From the renowned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Britannia126.0m (413'5&quot;)John Brown & Sons1954">Britannia</a>, which was the "one place" where the late queen could "truly relax," to the largest privately owned superyacht in the world, the 180.61-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a>, discover the world's most magnificent royal yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267423/image/large-8b708d541ad54324574af619017b0008.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267423"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Norge</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> | 76.26-metres | 1937One of only three remaining Royal yachts in Europe, the 76.26-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Norge</a> was built in 1937 at England’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a> in Gosport. Commissioned by the English aviation pioneer and yachtsman Sir Thomas Sopwith, the superyacht was sold shortly after to the British Admiralty in 1939 to serve in the Royal Navy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251092/image/large-72a06095dffa40fae9a635972cd1d144.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251092"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37584/image/large-6a65354a679e7b611df2b22a1d01ce8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37584">Under the name HMS Philante, the vessel was known as the most luxurious warship of her time. She covered huge distances as a convoy escort vessel, clocking no less than seven Atlantic crossings between 1941 and 1942 alone. In 1947 the Norwegian government acquired the yacht and returned her to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> for a refit before christening her as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1937">Norge</a> when she came into official service on 17 May, 1948. Today she is maintained in immaculate condition and can often be seen cruising in Norwegian waters throughout the summer months.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The ghost of yards past: Camper & Nicholsons - Part II (2018-08-27 14:30:00 +0200)">The ghost of yards past: Camper &amp; Nicholsons - Part II</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267425/image/large-3917d24b75b50f5c0573417aaf41f732.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267425"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/931" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dannebrog78.43m (257'4&quot;)Danish Royal Dockyard1932">Dannebrog</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danish Royal Dockyard (Company)">Danish Royal Dockyard</a> | 78.43-metres | 1932The 78.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danish Royal Dockyard (Company)">Danish Royal Dockyard&nbsp;</a>yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/931" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dannebrog78.43m (257'4&quot;)Danish Royal Dockyard1932">Dannebrog</a> was launched in Denmark in 1931 and officially placed in service the following year. The impressive vessel was replicated from a design of the floating palaces from the XIX century, making the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/931" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dannebrog78.43m (257'4&quot;)Danish Royal Dockyard1932">Dannebrog</a> an extraordinary exhibition of detailed craftsmanship. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4808/image/large-99c0481f0fac865c50b51c7565cf996c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4808">The yacht serves as the official and private residence for Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and members of the Royal Family when they are on summer cruises in Danish waters or on official visits overseas. The yacht exhibits exterior and interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danish Royal Dockyard (Company)">Danish Royal Dockyard</a>, who also penned her naval architecture. The vessel can accommodate up to 14 guests onboard, along with an impressive 52 crew members to meet their every need. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/109028/image/large-18dc3db2d6766d31e2ae9315baf351e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/109028"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacha III36.25m (118'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1936">Pacha III&nbsp;</a>| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons Shipyard</a> | 36.25-metres | 1936Princess Caroline of Monaco is the owner of the 36.25-metre classic motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacha III36.25m (118'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1936">Pacha III</a>. Originally named Arlette II, it was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and renamed Priamar. In the 1950s, it was purchased by French industrialist Louis Renault, renamed Briseis, and subsequently moored in Saint-Tropez.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/839/image/large-11954559fd62971d6d95f1591fb03f17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/839"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/838/image/large-4a0e8705677e1317b209c8df388b5f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/838">In 1990, after falling into a state of dilapidation, the yacht was bought by Stefano Casiraghi and Princess Caroline of Monaco. However, Casiraghi died in a racing accident that same year before he could enjoy the vessel. The yacht was fully restored over two years and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacha III36.25m (118'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1936">Pacha III</a> in reference to the initials of Princess Caroline's children. Since the renovation, Princess Caroline and her family have used the yacht primarily for extended Mediterranean escapes. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1250" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacha III36.25m (118'11&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1936">Pacha III</a> can often be seen moored in the harbor of Monaco, and she remains a treasured possession of the Monégasque royal family.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193964/image/large-ea7371184bebcef9e77d229a91433af4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193964"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Britannia126.0m (413'5&quot;)John Brown & Sons1954">Britannia</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Sons</a>&nbsp;| 126-metres | 1953The 126-meter-long <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Britannia126.0m (413'5&quot;)John Brown & Sons1954">Royal Yacht Britannia</a>, originally named HMS Britannia, was built in 1953 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Sons</a> in the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was crowned the same year. With a fuel capacity of 490,000 liters and freshwater capacity of 195,000 liters, the yacht is well-equipped for extended ocean voyages. The exceptional superyacht could accommodate up to 250 guests and 271 crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193963/image/large-54008215f77af2eefb087467cca15b86.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193963">After serving for 44 years, the yacht was decommissioned and is now displayed in Edinburgh as a top tourist attraction. The lavishly designed vessel has sailed over one million miles and hosted 968 official royal visits. It was the Queen's favorite place to relax and boasted rooms adorned with gifts from around the world, including a whale rib found by her husband and a sun lounge furnished personally by the Queen. Sir Winston Churchill, Boris Yeltsin, Rajiv Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela were among the many famous figures who joined the Queen onboard. Four royal honeymoons took place onboard, including King Charles III and Princess Diana's 16-day trip to the Mediterranean in 1981. While there have been discussions about building a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Britannia126.0m (413'5&quot;)John Brown & Sons1954">Britannia</a> for the British royal family and the country's service, an official decision has yet to be made.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52813" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Yacht Britannia: A look back in history (2021-04-29 16:00:00 +0200)">Read More: Royal Yacht Britannia: A look back in History<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110940/image/large-107e78cf9c2efac99073085737131510.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110940"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Prince Abdulaziz147.01m (482'4&quot;)Helsingor Vaerft1984">Prince AbdulAziz</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helsingor Vaerft (Company)">Helsingor Vaerft</a> | 147.01-metres | 1984The 147-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Prince Abdulaziz147.01m (482'4&quot;)Helsingor Vaerft1984">Prince Abdulaziz</a> superyacht was built in Denmark by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helsingor Vaerft (Company)">Helsingor Vaerft</a> in 1984. She was once the largest yacht in the world, although many others have since surpassed her. The Saudi royal family owns the superyacht, which is used for official and leisurely purposes. It was initially commissioned by the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, who named the yacht after his son. The impressive superyacht features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maierform Maritime Technology GmbH (Company)">Maierform Maritime Technology GmbH</a>.Despite being surpassed in size, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Prince Abdulaziz147.01m (482'4&quot;)Helsingor Vaerft1984">Prince Abdulaziz</a> remains a demonstrative and luxurious yacht. The yacht's interior took fifteen months to complete and was designed by the renowned English interior decorator and designer the late <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="David Hicks (Company)">David Hicks</a>. Hicks was known for his bold use of colors, lighting, and juxtaposition of contemporary and classical features.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/3344/image/large-486fdafca2d8ea271395a5d1a907fa35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3344"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> | 180.61-metres | 2013<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a>, the largest privately owned superyacht in the world, was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2013 and has a length of 180.61-metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts</a> designed her exterior, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Creation Line Decoration (Company)">Creation Line Decoration</a> was responsible for the sumptuous interior spaces. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam</a> can carry up to 36 guests in its eighteen guest suites, with a crew of sixty to cater to the guest's every need. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9842/image/large-f037b39efb49ac1a6e510e051249bba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9842"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9837/image/large-1d7a90595be521fa9f9c285105e9369d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9837">Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of Abu Dhabi’s royal family commissioned the vessel as a day boat to access his preferred diving sites. The yacht has a gym, a pool, and even a "golf training room." It cost the Sheikh an estimated $600 million to build. Engineers were reportedly meticulously detailed about the yacht's stability to ensure minimal turbulence to prevent the chandeliers from clinking while at sea. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4638" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azzam180.61m (592'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2013">Azzam's</a> reign as the world's largest privately-owned yacht is soon to end, as Norwegian millionaire Kjell Inge Rokke is building the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV Ocean</a>, a 183-meter-long vessel designed to clean the ocean floors.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen's giants: the German builder’s fleet of 100m+ superyachts (2022-10-21 14:30:00 +0200)">Lürssen's giants: the German builder’s fleet of 100m+ superyachts<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46401/image/large-5c9bab32a2a97f7eaa91569e4c3e3967.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46401"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foners41.5m (136'2&quot;)Izar2000">Foners</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/93" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Izar (Company)">Izar</a>&nbsp;| 41.5-metres | 2000<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foners41.5m (136'2&quot;)Izar2000">Foners</a>, formerly known as Fortuna was once championed as the world’s fastest superyacht, reaching a top speed of 65 knots. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/93" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Izar (Company)">Izar</a> motor yacht was first delivered by the Spanish shipyard in 2000 and was the superyacht to the Spanish royal family under the ownership of King Juan Carlos of Spain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24770/image/large-d783d2800a4fa6a0ede845443814f209.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24770">The superyacht's esteemed speed was thanks to her three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls Royce</a> gas turbines linked to triple waterjets in addition to twin<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">&nbsp;MAN</a> engines. The Spanish royal yacht features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald L. Blount & Associates (Company)">Donald L. Blount &amp; Associates</a> with an exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Studio Arch, Tommaso Spadolini</a>, and interior design and curation by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Celeste Dell`Anna (Company)">Celeste Dell'Anna</a>. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/93" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Izar (Company)">Izar</a> yacht is able to accommodate as many as 8 guests onboard with further accommodation for 6 crew. After experiencing two recessions and the Spanish citizen's confidence in their royal family decreased, subsequently encouraging the Spanish Royal yacht to sell their yacht.&nbsp;Read more about this yachts designer:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In conversation with Tommaso Spadolini: Three new superyacht designs for 2023 (2023-03-27 13:30:00 +0200)">In conversation with Tommaso Spadolini: Three new superyacht designs for 2023</a>

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Discover the rich history of royal superyachts.

The World’s Most Magnificent Royal Yachts

Launched in 1923 under the name Wildfire, the 32-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> is steeped in a century's worth of history. Celebrating 100 years on the water this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> has sailed the world and holds many secrets and stories beneath her decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271313/image/large-7264148a82ffefca5a6f7b315df86b4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271313">The Herreshoff family heritage spans back over 150 years when blind boat builder John Brown Herreshoff went into partnership with his younger brother, Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, to start the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff Manufacturing Company</a>.John dedicated his life to yacht carpentry in a workshop in the small town of Bristol, Rhode Island. With the help of their father, Charles Frederick, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff Manufacturing Co</a>. was created and added to the history of naval construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271315/image/large-2a764787faf7743f4dbb99080dab7a95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271315">The company grew in size over the years, and alongside his brothers Nathanael and James Herreshoff, the family brought many boats to life, including the legendary 1903 schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ingomar53.88m (176'9&quot;)GraafShip">Ingomar</a>. John passed away in 1915, and Nathanael Herreshoff took the helm, which led to the creation of the steel schooner Wildfire.Known as Project 891, Wildfire was constructed in 1922 and launched in 1923. Wildfire was commissioned by Charles Hardy, commodore of the New York Yacht Club for a cost of $76,000, which is around $1,348,280 in today’s valuation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271314/image/large-abf0aab29ca7e0c9a8efc56d89a48556.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271314">Wildfire was launched with a 20.5-feet beam, an almost 4-metre draft, and an overall length of 95 feet (29-metres). The impressive schooner won regattas and tournaments, including the Schooner Cup in 1924.In 1949, Wildfire entered the Brazilian waters after being purchased by Jorge Bhering de Matos in the United States. She was then sold to Dircea Fortouta, an industrial entrepreneur, who christened her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a>– meaning a daring, bold woman who is ready for any challenge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271318/image/large-5f0e71067010a50452c710779dfd7954.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271318"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> spent 45 years in Brazil, in the Guanabara Bay located in Southeast Brazil in the state of Rio de Janeiro were she welcomed royalty such as the now King Charles III of the United Kingdom, and celebrities such as Elvis Presley, Brazilian music artist Billy Blanco, actress Rita Hayworth and Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.&nbsp;Over the years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> underwent renovations which affected her overall appearance and design, but thankfully not her charm. After the death of her owner, the yacht was taken to the city of Santos, Brazil to her new owner Auro Mourandrade.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271316/image/large-517766f904e987198966efa6270603ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271316">In the 1990s, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCP Yachts (Company)">MCP Yachts</a> owned by naval engineer Manoel Chaves, were enlisted to begin her restoration. The 1922 schooner received a new teak deck and interior renovations and in 1999 she was sold to a group of Asian businessmen, where she returned to Rio de Janeiro.However, due to a lack of maintenance care, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> almost sank in Guanabara Bay and was neglected for almost two years, leading to holes and rust forming on her steel hull and superstructure. But in 2002, Auro Mourandrade and Gilberto Miranda bought Atrevida as scrap metal and enlisted Manoel Chaves to take care of her restoration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271317/image/large-6badd5ce3106318f744a3a73c6877ad0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271317">The holes she had gained over the years were first closed before she was towed from Rio de Janeiro to Santos by a fishing boat for the start of her repairs. The shipyard she was shipped to specialised in aluminium trawlers and therefore could not use the same installations for the work in carbon steel.As a result of this, a yard was reserved at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1180" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MCP Yachts (Company)">MCP Yachts</a> for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> and the shipyard was in touch with the Herreshoff Museum in Bristol to find the original construction plans for Wildfire. In March 2004, a skilled team of professionals embarked on her restoration work by installing modern equipment, while maintaining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a>’s character.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271319/image/large-fc60e6933c53a85be1b3c04b206e9af8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271319">During her extensive 14 month restoration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> gained the most up-to-date amenities, such as air conditioning, onboard computers and electronics and a new navigation system, as well as wireless bow and stern thrusters and a remote controlled sail hoisting system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271321/image/large-da87cbbec66f07f4a4f181b2b2b7204f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271321">In tradition with the era in which she was built, her chain shock absorbers, balustrade stays, rigging system and other stainless steel items were built and engraved with her name, Atrevida. The wooden bowsprit was rebuilt in mahogany to the original Nathanael Herreshoff design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271320/image/large-eb4eb9acd6a67c6551d179b9c05c24b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271320">Her carbon steel davits had also been damaged over the years and were replaced with a new stainless steel set with handles and winches similar to her original design. Her structural work included the closing of the deck with overlapping steel plates placed and riveted as they would have been when she was originally built.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271322/image/large-69bd93591d2b1da7d9bd618ff0342ced.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271322">The main deck houses and deck hatches of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> were rebuilt with mahogany wood that had been reclaimed from old demolished houses, as the cutting down of this wood is now forbidden. The yard also created a fibreglass auxiliary boat in the same dimensions as her original wood counterpart, with identical rudders, helm, controls and upholstery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270890/image/large-4d667d1fc2e366a14366fea44910e662.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270890">Everything else onboard was repaired and rebuilt as close to her original design as possible, and her name was engraved across doors, tables and other items onboard. The historical importance of the project can be seen in the main living areas, with bevelled glass and curtains, which are the same style as she would have had when she was first built.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270889/image/large-3b4dc602a33be0f3cd77229e3305e86a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270889">Her interior has been finished with traditionally styled beams, crystal styled cabinets and classic upholstered seating, following her reclaimed designs. Her rigging has also been equipped with modern day technologies such as telephone and internet connections to keep guests onboard entertained and up-to-date. This was also placed high up her masts, so as not to spoil her original design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270887/image/large-10d0a17be46ba487800a1fbd0f5a031e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270887">In August 2005, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> once again entered the water to continue the Herreshoff brothers legacy. She was finally reborn and restored to her original glory where she hopes to continue welcoming a plethora of guests onboard for years to come.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270884/image/large-17859f102cbc072aa8017eb0430c4ecd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270884"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2065" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atrevida32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1923">Atrevida</a> now continues to travel in international waters, including the Caribbean and South America, under the loving hands of Alexandre and Daniella Ferrari at the helm of Captain Atila Bohm. Her story is a testament to what passion and respect for naval traditions can achieve when preserving a century worth of stories, lives and history.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270892/image/large-d8bdad687f461dbd9e179e6d62277422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270892">

The 100 year history of the 32m Herreshoff yacht Atrevida

Launched in 1923 under the name Wildfire, the 32m Herreshoff sailing yacht Atrevida is celebrating 100 years on the water this year.

Celebrating 100 years of history onboard the 32m sailing yacht Atrevida

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Rooted within a deep tradition of yacht building in the United States, yet far outliving many of its contemporaries, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> has expanded exponentially over the past 75 years since its foundation. Famed for its expertise in yacht building, with yachts such as the 85.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Aquila</a> under its belt, as well as its knowledge for refit, maintenance and yacht repair, the company has built a reputation of excellence over the decades.Having grown from its original yard in New York, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Derecktor Shipyards</a> now span the East Coast with four major facilities. Its most recent acquisition is the reputed shipyard in Fort Pierce in South Florida, which came under the management of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Derecktor Shipyard</a> in 2019. The yard offers a totally unique experience for yacht crew during refit and maintenance. We spoke with Justin Beard, Marketing and Sales Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/28" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila85.6m (280'10&quot;)Derecktor Shipyards2010">Derecktor</a>, to find out a little more about this titan of American yachting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251765/image/large-20e7c52020c060c2309484b9b543e89a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251765">What were the origins of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a>&nbsp;and how has it continued after Bob Derecktor?When Bob was in high school, sometime during the 1930s, he designed a 26-foot sloop and built it in his family’s backyard in White Plains, New York – using oak for the frames, fir for the deck and pine for the mast. With the help of a friend, he sailed it to Nova Scotia for the summer.After a couple of years, Bob left college to focus on his passion. He built a 38-foot schooner and sailed it from New York to Baltimore, where he took a job at the Owens Boatyard, advancing quickly through the ranks to become foreman. Eventually returning to the New York area, he worked at the Edgar Johns Shipyard in Rye and Minnefords in City Island, building minesweepers designed to detonate underwater mines during World War II. Bob soon joined the effort himself, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in the early 1940s.&nbsp;During 1947, shortly after returning from the Navy, the young boatbuilder established Robert E. Derecktor, Inc. on Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck, New York. Surrounding himself with talented employees who would continue to grow along with the company, over the years he expanded the yard, following the ebbs and flows of the boatbuilding business — transitioning from wood to aluminium, from cruising boats to race boats, from sail to power, then to larger yachts and commercial boats.Today, four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a>’s facilities span the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. from Maine to South Florida, offering vessel owners and operators everything from marina space to superyacht construction. Over more than seven decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> has made a name for itself on the global yachting stage, highlighted by the launch of the motor yacht Cakewalk (now Aquila), which at 2,998 tonnes, is the largest yacht ever built in the U.S.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251762/image/large-edb6290204fc28da2a664f527cfda01c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251762">How did the business evolve from those early days?Transitioning from wood to aluminium, from cruising boats to race boats, from sail to power, then to larger yachts and commercial boats, and now a leader in hybrid vessels… It’s quite the evolution over time. But more than that, from the beginning; has been the driving passion to create, to build, and to innovate - to do things in different and better ways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251763/image/large-7b5036e878eb4014ff2d8eab901cb78c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251763">Why do you think&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a>&nbsp;has continued to succeed and expand while so many American shipyards have disappeared?Remaining flexible to shifting market demands has driven <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a>’s continued success throughout these seventy-five years. We take pride in the ability of our people to excel in multiple disciplines while continuing to deliver superior craftsmanship, whether working on an ultramodern superyacht or a rugged commercial vessel. This is evident throughout our history where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> regularly adopted new and revolutionary ways to do things in different and better ways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251772/image/large-ba7a9f9617057bc1fa1b2b7aa243871c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251772">How does the team manage the shipyards and marinas across the various states?&nbsp;Each <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> yard is uniquely different and structured to serve specific clientele under direction of knowledgeable general managers and experienced tradespeople. Paul Derecktor, President and CEO, works alongside our executive team setting our course for the future, while other business functions like business development, marketing, sales, accounting and purchasing are all centrally managed.The New York yard is a repair and refit hub for the region’s commercial fleet, along with power and sailing yachts under 40 metres. Additionally, the yard continues Bob Derecktor’s legacy of delivering innovative commercial vessels as a leader in hybrid construction and is ideally positioned to support the development of the nation’s emerging offshore wind farm industry. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> Robinhood in Georgetown, Maine, is a relaxing destination marina with a yard capable of accommodating sail and power yachts up to 34 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251769/image/large-8459974c1b884b2fb60ea9ce56f4898f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251769"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> Dania, Florida, is widely recognized as a global leader in expert superyacht repair or complete refit. Our combination of experience, professional project management and never-ending attention to detail is renowned for producing unrivalled results and customer benefit. From our deep, protected 17-acre site to our 900-tonne mobile boat hoist, Dania is set up to handle virtually any project up to 65-metre with minimum stress and maximum efficiency.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> Ft. Pierce was specifically designed and developed with the 75-metre, 900-tonne and up fleet in mind. It’s home to the largest mobile boat hoist in the Western Hemisphere – a massive machine with a 1500-tonne hauling capacity. This new global port of call offers the same superior service and project management <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> clients have come to expect and is conveniently located 45 nautical miles north of West Palm Beach, FL, in the quaint beachside town of Fort Pierce. Situated directly inside Fort Pierce Inlet, the facility offers deep water access to the Atlantic Ocean with unlimited overhead clearance, it’s now an ideal choice for the global fleet of superyachts and large sailing yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251770/image/large-2ed1e5c9d6494c35283f1b5367fe8e66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251770">What are the plans for the new facility in Fort Pierce?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> has invested significant resources into Fort Pierce and is committed to creating a shipyard capable of rivalling any in the world. The MBH 1,500 and access to South Florida’s extensive network of specialised marine vendors and subcontractors is imperative, as is the community where captains and their crews will call home during their yard period. Fort Pierce, with its laid-back atmosphere and old Florida vibe, is a special place we believe everyone will enjoy. We welcome the yacht industry to come check it out, one might be surprised at what we have to offer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251773/image/large-bdde7c5251b78a392a7c30479f6d081b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251773">Will the new construction sector continue to be a focus of the business – do you foresee this expanding as other shipyards close down?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> is more than capable of building a sophisticated luxury yacht, but committing to such a project would depend entirely on scope and yard capacity. Fort Pierce offers more flexibility in accommodating a wider variety of vessels and available workspace. While we haven’t launched a yacht since Cakewalk in 2010, we would certainly be open to discussing opportunities now or in the future. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> will remain an industry leader in the construction of commercial hybrid electric vessels. We are actively developing sustainable propulsion solutions for new build projects and the repowering of existing vessels.With eyes and minds firmly set on the future, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor</a> will continue to be a stalwart of the American yacht building industry and a reliable face for yacht owners arriving in the U.S. from the world over. We look forward to seeing them in their element this October at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale Boat Show</a>!This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

The history behind Derecktor Shipyards

Bob Derecktor’s shipyards have been a stalwart of American yacht building for 75 years, we found out a little more about this historic company.

At the shipyard with Derecktor Shipyards: Born in the USA

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

100-year old yacht Llys Helig leaves Burnham 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

History of the 24m sailing yacht L'Odyssée

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

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

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

Historian Malcolm Wood fundraising

The yacht historian Malcolm Wood needs your help to raise funds.

Famous yacht historian Malcolm Wood needs your help

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

41m Concorde Yachts Ocean Pure 2

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

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

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

Celebrating 20 years of Sunreef Yachts

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

The definitive history of Monaco Yacht Show

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

The 24.78-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laid Back 24.78m (81'4&quot;)Burger Boat Company1989">Laid Back</a> sold in a deal with Bill Powers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2578" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="26 North Yachts (Company)">26 North Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Pam Barlow of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luke Brown Yachts (Company)">Luke Brown Yachts</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233587/image/large-019d4589b7bf473c618927c9d490772b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233587">Delivered in 1989 from the United States, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laid Back 24.78m (81'4&quot;)Burger Boat Company1989">Laid Back</a> is part of the 80’ Burger series. She was designed in full by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat Company</a> which were responsible for her interior and exterior design, as well as her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233594/image/large-f7ac9ec5f6e942e4bf106a232a9ef7eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233594"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233593/image/large-4a66247e9f3e93eda81d06c996a94bd9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233593"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233589/image/large-f1773b2a07be5eff6a33b9f8fd99af88.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233589"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laid Back 24.78m (81'4&quot;)Burger Boat Company1989">Laid Back</a> features a three stateroom configuration, with accommodation for up to six guests. She boasts a classic interior design with a high use of woods to accompany her contemporary main saloon. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233592/image/large-f8516c68df1ab3dced8f707f3959420f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233592"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233596/image/large-dfc47880c70d767b13eff8d94866a6ff.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233596">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laid Back 24.78m (81'4&quot;)Burger Boat Company1989">Laid Back</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines which propel her to a top speed of 21 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 17 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laid Back 24.78m (81'4&quot;)Burger Boat Company1989">Laid Back</a> had a last known asking price of $1,195,500. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233591/image/large-dee8a0f556781988c2fd5e8a0365b626.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233591">

25m Burger Boat yacht Laid Back sold

The 25m Burger Boat motor yacht Laid Back sold with a last known asking price of $1,195,500.

25m Burger Boat motor yacht Laid Back sold

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> has announced a new reinvestment fund for the superyacht industry, aimed at ocean conservation. The Ocean Assist Fund plans to promote a new path into nurturing both ocean and human vitality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273322/image/large-81c76517a9d6ab0a6ba06abc70e22e99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273322">The Ocean Assist Fund will be used to select marine conservation and restoration projects to allocate funds granted by the yachting community. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> will use appropriate criteria to determine which projects are selected and will ensure that support goes to the most urgent needs.“By prioritising projects and adopting scientific tools that are urgently needed to protect the oceans, the superyacht community can maximise financial and non-financial resources to support nature-based solutions and aid the global effort to mitigate ecological impacts,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237001/image/large-34661eb661037cedcc9fa816ea2839c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237001">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56401" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting (2022-11-17 16:45:00 +0100)">Water Revolution Foundation unveils YETI 1.0 to evaluate environmental impact in yachting</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> will work with an independent scientific advisory board composed of renowned ocean scientists to identify the projects that will have the greatest impact in preserving the ocean and will feed back their findings to the yachting community.“By investing in ocean conservation through this programme, the superyacht community can act as a significant force to solve ocean problems and make a positive collective impact, not only for themselves but for the planet as a whole,” commented the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210814/image/large-2f97f065978c36e73e041f8b3df36273.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210814">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56155" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sustainable mooring: How to preserve the world’s largest lung? (2022-10-13 14:30:00 +0200)">Sustainable mooring: How to preserve the world’s largest lung?</a>The project aims to raise awareness and commitment within the yachting community, and will transform financial support for ocean conservation into a business proposition. The project will create a new age of regenerative development in the yachting sector, to help revive our invaluable marine ecosystems.&nbsp;“The Ocean Assist programme will enable yachting to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which seek to protect planet’s and human health, conserve biodiversity, combat climate change and improve livelihoods for everyone, everywhere,” concluded the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240105/image/large-08aa65fd6517d3cb3aafc9d8202ab996.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240105">

Water Revolution Foundation announces Ocean Assist Fund

The Water Revolution Foundation has announced the Ocean Assist Fund for the superyacht industry, aimed at ocean conservation.

Water Revolution Foundation announces Ocean Assist Fund for ocean conservation

Turkey-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> has unveiled a new 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 superyacht model, with two hulls already in-build. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 motor yacht uses innovative design elements with outstanding craftsmanship and builds upon the already successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163 model.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272706/image/large-0c86f28182ca880acdb5367f9982e42e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272706">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 yacht showcases a collaboration between renowned exterior designer Emrecan Özgün of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a> and esteemed interior design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>. The Bilgin 170 differs from her sistership the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 164, with a larger and more traditional bow shape, to create an overall sleeker appearance.“The layout of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170-I remains identical to its sibling models, ensuring familiarity and ease of use for customers,” explained Emrecan Özgün. “The primary goal during the design process was to optimise the 50-metre models, achieving a more sporty and masculine look, while blending the design seamlessly to offer customers the ability to utilise both open and enclosed spaces under 500 GT.”The interior of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 has been skillfully designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> to complement her striking exterior. She focuses on luxury, comfort, and elegance, while combining the interior functionality with refined aesthetics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272707/image/large-39a30d39b7a0df128f0dcd7bc793e298.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272707">“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 draws on the experience gained from the successful 47 and 50-metre projects and combines elegance with timeless lines. The 499 GT yacht is able to accommodate up to 12 guests and a crew of nine. She has an elegant exterior and interior as well as a unique beach club and outdoor spaces,” explained Berkay Yılmaz, Commercial Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 features an elongated bridge deck aft, extending by 1.5-metres to amplify her living space and offer a spacious and shaded area for guests to unwind. Her beach club on the lower deck ensures plenty of natural light with expansive windows when all three doors are closed.&nbsp;“We are thrilled to unveil the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170, a stunning yacht that represents the pinnacle of design and craftsmanship,” said İsmail Şengün, the CEO at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>. “Emrecan Özgün's innovative approach and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>'s impeccable interior design have resulted in a vessel that exudes sportiness and elegance, elevating the yacht experience to new heights.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272704/image/large-18023ad16112c054f42e20bf68c83c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272704">Key features onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 include her classic bow shape which provides additional private seating and sunbathing areas once her rescue boat for the tender is deployed. Her swim platform also provides direct contact with the sea, as well as sun loungers for guests to relax.The first unit of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 170 series is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024, followed closely by the second unit, which is slated to be available in time for 2025.

New 52m Bilgin 170 superyacht model in-build

Bilgin Yachts has unveiled a new 52m Bilgin 170 superyacht model, with two hulls already in-build.

Bilgin Yachts unveils 52m in-build Bilgin 170 superyacht

The demand for very large sailing yachts is nothing like that for large motor yachts, but over the last few years there has been increased interest in very large sailing yachts. Some projects have been delivered, some are under construction and others are on the drawing board. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271922/image/large-b991006523bd905dbed9b749b4cd42e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271922">We ask a panel of experts – Bart van der Meer (engineering sailing systems at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>), Rudy Jurg (sales manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>), Rob Doyle (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rob Doyle Design (Company)">Rob Doyle Design</a>), Thys Nikkels (<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 Bill Tripp (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp Design</a>) – about the challenges of designing, building and operating a 100-metre sloop.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271904/image/large-0e8d661bb3efb5b36591b231f65ec1e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271904">Is it possible to create the mast and rigging for a 100-metre sloop that is both safe and Class approved?&nbsp;Bart van der Meer: Yes, it is certainly possible to create a complete rig and sailing system for a yacht of this size. It does, of course, present some interesting challenges, but Rondal has built its reputation on resolving challenges.&nbsp;Rob Doyle: For a 100-metre sloop in terms of length overall, no, it is not possible. For a 100-metre spar height, yes, that is possible. If someone says ’yes’ to a 100-metre LOA yacht they are out of their depth and have not fully researched all the options involved. At RDD we have done a huge amount of research on this question and we are one of the few naval architects and design studios that have an understanding of the complexibility of such a big rig. Class approval would be difficult, but they will lean hard on the naval architect’s calculations, research and experience.&nbsp;Thys Nikkels: When we are pushing boundaries with any aspect of a design the answer is always ‘Do your homework!’ If you do not have experience with a certain size or configuration you have to do the necessary research and development to prove the design is feasible. Feasible in concept, safe in construction and safe in operation, only then can you tell a client that it is possible, and to do that you have to work with a team of researchers, material specialists, builders to find the required solutions for the challenges.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108433/image/large-6f7ee4bb350c7e7604865e0774d55463.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108433">Are there any suppliers who would take the risk of building such a yacht?Bart van der Meer: We have already built three impressive 70-metre-plus &nbsp;rigs and are currently planning a large rig for an 85-metre sloop, which will become one of the world’s largest.Rob Doyle: There are two really only two manufacturers that can build big rigs. Rigging would be another significant difficulty, along with winches, systems, furling, hull structures, regulations and more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271932/image/large-fe57b0ec686c9fcbbe3f0f91922d0a1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271932">Even if you could build it, would it be safe to operate for the crew?Bart van der Meer: Given the exceptional loads, risk factors for the crew are already an important factor in planning sailing systems for today’s largest sailing yachts, especially when racing. These loads and the sheer length and weight of running rigging do increase exponentially when looking at a rig for a 100-metre sloop. But we should keep in mind that, at this end of the superyacht fleet, only the most highly qualified and experienced crew would manage and trim the sail plan. They would do so with access to very sophisticated load sensors and safety triggers to ensure loads and risks remain within the design boundaries. There is also the possibility that these big rigs could be operated fully automatically. Especially as the cost related to fully automating a sailing system becomes smaller in comparison to the overall cost. However, this route could present new challenges of its own until fully proven.Rob Doyle: We will always design rigs with safe operation in mind, the numbers involved are huge and operation of a sail plan of this size would be very difficult, if not impossible. The size of the systems to control such a rig are significant and very detailed research is required, the sparmakers can build very big rigs – the limit is the yacht not the spar tube.&nbsp;Thys Nikkels: In the end, a large sloop will only work for the client if it can be safely and relatively easily operated by the crew. Otherwise the rig will never, or only sporadically, be used.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236181/image/large-38e23873797382eff5e629953f24cb77.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236181">Have you had any requests for such a large project and do you expect that one day a client will decide to build one?Rudy Jurg: We have already been introduced to enquiries and concepts of this size that for one reason or another have yet to progress. I have little doubt that 100-metre-plus rigs will be built in the future. The first one will be commissioned by a very ambitious and visionary individual with deep pockets. Once this client’s project is afloat, others are more likely to follow.&nbsp;Rob Doyle: Yes, we have had requests for such yachts a number of times. What we explain first is that the jump from 78-metre M5 to a sloop with a spar length of 100 metres is enormous. If you have not designed and built big rigs before, then a client is very exposed. At RDD we have designed more big rigs, both sloop and ketches, than many other naval architects, but the numbers are staggering when you present the research and the real build numbers. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272049/image/large-6060ad9c10f61da7535208d03e662ce4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272049">What are the cost implications of building a 100-metre sloop compared with a schooner of similar size?&nbsp;Bart van der Meer: One of the biggest cost implications is that most of the hardware needs to be designed from scratch for the sloop. Nothing on this scale is readily available on the market: no furlers, no toggles, no winches. And it needs to be designed not just bigger, but exponentially bigger. Take a runner winch, for example. From a 30-metre sloop to a 60-metre sloop, the retrieving length will double and the pull force goes from roughly 10 to 30 tonnes. If you want to be able to retrieve the runners at the same time, you’ll need four times more winch power to double the speed and more than double the force.&nbsp;When you recall it was considered doubtful if you could fly a spinnaker from the mast of a 100-foot sloop 30 years ago, we can see that the evolution of marine design technology has always innovated to address such issues. The expertise is there to make the rig of a 100-metre sloop happen, &nbsp;as long as it is accepted that substantial system development costs as well as the hardware manufacturing costs will bear heavily on the first project. For these reasons, it will certainly cost more than the rig of a 100-metre schooner or ketch.Rob Doyle: Hard questions because if you want to be the tip of the sword, a visionary owner that wants to reach for the stars and build the biggest sloop. But you may need to ask yourself: is the ketch a better option at the 100-metre LOA size?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236173/image/large-d089b6d8c8cd89662da7e3fc43a4f62c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236173">Given all the factors above and from your own experience, what is the ideal size for a super-sloop?Rudy Jurg: It is difficult to say there is an ideal size, though we do know that the ‘ideal’ size keeps on growing as larger yachts prove their reliability and their capacity to deliver exceptional lifestyle experiences and amenities to owners and their guests. Ultimately the ‘ideal’ will always be related to owners’ plans, their financial resources, their vision and ambition.Rob Doyle: I believe an 85-metre LOA sloop would be the limit, but there are different factors at play that have to be understood and it's more about the length/beam ratio than LOA, which would be a more suitable metric to start with. On the limit of tube lengths, you need to ask the spar maker for that number, but we are comfortable with the tube lengths we have spoken to clients and sparmakers about.This article was originally published in September 2022 of Issue 1 of the How to Build It magazine. <a href="https://superyachttimes.com/api/download/how-to-build-it-issue-1" target="_blank">You can download the entire magazine for free here</a>.

Ask the Expert: Is a 100-metre sloop feasible or even desirable?

SYT asked a panel of experts about the challenges of designing, building and operating a 100-metre sloop.


The 23.98-metre eponymous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless Yachts (Company)">Timeless</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8491" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless23.98m (78'8&quot;)Timeless Yachts2018">Timeless</a> sold at auction with broker Arjen Hoeksma of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk Yacht Brokers</a> and auction organiser Wim Schimmel of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6345" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtBid.com (Company)">YachtBid</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273147/image/large-9cdf3e8827b28f7ea267985a8939a44e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273147">The custom-built explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8491" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless23.98m (78'8&quot;)Timeless Yachts2018">Timeless</a> was built and launched in 2018 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless Yachts (Company)">Timeless Yachts</a> in Poland. The aluminium motor yacht is equipped with two decks of luxury and features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Studio Strawinski (Company)">Yacht Studio Strawinski</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259773/image/large-b5267efe59a0c30aa7a699a187b7d97e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259773"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259774/image/large-ab9b68e33c321344cb59fb6a8743d69d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259774"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8491" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless23.98m (78'8&quot;)Timeless Yachts2018"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259762/image/large-57d8a09a47d3724e8c7a7fce6d39f2cd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259762">Timeless</a> can comfortably sleep up to eight guests across a four stateroom layout and offers a timeless interior design with a neutral colour palette. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273148/image/large-3609236d22317356cee5295f47d2664f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273148"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259759/image/large-aa11e0dc64737a8b5f7dce57ed28dd8b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259759">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8491" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless23.98m (78'8&quot;)Timeless Yachts2018">Timeless</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, Timeless had a starting price at auction of €1,000,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259755/image/large-02ecfdb667ba2ce773a4ca8f5b226f4d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259755">

Explorer yacht Timeless sold at auction

The 24m Timeless yacht Timeless sold at auction with a last known starting price of €1,000,000. 

24m explorer yacht Timeless sold at auction

The 29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intermarine Savannah (Company)">Intermarine</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5543" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lukousaurus29.0m (95'2&quot;)Intermarine Savannah2001">Lukousaurus</a>&nbsp;previously named Krishelle, has been sold with Matthew Martin of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the buyer and Peter Jeisey of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Isle Marina (Company)">Grand Isle Marina</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273152/image/large-8bdac6b289c8e1c258b395ba718419e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273152">The flybridge yacht was delivered in 2001 and is the ninth-largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intermarine Savannah (Company)">Intermarine</a>. She features interior design by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>. Up to six guests are accommodated onboard the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5543" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lukousaurus29.0m (95'2&quot;)Intermarine Savannah2001">Lukousaurus</a>, and she also has accommodation for three crew members including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273153/image/large-e19fce349a3584a61a2c665c9a9f1831.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273153"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273154/image/large-242b61559360d3226ed6fe6523d3c6fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273154">The flybridge yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a top speed of 22 knots. The yacht carries 15,991 litres of fuel onboard.Her last known asking price was $1,595,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190630/image/large-ff93ff09df2c68c6b6c73caaba78150a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190630">

29m Intermarine flybridge yacht Lukousaurus sold

The 29-metre Intermarine flybridge yacht Lukousaurus has sold with Fraser representing the buyer and Grand Isle Marina representing the seller

29m Intermarine motor yacht Lukousaurus sold

The 24.73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11965" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alin24.73m (81'2&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2010">Alin</a> has been sold in an in-house deal with Marco Fiorani of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idea Yachting (Company)">Idea Yachting</a> representing both the buyer and the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218596/image/large-864486f9b85dfc9372a38a171aada1a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218596"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218588/image/large-4f519970c2f52d94910802cae0667114.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218588"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218589/image/large-bcdefded288920af83581702979a0482.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218589">The motor yacht was delivered in 2010 and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, while her interior was also penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>. Up to eight guests are accommodated onboard the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11965" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alin24.73m (81'2&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2010">Alin</a>, and she also has accommodation for four crew members, including the captain. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11965" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alin24.73m (81'2&quot;)Ferretti Yachts2010"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218586/image/large-4449acff63ccec040b780eff05b8cac6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218586"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218600/image/large-45c738fb1fdab4085b2281a5faca0250.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218600">Alin </a>has a grp hull and grp superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 27 knots and a top speed of 30 knots. The yacht carries 6,750 litres of fuel onboard, and 1,320 litres of water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/218603/image/large-4fd75083ae73aa12dd93762a1fd8522c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/218603">Her last known asking price was €2,200,000.

25m Ferretti motor yacht Alin sold

24.73-metre Ferretti motor yacht Alin has sold with Marco Fiorani of Idea Yachting, representing both the buyer and the seller.

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> got off to a perfect start yesterday. A north-easterly breeze of about 7 knots intensified, as expected, to around 12 knots and rotated towards the southeast over the course of the day. At 1 p.m. the Race Committee sounded the start for the 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/476" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fitzroy Yachts (Company)">Fitzroy Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gitana45.0m (147'8&quot;)Fitzroy Yachts2009">Gitana</a> was the first superyacht off the line in the staggered starting sequence. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273210/image/large-1ca68fcebecb25729ddbe561c9b9ef4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273210">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 started their races at 1:30 p.m and the SW105 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> quickly flew ahead of the fleet. Both divisions started in Porto Cervo before rounding the island of Monaci. After leaving the Monaci lighthouse to port, the superyacht division sailed up the coast of the island of Caprera and entered the Saline gulf, where they left a mark to port before returning to Porto Cervo via the Bisce Pass, for a total of approximately 20 miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273214/image/large-9e5198223ed71b0cf766b8e8ad9b612a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273214">Until the first mark, 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> remained at the back of the fleet, but took a close line around the Monaci island, jibbing ahead of the fleet and taking a steady lead on the race to the island of Caprera. The superyacht's lead steadily grew throughout the afternoon, with the rest of the fleet behind her. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273213/image/large-9cad2daf9a17b1b42df2cf63f9c4f266.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273213">The first day saw the 33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> 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> take victory in the Superyacht Cruising Class division, followed by another 108-footer in the form of Inoui, with owner-helmsman and regular participant in the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, Marco Vogele, on board. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> <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> fought for most of the course with <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>, another 33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> yacht which already has a win in Porto Cervo under her belt, when she was known as Missy. 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>, meanwhile, claimed the top spot in the Combined Performance and Cruising Class, finishing the race by a 2 minute corrected lead, having started last in the staggered starting sequence.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273215/image/large-d39a3ba7e0942006f83c4c4454284d09.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273215">Ken Read, multi-award winning sailor and tactician on 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>, declared: "We couldn't have asked for a better day here in Porto Cervo. Sunshine, flat seas and a gentle breeze of 12 knots, a perfect situation for these boats. The beauty of this place always amazes me and sailing here with these boats is a unique experience, they let me have a few moments in which to look around and smile, because honestly there is nothing more beautiful than all this."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273216/image/large-8fefcfc59674712fada243c28e3a3226.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273216">Results aren't drawn up for the boats taking part in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, reflecting the particularly convivial atmosphere that reigns at this gathering, now in its 17th edition. The fleet sailed in a compact group and the owners were able to enjoy the same course as the Superyacht division. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273212/image/large-5876fe1fa0da0cc510c8beaa12159f3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273212">Racing continues today, 8th June, with a breeze similar to today's forecast. The start for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous division is scheduled for 11:30 a.m, followed by the Superyacht division at around midday. Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the event is is now in its 16th edition.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273211/image/large-293abf27b8bbaa226731cc42ce1438a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273211">

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 day 1

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta began yesterday with wallycento V taking the day.

Wallycento V takes the first day at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273033/image/large-666e4cc9afe6511029b40f19c9037df1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273033">Spotted last week anchored in Antibes is the 91.5-metre Ice-Classed superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tranquility91.5m (300'2&quot;)Oceanco2014">Tranquility</a>. Previously known as Equanimity, the true world exploration vessel was delivered in 2014 as one of the largest vessels in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> fleet. She features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>, elegant exterior lines by her builder and an oriental-inspired interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. Onboard, the 2,998 GT superyacht can accommodate up to 18 guests and comes complete with a helicopter landing pad, a large swimming pool as well as a gym and wellness centre. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tranquility91.5m (300'2&quot;)Oceanco2014">Tranquility</a> is currently listed for sale with an asking price of €149,900,000. She's also available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>. Take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53489" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Five coolest things to do on board Tranquility (2021-08-09 12:00:00 +0200)">onboard here</a>.

92m superyacht Tranquility in Antibes

The 92m superyacht Tranquility, built by Oceanco, is seen here anchored in Antibes.

The 60.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/samadhi/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Samadhi, for sale</a>, was commissioned by experienced owners and has been maintained to the highest standards, leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273156/image/large-2c77f3d6b7f8fdd330e353849437c5d4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273156"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt</a> and has recently completed an extensive refit in May 2023. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> also boasts a contemporary interior design by the highly sought after French designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273158/image/large-daf86144ea0b19cb956ee874b7754b56.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273158"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273159/image/large-adec3172a22e865e28c8d3070c512713.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273159"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273157/image/large-1e3332a9b18c44c3df3d068ddc655e8b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273157"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> offers guests 1,036 GT of interior space, and her large main saloon is bathed in plenty of natural light, thanks to picture windows that line her port and starboard lengths. Forward of this area is her dining area with seating for up to 10 guests around her circular table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273162/image/large-2d911aa5f2a0856d787122b4cb1aa167.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273162"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273177/image/large-264c62eef56c98f56303d6288e1989a8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273177">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her owner's suite located on the main deck. The master suite includes an office, handcrafted wardrobes and a luxurious marble ensuite bathroom with sauna, tub and shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273171/image/large-c621da269dc4ea50fb1c4dced4019861.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273171"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273174/image/large-84aec8bfe616f2046337931e5012c871.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273174"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273176/image/large-b596e1f6e6e7754e15b7c2280ec1019b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273176">The remaining guest staterooms are situated on the lower deck and consist of two double staterooms and two convertible twins, all with ensuite bathrooms. There is also an additional stateroom which is suited for children, or staff such as a nanny.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273160/image/large-e2c84bd8b93d3fe3b758bd7269e3ec1f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273160"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273163/image/large-612f41f03323e071ae2748d6a455233d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273163"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> features plenty of exterior spaces, perfect for entertaining or socialising. Her skylounge includes a cinema room, which connects to the upper deck alfresco dining area. Other key amenities onboard include a fully equipped gym and a packed toy box with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cayago AG / Seabob (Company)">Seabobs</a>, Jet Skis, a waterslide, trampoline and an assortment of diving and snorkelling gear.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273190/image/large-851a140faf30ccfb125082e9b96c2749.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273190">=<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273185/image/large-9531e439140a8edab685ed3224e3da9d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273185">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/feadship/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Feadship yacht for sale</a> comes equipped with a fleet of three tenders, including a 2022 VQ45 Vanquish Chase Tender, for making the most of shore excursions. Her large swim platform can be accessed via an elegant staircase from her main deck aft, providing direct access to the ocean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273183/image/large-74464d8cd571349b577653afd6581fdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273180/image/large-41386f76e1b27af67eff31db061e2466.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273180"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273186/image/large-24c36e7130e14a893e34b288b6cf4503.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273186">The upper deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> allows guests to relax with panoramic views, as well as shade from her hard top. Guests can also make use of her sun deck to top up their tans, or lounge in her raised Jacuzzi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273193/image/large-8269ab0b4f2d5f0ec316199d0e6b7060.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273193"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273192/image/large-fd51a7a58b480155bd334683868986f3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273192">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines allowing her to reach a top speed of 16 knots and cruise at 13 knots with an ocean-crossing range of 5,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273196/image/large-20f17d6a3243cb9faa310ba269b1a045.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273196">

61m Feadship superyacht Samadhi for sale

The 61m Feadship superyacht Samadhi has entered the market in turnkey condition. 

As part of our history series from revered in-house yacht historian, Malcolm Wood, SYT takes a closer look at yacht builders that are, for one reason or another, no longer in existence. Across these past two issues, we explore the Camper &amp; Nicholsons shipyard of Gosport and Southampton in the UK. In part one of this yacht builder’s history, we looked at the early years of the yard’s production that covered all the sailing yachts. In this second part, we turn to the steam and motor yachts that they built over their two centuries of existence. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/46375/image/large-bdc7cacaf437a270b63775523c5e54b2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46375">The first steam yacht to be constructed by the yard at their Gosport facility was the Wilia for the German Prince Saya-Wittgenstein in 1872. Designed by Ben Nicholson this yacht had an overall length of 45.4-metres and a length on deck of 41.6-metres and was powered by a Maudslay 40 nhp steam engine.Of the 56 steam and motor yachts over 30 metres delivered by the firm, the largest prior to WWI were the 70.1-metre Miranda for Lord Leith, and the 71.5-metre Marynthea for H.J. Mason. They were built in 1910 and 1911 respectively. Another large steam-powered yacht built around this period was the 64.3-metre Sagitta for the Duc de Valencay.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46376/image/large-a97cef5ec065ccb415e7d1001a5741be.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46376">Large yachts had their hulls constructed by the J.I. Thornycroft or Day Summers yards as the facilities at Gosport were limited to smaller sizes. One of the most important large powered yachts delivered prior to the 1914-1918 war was the Pioneer. This 45.6-metre vessel was powered by twin 250hp Polar diesel engines – the first large motor yacht built in the UK and a true pioneer as a forerunner of today’s motor yachts.&nbsp;Mention should also be made of the 65.1-metre Ara that had been ordered in 1913 and was delayed until 1917 owing to the default of her owner. Acquired by the French Government as a naval sloop, this vessel was acquired by William K. Vanderbilt II in 1922 and re-converted to a yacht. She was the first large yacht to be built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">C&amp;N’s</a> Southampton yard.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46374/image/large-5ce15f36b81c4e16a22a889880386f64.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46374">Post-WWI, the emphasis turned to producing diesel-engined yachts in the powered sector. The first 30m+ power yacht completed after cessation of hostilities was the 40-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey Mist41.15m (135'0&quot;)">Grey Mist&nbsp;</a>delivered in 1920. This yacht is still in service today under her original name.&nbsp;A further 14 motor yachts were delivered in the 1920s, including three over 60 metres. Owners included the Earl of Dunraven, Lionel de Rothschild, T.O.M. Sopwith and Mme.Virginie Heriot. During the 1930s, when times were affected by the Wall Street Crash, the company were nevertheless successful in acquiring 10 new large motor yachts orders. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/46377/image/large-1156995d3b1056efaccfdef2b42f2328.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46377">The largest of these was the 80.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)">Philante</a> for T.O.M. Sopwith, a long time client of the company. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)">Philante</a> was requisitioned by the British Government for war service in 1939 and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)">HMS Philante</a>. In 1946, the yacht was returned to her owner and in July 1947 was acquired by the Norwegian Government for 1.5 million Norwegian kroner. The yacht returned to Camper &amp; Nicholsons for a refit that year and was finally commissioned for King Haakon in June 1948 and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Norge76.26m (250'2&quot;)">Norge</a>. The yacht regularly sails with the Norwegian royal family and other Scandinavian royal invitees in the summer months.&nbsp;Following the cessation of WWII, the days of the large luxurious motor yacht were at an end for the foreseeable future. The company, however, managed to gain several orders for 30m+ motor yachts in the early 1960s starting with the 31.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Navigator31.08m (101'12&quot;)">Minona&nbsp;</a>in 1961. In 1966 and 1967, two larger motor yachts of 45.5-metres were delivered to M. Paulin Richier of France, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3722" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northwind II45.57m (149'6&quot;)">Chambel IV</a> and the Terancar Nitani&nbsp;to M. Barsi Mense of Italy.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46378/image/large-11520c64aec08d33640086b4eebf67fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46378">The final two motor yachts over 30 metres were the 39.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emera39.43m (129'4&quot;)">Stilvi</a> for the Greek owner Z.L. Cambanis in 1974 and the 33.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Absolute Pleasure33.9m (111'3&quot;)">Araminta III</a> for Sir Richard Prince-Smith in 1975. Although there were several motor yachts under 30 metres delivered in the postwar years it is believed the final one was the 27.7-metre Baobab for a Spanish owner.Whilst the foregoing is a short precis of this prolific company’s power yacht output, it should be pointed out that Camper &amp; Nicholsons also built a wide variety of naval craft, small cargo vessels, ferries, launches and other small commercial craft. This was in addition to their prolific output of sailing yachts that were covered in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The ghost of yards past: Camper & Nicholsons - Part 1 (2018-08-20 14:30:00 +0200)">Part 1</a> of this article. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23641/image/large-5807815e2703721ae6618b7a54d59cdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23641"></a> This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

The ghost of yards past: Camper & Nicholsons - Part II

Following the recent death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, rumour has it that the British Government wants to construct a new Royal Yacht in Prince Philip's honour. With an estimated cost of £200 million, the news has certainly caused a splash.SuperYacht Times takes a look at the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia and its impressive superstructure, while noting new design concepts from the likes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> about a successor yacht, about which rumours have abounded for some time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193964/image/large-ea7371184bebcef9e77d229a91433af4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193964">Following the decommission in 1939 of the Victoria &amp; Albert III, Britannia’s predecessor and first Royal Yacht not powered by sail, it was decided that a new Royal Yacht should be commissioned to travel the globe in both tropic and arctic waters, whilst doubling as a hospital ship in case of war.In 1952, the Royal contract was given to the world-famous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Co</a> shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland, by the Admiralty. Commissioned with dual purpose in mind, Britannia’s designs had to be developed simultaneously for both Royal Yacht and hospital ship roles, with the best arrangements to meet both requirements. To help with this grand task, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Brown & Sons (Company)">John Brown &amp; Co</a> appointed A. McInnes Gardner &amp; Partners as their decorative architects for Britannia’s interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193962/image/large-c5814d40539196b3468cdc26bf29a85d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193962">Despite being a Royal Yacht for the Queen, Britannia was fitted with ship stabilisers, air-conditioning units, large 24-hour laundry facilities, and comparatively high speeds in case of her conversion to hospital ship. Under this pretense, she could accommodate up-to 200 patients.Britannia was given a modern appearance with a clipper bow and modified cruiser stern, moving away from the more traditional appearance associated with Royal Yachts of swan bow’s and counter sterns. She was, however, built with the three mast requirements of a Royal Yacht, where the Royal Standard is worn at the Main, the Flag of the Lord High Admiral at the Fore, and the Union Flag at the Mizzen.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193965/image/large-69dffd840e87313abfa5d746fdbb3e39.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193965">The 126-metre Royal Yacht Britannia, weighing 5769 GT, was powered by 12,000 shaft horsepower engines enabling her to reach speeds of 22.75 knots, or a seagoing cruising speed of 21 knots. Including extra tank capacity, she could carry 490 tons of oil fuel and 195 tons of fresh water, sufficient for long ocean voyages.The royal apartments, located on the shelter deck, featured a veranda leading onto a sun deck, with a staircase leading to the upper deck where Her Majesty and His Majesty had sitting rooms, a grand dining-room hosting up-to 56 guests and a drawing room, with the possibility of opening all areas into one large reception space. On the main deck were the household and guest staterooms, while royal staff are accommodated on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193963/image/large-54008215f77af2eefb087467cca15b86.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193963">The Royal Yacht Britannia was captained by the Admiral, who was in charge of some 19 officers and 220-250 yachtsmen on board. Whilst Britannia was designed as the Queen’s personal ship, she served multiple purposes and was used for royal honeymoons, state functions, ambassador to British business - hosting world-leading business and political figures to promote trade and industry around the globe - and even helped evacuate British nationals and others from Aden, South Yemen in 1986 following an outbreak of civil war.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193967/image/large-742afd6d0cd962947360a7e1b17c6406.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193967"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193961/image/large-124d405ff2167fc6d173cc9c69fa099d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193961">After Britannia’s launch in April 1953, her final touches were added and she began sea trials in November 1953 off the West Coast of Scotland. Upon successful completion, she was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 11 January, 1954.Before her decommission in 1997 by the sitting British Government at the time, Britannia made over 696 foreign visits to over 135 countries, and 272 visits in British waters, steaming over 1,087,623 nautical miles, equivalent to round the world once every year of her service. She is now permanently berthed in Edinburgh, open for tourists to view.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193966/image/large-afc4660044e9c97601f557bd406d9c1f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193966">Since 1997, there have been multiple new yacht concepts, outlining a potential design for a future Royal Yacht. These discussions have since picked up pace following His Majesty’s death. In 2016, British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a> revealed its designs - initially launched in 1997 - for a successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia. The new-design superyacht would be 150-metres in length, and feature a red hull, navy topside, and white superstructure to look suitably patriotic. Key features would include an aft-deck helipad, superyacht staircase into the foyer, and additional interior space with a timeless design to accommodate grand parties.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193960/image/large-3a5de5b77cb55d63f784d10b9398219f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193960"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193959/image/large-24c22077cb1d123ec78621278577890f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193959"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193958/image/large-52b1eeff200250913bd2b4f2908fc1b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193958">Only time will tell if we may, one day, see a new Royal Yacht.

Royal Yacht Britannia in history

Following the recent death of Prince Philip, The Duke Of Edinburgh, SuperYacht Times takes a look at the history of Royal Yacht Britannia

Royal Yacht Britannia: A look back in history

Lurssen's fleet of 100m+ superyachts

Lürssen has delivered 22 superyachts that exceed 100m in length. SYT runs through the list. 

Lürssen's giants: the German builder’s fleet of 100m+ superyachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Tommaso Spadolini</a> is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year – and what a year the design studio has already had already, unveiling three new superyacht projects.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tommaso Spadolini unveils 90m superyacht concept with vast beach club (2023-01-16 13:15:00 +0100)">largest project presented was a 90-metre concept</a> which, if taken to build, would be the designer’s flagship superyacht. In a matter of weeks, after the 90-metre was showcased, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Spadolini</a> pulled the wraps off of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tommaso Spadolini unveils new 48m superyacht concept (2023-03-07 11:30:00 +0100)">a 48.5-metre, characterised by a semi-vertical bow</a> and very generous living space. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56954" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa unveils 50m superyacht concept Codecasa Jet 50 (2023-02-16 12:00:00 +0100)">third project is the most radical</a>, designed for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> and inspired by aviation. The studio has been a hive of activities.&nbsp;SuperYacht Times caught up with the Italian designer to discover more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24766/image/large-df6216f2900ddcc75b7ac6ee454aac24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24766">Do you have any reflective thoughts after designing yachts for nearly half a century?&nbsp;Some years have been truly crucial and have seen significant changes. I have had the privilege of going through them, progressively tackling different themes, from the serial production of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canados (Company)">Canados</a> and Aprea yachts to building <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foners41.5m (136'2&quot;)Izar2000">Foners</a>, the fastest yacht in the world built for the King of Spain without forgetting the world of superyachts for many affectionate clients, for whom in some cases I have also designed several boats.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254144/image/large-f745df6f4f0984c08ef4c436e33b4736.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254144">With the release of three superyacht concepts in as many months, can we expect any more designs this year?&nbsp;In fact, perhaps also as a reaction to the difficult Covid period we have just gone through, I am in a rich design moment and I do not rule out presenting other design solutions soon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24753/image/large-0fae192ab2f8d9eb43ba046a7e505dc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24753">Can we expect the 90m superyacht or 48m concept to be taken to build?&nbsp;For both the 90 and the 48 I worked with the requirements of a shipowner in mind; both feasibility projects are in the evaluation phase, waiting to activate the shipyard selection.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263102/image/large-080cd09835ad3d3ae6d7f8b33c703058.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263102">What led you to reimagine the lines of superyachts for the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a>&nbsp;Jet, incorporating designs from the aviation sector?&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> Jet 2020 is the brainchild of Fulvio Codecasa, who called me to collaborate on his futuristic project. Obviously the idea excited me, to the point of also developing the Jet 50, a smaller boat with the same philosophy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208827/image/large-b74fbd2b424043a1c3021c78fe998a0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208827">Codecasa delivered&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Legacy56.0m (183'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2021">My Legacy</a>&nbsp;in 2021, featuring an interior by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Tommaso Spadolini</a>. Can you share anything about the project?&nbsp;I was delighted to work on the interiors of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Legacy56.0m (183'9&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2021">My Legacy</a>, which reflect the taste and culture of the owner, perfectly integrated with the design and the very high quality of the shipyard's workmanship. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/26752/image/large-c7676b66705fe87de5a6cabf3684db55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26752">To talk about flagships, how was the experience designing the 70m superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="High Power III70.0m (229'8&quot;)Rossinavi2011">High Power III</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>?&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>'s 70m, launched as Numptia, was a wonderful design experience, shared with the owner, who spent over 300 days in our Florence studio, actively participating in the evolution of the project.

In conversation with Tommaso Spadolini 

SuperYacht Times caught up with Tommaso Spadolini to learn more about his new projects.