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100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects

September 27, 2011

Dubois Naval Architects have designed a spectacular 100m sloop with a design number 380.  The 100m sloop by Dubois will be one of the most spectacular private yachts in history once built, with a main mast that will tower 125 metres above the water.  The 100 metre Dubois sloop is an explorer superyacht designed for an existing client, with much volume dedicated to stowage space for tenders and equipment.

100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects

100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects

The Dubois 380 Sloop has a centreboard design with a maximum draft of 12.8 metres. There will be accommodation for 20 crew members in single cabins and a uniquely innovative concept for a variable geometry hard top over the flybridge. Several shipyards have expressed an interest in this exciting 100m build contract by Dubois Yachts.

This massive 100m sailing yacht project 380 is under the careful and experienced management of Klaus Allebrodt and will feature an interior from Josep Juanpere Miret, who Dubois have worked with previously to great success.

63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects

September 27, 2011

Dubois Naval Architects have designed an impressive 63m sailing yacht for a repeat client. The 63m Dubois Ketch has a design number P1710. The P1710 Dubois sailing yacht will boast a spectacular glass-blister superstructure that is just one high-tech features of this performance cruising ketch.

63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects

63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects

Other special features of the P1710 yacht includes a huge, full-beam master suite at the point of maximum beam and four guest suites located aft. There is also a mezzanine lower saloon and library downstairs from the helm.

The 63m sailing yacht P1710 has a lifting keel, a fold-down swimming platform on the port side, a hydraulic tender handling system using the mizzen boom, and submarine anchors launching vertically from beneath the bow.

Yacht P1710 features Naval Architecture and Exterior Styling by Dubois Naval Architects with the builder yet to be finalised.

Feature: 2011 Motor Yacht Turquoise – a Proteksan Turquoise Superyacht designed by Dubois

September 27, 2011

The 55.4m Turquoise motor yacht is one of the most spectacular launches of 2011. The Proteksan-built superyacht Turquoise was designed by Dubois Naval Architects and made her public debut earlier this summer at the Dubois Cup, in the glamorous surroundings of Sardinia’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

The Turquoise yacht features exterior styling by Dubois Naval Architects which was the experienced repeat clients’ second Dubois-designed superyacht from the same shipyard.

The 55.4-metre megayacht Turquoise is built in steel and aluminium under the hull name NB52 and offers the ultimate in cruising comfort for up to 12 guests. Her exterior combines a purposeful sheer and business-like vertical windscreen with a long, elegant, seagoing bow. The yacht is built for cruising, able to attain a maximum giving speed of 17 knots, and a 3,500-mile range at 14 knots, thanks to her two 1,500hp engines.

The M/Y Turquoise has a cool and classically modern interior by HOK Design, boasting a spectacular full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck, along with an equally opulent VIP suite. Four ensuite guest cabins are arranged around a central staircase and lobby.

Simple forms and straight edges, quality high-gloss joinery and an intelligent use of bright white space are calculated to display the owner’s art collection to spectacular effect. Turquoise’s spacious saloon and formal dining table that can seat 12 guests on the main deck are served by a professionally appointed galley and pantry on the port side. Upstairs, a relaxing private upper saloon comes complete with its own pantry, a baby grand piano and leads out onto a secluded, alfresco dining area.

There are also six crew cabins together with a spacious mess and laundry. The captain’s double cabin is on the upper deck, adjoining the wheelhouse.

Turquoise is built to meet Lloyd’s X100A1 and MCA LY2 standards, and looks set to satisfy her American owner’s cruising ambitions for many years to come.

Motor Yacht Turquoise

Year:2010 (Refit n/a)  L.O.A.:55.40m  Beam:9.3 m  
Max Speed:17 knots  Cruise Speed:14 knots  Engines:2 x 1120/1500 kW/hp 
Cabins: Charter Guest:12  Crew:13 

There are more details about 2010 Motor Yacht Turquoise NB52 here.

45m Motor Yacht 379 by Dubois Naval Architects

September 27, 2011

Dubois Naval Architects have designed a 435 meter motor yacht known as the design number 379. The 379 Dubois superyacht measures 44.4 meters (145ft) and features a steel displacement hull and an aluminium superstructure.

45m Motor Yacht 379 by Dubois Naval Architects

45m Motor Yacht 379 by Dubois Naval Architects

The purposeful-looking sleek 45m motor yacht by Dubois boasts a fold-down bulwark balcony on the port side for the main-deck VIP cabin, in addition to the four or five guest cabins down below (depending on the client’s final layout choice) as well as a large, side-loading tender garage.

The fully enclosed upper deck of the 45m Dubois 379 is entirely devoted to a spectacular private owner’s suite.  The yachts exterior profile features sharp angles and edges softened by the large prominent windows that allow plenty of natural light to penetrate the superyacht.

The builder of the 45m Motor Yacht 379 by Dubois Naval Architects is yet to be finalised and she is expected to have an efficient cruising speed of around 15 knots.

The first Oyster 100 Sailing Yacht SARAFIN completes her sailing trials

September 19, 2011

Oyster‘s sailing yacht Sarafin, the first Oyster 100 superyacht, has concluded her sailing trials with great success and she will be handed over to her owners in October. Sailing Yacht Sarafin‘s (100-01) launch marks a successful conclusion of the first phase of a long-term project, which has brought together the strong and award-wining trio of Dubois Naval Architects, Oyster Group and RMK Marine.

Superyacht SARAFIN - bird's view at the first Oyster 100 sailing yacht © Copyright Oyster Marine

Superyacht SARAFIN - bird's view at the first Oyster 100 sailing yacht © Copyright Oyster Marine

This combined experience has produced a Superyacht that matches the best in the world and offers every customer the opportunity to enjoy the smoothest process available for getting afloat, providing a sophisticated entry into Superyacht ownership. The concept, launched in the heyday of the pre-recession world, is even more appropriate today; building a one-off custom superyacht is a challenging venture. The market, during recession, has seen the determined buyer move larger, into 50m – 100m sailing yacht projects. The Oyster-Dubois-RMK series-produced offering of the Oyster 100 and Oyster 125 sailing yachts, gives a purchaser who wants a more predictable and faster means of owning a proven Superyacht, a less time-demanding (during build) solution of getting afloat.

Sarafin Yacht - The first Oyster 100 in collaboration with Dubois and RMK Marine © Copyright Oyster Marine

Sarafin Yacht - The first Oyster 100 in collaboration with Dubois and RMK Marine © Copyright Oyster Marine

By selecting a series-produced yacht, owners share the benefits of proven design, construction and engineering, and can devote their attention to stamping their individuality on the interior. Oyster’s commitment to build these superyachts to Lloyds +100A1 G6 MCH and MCA LY2 classification, the most stringent in the world that guarantees the structural integrity and engineering of each yacht, is not only the highest endorsement of the Oyster Superyacht fleet’s quality of construction, but underpins the continued value of each owner’s investment.

Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin from above © Copyright Oyster Marine

Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin from above © Copyright Oyster Marine

The Oyster 100 yacht Sarafin is designed with the specification, features and Classification of very much larger yachts.The standard accommodation layout offers three staterooms aft and two crew cabins forward.

Twin cabin - Oyster 100 superyacht SARAFIN © Copyright Oyster Marine

Twin cabin - Oyster 100 superyacht SARAFIN © Copyright Oyster Marine

A raised saloon offers a panoramic view and leads forward and down to a more intimate lounge and separate dining area. Forward of the main living area is the crew mess, galley and two crew cabins.

Owner's Cabin - Oyster 100 SARAFIN superyacht © Copyright Oyster Marine

Owner's Cabin - Oyster 100 SARAFIN superyacht © Copyright Oyster Marine

A six-cabin variant is also available, offering a fourth double guest cabin forward, in addition to the two crew cabins.

Owner's cabin - the first Oyster 100 sailing yacht SARAFIN © Copyright Oyster Marine

Owner's cabin - the first Oyster 100 sailing yacht SARAFIN © Copyright Oyster Marine

Superyacht Sarafin will spend some time in Palma, Mallorca before heading for a winter season in the Caribbean. She is expected to take part in the St Barth’s Bucket Regatta in March 2012.

On board of the stunning first Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin © Copyright Oyster Marine

On board of the stunning first Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin © Copyright Oyster Marine

Oyster CEO, David Tydeman commented: “Oyster Group is world renowned for its craftsmen built and solidly engineered blue-water cruising yachts. What is less well known is that Oyster also owns Southampton Yacht Services, a yard specialising in classic Superyacht refit and refurbishment. Oyster Group was already in the ‘Superyacht market’ prior to the launch of the Oyster 100 and 125, and by teaming up with Dubois and leading shipyard RMK Marine, builders of the award winning 52m ketch, Nazenin V, has given us the opportunity to challenge all parts of Oyster Group and pull together its hidden talents.

Of course, creating such a start-up in the current global economic conditions, has been a tough challenge, which we’ve risen above and delivered. I’m intensely proud and somewhat in awe of the Oyster and RMK team who has made this happen in the face of regular scepticism from the established market who naturally want to resist a newcomer!

The Oyster 100 is not simply a large Oyster 82, we have raised our game and risen to the challenge, entering the premier league of engineering and shipbuilding large yachts. The new Oyster 885, which will be on the water in 2012, illustrates that what we are learning from entering the Superyacht market is already enabling Oyster to enhance our whole range – from the Oyster 46 to the Oyster 125.”

The first Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin © Copyright Oyster Marine

The first Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin © Copyright Oyster Marine


Ed Dubois writes after visiting the completed Oyster 100-01 sailing yacht SARAFIN:

“I was very happy as I left the shipyard in Istanbul, having seen the first completed Oyster 100. It is wonderful how Oyster has managed to combine their reputation for building strong, seaworthy craft with the quality and finish that is now expected in the best sailing Superyachts. As designers, we are of course full of admiration for the builders of our craft and at the same time very particular about who we work with.

The all-important relationship between designer and builder is crucial to the success of any project. We now have over 50 yachts afloat of 100ft and over in the world, and this experience combines with that of the best shipyards to keep the quality at the top.

We are therefore delighted that Oyster has joined this club and we look forward with confidence and excitement to see the Oyster 125 also reaching completion.”

Detail of the first Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin - Oyster 100-01 by Oyster with Dubois and RMK Marine © Copyright Oyster Marine

Detail of the first Oyster 100 sailing yacht Sarafin - Oyster 100-01 by Oyster with Dubois and RMK Marine © Copyright Oyster Marine

Ufuk Güçlü, General Manager at RMK shipyard said:

“RMK Marine has always believed in the benefits of this unique partnership. It is a very special opportunity to work with Dubois and Oyster and it is very satisfying the potential has been realised. Working closely together as a team, each party has brought its own special contribution to the end product and through this teamwork we are providing wonderful yachts for the clients. We are certain that this team will continue to enjoy success together.

For RMK Marine, our aim is always to provide uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. Having completed our first Oyster yacht in composite, we are proud to have built in all the major build materials used in the superyacht sector, including steel, aluminium and now composites for both motor and sailing yachts, which demonstrates the unusually wide capability of the RMK yard. We will keep on pushing forward and aim to deliver superb quality yachts to our clients and we look forward to launching the next Oyster superyacht in the near future.”

Oster 100 sailing yacht SARAFIN created in collaboration with Dubois and RMK Marine © Copyright Oyster Marine

Oster 100 sailing yacht SARAFIN created in collaboration with Dubois and RMK Marine © Copyright Oyster Marine


Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

June 28, 2011

Ocean Yacht Systems (OYS) based in Christchurch UK, have secured a second contract to supply the thrusters on the next Dubois 50m sailing yacht to be built at Fitzroy Yachts, New Zealand.

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

Ocean Yacht Systems to supply thruster for Fitzroy Yachts next Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50)

OYS have previously supplied bow and stern thrusters to the award winning 50m superyacht Zefira. After successful commissioning and trials on board S/Y Zefira in Auckland, the second Dubois 50m sailing yacht (Project G50) planned for build at the Yard was also awarded to OYS.

OYS has supplied 2 x 99kW (133hp) custom hydraulic swing thrusters for the Fitzroy Yachts 50m Flybridge Sloop G50. The unique thrusters are designed to be highly efficient as well as being mechanically locked in place when raised. When retracted there is little evidence of the thruster at all, leaving behind a completely faired hull providing minimal drag and optimising the sailing experience of these performance orientated superyachts.

“We find their (OYS’s) attitude and approach to business to be outstanding amongst our many suppliers,” comments Rodney Martin, MD for Fitzroy Yachts, “We want to keep OYS as the thruster of choice for our yachts and our plan is to recommend future clients to accept OYS as our preferred equipment.”

The 50 Dubois ‘Project G50’ is currently well underway at Fitzroy Yachts with launch planned in 2012.

Dubois ketch Twizzle wins Best Custom Yacht at Asia Boating Awards 2011

May 12, 2011

Dubois Naval Architects announced today, that the Royal Huisman built 57.5 m ketch Twizzle was voted Best Custom Yacht at the seventh Asia Boating Awards.

Ketch Twizzle by Royal Huisman - Redman Whiteley Dixon - Dubois Naval Architects

Sailing Yacht Twizzle was selected as the outstanding custom yacht from among nine high quality finalists created by some of the world’s leading custom shipyards and designers. She was also a finalist in the Most Innovative Yacht Design Category.

Nominations for the awards come from polling among readers of Asia-Pacific Boating, with the finalists and ultimate winners chosen by an independent judging panel of industry experts.

Sailing Yacht Twizzle built by Royal Huisman

S/Y Twizzle was designed, inside and out, by Redman Whiteley Dixon with interior décor from Todhunter Earle Associates and naval architecture by Dubois Naval Architects. Her elegant, futuristic design reflects the parallel objectives that she should combine the comfort and amenity of a charter motor yacht with the performance and seakeeping abilities of the finest offshore sailing yachts. Her progressive design and specification presented a host of exciting engineering and build challenges for Royal Huisman, so the award is especially gratifying for the yard team, who thank the Twizzle owners for selecting their yard in Holland to realize their dream.

Ed Dubois to announce the official launch of the Dubois Child Cancer Fund

May 12, 2011

The DCCF has been created in conjunction with Sparks, the charity which funds high-quality medical research to improve the health of children, babies and expectant mothers.  The aim of the DCCF is to increase substantially the survival rates for children with neuroblastoma in the same way that survival rates for leukaemia have increased over the last twenty years from 10% to 90% due to increased funding.

DCCF - Dubois Child Cancer Fund

Through his Company, Dubois Naval Architects, Ed Dubois has supported child cancer charities since 2007, when he decided to hold the first Dubois Cup.  Ed’s aim was to create a unique event for his clients, guests and contacts within the industry, but also to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer.  At the second Dubois Cup held in 2009 in Sardinia, Ed once again raised a substantial sum.

In 2010, Ed made a direct approach to a number of his long-tern clients to help fund a specific programme of research into treatment for neuroblastoma.  The wonderful response made Ed realise that significant funds could be raised if he was personally involved with the allocation of the funding.

Ed, Honor and MInna Dubois

It was therefore decided, after discussions with Sparks, to set up the Dubois Child Cancer Fund.  This is an ongoing commitment from Ed and his wife, Honor, following their daughter Minna’s neuroblastoma diagnosis in 2005.  They are now committed to making a broader and more focused impact by directing their efforts into raising funds for neuroblastoma research.

“Most people who organise charitable donations have a good reason to do so,” explains Ed Dubois.  “In our case, our second daughter, Minna, was diagnosed with the rare form of childhood cancer – neuroblastoma.  Her chances of survival, statistically, were about 35 to 40%.  I felt that I could and should do something to make a difference in a real sense.”

Minna doing great

The current protocol of chemotherapy and radiotherapy has been, so far, an effective treatment for Minna and, six years on, she is doing well.  However, all too frequently the treatment is not successful and the Dubois Child Cancer Fund is being set up to aid the various research programs that are already in place but which need ongoing finance to reach successful conclusions.  For Ed and Honor, this move is not a decision that was difficult to make – it simply has to be done.

The Dubois Child Cancer Fund will be administered by Ed Dubois in conjunction with Sparks, and all donations will go directly to dedicated research programmes.  A peer review group comprising some of the world’s best clinicians and research specialists will select each programme individually.  Ed Dubois will join these meetings to understand fully the recommendations of the clinicians.   This will enable him to communicate to donors the reasons for fund allocation.

All donors will be kept informed, at regular intervals, about the progress of the research programmes supported by the Dubois Child Cancer Fund. For further information, please contact CatherineNeal@duboisyachts.com

Dubois Wins at World Superyacht Awards 2011

May 09, 2011

It was a ‘clean sweep’ of award wins for Dubois at Saturday’s World Superyacht Awards 2011, as presented by Boat International Media. Dubois would like to congratulate and thank all those involved with these wonderful yachts.

zefira

zefira

Sailing Yacht of the Year:  Sailing Yacht Zefira

Best Sailing Yacht 45m+:  Zefira

Zefira is the 7th Dubois design to be built by Fitzroy Yachts and signifies a new and appealing development both above and below decks. This 49.7m fast cruising sloop is the largest sloop Dubois Naval Architects has designed without a flybridge. She is of aluminium construction with a bulb keel and a maximum beam of 9.95m. Zefira’s lines, silhouette and technical performance are something to be admired. Zefira was built for Italian owners who are wonderfully passionate and artistic. Previously owning an older Dubois-designed sloop, the challenge to us was to combine our extensive experience with a fresh look at style, while still embodying all the features which combine seaworthiness with performance. Comfort below was essential, as was the detail and finish. This has been provided by the inimitable skills of Remi Tessier.

Best Sailing Yacht 30m – 44.99m:  Sailing Yacht Imagine

imagine

The new Imagine is something of a landmark yacht for Dubois Naval Architects.
She bears the name of one of our favourites, launched in early 1993. Both were built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand; the first Imagine at 33.6m was our third design constructed by that yard and the new Imagine, somewhat larger at 44.2m, is the 21st. A composite daggerboard, semi-balanced composite blade rudder and an Alloy Yachts custom helm feedback system enables superb performance and stability at speed. The owner so loved the first Imagine that he wanted to emulate the appearance and character of the earlier yacht and to embody in the new yacht many of her attractive features. The owner’s racing passion and close association with the America’s Cup, Volvo and TP52 races has seen, with great success, racing technology transferred and blended into this classic superyacht.

Judges’ Special Award:  Sailing Yacht Kokomo

kokomo

kokomo

Kokomo is, quite simply, the most advanced yacht of her type in the world today. She is the third yacht that we have designed for this owner, each one more advanced and larger than the last.In the case of the latest Kokomo, built by Alloy Yachts, New Zealand, she has something very special; her lifting keel. At 58.4m length overall, Kokomo’s keel weighs 130 tonnes and can be raised and lowered through 3.3m, allowing her access to all the major harbours and marinas around the world but also giving her a unique performance. The stability afforded by this arrangement and her powerful sloop rig takes this yacht into a new league. Kokomo’s interior, by Redman Whiteley Dixon, ensures her standards are right at the top of world rankings. Kokomo represents the pinnacle of what we at Dubois have been striving towards for so many years – combining great comfort, a wonderful lifestyle on board, both at sea and in harbour, with exceptional sailing performance.

Judges’ Commendation:  Sailing Yacht Lady B

Lady B

Lady B

Lady B is a very important yacht in the Dubois stable. She has a lifting keel which offers enhanced performance and puts her into a different league. Careful engineering was required so that the lifting mechanism would operate even if the yacht grounded. While there are many Dubois-designed yachts afloat of about her size, the 44.7m Lady B stands out for this reason. Her especially sleek appearance, matches the high sailing performance and expresses the character of this superb yacht. Dubois developed the interior layout and the interior designers, Rhoades Young, have made a beautiful job of styling the interior and attending to the many details. The result is a striking vessel both externally and within. Direct access to the owner’s stateroom from the aft deck is an interesting feature and is not only convenient but gives a wonderful light to this important area of the yacht. Beautifully built by Vitters Shipyard, Lady B is one of the most sophisticated and well finished yachts of her size in the world today and will stand out as being a craft of exceptional quality, beauty and performance.

Judges; Commendation:  Sailing Yacht Twizzle

twizzle

twizzle

Twizzle is the first Dubois-designed sailing superyacht to be built at the Royal Huisman Shipyard and at 57.5m, she is the largest Dubois-designed ketch built to date. Twizzle is a shallow draft centreboard yacht and builds on the considerable experience we gained with Nirvana. A large and powerful ketch rig together with sleek flowing hull lines and a super-efficient centreboard give Twizzle great performance under sail. The quality of her design and construction and the beauty of her interior styling make this yacht truly unique. Twizzle’s beautifully proportioned, minimalist teak deck conceals the secrets of her advanced technology along with two tenders, complimenting Twizzle’s clean and modern appearance. Twizzle is the very successful result of the owners’ vision for a high performance, high-tech and modern sailing yacht with all the comfort of a motor yacht. The owners have been central to this talented team, bringing their own ideas and significant experience to the process, adding challenge and momentum. In close collaboration with Redman Whiteley Dixon, who were the interior designers and exterior stylists, Dubois Naval Architects developed the hull and deck layout, sail plan, naval architecture, aluminium structure and propulsion layout into a perfectly integrated package.

Sailing yacht Zefira wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards

May 09, 2011

Fitzroy Yachts has enjoyed a very successful night at the sixth annual world superyacht awards thanks to their efforts in building superyacht Zefira.

During a glittering gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list over 500 superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry, yacht Zefira built by Fitzroy Yachts received not one but two prized silver Neptune’s for best sailing yacht in 45m + category and ‘sailing yacht of the year’

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts

In the most competitive year to date in the history of the awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the superyacht world, Zefira yacht has reigned supreme

Sailing yacht Zefira’s European owner’s had a dream to create not only a world-class yacht but a work of art. Their courage, passion and vision, together with a world renowned team including Dubois Naval ArchitectsRemi Tessier and Fitzroy Yachts have created a true master piece that has now been recognized as one of the great superyachts of the world.

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards

Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts wins ‘Sailing yacht of the Year’ at 2011 World Superyacht Awards