High Performance and Great Looks the Exceptional Panamax Project (Now Named Carried out During the Early Stages of the Project

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this newsletter is a publication of dykstra & partners naval architects | www.gdnp.nl | september 2011

hetairos hetairos high performance and great looks The exceptional Panamax project (now named carried out during the early stages of the project. Hetairos) was successfully completed at Baltic Hetairos will undoubtedly make a fast impression Yachts and set sail for her maiden voyage in when she participates in the international super August. The Dykstra team styled the performance yacht regattas. The below decks ambience will sailing yacht based on the classic Bristol Pilot also impress thanks to a Rhoades Young interior Cutters. With her elegant appearance Hetairos that blends classic looks with colonial influences. will instantly catch your eye... So too will her Hetairos can accommodate up to ten people in speed, thanks to the stiff construction of high an owners’ stateroom and four guest suites, while tech pre-impregnated carbon skins with Corecell the captains’ and crew cabins provide room for a and Nomex core, combined with a very deep lift- total of ten permanent crew. Responsible for the ing keel. The performance was further enhanced Project Management of Hetairos is Jens Cornelsen, by intensive towing tank and wind tunnel tests co. design by Reighel Pugh. hetairos

dynamic dynarigs

dynarig

The Dynarig concept continues to evolve, with two square rig design has certainly proven itself in terms 90m-plus yachts currently on the drawing boards at of both speed and ease of sail handling on a large Dykstra & Partners as we test various options and superyacht. layouts. After the success of Maltese Falcon, this hetairos this newsletter is a publication of dykstra & partners naval architects | www.gdnp.nl | september 2011 ready for action

The elegant but powerful 49m Royal Huisman Classic Pilot Ketch has now been painted and fully fitted out, and is ready to leave the yard. The Rondal masts will be stepped in Harlingen, and once the 3DL North Sails wardrobe has been fitted and final systems checks carried out, sea trials will start on the North Sea. After delivery the owner will take her to the Caribbean for a cruising season with the family. Meanwhile, work continues apace on another Dykstra-designed beauty at Royal Huisman: The 36m Classic Sloop is expected to launch early next year. 49m royal huisman classic pilot ketch projects update

With many projects on the drawing board and under construction, Dykstra & Partners offers a wide variety of yacht types and sizes. Take the Flyer 33, for example, which has been described as the ultimate weekender. Combining timeless beauty with modern performance, the Flyer 33 has the agility and ease of handling of a daysailer, while also being equipped with a more flyer 33 comfortable and spacious interior so that you bestewind 50 can enjoy a weekend away. Other popular new nominated designs include the Bestewind 50ft series, four of which are currently under construction, and five Bestevaer yachts (see www.gdnp.nl for more details). The J Class Rainbow is well underway at HJB, she is expected to launch in Spring 2012. Rainbow will be one of the competitors at the J Class regattas in 2012.

A couple of steps bigger is the 63m Mikhail S Vorontsov, now being outfitted by Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands. The concept and hull shape fast eagle (lines plan) were drawn by Mr. Stepanenko from Dream Ship Victory and the sailing yacht is due to launch in the summer of 2011. Our involve-

ment includes the naval architecture, sail plan, rainbow deck plan and exterior styling together with Ken Freivokh design. Last but by no means least is the 141m sailing yacht Dream Symphony, designed by Dykstra & Partners and Freivokh design. This is now under construction at Dream Ship Victory’s newly expanded yard and will be fast eagle the largest wooden sailing yacht the world has ever seen. Wind tunnel tests and experiments on fast eagle the structural engineering side will play a crucial role as this yacht breaks all kinds of boundaries. Nominated for Yacht of the Year award in the Special Yachts category, the Eagle 44 is a speedy 13.30m daysailer with classic lines. Her long over- hangs give the yacht an elegant look and the deployment of the latest materials and a modern keel ensure that she is also fast. The large open cockpit features optional electric winches that can be controlled from the helmsman’s position, making single-handed sailing possible. The interior features a double bed and electric toilet, with showering possible in the cockpit or keel laying dream symphony dream symphony on the aft deck. for more information see the dykstra & partners website: www.gdnp.nl this newsletter is a publication of dykstra & partners naval architects | www.gdnp.nl | september 2011

j class races 2012

As 2012 will be a year to remember for J Class racing, make sure you save the following dates in your diary:

• 24 - 30 June 2012 J Class Falmouth Regatta • 15 - 20 July 2012 Solent Regatta • 21 July Hundred Guinea Cup Race around the Isle of Wight

www.jclassyachts.com for more information.

ranger & velsheda

racing debut

annagine makes her debut

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2011 was marked by the racing debut of the 110 ft Annagine, who made a grand entrance to the international field. This classic sloop is also very suitable for charter purposes, with her open- plan accommodation making her a fabulous home from home. Offering an overall theme of subtle Honduras mahogany and cream panelling with chestnut flooring, Annagine exudes elegance and style while allowing for an informal atmosphere.

annagine

flagship completed rainbow warrior iii

The new Greenpeace flagship recently complet- annagine ed her sail trials and is planning to visit some European harbours before crossing over to the USA. The Rainbow Warrior III has A-frame masts and the complete vessel is designed to keep her environmental impact to a minimum.

shamrock v shamrock v

j-class shamrock v explores the greek islands By J-K3 Shamrock V Captain Nick Ryan and Martin McNary

With over 18,000 miles of beautiful and remote full swing with roasting goats on rolling spits or a Each new anchorage provides a safe place to con- coastline to be explored, the Greek islands offer an gypsy man with a herd of trained cats performing tentedly recall the day while we stow sails and unrivalled degree of distraction from the rigours of gymnastics for sardines…Why the Greek islands? wash the boat down by moonlight in preparation modern day life. This is escapism at its finest. for the next day’s adventure. For the trip we chose an itinerary of islands in Cerulean bays, generous local inhabitants and the lower Cyclades: Milos, Folegandros, Shinousa, The Greek islands have that perfect mix of stun- world famous cuisine all conspire in a cocktail that Amorgos, Astypalaia and finally Santorini… an un- ning vistas, blazing colours, smiling faces, tasty quickly washes the troubles of the present away. forgettable experience every time. Sailing the flavours, dynamic sailing conditions, cats, flowers, What remains is miles of rugged coastline punc- waters between these islands provides Shamrock V laughter, clear blue water, isolation, friendship, tuated by occasional splashes of stark white in the with an unlimited number of variables to contend salad, music, dancing, epic places to read books, form of monasteries clinging to cliffs above crush- with. Starting the day with a full main, yankee white sands, people that hug at hello, history, ing views of the lapis blue Mediterranean. Walk- and staysail, we more often than not finish with architecture and all that stuff that we are looking ing the Bouganvillia stained streets, you are just as two tucks in the main and a staysail reaching for when we go sailing on a boat as magnificent likely to encounter an octopus drying on a clothes- along at twelve and thirteen knots towards the as Shamrock V. line outside a restaurant as a religious festival in next island and respite from the Meltimi and swell.

about dykstra & partners naval architects

Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects was found- ed in 1969 by Gerard Dijkstra and has become a leading specialist in the design, re-design, naval architecture and marine engineering of classic and modern performance yachts. All members of the Dykstra & Partners team are passionate sail- ors with experience on different types of yachts, including our own designs such as Athena, Adix, Adela, Christoffel’s Lighthouse, Windrose, Borkum- riff IV, Endeavour, Velsheda, Shamrock V, Maltese Falcon, Meteor and Hanuman.

The company offers preliminary designs and concept designs for pleasure and commercially operated yachts, accessing our large database as a starting point. Lines plans and computer-lofting and fairing are available using the latest software and surface design programs. Dykstra & Partners is also an expert in spars, rigs and structural anal- From right to left: Gerard Dykstra Naval Architect/founder, Thys Nikkels Naval Architect/Managing Director, ysis, using in-house developed software as well Anneliek van der Linde PR/Marketing, Hilbert ten Have Naval Architect, Jeroen de Vos Naval Architect, as first hand practical experience. We also offer Erik Wassen Naval Architect, Edwin Luijf Naval Architect, Mark Leslie-Miller Naval Architect. general arrangements and space allocation for Not on Photo: Gil Wang Naval Architect, Thomas van Es Naval Architect and Loon Dijkstra Finance. interiors plus interior design, styling and detailing.

Photo/Image Credits: Nicklas Storbjörk, Hans Westerink, Da Vinci Yachts, Bart Leusink, Dream Ship Victory, K&M Yachtbuilders, Onne van der Wal, Jainie Cowham, Greenpeace, JK3 Shamrock V, Florine Gongriep.