 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht features exterior design by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a>'s interior design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4545" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PH Design (Company)">PH Design</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> were also responsible for her naval architecture. At the time of her construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Badis I70.0m (229'8&quot;)Perini Navi2016">Badis I</a> had the tallest mast ever made by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> and she was the largest sailing yacht to have been built in Italy in 2016.&nbsp;

The top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

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Top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach Motor Yachts (Company)">Palm Beach Motor Yachts</a> has unveiled new details on the plans to upgrade the 30.48-metre supermaxi yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach XI30.48m (100'0&quot;)McConaghy Boats2005">Palm Beach XI</a>, formerly known as Wild Oats XI, as she prepares for a two-year global racing campaign. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377826/image/large-30154a41f9fa7a50701dce05a0934271.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377826">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaghy Boats</a> yacht was recently acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach Motor Yachts (Company)">Palm Beach Motor Yachts</a>, with plans to modify and relaunch her in December 2025, in time for the 80th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach Motor Yachts acquires 30m McConaghy ocean racer Wild Oats XI, renamed Palm Beach XI (2025-10-27 12:45:00 +0100)">Palm Beach Motor Yachts acquires 30m McConaghy ocean racer Wild Oats XI, renamed Palm Beach XI</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377821/image/large-280315a76a909789236b7719758c7aa4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377821">The project is being overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach Motor Yachts (Company)">Palm Beach Motor Yachts</a> Founder and CEO Mark Richards, in collaboration with Juan Kouyoumdjian of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Juan Kouyoumdjian (Company)">Juan K Naval Architects</a>, composite specialists <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaghy Boats</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>, as well as yacht manager Paul Magee and the sailing and shore crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377829/image/large-e9e8d7bfc58a972f0b375a57e7536bf5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377829">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach XI30.48m (100'0&quot;)McConaghy Boats2005">Palm Beach XI</a> is the ultimate team effort; we have worked collaboratively to bring this vision to life in a very short time frame,” explained Mark Richards, who has skippered the race yacht for the last 20 years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377824/image/large-d73dfdfa26035a50aadb092c44e881e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377824">“This project embodies everything <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach Motor Yachts (Company)">Palm Beach Motor Yachts</a> stands for our relentless passion for innovation, powered by a team culture that thrives on discipline, precision and shared purpose,”The modifications are aimed at enhancing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach XI30.48m (100'0&quot;)McConaghy Boats2005">Palm Beach XI</a>’s performance for the upcoming competition, with the most significant changes involving a new appendage package. She will receive a deeper keel fin and bulb, designed to reduce drag and increase righting moment, as well as advanced upwind daggerboards intended to improve pointing ability and reduce leeway and C-foils engineered to optimise lift and enhance righting moment on reaching and downwind angles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377823/image/large-6ae51e331c06bca81270910465321809.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377823">Every lesson we learn here flows directly into our motor yacht range, ensuring our owners benefit from technology proven at the cutting edge of the sport and our industry,” added Mark Richards.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach XI30.48m (100'0&quot;)McConaghy Boats2005">Palm Beach XI</a> is expected to relaunch in December for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, initiating a two-year global racing campaign. The upgrades are also described as a testing platform, with technology potentially informing the company’s motor yacht range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377822/image/large-c2f2c3bd3cb8a034aff41f32ec8de5c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377822">

Palm Beach XI: Palm Beach Motor Yachts to upgrade 30m yacht

Palm Beach Motor Yachts has unveiled new details on the plans to upgrade the 30m supermaxi yacht Palm Beach XI, following their recent acquisition.

Palm Beach Motor Yachts to upgrade 30m Palm Beach XI yacht following acquisition

The 49.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> sold in a deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Marketing (Company)">Marine Marketing</a> introducing the buyer, alongside Nathan Farrelly of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One Brokerage Australia (Company)">One Brokerage Australia</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397051/image/large-5a5dce9decb30e6d016cb98d7fde34c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397051">Delivered in 2018 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 5000 Semi-Displacement series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a> and naval architecture by her Dutch builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated on the main deck forward, while her VIP suite, two doubles and two twin staterooms can be found on the lower deck.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> is 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, which propel her to a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. At the time of the sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> had a last known asking price of €28,500,000.&nbsp;

Daisy D: 50m Heesen yacht sold

The 49.8-metre Heesen superyacht Daisy D sold, with a last known asking price of €28,500,000.

50m Heesen superyacht Daisy D sold

The 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> sold in a deal with Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> introducing the buyer and Michael Zaidan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borden and Associates Yacht Sales (Company)">Borden &amp; Associates Yacht Sales</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397019/image/large-1adf3cf22ae9625acf3be275898f7595.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397019">Delivered in 2001, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Hargrave (Company)">Jack Hargrave</a>. Spanning 180 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> can reach a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> had a last known asking price of $1,450,000.(Image courtesy of Merle Wood &amp; Associates.)

Sunday Money: 31m Hatteras yacht sold

The 30.48-metre Hatteras motor yacht Sunday Money sold with a last known asking price of $1,450,000.

31m Hatteras motor yacht Sunday Money sold

Travelling to Sydney, Leona Caanen speaks with Luke Geelan, family man and owner of the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>&nbsp;fleet.Growing up with a passion for boating, and especially fishing, is Luke Geelan, Sydney native and owner of the 35.05-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>. Having spent most of his life around the water, it seems only natural for Luke to have moved into the world of boating. Overtime the yacht has come to resemble not only a connection to his past, but also to his future, getting to enjoy it with his family and friends, as well as sharing it with charter guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388213/image/large-0b83e89d1054e69437b37ff303a35921.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388213">A family passionGrowing up on a river in Sydney, Luke was introduced to the rhythms of tide and weather from an early age. “I’ve grown up with a passion for boating, my father taught me to water ski and sail as a young child” Luke shares. Over time, Luke exchanged sailing for wakeboarding and eventually game-fishing, depending his passion for being out at sea. This passion has remained a constant factor in Luke’s life, deepening even further once he could share it with his own kids.A few years ago, Luke sold his business and decided to step into boating in a more deliberate way by acquiring the 35-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyds Ships (Company)">Lloyd Ships</a> in Australia in 1986. Purchasing her in 2024, the yacht allowed for Luke and his family to explore the Australian coast with more comfort, as well as for them to get to share their passion for the sea. “My two boys are especially big on game fishing, and my daughter is very passionate about snorkelling and marine life”, says Luke. By acquiring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>, it allows for the family to share their passions with one another.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396937/image/large-131bb2f788c31defa0822382f533d318.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396937">A three-part refitAs <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a> is from the 80s, she was in need of an upgrade when Luke purchased her. The refit has been phased and purposeful, with 2024 seeing the first of the three phases. The yacht spent September to November at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina &amp; Shipyard</a> where the bridge was upgraded, soft furnishings replaced and extensive paintwork completed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388209/image/large-c74eb7958e3e321e611bea0e2d9fee9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388209">The second phase was centred around remodelling the saloon, with new flooring, carpeting and ceilings, as well as mechanical enhancements. Other upgrades included a beach club installation, complete with an inflatable pool, protective netting and a shaded cabana, which has proved particularly popular with charter guests. Possibly the most meaningful addition during this refit have been the zero-speed stabilisers, “my wife suffers from really severe seasickness, the stabilisers are essential in making the yacht comfortable for my family,” Luke shares.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388210/image/large-06ec6524534531dc1f3ac942dd743803.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388210"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>’s third and final refit will take place in 2027 and will see an upgrade of the crew quarters. Originally, Luke had hoped to finalise the refit this year, but the yacht’s agenda, both in charter and personal use, is almost fully booked for the calendar year, and Luke wants to ensure there is enough time for the refit: “Our crew is so amazing, I'm super lucky to have what I believe is the best crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388187/image/large-fde4622fb25e3e416358ace496ed0104.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388187"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>&nbsp;juniorYet the 35-metre motor yacht is only half the story. Six months after acquiring the mothership, Luke secured what he describes as Australia’s leading game fishing platform: a custom-built 17.7-metre (58’0”) Assegai sportfisher. Designed specifically for marlin fishing along the country’s east coast, the yacht is equipped with a gyro stabiliser and, more recently, a Furuno Omni Sonar System capable of scanning 360 degrees around the vessel to significant depths, providing a technological edge in a pursuit that still relies on instinct and patience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396954/image/large-96857bf8151cfcd655d86dc3d061d704.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396954">The reason for acquiring the fishing vessel to cruise alongside the mothership are his sons. Luke shares that “my sons and I have been game fishing together for the last five years or so,” and have even partaken in various competitions in- and around Sydney. “We’ve won a couple of state titles and other competitions,” a hint of pride sits in Luke’s voice. “My children in particular, have a passion for fishing, and I've just shared that passion, and supported it”, he adds.Lukes really enjoys fishing with his family and friends, on a recent trip to the Great Barrier Reef, the Shore Thing 58' landed a 1,223 pound Black Marlin. Yet Luke is quick to note that they’re conscious about the way they fish. “We only catch what we eat; everything else goes right back in the ocean. We’re not hunters, we just fish for the joy of it.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388186/image/large-a98a34adf0095495d9e5f32f36eb458e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388186">The joy of cruisingSome of Luke’s most cherished moments onboard are those with friends and family. “We hosted my 50th birthday onboard,” Luke shares, having chartered the yacht to Whitehaven Beach, located in the Whitsundays, “there were about 40 guests, all friends and family.”&nbsp;Possibly Luke’s favourite memory is the recent Christmas holiday onboard. “Spending time with our family and another family, sitting around and just having deep belly laughs over some beautifully cooked meals by our chef onboard.” Luke describes this as delightful and quite possibly one of the most memorable times onboard. “Your kids grow up so quick, getting to share such a beautiful time together and feeling like, as your kids become young adults, that you can really share laughs and stories. It was just special.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396938/image/large-04bc34860fd9bc9b421321a8d9f42e09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396938">The beauty of being on a boat is that it ties everyone together, whether that is his own family and friends, or guests who charter the yacht, for Luke, the joy of owning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a> lies in “getting to share the joy with other people.”The yacht and her fishing counterpart offer not just a sense of luxury, but a space for guests to create memories and experience the beauty of the Australian coastline as they cruise <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a> between the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays and the Sydney Harbour.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388177/image/large-2991a957e2fdb4ef0038789921600aa2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388177">

Owning the shore thing fleet 

A look inside Luke Geelan's charter fleet: his 35m Shore Thing and the 58' sport fisher chartering around Sydney.

"The joy of owning Shore Thing is getting to share it with others"

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom Yacht Equipment</a>&nbsp;has earned a prominent position in the superyacht supply chain for its bespoke boarding equipment, platforms, cranes, watertight doors and integrated control systems. Yet the engineering philosophy behind its custom-designed solutions is based on a resolutely modular approach.When Mervyn van der Ploeg was appointed managing director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom Yacht Equipment</a> in 2015, the company was going through a bad patch. It routinely redesigned everything from scratch for each new yacht project, leading to prototype-level inefficiencies and financial strain. A small but telling example is that it used to produce 32 different types of locking pins. Today, through a process of standardisation and modularisation, that number has been reduced to just two sizes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396743/image/large-c20dda6c39f046eea94eaa71057b9e2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396743">“Previously, when designing a platform for a yacht, four different locking pins might have been specified, requiring multiple suppliers,” explains van der Ploeg. “Now, we buy 200 locking pins per year in two sizes from a single supplier at half the cost.”The process began by redesigning a prototype passerelle from scratch using a fully modular approach, which then became a template for other equipment. While remaining a supplier of custom equipment, modular components are now reused across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s product range, reducing design complexity and streamlining production.“A key technical insight came from looking outside the yachting industry,” continues van der Ploeg. “For example, swivel joints originally designed for excavators have been incorporated into our gangways. These components are proven, industrial-grade and standardised, which means we can build highly reliable systems without reinventing core mechanisms.”In the ten years since van der Ploeg joined the company, turnover has more than doubled from €12 million to €25 million, driven by increased efficiency along with larger yachts and a rising demand for integrated equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396739/image/large-d48d0f06ceeb5a00cfda9bafe1c96878.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396739">Make it modularThe spin-off from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s modular way of thinking are innovations designed to maximise open space while eliminating visual clutter. Many of these solutions revolve around relocating drive systems into hinge lines and the platform structures themselves. In one recent project, a large side platform was initially conceived as two separate elements with a manually installed infill piece. While technically feasible, it was operationally awkward. Instead, by introducing an internal hinge drive already proven elsewhere, the entire system was re-engineered as a single monolithic platform. The infill was eliminated, deployment became faster, crew workload was reduced, and the geometry became cleaner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396744/image/large-4feaec6057dc57f70fe27a2f2a88296b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396744">The Sliding Stairs Access Hatch is another example. Developed in response to a request to optimise the passage from the main deck to the beach platform on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> 79.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s engineers merged door, hatch and boarding equipment components to create a completely new solution. Essentially, the staircases on each side of the pool form the hatch itself, with half of each staircase retracting into the deckhead like a gangway to provide access to the beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396742/image/large-bd76338bca2c0e5436acede35e416f93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396742">“This marked a next step in modular engineering for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>,” says van der Ploeg. “Our approach not only accelerated the development process, but also showed how modularity enables flexible, cross-disciplinary solutions without compromising quality.”As both staircases form part of the watertight boundary of the vessel certified by Class, one of the main challenges was ensuring watertight integrity, given the angle at which the stair hatches are installed, as well as aligning the treads between the hatches and the fixed structures. In fact, sealing has become a central issue as stern structures grow more complex – folding, rotating and closing at compound angles. While inflatable seals are often the go-to solution and offer excellent theoretical performance, they also represent a single point of failure. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> typically prefers D-profile rubber seals, which wear gradually, remain locally manageable, and allow temporary mitigation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396741/image/large-cf52ffb86158af5f4ac7a5922058d9b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396741">“This approach is especially critical for Lloyd’s-certified watertight items such as split transom doors closing at different angles, where corners and junctions between curved surfaces become critical failure points,” van der Ploeg points out.Such solutions highlight how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> has evolved beyond developing hardware to innovating the onboard experience, a strategy that has resulted in multiple patented solutions, from pop-up gangways embedded in the stern platform to protective cabrio covers engineered to fold, stack or nest completely out of sight when not in use. At the last edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, the company presented five interactive aft deck models through immersive 3D visualisations showcasing how engineering, design and user experience increasingly converge in the early phases of yacht development.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396745/image/large-b406b1bef2a73b0811b05344a273be7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396745">Under controlAnother defining feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s approach is that its control systems and programming are all developed in-house. Precise timing between electronic commands, hydraulic oil flow and mechanical motion is critical, as are programmed delays that account for inertia and mass. Most systems employ frequency-driven power packs rather than simple on/off hydraulics, resulting in smoother movement, lower noise levels and the elimination of hydraulic ‘hammer’ effects. Automated operating cycles manage sequencing, speed and end-of-stroke deceleration automatically, reducing the risk of impact damage and operator error. Before delivery, full functional testing is carried out in-house, often with owner representatives present.Enclosed helicopter lifts represent some of the most complex control systems <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> has delivered. On yachts such as the 85.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea85.95m (281'12&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a>, the 96.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia96.6m (316'11&quot;)Feadship2017">Sophia</a> (ex-Faith), 99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madame Gu99.0m (324'10&quot;)Feadship2013">Madame Gu</a> and the 102.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses102.6m (336'7&quot;)Feadship2024">Ulysses</a>, these lift assemblies rely on synchronised spindles and highly precise control algorithms to ensure uniform vertical motion. Ironically, real-world usage of helicopter lifts has revealed an interesting pattern:&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396746/image/large-793a08021cda2fc7bab19c3cd8f1a821.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396746">“On some yachts, the heli hangars are no longer actively used and instead function as static storage platforms,” reveals van der Ploeg. “In such cases, owners may even suspend servicing altogether – an illustration of how operational reality can diverge from original design intent.”Developments in control systems are being matched by advances in data intelligence. During the COVID period, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> expanded its remote-support capabilities and identified a recurring issue: when faults occur, crews often cannot describe what happened beyond “pressing the button”. To address this, its latest systems incorporate data logging that records each operating cycle, sequence order, timing, load condition and fault event with precise timestamps.“When an issue arises, engineers can trace it back to the exact operating condition that caused it,” explains van der Ploeg. “While still being rolled out primarily on new-build projects, data logging represents a shift towards evidence-based rather than purely scheduled maintenance.”Across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s predominantly hydraulic product range, failures rarely originate in the actuators themselves. Instead, the most vulnerable areas are where forces converge – locations where multiple loads are transferred into a single structural interface. Passerelles are a prime example:“Forces are transmitted through long, slender structures back to a limited number of mounting points,” explains van der Ploeg. “When additional functionality is introduced, such as lateral slewing rather than straight-line deployment, those forces increase substantially.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396750/image/large-74a75f9786460908e4bf98d749448420.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396750">Bonding and bolt-inSome <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> passerelles now extend up to 16-metres in length, pushing the limits of lightweight structural engineering while maintaining stiffness, safety margins and regulatory compliance. Designing these interfaces requires careful attention to geometry, material thickness and fatigue behaviour.Marine-grade aluminium remains the primary structural material, selected for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Steel is used selectively in high-load interfaces where stiffness and wear resistance are critical. Carbon fibre has also been deployed strategically, particularly in the outermost sections of passerelles. Reducing mass at the extremity lowers bending moments throughout the structure, enabling greater reach without adding reinforcements.&nbsp;A more recent addition to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s fabrication methodology is the introduction of structural adhesive bonding. In lightweight aluminium constructions, particularly passerelles, welding thin sections sometimes caused unacceptable deformation due to heat input. To address this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> now uses a hybrid method: components are positioned with bolts to prevent movement, while the structural adhesive provides the primary load-bearing bond. In this configuration, the bolts act purely as locators and the adhesive carries the load.Another key evolution is the move towards bolt-in housings for boarding equipment such as passerelles and swim ladders. Historically, these housings were built directly into the hull, placing installation and testing squarely on the shipyard’s critical path. This new approach uses self-contained housings that are assembled and factory-tested in-house, accepted by owners or representatives, and installed later as plug-and-play units.“Once delivered, the housing is bolted into place, hydraulics and electrics are connected, and functionality is assured – eliminating the risk of delays, rework and repainting,” says van der Ploeg.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396752/image/large-1ea3884318d73cd6441f8d9cf8801f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396752">Breaking outSolely owned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Company)">Koninklijke De Vries,</a> until recently <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> worked exclusively within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. It is now pursuing a more open strategy, with roughly 60% of turnover derived from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> new-build projects, 25% from service and refit work on existing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadships</a>, and the rest from other shipyards – a share that continues to grow as the company expands its marketing network.An early major non-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> contract was with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> in Turkey for its 120-metre-plus project (NB012) due for delivery in 2030. Another is the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Custom 80 currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> in Ancona. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> client, an experienced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> charterer, specified <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> to supply the boarding systems with which he directly interacts – in total, five independent mechanical systems with fully integrated control logic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396754/image/large-0eae94a6e941a08764d18f82632bee1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396754">Across all these developments, a clear evolution emerges. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> has progressed from boatbuilder to specialist supplier, system integrator and, ultimately, lifestyle collaborator. Each project begins by asking what experience the owner, designer or shipyard wants to achieve. From there, complexity is carefully analysed and engineered so that systems are notable precisely for their absence – seeming to disappear once installed, leaving spaces that feel more open, intuitive and fully resolved.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396753/image/large-24074ca4b4f597fe6f6d7ba61d16b96a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396753">

Standardising the bespoke: The engineering behind custom superyacht equipment

Akerboom Yacht Equipment explains how modular engineering is reshaping its custom superyacht boarding systems, platforms, cranes and control systems.

The fourth 53.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> YS53 yacht support <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> has been delivered to her owner, following her launch in March 2026 from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> facility in Antalya, Turkey. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397013/image/large-c33b6dbec1e5da99757b484375d47d5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397013">Designed to operate either alongside a mothership or independently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> has been crafted in-house by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, which were responsible for her interior, exterior and naval architecture.&nbsp;Created around family experiences, shared moments on the water and operational purpose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> will now serve as a purposeful extension of her owner's fleet, where she has been developed to provide additional space, support and flexibility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397012/image/large-e7a8adfa9276e3affbe8d0454cf3c3d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397012">"From the outset, &nbsp;there was a clear vision for how the owner wanted to use YS53 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> and the role she would play within the fleet," explained Rob Dolling, Owner’s Representative. "Together with Damen Yachting, we were able to translate those wishes into a vessel that is highly functional, personal and closely aligned with the owner’s programme."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, as well as 10 crew plus her captain. Her interior reflects the owner’s personal style, combining timeless elegance with Old English influences throughout. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397011/image/large-c5c4c4fd9fd1617d2fa194c1f00b061d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397011"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> boasts the brand’s signature axe bow, while her reinforced deck supports touch-and-go helicopter operations. With a generous open main deck of more than 200 square-metres, this versatile space can be used for large tenders, toys and specialised equipment.This is complemented by a 15-tonne crane, enabling the handling of substantial tenders and heavy loads. With a volume just shy of 500 GT, she can accommodate up to eight guests, along with a crew of eight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397010/image/large-d904abeb9d80368dab56f223768c6958.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397010">"As the fourth Yacht Support 53 delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, she reflects the versatility of the Yacht Support range within modern superyacht ownership and has been created with a very clear purpose," concluded Jan van Hogerwou, Commercial Executive USA.Crafted with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which provide her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 19 knots. Once her sea trials are complete, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> will prepare for delivery to her owner. &nbsp;

Rafter: Fourth Damen Yachting YS53 yacht on sea trials

The fourth 53.25-metre Damen Yachting YS53 yacht support Rafter has been delivered following her launch in Antalya, Turkey in March 2026.

Fourth Damen Yachting YS53 yacht support Rafter delivered

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> has completed the refit of the 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Classic 120 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a>, following a comprehensive programme of works spanning structural modifications, onboard systems, technical upgrades, exterior areas and interiors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396976/image/large-40153e77114e1432e88b74a33b05ac53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396976">Built in 2009 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a> forms part of its Classic 37 series, featuring exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a> and naval architecture developed in-house by her builder.The refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a> commenced in August 2025 shortly after the yacht was acquired by her new owner and was completed in approximately six months through the coordinated efforts of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>'s project management team, specialised technicians, skilled craftsmen and interior designer Laura Rossi. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>, the programme was undertaken with the aim of improving operational efficiency, enhancing the onboard experience and extending the yacht's service life.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397008/image/large-c77ef9362600c70fc7acbd85faee16f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397008">From the outset, the owner and project team sought to preserve the yacht's original layout and distinctive character while improving her functionality, comfort and the perception of space. On the main deck, the refit scope included the installation of new full-height windows in her main saloon alongside the reconfiguration of the staircase area between the main and upper decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397007/image/large-91d720dd0c041da15a467ac85b61b3da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397007">Laura Rossi oversaw the interior redesign, introducing what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> described as "greater fluidity, brightness and visual continuity." A new transparent balustrade around the staircase would allow natural light to flow between decks, while satin-finish glass panels replaced selected opaque surfaces in the corridors. New fabrics and materials were also integrated throughout the guest accommodations to enhance comfort, durability and ease of maintenance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397009/image/large-f3728f4818fd2bd0f7063bd374fc9a4e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397009">"<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a> does not deny what she has been, nor does she try to become something else," commented Rossi. "The project was conceived to lighten, simplify and enhance the yacht's original identity, creating spaces that are brighter, more fluid and more natural to experience every day."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397006/image/large-04998d04550196299f04c73e269ea5f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397006">In addition to the living areas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> carried out a myriad of technical upgrades involving the main engines, generators and essential onboard systems. The entire lighting system was replaced with energy-efficient LEDs, while the bridge and onboard electronics were updated to make them easier to use and improve navigation safety. Exterior works included restoring the teak decks, reconfiguring the sundeck after removing the existing Jacuzzi and completely repainting the hull and superstructure.&nbsp;

Lusben completes refit of 37m Benetti yacht Kos

Lusben has completed an extensive refit of the 37m Benetti Classic yacht Kos.

37m Benetti yacht Kos completes extensive refit at Lusben

The 25.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> sold in a deal with David Legrand of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> introducing the buyer and Derk Jan Rolff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Yacht Connection (Company)">Holland Yacht Connection</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/346966/image/large-acba5ebb2d4596b138324b59ae61deb9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/346966">Delivered in 2003 as part of the Moonen 84 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/240" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs BV (Company)">Marimecs</a>, interior design penned in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>.Spanning 115 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration on the lower deck, with her full-beam master suite situated amidships, alongside a VIP at her bow and two twin staterooms.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> 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, which provide her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> had a last known asking price of €2,200,000.&nbsp;(Image courtesy of Holland Yacht Connection.)

Moon River: 26m Moonen yacht sold

The 25.75-metre Moonen motor yacht Moon River sold with a last known asking price of €2,200,000.

26m Moonen motor yacht Moon River sold

As contemporary superyacht design continues to prioritise light, openness and seamless connections to the sea, glass has evolved from a purely functional element into a defining aesthetic feature and, with the use of significantly larger glass panels, has become an essential structural component. Expansive glazing now shapes not only the visual identity of a yacht but also its engineering framework, requiring a far more integrated and technically rigorous approach.For German specialist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a>, this shift represents both an opportunity and a responsibility – to ensure that increasingly ambitious designs are matched by uncompromising structural integrity, durability and precision.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293944/image/large-ecdb75ea245212d313561b3fadf7f87c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293944">Integrating glass from the concept stageLarger glass surfaces have fundamentally changed how glazing is approached in yacht construction. No longer a late-stage addition, glass must be embedded into the superstructure concept from the earliest design phases, with engineers analysing how forces move through the pane, adhesive bond and surrounding structure.Unlike static architectural environments, yachts operate under continuous dynamic loads, with hull flex, vibration and thermal variation all influencing performance. Safety margins must therefore reflect real marine conditions, while thickness, laminate composition, bonding strategy, edge detailing and installation methodology all need to be considered from the outset.Early collaboration is essential. By working with designers and naval architects at the concept stage, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a> helps ensure that visual ambitions are achievable without compromising technical feasibility, long-term serviceability or structural integrity. This proactive approach allows glazing to do more than fit within a design – it helps shape the structural logic of the vessel, balancing elegance with engineering robustness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286853/image/large-74c88213b1c3eba82cf06fc659c13e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286853">Bonding as a safety-critical interfaceOne of the most significant technical challenges is bonding glass – which is inherently brittle – to aluminium or steel structures that move, flex and expand differently under load and temperature change. The adhesive joint must do more than hold the panel in place: it must accommodate movement, transfer loads safely and maintain integrity under UV exposure, salt, humidity and vibration.“The real challenge is not only the glass pane itself, but the interface between glass and a structure that is constantly moving at sea.”As panel sizes increase, this interface becomes even more critical, since minor mismatches in movement, geometry or application can have amplified consequences. Bond thickness, surface preparation, laminate compatibility and UV protection must therefore be precisely controlled. In superyacht glazing, adhesive design is not a detail – it is part of the safety concept, and a well-engineered bond line underpins both structural integrity and long-term durability.Simulation and real-world performanceFinite Element analysis helps validate glass performance, particularly in complex or non-standard applications, by modelling the interaction between glass, adhesive and supporting structure under realistic marine loads. This allows engineers to identify stress points, optimise designs and support conditions, and mitigate deflection risks early in the project lifecycle.Unlike building façades, yacht structures are subject to continuous movement, making accurate modelling essential. Long-term factors such as moisture ingress, ageing and laminate degradation must also be assessed, as they can directly affect load-bearing capacity.As glass panels grow in size, tolerances become increasingly critical. Millimetre-level deviations in shaping or installation can influence load distribution and compromise both structural performance and visual alignment. Handling and installation of large panes have therefore become technical operations in their own right, requiring precise three-dimensional measurement and meticulous execution.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333152/image/large-73662ca86854e3909e622abf8863c6a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333152">Ensuring long-term laminate integrityLong-term durability begins with material selection. Because traditional PVB interlayers, which are widely used, can be vulnerable to humidity and temperature fluctuations, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a> uses a specially developed resin interlayer designed for enhanced moisture resistance at sea, thereby preventing delamination.Chemical toughening further improves optical clarity, reduces distortion and avoids the anisotropy often associated with thermally toughened glass. Strict quality control from raw material selection to lamination, sealing and final inspection ensures each pane meets superyacht standards.Consistency in bespoke productionFor bespoke glazing, consistency depends on rigorous process control across the entire project chain, from early consultation and three-dimensional measurement through to production and installation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a>’s integrated approach reduces variability and ensures consistency across the entire project chain, even when each pane is uniquely specified.Combined with stringent inspection protocols and a commitment to rejecting substandard components, this enables the delivery of reliable, high-performance glazing systems.Engineering next-generation glazingLooking ahead, the trajectory of superyacht design points towards even larger, clearer and more seamlessly integrated glass surfaces. However, the next phase of innovation will be defined not by scale alone, but by the ability to balance ambition with practicality. Manufacturability, optical quality, structural safety, durability and ease of replacement will all play an increasingly important role in shaping future designs.As glass cements its position as a defining element of modern yacht design, its successful application depends on far more than aesthetics. Structural integration, bonding expertise, advanced simulation and uncompromising material quality must come together from the very beginning.In response, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a> continues to invest in expanded production capacity, advanced handling capabilities and earlier involvement in complex projects – helping today’s most ambitious glazing concepts to be realised safely, durably and with the clarity expected of the next generation of superyachts.

Tilse yacht glass in design

Larger glass surfaces have fundamentally changed how glazing is approached in yacht construction. 

Engineering transparency: The evolving role of glass in superyacht design

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396837/image/large-d8ba973efacc6a431309d036f5b1a3df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396837">The 95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari&nbsp;</a>was recently seen anchored in Athens, Greece, ahead of Posidonia 2026. Several other superyachts, including the 60.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Madeleine60.98m (200'1&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2025">O'Madeleine</a>, were also spotted in the area during the international shipping exhibition, which took place from 1 to 5 June.Delivered in 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari&nbsp;</a>remains the largest yacht built by the Greek shipyard to date. She forms part of a fleet of distinctive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> projects, alongside notable vessels such as the 87.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> and the 77.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a>, which was launched in 2023.Her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>. Spanning 2,700 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari</a> offers a range of standout amenities, including a touch-and-go helipad positioned on the forward upper deck, an expansive sundeck complete with a DJ booth, bar and Jacuzzi, and a dedicated wellness area featuring a massage room, Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna.Accommodation is provided for guests across a collection of marble- and mosaic-clad staterooms, comprising nine double cabins and four twin cabins.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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari</a> cruises comfortably at 16 knots and can reach a top speed of 20 knots. She is currently en route to Split, Croatia, according to AIS Data.

Golden Yachts yacht O’Pari in Athens

The 95-metre Golden Yachts superyacht O’Pari was recently seen anchored in Athens, Greece.

95m Golden Yachts superyacht O’Pari in Athens

Onboard Numarine's 40MXP video

We stepped aboard Mitan, the latest Numarine 40MXP in Palm Beach.

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Video: Step aboard Numarine's new flagship, the 40MXP Mitan

The 50.58-metre <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> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/borkumriff-iv/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Borkumriff IV for sale</a>, was delivered in 2002 from the Netherlands and is built for worldwide cruising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110547/image/large-030fd765ed1f142c6899f0a050410c03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110547">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a>, was commissioned by an experienced owner who chose some of the most important names in yachting to design the schooner. The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a> was built by <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> who are widely regarded as one of the greatest for large sailing yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110320/image/large-28df5d226007e0b41a9cffa90960cf3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110320">Her exterior lines come from the design studio of American schooner specialist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/341" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John G. Alden (Company)">John G. Alden</a>. While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a>’s naval architecture was managed by Dutch design house, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, whose award-winning modern replicas are icons of the sailing superyacht fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110322/image/large-c34dc5934bd81c6045a86897caf5c233.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110322">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a> who has chosen custom furniture and wood panelling in highly polished mahogany and light coloured ceilings and floors to contrast. The interior draws its inspiration from the spirited age of sail and complements the classic lines of her sheer and deckhouses.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110323/image/large-be090926a2d80014f3bc978076a73f48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110323">The saloon and dining area of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a> are located on the main deck, while her accommodation is located on the lower deck. Her full-beam master suite aft also includes a private office for those that prefer to work while at sea. Her remaining two twin guests staterooms are located midship with ensuite bathrooms for all her accommodation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110313/image/large-66758c52b40935477e60041f38063500.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110313">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/royal-huisman/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Royal Huisman yacht for sale</a> carries two tenders on her teak decks and can also boast the addition of two canons, which are used to mark the lowering of the flag at sunset.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110316/image/large-3c8736821676863f92c25307f1c856ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110316">In terms of performance, she is equipped with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engine that propels her to a top speed of 14.6 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a> has only ever been used privately and has been maintained to the highest standards.

51m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Borkumriff IV for sale

The 51m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Borkumriff IV for sale was delivered in 2002 from the Netherlands and is built for worldwide cruising. 

With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma">SuperYacht Cup Palma 2024</a> kicking off from 19-22 June, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> helps you get up to speed by taking a closer look at the yachts in the running at this year’s highly anticipated regatta, which will be set in Palma de Mallorca.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238167/image/large-81b37164ff6da07f8f6428f4789499e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238167"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a> |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 50.58-metres | 2002Delivered in 2002, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/341" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John G. Alden (Company)">John G. Alden</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>. She was commissioned by an experienced owner, with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>, inspired by the spirited age of sail. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman2002">Borkumriff IV</a> s equipped with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engine that propels her to a top speed of 14.6 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/78570/image/large-d894b9c33df35f4d8295add4d5f06499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/78570"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> | 43.6-metres | 2017&nbsp;This J Class yacht was delivered in 2017, and features an exterior design and naval architecture both penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design Naval Architects</a>, as well as interiors courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="deVosdeVries design (Company)">deVosdeVries</a> design. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a> is composed of an aluminium hull and superstructure. Regarding her performance, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291345/image/large-d14fcd4b61015538308cadcadb843abf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291345"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maximus59.0m (193'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2023">Maximus</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> | 59-metres | 2023Delivered by the Netherlands-based builder in 2023, this performance cruiser features an exterior design and naval architecture both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>, and will be taking part in this sailing regatta. With a volume of 395 GT, a draft of 8.26-metres, and a beam of 10.17-metres, the sailing yacht is the second largest yacht delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> to date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121228/image/large-0f3e25bce54a807bc335cdb8fd31b463.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121228"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Jachtbouw (Company)">Holland Jachtbouw</a>&nbsp;| 40-metres | 2012Delivered in 2012 by the Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Jachtbouw (Company)">Holland Jachtbouw</a>, the J Class yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engine, and can reach a top speed of 11 knots alongside a cruising speed of 9 knots. Moreover, she is composed of an aluminium hull and a wood superstructure. The superyacht is making an appearance in this year’s regatta with her new years after taking a several-year hiatus.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27163/image/large-aaf198a4a30ca849a4eaeb836d9d5a68.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27163"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a>&nbsp;| 39.4-metres | 1933&nbsp;As a J Class yacht delivered in 1933, this historical vessel returns to the regatta following her narrow class victory of last year. Furthermore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> exhibits an exterior design 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>, along with interiors from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>. Her naval architecture is the product of a collaboration between <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> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/68864/image/large-d01918c154c9386a1eba29b93edea26b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/68864"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vijonara39.4m (129'3&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2018">Vijonara</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>&nbsp;| 39.4-metres | 2018 &nbsp;Making her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma">Superyacht Cup</a> debut is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vijonara39.4m (129'3&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2018">Vijonara</a>, which was delivered by her UK-based shipyard in 2018 as part of the Hoek Truly Classic 128 yacht series. As many as six guests can be accommodated onboard the vessel, thanks to her sumptuous three stateroom layout, while additional accommodation is also available for up to three crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/54605/image/large-5a3891bfdf50cde74bfc1f512a92cf91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54605"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>&nbsp;| 39-metres | 2009&nbsp;Previously named G2, the 39-metre sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a> is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across her four stateroom layout. The sailing yacht, which has a GRP hull and superstructure, is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine. Additionally, her interiors were conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>, while her exterior is designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184893/image/large-c8029c11b8715a15903c42248e9bf596.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184893"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.5m (126'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claasen Shipyards (Company)">Claasen</a>&nbsp;| 38.5-metres | 2015&nbsp;As the second largest yacht built by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claasen Shipyards (Company)">Claasen</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek</a> designed yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalante38.5m (126'4&quot;)Claasen Shipyards2015">Atalante</a> will return to this year’s sailing regatta. Delivered in 2015 as part of the Hoek Truly Classic 128 series, the vessel is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1633" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lugger (Company)">Lugger</a> engine, and has a volume of 126 GT as well as a beam of 7.72-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259480/image/large-4524186a4559b9e550f5468009817973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259480"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a>&nbsp;| 25.08-metres | 2013Formerly known as Cheesie, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a> features an exterior design and naval architecture both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>, while her interiors stem from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a>. As part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 80 series, she can accommodate as many as six guests across her comfortable three stateroom configuration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/41221/image/large-badbff9867d6878c7642a5b8c74c2b0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41221"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> | 24.38-metres | 2000&nbsp;Formerly named Astro de l'Est, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> sailing yacht is composed of a GRP hull and superstructure, while her three lavish staterooms are capable of accommodating as many as six guests onboard. Powered by 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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a> can reach a top speed of 20 knots along with a cruising speed of 10 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229176/image/large-5256015d9a455a7d1ae50e2ec820f0b0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229176"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>&nbsp;| 23.99-metres | 2006&nbsp;A defending champion of last year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma">Superyacht Cup</a>, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>, previously named Tango G, was delivered by her Italy-based shipyard in 2006. With a volume of 43 GT, a beam of 5.96-metres, and a draft of 4.3-metres, the vessel is able to sleep up to six guests across her three stateroom layout. Performance-wise, she is powered by 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 with a top speed of 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312397/image/large-0104430d7c640a783f218231194c03fb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312397"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>&nbsp;| 23.99-metres | 2023Delivered by her Germany-based shipyard in 2023, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> will be competing against the likes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rose23.99m (78'8&quot;)Wally2006">Rose</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12787" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dark Horse25.08m (82'3&quot;)Nautor Swan2013">Dark Horse</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umiko24.38m (79'12&quot;)Nautor Swan2000">Umiko</a> in the 24-metre range during this year's regatta. At a volume of 60 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13870" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calabash23.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2023">Calabash</a> is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across her five staterooms. In terms of her propulsion, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nanni industries (Company)">Nanni industries</a> engines.&nbsp;

Yachts attending Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

We take a look at the yachts set to make an appearance at this year’s long awaited Superyacht Cup Palma 2024. 


Yachts attending the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 - 2024">2024 Superyacht Cup Palma</a> got underway yesterday with three of the famous J Class sailing yachts kicking off the event with two windward-leeward races. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> 43.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a>, was joined by a regatta staple, the 39.4-metre true classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> and the 40-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Jachtbouw (Company)">Holland Jachtbouw</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EXL5xL4dIcs?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>The full regatta with the entire fleet kicks off today, but the three J's put on a true show yesterday and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a> dominated the first race following a short delay as the breeze settled in. Though last to cross the start line, behind her regular sparring partner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> and the newly refitted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>, which was making her first racing outing in several years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a> made a breakout alone to the right of the racecourse, a decisive move which put her on track to take the win by a six-minute margin over <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316086/image/large-0968d56cede3cb1346a5d0d4c71746ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316086">The second race delivered another excellent performance from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> yacht, securing a second victory for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a>'s crew, though she finished only one minute ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> meanwhile, who took J Class honours last year and an overall SYC win in 2018, will no doubt be determined to thwart that ambition starting this morning.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316087/image/large-2c3f3111be89b209f6e381313f47f07c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316087">"It was light out there today but there were two proper races and the race committee did a great job in getting us away," said Grant Simmer, strategist onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>. "The shifts were more important than sheer boat speed, and as strategist I missed a couple of big ones – so tomorrow we are expecting a bit more breeze for the coastal race, then a day of windward-leeward and another coastal race, so there is all to play for," he added.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316088/image/large-2fe08701311990601edbbe3a2ea022e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316088">The crew aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rainbow40.0m (131'3&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2012">Rainbow</a>, which was last seen at the Superyacht Cup Palma in 2014, will no doubt be very happy with their two second places, particularly following the recent refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP (Company)">STP</a> in Palma.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316089/image/large-fd2e8a744d435502199240377887c4a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316089">Today the regatta in full will kick off with the Pantaenius Race Day as the first of three full-on race days. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Superyacht Cup Palma 2024 (2024-06-18 17:00:00 +0200)">You can find the details of the full fleet here</a>.