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.
