At your express request, we are once again presenting the 100 largest yachts, all with photos. Our list shows impressively what has been going on in the industry over the last 730 days. Nine (!) yachts with lengths of over 100 metres stormed into the ranking, and there are 20 new entries in total. And if you wanted to be listed this year, you had to have a yacht length of exactly 75 metres. Fun fact: maintaining a 75-metre yacht costs around 3.8 million euros per year - all inclusive.
How can we become climate neutral? This question also concerns the yacht industry. We asked one of the pioneers of electromobility, Tyde founder Christoph Ballin, for his assessment. He reveals which of the currently realistic technological approaches can help with decarbonisation. His exciting analysis clarifies whether it will be battery electric vehicles, electric or drop-in fuels or even hydrogen drives.
No matter which of the above systems you choose, none will be anywhere near as C02-neutral as travelling with the wind. Sailing is and remains the most environmentally friendly way of travelling the seas, which is why in this issue we present two exciting yachts, the Hallberg-Rassy 69, which costs six million euros, and the Grand Soleil 65 Long Cruise, which costs just under half as much, both of which can be manoeuvred comfortably two-handed and without a crew, have been designed for long-distance adventures and yet are completely different.
Enjoy this issue!
Yours sincerely, Martin Hager
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ST. BARTHS BUCKET
With BOOTE EXCLUSIV and Sea Cloud Cruises at the starting line.
TECHNOLOGY
The all-electric Voith-Schneider propeller is gaining ground.
CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL
The in-water trade fair with a new layout and dozens of 40-metre exhibits.
MONACO YACHT SHOW
Meeting place of superlatives in the harbour of Monte Carlo.
"RENAISSANCE"
A visit on board the 112 metre long charter giant.
SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA
The light breeze off Mallorca's coast produced clear winners.
TOP 200 MOTOR YACHTS
Feadship and Lürssen are the busiest shipyards for the Gigas.
GRAND SOLEIL 65 LC
Cantiere del Pardo continues to expand its luxury sailing programme.
HALLBERG RASSY 69
How the Swedish slup is reinventing itself while remaining the same.
WALTER MEIER-KOTHE
The Baltic Werft representative sees his job as a hobby.
CUSTOM LINE NAVETTA 38
39 metre square wonder by Filippo Salvetti and ACPV Architects.
TURNING POINT ON THE WATER
Christoph Ballin sheds light on the future of alternative drive types.
MODEL MAKER GROUP
The model yacht builders produce tiny yachts based on big ideas.
RIVA 82' DIVA
Officina Italiana Design have created a small but fine beauty.
OCEANEVENT
Charter XXL: How up to 500 guests celebrate on yachts and liners.
YACHTRECHT
Who is liable for environmental damage or crew negligence.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
