Sailing yachts will gather this week (6th-10th June) for the 16th Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta which will be hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Sardinia. Below is our choice of some of the most outstanding sailing yachts participating this year.  

SØRVIND | Southern Wind | 34.59m (113’62) | 2022

Sailing yacht SØRVIND will make her debut at this year’s regatta and is one of the newest yachts competing. Southern Wind have collaborated with Farr Yacht Design, Nauta Yachts and Studio Hermanides on the design, which boasts a narrow bow, flush deck and Nordic interior aesthetic.

She can accommodate up to eight guests in four suites and is available for charter in select locations.

Other Southern Wind yachts in attendance are EGIWAVE (31.78m), AMMONITE II (31.41m), FREEBIRD (30.25m), STARFALL (30.2m), ARAGON (28.64m) and OCEAN HORSE (23.99m).

GITANA | Fitzroy | 45m (147′ 7″) | 2009

Sailing yacht GITANA is the largest yacht attending this year and is an experienced racer attending multiple events since her launched in 2009 as Salperton IV. She features exterior design by Dubois Naval Architects and interiors from Adam Lay Studio and can accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms.

INOUI | Vitters | 33.4m (110’) | 2013

Sailing yacht INOU – meaning ‘extraordinary’ in French – is one of the most recognisable yachts at this year’s regatta thanks to her lime green hull, designed by Philippe Briand Ltd. She boasts an interior design by Winch Design with inspiration for the build being sports cars.

V | Wally | 30.48-metres | 2017

Sailing yacht V (ex. Tango) from Wally Yachts was delivered in 2017 with additional design by Mills Design Ltd. and interiors from Pinifarina. She hopes to follow in the footsteps of her sistership MAGIC CARPET 3 which finished first last year.

She can accommodate up to six guests, as well as a crew of four.

PATTOO | Vitters | 33m (108’3″) | 2016

Sailing yacht PATTOO is well known on the regatta circuit having been launched in 2016. She features exterior design and naval architecture from Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and can accommodate up to eight guests in four staterooms.

WINWIN | Baltic Yachts | 33.04m (108’) | 2014

Sailing yacht WINWIN is ideal for long-distance cruising as well as exciting racing, having finished 7th in last year’s regatta and competed as a regular on the regatta circuit.  She was built by the prominent shipyard, Baltic Yachts with design from Javier Jaudenes and interior design by Design Unlimited.

She can accommodate up to seven guests with a crew of four.

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These sailing yachts are the pinnacle of high-performance yacht design but also provide fabulous contemporary styling and comfortable accommodation. Sailing yacht SØRVIND is unique, being the only attendee available to charter. However, our expert team can help you find other sailing yachts available to charter in your favourite destinations.

Over the last few months 32m (105ft) luxury yacht TIGRA has benefitted from an extraordinary refit and is now available for groups of up to 12 guests to charter around the stunning Greek coastlines.

Originally built in 2004 by Canteiri di Pisa she now presents in pristine condition and offers multiple al fresco entertainment areas across the flybridge and main deck. She also boasts a generous beach club from where the 7 energetic crew members will assist guests with the array of water toys.

The décor throughout is a blend of natural wood and neutral soft furnishings which creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main salon is available for more formal dinners around the dining table plus, offers a comfortable and cosy lounge space.

Her flexible accommodation will suite families and groups of friends alike with four suites on the lower deck. The suites are configured as a full beam master, one VIP and two twins (convertible into doubles) + additional pullman berth in each. All the cabins benefit from the luxury and privacy of ensuite bathroom facilities.

Motor yacht TIGRA is powered by 2 MTU diesel engines which generate top speeds of 22 knots, and she comfortably cruises at 18 knots. Her shallow draft, 1.80m (5′ 11″), makes her perfect for anchoring in any of the endless bays and beaches around Greece.

Spreading 67m in length, the striking Benetti-built superyacht CALEX is joining the Caribbean yacht charter market, accommodating up to 12 guests in 7 ensuite staterooms. With a professional crew of 17, guests can rest assured they will receive outstanding service, and attention to detail for a truly relaxed vacation in America.

With vast deck spaces and plenty of amenities for guests to enjoy, CALEX has everything a yacht of her calibre is expected to offer – and more! Numerous dining and relaxation are present on board, with a fantastic sun deck with a Jacuzzi to top it off. Interiors are modern and elegant, but at the same time welcoming and comfortable. There is a beautiful spacious main saloon on the main deck with an elegant formal dining area as well as the sky lounge on the upper deck for socialising and games nights. One of the stand-out features of this yacht is her beach club, with a bar and seating area, a TV and a steam room. A great selection of water toys is at guests’ disposal to enjoy during the vacation.

Accommodation includes a huge master suite with a double ensuite bathroom, a private office and a Walk-in wardrobe. The suite spreads from midship right through to the foredeck and offers an amazing 180-degree view. It has been fitted with two curved sliding doors that open onto the exclusive lounge area furnished with chaise lounges, armchairs, a table and an original cast fireplace. The owner’s area is very private and secluded from the rest of the accommodation.

Two VIP staterooms are placed on the main deck, with ensuite bathrooms and plenty of natural light. The lower deck features four guest staterooms, that include two king-sized cabins and two convertible cabins with Pullman beds.

CALEX is powered by two MTU engines of 1875 hp each and reaches a top speed of 16 knots while cruising at 12 knots. She has a range of 4,400 nautical miles at cruising speed and a fuel consumption of 280 litres per hour. She is available in the Caribbean, including the Leeward Islands, the Bahamas and the Windward Islands.

Overmarine Group have announced the launch of the third unit in the 50m (163’8”) Oceano 50 range superyacht PROJECT SALERNO. She offers guests generous interior and exterior spaces, seamlessly connected thanks to large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Outside, the beach club is huge with aft and side doors which open to convert into a connected water’s edge terrace. Above the garage on the foredeck is a space which once the tender has been launched, can be filled with water to create a swimming pool with counterflow swimming system plus hydromassage jets. If that wasn’t enough a second jacuzzi pool can be found on the sundeck set amongst cushioned sun pads.

“Both interior and exterior furniture and furnishings have been designed by our interior design team … that will perfectly fit the Owner’s wishes and requests”, says Mangusta Sales Manager Nicolò Strocco.

Stepping inside, the spacious 52 sq. m./560 sq./ft. master stateroom is located on the main deck and has an exclusive fully automated balcony overlooking the sea. On the lower deck, the Owner has chosen a configuration with 5 guest cabins, including a full-beam VIP cabin with separate access.

Superyacht PROJECT SALERNO is equipped with two MTU 12V 2000 M86, 1700 hp engines that allow her to reach a speed of 16 knots and ensure a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11 knots.

Superyacht BASH has recently been unveiled after an extensive 18-month refit at Capax, a marine engineering company in Croatia. Originally built in 1990 with design by naval architect Vincenzo Ruggiero she boasts iconic status thanks to one her very famous previous guests.

The historic photograph of Princess Diana sat on the passarelle of a yacht in August 1997, was aboard luxury yacht BASH, known as Jonikal at the time and later Sokar. Portofino in Italy was the fabulous backdrop to this historic moment in time and this summer she will again be cruising the Mediterranean showing off her luxury upgrades.

The refit project included refurbishments across nearly every part of the yacht: new penetrations of a bulkhead and deck, new wheelhouse bulkhead, new wiring and plumbing, upgraded air conditioning and stabiliser systems plus other technical improvements. Internally, a new layout and decor was designed by Slovenian company Bobic Yacht Interiors turning her into a vastly improved yacht with years of service ahead of her.

“Getting to this point took a lot of hard work and required a lot of skill, but it was worth the effort. Our warmest thanks go to all those who contributed to the refit of the motor yacht BASH,” said Teo Petricevic, CEO of Capax Ltd.

With the spacious interior accommodating up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, motor yacht BASH offers the ultimate luxury with a master suite including two bathrooms, a walk-in wardrobe, a private lounge and office, plus five double staterooms, all complete with en-suite bathrooms. Standout interior features include a vast main salon with a dining room, a bar, an onboard salon with massage and gym areas. Her decks feature two al fresco dining areas on both the bridge deck and the sun deck, various lounge seating areas, a jacuzzi, and a swim platform to her stern.

Superyacht BASH is available for charter throughout the Mediterranean this summer.

After her successful launch and sea trials, 38.00m (124′ 6″) Westport motor yacht SEAS THE DAY was delivered to her owner in Westport, WA. Her advanced hull design met the owner’s every expectation for speed, manoeuvrability, integrity and quality.

The luxurious yacht can accommodate up to eight guests and offers a host of premium features including a sun deck jacuzzi, beautifully furnished deck spaces and a stylish interior. The owner will enjoy the privacy of a main deck master stateroom with his and hers bathrooms, while the guests luxuriate in the three additional lower deck staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.

Luxury yacht SEAS THE DAY will spend the summer cruising the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, areas renowned for their natural and remote beauty.

Dutch shipyard Mulder has launched 36m (118’1″) motor yacht SEAFLOWER from their Zoeterwoude facility, where she has spent 8 months being outfitted by the yard’s highly skilled team.

She is believed to have been started on speculation with the new owner becoming involved after meeting the team at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2022. Said to be an experienced and well-known yachtsman, he has worked closely with Mulder, Claydon Reeves and Van Oossanen Naval Architects on all the finer details.

The award-winning Mulder ThirtySix series is constructed from aluminium and is equipped with twin Caterpillar engines that will deliver a cruising speed of 15 knots. The model features the Van Oossanen patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), offers 296 GT of interior volume and the capacity to accommodate as many as 10 guests.

Superyacht SEAFLOWER is scheduled for delivery in June 2023 with plans to summer in the Mediterranean. Her interior design has not yet been unveiled but is sure to be a masterpiece, similar to the previous 5 Mulder ThirtySix models.

New photos showcasing the interior and exterior areas of the brand-new 60m Amels yacht ENTOURAGE have been released! This stunning superyacht with striking exterior lines by Espen Oeino International, Damen Yachting naval architecture and beautiful interiors by Burdifilek studio is one of the latest to come out of the Dutch shipyard and was delivered to her proud owner in early 2023.

For Burdifilek, this was their first superyacht project. The owner envisioned a tranquil and elegant home at the sea which, judging by the photos, was beautifully executed. The studio commented: “The Owner knew exactly how he wanted to entertain and how he wanted the flow through the spaces to be. When the sun sets, the yacht transforms, shifting from day to night, evoking a completely different feeling,” says Diego Burdi, Burdifilek’s co-founder. “This unique opportunity led us on a journey of exploration where every design aspect of the yacht was considered at the highest level. Conceived as a floating oasis of luxury, the interiors are a playground of timeless elegance, ultimate comfort with a sense of peace conveyed through a monochromatic palette,” adds Diego Burdi, whose portfolio includes the W Hotel, New York’s Club Monaco and some of the world’s most dynamic commercial environments.

One of the other highlights on board is the accommodation layout, which includes a large Owner Deck with a fold-out balcony, a seating saloon area, two bathrooms and an adjacent twin cabin. There are additional four guest suites located on the lower deck, hosting up to 12 guests in total. There is further accommodation for the crew of 13 with a modified crew area, a larger laundry room and dry storage.

To develop a more eye-catching passage, Burdifilek also reversed the structure of the staircase: “I think the staircase is beautiful and very innovative,” says Arie Midavaine, Project Manager at Damen Yachting. “The structure is on the outside and tucked away – which is substantially different than previous models and gives much more space to move around. The ceilings are also beautiful and are free of domes – a feature that the Owner brought in from this experience in real estate.”

The spacious sun deck is perhaps one of the most relaxing areas on board. Longer by 1.5m it contains a beautiful Jacuzzi pool surrounded by sunpads, an exterior bar, a barbecue, an L-shaped lounging area and a lovely dining area. The sun awning poles have been moved to the outside of the railing, to allow for additional space.

Additional lounging and dining areas are located throughout the yachts, including the main saloon, bridge deck saloon or swim platform.

Espen Oeino also commented on the design process: “It’s an extremely well-optimised design. Together with the Amels team, we invested a lot of time fine-tuning the Amels 60 design, really looking back at the Limited Editions past, and talking to clients. She looks beautiful.”

Further spaces include the foredeck where the two tenders and two wave runners are stored, with more toys such as SeaBobs, wakeboards and diving equipment being stored in the beach club area aft. Sauna, day head and gym are also found in the beach club for more fun and relaxation on board this magnificent vessel – Entourage!

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Luxury yacht ARSANA will certainly turn heads this summer as she launches onto the Mediterranean charter market with her deep blue hull and open flybridge roof structure made from recyclable materials. She can reach speeds of 27 knots thanks to her 4 Volvo Penta 1350 engines while using just 25% of the power consumption of other yachts her size.  

The design and build team from Permare and Massimo Verme have ensured her up-to-the-minute eco-credentials are matched by her contemporary styling including fabulous glass fronted bow jacuzzi, elegant dining settings and open superstructure allowing for 360 degree views. The list of water toys will make for an exciting charter while the stabiliser system ensures an extremely comfortable cruise.

The interior is a blend of light wood, cool neutral greys and accents of nautical blue with the main salon boasting huge windows and two fold out balconies which appear to float over the water. The is also the most amazing floor to ceiling wine cooler offering a wonderful choice of wines from around the world.

Accommodation is provided by five gorgeous staterooms including a serene and private main deck master plus lower deck VIP, double and two twin cabins all benefiting from ensuite bathroom facilities.

The Mediterranean charter season offers a wealth of opportunities for fabulous and varied charter itineraries and luxury yacht ARSANA can host guests in iconic locations such as the French Riviera and the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily.

It would be hard to imagine a more classically elegant mini cruiser than 51.07m (167’3”) luxury yacht CASABLANCA. And with her 18 staterooms she is a rare find, offering a unique Croatian experience for large groups of up to 36 guests.

She was built in 2016 and features a deep blue hull, warm neutral superstructure and expanses of teak decking and details which create a traditional and stately atmosphere on board. Plus, she offers all the modern conveniences and facilities you would expect on board a luxury yacht: deck jacuzzi, cushioned sun beds, al fresco dining, exquisite salon space and a dedicated professional crew of ten.

Although she can accommodate large groups, she maintains an intimate feel thanks to the flexible layout and chic décor. The al fresco dining area on the upper deck leads into the interior dining room with its rich wood flooring and subtle art décor styling. The sociable space continues in the forward salon and piano bar which can be configured for cosy groups or opened up for a cocktail party.

All the staterooms are beautifully designed with a blend of warm wood finishes, rich soft furnishings and marble ensuite bathrooms.

You can’t visit Croatia without experiencing the warm azure blue sea and motor yacht CASABLANCA has a unique central transom door which opens to reveal a water’s edge swim platform from where guests can take a dip in the ocean or play on the water toys.