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The 42-metre classic sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infatuation41.55m (136'4&quot;)Jongert Yachts2004">Infatuation</a> has been sold, thanks to Tim Quinlan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> representing both the buyer and the seller. The 173 GT ketch was delivered to her original owner in 2004 by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jongert Yachts (Company)">Jongert</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/65882/image/large-da82d607b8c8b8b62454a4955e5bbdb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65882"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/71" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tony Castro (Company)">Tony Castro</a> is responsible for the yacht's naval architecture, whereas the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jongert Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Jongert</a> Design Team created the design for both the exterior and interior, which was devised to accommodate up to nine guests in four staterooms.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/90593/image/large-807cb722d06b6e44f0446c350dde8a1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90593"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/90589/image/large-7c8a9fc2c6b36d7e0a65bd466561f53b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90589">A crew of up to five can help manage the sailing yacht when cruising at speeds of up to 14 knots. At the time of being listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3874" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Infatuation41.55m (136'4&quot;)Jongert Yachts2004">Infatuation</a> had a last asking price of €1,950,000.

42m classic sailing yacht Infatuation sold

The 42m classic sailing yacht Infatuation has been sold, thanks to Ocean Independence.

42m classic ketch Infatuation sold

Recent reports that suggest well-known sail (and motor) yacht builder, Jongert, based in the Netherlands, has closed its doors, are false. In a recent conversation with SYT, the shipyard revealed that the facility is still for sale, but certainly not closed.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155270/image/large-73788b64c3ac8a8c50da76f49f73c151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155270">Having delivered over 300 vessels since the early 1950’s Jongert has specialised in the building of sailing yachts and also some motor yachts, including the 39 metre Guido De Groot-designed Lucia M. Jongert sailing yachts are well known for their classical lines and their construction quality and some of the better known sailing yachts built by the shipyard, include the 46 metre sloop Wellenreiter, the 42 metre Passe Partout and the 41.55 metre Infatuation.In 2002 the shipyard moved its facilities from Medemblik to their current location in Wieringermeer. The company was bought in 2009 by the VEKA Group.Earlier this year the shipyard was listed on a Dutch property website for € 6,000,000 and more recently the price was lowered to € 5,000,000. Whether the Jongert brand was included in the sale is not stated on the website, but the buyer would have received land of close to 40,000m2 and construction space of 11,400m2. The listing claimed that it is possible to build motor yachts with a length of up to 40 metres in the facility and sailing yachts of up to 60 metres.Some of Jongert’s most recent projects included the refit of Tamer II, and the delivery of two patrol craft for the Royal Dutch Navy. The company had also started the construction of a 32 metre sailing yacht on speculation. The state of that project is unknown at present, however it is believed that only the hull has been completed.An updated press statement is expected from the shipyard in the coming days.By Charl van Rooy

Update: Jongert shipyard remains operational

Eleven beautiful sailing yachts, including 6 super yachts up to 41 metres in size, met from 30th of May to the 2nd of June 2013 at the 26th Club Yachting Life International Regatta (CYLI) hosted by dahm international. The Monaco based brokerage company is the only one in the world to host such a yearly sailing event for its clients. SuperYachtTimes.com editor Maarten sailed along on board Inspiration.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145189/image/large-97e8fc8f3bfcaaa048b77d5c505d7dc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145189">This year, Port Adriano was the starting point for the first race day from Mallorca to Cabrera. During the land-based social program, 80 participants enjoyed their get-together – yacht owners with friends, families, their captains and crews. On Thursday evening (30th of May), Herbert Dahm, his team and the sponsors first invited all participants to a Welcome Reception at Bruno’s, a restaurant and bar in the marina Port Adriano. The impressive CYLI fleet was displayed right in front of the restaurant.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145190/image/large-c0d30c914618a3fb990473491f5f6a57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145190">On Friday morning, 31st of May, the official Captain’s Briefing at the Tandem Bar took place and came to the decision to delay the start for an hour due to the slightly stronger winds. Finally the yachts set sail to gather close to the starting line outside the port. Spectators along the waterfront witnessed 11 of the finest sailing yachts, mainly Jongert builds, leaving Philip Starck designed Port Adriano.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145191/image/large-39d8137e9196b19d4952f84c62704012.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145191">The first race leg was accompanied by a mix of sun, clouds and strong but stable winds, which resulted in maximum speeds of more than 12 knots. Final destination for that day was the bay of Cabrera. The Jongert Ithaka was the first to arrive, after an almost perfect start. In the ketch class the schooner Aschanti IV won the first leg. After a relaxing afternoon aboard, owners and guests met for a drink and pleasant sunset at the Taberna del Puerto.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145192/image/large-932068a16561f487235ed19959678c5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145192">After a delightful night at anchor, Saturday, 1st June, greeted all participants again with blue skies and splendid wind conditions. The support tender Chapruksi marked the starting line for the second race leg outside the bay. Due to the onshore wind direction the schedule had to be changed on short notice. Instead of sailing around Cabrera and finishing in Es Trenc the race committee decided to alter the course and head directly to Palma de Mallorca with the finishing line at Cabo Blanco. The decision served the weather condition right.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145193/image/large-e7e80b9805d2c9493c78b3c52eb4f9d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145193">Jongert 2200s Inspiration with Herbert Dahm at the helm - sailing non competitive - was first to arrive, following a bumpy crossing, closely followed by Jongert 2700M Ithaka and Jongert 2200s Toro del Mar. The ketch class again saw Aschanti IV passing the finish first, followed by Jongert 40T Infatuation and Jongert 25ds Sea Shuttle.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145194/image/large-4cc361df4512b567a45a472fe8a9e7e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145194">Nevertheless the evening went as planned – taking the party to the beautiful location of the Beach Restaurant “Es Trenc” by bus and taxi. During the cocktail reception the party enjoyed the magnificent view across the dunes. Herbert Dahm congratulated the overall winners of the two race legs.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145195/image/large-d4535cefd2d94b2c6bdc304478925904.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145195">Thanks to the generous support of the event’s premium partners Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ and SLAM, the first prize was a two night’s stay of one’s choice in one the Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, the second prize was a SLAM jacket of the sailing collection with special CYLI emblem embroidery and the third prize being a basket full delicacies of the famous “Flor de Sal d’Es Trenc”.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145196/image/large-5ee491b142cc87c793946639803d1f3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144260">The Jongert 2700M Icarus, having had some tough luck with a sail, received the special prize: a gift coupon of Beilken Sails. After a beach barbecue dinner on the patio a salsa band animated many of the guests to dance to the live music. The day ended late in the night with the transfer back to Palma de Mallorca.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145197/image/large-b4dd294812059cc065abe816dce8aa8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145197">On Sunday 2nd June – instead of sailing back from Es Trenc to Palma, all participants enjoyed a relaxing morning in the marina Club de Mar before the owners and guest were invited in the newly opened club-restaurant “Bens d’Avall” for an aperitif and a four-course Farewell Late Lunch. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145198/image/large-b450ba05ac34e7b9e497534f01bea9ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145198">Herbert Dahm expressed his sincere thanks to all the guests for their decades of loyalty to the CYLI event, to his team for another smoothly organized event and especially to all partners &amp; sponsors of the 26th Club Yachting Life International Regatta for their support.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145199/image/large-f9db3b142ab26556666126820c143841.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145199">The next event is already scheduled for 2014 – the exact time and place will be announced later this year.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145200/image/large-bee4a5d82b796d131a197ee9ab060d8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145200">After lunch, owners and guests joined their crews on the Club de Mar terrace for a drink at the crew party, ending with thanks to Herbert Dahm and the prospect of meeting again for the Club Yachting Life International event in 2014.The results class 1 - sloops: Ithaka Icarus Toro del MarThe results class 2 - ketches: Aschanti IV of Vegesack Kemmuna InfatuationSuperYachtTimes.com thanks Dahm International for their hospitality during another great event. We look forward to next year's edition.For owners wishing to participate, please contct Hannelore or Angela. Dahm International Angela Windel &amp; Hannelore Schmitz + 0034 971 70 82 48 / +49 (0) 211 - 3555 103 <a href="mailto:angela@dahm-international.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">angela@dahm-international.com</a> / <a href="mailto:hannelore@dahm-international.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">hannelore@dahm-international.com</a> <a href="http://www.dahm-international.com/" target="_blank">www.dahm-international.com</a>Photos by Maarten Janssen and Stuart Pearce

Another successful Club Yachting Life International Regatta edition

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/144260/image/large-d544138b17420112b193cf105cdc3784.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144260">Superyacht Infatuation at Dahm International's Club Yachting Life RegattaBuilt to a very high standard and proven design, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3874">Infatuation </a>is a 41.6 metre Jongert, delivered in 2004. The yacht, seen here racing in the Club Yachting Life Regatta in Mallorca on friday, has a contemporary light and spacious interior styling with beautifully rich toned mahogany woods throughout adding an air of timeless elegance. Infatuation accommodates up to 9 guests in 4 luxurious and well appointed suites. Infatuation is for sale with Dahm International, and is offered for charter with Burgess.By Maarten Janssen

Superyacht Infatuation at Dahm International's Club Yachting Life Regatta

Within the first eight weeks of the year 2013, the superyacht brokerhouse with headquarters in Monaco, Dahm International has sold 91'10"ft Sangermani sailing yacht Desirade and added four new yachts to its CA portfolio. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142980/image/large-f6f7422259ca3211894428fdd71cec3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/142946">Already at boot Duesseldorf in January, Dahm International recorded a noticeable upswing in inquiries for pre-owned luxury yachts as well as for newbuild projects. “We are very pleased that we can meet the increased interest with a broadened portfolio featuring a wide range of handpicked yachts, including now not one but three exquisite Nautor’s Swan”, states the company’s president Herbert Dahm. “Of course, the year has only just started, and there are a number of challenges awaiting the yachting industry. Should we interpret the first weeks of the year as a sign of confidence in our expertise as superyacht brokers or as a sign that the market is moving again, certainly for premium sailing yachts? We prefer to do both.”The 28m Cantieri Sangermani sailing yacht Desirade was sold by Alexander Reinsch of the Palma de Mallorca office, having introduced the buyer to Northrop &amp; Johnson. The new CA’s include: 41.55m Jongert 40T Infatuation, asking price is € 7,000,000 34.34 m Nautor’s Swan 112S Anemos, asking price is € 4,900,000 VAT-paid 25.08 m Nautor’s Swan 80S iamsterdam, asking price is € 6,250,000 31.35m Hakvoort canoe-stern motor yacht La Reina Del Mar, asking price is € 3,700,000 VAT-paid Dahm International +49 (0) 211 - 3555 103 <a href="mailto:herbert@dahm-international.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">herbert@dahm-international.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.dahm-international.com/">www.dahm-international.com</a>

Successful start of year for Dahm International

Burgess has announced their appointment as sales central agents for the stunning 41.6 metre Jongert ketch Infatuation. Built to a very high standard and proven design, Infatuation boasts the Jongert patented folding keel that allows her to reduce her draft from 5.1m to 2.75m making her the perfect choice to reach shallow ports and areas that similar sized sailing yachts cannot reach.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138235/image/large-d7b1250eda0419dbae65e05c08a055fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138235"> Infatuation has a contemporary light and spacious interior styling with beautifully rich toned mahogany woods throughout adding an air of timeless elegance.Infatuation accommodates up to 9 guests in 4 luxurious and well appointed suites. The full beam Owner’s suite has a large seating area, and stunning bright ensuite bathroom. Further guest accommodation is provided by a double suite and 2 spacious twin guest staterooms, 1 with additional Pullman berth. All have large ensuite bathrooms.The yacht has an excellent combination of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge areas. The main saloon which is both large and elegantly understated has a formal dining area to one side and relaxing lounge seating to the other. Leading out onto the main deck we find another beautifully appointed lounge area and aft deck dining space.Her asking price is € 8,500,000.