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For our latest ‘how to’ topic, we contacted some of the top brokers in the industry, to find out the five most important things to consider when buying your first sailing yacht.&nbsp;<ul><li>To go cruising or to go racing</li><li>Make sure your sailing yacht can travel all destinations you want</li><li>If you want to charter your yacht or to make her private, think of it beforehand</li><li>Determine the water toys you need to bring on board</li><li>The nostalgia of an old vessel vs. the excitement of writing your own history with a new sailboat</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91366/image/large-1245d7205eb829b64cc4a5051a8f7fa0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91366">What type of sailing are you looking to do - cruising vs. racing?&nbsp;Racing and cruising vessels have a unique set of characteristics and specifications and they often come with a vastly different price bracket. High-performance vessels are often more technically advanced and more challenging to sail, demanding more crew and investment. This should be a consideration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199745/image/large-a22583e5d033f7cb731f1397953b8d0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199745">Tim Carbury of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> commented, “I think everyone wants a boat that sails properly. Today, most sailing yachts are designed with some sort of performance or sailing ability in mind. The large <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> yachts are a good example. Most clients want to buy something that is primarily for cruising, but has the ability to go regatta sailing.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184003/image/large-e10f1e01e19053174bcb01ffc12398a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184003">Where is the Intended sailing location? Where you want to sail is a major factor when buying any yacht, but especially a sailing yacht. Keel depth is an important consideration when thinking about your desired cruising ground.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/34512/image/large-f57624dac272d7bb2f3f194353a78863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34512">Nick Hill, Partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a>, commented, “Many first time big yacht owners buy sailing yachts to do a circumnavigation – which means long term planning for reliable engineering and easy maintenance to traverse large expanses of ocean.”Henry Smith, Partner &amp; Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil Wright &amp; Partners,</a> remarked, “If you are going to spend a lot of time sailing in shallow waters around the Bahamas you will need to consider the draft and it’s quite possible a number of yachts with a fixed keel will be ruled out. Should you opt for a fixed keel, a draft of 4.75m is about optimal, enabling a yacht to enter most popular ports around the world. Should you want a lifting keel then you will need to factor this into the not insignificant cost of a new build and this will likely be reflected in the asking price of a brokerage yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/85211/image/large-78c4406d954cabb70e22eea5cbb9d86a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/85211">Do you intend to charter your yacht or is this going to be a private, family vessel?Yachts entering the charter market demand different focal points than vessels used solely for private sailing. Vessels which are too individualistic will struggle in the charter market, and a yacht which has been tailored for north Atlantic exploration, won’t thrive in the Mediterranean.&nbsp;Tim Langead, Sales Broker 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>, commented, “The sailing yacht market is almost the opposite of the motor yacht market, in that the majority are private. Whether you are planning to charter a yacht is an important consideration from the beginning of the motor yacht purchasing process, however it’s a question that comes much later when buying a sailing yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116021/image/large-6773709c37095d55868027bd7feae5b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116021">Nick Hill added that crew accommodation is also an important factor. “The majority of sailing yachts have a single accommodation deck, so crew interaction is often inevitable, and the level of service tends to be more informal, simply due to the space and facilities available.”What is the yacht equipped with, such as diving equipment, toys - this can determine size:Henry Smith of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil Wright &amp; Partners</a> commented, “We don’t generally see sailing boats with large inventories of toys – there just isn’t space. The toys we tend to see are smaller sailing dinghies, electric surfboards and similar. However, the era of the chase boat is creeping into sailing yachts now and they are becoming more common. In one instance I have worked on recently, we equipped a chase boat as a mobile dive centre where the owner can rest and enjoy the trappings of his sailing yacht between dives without the need to return to the sailing yacht itself.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/75048/image/large-0d5f3ab5a64d13750bb5164a0c013402.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75048">What are the advantages and disadvantages of used vs. new sailing yachts?With differing lead times, costs and options for customisation, the difference between any type of new and used yacht is consistent, but sailing yachts have their own particular advantages and disadvantages.&nbsp;Tim Carbury remarked, “Some of the buyers I work with appreciate the provenance of a sailing yacht. There is quite often a lot of nostalgia with sailboats – some owners love the idea of knowing that the boat is 30 years old and has been round the world a few times and been upgraded by different owners along the way. Of course, sailing yachts have different areas of wear and tear to motor yachts, and for some owners, a new boat with fresh rigging and sails is what they want.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20256/image/large-a492c3668674190d0f40ec09091492c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20256">Finally Tim Langmead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> added, “The big advantage of buying a used sailing yacht is, of course, the price. On the flip side, you inherit the previous owner’s issues. Technology is moving so quickly, especially in terms of rigging, masts and sails, that you risk being behind the tech curve if you buy a ten-year-old yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176999/image/large-3f74abf5753478a8fe01350cc650c509.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176999">

Top tips for sailing yacht ownership

SYT chats to industry professionals to find out what you should consider before you buy a sailing yacht.

Five things to consider before buying your first sailing yacht

The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palma Superyacht Show - 2021">Palma Superyacht Show 2021</a> is set to go ahead at Marina Moll Vell in Palma de Mallorca from 3rd to 6th of June. The event’s organisers expect approximately 38,000 visitors, 75 international exhibitors and 80 superyachts for sale or charter, on display.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195675/image/large-3fc8b32b2f13f03323c09977bdb7e444.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195675">This year’s edition of the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palma Superyacht Show - 2021">Palma Superyacht Show</a>, which was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will host superyachts such as 50.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a>, the 35.35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Permare s.r.l. (Company)">Permare</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Il Gattopardo35.35m (115'12&quot;)Permare s.r.l.2012">Il Gattopardo</a>, the 31.68-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Dream31.68m (103'11&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Ocean Dream</a>, the 26.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush X26.3m (86'3&quot;)Sunseeker2015">Rush X</a>, the 30.63-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> racing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexia30.63m (100'6&quot;)Wally2004">Alexia</a> and many more.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110319/image/large-fdb0b2e067e6bc0f6dd357a5d00752bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110319"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181729/image/large-53a40fd31cca531ba9b24447236487d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181729">The event will showcase a variety of motor and sailing superyachts for sale, in addition to all-things charter. Potential charterers will have the opportunity to tour superyachts, converse with their captains and get firsthand knowledge from industry experts about trends in destinations, itineraries and luxuries on board.The <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palma Superyacht Show - 2021">Palma Superyacht Show</a> will cover all corners of the superyacht world, showcasing leading industry professionals from brokerage firms such as <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>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> to superyacht service providers, new builds and more. A separate area has been dedicated entirely to Refit &amp; Repair, in order to target captains, clients and engineers with inquiries of specific refit and repair projects.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195674/image/large-aa4235ff36c421d1a2e00180bcd50cb0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195674">On the diverse compilation of exhibitors, the event’s organisers commented, 'A further attraction is the show’s sweeping array of shore-side exhibitors, showcasing anything from the latest advancements in sail design to cutting edge marine electronics. <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palma Superyacht Show - 2021">The Palma Superyacht Show</a>’s annual exhibitor list encompasses everything you’d expect from one of the biggest events on the yachting calendar.'

Palma Superyacht Show 2021 set to go ahead from June 3-6

After a year’s hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Palma Superyacht Show 2021 will go ahead from June 3-6. Here’s what you need to know:

Everything you need to know about the Palma Superyacht Show 2021

The organisers of the Palma Superyacht Show have announced that the show will go ahead from the 3rd-6th of June.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104200/image/large-1b2569e8d622eeb7401beae5dc72ec0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104200">The confirmation of the event marks it as the first European yacht show to take place since October 2020. Event organisers and industry members, including James Brill of A2B Marine Projects, are elated to welcome back show attendees: &nbsp;“after a year full of conference calls, it will be a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet people in person again.”The event will showcase various superyachts and industry specialists, including the 50.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borkumriff IV50.58m (165'11&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2002">Borkumriff IV</a>, the 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Il Gattopardo35.35m (115'12&quot;)Permare s.r.l.2012">Il Gattopardo</a>, the 26.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rush X26.3m (86'3&quot;)Sunseeker2015">Rush X&nbsp;</a> and the 30.63-metre racing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexia30.63m (100'6&quot;)Wally2004">Alexia</a>.

Palma Superyacht Show 2021 to go ahead

The 2021 edition of the Palma Superyacht Show will go ahead from the 3rd-6th of June.

Palma Superyacht Show 2021 set to be first show of the year

Sailing <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/alexia/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Alexia, for sale</a>, was built by the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> in 2004. The 30.63-metre yacht has full carbon rigging and sleek lines with naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Javier Soto Acebal (Company)">Javier Soto Acebal</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alexia30.63m (100'6&quot;)Wally2003">Alexia</a>’s interiors were designed in-house.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176998/image/large-537403fbe1e59ff362166f45106b1b1e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176998"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177002/image/large-a994b448443e6d29b5ecabd38b402c9c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177002">This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/wally/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Wally yacht for sale</a> has won regattas such as the Maxi Rolex Cup and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Styled with mahogany detailing and cream furnishings throughout, the detailing on this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> is purposefully designed for weight reduction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177010/image/large-b4e5a01a092a0fdb93f01561fb6a9d5d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177010"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177005/image/large-9fc7e95fb34a7186ef31682cb948fb72.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177001/image/large-0cebbcbcd580cd85795a148b158a9fd3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177001">Her previous owner modernised <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/alexia/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Alexia, for sale</a> after a recent refit. The custom yacht has an exceptionally spacious interior fit to accommodate six guests within her five cabins and is equipped with a full-beam master cabin, centre cockpit and a bathing platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176997/image/large-059d73786a01b598da8cf0e8b216da2b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176997">

31m sailing yacht Alexia for sale

New to the market: yacht Alexia for sale! She is a 31m 

Wally build launched in 2004, accommodating up to six guests and four crew.