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PHOTOS: Carlo Baroncini “We set out to build an elegant, muscular sailboat, and the shipyard and the design team delivered a yacht that is both of those things and more.” That’s from the owners of Aquarius, a cruising ketch accommodating family voyages. Simultaneously, this 184-foot (56.18-meter) Royal Huisman sailing superyacht is pursuing occasional racing. WhileContinue Reading
While her name may be Mini Y, there’s nothing “mini” about this custom sailing superyacht in her owner’s eyes. Newly delivered by Baltic Yachts, the 85-footer (26-meter) is the perfect size for sailing short-handed. In fact, she’s currently making her way from Baltic’s home of Finland to her home port of Southampton, England. According to BalticContinue Reading
In two years’ time, Royal Huisman will lay claim to having delivered one of the 10 largest sailing superyachts in the world. For now, the Dutch shipyard is two years into the construction of that yacht, which will additionally be the world’s largest aluminum sailing yacht. The code-named Royal Huisman Project 400 just completed a majorContinue Reading
Since shipyards construct metal hulls upside down, they need to flip right side up when ready for machinery and superstructure installations. The trick is, flipping is an hours-long affair. The bigger the yacht, the longer it takes, too. So, you shouldn’t be too surprised in seeing daytime turn to night in the video below. It’sContinue Reading
Sailing-yacht enthusiasts stick to sailboats, while power enthusiasts stick to motoryachts. At least that’s the typical way things go. The buyer of Project Boreas, though, is anything but typical. He’s a seasoned sailor who’s become the newest Heesen customer. In fact, he’s anything but typical in yet another way. He personally approached the shipyard toContinue Reading
Royal Huisman started the month of November on a high note, with the launch of the classic ketch Aquarius. Previously also called RH399, her project number, Aquarius began construction in 2014. She has the time-honored physical characteristics that tend to turn heads. These include long overhangs, oval ports, a blue hull, and varnished topsides. In fact,Continue Reading