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WORLD’S LARGEST SAILING CATAMARAN SUPERYACHT TO DATE DESIGNED BY DYKSTRA NAVAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILT BY ECHO YACHTS

Dykstra Naval Architects are the designers of a full-custom 57m, twin masted catamaran sailing yacht that will be built by the Australian Superyacht builders Echo Yachts. The yacht is commissioned by an experienced private client and slated to become the world's largest sail powered catamaran.

An aluminum hull form is complemented by two masts, accommodating a total sail area of some 1660 m2 for efficient long-range cruising. Weight reduction, simplicity and ease of operation will further characterize this project. Dykstra Naval Architects is providing the yacht's exterior styling, layout and naval architecture Detailed naval architecture and structural design is performed by Australian firm One2Three Naval Architects.

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Hetairos wins Round Antigua Race 2024

The 218ft (66.45m) Dykstra Naval Architects/Pugh ketch "Hetairos" was the first to start in the pursuit race. Skippered by Graham Newton, "Hetairos" took Line Honours, completing the Round Antigua Race in an elapsed time of 03 Hours 49 Mins and 30 Secs.

The overall winner of the Round Antigua Race was calculated using the new ORC Time Over Distance Weather Routing scoring method. "Hetairos" was the winner by eight minutes and 12 seconds after time correction.

The two Dykstra Naval Architect yachts "Adela" and "Hetairos" will be racing the Superyacht Challenge Antigua from 13 – 17 March 2024.

The yachts are expected to deliver a great battle on the Antigua waters.

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Sustainability Award for Bestevaer 36

A the European Yacht of the Year Award ceremony, the Bestevaer 36 has won the award in the category 'Special Mentioning Sustainability'.

A great achievement for all involved creating this sailing yacht with and for Gerard Dykstra.

The Bestevaer 36 is designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built by KM Yachtbuilders.

Bestevaer Yachts


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MONACO YACHT SHOW 2023 STAND QE11

From 27 - 30 September we will be exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023.

With our stand at one of the premium spots of the show, QE11 / QUAI DES ÉTATS-UNIS, we hope to welcome you and tell you more about our exciting projects and innovative design thoughts.

Dykstra Naval Architects team present at the show will be: Thys Nikkels, Mark Leslie-Miller, Hilbert ten Have, Thomas van Es and Anneliek van der Linde

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It starts with imagining what is possible

the basis for a unique concept was laid by Foundation⁰ - the build of a completely fossil free operating sailing yacht

Project Zero, as the initiative is known, seeks to unlock new zero-emission energy sources, rethinking fundamental issues regarding energy harvesting, savings, storage and energy management on the path to develop a new standard for marine travelling. Commissioned by Foundation⁰, a team of renowned industry experts has assembled to bring this project to life, including Dykstra Naval Architects, Vripack Yacht Design and Vitters Shipyard. Today, we are proud to announce that after 11 months of construction, project 3094, has made her first and preliminary splash. Vitters Shipyard has subcontracted the hull to 'Jacht en Scheepswerf Gouwerok' in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. For this classic ketch Dykstra Naval Architects is responsible for the Naval Architecture where Vripack took on the challenge for the exterior and interior styling. Owner's Representative MCM Newport.

Throughout the project numerous important milestones will pass on all levels of the development, which will be captured and shared with the general public. In line with Foundation⁰'s mission, all data will be made available through open source, to those who are interested and for all to benefit from. Ultimately contributing to positive impact by changing the maritime industry.

www.foundationzero.org

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