Loft under sail

Rarely has the exterior of a yacht merged so closely with the interior as on board the sailing catamaran "Midori". The teak of the outer decks flows seamlessly into the saloon framed by floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a living area which, with an area of 65 square metres, is one of the largest ever created on a ship of this size.
However, it is not only the sheer volume of the framed living space that is astonishing, but also the realisation. The superstructure of the 20.50 metre long "Midori" consists almost entirely of dark tinted
The superstructure of the 20.50 metre long "Midori" consists almost exclusively of dark tinted glass and floor-to-ceiling panels that grow vertically up to the flybridge and are more reminiscent of an angular shoe box than a hydro- and aerodynamically optimised sailing concept. Here - quite unmistakably - form follows function.
Anyone stepping onto the aft deck of the new Sunreef model, christened Supreme 68, immediately realises the purpose of this design: the glass walls can be almost completely folded away on three sides, transforming the saloon, which is fitted with a few select pieces of furniture, into an airy loft. You can't live closer to and with the sea.
The shipyard was able to realise this impressive concept thanks to an innovative superstructure consisting of four carbon corner pillars on which the flybridge, which also measures 65 square metres, rests.
The sailing catamaran, named after the Japanese word for the colour green, was ordered by an experienced owner who relies on a private fleet of eight very different boats.
The sailing catamaran, named after the Japanese word for the colour green, was ordered by an experienced owner who has access to a private fleet of eight multihulls of very different sizes and has created a peaceful and harmoniously designed retreat oasis for himself and his family with plenty of living space and a Zen interior that is easy on the senses. For the Japanese-inspired decor and timeless interior design of the 10.50 metre wide twin hull, the owner engaged Belgian designer Bram Van Scharen, who is celebrating his successful debut in the yachting world with "Midori". "I would have rather named the model 'Supreme 300'," says Bram Van Scharen. "Hardly any other yacht in this size range has as much living space as this Sunreef model."

The designer from Antwerp created an interior that is minimalist yet warm. "I love matt surfaces - it calms the senses." Teak adorns the floor and the outside decks, while the walls and ceilings are covered in soft blue fabric.
Together with the shipyard designers, Van Scharen paid particular attention to the saloon as the main lounge area. The forward area is taken up by the full-width galley with a cooking island and a total of 18 metres of work surface. Refrigerators, freezers, a wine fridge and the Miele kitchen appliances are cleverly integrated under the worktops. "The owners love to cook for themselves and wanted as much worktop space as possible for preparation," says the Belgian. The dining table for eight people is located aft; the "Serpentine" sofa by Vladimir Kagan and the "Cité" armchair with carbon fibre details by Jean Prouvé provide subtle living accents further aft.
Companionways port and starboard lead into the hulls to the three guest cabins and the owner's suite, which has an office area, a walk-in wardrobe and a large bathroom. A flat-screen TV extends from the ceiling when required, while numerous storage options ensure a tidy and therefore calming overall impression, as is the case everywhere on board. Dark anthracite, aquamarine or eucalyptus colours dominate the cabins. "We wanted to create a cocoon-like atmosphere with the choice of colours and the rather dark cabins - an area that is not distracting and uplifting, but where it is easy to relax," explains the designer.

Those looking for energy and light will find plenty of it on the foredeck equipped with an ergonomically shaped Jacuzzi, on the trampolines between the hulls or at the very top on the flybridge covered by a carbon bimini. The sun deck offers plenty of space for elegant lounge furniture, a dining table for al-fresco dinners and a barbecue and bar area on the same floor space as the saloon below. The mast base is also positioned on the flybridge and is solidly reinforced. This means that there are no mast passages interfering with the open interior. "I was on board during the delivery voyage from Gdansk to Ibiza and am delighted with the sailing performance. We sailed comfortably at eight knots in four winds. All without any stress," enthuses Bram Van Scharen.
With "Midori", the Polish catamaran specialists have already delivered build number two of their Supreme 68 model, which cost around three million euros, and five more units have already been sold and are under construction in the shipyards in Gdansk. For owners who don't know what to do with a mast and the lifestyle that goes with it, Sunreef Yachts recently presented the Supreme 68 Power model.