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November 2023

Provisional 2024 Calendar 32 technical articles added or updated on technical library

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WhatsApp chats from Jan, Feb & Mar posted to technical libryary All winter webinar presentations added Member listing updated as of 29 March 2023 Tuning video from XYOA factory visit loaded

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Member Yachts

28 different models from the X-Yachts range, past and present: X-119, X-302, X-332, X-342, X-362, X-372, X-382, X-402, X-442, X-482, X34, X37, X40, X43, X46, X50, Xc35, Xc38, Xc42, Xc45, Xc50, Xp38, Xp44, Xp50 X4.0, X4.3, X4.6, X4.9

Yearly Calendar

January - March 2024 - Winter Webinars

We will be running another series of webinars covering technical, cruising and racing topics on the following dates: 9 Jan, 13 Feb & 5 Mar 2024. All webinars will start at 19:00 GMT. More details to follow

31 January 2024 - AGM

19:00 GMT, to be held over ZOOM to enable maximum participation

13 April 2024 - Fitting Out Lunch

Lunch will be held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London.

1 & 2 June 2024 - Solent Cup Racing

Being organised by X-Yachts GB. Look out for more details from Debbie Wheldon

Mid September 2024 - Autumn Rally & Dinner

Provisionally, we will hold a Solent based rally and may try to organise another North Sails sail handling/tuning day.

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139 members from 17 countries

We ended 2023, with 139 members from 17 countries. We have seen strong growth in our membership over the last few years as our membership has become more international. We now have members from Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Guernsey, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Wales. 

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Vibrant Forum - Get Connected

Approximately 120 of our members participate in our private WhatsApp group with regular sharing of information, mainly around technical support or guidance on cruising areas.  Most questions for help or advice a response within a couple of hours.

We also run winter webinars for enabling members to share technical and cruising information.

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Comprehensive Technical Library

We have over 250 articles discussing a range of topics including service tips, maintenance, issue resolution, tuning, equipment and sail handling. All indexed by yacht system.

We also provide links to technical videos provided by X-Yachts GB&I and materials from our Winter Webinars series.

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Recent posts on sailing in Scotland, cruising around Mallorca, exploring the Baltic, and bringing a new X-Yacht back from Denmark.  Read up about our XYOA rallies, Lundy & Bristol, ARC2016, tips for cruising Croatia.  Write-ups on racing RTI and the Fastnet.

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Freed from the constraints of racing and rating considerations X-Yachts could explore every avenue in pursuit of their latest and best ever all round high performer

Imagine a yacht that’s thrillingly fast and fun to sail but isn’t shaped and built according to the constraints of a rulebook. A responsive, rewarding yacht that sails and handles brilliantly in a wide variety of wind and sea conditions, on all points of sail, and hasn’t been optimised just for windward-leeward courses. One with more than ample space, comfort and contemporary style inside but without any compromises made at the expense of sailing balance or performance. A yacht that can easily handle the wildest weather you’re ever likely to encounter, but also excels at fair-weather family cruising. That’s the design DNA of X-Yachts’ Pure X range.

The new X5⁶, launched into the icy waters of Baltic Denmark in the depths of December for initial sea trials, is designed, engineered and built to take this ongoing evolution of the perfect all-round performance cruiser to a whole new level. Thomas Mielec, X-Yachts’ director of design and engineering, was on board for the sea trials and sent good news back to the yard.

‘We came back not only cold and with homework to do, but also with a really good feeling and a great deal of pride that the entire organisation behind the development of the X5⁶ has definitely succeeded in creating a magnificent performance cruiser well prepared for providing future owners with superior sailing pleasure,’ he wrote. ‘Even though we’ve only been able to test in fairly light to medium wind conditions, X5⁶ hull number one has already provided us with a distinct big-boat feeling of safety and comfort, where almost everything can be operated by the touch of a button if you want.

‘This of course also means that vast amounts of technical equipment need to be tested, adjusted and calibrated to make sure everything works as designed and engineered. The focus for the first tests has been sail handling, sail balance, rig trim, alignment and tuning the twin rudder steering system.’

All manoeuvres can be done singlehanded from the helm at the touch of a button

‘The idea behind the X5⁶ is to complete the Pure X range,’ explains Kraen Nielsen, the hands-on chief executive of X-Yachts, who was also on board for the sea trials. ‘There was a real demand for a boat of this size. It offers a lot more space so you get a really big, nice cockpit to work in or to enjoy yourself in. You get very spacious aft cabins, so it’s a boat that delivers something different to the previous boats in the range. We’re convinced that the X5⁶ will exceed our expectations.’

One stand-out feature of the X5⁶ (and indeed all X-Yachts) is epoxy infused hull construction. This technique gives very precise control over the glassfibre laminate, allowing it to be optimised for stiffness and strength while saving weight, and the use of epoxy gives a better end result than the polyester or vinylester resins that most builders use: not just stronger but much less prone to distortion in the topsides over time. The entire hull is then cured and baked in precisely controlled conditions to further optimise its material properties. In the X5⁶, all weight saved by this advanced construction technology is used to increase the yacht’s stability.

While many (some would say most) cruising yacht brands are focused on maximising their appeal to novice sailors, X-Yachts is aimed squarely at connoisseurs. The Pure X range offers easy handling, of course, but a great deal of emphasis is placed on delivering the best possible sailing experience. Boatspeed and aesthetics are very important but balance, helm response and ergonomics are paramount – and many small, carefully considered details add up to a more enjoyable time on board not just for the helmsman but for the whole crew.

Some of these design details have been gradually evolved and perfected over many years while others are introduced with every model added to the range. A new one on the X5⁶ is the sprayhood bay, recessed into the coachroof and covered with a pair of front-hinged doors on gas struts that leave the coachroof totally flush – and the hood completely hidden when not in use, subtly but substantially improving the clean, uncluttered aesthetic of the streamlined, lowprofile cabin top, which can be beautifully finished in luxurious laid teak. A large expanse of solar panels can also be recessed into the coachroof, giving enough charging capacity to keep the yacht’s batteries topped up throughout a long-distance ocean passage while preserving the X5⁶’s clean silhouette.

The outboard-mounted wheel pedestals are another nice touch, enhancing the sense of wide-open space in the stern, with integrated foot chocks and elegantly curved teak helm seats. An optional electric mainsheet traveller can be recessed completely below deck, eliminating a trip hazard whilst allowing precise control of mainsail shape. There’s also the option of a two-seater pushpit bench that doubles up as an ideally located liferaft stowage bracket. The coaming-mounted primary and secondary winches (with seven rope clutches on each side) are close enough to the twin helms for easy operation when sailing singlehanded, but with ample elbow room for a trimmer to work comfortably and efficiently when the boat is fully crewed. Capacious rope bins in the aft ends of the cockpit bench seats keep all the rope tails tidy and are almost invisible. Forward of the winches, the whole cockpit is entirely free of ropes and other potential hazards, with plenty of secure, comfortable space for passengers (and off-watch crew) to stretch out and relax.

The bow shape maximises the headsailsʼ J measurement to boost performance.

X-Yachts puts a huge emphasis on designing and refining the sailplans of its boats, believing (and they’re not wrong) that it’s one of the most important design features. The marque’s racing pedigree can be felt as soon as you grab the wheel, but the other key parameter for the sailplan of the X5⁶ and its sisters in the Pure X range is flexibility. Up to three foresails – 88% self-tacking jib, 100% genoa and huge code zero – can be kept furled and ready to go. The self-tacker sheets to a track neatly recessed into the cabin top to preserve the clean, uncluttered aesthetic. The genoa is sheeted to a pair of longitudinal tracks with its sheets and car adjusters led aft and ducted under the coachroof.

A neat passerelle deploys from the almost invisible hatch in the port-side coaming

The rig itself is 11/12 fractional on a tapered, triple-spreader mast with discontinuous rod rigging, which is deliberately over-specified – a feature common to all X-Yachts – which makes it extremely stiff as well as super strong, promoting good sail shape and trim while reducing stretch and preventing the mast from pumping whilst sailing upwind into a heavy sea.

Below decks, the clean, timeless design aesthetic that you’d expect in a premium Danish yacht is obvious at a glance. A more careful look reveals excellent ergonomics, lots of welldesigned stowage throughout, and the fine craftsmanship in all areas that defines the brand.

One important feature is invisible – and indeed imperceptible, but that’s the point. The engine compartment is sound-insulated to superyacht specification using a heavy 8mm solid rubber layer, 50mm of noise-deadening rockwool and covered with perforated aluminium plating. All openings are sealed to eliminate noise.

‘The design team has focused on Nordic interior styling with a lot of attention to detail like the ambient lighting, small pieces of leather, and in general you get a great atmosphere from the daylight that comes into the saloon,’ Nielsen explains. ‘This is for sure a spacious boat but we would never compromise sailing pleasure so every thought goes in the direction of combining good living on board with good sailing capabilities and this boat is absolutely no compromise.’

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A yacht which delivers  Superior Sailing Pleasure  is a yacht which sails well in a variety of wind conditions and sea states, offers luxurious comfort, is safe and reliable and provides pure enjoyment when at sea.

Every detail of an X-Yacht, from the hull lines through to the world-class craftsmanship, stem from this idea.

The difference between X-Yachts and other yacht builders comes from how the yachts are designed, built and specified technically. Production cost is not the main priority at X-Yachts, instead features and equipment are chosen, no matter the cost, to ensure all models excel in key areas.

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The pleasure of ownership is unbeatable and X-Yachts exists to make your dream come true. Allow us to introduce to you the X-Yachts qualities and attention to details that make them so distinct in the premium and performance sailing yachts category. Building your own X-Yachts according to your exact wishes and specifications will be a smooth process when working with our experienced team. There is a wide range of models for all tastes and needs and we will help you discover which is the right one for you. Immerse in the new range of contemporary performance cruisers and live the dream.

Searching for the perfect pre-owned X-Yacht? We have hand-picked second-hand X-Yachts that tick all or most of the boxes. Our well experienced and brand specific X-Yachts Service Hub team will guarantee that you get all the support you need, in a level equivalent to the values of the brand.  F rom the initial market research, yacht viewing and survey, technical and financial appraisal, troubleshooting, maintenance works, refit projects, legal support and delivery. We will cater for all needs and budgets and help you enjoy the performance, qualities and safety that all X-Yachts offer. 

With more than 40 years of experience in high-performance sailing boats, X-Yachts has now introduced a new and extraordinary initiative, based on the deep experience accumulated over these years: a 33 foot open powerboat for quality-conscious boaters with the same well-proven X-Yacht Ethos. Fast and safe on the water, pride of ownership, innovative development and design.

The X-Power 33C is designed and built with one overall strategy – to comply with what is expected by X-Yachts – Ease of Use. The technical equipment provides an intuitive experience; you only need to push one button, and then you are ready to drive!

Available to the X-Yachts dealers network and to prospective buyers, our Floating Boat Show consists of the largest and most updated fleet of X-Yachts worldwide and is open to welcome you from March to November. You will be able to enjoy the latest X-Yachts series of high-end, brand new, luxury performance boats and take them for a sea trial.

Just 35 minutes away from the Athens International airport El. Venizelos and 45 minutes from downtown Athens, the location is of key importance. Olympic Marine is the home of our X-Yachts, from which you are able to venture to the hundreds of Greek islands and the Mediterranean when the season starts. 

Gain a true impression as to how your X-Yacht will perform by helming one of our X-Yachts in all wind directions and conditions, starting from our base. Accompanied by our X-Yachting team, you can expect an all around demonstration of the X-Yachts model that interests you. Our in-depth knowledge and experience around X-Yachts will provide you with all the information you need, ranging from technical aspects to sailing performance and how this will ultimately translate to your personal lifestyle and living on board. This service is dedicated to helping you make a responsible and informed decision while getting to know the X-Yachts Qualities first hand.

A different kind of worry-free ownership for your new yacht is available at our base in Olympic Marine, 35min from Athens International Airport. Our program portfolio includes the exclusive X-Yachts Care program and the X-Yachts Charter program. All these programs are embraced by our X-Yachts Service Hub, offering high end in-house after sales and  technical support, as well as emergency and concierge services. The final scope is to always remove any stress and allow you enhance your time on board by creating positive memories with your beloved ones in an uncompromised manner. 

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    The most versalite X-Yachts ever built. The X4⁶ is a versatile fast family cruiser that helps you to make the most out of every moment. Advanced hull construction, a powerful sail plan and a well proportioned cockpit put you at the centre of an engaging sailing experience. This is what we call "Superior Sailing Pleasure".

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    With more than 40 years of experience in high-performance sailing boats, X-Yachts has now introduced a new and extraordinary initiative, based on the deep experience accumulated over these years: a 33 foot open powerboat for quality-conscious boaters with the same well-proven X-Yacht Ethos. Fast and safe on the water, pride of ownership ...