Royal Huisman Launch 48m "Wisp"

The renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman have just announced the launch of project no. 393, now know as "Wisp". She is a beautiful built (as are all of the Royal Huisman superyachts) classic sloop that measures 48m (156ft) in length and is a fine example of revival naval architecture by Hoek Design.

The owner's brief was for a boat that would perform well without excessive heel, hence her relatively beamy hull and spoon bow for a more gentle ride. Her stained oak and wenge interior is by Rhoades Young of which takes full advantage of the beamy hull to create magnificently large salons, a spacious full beam master suite and accommodation for both guests and crew. Wisp fulfils all her owner's criteria for a comfortable cruising yacht that may also engage in a little "gentleman's racing".

"Wisp is a shining example of how a modern sailing yacht can still impart a sense of Corinthian spirit," says Alice Huisman. "Her quality design and construction provides ocean going capability, comfort and performance".

"It has been a challenge to meet the owner's high expectations, but the successful result is thanks to hard work by all concerned," says Nigel Ingram of MCM, acting as the owner's representative, of their first collaboration with Royal Huisman. "The working relationship with the yard has been enjoyable and the quality of the yacht speaks for itself. We look forward to further developing the relationship with Royal Huisman over future projects".

Wisp's sea trails and crew training will take place in the next couple of weeks prior to delivery to her owner later this spring.

Royal Huisman's New Orders

Royal Huisman announced in September two important new projects in collaboration with the renowned Dutch naval architect Andre Hoek, that are currently in progress. Hoek and his design team are responsible for the exterior styling as well as the naval architecture and, together with the yard, the structural design of these projects.

Classic Pilot Ketch

The first project is a 46m (151ft) Classic Pilot Ketch with a project number of 392, this Classic Pilot Ketch has been highly optimised for performance. Her long waterline, lifting keel with trim tab and carbon spade rudder are complemented by a powerful, fully-roached sail plan supported by a complete carbon fibre rig package. The smooth classic exterior lines will combine with a luxurious and spacious interior designed by the renowned Redman Whiteley Dixon design team, to create an exceptional yacht with the ability to go anywhere in extreme comfort.

Serious attention will be given to achieving high levels of energy efficiency in developing her systems, and her interior material selection will not only be based on design looks but as a potential renewable source. This Superyacht is due for launch in 2014.


Classic Sloop

The second project is a 48m (156ft) Classic Sloop with a project number of 393, the owner drove the design of this yacht with added developments to the hull lines to reflect the specific objective to enjoy cruising as well as “gentleman’s racing”.

She has classic elegant exterior lines with a counter stern and sloping deck houses, yet her moderate underwater draft lines, modern carbon rig and performance handling systems show she is built for the present day. She is a true representation of the modern classic superyacht. Her magnificent interior was the work of Rhodes Young design, who have proved in the past that they are at the top when it comes to interior design for modern classics.

Mega Yacht "Nomade" has been sold

The recently launched Mega Yacht Nomade 118ft modern style expedition yacht by Tansu Yachts in Turkey has been sold by Fraser Yacht brokerage. Nomade is currently at the Monaco Yacht Show and featured on the October issue of Boat International with a featured article inside. The yacht was sold to a successful fashion brand magnet who was looking for a support vessel to his sailing yacht the 115ft Firefly launched in June of this year and built by Classen Jachtbouw with an exterior design by Hoek design. Hoek design have classed this new series of yacht the F class.

The owner of Nomade is going to change the name to Bartender and it is said that he chose Nomade as the support vessel due to her modern contemporary design and because of her ample deck space to host the crew of Firefly.

Be sure to see these two yachts side by side around the world at some of the major racing events over the coming years.

New Launches & Orders for Royal Huisman

The prolific Royal Huisman yard in Holland has had a busy couple of weeks with a new launching and new orders been taken to be put into production.

New Launch


At the start of the month the yard launched their newest yacht "Kamaxitha" 160ft ketch Porject name "Spirit of Tradition". she was designed by Dykstra & Partners and the interior was by Rhoades Young. She is a classic design based on the old pilot cutters with traditional lines made with modern materials. She is large spacious inside with a full beam owners cabin at the stern with a private entrance. Natural light fills this yacht by the use of traditional skylights above on deck which emphasizes the classic handcrafted luxurious interior designed by Rhoades Young and crafted by Royal Huisman.

New Orders

Royal Huisman announced the signing of orders for two new yacht both of which have been designed from Hoek Design.

The first order is for a 150ft pilot house ketch which will be named project 392 due to the yard number. She will be a modern classic with traditional lines. The interior will be designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon and the yacht is planned for delivery in 2014.


The second order is for a 157ft classic sloop which will be named project 393 due to the yard number. The owner of this yacht has looked to the designs of the Hoek studio for the exterior and to Rhoades Young for the interior. With the combination of these two designers and the reputation of the yard this will prove to be a beautiful classic style yacht.