The first yachts of the St Barths Bucket Regatta are beginning to appear in the bay of Gustavia, quietly signalling the start of one of the most distinctive gatherings in the sailing world.
Each March, the small Caribbean harbour of St Barths becomes the meeting point for an extraordinary fleet of large sailing yachts. Around thirty to forty yachts — many measuring between 30 and more than 70 metres — are expected to take part in this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta, bringing together classic schooners, elegant cruising yachts and high-performance modern sloops.
The first arrivals are already visible around the harbour. The Swan 111 GEIST is currently moored in Gustavia, while yachts including Freya and Q have been spotted anchored just outside the port as crews begin preparing their yachts for the racing ahead.
Over the coming days, the fleet will continue to grow as yachts arrive from across the Caribbean ahead of the start of the St Barths Bucket Regatta.
The St Barths Bucket Regatta Born From a Simple Idea
The origins of the St Barths Bucket Regatta lie far from the Caribbean.
In 1986, a group of yacht owners organised an informal race off Nantucket in the United States. The rules were simple: handicaps were agreed the evening before the start — often over drinks — and the fastest yacht deliberately started last, chasing the fleet from behind.
That relaxed philosophy still defines the regatta today. While the yachts themselves represent some of the most sophisticated sailing machines ever built, the spirit of the St Barths Bucket Regatta remains rooted in friendly competition and the pleasure of sailing exceptional yachts.
Racing Around St Barths
Racing during the St Barths Bucket Regatta typically takes place on courses of up to 28 nautical miles around the island of St Barths.
Each morning, race organisers analyse wind forecasts, sea state and yacht performance data before selecting the most suitable course. Multiple variations are possible, including routes around neighbouring islets or around the island itself in either direction.
To ensure that these enormous yachts do not sail too close together, the regatta uses a pursuit-style start system — sometimes referred to as a “kangaroo start”. Slower yachts leave first, while the fastest yachts start last and attempt to catch the fleet during the race.
The Spectacular Fleet of the St Barths Bucket Regatta 2026
The St Barths Bucket Regatta brings together one of the most extraordinary fleets of large sailing yachts in the world. From majestic classic schooners to cutting-edge performance superyachts, these remarkable vessels represent the very pinnacle of naval architecture and sailing craftsmanship.
Each March, the harbour of Gustavia becomes a unique stage where some of the most beautiful sailing yachts ever built gather before setting their immense sails around the island of St Barths.
M5 — 78 m | VT Shipbuilding | Ron Holland | Sloop
Originally launched in 2004 as Mirabella V, the spectacular M5 remains one of the largest single-masted sailing yachts ever built. Designed by Ron Holland and constructed by VT Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom, the yacht measures an impressive 78 metres in length.
Her most striking feature is the extraordinary 90-metre carbon mast, the tallest freestanding mast ever installed on a monohull sailing yacht. Supporting more than 3,000 square metres of sail area, the rig gives M5 an unmistakable silhouette when she appears on the horizon.
Although built primarily for long-distance cruising, M5 remains a genuine sailing yacht, with an immense sail plan that allows her to move gracefully under sail despite her size. When she joins the fleet during the St Barths Bucket Regatta, her towering rig dominates the skyline of Gustavia and instantly becomes one of the most photographed yachts in the harbour.
HETAIROS — 67 m | Baltic Yachts | Dykstra Naval Architects | Performance Sloop
The impressive Hetairos is a 67-metre high-performance sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts and designed by Dykstra Naval Architects. Constructed using advanced composite materials, the yacht combines lightweight engineering with a powerful sail plan carried by a towering carbon mast exceeding 70 metres. Rigged as a performance sloop, Hetairos was designed for fast offshore cruising while remaining capable of competing in superyacht regattas. Her long, sleek hull and immense sail area make her one of the most powerful privately owned sailing yachts in the world.
ATLANTIC — 65 m | Van der Graaf | William Gardner | Schooner
The majestic Atlantic is a faithful recreation of the legendary 1903 racing schooner designed by William Gardner. Built in the Netherlands by Van der Graaf and launched in 2010, the yacht reproduces the lines of the vessel that famously won the 1905 Kaiser’s Cup Transatlantic Race, setting a record that remained unbeaten for nearly a century. Rigged as a three-masted gaff schooner, Atlantic carries an immense sail plan of roughly 1,700 m², making her the largest classic schooner replica ever built. Her towering rig and sweeping overhangs make her one of the most spectacular yachts sailing today. Atlantic is one of the most iconic schooners sailing today for charter.
ADIX — 65 m | Astilleros de Mallorca | Arthur Holgate / Dykstra Naval Architects | Schooner
The spectacular Adix is one of the largest and most recognisable classic schooners sailing today. Launched in 1984 by Astilleros de Mallorca, the yacht was designed by Arthur Holgate and inspired by the legendary William Fife schooner Jessica. Measuring nearly 65 metres, Adix features a three-masted schooner rig carrying an immense sail plan that dominates any anchorage or regatta fleet. With her elegant overhangs, towering spars and classic proportions, Adix perfectly embodies the spirit of the great schooners of the early twentieth century and remains a highlight of the St Barths Bucket fleet.
AQUARIUS — 65 m | Royal Huisman | Dykstra Naval Architects | Performance Sloop
The magnificent Aquarius is a 65-metre sailing superyacht built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman and designed by Dykstra Naval Architects. Delivered in 2016, the yacht is rigged as a powerful performance sloop, featuring a towering carbon mast and an immense sail plan optimised for fast offshore sailing. Combining cutting-edge naval architecture with the exceptional craftsmanship for which Royal Huisman is known, Aquarius was conceived for both global cruising and participation in major superyacht regattas. Her elegant proportions and impressive sailing capability place her among the most remarkable modern sailing yachts afloat.
PERSEUS³ — 59 m | Perini Navi | Ron Holland | Sloop
The striking Perseus³ is one of the most powerful modern sailing superyachts on the regatta circuit. Delivered in 2015 by the Italian yard Perini Navi and designed by Ron Holland, the yacht measures nearly 60 metres and features a towering 75-metre carbon mast. Unlike many Perini Navi yachts rigged as ketches, Perseus³ is configured as a performance sloop, allowing her to carry an immense sail plan. At launch, she carried what was then the largest spinnaker ever built for a sailing yacht, exceeding 2,600 square metres. Combining advanced sailing technology with refined design, Perseus³ has become a regular and highly visible participant in the world’s leading superyacht regattas.
MAXIMUS — 59 m | Vitters | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
Delivered in 2023 by the Dutch shipyard Vitters, Maximus is one of the most recent large sailing yachts to join the international superyacht regatta circuit. Designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers, the 59-metre yacht combines Vitters’ exceptional craftsmanship with a naval architecture optimised for powerful sailing performance.
Rigged as a high-performance sloop, Maximus carries an immense carbon mast and a powerful sail plan designed to drive the yacht efficiently across a wide range of wind conditions. Her long, elegant hull and powerful displacement reflect Frers’ signature approach to large sailing yachts: refined lines, excellent balance under sail and impressive speed for a yacht of this size.
Built in aluminium and engineered for serious offshore sailing, Maximus was conceived for owners who value the experience of sailing large yachts rather than simply cruising under power. Seeing a yacht of this scale manoeuvre under sail around the island of St Barths is precisely what makes the St Barths Bucket Regatta one of the most spectacular sailing gatherings in the world.
MELIS — 56 m | Perini Navi | Ron Holland | Cruising Ketch
The elegant Melis is a 56-metre aluminium sailing yacht built by the Italian yard Perini Navi and designed by renowned naval architect Ron Holland. Delivered in 2009, the yacht features the classic ketch rig configuration typical of many large Perini Navi yachts, combining a powerful sail plan with exceptional ease of handling. Designed for long-range cruising as well as participation in superyacht regattas, Melis blends refined Italian craftsmanship with the robust engineering that has made Perini Navi one of the most respected builders of large sailing yachts in the world.
ROSEHEARTY — 56 m | Perini Navi | Ron Holland | Cruising Ketch
The elegant Rosehearty is a 56-metre aluminium sailing yacht built by the Italian yard Perini Navi and designed by renowned naval architect Ron Holland. Delivered in 2006, she belongs to the celebrated Perini Navi 56-metre series, widely regarded as one of the most successful large sailing yacht platforms ever produced. Rigged as a cruising ketch, Rosehearty combines powerful sailing performance with exceptional ease of handling thanks to Perini Navi’s advanced sail control systems. Designed for long-range ocean cruising while remaining competitive in superyacht regattas, she remains a regular presence on the international sailing yacht circuit.
BURRASCA — 56 m | Perini Navi | Ron Holland | Cruising Ketch
The elegant Burrasca is a 56-metre aluminium sailing yacht built by the Italian shipyard Perini Navi and designed by renowned naval architect Ron Holland. Delivered in 2003, she belongs to the generation of large Perini Navi ketches that helped redefine luxury sailing superyachts in the early 2000s. Rigged as a cruising ketch, Burrasca combines a powerful sail plan with the ease of handling provided by Perini Navi’s automated sail control systems. Designed for long-distance ocean cruising while remaining competitive on the regatta circuit, she represents the timeless elegance and robust engineering for which Perini Navi yachts are known.
RAVENGER — 54 m | Baltic Yachts | Judel/Vrolijk | Sloop
Delivered in 2017 by the Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts, Ravenger is a striking 54-metre sailing yacht designed by the German naval architecture studio Judel/Vrolijk & Co, a firm widely respected for its high-performance racing yachts.
Built using advanced carbon composite construction, Ravenger was conceived to combine exceptional sailing performance with the refinement expected from a modern superyacht. Her sleek hull, deep-performance keel, and towering carbon rig give the yacht remarkable speed and balance under sail.
Despite her impressive size, Ravenger remains a true sailing yacht at heart. The powerful sloop rig drives the yacht efficiently in a wide range of wind conditions, making her a natural participant in major sailing gatherings such as the St Barths Bucket Regatta, where large performance yachts showcase their capabilities around the island.
With her modern lines and advanced engineering, Ravenger represents the new generation of large sailing yachts that blend cutting-edge technology with the timeless appeal of powerful sailing yachts.
RED DRAGON — 52 m | Alloy Yachts | Dubois Naval Architects | Performance Sloop
The striking Red Dragon is a 52-metre performance sailing yacht built in New Zealand by Alloy Yachts and designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Delivered in 2008, the yacht was conceived as a fast cruising superyacht capable of competing in the world’s leading superyacht regattas.
Rigged as a powerful performance sloop with a tall carbon mast and deep racing keel, Red Dragon combines sleek lines with impressive sailing power. Her distinctive low profile and elegant proportions make her a regular and highly recognisable presence on the international superyacht racing circuit.
Q — 52 m | Alloy Yachts | Dubois Naval Architects | Sloop
Launched in 2005 by the New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts, Q is a striking 52-metre sailing yacht designed by the renowned naval architect Ed Dubois. Built in aluminium, the yacht combines the robust engineering typical of Alloy Yachts with Dubois’ elegant and powerful hull lines.
Rigged as a sloop, Q carries an impressive sail plan supported by a tall carbon mast, giving the yacht both speed and remarkable balance under sail. Dubois designs are particularly admired for their ability to combine long-range cruising capability with strong sailing performance, and Q perfectly illustrates this philosophy.
With her sleek profile, powerful rig and distinctive deckhouse, Q is one of the most recognisable large sailing yachts on the superyacht regatta circuit. When she sails around St Barths during the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the yacht displays the graceful movement and quiet power that define the world’s finest large sailing yachts.
ARABELLA — 48 m | Palmer Johnson | Sparkman & Stephens | Cruising Ketch
The elegant Arabella is a 48-metre sailing yacht built by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson and designed by the legendary naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens. Delivered in 1983, the yacht reflects the timeless style of large ocean-going cruising yachts developed by the studio during the late twentieth century.
Rigged as a cruising ketch, Arabella combines classic proportions with robust aluminium construction, making her ideally suited for long-distance sailing. Her graceful lines and balanced sail plan embody the refined design philosophy that made Sparkman & Stephens one of the most influential yacht designers in history.
THE AQUARIUS — 46 m | Perini Navi | Perini Navi | Cruising Ketch
The elegant The Aquarius is a 46-metre aluminium sailing yacht built by the Italian shipyard Perini Navi. Designed by the yard’s in-house naval architecture team, the yacht reflects the distinctive Perini Navi philosophy of combining luxury cruising with powerful sailing capability.
Rigged as a cruising ketch, The Aquarius features the advanced automated sail control systems that have made Perini Navi yachts famous for their ease of handling despite their size. Designed primarily for long-range ocean cruising, she combines refined Italian craftsmanship with the robust engineering required for bluewater sailing.
GITANA — 45 m | Fitzroy Yachts | Dubois Naval Architects | Performance Sloop
The elegant Gitana is a 45-metre sailing yacht built by the New Zealand shipyard Fitzroy Yachts and designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Constructed in aluminium and rigged as a performance sloop, the yacht combines refined design with powerful sailing capability.
Her sleek hull lines and efficient sail plan are optimised for fast offshore cruising while remaining well-suited for competitive sailing. Known for their balance and elegance, Dubois-designed yachts such as Gitana are frequently seen on the international superyacht regatta circuit.
VISIONE — 44 m | Baltic Yachts | Reichel/Pugh | Performance Sloop
The elegant Visione is a 44-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts and designed by the renowned naval architects Reichel/Pugh. Delivered in 2002, the yacht features lightweight composite construction and a powerful sail plan optimised for performance cruising.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Visione combines speed, balance and long-range sailing capability. Her sleek hull lines and efficient sail plan make her a highly capable yacht for both ocean passages and superyacht regattas.
CANOVA — 43 m | Baltic Yachts | Farr Yacht Design | Performance Sloop
The technologically advanced Canova is one of the most innovative sailing yachts in the fleet. Built in 2019 by the Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts and designed by Farr Yacht Design, the 43-metre yacht features a powerful carbon rig and lightweight composite construction.
Her most remarkable feature is the Dynamic Stability System (DSS) — a retractable foil that increases stability and reduces heel, allowing the yacht to carry more sail power while improving speed and efficiency under sail.
Combining cutting-edge naval architecture with refined cruising capability, Canova represents a new generation of high-performance sailing superyachts.
HANUMAN — 42 m | Royal Huisman | Dykstra Naval Architects | Classic J-Class Sloop
The spectacular Hanuman is a 42-metre sailing yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman and designed by Dykstra Naval Architects. Delivered in 2009, the yacht is a faithful modern interpretation of the legendary J-Class yacht Endeavour II, originally designed by Nathanael Herreshoff in 1936 for the America’s Cup.
Rigged as a powerful J-Class sloop, Hanuman combines the timeless elegance of the great racing yachts of the early twentieth century with modern construction and engineering. Her long overhangs, immense sail plan and spectacular sailing performance make her one of the most admired classic yachts on the international regatta circuit.
LINNEA AURORA — 39 m | SES Yachts | Hoek Design | Performance Sloop
The elegant Linnea Aurora is a 39-metre sailing yacht built by the Turkish shipyard SES Yachts and designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects. Delivered in 2017, the yacht reflects the studio’s signature approach of combining classic yacht aesthetics with modern naval architecture.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Linnea Aurora features a powerful sail plan and refined aluminium construction optimised for fast offshore cruising. Her graceful sheerline, long overhangs and balanced proportions give the yacht the appearance of a traditional classic yacht while benefiting from modern sailing performance.
BECOOL — 39 m | Nautor Swan | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
The powerful BECOOL is a high-performance sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan and designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Measuring approximately 39 metres, the yacht belongs to the generation of large Swan performance cruisers conceived for both offshore sailing and competitive regattas.
Rigged as a performance sloop, BECOOL combines lightweight composite construction with a powerful sail plan and a tall carbon mast. Known for their exceptional sailing balance and speed, yachts of this series are regular participants on the international superyacht regatta circuit.
ACTION — 37 m | Royal Huisman | Dykstra Naval Architects | Performance Sloop
The elegant Action is a 37-metre sailing yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman and designed by Dykstra Naval Architects. Constructed in aluminium and rigged as a performance sloop, the yacht combines refined craftsmanship with powerful sailing capability.
Her efficient hull lines and tall carbon rig allow impressive speed under sail, while the renowned build quality of Royal Huisman ensures exceptional reliability for long-distance cruising. Designed for both offshore passages and competitive sailing, Action represents the perfect balance between luxury cruising and high-performance sailing.
ATLANTIDE — 37 m | Royal Huisman | Hoek Design | Cruising Ketch
The elegant Atlantide is a 37-metre sailing yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman and designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects. Inspired by the timeless elegance of classic sailing yachts, Atlantide combines traditional styling with modern construction and engineering.
Rigged as a cruising ketch, the yacht features a balanced sail plan that offers both stability and ease of handling on long ocean passages. Her graceful lines and refined craftsmanship make her a perfect example of the modern classic sailing yacht.
WHISPER — 36 m | Holland Jachtbouw | Fontaine Design Group | Performance Sloop
The elegant Whisper is a 36-metre sailing yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw and designed by Fontaine Design Group. Delivered in 2003, the yacht features lightweight composite construction and a powerful sail plan optimised for fast offshore sailing.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Whisper combines sleek hull lines with efficient hydrodynamics, allowing her to deliver impressive speed under sail. Designed for both performance cruising and competitive regatta sailing, she represents the refined engineering and craftsmanship for which Holland Jachtbouw yachts are known.
AURELIUS — 34 m | JOM | Dykstra Naval Architects | Performance Sloop
The elegant Aurelius is a 34-metre sailing yacht built by the Dutch yard JOM and designed by Dykstra Naval Architects. Constructed with an aluminium hull and rigged as a performance sloop, the yacht combines efficient naval architecture with a powerful sail plan optimised for fast offshore sailing.
Designed primarily as a performance cruiser, Aurelius offers both impressive speed under sail and the stability required for long-distance passages. Her balanced hull lines and refined engineering reflect the design philosophy for which Dykstra Naval Architects are internationally recognised.
LIARA — 34 m | Baltic Yachts | Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design | Performance Sloop
The sleek Liara is a 34-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Baltic Yachts and designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design. Constructed using advanced carbon composite technology, the yacht combines lightweight engineering with a powerful sail plan optimised for fast offshore sailing.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Liara offers exceptional speed and agility under sail while maintaining the comfort expected from a high-end cruising yacht. Her refined hull lines and modern design make her a regular participant on the international superyacht regatta circuit.
GEIST — 33.90 m | Spirit Yachts | Sean McMillan Young Desing | Performance Sloop
GEIST is a 33.9-metre sailing yacht built by Spirit Yachts and launched in 2020 as the shipyard’s flagship and the only Spirit 111 ever constructed. Designed by Sean McMillan, she combines the elegance of classic wooden yacht design with advanced modern technology. Built in composite, epoxy and wood with teak decks, GEIST measures 33.9m with a 6.4m beam and a draught of 4.05m. The yacht accommodates up to eight guests in four staterooms and features interiors by Rhoades Young Design.
Powered by a Torqeedo electric propulsion system, she cruises quietly at around 8 knots with a top speed of 11 knots. Celebrated for her blend of beauty, sustainability and innovation, GEIST was awarded Sailing Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards in 2021.
NAMUUN — 33 m | Turquoise Yachts | Hoek Design | Performance Sloop
The elegant Namuun is a 33-metre sailing yacht built by the Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts and designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects. Delivered in 2013, the yacht reflects the studio’s signature philosophy of combining classic yacht aesthetics with modern sailing performance.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Namuun features refined aluminium construction and a balanced sail plan optimised for fast offshore cruising. With her graceful lines and timeless proportions, she perfectly embodies the modern classic sailing yacht.
INUKSHUK — 33 m | Oyster Marine | Rob Humphreys Yacht Design | Performance Sloop
The elegant Inukshuk is a 33-metre sailing yacht built by the British shipyard Oyster Marine and designed by Rob Humphreys Yacht Design. As part of the Oyster 100 series, the yacht combines strong offshore sailing capability with the comfort expected of a long-range cruising yacht.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Inukshuk features a powerful sail plan and a deep performance keel designed for efficient ocean passages. Known for their reliability and seaworthiness, Oyster yachts such as Inukshuk are ideally suited for bluewater cruising while remaining capable participants in superyacht regattas.
SUNLEIGH — 33 m | Jongert | Doug Peterson | Sloop
Launched in 1990 by the Dutch shipyard Jongert, Sunleigh is a 33-metre sailing yacht designed by the American naval architect Doug Peterson, whose designs have long been respected in both offshore racing and performance cruising.
Built in aluminium, Sunleigh reflects the robust construction and ocean-going capabilities that made Jongert yachts highly respected among serious sailors. Her elegant hull lines and balanced proportions give the yacht a timeless appearance, typical of the large cruising yachts built by the Dutch yard during the late twentieth century.
Rigged as a sloop, Sunleigh carries a powerful sail plan that allows the yacht to perform efficiently under sail while remaining comfortable for long offshore passages. Yachts of this generation were conceived for owners who valued true sailing capability, combining reliability, stability and graceful movement at sea.
Today, Sunleigh represents the enduring tradition of large ocean-going sailing yachts — vessels designed not merely for display, but for the genuine pleasure of sailing.
V — 30.5 m | Wally | Persico Marine | Mills Design | Racing Sloop
The striking V (formerly Tango) is a 30.5-metre high-performance Wallycento racing yacht built in 2017 by Persico Marine for Wally and designed by Mills Design. She belongs to the exclusive Wallycento class — a series of 100-foot box-rule yachts created to combine extreme racing performance with superyacht comfort.
Constructed in advanced carbon composite, V features a powerful carbon rig, a lightweight structure and a distinctive flush teak deck that gives the yacht a sleek and aggressive profile. Her innovative deck layout combines the flush-deck concept introduced on the Wally yacht Esense with the ramp deck geometry developed for the Maxi 72 racer Alegre, creating a deck that is both efficient for racing and practical while cruising.
Naval architect Mark Mills optimised the hull shape to reduce drag in light winds while increasing stability in stronger conditions, making V an exceptionally versatile cruiser-racer. With her black carbon hull, towering rig and minimalist deck layout, she is one of the most distinctive modern racing yachts competing in the St Barths Bucket Regatta fleet.
GALATEIA — 30.5 m | Wally | Green Marine | Reichel/Pugh | Racing Sloop
The high-performance Galateia is a 30.5-metre racing sailing yacht built by the British shipyard Green Marine and launched in 2015. Designed by the renowned naval architects Reichel/Pugh, the yacht was conceived as a powerful performance racer capable of competing at the highest level of the superyacht regatta circuit.
Constructed in lightweight GRP composite, Galateia combines advanced engineering with an aggressive racing hull shape optimised for speed and stability under sail. With a beam of 7.2 metres and a deep 6.2-metre keel, the yacht delivers impressive righting moment and excellent upwind performance.
The yacht features exterior and naval architecture by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, while the interior was designed by AIM Yacht Interiors. Although primarily conceived for racing, Galateia can accommodate up to six guests on board along with a crew of three, including the captain.
Compact, powerful and technically sophisticated, Galateia represents the new generation of high-performance yachts that regularly compete in events such as the St Barths Bucket Regatta.
L’HIPPOCAMPE — 30 m | Nautor Swan | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
The elegant L’Hippocampe is a 30-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan and designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Like many large Swan yachts, she combines refined cruising comfort with strong sailing performance.
Rigged as a performance sloop, the yacht features a powerful sail plan and a deep performance keel optimised for fast offshore sailing. Known for their exceptional balance and seaworthiness, Swan yachts such as L’Hippocampe are equally at home on long ocean passages or competing in superyacht regattas.
ONYX II — 30 m | Nautor Swan | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
The powerful ONYX II is a 30-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan and designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Like many large Swan yachts, she combines refined cruising comfort with strong sailing performance.
Rigged as a performance sloop, ONYX II features a powerful sail plan and a deep performance keel designed for fast offshore sailing. Known for their exceptional balance and seaworthiness, Swan yachts such as ONYX II are equally capable of long-distance cruising and competitive sailing in superyacht regattas.
LOT 99 — 29.6 m | Nautor Swan | Germán Frers | Performance Racing Sloop
The modern Lot 99 is a 29.6-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan and designed by the renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Part of the latest generation of Swan performance yachts, she belongs to the Swan 98 series, developed to combine offshore cruising capability with competitive racing performance.
Rigged as a high-performance sloop, Lot 99 features advanced composite construction, a tall carbon mast and a powerful sail plan optimised for speed. With her modern hull design and lightweight engineering, she represents the new generation of performance Swan yachts frequently seen on the international superyacht regatta circuit.
SYMMETRY — 29 m | Yachting Developments | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
The elegant Symmetry is a 29-metre sailing yacht built by the New Zealand shipyard Yachting Developments and designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Constructed using advanced composite materials, the yacht combines lightweight engineering with a powerful sail plan optimised for fast offshore sailing.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Symmetry delivers impressive speed and balance under sail while remaining well-suited for comfortable cruising. Her refined hull lines and efficient sail plan make her a capable yacht for both bluewater passages and superyacht regattas.
HUMMINGBIRD — 27 m | Nautor Swan | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
The elegant Hummingbird is a 27-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan and designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Like many Swan yachts, she combines refined cruising comfort with strong sailing performance.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Hummingbird features a powerful sail plan and a deep performance keel designed for efficient offshore sailing. Known for their exceptional balance and seaworthiness, Swan yachts such as Hummingbird are equally suited for fast cruising and participation in international sailing regattas.
FREYA — 26 m | Nautor Swan | Germán Frers | Performance Sloop
The elegant Freya is a 26-metre sailing yacht built by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan and designed by renowned naval architect Germán Frers. Like many Swan yachts, she combines refined cruising comfort with impressive sailing performance.
Rigged as a performance sloop, Freya features a powerful sail plan and a deep performance keel optimised for fast offshore sailing. Known for their exceptional balance and seaworthiness, Swan yachts such as Freya are highly regarded both for bluewater cruising and for participation in competitive sailing regattas.
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