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ATHENA YACHT CHARTER

90m  /  295'3   royal huisman   2004 / 2019.

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• Multi-Award winning yacht
• Largest sailing yacht for charter
• Large Book Library
• Classic mahogany interior
• Modern entertainment systems

Superyacht Athena is a classically styled three masted gaff rigged schooner with all the latest amenities of a modern superyacht.

The multi-award winning 90m/295'3" sail yacht 'Athena' by the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Rebecca Bradley Interior Design.

A majestic sight at sea, Athena effortlessly combines classic looks with superb modern amenities, boasting expansive sunbathing areas and alfresco dining opportunities to guests.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2004, Athena offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen, 3 doubles and 2 singles. There are up to nineteen crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Athena is easy thanks to the available amenities including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine.

Athena benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Athena is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 103,255 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.

Athena has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are two Laser dinghies sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Additionally, there are Freestyle waterslides for hours of fun for all ages. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Athena also features a Kite Surfer, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and much more. Athena has a Pascoe RIB to transfer you from ship to shore.

Athena and her crew are available for charter this winter for cruising within . She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Sail yacht Athena is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Athena has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Athena is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 2 x Pascoe RIB Volvo 370 HP engine 40knts

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Athena Awards & Nominations

• International Superyacht Society Awards 2005 Best Sailing Yacht 36m+ Winner
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2005 Best Interior - Sailing Yacht Winner
• ShowBoats Awards 2004 Best Sailing Yacht (over 40m) Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Best Refitted Yacht Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'Athena' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€300,000 p/week + expenses Approx $319,500

High Season

€340,000 p/week + expenses Approx $362,000

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Cannes, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Ligurian Riviera, Portofino, Sardinia, St Tropez, The Balearics

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Vintage Excellence, Epic Scale

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• Updated: November 15, 2013

295-foot Royal Huisman sailing yacht Athena

The 295-foot Royal Huisman Athena — one of the largest sailing yachts launched since the Golden Age of Yachting in the early 1900s — is being made available for charter during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays in the Caribbean.

“This impressive, three-masted schooner offers vintage excellence at an epic scale,” according to management company YCO Yacht. “Meticulously maintained and fitted with brand-new carpets of the highest caliber, Athena, with her crew of 18, offers an unparalleled charter experience for up to 10 guests.”

Athena was built in 2004, and her most recent major refit was in 2011. Despite being nearly a decade old, she remains the one of the largest private sailing yachts in the world, often listed as No. 2 behind the 305-foot Lürssen Eos . Athena is a performer, too, capable of speeds as high as 19 knots.

Guest accommodations aboard Athena include a master suite with private library, three queen-bed cabins and one twin-bed cabin. Beyond the regular guest areas and toys such as water skis and scuba equipment, charter clients also have access to the crow’s nest — which offers spectacular views from a height of 196 feet up the mast.

The weekly base rate to charter Athena this winter is $500,000. Learn more at www.y.co.

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VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Toys and tenders.

2 x 9 meter Pascoe RIB tenders with 370 horsepower inboard Volvo diesel engines 2 Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP's...great for paddle board yoga) 2 x 2-person Inflatable Kayaks Surfboards Wakeboard Wakeskate Waterskis Freestyle waterslide 2 Skitubes 4 Remote controlled sailing boats Kitesurfing equipment Snorkelling equipment Fishing gear 2 Exercise Bikes Free weights Yoga equipment Exercise equipment Apple Airplay Extensive movie and music libraries Wifi

PRESENTING ATHENA

When launched, sailing yacht ATHENA was the world’s largest private sailing yacht.  Custom-built by Royal Huisman in 2004, the three-masted schooner was designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder, both interior and exterior, with naval architecture by Dykstra, and interior design by Rebecca Bradley.  This 90 meter work of art is still one of the largest private yacht charter sailing yachts on the market.

A classic schooner for modern times, Royal Huisman sail yacht ATHENA features a cinema, library, and numerous social areas for 12 charter guests.

Lightly-stained mahogany adorns the interiors of schooner ATHENA, enriching the air of classic comfort.  To avoid a feeling of overwhelming space, Beeldsnijder divided the social areas and accommodations into “human size” proportions.  The result is a yacht that feels welcoming and exudes old world charm. Soft furnishings and fabrics are used throughout the interior, further enhancing the warmth that recalls a golden age of sailing.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The schooner’s interior layout accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, including a master suite, 3 double cabins, and 1 twin cabin.

Multiple amenities exist for the guests’ comfort and wellness. For instance, air conditioning and a gymnasium.  In addition, WiFi for those desiring internet and mobile capabilities.

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THE BUILD... Athena was a repeat performance for Royal Huisman, having built the Frers designed Hyperion with Beeldsnijder styling in 1998 for Clark. As an experienced yachtsman, Clark wanted a classic sailing yacht that would inspire the senses. By combining old world charm with the luxury and amenities of a new-age motor yacht, Athena bestows a magical aura to all that behold her. The entire team worked closely to complete the interior and exterior styling, leaving Dijkstra to refine the hull, keel and rudder… an important element in optimizing the schooner’s sail rig plan. On deck, Dijkstra and Beeldsnijder joined forces to put form to function with a myriad of deck details that lend their origins to the golden age of sailing, from the lovely bow ornament that graces Athena's bowsprit to the classic, open-air Dutch wheel that guides her. Decorating the main decks is a plethora of custom Rondal equipment, which is set against an expanse of varnished teak cabin tops, seating areas and teak soles. The infinite deck areas are proportioned for intimate gatherings, but balanced with the equipment necessary to sustain sail. Dijkstra’s sail plan, deck lay-out, and classically inspired design influences all lend themselves to Athena’s character. Athena’s three masts harness some 2500 square meters of wind. Powering down, the uprights are complete with in-mast furling for the topsails, as well as in-boom furling for the skyscraping swing-arms. Over 50 Rondal hydraulic winches hold the sheets captive and permit speedy tacks under full sail. The sails can be set or stowed at the press of a button! Photo Caption: Athena has 25 Rondal reel winches and 25 Rondal drum winches, allowing automatic sail trimming for each of her 3 tapered Alustar masts. Each mast is equipped with in-boom furling, including the carbon fiber gaffs.

THE BUILD CONTINUED... Using Alustar plate mast construction, the tallest of Athena’s three masts is 62 meters in height. To give a sense of scale, the view from the Athena’s crow’s nest is much the same as peering over the top of a 20-story hi-rise. And similar to a building… Athena’s mast is equipped with a hydraulically operated elevator to transport those with a sense of adventure to the birds-eye view. Athena benefits from the use new alloys, such as Alustar, which is roughly 25% lighter than conventional aluminum. This is the basis for Athena’s hull and superstructure. When it comes to sailing, weight is crucial. Reducing the same is of fundamental importance, especially when building regatta-type boats, where a lighter boat means increased performance. One example of weight saving measures is Huisman’s innovation in lightweight, watertight door development, which is certain to be seen on future generations of their yachts. It took four years to build Athena and she was delivered three days ahead of schedule, demonstrating Royal Huisman’s complete understanding of the time involved in bringing a project of this scale to fruition. Huisman feels strongly responsible for every aspect of their builds. They prefer to do all manufacturing in-house, where they can control the entire production process, thus guaranteeing maximum quality for every level of detail. Everything necessary for the construction of their yachts is made under one roof, including aluminum and carbon masts, which they also build for other boatyards like Nautor Swan and Baltic. Photo Caption: Cruising speed is a by-product of sail area. There are three main masts; Fore, Main and Mizzen, with topsails filling out the upper masts. In addition, there are three jibs; Outer, Inner and Staysail. All together, they account for over 2600 square meters of sail power.

THE AWARDS... The Royal Dutch Corporation of Shipping Technicians recognized Athena in many categories. The receipt of this prestigious award is the first time that Royal Huisman Shipyard has been acknowledged by an organization that typically monitors the commercial shipping industry for innovation and technical achievement. Among a short list of specialty vessels that have achieved this recognition are the RORO carrier; a special espionage vessel for the French Nayy and purpose built carrier to transport modules of the Airbus A380 airplane. Athena was presented with the unusual designation of “pioneering”. The judging panel felt that Athena pioneered the following… 1. Sectional Large vessel construction in Alustar aluminum. 2. A high level of automation for sail handling. 3. Use of carbon fiber materials in conjunction with Alustar. 4. Sailing characteristics under large heeling angles for machinery (exhaust) 5. The development of the hull in conjunction with the Technical University in Delft, for the attention to hull speed, sea keeping ability and roll period. 6. Attention to noise and vibration. Taking into account the very high loads exerted through the hull by the three 61 meter masts, the execution of the construction and the fore/aft strength of the vessel were noted as well, in addition to build execution and innovation. The award also recognized the overall design and the level of finish for both exterior and interior workmanship. Because various Dutch contractors were utilized to develop and manufacture many of Athena’s components, the award also acknowledged the impact that Athena had on the entire Dutch yacht construction industry. Photo Caption: At 36 feet wide, she measures 89 meters from the bowsprit to the aft deck, but her waterline is only 61 meters in length. The overhangs of her bowsprit and fantail transom add significantly to the overall length of 289 feet.

THE YARD… Founded in 1884 and bestowed the Royal title in 1984 the shipyard has continued to remain at the forefront of modern yacht construction. Complete with both alloy and composite fabrication facilities, the combined companies of Royal Huisman Shipyard and Rondal provide a complete “under one roof” approach to custom yacht construction. Under fourth generation management, the shipyards Managing Director; Alice Huisman, remains committed to utilizing recent investments in machinery and work facilities for the 340 strong workforce. It was the personal goal of Wolter Huisman to ensure that each one of his employees was furnished the tools and machinery to allow them to further hone their skills and bring about the very best quality attainable. With much of the physical machinery and facilities now in place, Wolter's desire has become a reality and Royal Huisman is poised to increase their quality, while reducing the man hours needed to complete a vessel. Photo Caption: The face of Athena under the bowsprit? If this IS her face, then look at for that body! Athena’s gross weight (half-tank) is 1068 tons with a draft of 5.5 meters. This is relatively shallow for a sail boat of this magnitude, but 221 tons of ballast counter the leverage.

THE FACILITIES... Royal Huisman’s “under one roof” approach to yacht construction is evident at their 30,000 square meter facility. From the furniture hall to the adjoining Rondal factory for masts, hatches and deck equipment, the shipyard’s most recent investments are clearly present. In addition, substantial investments in software and machinery are in place, such as the Auto-Cad Inventor design software in parallel with the well established Ship-constructor fabrication software, which has been in use for some time. With an eye on expanding their advanced composites division, they have implemented a robotic 6 axis-milling machine has proven that the computer milling at a 1:1 scale of superstructures, steering stations, hatches, keels and other complex shapes has been a great step forward. Such accurate molding will allow the naval and styling architects from which the yard works with to be able to express their design ideas with greater freedom. Because the yachts that Royal Huisman produces are becoming increasingly larger and more complex, the company must continually refine their manufacturing skills by investing heavily in research and keeping up to date on the latest materials and techniques so their yachts remain on the cutting edge of today’s construction standards. In fact they have become so proficient at manufacturing such a diverse range of components, that if a particular part is not available from suppliers, they often produce it themselves Photo Caption: Although there is plenty of wind for this photo shoot, when the breeze brings you to your knees, twin Cat 3516B's, rated at 2000 horsepower (at 1600 rpm) take up the slack. Athena's top speed, under sail or power, is faster than most motoryachts! Suffice to say, her gas mileage is a bit better too.

ROYAL HUISMAN'S HISTORY… Royal Huisman's innovative ideas and top-notch engineering teams have resulted in the world's top designers and clients beholding Huisman’s slogan… "If you can dream it, we can build it". When the family started building wood work boats in Vollenhove, Holland, in 1884, the prime requirements were strength and seaworthiness to cope with the uncompromising conditions of northern Europe waters. That tradition has not been forgotten... however the building materials used today are quite different. The Royal Huisman Shipyard has brought lightweight components such as interiors made from foam-cored structures to an art form. Large yachts are complex. The highest levels of quality, craftsmanship and construction are meaningless if the operational systems do not match up. This is where Royal Huisman's fully integrated approach and in house disciplines strengthen the yard's reputation as one of the world's foremost yacht builders. The yard builds custom sailing and motor yachts with a length of 20-90 meters, as well as repair and refit work. Working with major suppliers and subcontractors, the yachts are built by a dedicated and well-trained permanent work force of over 330 employees. To maintain a competitive edge, modern construction facilities are constantly being updated. The shipyard's essential components are set in an ideal pattern: the offices and computer-aided design rooms, the main metalworking hall, the woodworking, machine and plasma shops, the assembly and staging areas and the 142,000 cubic meter paint hall, all center on the computer managed stock room for proper flow of work, materials and ideas. The new millennium has ushered in the completion of Royal Huisman's most ambitious expansion program that has seen a capital injection of some 10 million Euros. Bestowed the Royal title in 1984, the shipyards 7500 square meter expansion has provided a state of the art furniture factory and an 80 meter long construction hall. Equipping the personnel with new machinery and work facilities had always been the long-term personnel goal of Wolter Huisman. Photo Caption: Athena has an aft deck with some serious square footage. There are sun & shade lounges for both the main deck and top deck. If her overhangs and awnings don't supply enough shade, then her sails will supply the rest.

ROYAL HUISMAN'S HISTORY CONTINUED... With the passing of Wolter Huisman, the yard is now under the direction of Alice Huisman, who has worked in the yard along with her two sisters since she was 13 years old. And so the tradition and family lineage continues, just as Alice's great-grandfather passed the yard along to her father. Royal Huisman made wood boats when her father joined the yard, but by the 1950s, they were building steel boats. By the '70s the yard was building exclusively in aluminum, the perfect material for racing sailboats. And they built lots of them. Many would become famous yachts that sailed in round-the-world races and won. In the 1980s they began constructing cruisers with racing hulls that provided interior accommodations. In 1986, two years after the yard celebrated its 100th birthday and was given the designation "Royal" by the Netherlands' Queen Beatrix, in acknowledgment of Huisman’s contribution to the Dutch yacht building industry. This “Royal” Seal of Quality has only been given to 130 companies in Holland, which recognizes their importance and contribution to their country. Royal Huisman has produced a long series of the most notable sailing yachts in the world, including yachts such as Surama, Hyperion, Borkumriff IV, Maria Cattiva and the new Antares. These are among the many boats that continue to amaze for their technical accomplishments and their aesthetic appeal. Sailboats represent the majority of Royal Huisman’s builds, but they have also produced motoryachts. This is a sector they have recently begun to place more focus on. For example, the upcoming “Arcadia”, a 117’ Tony Castro designed long range motoryacht with a Dick Young interior, which is scheduled for delivery in April 2006 Photo Caption: THE NAME - Athena - the god of moral philosophy suggests that those on the right were moral and correct in their theories. Born from the head of Zeus, she was the Greek goddess of wisdom, battle, and craft.

THE YACHT: EXTERIOR DECKS... The remainder of this feature are deck and interior pictures with narratives only... Photo Caption: The Bridge Deck features a Portuguese-style pilothouse, which serves as a refuge from the open air navigation of the exterior ships wheel. Six wiper blades ensure ill-weather visibility along scalloped windows that match the swing of the wiper arms. Guests are treated to unlimited ocean air scents via split bench seating to port and starboard.

Photo Caption: Sheltered by stainless tube-frame with stretched and sewn canvass, the Dutch style wheel and compass pedestal stand prominently at center stage. What is unusual about this arrangement is… most sailing yachts have their wheels located aft. But of course, Athena IS an unusual yacht!

Photo Caption: The ship’s wheel embodies the spirit of the Athena and represents ALL that is traditional and much of what is right. Like so many of Athena’s components, it is engraved with her name and stands as a symbol to the era.

Photo Caption: Reflecting her level of detail in wood and metal, the compass is also engraved with her name. It’s ironic that a ship with so much digital automation would have something… so analogue!

Photo Caption: As the sun goes down and Athena's lights go up, the backlit display of the her compass glows with an amber warmth. Likewise, most of the ship's lighting systems are computer controlled to set a desired ambiance.

Photo Caption: A rising storage pedestal located on the aft upper deck gives way to this shade lounge. It also serves as a divider from one of three main propulsion systems… the aft mast. Most of Athena's lounges and seating double as a storage lockers, for stowing cushion and deck equipment. When guests tire of lounging, they can take a ride up the aft-mast elevator to the crow’s nest.

Photo Caption: The main deck strikes a balance of hard covered and canvas covered areas. In-deck drains mark the entrance to the bridge deck's aft covered area. If the side deck looks expansive, it's because one of the RIB's that normally occupy this deck position is MIA. Same for the port side too.

Photo Caption: Looking aft from the Bridge Deck conversation area, sofa seating and ottomans reside under protected cover. To the outboard edges of this picture, you can see the aft tender davits waiting to retrieve.

Photo Caption: Just aft of the hard covered conversation area is the exterior, al-fresco dining table. The table remains a permanent fixture of the aft deck, while folding chairs are utilized for easy stowage. The dining area is flanked by two staircases leading to the main deck, while Athena's Mizzen mast towers through the awning opening behind.

Photo Caption: Looking aft from the port navigation station, stainless stansions and varnished wood rails line the perimeter decks and every walkway. A symphony of support struts and wires create a vertical maze that boggles the mind.

Photo Caption: This is one of four main exterior staircases, two forward and two aft, that grant access between the bridge deck and the main deck. There is also a crew access ladder centrally located on the bow. Again, notice the rail-lined tables on deck. While they are certainly beautiful, those details will need lots of attention in the years to come.

Photo Caption: The depth of detail becomes more evident upon closer examination of the staircase hand rail. The Dutch are known for their excellent woodwork and Royal Huisman takes this legacy to another level.

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Netscape founder’s $100m superyacht in St George’s

Netscape founder Jim Clark’s $100 million superyacht Athena has been turning heads in St George’s.The gleaming three-masted schooner is moored off Ordnance Island, arriving over the Easter holiday. She‘s on her way to the US East.At over 295 feet, Athena was the largest privately owned sailboat in the world until media mogul Barry Diller’s Bermuda-rigged schooner Eos knocked it off the number-one spot in 2006.Athena has three soaring 200-foot tall masts, said to compare with the height of a 20-storey high-rise. In fact, she’s equipped with a small elevator to take guests to the mast top to enjoy the view.According to reports, Clark, 68, celebrated his 2009 marriage to Australian model Kristy Hinze on the Athena in Virgin Gorda in the Caribbean.Clark made it back onto the Forbes Billionaires List this year after being wiped off in the 2008 financial crash.His fortune has grown to an estimated $1 billion thanks to bets on Apple and the most established social media companies.Forbes reported last month that Clark “voraciously” began buying into Apple in February 2009, when shares cost just under $100, they are now trading at over $600.The luxurious Athena is reported in yachting media to be a technological wonder.She’s said to have one of the best media lounges on the high seas, with thousands of DVDs in its film library and a 60-inch plasma screen, plus a system that monitors and provide up to 2,600 alarms for all the yacht’s technical features.She has her own divers’ decompression chamber on board; a galley decked out like a restaurant kitchen, a king-size sunbathing bed on the main deck, library, marble master bath and whirlpool tub. Toys on board include zodiacs, wakeboards, kitesurfing and scuba gear.She can luxuriously accommodate up to ten guests in her master cabin; three queen suites; and twin cabin.The master cabin is furthest aft on the superyacht and sits adjacent to the owner’s study.According to Forbes, Clark is now “spending his time on his yacht, Athena, writing code and programming all things Apple”.“After realising, beginning in 2009, that no company could compete with Apple’s jack-of-all-phones, Clark went on an Apple share-buying bonanza,” Forbes reported. “He also began shorting the stock of traditional handset manufacturers — among them Palm, whose operating system he calls ‘a relative toy’.”He shorted Blackberry, Nokia, Erisson and Motorola as well.Forbes said Clark expects Apple to hit a market capitalisation of $1 trillion within the next three years, citing the large population of the world that Apple is just starting to sell to, including China.And, “He’s invested $40 million in Facebook and $30 million in Twitter, though he calls the latter a much riskier bet because it hasn’t found a way to monetise their operations.”When Clark is not at her helm, Athena is a top charter yacht, cruising the Caribbean, South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia in the summer and winter seasons.But that’ll cost you around $300,000 a week!Athena was built in 2004 by Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman. With Alustar hull and superstructure, her naval architects are Pieter Beeldsnijder and Dykstra & Partners, while she features exterior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, and the interior work of Rebecca Bradley.She flies the Cayman Islands flag.

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THE WORLD’S LARGEST SLOOP

AN UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INSPIRED OWNER

The APEX 850 mega sloop is one of the most exciting concepts the yachting world has ever seen. Dramatic in scale yet elegant in appearance, the 85 m / 279 ft APEX features a mind-blowing 107 m / 351 ft rig, qualifying as both the world’s largest sloop and the world’s largest aluminium sailing yacht. She will effortlessly join the top ten largest sailing boats.

Inspirational design from celebrated naval architect Malcom McKeon and innovative engineering from Royal Huisman have resulted in a fully-resolved concept for a mega yacht that is bold and ambitious enough to comprehensively redefine on-board lifestyle and sailing experiences.

Just add the refinements that express the vision and creativity of an inspired owner and she will be ready to commence construction. Once on the water, the world will look on in awe.

“Two of the world’s ten largest sailing yachts, ATHENA and SEA EAGLE II, are Royal Huisman builds and APEX 850 would make a fitting third, easily becoming the largest member of this elite circle.”

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The innovators behind APEX 850 – Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and Royal Huisman – come with a pedigree that hardly needs introduction to followers of the world’s leading super-sailing yachts. Enjoy watching the video with the designer’s and builder’s comments.

Technically, APEX is a fully resolved concept as you can see via the links below . Yet there remains extensive scope for an Owner to incorporate their own ideas and apply their creativity to realise a personal vision for APEX 850. The Malcolm McKeon / Royal Huisman team are ready to discuss your ideas and help translate them into reality. As we like to say at Royal Huisman: “If you can dream it, we can build it”.

Just ask us about the possibilities.

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There is an amazing, stereoscopic Oculus 3D virtual tour exclusively available to prospective Owners. The depth of field and quality of presentation offered by this technology provide the viewer with the most extraordinary, fully immersive, experience of being aboard the world’s largest sloop.

A preview can be found via the online 360 VR tour: click here.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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Zytexx International, the foremost company specializing in the production of ceramic coatings for all marine vessels, has just completed the application on the outstanding 90-metre mega yacht ATHENA , a majestic and breath-taking three masted schooner, originally built by Royal Huisman . 

The work that was completed at Club-de-Mar in Palma , is one example of the unique excellence Zytexx products offer for paint and glass surfaces that no other product on the market can match. Its innovative non-porous ceramic formula offers marine vessels the attributes that every yacht owner has been longing for: durability, longevity, a higher and longer lasting gloss finish, drastically reduced maintenance, all at a fraction of the cost of repainting.

The company has also worked on such striking vessels as the 62m mega yacht BATON ROUGE , the 61m  charter yacht SOLEMAR  or the 72m charter yacht TITANIA (ex Apoise), to name but a few.

Zytexx working on the 90m superyacht ATHENA

We asked Michael Pass from Zytexx International about what colour and which zytexx product was chosen for the paint work on sailing yacht Athena: “We are a clear coat company, thus all our products are transparent and can be applied to any colour surface. Our PG4100  Ceramic Clear Coat was applied to the hull. Our PG 4200 Hand Application was applied to the superstructure and applied to the glass was PG 4300  Glass Treatment, one of our latest additions to the Zytexx product line.”

Zytexx’ Research & Development Division is not only constantly improving its existing products, but creating new ones. PG 4300 Glass Treatment is one such product. Designed to restore salt pitted windows to clarity, PG 4300 treated windows are water repellent eliminating spotting and reducing further etching. Even on windows fitted with wiper blades, PG 4300 provides long lasting hydrophobicity.

Zytexx PG 4300 being applied to superyacht Athena’s glass

The company’s latest addition is the much anticipated PG 7100. This product enables the removal of the PH 4100 Ceramic Clear Coat with a simple gel application rather than the previously required sanding. The application is simple, apply the gel, wait 30 minutes and rinse, leaving the original paintwork untouched and ready for repaint, re-application or repairs. A typical 40m hull can be stripped in less than half a day per side.

We asked Michael if they are working on any other super yachts at the moment or are expecting other vessels in the near future. Michael answered: “We are working on too many vessels throughout the Mediterranean , North America and the Caribbean to list them all, however I can mention we are about to start work on M/Y Sarafsa (82m), S/Y Saudade (45m) and further works on M/Y Vibrant Curiosity (85m).”

Zytexx coating superyacht ATHENA

Michael concluded: “ Zytexx is a new class of marine paint protection. On over 120 vessels treated globally, our products are becoming the new industry standard, eliminating the need for short term waxes, polishes and polymers, which is why we’ve become market leaders in the field of marine coatings”.

If you would like to get more information about Zytexx International’s products, please write to [email protected]

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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