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Inside Baltic Yachts’ first carbon catamaran build

Inside the build of Zeteo, Baltic Yachts’ first catamaran featuring carbon construction and hybrid propulsion.

Inside the build of 33m Zeteo: Baltic Yachts’ first carbon catamaran

PIBS largest yachts attending

SuperYacht Times highlights the largest yachts set to attend this PBIBS 2026.


Largest yachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2026

The 43.3-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>, built by Finnish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>, is for sale with Simon Goldsworthy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/95724/image/large-4427697ce8a485a86f3a044370e89b6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95724">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> is known for her strong sailing performance and unique naval design. She features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a>, with naval architecture from <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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239432/image/large-42fd6c1231f5d21b2c3f1103f8d9780e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239432">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">yacht Canova for sale</a> was delivered in 2019. Her propulsion system is diesel-electric, allowing noiseless and vibration-free cruising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103584/image/large-f161231990138913f7cbacd0f7e04af2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103584"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103585/image/large-804edf4437f03399b049916a5f95e37d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103585">Below decks, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features four staterooms composed of a master suite, double stateroom, twin stateroom and a single stateroom, making space for sleeping up to eight guests onboard. The main saloon is another highlight, offering 360º view and a spacious area covered in piezo-electric dimmable glass windows, allowing guests to adjust whether they want it clear or opaque.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239433/image/large-6db8717e7d1aab76a9d71b5bbfb60e78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239433">Outdoors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> boasts a spacious deck that guests can enjoy when enjoying the open air or viewing surrounding waters. Furthermore, a long Bimini hardtop also extends from the coachroof over the cockpit, providing a shaded alfresco relaxation area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104436/image/large-16024513ddc363a2e3a3b3e458ad561c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104436">Regarding her performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic yacht for sale</a> is powered by one <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danfoss A/S (Company)">Danfoss</a> engine, giving her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;

Baltic yacht Canova for sale

Canova yacht by Baltic Yachts available on the market with Simon Goldsworthy of Edmiston


43m Baltic sailing yacht Canova for sale

Yachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2025

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the yachts attending the 2025 edition of PIBS, where members of our team will be present. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaghy Boats</a> have announced a partnership planning to build the 32-metre Infiniti 105 yacht. On the market with Sean McCarter of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, an agreement has been made for the construction of hull 1 through to 5.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231506/image/large-a5a7b23d9ec54dbe28bd587363d91354.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231506">The collaboration combines Infiniti Yachts cutting edge design and technology with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaghy Boats</a> high-performance composite yacht construction. The Infiniti 105 yacht features a sleek and aerodynamic design, with advanced hull technology, developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302304/image/large-ce7f60c0a3209350555612326aa31b81.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302304">The Infiniti 105 yacht boasts a sleek glass superstructure, echoing the curves of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Design</a>. Her main saloon seating is positioned beneath this, allowing for a natural flow of light in her interior spaces.This arrangement also eradicates the traditional corridor that leads through a saloon and creates a more dynamic and social space. The Infiniti 105 yacht can accommodate up to six guests in three well-appointed staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231509/image/large-3d6eacd1db243b870cb743bf9fa71e30.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231509">Several layout options are available, with the owner able to adapt the final design to suit their needs. Various seating options are available in the cockpit, to best suit how the owner spends their time onboard, with one more suited to cruising, and the other offering more open space for ease of crew movement when competing.The Infiniti 105 yacht is constructed using pre-preg carbon fibre, with a combination of foam and Nomex cores cured under vacuum to ensure a lightweight, stiff structure. There is the option of a hydraulic lifting keel to further improve performance and allow for access into shallower anchorages and ports. The draft range is between 5.6-metres and 3.6-metres, although this could be increased for a more performance-orientated evolution.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231511/image/large-3e8688d17341e17ab5719b63619057c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231511">The Infiniti 105 yacht has been developed from the drawing boards of the award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>, and draws upon her comfortable design and impressive performance, delivered by Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) technology.The DSS foil of the Infiniti 105 yacht has been developed to reduce heeling by as much as 30 percent, with pitching reduced by over 40 percent. This lowers the risk of seasickness and creates a more comfortable and stable environment for guests onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231510/image/large-d0140996dbf3d936686946a70c15147a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231510">The DSS foil is operated by controls at the helm station, using proven and reliable systems. When mooring the yacht in a busy harbour, the foil does not impinge on the space required to berth, and when sailing, it is deployed whenever needed to increase comfort and performance. Typical heeling angles when using the DSS foil would be 12-15 degrees when reaching and less than 20 degrees when sailing upwind.There are two bow options available for the Infiniti 105 yacht, a race-orientated reverse bow with a progressive feel, and a more traditional, vertical bow. Her sheer lines have also been adjusted, which have been achieved using the same mold tooling, therefore eliminating the need for the client to change the whole platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302306/image/large-309bec112a44eb2a39bcdb90411ce052.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302306">“The Infiniti 105 delivers a step change in performance and comfort to the sailing superyacht world,” explained Infiiniti Yachts. “She offers superyacht style with extraordinary performance.”

Infiniti Yachts and McConaghy Boats to build 32m Infiniti 105 yacht

Infiniti Yachts and McConaghy Boats have announced a partnership to build the 32-metre Infiniti 105 yacht. 

Infiniti Yachts and McConaghy Boats introduce 32m Infiniti 105 yacht concept

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231863/image/large-3ac9c7a161684684e3e64db0179663f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231863">Spotted here anchored off Ibiza last month, is the 43.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>' first zero-emission 100ft+ sailing yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>. Paving the way for a new generation of environmentally conscious and ocean-friendly superyachts, she was delivered in 2019 by the Finish shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> stands out from other sailing yachts in her class as she's been fitted with a Dynamic Stability System (DSS) foil, developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts</a>, below the waterline that extends outward from either side of the hull for improved stability and performance. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>’s sleek and minimalist style is the work of Lucio Micheletti from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> who styled the exterior and interior of the yacht. Inside, up to six guests can stay overnight, alongside the yacht’s eight permanent crew. Take a closer look onboard the foiling sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova: Inside Baltic’s next-generation eco superyacht (2020-09-17 12:00:00 +0200)">here</a>.

Foiling sailing yacht Canova in Ibiza

The 43m foiling sailing yacht Canova, built by Baltic Yachts, was seen here anchored off Ibiza.

The 44.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> 146 custom sailing yacht Path was captured recently on route from her build yard in Bosund, to the ship builder’s premises in Jakobstad, where she will soon be launched. First announced in November 2018, she is the third-largest yacht in volume to have been commissioned from the yard, weighing in at 280 GT. She is also the fifth largest Baltic yacht to have been built, only a little larger than the 43.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> which was launched in 2019.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193764/image/large-a954e478116c1df0b867ce116d3e63f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193764">The hull made its 21km way through mostly local public roads, some of which had to be closed for the occasion. Transport specialists Nostokonepalvelu Oy, who have worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> for almost 40 years, assisted with this tricky manoeuvre, which employed 128 wheels between two low loaders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193759/image/large-6cc6910cf60db823994b823937f6c2d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193759"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193761/image/large-96f2ac2be064d323f5264475d3607413.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193761">She has four staterooms for hosting up-to eight guests, with an additional four crew cabins for a crew of seven. Developed with bluewater cruising in mind, the custom yacht features naval and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Judel / Vrolijk & co (Company)">Judel/Vroklijk &amp; Co</a>, designers of the recently announced Wally 101. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193755/image/large-6c4ccdd850a751b0671e1f3287eef380.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193755">For easy manoeuvrability, she comes with a twin rudder and lifting keel system to reduce her draft to just 3.4-metres, and is fitted with a 405kW <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> drive engine. The forward-facing pull-propeller can also be used as a stern thruster if rotated. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193753/image/large-4fd2d6c7025c5b5255c91d1ff67c82d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193753">Path’s masts will be stepped following her May launch, after which she will be prepared for sea trials.

Sailing yacht Path in transit

The 45m Baltic 146 custom sailing yacht Path is set to be launched in May from Baltic Yachts dockside premises in Jakobstad, Finland. 

45m Baltic sailing yacht Path in transit 

With all of the travel and business disruption caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it has been a challenging and unusual time for both our industry and the wider world, with a collective sigh of relief audible at the year’s close and a sense of enduring hope for the new year clear from all quarters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187401/image/large-944defa18727ca7ec3c5e0d1636d3a3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187401">Despite the challenges the pandemic brought with it, 2021’s first issue of The SuperYacht Times remains full to the brim with the latest superyacht market insights (pp.24-5), spotlights on some of the latest coolest new-build projects (pp.20-22), behind-the-scenes shipyard visits (p.16) and, new for this issue, expert commentary on Brexit latest news (p.32) and the future of ‘luxury’ (33) in our industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187402/image/large-2931aa5a0b322c795dea730089b4659f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187402">READ ABOUT…ENTREPRENEURS4: “Despite its reputation, yachting is one of the few very innovative industries” - <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4780" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MARSS (Company)">MARSS’&nbsp;</a>CEO &amp; Founder Johannes Pinl.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187403/image/large-3b858f418d648b2025372eaad1db9a50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187403">INSIDE&nbsp;BLACK SHARK30. As the story of<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)"> Nobiskrug's</a> up-and-coming 77.1-metre Black Shark continues, we get a glimpse inside.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187404/image/large-fee87e3055ab6e4039e82bc05507916b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187404">COVID-19 AND YACHTING&nbsp;33: “Luxury is shaping up to be much more casual in 2021 and beyond” - <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Dickie Bannenberg</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187402/image/large-2931aa5a0b322c795dea730089b4659f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187402">ONBOARD O'PARI12. Join us for a look around <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atalanta Golden Yachts (Company)">Golden Yachts'</a> new 95-metre flagship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O'Pari</a>,&nbsp;which has been designed with a Greek theme perfect for the summer nights out on the Mediterranean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187405/image/large-b0509bddfc14d229a9f0642fafdea613.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187405" style="background-color: initial; font-size: 0.85rem;">OWNER INTERVIEWS &amp; TRAVEL TALES38: “You can’t have a perfect custom project: we are all perpetually learning, making errors and finding solutions” - Owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>.40: “I took the binoculars out to look — and it was the captain and first mate dressed up in a moose and a bear outfit out in the middle of the marsh, play-fighting...” - Owner of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wonderland37.19m (122'0&quot;)Delta Marine1997">Wonderland</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187406/image/large-8be3501b19bbe0b7ac5a851dbfc0b64d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187406" style="background-color: initial; font-size: 0.85rem;"><a href="http://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-size: 0.85rem;" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187400/image/large-108ca8d997996d11813fdf2920eb6eac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187400" style="background-color: initial; font-size: 0.85rem;">

Trends, Covid-19 and Brexit latest: What you need to know in the new SuperYacht Times newspaper 

The latest market trends, the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit latest: don't miss the first 2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper. 

First 2021 edition of The SuperYacht Times newspaper out now 

When an experienced and passionate owner was looking to build a daring new round-the-world super sailing yacht, he needed a builder that could match his level of innovation and boundary-pushing ideas. Enter, Baltic Yachts. Sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> is the latest in the Finnish builder’s high-tech fleet of super cruisers and follows in the footsteps of greats such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1163" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Visione44.84m (147'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2002">Visione</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/592" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hetairos66.7m (218'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2011">Hetaios</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Gin VI53.9m (176'10&quot;)Baltic Yachts2017">Pink Gin VI</a> – but with one big exception: this is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic’s</a> first zero-emission 100ft+ project, leading the way in a new generation of environmentally conscious and ocean-friendly superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175395/image/large-ad9cc7647d0ed021b5f6d159c89c56eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175395">“There is a lot of innovation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>,” says Henry Hawkins, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic’s</a> Executive Vice President, “all of which was client-driven.” Synonymous with pioneering discoveries in the field of super sailing yachts, Baltic was already up to speed with everything on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a>&nbsp;owner’s ambitious wish-list. “There was nothing really unheard of for us being proposed in the brief, but in terms of taking things from investigation to implementation, a lot of the credit can got to the client.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175430/image/large-e4e5c4127aa528ef1df51ca1f99af1d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175430"><iframe width="758" height="427" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GAX8IsfjtPA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Two of these primary innovations Hawkins refers to are the power regeneration system that can theoretically provide an endless amount of green energy for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> to consume, and the Dynamic Stability System (DSS) foil, developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175370/image/large-ac5ed78323a2a2b142480b1be3ab056f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175370">The DSS has proved highly effective in smaller vessels but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> is the first superyacht builder to incorporte this technology into a luxury yacht of this size. The nine-metre-long foil is mounted inside the hull below the waterline and extends outward from either side to deliver improved performance but with stability as its main purpose. “<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175392/image/large-30bdcb1d155d63a64774f8b8f551f425.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175392">In general terms, the DSS foil hugely decreases the heeling and pitching motions while underway,” Hawkins explains “What would be an impossible sit-down lunch under normal sailing conditions, now becomes a more manageable affair at sea, especially on bigger yachts such as this with its large deck spaces. It’s a long way from the top to the bottom at a heel angle of 20-22 degrees, so for that angle to be reduced by 10-12 degrees makes a massive difference.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175373/image/large-0bb1951eb0e57b151234ba5db2957e1b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175373">From a design perspective, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> had to be so much more than just an eco-friendly experiment. Having owned several boats in the past from yards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor's Swan (Company)">Nautor’s Swa</a>n and even <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a>owner was looking for a completely new experience with his new boat. Simplicity, functionality, privacy and above all, comfort was what would become the common threads that connect every part of the yacht. “He had a dream of circumnavigating the world with this boat,” explains designer Lucio Micheletti, “and the project was born with this sole intention in mi<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103588/image/large-160f6c1c90119076bfaf0ccdad0c1ef2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103588"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175358/image/large-70b4e7c2d48e3a6d0b6bd7972138210b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175358">Subsequently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> designed a modern craft inspired by the automotive world as a home-away-from-home with a functional living experience at its centre. A distinctive deckhouse wing appears to be floating effortlessly on top of a glass and wooden base - materials that were carried through to the fluid and airy interior. “We worked on the total wellbeing of the passengers, trying to evaluate every aesthetic, from acoustics to lighting. We opened a dialogue between life on board and the surrounding sea,” says Micheletti.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175439/image/large-37c6e79becc46865d0c83d0ca7524ec5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175439"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175446/image/large-e79aa3528750ad3c1a3978f14f6c27f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175446">RestoreFor the Milan-based Micheletti, the project’s design was a highly personal journey. “I met the owner through this project and I found a very knowledgeable person, a lover of art and life at sea,” he recalls. “The true art of a yacht project lies in resonating with the owner, and we succeeded in creating a space where he can find a point of reference each time he returns to the boat. A place where he can recognise himself and that represents his personality.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175418/image/large-47fcbbde93a320a790bb07a399068702.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175418"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175444/image/large-673df69edaec1bda8585bc941b1fc7f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175444">Teak from the outside has been carried through as a central theme to the interior where it is used in various applications, from matte-finished flooring to high-gloss handrails. The large dinette and lounge area inside the deckhouse form the social heart of the yacht and transforms into a trendy and elegant relaxation area at night with enhanced mood lighting and an unobstructed view through the glazed windows that wrap around the structure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103584/image/large-f161231990138913f7cbacd0f7e04af2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103584"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175445/image/large-1a8fe36bca54136d5ee6264a0130e9c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175445">Below deck, a three-cabin layout provides accommodation for up to six guests, culminating in the 65-square-metre full-beam master suite that is placed amidships. The suite features a unique 'gimbal bed' which contains a gyro-like device that stabilises the bed against the motion of the sea for maximum comfort, and the space is finished with a private lounge and study, a sauna and a hidden treadmill.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/103585/image/large-804edf4437f03399b049916a5f95e37d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103585"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175448/image/large-af82080d7834e21ebe353470b49c49a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175448">Recharge<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> is the first electrically-driven sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> has built and the first with regeneration capacity that could effectively deliver a zero-emissions cruising experience. “People’s desire to become more aware of the environment and their footprint on the planet is a key point of focus for us,” says Hawkins. While under sail, the highly-efficient front-facing propeller acts as a hydro-generator which turns the 420 kW electric motor, storing energy in the six banks of batteries on board. “When you are sailing and regenerating power at the same time, you should not have to burn any fossil fuels. The supply is around 20 KW and upwards, which should be enough for the household load.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175388/image/large-4771cc488e33c058bbb02d3c3206a7d2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175388">One of the requirements was to achieve a 10-hour operational range for the batteries without the need for generator power. These generators can also be used to charge the batteries while sailing, creating silent power for when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> reaches her destination. “The regeneration, storage and use of power on yachts is becoming a very hot topic and we already have similar drives with regenerative capabilities being installed on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Full steam ahead on new Baltic 117 and 146 superyacht projects (2020-04-30 10:30:00 +0200)">Baltic 117</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts unveils eco-friendly Baltic 68 Cafe Racer yacht (2020-03-31 15:00:00 +0200)">68 Cafe Racer</a> projects that are currently under construction.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175369/image/large-ad248f92311c30c001c57504e4874fa1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175369">ResetDesigned to be operated in remote areas around the world, simplicity in every system on board was a key part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> brief. This had to be true for her sail-handling setup too, which was expertly devised by naval architects <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> together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>. Expected to sail whenever the wind allows, a carbon rig by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> with Carbo-link standing rigging supports an all-round sail plan that is easy to handle for her crew and requires minimal maintenance. “The rig is designed to be left-hoisted in areas where you might not expect it,” explains Hawkins. “Instead of a Code Zero, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> has a quad sail that is double sheeted, enabling the sail to be used across a much wider wind range where another sail might have to be taken down.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175321/image/large-1320deaab6a7b7f4a7ac9e607dbbb1df.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175321">The big staysail also comes with a few tricks of its own, running on a self-tacking track which eliminates the need to use sheets when reaching upwind using this sail. With sails generally designed for optimum performance at full-hoist, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> efficient square-top main is equally powerful with one reef in it, allowing the head of the sail to come in below the top deflector and simplifying gybing and tacking manoeuvres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175315/image/large-fda0a2d6361e797a3ae8de870396507e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175315"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175309/image/large-3d0bfbe8bb2defb303d0b2fb1bd048ce.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175309">Relax<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> exudes an air of relaxation and tranquillity palpable from the minute one steps aboard. The spacious guest cockpit and inviting built-in lounge are where family and friends get together after a long day at sea. A floating hardtop extends aft from the deckhouse and creates a wind-free corner for guests to relax while underway, with single-piece drop-down glass panels providing shelter without interrupting the view – an area that Micheletti explains required some creative thinking. “The most complex part was the design of the deckhouse with its ‘wing’ which had to protect the cockpit and make the boat ‘fly’,” he says.&nbsp;The signature teak-cladded side pillars in particular were designed as a functional detail instead of a decorative feature, while still suiting the overall aesthetic. Beneath <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a>foredeck, a custom 7-metre tender, capable of a 45-knot top speed, is stowed in a discrete garage with built-in refuelling tanks that add to the yacht’s independence when cruising in remote areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175354/image/large-97b64f192e7e8bfa59e4e3c202ef6e43.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175354"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175443/image/large-08ca1acd87c61772d465aa39ccf5a9b3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175443">This article is taken from the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/first-summer-issue-of-the-superyacht-times-newspaper-out-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">May/June issue of The SuperYacht Times&nbsp;newspaper.</a> To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175307/image/large-58395a60de477fbb516e58fc7acd6d2f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175307">

Baltic sailing yacht Canova

Take a look inside Baltic Yachts' most advanced sailing yacht, Canova.

Canova: Inside Baltic’s next-generation eco superyacht

We are delighted to announce that the eco-edition of <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The SuperYacht Times</a> is out now.&nbsp;As fans of yachting and sailing, our readers are, by default, admirers of the ocean. However, people could be forgiven for not immediately associating the issue of sustainability with superyachts.&nbsp;This edition of the newspaper – packed as it is with people, companies and boats that all push the boundaries when it comes to eco-consciousness within the industry – will hopefully change a few minds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167970/image/large-4899834371cb85b044fe092cc675140e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167970">The July/August issue was always intended to be focused on sustainability, but global events have ensured it’s a particularly apt moment.&nbsp;The pandemic has given the environment an unexpected breather and, as we emerge from lockdown, dusting off our passports and travel bucket lists, it will be impossible to ignore the importance of a subject that's justifiably been headline news for years.&nbsp;In this issue, Justin Ratcliffe explores how interior designers are ensuring sustainability doesn't equate to a lack of luxury, as well as investigating what the 'Yacht of 2030' may look like with the Dutch firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Ooosanen Naval Architects.</a> We also discover what shipyards are doing to ensure sustainability is a priority on land as well as off, and how some vessels, like REV Ocean&nbsp;(below), are part-time superyachts, part-time conservation enterprises.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/100232/image/large-423768a592e831b7f577dc96370319b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/100232">We were also thrilled to go aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>'s next-generation superyacht (pictured below), as well as take a closer look at 39.37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2472" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aurelia36.8m (120'9&quot;)Heesen Yachts2011">Aurelia</a>,&nbsp;the first hull in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>'s Flexplorer series due to launch later this summer. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/105219/image/large-60aac5a69ec15a8f582b1427eebf78f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105219"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167973/image/large-f7985a4593267015000121fb9f2dd36d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167973"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167972/image/large-6bc54ad88765b00c8c2b30d5b94ec6b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167972">Ralph Dazert, head of our in-house intelligence team, provides a brilliant overview of what the last few months have meant in real-terms with his statistical sales round-up, (an interesting, and perhaps surprisingly, fairly positive read given these strange times) and you'll also find interviews with Francis Lapp, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> and Nadine Abrahams, owner of the 39.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3120" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Always Believe39.6m (129'11&quot;)Maiora2008">Always Believe</a>.&nbsp;Discover the issue for yourself by <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">subscribing now</a>.&nbsp;

Special eco-yacht edition of The SuperYacht Times newspaper out now

SYT investigates more about the eco yacht and the future in issue 33 of The SuperYacht Times newspaper.

Special eco-edition of The SuperYacht Times newspaper out now

As the newly-appointed CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>, Anders Kurten’s vision for the Finnish yacht builder is a clear one that builds on the strengths of the most northerly superyacht shipyard in the world. “We will be the global market leader for composite carbon sailing yachts,” comes Anders Kurten’s answer as I ask him about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>' next steps. Headquartered in the remote town of Jakobstad, the company has enjoyed a healthy order book over the past few years and has consistently been delivering ground-breaking projects dripping with high-tech, as well as environmentally sustainable features. On a recent visit to SuperYacht Times’ hometown of Amsterdam, we met with the new man behind the wheel of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/114203/image/large-ec4c7b39228cdd34e0ec6a4cc34ecda7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114203">Trying to gauge how much of a boating fan Kurten really is, I ask him if he has a boat of his own.&nbsp;“I own plenty of boats!” he exclaims. “I have a couple of small boats - powerboats and a small sailing boat.” Kurten’s interest in the boating industry goes beyond the nine to five. Having left his previous job as Director, Products at Inha Works Ltd (a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Europe that manufactures Buster, Cross and Yamarin boats), he remains the chairman of Finnboat, the overseeing organisation of Finland’s marine industry. “Building sailing boats, especially custom boats, has been something close to my heart from the beginning. So the sort of job I had before this one with powerboats, that was really the aberration, even though it lasted a fairly long while.”<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/76853/image/large-800d61b0870d616d2f300c96844c4524.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76853">Headhunted for his hands-on experience in the business, Kurten joins Henry Hawkins at the head of the company who now takes on the role as Executive Vice President from his previous position as CEO. Kurten has big shoes to fill, but being the native Finn that he is, Kurten already knows that things are about to change around the yard. “My philosophy is management by walking around. Every day that I am not travelling I tend to run through production and talk to the guys who are actually building the boats because it gives you a good sense of what is really going on. Production obviously is the pulsing heart of our company and keeping your finger on that pulse is important.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57815/image/large-591fab1236735c671e5449770f567dc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57815">With two superyacht projects currently under construction totalling over 80 metres in length, Anders has a lot to keep him busy with and 2020 will be all hands on deck as Jakobstad prepares for the deliveries of the Baltic 117 and Baltic 146. In addition to having started these two projects in 2019, last year was a particularly busy year for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> as the yard handed over three superyachts in that period including the Baltic 142 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> - one of the yard’s most challenging and innovative projects with its advanced foiling system. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/95726/image/large-a60adafc40dac476dbe5faaa56b08284.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95726">Built for an experienced owner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> stands out from other yachts in her class as the first project having been fitted with a DSS foil from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts</a> below the waterline that extends outward from either side of the hull for improved stability and performance. Combined with a powerful all-carbon rig by Rondal with Carbo-link standing rigging, the additional stability provided by the foil reduces the heel angle and overall comfort on board. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> is also built to be a low local emissions blue water cruiser, her hybrid propulsion system with hydrogeneration capability making it possible to cross the Atlantic without burning a single drop of fossil fuel.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/103589/image/large-5c1984a160ad6ef4535cb9323175a499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103589">But despite these recent successes, Kurten is aware that there is still a lot of work to be done as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a>, like many other sailing yacht brands, keeps treading water in a challenging market segment.&nbsp;“I might not predict a buoyant next three years, but it looks good. It has been a fairly turbulent time for the industry, and that reflects on the company too. I feel that before we hit the water, we need to calm things down and focus our attention on what we are really, really good at - building high-end custom carbon composite performance sailing boats.” Kurten knows that with the backing of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> workforce - the company’s most valuable asset according to him - the brand will continue to stand out on the super sailing scene for their high-end performance-orientated sailing yachts.&nbsp;“One of the biggest surprises for me since joining the company is its people. The staff here, more so than at any other company that I’ve experienced, are incredibly proud of their work and genuinely want this company to be a success. It’s not even about the product, because you can’t make the product without the people.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/103585/image/large-804edf4437f03399b049916a5f95e37d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103585">Instead, for the tide to turn in the sailing market’s favour, Kurten believes that a long-term, industry-wide initiative is required - and he is already making headway on a local scale.&nbsp;“As an industry, we have collectively failed to generate enough interest and attention amongst the next generation in sailing. Fortunately, many of the national associations both in the US (NMMA) and Finland (Finnboat) have had long-term strategic initiatives and we are starting to see some traction there." It is these passionate sailors, exposed to the sport from a young age, that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> is squarely targetting. And to no surprise, as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> sailing yachts are on average some of the most active contestants on the annual superyacht regatta scene, many of whom have been built for no other purpose but to go as fast as possible. “There is one thing that links most of our client base together, whether they are repeat or new, and is that they are extremely active, avid and engaged sailors. They use their boats a lot and most of the time when they are on the boat they are at the helm themselves. This type of ownership makes it really fun because they love sailing and using their toys.”<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/103586/image/large-fd8edcaba8fecc0824d2e692115767a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103586">For now, some of Kurten’s first tests lie closer to home as the shipyard deals with making the right choices that will keep Baltic on the right course as they look to the future. “I think the challenges will be of a more operative nature, to choose the projects wisely as we have limited capacity. We only ever do 3 or 4 projects simultaneously so it is very important which one you choose to pursue. These next few projects will become the stepping stones to achieving that goal of being the market leader in composite carbon sailing yachts. Additionally, our proven track record in delivering low local emissions propulsion solutions, combined with a push for an increasingly sustainable choice of build materials and production methods is a key differentiating factor, that in addition to being ethically sound, also hits the nerve in the marketplace by and large in terms of timing.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95725/image/large-f136f779d6c909a86e8f7e217d0ad8d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95725"> &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/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a>This article was first featured in The SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe</a> now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

New Baltic CEO Anders Kurten’s vision for the composite giant

With Anders Kurten as Baltic Yachts' new CEO, SYT found out what he envisions for the future of the Finnish yard. 

Insight: New Baltic CEO Anders Kurten’s vision for the composite yard

<a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2019">METSTRADE,</a> the world's largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems closed its doors to visitors on 21st November. Here, we look at some of the highlights of this year’s edition, which saw record numbers of both visitors and exhibitors in attendance and demonstrated a clear focus on many of the vital issues facing the marine sector, including cybersecurity, digitalisation, open workforces, international trade and sustainability.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105202/image/large-065b940483bb2add15e6209f0f974a42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105202">With the 32nd edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2019">METSTRADE</a> show taking place at the bustling RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, there were 26,984 visits registered by 17,792 visitors, who represented an impressive 115 nationalities. On the exhibitors’ side, 1,670 exhibitors from 53 countries were represented by 7,297 stand personnel and there were 228 members of the press also in attendance. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105199/image/large-8852f50620fce3765201766e846ad531.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105199"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/105200/image/large-5abe5956e46fd11acf3c5b433aace0fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105200">Indeed, as the years go by, the show continues to grow: as a testament to the ever-increasing recognition of the show’s importance to marine professionals, 271 new exhibitors from 36 countries participated this year. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105192/image/large-7f42dca02f749e91cf23952f2d0608cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105192"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/105216/image/large-498665c57a8520a2241c89f7c66da96e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105216">As a running theme throughout the event, sustainability was a key element to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2019">METSTRADE 2019</a>, with a record number of speakers taking the opportunity to exchange expertise on how to tackle the future of the marine industry in a sustainable fashion. Highlights included the E-nnovation Stage, the Construction in Process Stage, the I-nnovation Stage and the Young Professionals Club Lounge, with panel discussions covering topics such as the disposal and recycling of boats, ocean conservation and life cycle assessment.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105198/image/large-b7f474525073b2fd4718b3796810d367.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105198">Always a hotly-contested event, this year's DAME Design Award was picked up by U SAFE lifebuoy, a reinvention of the traditional life-saving ring which is both auto-propelled and remote-controlled. The registration fees for the DAME were donated by the RAI to two charities, with Sailing4handicaps and The Little Optimist Trust, both receiving €8,850.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105193/image/large-56bc5005039dd8d099f86a3f571862ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105193"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/105197/image/large-b328c2a5d8e2f0c3d6ffbbb106d7d117.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105197">The show's evenings also saw memorable events taking place, including the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, which welcomed some 350 guests to the amphitheatre of the National Maritime Museum. With 36 companies shortlisted, awards were taken home for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeon Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Galeon,&nbsp;</a>Marquis Yachts/Toyota, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5309" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Banks Yachts (Company)">Grand Banks</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a>/<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>Comm&amp;Sens/Gurit,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">&nbsp;Benetti</a>,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/296" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spirit Yachts Ltd (Company)">&nbsp;Spirit Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts.</a>&nbsp;In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viking Yachts (Company)">Viking Yachts</a>’ Bill and Bob Healey were given a Lifetime Achievement award while Angela Pernsteiner from<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dominator Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Dominator Yachts&nbsp;</a>and Riviera Australia’s Kyle Davison were named as this year’s Rising Star talents.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105215/image/large-105dbdf3037bf88b910f623cb1fb97f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105215">Irene Dros, maritime director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2019">METSTRADE</a> commented, “There’s always room for improvement which makes the show so rewarding to organise each year. At this year’s show we delivered on our operational excellence pledge in a number of ways, including marking the fifth anniversary of the Boat Builder Awards with an awesome evening at Amsterdam’s iconic maritime museum. And throughout the week, it has been an honour to see people working with so much passion and dedication, committed to their innovative products and services.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105219/image/large-60aac5a69ec15a8f582b1427eebf78f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105219">As well as attending the show as an exhibitor, members of the SuperYacht Times editorial team also took the opportunity to pay a visit to the Baltic 142<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">&nbsp;Canova,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts’</a> most eco-friendly vessel yet, with Charl van Rooy capturing an <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/baltic-yacht-canova-amsterdam" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">early-morning shot</a> of the boat outside the National Maritime Museum. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/105212/image/large-25f9999eb19f142844b3e3d15f134dc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105212">Stay tuned for details of next year's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="METSTRADE - 2019">METSTRADE</a> show!<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105218/image/large-64ce947cff9986618577dcae566c82de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105218">

METSTRADE 2019 in review

SYT takes a look at the best bits of METSTRADE 2019. 

In review: METSTRADE 2019 

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/105219/image/large-60aac5a69ec15a8f582b1427eebf78f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/105219">Seen here in the Dutch capital this week, the 43-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> was spotted alongside Amsterdam's National Maritime Museum. This unique new composite yacht was launched at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> in Finland earlier this year and is the first sailing superyacht to carry Infiniti Yachts' innovative DSS foil system that is said to improve stability and reduce the yacht's heel angle when underway. This synergy has been achieved through the partnership from naval architects <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>, sail supplier <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/north-sails">North Sails</a>, DSS developer <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/infiniti-yachts">Infiniti Yachts</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/baltic-yachts">Baltic’s</a> team of engineers. Composite engineers Gurit in the UK designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> complex structure that will provide a solid platform during her long-distance voyages. The minimalist interior onboard is the work of Milanese design studio Micheletti + Partners.

Baltic's sailing yacht Canova in Amsterdam

The new 43-metre foiling sailing yacht Canova spotted in Amsterdam this week. 

The Baltic sailing yacht Canova in Amsterdam

After a long, hot show season, the temperature has dropped and it’s time to head to Amsterdam’s RAI Convention Centre for the world’s largest B2B event for the leisure marine industry. With less than 24 hours to go, here’s what you can expect from this year’s <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METSTRADE</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/54628/image/large-ed8a48db75ea1637e7b9a3f5704022ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54628">Sustainability will be a common thread throughout this edition of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METS</a>, with new ideas and solutions regularly discussed at the E-nnovationLAB. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METSTRADE</a> has partnered up with the Water Revolution Foundation for this year’s edition and they will be teaching an all-day course on ‘Sustainability in Practice’ on Tuesday, November 19. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METSTRADE</a> has made sure that even the show itself will be more sustainable, going so far as to replace the lights with LEDs and other energy-efficient light sources, and placing carpet tiles made out of entirely recycled materials which will be recycled again for the next <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METS</a> show. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/54623/image/large-39bfc41c9362a9f4e8b81b8b1c286fc6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54623">As a fine example of how the industry can make a difference, the 43.3-metre foiling yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>, which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> is calling “one of the most technically advanced and ‘greenest’ yachts we have ever built” will be moored outside Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum during <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METSTRADE</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/104436/image/large-16024513ddc363a2e3a3b3e458ad561c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104436">There will also be several award shows linked to <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METSTRADE</a>, with a multitude of nominees for both the Boat Builder Awards and the DAME design award, for which 59 products have been nominated to enter the final round of judgement and cover categories such as marine electronics, interior furnishings and deck equipment, sails and rigging. The Boat Builder Awards offer 10 categories focussing on how shipyards of today are innovative, environmentally friendly and collaborative.Over 330 exhibitors from the industry will be showcased throughout the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/metstrade-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">METSTRADE</a> show and the Superyacht Pavilion, the Construction Material Pavillion and the Marina &amp; Yard Pavillion. You can find <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> among these companies at stand 10.621 of the Superyacht Pavilion and we will be hosting the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/superyacht-times-party-2019" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times Party at the Hotel Arena</a> on November 20th. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/54676/image/large-73d9ae8daabd7c73d7ce984ec1171022.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/54676">

What to expect at this year’s METSTRADE show in Amsterdam

METSTRADE 2019 is around the corner! Here’s what you can expect from this edition of the world’s largest B2B event for the leisure marine industry.

Final countdown to the 2019 METSTRADE show in Amsterdam

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Baltic Yachts</a> has recently delivered the 43.3-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> to her owner, which has now departed the shipyard and is about to embark on a programme of global cruising after having undergone extensive sea trials in Finland over the summer season. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/103590/image/large-ee472f7fa140c20218a9ccaa0daa7166.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103590"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>&nbsp;is the first Baltic 142, with a volume of 190 GT and the shipyard’s largest delivery of 2019. Project management for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova&nbsp;</a>is being undertaken by Mattia Belleri from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5580" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fluid Sailing (Company)">Fluidsailing,</a> who is also the owner's representative.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> features naval architecture 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>, with both her exterior and interior design coming from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Lucio Micheletti</a>. Constructed entirely out of carbon fibre, this also includes her<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">&nbsp;Rondal</a> rig with Carbo-link standing rigging. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/103588/image/large-160f6c1c90119076bfaf0ccdad0c1ef2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103588"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/103586/image/large-fd8edcaba8fecc0824d2e692115767a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103586">Her interior stylings feature white bulkhead panelling and deckheads in a winning combination, with teak veneers used in order to capitalise on the abundance of natural light found throughout the yacht.&nbsp;Guests on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> are accommodated in three staterooms consisting of a full-beam master suite, a forward VIP stateroom and a twin stateroom. A full-beam owner’s suite can be found amidships and accommodation for up to eight crew is located in the aft section of the yacht.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/103584/image/large-f161231990138913f7cbacd0f7e04af2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103584"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/103583/image/large-75f568971fd52090e5c038519c76179f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103583">While her interior is striking, the yacht really stands out in her eco-friendliness - an important factor for the owner alongside comfort and economy - boasting an electric propulsion system, with a compact and virtually silent electric motor capable of delivering 425kW. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/103585/image/large-804edf4437f03399b049916a5f95e37d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103585">A hydrogeneration system allows for a large lithium ion bank to be charged and lets the yacht’s hotel systems run in ‘silent mode’ for up to nine straight hours without the need to recharge.&nbsp;Furthermore, her avid-sailor owner says: “I want her to sail, not motor sail, but she has to be easy to handle for the crew so automated control was important.”&nbsp; She is equipped with electric winches and hydraulic systems are reduced to a minimum. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/103589/image/large-5c1984a160ad6ef4535cb9323175a499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103589">The priority that the owner gave to comfort and safety inspired him to opt for a Dynamic Stability System foil, an athwartships sliding board set just below the waterline designed to reduce heel and dramatically dampen pitching motion in a seaway. “I am very pleased to see that heel angle can already be reduced by eight degrees in trials and there is plenty more fine-tuning to come when we understand more about how to trim the yacht in conjunction with the foil,” comments <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>’s owner. “The reduction in pitching motion is amazing. Any performance increase in terms of speed will be a bonus,” he adds. Designing, engineering and constructing the DSS foil involved a large team which was coordinated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts.</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts&nbsp;</a>developed the foil, Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup engineers BAR Technologies worked on the bearings and naval architects <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> worked with Gurit on the detail design and engineering and ISOTOP built the foil. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/103587/image/large-59c4bb718e2cbc1f661d31f735ebd0d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103587">To meet her owner’s bluewater cruising ambitions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> will be able to remain largely independent of shoreside support and is capable of taking her own weight sitting on her lifting keel in a raised position, eliminating the need to be lifted and placed in a special cradle.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> also carries a seven-metre custom tender equipped with built-in tanks for the purposes of fuel bunkering in remote locations.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/367998030" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

First look at the Baltic 142 foiling yacht Canova

SYT takes a closer look at the recently-delivered Baltic 142 foiling yacht Canova. 

First look: On board the 43m Baltic foiling superyacht Canova

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> has begun testing its innovative new 43.3-metre foiling sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> on the waters outside Jakobstad as the Finnish shipyard draws closer to delivering its largest yacht of 2019. Built for an experienced owner who was represented during the build by Fluidsailing's Mattia Belleri, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> stands out from other sailing yachts in her class having been fitted with a DSS foil below the waterline that extends outward from either side of the hull for improved stability and performance. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/95726/image/large-a60adafc40dac476dbe5faaa56b08284.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95726">Having been sailed in various wind conditions, from light breeze to rough weather, the Baltic team has found the foil to exceed expectation and will continue to fine-tune the setup to capitalise on its potential. Combined with a powerful all-carbon rig by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/458" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rondal B.V. (Company)">Rondal</a> with Carbo-link standing rigging, the additional stability provided by the foil reduces the heel angle and overall comfort on board. This synergy has been achieved through the partnership from naval architects Farr Yacht Design, sail supplier <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>, DSS developer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infiniti Yachts (Company)">Infiniti Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic’s</a> team of engineers. Composite engineers Gurit in the UK designed Canova’s complex structure that will provide a solid platform during her long-distance voyages. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/95724/image/large-4427697ce8a485a86f3a044370e89b6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95724"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/355481601" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>In addition to the power generated under sail, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> front-facing pull propeller has already recorded top speeds of over 14 knots as driven by a near-silent 420 kW electric motor. While under sail, the propeller acts as a hydro-generator which charger the six banks of Lithium-ion batteries on board. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic’s</a> silent generators and sound shiels make for a peaceful environment on board for extended periods and not only simple marina and anchorage manoeuvres. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/95723/image/large-f84999e6aa4a218e67d83514b8a8f057.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95723">Henry Hawkins, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts’&nbsp;</a>Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, commented: “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>&nbsp;epitomises the Baltic Yachts’ product, an advanced composite superyacht displaying remarkable innovation which has been deeply researched and excellently engineered. Working with an experienced, driven and enthusiastic client has been key to achieving these goals. We are delighted with the initial trials.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95727/image/large-f53f892b9bb702cc484b96383136d40a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95727"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> sleek and minimalist style is the work of Lucio Micheletti from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> who styled the exterior and interior of the yacht. A large fixed bimini extends aft over the cockpit that follows the same level as the deckhouse for an uninterrupted indoor-outdoor feeling. Single-piece glass panels on either side of the cockpit protect guests from the elements and can be lowered when at anchor. Inside, up to six guests can stay overnight along with the yacht’s eight permanent crew. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/95722/image/large-c077b44290da404a31c3de5414448c53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95722"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95725/image/large-f136f779d6c909a86e8f7e217d0ad8d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95725">Beneath <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> foredeck a custom 7-metre tender capable of a 45-knot top speed is stowed. Built-in refuelling tanks add to the yacht’s independence when cruising in remote areas.&nbsp;

Baltic's 43m foiling sailing yacht Canova on sea trials

Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts have been putting its new 43-metre foiling sailing yacht Canova to the test.

In Pictures: Baltic’s foiling yacht Canova on sea trials in Finland

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> has entered a new realm of the super sailing yacht world this week with the launch of its highly anticipated new Baltic 142 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>. Lowered into the waters of Jakobstad for the first time today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova’s</a> performance design and racing features will set her apart from any other yacht in this size range. The launch comes one week after the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49875" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic launches 34m sailing yacht Liara (2019-05-07 15:30:00 +0200)">unveiling</a> of Baltic's 112 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6508" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liara34.14m (112'0&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Liara</a>, making for a busy and exciting period for this exclusive superyacht builder. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/77758/image/large-46434c73a55bd88b72e4269c1800a422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77758">The vessel is designed by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/farr-yacht-design">Farr Yacht Design</a> in partnership with Gurit for comfortable long-distance cruising while the Milanese design studio<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">&nbsp;Micheletti + Partners</a> were selected to design the interior spaces on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/77759/image/large-0e161846e149dfb0d903eceaaf527978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77759">One of the most impressive features on board will no doubt be the 9-metre-long moving foil that is mounted athwartships at the maximum beam mark. Known as the DSS, the technology has proved highly effective in smaller vessels but <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/baltic">Baltic Yachts</a> will be the first superyacht builder to incorporate this technology into a vessel of this size.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/74983/image/large-2203b333218ffbf5ac814bdc38f2f491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74983"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6507" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canova43.3m (142'1&quot;)Baltic Yachts2019">Canova</a> will also be fitted with a new diesel-electric drive system that promises to be far more efficient, smaller in size and emitting less noise and vibrations than conventional motors. Under sail, it is predicted that the yacht could reach a maximum speed of 25 knots in flat water in 25 knots of wind.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57808/image/large-3df906db32d8e72718b506dc4cdf87bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57808">

Baltic Yachts launches 43m superyacht Canova

The new 43-metre Baltic 112 superyacht Canova was launched in Jakobstad, Finland today.

43m foiling superyacht Canova launched at Baltic Yachts

Nearing its launch day in Finland is one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts’</a> most ambitious projects to date; the 43.3-metre foiling superyacht Canova. With the innovative new Dynamic Stability System (DSS) in place, the shipyard spent the past week fitting the yacht’s keel assembly ahead of its launch this spring.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/74983/image/large-2203b333218ffbf5ac814bdc38f2f491.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74983">One of the most impressive features on board will no doubt be the 9-metre-long moving foil that is mounted athwartships at the maximum beam mark. Known as the DSS, the technology has proved highly effective in smaller vessels but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> will be the first superyacht builder to incorporate this technology into a vessel of this size.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/74984/image/large-b7c400bc7dd3eed885a6ed2f558908eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74984"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/52504/image/large-4cddd935c2678a23535615a6b7e71277.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/52504">The purpose of the foil, developed by Infiniti Yachts, is to provide added stability at higher speeds when deployed. The vessel itself is 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> in partnership with Gurit for comfortable long-distance cruising. When deployed to leeward, the foil will not only dampen pitch movements but also increase speed, much like the latest America’s Cup racing fleet.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/74981/image/large-fc472b49f1f4957a5fa3cda96c1257fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74981"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/57806/image/large-35b248183e8fa83c50dde64209096464.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57806">In addition to this ground-breaking implementation, the Baltic 142&nbsp;will also be fitted with a new diesel-electric drive system that promises to be far more efficient, smaller in size and emitting less noise and vibrations than conventional motors. The general concept involves a permanent magnet motor connected to the propeller shaft. The high power output requires the system to be water cooled to operate efficiently.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57808/image/large-3df906db32d8e72718b506dc4cdf87bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57808">It is predicted that the yacht could reach a maximum speed of 25 knots in flat water in 25 knots of wind. Powered by twin generators and Lithium-ion battery bank, Canova can run for long periods of time in ‘quiet’ ship mode.

Baltic foiling superyacht Canova ready for launch

Nearing its launch day in Finland is one of Baltic Yachts’ most ambitious projects to date; the 43.3-metre foiling superyacht Canova. 

Baltic prepares for launch of 43m foiling superyacht Canova

Following the news of the installation of the Dynamic Stability System foil, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> has shared new renderings of its 43.3-metre custom sloop Canova.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57809/image/large-0ae346da28cd84addbc931c04e7fef7f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57809">&nbsp;Canova&nbsp;is the first superyacht to feature a Dynamic Stability System (DSS) which, at the touch of a button, can deploy a 29ft 6in long athwartships foil to reduce heel, boost speed and reduce pitching motion. With the carbon structure running directly beneath the owner’s berth amidships, designing and fitting the athwartships case through which the foil will move, has been a major engineering challenge. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57808/image/large-3df906db32d8e72718b506dc4cdf87bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57808">It is predicted that the yacht could reach a maximum speed of 25 knots in flat water in 25 knots of wind. Powered by twin generators and Lithium-ion battery bank, the Baltic 142 can run for long periods of time in ‘quiet’ ship mode.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57815/image/large-591fab1236735c671e5449770f567dc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57815">The Baltic 142 superyacht is on schedule for launch in spring 2019.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/57811/image/large-fe4a7dfdc0369af8b4cc6cb4f66b797b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57811"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/305961577?utm_source=Baltic+Yachts+Premium+List&amp;utm_campaign=38229459ee-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_13_07_39&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_a2a2363220-38229459ee-224210537" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Baltic 142 Canova yacht

Baltic Yachts has shared new renderings of its 43-metre custom sloop Canova. Read more on SYT.

43m Baltic 142 Canova on track for spring delivery

With fitting out now well advanced, Baltic Yachts' 142 custom sloop Canova is on track to hit the water spring of next year. Commissioned by an experienced owner, a repeat Baltic client, she is set to be delivered next summer. Current construction on the 43.3-metre super sailing yacht includes the completion of her one-piece superstructure and machinery room, which houses a unique diesel-electric power-plant.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17023/image/large-186d3010675c00bb693d3f9d0e8bff69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17023">Previously described as one of the ‘most advanced high-performance super-sailing yachts ever built’ by the Finnish shipyard, one of the most characteristic features on board is the Dynamic Stability System (DSS). With the DSS foil casing installed just below the waterline aft of the amidships section, it is first to be fitted to a yacht of this size. The DSS will improve performance and comfort levels, ensuring the structure can cope with the 140-tonne load.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17022/image/large-5abf876b803e9b049a4b386ce2b0ad9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17022">In addition to this innovative implementation, the Baltic 142 Canova will also feature a new diesel-electric drive system which is set to be more efficient, smaller in size and emitting less noise and vibrations than conventional motors.&nbsp;Farr Yacht Design has created the Baltic 142’s exteriors, and Ronny Nyfelt has been managing the superstructure construction. Together with Lucio Micheletti, Baltic Yachts have designed the superyacht’s interiors.&nbsp;Renderings of the new superyacht are to be released by the end of November.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Construction update: the 43m Baltic 142 Canova

The Finnish carbon composite specialists, Baltic Yachts have launched their latest superyacht last week when the Baltic 85&nbsp;touched water for the first time in Jakobstad. The custom project is a performance cruising sloop designed by Bill Dixon with whom the shipyard has collaborated twice before in the past.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/43380/image/large-588734d974a313d6fba0f6b4b1921b51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43380">The all-composite yacht is built from E-Glass and carbon for a lightweight vessel that is also extremely tough, designed to take on coastal cruising as well as transoceanic passages with confidence.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/43381/image/large-ff1d4b99451dd632475bf82095d9fc89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/43381">The interior is by Mark Whiteley Design who describes the inside as ‘modern with a lightweight interior of pear wood mixed with leather and wenge that creates a homely and stylish space’. Nigel Ingram of MCM has been working as the owner’s representative during the construction period.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24263/image/large-b7216fa984cee65b278178ce3dc86313.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24263">The project was first announced in early 2016 when the shipyard also <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts to build new 43m Baltic 142 carbon sailing yacht (2017-01-20 13:00:00 +0100)">revealed two other projects</a> it is currently working on, the &nbsp;Baltic 112 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts’ 112 fast cruiser ready for next stage of construction (2018-03-09 11:45:00 +0100)">Liara</a> as well as a foiling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside Baltic Yachts’ innovative 142 custom sloop (2017-11-14 12:00:00 +0100)">Baltic 142&nbsp;</a>sloop, both of which will be completed next year.&nbsp;

Baltic Yachts launches custom 26m carbon sloop

On track for delivery in 2019, Baltic Yachts is currently working its custom 142 sailing yacht project that is promising to push the boundaries in super sailing yacht construction and what is technically possible on these larger sailing vessels. Commissioned by an experienced yachtsman and repeat Baltic client, the vessel is equipped with several new technologies found in this special market segment.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17022/image/large-5abf876b803e9b049a4b386ce2b0ad9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17022">&nbsp; Described as ‘one of the most advanced high-performance super-sailing yachts ever built’ by the Finnish shipyard, one of the most characteristic features on board will no doubt be the Dynamic Stability System (DSS) that is installed just below the waterline aft of the amidships section. The 9-metre-long moving foil has proved highly effective in smaller vessels but Baltic Yachts will be the first superyacht builder to incorporate this technology into a vessel of this size.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17024/image/large-e32a8ce4cec1b1eb01c5760d4bafb7af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17024"> The purpose of the foil, developed by Infiniti Yachts, is to provide added stability at higher speeds when deployed. The vessel itself is designed by Farr Yacht Design in partnership with Gurit for comfortable long-distance cruising. When deployed to leeward, the foil will not only dampen pitch movements but also increase speed, much like the latest America’s Cup racing fleet.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17023/image/large-186d3010675c00bb693d3f9d0e8bff69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17023"> In addition to this ground-breaking implementation, the Baltic 142 will also be fitted with a new diesel-electric drive system that promises to be far more efficient, smaller in size and emitting less noise and vibrations than conventional motors. The general concept involves a permanent magnet motor connected to the propeller shaft. The high power output requires the system to be water cooled to operate efficiently.&nbsp;

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