The story of the Gunboat 55 sailing multihull, Rainmaker, is like something you would experience only in the movies. The events that followed that tragic day when her mast snapped 400 miles off the coast of North Carolina during one of the worst recorded winters in the North Atlantic on 30th January 2015 was captured in detail by <a href="http://sailinganarchy.com/" target="_blank">sailing anarchy</a> in an <a href="http://sailinganarchy.com/2015/02/23/post-mortem-2/" target="_blank">interview</a> with her captain at the time. Recent rumours of her resurrection following an incredible salvage effort has made us look back at this underdog yachting story.

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Following a successful summer season of racing around the New York area, the award-winning Rainmaker returned to the Gunboat factory in Wanchese, NC. for warranty work. A weather window late in January 2015 allowed the yacht to head south for a winter season of cruising in the Caribbean. A day after departure, and 400 nm from land, disaster struck as heavy seas and high winds broke the mast on Rainmaker. This tragedy, combined with other mechanical issues caused by the incident and fierce weather predicted for the coming days made her captain decide to abandon ship. The quick reaction of her crew and assistance from response units in the area saw all crew onboard airlifted to safety, leaving Rainmaker to fend for herself.

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Initial attempts to locate the yacht failed as she was lost amongst the towering waves and brutal weather conditions that followed over the next few days. Over the following 14 months, Rainmaker took care of herself as she drifted around the area at the mercy of the Gulf Stream. Several sighting reports streamed in during this period from passing yachts and ships, but it was not until members of the America’s Cup Oracle Team USA spotted the hull whilst out on a fishing trip. Shortly after, in March last year, Rainmaker was hauled back to Bermuda – now with her coach roof missing but the carbon hull still floating and in good condition.

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The hull was later put up for sale through Cooper Salvage who opened bids at $15,000 and was to be sold before September 2016.

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In a surprise turn of events, Rainmaker made an appearance again this month when the hull arrived at the Multihull Centre Boatyard in Millbrook, Cornwall, in the U.K. on 31st December 2016 and was lifted out of the water a few days later. A spokesperson for the shipyard said: “We are currently surveying the boat and discussing options with the new owner. When the Rainmaker plans have been agreed, we will post more info on this Project.”

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It sure would be a happy ending to what started out as a horrific tale for this Gunboat 55 if the rebuild plans go ahead. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Themultihullcentre/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Follow Multihull Centre</a> to keep up to date on the latest about this exciting project.

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Unsinkable: the incredible return of Gunboat 55 Rainmaker

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> has announced that the third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 superyacht began her sea trials this week in the North Sea. The 60-metre motor yacht is part of the Limited Editions series and is currently for sale with 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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273481/image/large-42a3b6b5d54ec2e33e2ad2ff3c7c58b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273481">The third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 yacht features &nbsp;a distinctive exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> with signature geometric windows and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>. She also boasts a contemporary interior design, penned by UK-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 offers a generous arrangement with accommodation for up to 12 guests and 13 crew. Her owner’s suite situated on the main deck includes a seven square-metre balcony and a full-beam ensuite bathroom, as well as a walk-in wardrobe forward. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273485/image/large-c6610ea26563397ca0e536cbcdb51718.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273485">The remaining four staterooms are situated on the lower deck, alongside her beach club. All of her staterooms are able to sleep two guests and include beautifully appointed ensuite bathrooms.The design of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 yacht features one of the largest sundecks in this size range, at 162 square-metres. This expansive area contains a Jacuzzi with a swim-jet function for up to six guests, a shaded alfresco dining area, bar, and a cinematic set-up for movie nights. She is also equipped with a touch-and-go versatile helipad that can also be used as a sunbathing spot or a unique gym area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273483/image/large-8d86e3f252d584e8c7da808603eaa3a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273483">The beach club onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 yacht features direct access to the water from her swim platform, as well as a sauna, a steam shower, a choice of seating and ample storage for water toys. She also has a hidden storage system on her foredeck, which is capable of holding two tenders.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 superyacht is equipped with the most advanced hybrid propulsion system supplied by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> so far. The system is able to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, while protecting the lifespan of the generators and the main engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273482/image/large-8c130de6eb9506e19b224b74baf9e78b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273482">“This proven hybrid system currently offers the best solution to reduce harmful emissions, reduce noise and vibrations while benefiting from lower fuel and maintenance costs,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> Project Manager, Joppe Osté. “It also allows you to cruise up to a certain speed without using the main engines, solely cruising on the generators.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 yacht has an expected delivery date of August 2023, where she will join her award-winning first hull in the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8658" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Come Together60.0m (196'10&quot;)Amels2022">Come Together</a>, and her customised sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8657" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Entourage60.0m (196'10&quot;)Amels2023">Entourage</a>. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> 60 series currently comprises two delivered yachts and four under construction since its introduction in 2019.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273484/image/large-09872b28401603a42e96cf27384bdc50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273484">

Third Amels 60 yacht on sea trials in the North Sea

Damen Yachting has announced that the third Amels 60 superyacht began her sea trials this week in the North Sea.

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Third Amels 60 superyacht on sea trials in the North Sea

Poland-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> have unveiled the interior images of the 23.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 80 Power yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a>. Launched in 2023, the universal multihull yacht has been designed for long cruises, while allowing guests to cruise in utmost comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273416/image/large-01932b328de56b11f781cecaea998816.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273416"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a> features a bold and contemporary hull design, which incorporates classic stainless steel portlights, teak sole decks, high bulwarks and subtle ambience lighting. The catamaran has been designed in full by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>, which were responsible for her exterior design and naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273408/image/large-92dceb428434b4f86d19147b2c011b15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273408"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273430/image/large-17b622441c24f612725b701fa27f121a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273430">The light-filled main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a> opens wide onto the ample aft cockpit, providing a gentle flow of air and bridging the gap between her indoor and outdoor spaces. Her main saloon is split between a large dining space to starboard and a cosy lounge area, with sumptuous seating.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273428/image/large-7490457198d9f154a60deb913671f55d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273428"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273429/image/large-2661053cfbba8f9b6ecd8a8266a3e067.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273429">The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a> is characterised by dark tones and tasteful fabrics for a modern glam feel. Guests are also able to enjoy her custom kitchen island with bar stools, situated forward in her main saloon, with a large drop-down television for entertainment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273410/image/large-4692c3b9dbb68a991f591f3c3df24f16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273410"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a> features a four stateroom arrangement for up to 12 guests, with her large master stateroom equipped with a drop-down balcony, offering panoramic views and providing the perfect oasis to relax.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273411/image/large-85c95a4a8e7e76dfe067958baba1884e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273411">Her master suite is situated on the starboard hull, on the lower deck, and includes a spacious ensuite bathroom. Her remaining staterooms include a port VIP stateroom and a port and starboard double, all with ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273407/image/large-ce71d252919fd3e6d0d5e2d02655ed16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273407"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273409/image/large-afd4f1fac04b0f7963b62bd51050e8f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273409">The immense flybridge of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a> features plenty of space for guests to relax, with a large bar and comfortable sofas for dinner and drinks with ocean views. Her full-beam bow terrace also offers a soothing retreat, with plenty of space for sunbathing and lounging.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273432/image/large-72dbb5196bdca4acc6ad7b48d75ed6a9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273432"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273434/image/large-e8552d113c33513f80fcd7bede37b760.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273434"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273431/image/large-946d6d2978201f7fe057d28ab8568597.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273431"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Azalea23.95m (78'7&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2023">Red Azalea</a> also features an invisible aft garage capable of concealing a three-seater Jet Ski, alonside a refuelling station and a collection of water toys. Her aft platform allows for easy access and her Jet Ski launching system is simple and easy to use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273414/image/large-f92bb0ebbeb2087423458c07b9a39db0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273414"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273415/image/large-6555740980cc634f5eedfb0f6e7fc058.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273415">According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> currently has several yachts in-build, including several <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 43M Eco yachts, as well as both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 100 Power and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 100 Eco.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273433/image/large-d52c52107d692570aae284adc0300833.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273433">

Sunreef Yachts unveils interior of Sunreef 80 Power yacht Red Azalea

Sunreef Yachts have unveiled the interior images of the 24m Sunreef 80 Power yacht Red Azalea.

A first look at the interiors of the 24m Sunreef 80 Power yacht Red Azalea

The fifth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a> S501 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> was built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a> shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The owner signed the contract for the 49.99-metre motor yacht in July 2021 with Jean-Claude Carme and appointed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> as project managers during her build. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273069/image/large-a12ca1a1c66a14fdfbc052f612f2c7e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273069"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> has been heavily customised to meet the needs of her owner and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, with naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2051" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NAMES by Francesco Rogantin (Company)">NAMES by Francesco Rogantin</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273125/image/large-33e9dd90dffd38d270d3a80ba174267e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273125"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273127/image/large-b873bd699dc8e29ff30d72251ec8f8bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273127"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273123/image/large-7c7177a824af184bae282cd2c4cb8500.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273123"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273128/image/large-d8121b7e0d35fe32d8670447fa361645.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273128"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> features a luxurious and sophisticated interior design from Giorgio Cassetta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a>, who opted for a warm and inviting look with the use of rich woods and veined marbles. She also benefits from a natural flow of light from her enlarged windows on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273116/image/large-98641e267c64e70380a581bad326e263.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273116"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273112/image/large-68302f8da60a1701566dd50c81d50446.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273112"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273119/image/large-bf23e5d95600f4bb9f424858a9387afa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273119"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273114/image/large-572241906734cd309ac1e02869ace7de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273114"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273118/image/large-a08cad7fd24a287ba9559a600b92c994.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273118">Accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> includes six suites for up to 12 guests, with two customised suites on the main deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> is also able to accommodate a crew of nine, to ensure a high level of comfort and service for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273078/image/large-8e9af0a457ac173bfa7c96c5a9f0716d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273078"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273095/image/large-e8a1d3c5ff8a49096f1279e543139e1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273095"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273105/image/large-9483f1afe7fba34e9a340f4dc4c12687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273105">Glass bulwarks and fold-out balconies help to bridge the gap between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a>’s indoor and outdoor spaces, and her owner also gave great attention to her exterior decks. A key element in her design is her alfresco living capabilities, with a large Jacuzzi on her flybridge, alongside seating and a pool on her foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273071/image/large-999dd81b676837aee863f69b78000c3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273071"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273081/image/large-77753f90a22e13a82f4037a13dc92ca6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273081"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273102/image/large-79635cb5681eff8b55f438fe87bc3e66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273102"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273101/image/large-4cd960b923f77deb717f4bbf8dc7997a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273101">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> opted for a spectacular outdoor home cinema screen, which includes a high-luminosity screen located at the front of the swimming pool lounge on the foredeck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> is also fitted with a top-of-the-range sound system designed by the award-winning French/British brand Focal &amp; Naim throughout the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273104/image/large-019f432165595477097e6f80d8809960.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273104"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273084/image/large-c4c6ac708fc1a2c7059807b457dd5aff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273084"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273109/image/large-97ae7546751fbacb3de2891824410b9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273109">&nbsp;“Our usual flexibility in satisfying customer requests is evident in the customisations made to Grey, such as the installation of a swimming pool in the bow, and the fantastic and never seen before cinema/sound system fitted just in front of the pool,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a> sales and marketing manager Giuseppe Mazza.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273083/image/large-88b6678a2f3c2babfe5ee10ee6388670.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273083"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273085/image/large-65b561b7c30f3a23cb188258d295feab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273085">&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> is equipped with a conventional propulsion system of twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a> will now join her sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vertige49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2017">Vertige</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6614" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SP149.9m (163'9&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2019">SP1</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kinda49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2022">Kinda</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7422" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olokun49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2020">Olokun</a> at sea, and will be offered for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273065/image/large-9d23cf64470f83c72b87647aab032041.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273065">

50m Tankoa S501 yacht Grey delivered

The fifth Tankoa S501 superyacht Grey has been delivered to her owner from the Tankoa shipyard in Genoa, Italy.

A first look onboard the brand-new 50m Tankoa S501 superyacht Grey for sale

The first 36.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> Ducale 120 yacht was revealed last week at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> in Italy. Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a>, the displacement yacht made her Italian premiere as the largest yacht at the show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272954/image/large-2f7e36e577e8e65239bd492d07620d6c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272954"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> features a steel and aluminium superstructure with an interior volume of 334 GT. Designed in Venice, the explorer yacht features an Italian pedigree DNA, with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VYD Studio (Company)">VYD Studio</a>, and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="InNave (Company)">InNave</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272947/image/large-79a1e87ab0fc5362ac161626bed3cbb0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272947">“The Ducale 120 is our newest addition and exemplifies the superior craftsmanship, technological innovation, and meticulous design that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> is known for,” commented the shipyard.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 superyacht launched (2023-03-31 12:30:00 +0200)">First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 superyacht launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272993/image/large-206898e18968cea5a5a14baaa2ddc350.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272993"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> showcases modern and elegant lines, exhibiting a harmonious balance between interior and exterior spaces. She boasts plenty of natural light, thanks to vast side windows that can be opened to full-height on her side walkways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272948/image/large-82f7227692f739b74186a3328b349bfa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272948">In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> has a five stateroom layout for up to 12 guests, as well as being able to host a crew of seven between four cabins. During her premiere, Luca Zaia, the President of the Veneto Region visited the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> stand to praise the craftsmanship and quality of her design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272949/image/large-50c19245d833bfdee53c18d82204cde8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272949">"We are presented with a vessel that is a work of art, made of steel, and made in Veneto," said President Zaia. "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King,</a> a shipyard from Chioggia, has chosen to create this fifth vessel with the highest quality and top performance in mind."Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023 (2023-05-29 09:00:00 +0200)">Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272950/image/large-e7e8dc948989a162a43ffba086cba125.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272950"></a>Some of her key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> include two swimming pools, with a seawater swimming pool built between the wide and deep stern beach club and the main deck. The second swimming pool is heated and located on the sun deck, surrounded by large sun beds and a bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272952/image/large-d2183ce6d895234c6a321fd9227e58ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272952">Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that allow her to reach a top speed of 14 knots, with a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264617/image/large-656b52440821f743f4e0c9d4811135a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264617">

37m Ocean King Ducale 120 yacht Vayus at Venice Boat Show

The first model in the Ocean King Ducale 120 series, Vayus, was revealed last week at the Venice Boat Show in Italy. 

First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 yacht Vayus revealed at Venice Boat Show

The 46.8-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/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> has been delivered following the completion of her sea trials in the North Sea off Amsterdam. During these trials, the custom sailing yacht proved her worth with an impressive display of performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272857/image/large-1a4a350eb1432ab423c7bbf527c0e16a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272857">“A full day in beautiful sunny and windy weather in the North Sea off Amsterdam showed how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a>’s performance under sail is truly outstanding,” explained Mario Pedol 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 Design</a>. “By the time the mainsail was hoisted the breeze had built to a steady 18 knots.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272860/image/large-be39f17858ef44c833829754df782fbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272860">The high-performance cruiser sloop began construction in 2020, with the Dutch shipyard announcing the turning of her hull in 2021. Also known as Project 405 and Reichel / Pugh Nauta 154, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> features naval architecture from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design</a> with Nigel Ingram of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/742" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCM (Company)">MCM</a> Newport acting as the owners’ project manager on the build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272916/image/large-29be1bfe9a4b4de4eeea9482d65f24da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272916">Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a>, which means 'blissful home', she boasts an impressive interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> and employs the shipyard's new Featherlight method. Designer Mario Pedol also believes that the studio’s specific request for longitudinal stiffness, to boost performance, was fully met using thorough and deep final element structural analysis.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In pictures: 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya launched (2023-02-07 10:00:00 +0100)">In pictures: 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272855/image/large-16d9883c8f1ba3e4a89a1bca60139835.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272855"></a>“We sailed on a broad reach with the mainsail and Code Zero and rapidly reached a truly impressive 17 knot speed. It was just the beginning of a great day of sailing with the owner and all of the main players of his and the builder’s teams. This fantastic yacht showed to really match all of the quite demanding main aspects of the owners’ brief,” commented Mario Pedol.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/833429367" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> has been designed to combine both performance and comfort and features a straight bow, wide transom and twin rudders. Many elements of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> have been constructed in carbon composite, including the trunk of the keel, the deckhouse, the guest cockpit and hardtop, all of which were manufactured at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272861/image/large-fe1b800381480332ca0284fffa51cfe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272861">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> masterfully succeeded in engineering and building the yacht, fulfilling the owner’s request in terms of robustness, reliability, quietness and last but not least amazing performance under sail, thanks to super high level <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Naval Architecture by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design</a>,” added Mario Pedol.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya christened in Amsterdam (2023-04-03 16:00:00 +0200)">47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya christened in Amsterdam<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272858/image/large-c43d18f848e63f6a72fe82f13e92f0b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272858"></a>Built for experienced owners, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> is able to accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms as well as a crew of eight in four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272856/image/large-cf854a0b30c48be42853698dd9166bfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272856"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> CEO Jan Timmerman called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a>’s departure bittersweet. “We are always a bit sad to see one of our yachts sail away; it’s a bit like a child leaving home. At the same time, we are proud to have delivered another unique vessel, especially one that advances innovative engineering and build technology."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272910/image/large-3b8bb711bde9d89ff88b3b5f80a6f359.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272910"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272911/image/large-b932b46769f3108ca13bd9d4719423fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272911">"<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya46.8m (153'7&quot;)Royal Huisman2023">Nilaya</a> is a milestone in composite superyachts in the truest sense of the word and another fine example of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>’s ability to provide owners with the ultimate expression of personal freedom. We wish her owners and all onboard fair winds and following seas during both world cruising and many exciting regattas.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272915/image/large-f1155f51f6b6d2735ac3f5812ca3943c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272915">

47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya delivered

The 47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya has been delivered following the completion of her sea trials in the North Sea off Amsterdam. 

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47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya delivered following successful sea trials

France-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> has announced that the fourth hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht series is nearing completion. The 32.7-metre motor yacht has entered the final stages of construction in Les Sables-d’Olonne. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272520/image/large-55ac3301d4b174db658fc91eecb2b58e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272520">The hull of the custom-made project was built in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>’s aluminium workshop in Fontenay-le-Comte, before being transferred in May 2022. Her superstructure was simultaneously built and installed in September, and her final silhouette was completed in November.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities (2022-07-28 12:30:00 +0200)">Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272525/image/large-538be643638ca150dad18882edd1cb57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272525"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht saw the installation of twin engines and generators, with a number of operations relating to her pipework and electrical systems also completed. The yacht is now ready for her coating phase, with plastic film surrounding her in preparation for this process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272523/image/large-9c65898f68b90cca790f81c7dc88a579.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272523">The hull is coated with several layers of resin to smooth out any rough patches, and the layers are smoothed with large rulers, and sanded down to thin layers to obtain a flat surface. The temperature is rigorously controlled for the resin to set, and her plastic film is filled with heated air to aid the process. After this is complete, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht will be sprayed with a final layer of lacquer in the colour chosen by the owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272524/image/large-9c4746fe0de35443d2761b14c1722987.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272524">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 New features an interior and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi Concept &amp; Design Naval</a>, and naval architecture drawn by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>. The motor yacht promises 190 GT of interior volume with and will be fitted with four staterooms, providing accommodation for up to eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272521/image/large-edfdbc9cb92133ed79eb586165efb42b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272521">In order to reduce her carbon footprint, ISO Tier III standard engines have been installed to reduce emissions. The yacht is also fitted with the latest generation of batteries and solar panels with optimised energy management.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272522/image/large-98090919c0ea173a4d998f1397732f96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272522">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht is due to launch in the next weeks where she will then complete her sea trials. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> shipyard will then free up space and create a slot for the construction of a yacht of a similar size which would be delivered in 2025.

Fourth OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

OCEA has announced that the fourth hull in the OCEA Commuter 108 yacht series is nearing completion.

Fourth 33m OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

The Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> has released new images of the 88-metre yacht <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>, following her extensive refit. The iconic sailing yacht underwent a major and innovative refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> performed at the Livorno yard and was relaunched in April 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272553/image/large-d314dfaca42d204550922ddc821cf509.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272553">Commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has retained her revolutionary status as one of the largest sailing yachts in the world. She features 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 interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a>, with her refit taking more than six months to be completed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272542/image/large-c802e889a0badd86246f55b9bb00cbe0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272542"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272548/image/large-9ad8763ffa2fafc2e9f70a24a72022cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272548">The technical team of experts at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> were able to make the owner’s needs a reality by providing support for a series of aesthetic and functional improvements. One of the largest and most challenging jobs the team faced was repainting her entire hull in the distinctive ‘<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini</a> Blue.’Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57492" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon re-launched following refit (2023-04-28 16:00:00 +0200)">88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon re-launched following refit<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272539/image/large-29ec0d4d81e0860d40de8a0ccdcdd0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272539"></a>The work took place on the Livorno yard’s floating dock, with a special system designed and built to accommodate the yacht’s six-metre draught. The work centred around sustainability which led to the replacement of her generators with more efficient models that have a lower fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272550/image/large-4ea24c385d484d1a69789c4b1f4d07e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272550">“It was a challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock,” commented Gianni Paladino, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> Commercial Director. “We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272545/image/large-c522212b9b0f781395b30d76ff559747.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272544/image/large-132ad960e42b9a75d0ba30f4d2c2f72e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272544">The main engine mufflers of <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> were also changed to provide significant benefits to the environment and considerable noise reductions. <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>’s propellers were thoroughly checked, and the shafts, blades and bearings were disassembled and serviced to ensure efficiency in the years to come and to optimise fuel consumption.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272540/image/large-f50ae6bd879c381d01b3db2bff696427.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272540">The distinctive sailing rig of <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> underwent extensive work during the refit and required specialist attention for cleaning. Produced by UK-based Insensys, the system is based on three rotating carbon fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square-metres of sail. This surface area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272537/image/large-341b91a034331eae37809f0efdd7d695.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272537"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272538/image/large-fbd2fc1012a69dea87b960f943f645db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272538">The teak deck of <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> was also replaced and the interiors refurbished to offer guests an even more welcoming, elegant and comfortable night area, plus a fully appointed galley. The work commissioned also included routine maintenance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272535/image/large-6717fb8e17f2cf10c49b275bb47d25b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272535"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272541/image/large-81c0e4b24f33ea74da2c6876d4f08443.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272541"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272536/image/large-ae1f5fd33237b177737c568c13aa0ad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272536">“It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>’s team. The <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> can now return to the sea in all her splendour, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences,” concluded Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of <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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272554/image/large-757c00f1d4ff1d027fc06b35f28d2feb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272554">

88m Perini Navi yacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit

New images of the 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon have been released following her extensive refit at Lusben. 

New images of 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing Yachts</a> has released the images of the first 35.24-metre GTX116 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> arriving in Monte Carlo, for the Monaco Grand Prix. The flagship motor yacht was launched in February 2023 as part of the GTX series, and is characterised by her impressive performance results. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272424/image/large-d4aba53d56d8219dfe96b5f414f81939.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272424"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> features a sleek and streamlined exterior profile by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design (Company)">Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> showcases a sporty character with a new shade of grey and a special shade of blue for her deckhouse.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272421/image/large-56e89b4274706917cb838f5156baf025.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272421"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> boasts plenty of natural light, thanks to her generously-sized glass windows. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX116 yacht ensures a seamless transition between her interior and exterior spaces with her large main saloon furnished for maximum comfort. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/832231305?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> features a five stateroom layout with the full-beam master stateroom located amidships. Further guest accommodation includes two VIP staterooms and two twin mirrored guest staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272422/image/large-4c303359d52f05bde34849c06e1bd3bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272422">Some of the standout features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caffeine35.24m (115'7&quot;)Pershing S.p.a.2023">Caffeine</a> include the garage which can hold a five-metre tender, a Jet Ski and a number of water toys. She also has an impressive 38 square-metre beach club with teak decking, and a hydraulic platform that connects the beach club to the swim platform and allows easy access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272420/image/large-0a2e8e2d3df4f4a1f91556b960856564.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272420">The spacious 41 square-metre sundeck is designed for socialising and can also provide shade, thanks to the shelter provided by her hardtop. Her forward-living area is also able to accommodate a Jacuzzi and can be accessed from the exterior, via the port walkway or through the glass door from the bridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272423/image/large-32bbae5bb0d4eea01b1b0be976948c63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272423">The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX116 is equipped with a triple water jet propulsion system, which can be paired with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 2,000 engines, for a top speed of 35.5 knots and a cruising speed of 29.5 knots.&nbsp;

35m Pershing GTX116 yacht Caffeine

Pershing Yachts has released the images of the first 35m GTX116 yacht Caffeine arriving in Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix. 

Pershing Yachts releases new images of the first 35m GTX116 yacht Caffeine

The 67.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea. The impressive superyacht has been fully designed and constructed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Kaag facility in the Netherlands and will complete sea trials before being delivered to her owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271481/image/large-c42bc2475bc8d36ce3839f73e4d4b391.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271481">The hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Naval Architects</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a> penned her interior and exterior design. She features a bold exterior profile, characterised by a muscular reverse sheer to the bow, chiselled contours and dark horizontal strip windows.Designed and built for an experienced owner, Project 823 radiates strength in her profile. The steel and aluminium yacht features uninterrupted lines from bow to stern and wide windows, creating a unique silhouette while showcasing her poise and grace on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271482/image/large-c43eb53e809ce6365b05f44ec0849f93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271482">The interior of Project 823 is simple yet sophisticated and boasts natural tones, light wood veneers, and organic forms. The overall appearance is cultured yet tasteful and creates a welcoming yet calm ambience onboard.The interior layout of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> Project 823 yacht has been tailored to her owner’s specific family needs. She features ensuite accommodation for up to 10 guests across a master suite on the main deck forward, a VIP suite on the bridge deck, and three staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271483/image/large-e8a83cdd48f28f4d14c2984ffc4a5494.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271483">Guests are able to move freely around Project 823, thanks to an elevator connecting from the lower deck to the sundeck. A key highlight onboard is her expansive sundeck area with a central lounge zone protected from the elements by a glass windbreak and a hardtop. Wide side windows and nine skylights in the roof also ensure that views will be uninterrupted, while her radar mast was engineered to span these glass skylights, supported by flat panel satellite hardware for broadband internet.The tenders onboard Project 823 have been stored behind the high bulwarks on the foredeck, to cleverly free up space on the lower deck for a large wellness area and gym located in the stern area.

67m Feadship Project 823 yacht on sea trials

The 67m Feadship Project 823 yacht has been spotted on her sea trials in the North Sea.

67m Feadship Project 823 yacht on sea trials in the North Sea

It has been some time since we took a closer look at the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet. With the 127-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> <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> entering the list in 2022, SYT takes another look at the top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world. You can also now check out our video on the topic here:<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvRIrCuSx8A?&amp;t=359s&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>1.&nbsp;<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)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83727/image/large-d0b162536ddda1e8c16207c85053fc93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83727">No 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, makes the cut for 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.2.&nbsp;<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;&nbsp;(127-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/269553/image/large-9f2f51c2f5a9b863f581bff54f059095.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/269553"><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, (or first for those who do not consider <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> to be a sailing yacht), largest sailing yacht in the world and the largest 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. Details surrounding <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> have been kept tightly under wraps, but the name <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koru" target="_blank">Koru</a> derives from the Māori fern-leaf motif, which is a symbol of creation and new beginnings to the native people of New Zealand. 3.&nbsp;<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)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73477/image/large-c07b142a956e019b98afd0f162227290.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73477">Designed 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</a> is was widely considered as 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. 4.&nbsp;<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;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182942/image/large-cb888a4ae5bc39d319e804098d063133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182942">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. 5.&nbsp;<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;(90-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/44738/image/large-1c2ef7f7849765ddec7fe33a01f88223.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44738">The 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. 6.&nbsp;<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;(88-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60684/image/large-ba2fff3fe8c3ae7b34e6c06720072186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60684">One 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. 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)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/8770/image/large-9787572476931cd2ffcba9df7a8fc020.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/8770">Another 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/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> and <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 mainmast 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>. Currently, <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 in the Netherlands for her first Special Survey by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>. 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 II</a>&nbsp; (81-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168402/image/large-55e965250277fb66103a784cfc12a147.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168402">This <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 II</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. 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;(77.6-metres)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183202/image/large-19e53079b60be7d27fbca4b11c064372.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183202">This superyacht was built in the United Kingdom by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vosper Thornycroft (Company)">Vosper Thornycroft</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>. The yacht underwent a refit, completed in 2014, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">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 data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NCA Refit (Company)">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. 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)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7805/image/large-e6246afaadd124db4c12e561c2ca4e27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7805"><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> (previously known as Sybaris) was 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 is one of the largest yachts delivered by the Italian brand in recent years. Completed in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> designed the superyacht’s exterior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Phillipe Briand</a> consulting on the naval architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4545" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PH Design (Company)">PH Design</a> fashioned her wooden veneer interior. <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> can accommodate up to 12 guests in six staterooms consisting of a master suite and five doubles, all with en-suite bathrooms and entertainment centres.

The top 10 largest sailing yachts in the world

Discover the largest sailing yachts in the global superyacht fleet: 143m Sailing Yacht A, 106m Black Pearl, 93m EOS and many more.

The 50.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.42m (165'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> has been sold, with James Auld from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> representing the buyer and Richard Gray from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246761/image/large-4abe73dc7dfb85ecbdcb96ad9ec0669c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246761">Delivered in 2013, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.42m (165'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="J.G. Verges Design (Company)">J.G. Verges Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>. Up to 14 guests are accommodated onboard the superyacht Ileria, and she also has accommodation for 11 crew members including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246773/image/large-8dc03fc03fe2638587bdb1683b6c5a48.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246773"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246774/image/large-8e2dbedfa9f2dcb824fccc83335d8c64.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246774"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3683" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ileria50.42m (165'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2013">Ileria</a> has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She 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 give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246768/image/large-c7f677e3bb2680fef21c8477705ef978.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246768"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246767/image/large-44c639b060cb2aef76db3ad7f0ed2218.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246767"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246752/image/large-6f50026ab64311fca610669483277f13.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246752">Her last known asking price was €19,500,000.

50m Turquoise motor yacht Ileria sold

50.42m Turquoise yacht Ileria sold, with James Auld from SuperYachtsMonaco representing the buyer and Richard Gray from IYC representing the seller

Italy-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> has announced the launch of the fourteenth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> Navetta 30 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayshe28.43m (93'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Ayshe</a>. The 28.43-metre displacement yacht entered the water for the first time at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273449/image/large-146cdf357a4134bd16518bfa2765d362.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273449"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayshe28.43m (93'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Ayshe</a> is characterised by a sleek and dynamic profile, with horizontal lines sweeping from her bow to aft. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273445/image/large-de7b869a6d19ab4aab1140ea827bb048.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273445"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273446/image/large-9342670f0e90ccb5a65685de0d1ffbdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273446"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273444/image/large-604e32153efb62397a7093a7af5473d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273444">The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayshe28.43m (93'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Ayshe</a> showcases a sophisticated selection of custom textures for the panelling and lacquer finishes. The interior has been designed according to the owner’s wishes and in collaboration with renowned design brands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273441/image/large-8fc3b008911a318744c85c5cdda73f25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273441"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayshe28.43m (93'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Ayshe</a> features a chic and contemporary interior design, enhanced by the use of fine materials such as nubuck leather and Calacatta Gold marble. Her colour palette follows a scheme of neutral, muted colours with the use of beige, ivory and cream shades. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273442/image/large-4cda30769edb0b9ad1d859a075768696.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273442">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests across five staterooms, as well as a crew of five across three cabins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273452/image/large-5c3585d90308d226d8b2792ef3d182a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273452">Her outdoor deck areas complement her interior with generous volumes that balance &nbsp;with her flowing, elegant lines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayshe28.43m (93'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Ayshe</a>'s outdoor spaces are defined by her orange exterior furnishings that give the space a vibrant complexion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273441/image/large-8fc3b008911a318744c85c5cdda73f25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273441">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ayshe28.43m (93'3&quot;)Custom Line2023">Ayshe</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines which provide her with a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273443/image/large-c13a7aef582fca562108e9ca018d4e3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273443">

Custom Line launches 14th Navetta 30 yacht Ayshe

Custom Line has announced the launch of the fourteenth 29m Custom Line Navetta 30 yacht Ayshe.

29m Custom Line Navetta 30 yacht Ayshe launched 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port 32 Fort Lauderdale (Company)">PORT 32 Marinas</a>, a prominent owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of a growing collection of marina assets, has unveiled its latest addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port 32 Fort Lauderdale (Company)">PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale Marina</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273453/image/large-b079ace9d8ef43c1c26386419dadb030.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273453"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273458/image/large-d62a548612a645888f623fdf115d9dd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273458">Situated in Charleston, South Carolina, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port 32 Fort Lauderdale (Company)">PORT 32</a> owns marinas in Florida, including Jacksonville, Palm Beach Gardens, Tierra Verde, Tampa, Naples, Cape Coral, Marco Island, and Fort Lauderdale. The company’s strategic focus on expansive growth extends along both the US Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273456/image/large-05b4cc89f812039275e026481916d0a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273456"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port 32 Fort Lauderdale (Company)">PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale</a>, a recently constructed and highly adaptable full-service marina, showcases a modern design and cutting-edge amenities. With state-of-the-art equipment and technology, the marina offers a wide range of services to cater to various needs. It provides berthing options for vessels of all sizes, from small tenders to yachts up to 180-feet in length. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273457/image/large-a14f46abdcfa1a76e45ff43cfe4a435b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273457">The marina's expansive dry storage area is specifically designed to accommodate the largest vessels in South Florida and beyond. Additionally, the marina boasts a newly developed three-acre yacht basin, providing ample space to accommodate up to 32 yachts comfortably.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port 32 Fort Lauderdale (Company)">PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale</a> presents a comprehensive range of dry storage options with 278 slips available for short and long-term leases, accommodating vessels up to 55-feet in length. The marina also offers 28,000 square feet of dedicated commercial space tailored for marine-related activities.&nbsp;The commercial space, now open for leasing, includes heated and cooled marine office and retail units, service units capable of accommodating vessels up to 55-feet in length and 18-feet in height, and ample storage units to suit various needs. &nbsp;

PORT 32 unveils new-state-of-the-art Fort Lauderdale Marina

PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale, the newest addition to PORT 32 Marinas. The modern and versatile marina offers state-of-the-art facilities

PORT 32 unveils new state-of-the-art Fort Lauderdale Marina

Italy-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> has announced the sale of the first B.Now 72M superyacht. The flagship motor yacht is characterised by a spacious interior and exterior layout, providing guests with a multi-functional yacht to fit every lifestyle. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273439/image/large-1e2f8ec141f0928445ca95cc8e6ef5fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273439">The owner has opted for the B.Now 72M Oasis Deck model and has been designed in partnership with British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. She features a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, and offers the largest and unparalleled version of Oasis deck to date.“Building on the worldwide success of the B.Now Series and strengthening <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>’s ongoing collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, has led to the creation of the 72M B.Now with Oasis Deck,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> team representative Andrew Collett.The main deck of the 72M B.Now yacht includes a generous living area and seven staterooms. Her full-beam VIP stateroom is situated in the bow around the infinity pool, and her aft deck features a multifunctional area that can be transformed according to use and time of day.The owner will be able to customise the interiors and the yacht offers an entire owner’s deck with unprecedented views. The majestic suite in the bow comes complete with two bathrooms, a private study and a huge lounge with bar counter.Above her owner's deck is a large sundeck designed for comfort, providing guests with a spectacular view over the water from her terrace, which features a sun pad and a spa pool.In terms of performance, the B.Now 72M Oasis Deck can reach a top speed of 16 knots, and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at a speed of 12 knots.The new B.Now 72M Oasis Deck model is expected to be delivered to her owner in May 2027.

First Benetti B.Now 72M Oasis Deck yacht sold

Benetti has announced the sale of the first B.Now 72M superyacht with an expected delivery date of May 2027.

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Benetti announces sale of first  B.Now 72M Oasis Deck superyacht

Located in the Real Club Náutico de Valencia, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia</a> has been a benchmark shipyard in the Mediterranean yachting sector since its establishment in 2005. In recent years, the yard has experienced an increase in usage of its services.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273417/image/large-faacacf75dff310eebe84c429ffaf5e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273417">Yachts up to 300 tons have been utilising the facility, with many now prepared for summer voyages. The increase in yacht numbers can be attributed to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia's</a> increased investment in state-of-the-art products and implementation of an improved quality control system. Positive feedback from clients has been a direct result of these efforts.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273419/image/large-d48aa06709cb4769300986f8491e8980.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273419">Varadero Valencia</a> offers a wide range of refit and repair services, including deck replacements, repairs, hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, rigging, upholstery, interiors, fairing, polishing, metallic paints, and double-coat lacquering, all expertly provided by Monzó Yacht Painting. Meanwhile, the Carpentry has gained a stellar reputation for its expertise in interior and exterior woodwork.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273418/image/large-798ad6a5b36110e9a87c4722892d7a1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273418">“The primary objective is to ensure that clients feel completely at ease from the moment they arrive at the yard, providing them with opportunities to partake in team building activities alongside other captains,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia</a>. Clients also have access to the facilities of the Real Club Náutico de Valencia. These amenities include tennis courts, paddle courts, a swimming pool, restaurants, and more, adding an extra level of convenience and enjoyment to their experience.“The efforts put forth by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia</a> have resulted in a significant improvement in the quality of the services provided, the refit yard has experienced a 100 percent occupancy rate this refit season and witnessed a rise of over 10 percent in large yachts, both sailing and motor,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273420/image/large-8b4d3ea99b1cbae58a1e4b87e7ee79c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273420">Among this year's contented customers are the 26-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8580" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taurean 26.4m (86'7&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2011">Taurean</a> and the 27-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10240" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Griffioen 27.31m (89'7&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2006">Griffioen</a>, both of whom have had successful stints at the yard. Captain John Horn of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10240" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Griffioen 27.31m (89'7&quot;)Bloemsma & van Breemen2006">Griffioen</a> remarked, "After forty years using facilities of this kind across the globe, I can confidently say that Varadero Valencia excels in organisation, smooth workflows, professionalism, exceptional carpenters, and an outstanding team overall. These factors streamline all tasks and make your stay at the refit yard much more comfortable."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273423/image/large-4d90eb229860b87cb0a8458268a45990.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273423">Sailing yachts are also warmly welcomed on the hardstanding. Recently, work was completed on a 30-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/571" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Dam Nordia Shipyard (Company)">Van Dam Nordia</a> and a 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>, both of which departed with highly positive impressions of the yard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273422/image/large-1c02b7062ae91daba5418942835f1ee8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273422">The enhanced quality and service at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia</a> have positioned it as a benchmark refit and repair yard, offering yachts optimal conditions to prepare for the sailing season. Additionally, clients greatly appreciate the support and post-refit service provided upon project completion. Presently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varadero Valencia (Company)">Varadero Valencia</a> continues to work on other enticing projects that will soon come to fruition.

Varadero Valencia sees rise in yacht facility usage

Mediterranean's leading shipyard for yacht refits. State-of-the-art facilities, expert craftsmanship, and exceptional customer satisfaction

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> has announced the launch of the first 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 sailing yacht. The first hull was launched at the House of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> facility at the Boatbuilding Technology Centre in Pietarsaari, Finland and is part of a new era of Maxi Swan yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273398/image/large-356482a06db636b83a93e96c605ca92c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273398">Built with a full carbon hull, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a>, with naval architecture from long-standing collaborator <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">German Frers</a>. She uses epoxy Sprint technology from carbon moulds and will be registered with Rina charter classification. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273400/image/large-063e5f382f03e4b56841157e106f7898.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273400"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273399/image/large-184283d2dad43d5cefdc6096050cdcbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273399">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 is a prime example 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> philosophy and pays homage to the company’s heritage in a contemporary style. “The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 marks a new era in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> Maxi range at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor</a>,” explained Giovanni Pomati, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor</a> Group CEO.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273401/image/large-a9681770f15a85134f8a5be906a12665.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273401">“The project, launched in 2021 during the Regate di Primavera in Portofino, has been like drawing a beautiful painting. Like a painter meticulously chooses his palette, we made a very intense research of talents that could put their know-how on the table and blend it with the other to create a beautiful and unique product.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262952/image/large-1e062a3062bf159e994b89a043c154ae.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262952"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262951/image/large-ca9f1be98ad50b5fefe16260b0503238.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262951"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262955/image/large-e02791ef70e7e61102e42cc1f66b0387.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262955">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 features a modern and contemporary interior design from Loro Piana Interiors (Misa Poggi). “I chose light colours to give an idea of the breadth and dark colors for a more intimate atmosphere. Everything should give the idea of being immersed in a bright space in perfect harmony with the outside,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loro Piana Interiors (Misa Poggi) (Company)">Misa Poggi</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273402/image/large-44894dbcab1732a88df4bf041d147fb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273402"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273397/image/large-7dac6ad3c89bef00e8a0a06a090fdcde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273397">&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 can comfortably sleep up to nine guests across four staterooms, as well as a crew of five. One of her key features is her dual-acting transom door which allows the stern to open along part of the aft deck, providing an oversized beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273393/image/large-e7e4c74e40e215bb93ec4fa5cafc6bce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273393">This solution makes tender management far easier and does not compromise her interior volumes. On her decks, the coamings widen in the aft part of the cockpit allowing a further outboard position for the steering stations, while still maintaining good helm protection. Her extra-large main companionway also provides plenty of light for the interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273392/image/large-bb9165497e171e4ab994607919aaf231.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273392"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273395/image/large-1ca091a9bd4bbb719172218c1e183bed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273395">In terms of propulsion, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 yacht is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engine which provides her with a cruising speed of 10 knots. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 will make her worldwide debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273396/image/large-2578d9265a32d70982cf849c0eace0a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273396"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> currently has several other yachts in-build at the Boatbuilding Technology Centre, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 88, hull two of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 108 series and a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 128.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194848/image/large-0222a69ea6fde2ddea48958cb8c0c0e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194848">

35m Nautor Swan 108 yacht launched

The first hull in the 35m Nautor Swan 108 yacht series was launched from the Boatbuilding Technology Centre in Pietarsaari, Finland.

First 35m Nautor Swan 108 sailing yacht launched

The second day of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2023">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> yesterday arrived with excellent winds that picked up during the course of the afternoon. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2023">Southern Wind</a> Division started at 11.30 a.m., with a south-easterly wind of around 8 knots, headed for Razza di Giunco beach, where the shipyard had organised a lunch and beach party for its owners and guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273385/image/large-6bea8d0c0c798daa6f51e2b88de93ff1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273385">At 1 p.m., with 10 knots of breeze from the south-east, the Superyacht division regatta began and the 33-meter <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pattoo33.0m (108'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2016">Pattoo</a> was the first yacht off the blocks in the revised staggered starting sequence. The fleet headed upwind towards the south, rounding the islets of Mortorio and Soffi, then came back up under gennaker, through the Bisce pass, with winds that had increased to 16 knots in the meantime. At the mark by the Tre Monti shallows, the superyachts headed for the islet of Monaci, which they rounded before embarking on their upwind return leg to Porto Cervo. The course covered almost 30 miles, and kept the crews busy hoisting and lowering the gennakers, in addition to a long reach with frequent jibes on the way up to the Bisce pass.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273384/image/large-19eb0fecc8b9cd9eccee9cfb9c4f98f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273384">Today's results in corrected time have shaken up the rankings compared to yesterday: in the Superyacht Cruising Class the Briand 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> won by just 20 seconds - after more than two and a half hours of racing - ahead of the 33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pattoo33.0m (108'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2016">Pattoo</a>. The Baltic 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> was a further 3 minutes and 19 seconds behind. The leader board in the Combined Performance &amp; Cruising Class also changes, with the first three positions now the same as the Superyacht Cruising Class. In fourth place, with a gap of just 3 minutes and 43 seconds from the winner, is the Wallycento <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2017">V</a>.&nbsp;Chris Main, tactician on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Inoui</a>: "Today we won by just 20 seconds in corrected time, but having sailed most of the course a good way from our competition, it wasn’t easy to work out our position. It felt to us like we hadn't made mistakes, with the manoeuvres at the right time. With these boats a mistake can cost you dearly. Once we crossed the finish line and saw the results, we had the confirmation that our race had been flawless."In terms of the overall standings after two days, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pattoo33.0m (108'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2016">Pattoo</a> top the Superyacht Cruising Class in that order, separated by just one point each. In the Combined Performance &amp; Cruising Class, Inoui is again in the lead with a total of 4 points, followed in second and third place by the WallyCento <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2017">V</a> and the Baltic 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a> respectively, both sitting on 5 points.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273386/image/large-7be34091c38d16e34a9485558e1049a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273386">All is therefore still to play for over the next two days of racing. Tomorrow, 9th June, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Division is scheduled to set off at 11 a.m. with the same staggered start procedure as the Superyacht Division. The forecasts indicate a south-easterly wind of approximately 10-12 knots.To mark World Oceans Day, drawings by the Year 3 students from the primary schools of Arzachena, Cannigione and Abbiadori, created by children who took part in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> Clean Beach Day on 31st May, were projected on the LedWall in Piazza Azzurra.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 day 2

Day two of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta has shaken up the ranking of yesterday with Inoui winning by 20 seconds.

Inoui wins day 2 of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273387/image/large-1a98faa2fe8a652f75d7b7d810f0e77d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273387">Seen here last week docked in Crete, the largest and most populous Greek islands, is the 43-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8292" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halara43.0m (141'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2021">Halara</a>. Built as Project Venezia to the Mangusta Oceano 43 yacht model, she was delivered by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> in January 2021. The three-deck superyacht, penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, features design elements such as wide glazed surfaces, skylights and special lighting solutions. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8292" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halara43.0m (141'1&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2021">Halara</a> houses a beach club aft with a stern door to the sea platform, forward-facing infinity pool with a waterfall, a garage at the bow and several alfresco living areas. The interior has been coined by her builder's own design team alongside Italian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a>. Onboard, she can accommodate up to 12 guests taken care of by a crew of seven. Performance-wise, the 451 GT superyacht can reach a top speed of 15 knots and cruise comfortably at 11 knots with a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

43m superyacht Halara in Crete

The 43m superyacht Halara, built by Overmarine, is seen here docked in Crete, Greece.

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