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KAMAXITHA is a 55.42 m Sail Yacht, built in Netherlands by Royal Huisman and delivered in 2012.

Her top speed is 14.6 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 2700.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a MTU diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 8 guests, with 7 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 350.0 GT and a 9.06 m beam.

She was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects , who also completed the naval architecture. Dykstra Naval Architects has designed 21 yachts and created the naval architecture for 29 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Rhoades Young Design , who has 19 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

KAMAXITHA is in the top 10% by LOA in the world. She is one of 31 sailing yachts in the 55-60m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her top speed is 0.15 kn above the average.

KAMAXITHA is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1360 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near New Zealand. For more information regarding KAMAXITHA's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: KAMAXITHA
• Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
• Builder: Royal Huisman
• Naval Architect: Dykstra Naval Architects
• Exterior Designer: Dykstra Naval Architects
• Interior Designer: Rhoades Young Design

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Written by Eva Belanyiova

Delivered by the prestigious Royal Huisman custom yacht builder in the Netherlands in 2012, the 55m (181ft) Spirit Of Tradition ketch Kamaxitha spreads her wings and reaffirms her potential as an offshore flyer. Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects , with beautiful interior design by Rhoades Young . While crossing the Atlantic, she demonstrated long ocean legs, following which she manifested her elegant and purposeful lines as she threaded her way amongst the Windward and Leeward Islands of the West Indies in the Caribbean . The vessel will cruise the eastern and central regions of the Mediterranean this upcoming summer season, after her return to Europe .

55m Sailing Yacht Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

A fascinating combination of authentic traditional ketch and advanced offshore rocket ship, there is more to Kamaxitha yacht than first meets the eye. Thanks to the Spirit of Tradition revival, enthusiasts of fine traditional sailing yachts can now enjoy the spectacle of a host of elegant new classics in ports, on passage, and at regattas around the world.

Yacht Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

Kamaxitha’s owner is one such enthusiast, but one who could see no reason why fine traditional lines should be  in conflict with sparkling performance and exceptional handling. He commissioned Dykstra Naval Architects to design, and Royal Huisman to build, a yacht that carried with it a spirit of tradition, combining classic hull lines with a highly advanced underbody, keel and rudder configuration to complement a powerfully efficient ketch rig. For good measure, he invited Rhoades Young Design to create an interior that stakes a strong visual claim to yachts of an earlier era yet incorporates all the luxurious amenities and operational necessities of the modern era.

Luxury Ketch - Sailing Yacht Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

The owner’s vision has been realised. Kamaxitha is a yacht that inspires, both as a fine recreation in the classic  tradition and as a true sailor’s yacht of the present day.

Luxury ketch Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

Timeless elegance

With her elegant sheer line, dramatic plumb bow and fine counter stern, the 55m (181ft)  ketch Kamaxitha looks every inch a worthy successor to the working sailers of a former era to which she pays homage – boats such as the Bristol pilot cutter and the Brixham trawler.

With no portholes to interrupt her topsides Kamaxitha looks  both traditional and purposeful. Her fine hull lines, accentuated by a gold-leafed cove stripe and visually uninterrupted teak cap rail, are complemented by a traditional ‘open bulwark’, clean open deck spaces and neatly proportioned teak-clad deckhouses.

SuperYacht Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

Sympathetic period features include two beautifully-joinered skylights inset with bevelled glass. In keeping with tradition, deck planks are laid fore-and-aft parallel to the yacht’s centreline, running without interruption, it seems, through hatches that show no visible margin planks.

The twin helms are thoughtfully positioned to give exceptional lines of sight over the deckhouses and to create a  reassuring sense of scale that belies the size of this yacht. These helms may introduce a more modern note, but care has been taken to maintain a sense of authenticity in their presentation: the helm station displays and controls can be lowered out of sight when not required, the helm seats and urrounds are finely joinered teak gratings with varnished margin planks, and the carbon ventilation louvers are cleverly disguised with a thin layer of varnished teak.

The carbon composite rollaway masts and booms and the Duplex high tensile stainless steel bowsprit are all spray-painted cream, a further evocation of a former era, while the aesthetic simplicity of a clear working deck and uninterrupted topsides is emphasised by the absence of any visible anchoring equipment. This is achieved by way of a submarine anchor and launching system, sealed by a profiled hatch below the waterline.

Yacht Kamaxitha - Royal Huisman Yacht - Photo by Cory Silken

Exceptional performance

Dykstra Naval Architects have a well-earned reputation for drawing yachts that represent a  stunning marriage of classic aesthetics above the waterline with highly advanced hull configurations below – ensuring that maritime beauty is complemented by exceptional performance. This is undoubtedly true of Kamaxitha superyacht, already dubbed a wolf in sheep’s clothing because, in place of the long, full keel that defined her forebears, she sports a fine canoe under-body with flatter after sections, a fully ballasted 62-ton lifting keel, and a deep spade rudder fabricated from carbon composite. Almost all the keel weight is concentrated into the bulb, ensuring a low centre of gravity to balance out the powerful driving forces of her rig. Draft extends from 4.5m (15ft) to 6.75m (22ft) for optimum performance as well as the ability to access the widest choice of ports and anchorages.

With her plumb bow, long waterline, low wetted-surface areas and high sail area to displacement ratio, luxury yacht Kamaxitha is designed to deliver fast acceleration and high speeds. To optimise that potential, Dykstra Naval Architects also devised a powerful ketch rig capable of carrying up to 2,449mÇ of downwind sail. The rig features Rondal carbon composite masts and rollaway booms, North 3DL sails, and composite forestays for lightness and stiffness. The whole rig is easily and efficiently handled by a sail-handling system that employs Lewmar high speed drum winches, Harken furlers, Rondal captive winches and feeders, and Rondal custom-built deck hardware including blocks specially upgraded to meet high loads within a compact format.

Kamaxitha by Royal Huisman - Photo by Cory Silken

Life on deck

The social centre of S/Y Kamaxitha revolves around the main deckhouse, together with the main  cockpit and helm stations neatly grouped behind the companionway and protected by a sun awning. The main cockpit is designed to provide secure, sheltered seating with excellent views and easy access to service from below, as well as social interaction with the helm. Behind the mizzen, the aft deckhouse is an extension to the owners’ suite that offers private deck-level amenity and shelter while also giving access to the delightfully secluded owners’ cockpit affording excellent all round views.

Forward of the main deckhouse two tenders are accommodated when at sea. In port and in secluded  anchorages with the tenders afloat, this space can be transformed into a charming and imaginative alfresco dining area with a specially designed dining table installed beneath a oriental-influenced tent design that neatly connects to the main boom.

Just forward of the main mast a compact cuddy gives dedicated access to the crew quarters below. Traditional skylights and sea tight mushroom vents are strategically positioned on deck to provide light and fresh air to the cabins below.

Access to the deck when at anchor is provided by a secure boarding system consisting of a rigidly attached  platform at tender level and a retractable platform at deck level. The two are connected by self levelling sea stairs. A passarelle is situated aft for deck boarding in port.

On board Kamaxitha superyacht - Photo by Cory Silken

Peaceful and traditional

On stepping into the main deckhouse, one immediately encounters the calm, peaceful ambience of tradition that Rhoades Young has so successfully created throughout the interior of this fine yacht.

Kamaxitha superyacht - crew area - Photo by Cory Silken

One of the principal themes is matt-finished SWEETA NIA  mahogany joinery, known for its calm grain and consistent hue, which sets an elegant tone beneath hand-painted white deckheads set above contoured and chamfered beams and lit by period style light-fittings. Fielded panelling is complemented by railings of hand-turned spindles, and bookshelves surmounted by shell-design pediments. To further enhance the period finish, locker doors are hand painted rather than sprayed, intentionally leaving the subtlest traces of hand brushwork.

Kamaxitha - Galley - Photo by Cory Silken

The theme continues through to the crew quarters where the joinery details are accentuated with teak rather than mahogany trim. The floors are immaculately laid in walnut. This traditional evocation belies the fact that Kamaxitha yacht, in the Spirit of Tradition, is furnished to levels of luxury and equipped to standards of technology that could never have been dreamed of in earlier times. The great skill is in designing and building an interior that delivers all the benefits of modernity whilst maintaining a credible aura of period authenticity.

Luxurious and flexible

Double ‘pocket’ doors from the cockpit retract neatly out of  sight on a roller system to provide access to the main deckhouse. Here the upper salon fulfils its role as a social hub with casual seating to starboard and relaxed dining for eight to port (extendable to ten), all with commanding exterior views. Going forwards, elegantly splayed stairs give access to the main salon where a ‘Gentleman’s bar’ to port, complete with beer tap, overlooks a relaxed and intimate casual seating area around a fireplace.

Kamaxitha superyacht - lower salon bar - Photo by Cory Silken

This may be a facsimile of the real thing but it looks extremely convincing as water vapour and light provide, with safety, the illusion of smoking coals. A TV above the fireplace can be concealed behind a painting when not in use.

Yacht Kamaxitha - lower salon and dining area - Photo by Cory Silken

To starboard, there is an attractive internal dining area for eight (extendable to ten) and a short corridor that provides access to both the forward twin guest cabin and, via a sliding door, to the crew quarters for service.

Kamaxitha ketch - lower salon and dining area - Photo by Cory Silken

Stairs aft of the main deckhouse offer access to a day head and another twin guest cabin to port, to a double guest cabin to starboard, and to the owners’ suite aft.

Sailing yacht Kamaxitha - guest cabin - Photo by Cory Silken

The owners’ suite comprises a large double bed in a classic bed box, walk-in wardrobe, an office with casual seating, double bathroom with bath, shower, separate wc and bidet, and a separate steam cabin. Steps aft lead to the owners’ upper lounge in the aft deckhouse: a light and spacious area with excellent privacy, offering direct access to the snug owner’s cockpit.

Kamaxitha - Guest cabin starboard aft - Photo by Cory Silken

All cabins benefit from the natural light thrown by deck skylights and from the rich visual interest created by the use of colourful, fabric-lined panels in outboard recesses. There is under-floor heating in all the luxury bathrooms, including the Captain’s, and throughout the owners’ suite, eliminating the requirement for fan coils when sailing in colder regions.

Kamaxitha Owner suite - Photo by Cory Silken

Considerable thought has been given to achieving maximum flexibility of guest accommodation. A high level Pullman berth is installed above the inside bed of the aft twin guest cabin; an additional mobile Pullman can be set up for extra berthing on the outside of either of the aft guest cabins; and there is a sofa bed in the lower salon. Guests using the sofa bed can use the day head, which has shared access to the shower serving the portside aft guest cabin. The forward guest cabin has been specially configured to be also accessible for a wheelchair user.

Kamaxitha - Owners area - Photo by Cory Silken

The crew quarters link to the guest accommodation via a sliding door for service but are principally accessed by a generous stairway from on deck. There is a crew mess to starboard, comprehensive galley to port and four crew cabins forward, all with ensuite bathroom facilities.

Owner's bathroom - sailing yacht Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

Performance and handling

From her earliest sea trials, superyacht Kamaxitha has made a singular impression on those who sail her.  True to her promise, she powers up and accelerates rapidly, with an appetite to reach top speeds – often exceeding true wind speed – with little or no fuss. Particularly notable is the clean passage she makes through the water, her fine plumb bow cuts the surface with scarcely a hint of a quarter wave, her stern wake is little more than a ripple. Thanks to Dykstra Naval Architects’ rudder design and to Royal Huisman’s “signature” direct steering system there is a precise and balanced feel to the helm, offering a fine degree of control and good feedback for the helmsman. The helms are perfectly located on the outboard sides for viewing the blade jib to achieve optimum upwind sailing power in regattas – up to 14 knots at a healthy 35º apparent wind angle. Off-wind, Kamaxitha has already demonstrated the ease with which she can reach and sustain her theoretical hull speed of 17.8  knots. Given a willing crew and suitable conditions speeds in excess of 25 knots may be anticipated as she will rise up and surf on her canoe type underbody.

Kamaxitha yacht - cockpit and steering - Photo by Cory Silken

Kamaxitha is very responsive, especially for a boat of her size, manoeuvring with agility and speed on her high aspect fin and bulb keel. Tacking is a particular delight under main and blade jib as there is no inner forestay or mast overlap to require furling. Kamaxitha can make a rapid tack and regain full speed while other yachts might still be furling. The 62-ton keel can be raised or lowered in two minutes 15 seconds, even with up to 10º angle of heel (most lifting keels operate only in vertical mode).

So Kamaxitha has little difficulty in adapting herself from fast cruising or regatta mode to preparation for port entry or a snug anchorage. The yacht’s submarine anchor – no heavier than a conventional system and avoiding the complexity of a swing-over arm – ensures that nothing interferes with the attractive presentation of the bow. Smart engineering design means that the bottom of the anchor is also the bottom of the boat, and that perfect alignment is ensured every time the anchor is hoisted, thanks to a neat corkscrew arrangement. A snubbing line is run out to the bow for longer periods at anchor which, it should also be noted, can be fully deployed manually in the event of an emergency.

Kamaxitha has a full and flexible sail wardrobe, a particularly attractive and effective off-wind combination being  full main and mizzen, with asymmetric headsail and mizzen staysail set. A neat touch is the recessed push button mizzen staysail furler in the forward main deckhouse to ensure clean lines.

The technical perspective

Kamaxitha’s board systems have been built around a brief seeking the highest levels of  performance and delivery compatible with assured reliability within BASIC/SIMPLE system architecture and without added complexity.

A compact air-conditioning package has been developed, yet still includes humidification  and filtration in the fresh air units supplying air to the fan coil units.

The hydraulic system is highly performance-orientated, drawing power from the main  engine and generators in a variety of ways to provide flexibility, redundancy and the ability to meet peak loads when racing.

The hydraulic power-takeoff, using pumps off the main engine, is a neat, compact installation flange mounted between the aft of the engine and the gearbox. Another new engineering development from the Royal Huisman team.

The entertainment package, based on the Apple system and integrated with satellite TV,  has the benefit of worldwide support by local dealers.

In keeping with established Royal Huisman practice, electrical cabinets and computers  are installed in corridors, not guest cabins, to avoid any disturbance to owners and guests when servicing.

The simple, yet thoughtful, lighting design in all social areas and cabins satisfies the senses without frustrating them. It is based on the imaginative use of just three control switches to achieve, in effect, all the moods likely to be required.

Luxury yacht Kamaxitha - Technical area - photo Cory Silken

Owners’ Statement

Regrettably the owners are unavailable in time for this submission. On their behalf we extrapolate some of their past  comments:

“When we set out to create Kamaxitha the goal of my family and me was to create a yacht that should be  exceptional in three distinct respects. First, she had to evoke the revival in the spirit of tradition with the greatest possible sense of authenticity. We are particular admirers of early working designs such as the Bristol Pilot Cutter and the Brixham trawler and these classic references to form and function were central to our brief. The second element of the brief was the firm belief that, with the current state of superyacht design and build technology, there is no reason why the requirement for a classic concept should be in conflict with the desire for exceptional performance and handling. We wanted a boat that, while not extreme, would be more than a match for more contemporary designs in terms of fast passage-making and successful regatta sailing, offering manoeuvrability and acceleration as well as outright speed on the water.

Thirdly, we wanted to enjoy the highest standards of fit-out, design and amenity within a traditionally-inspired  yet luxurious interior without any indication or intrusion from the systems architecture and sail management systems required for efficient operation. In all three respects our chosen team of Dykstra Naval Architects, Rhoades Young Design and Royal Huisman, together with our Project Manager Jens Cornelsen, have delivered a yacht that has surpassed our expectations. Kamaxitha’s agility makes her a pleasure to sail, a pleasure to live aboard and, as we are constantly reminded by admirers, a pleasure to look upon.”

Kamaxitha yacht details - Photo by Cory Silken

Naval architects: Dykstra Naval Architects

“A brief that brings together the requirements for traditional design and  optimum twenty-first century performance plays well to the strengths and experience of our team. We created a classic hull shape above the waterline, with a plumb bow, counter stern and finely sheered topsides without the interruption of portholes. The clean parallel to centre line-planked decks are surmounted by teakclad pilot houses and complemented by other sympathetic period features such as skylights with bevelled glass and polished stainless steel mushroom air vents.

Below the waterline it is however a very different story. Kamaxitha’s advanced, low wetted-surface area hull configuration features a fine canoe under-body with flatter after-sections, a fully-ballasted 62-ton lifting keel extending to 6.75m draft and a deep spade rudder fabricated from carbon composite. Almost all of the keel weight has been concentrated in the bulb to balance the powerful driving forces of a ketch rig that is capable of carrying up to 2,449m2 of downwind sail. The result is a high sail area to displacement ratio, designed to deliver fast acceleration and high speeds, being complemented by carbon spars and forestays for their inherent lightness, stiffness and reduced centre of gravity. The sail management system was carefully developed in co-operation with the shipyard team to ensure fast, safe and efficient handling of the high loads that would be generated.

Twin helms make obvious seafaring sense when campaigning a yacht of this size and power. Their positioning is designed to optimise sightlines both to sails and to the external environment, while the more contemporary visual note they introduce has been c arefully nuanced through traditional styling and the use of stowaway displays and controls. The performance and handling evidenced at Kamaxitha’s sea trials and on her first transatlantic passage give us every confidence that she will deliver everything and more that her owners have asked for: she tacks fast and precisely and has powered close-hauled upwind effortlessly at 14 knots, easily reaching her theoretical hull speed of 17.8 knots as she bares away. With the right crew and conditions, up to 25 knots off-wind will be registered on her instruments.”

Dining in style aboard luxury superyacht Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

Interior design: Rhoades Young Design

“Our objective was to create an interior with calm, reassuring ambience based on traditional design and furnishing elements, warm colours, suffused light and an understated sense of luxury. The owner sought to achieve a rich environment, maximising the use of the woods and pursuing a very great level of authentic detail.

The underlying theme utilises satin-finished Sweetania mahogany, known for its calm grain and consistent hue, set beneath hand-painted white deck-heads and contoured, chamfered beams. Fielded panelling is complemented by railings of hand-turned spindles and by book shelves and display alcoves surmounted by shell design pediments, all enhanced by the glow from period-style light fittings. The floors throughout are immaculately laid in walnut. Subtle, fine joinery and architectural features gradually reveal themselves and add to the visual interest.

By day, the social hub of the yacht is the pilot house, with casual seating and dining to port and navigation seating to starboard. The lower salon boasts many interesting features including a “gentleman’s bar”. This was requested by the owner and has been beautifully crafted by Royal Huisman as an area the owner can be rightfully proud of showing his guests. Formal dining and a snug informal seating area around a fireplace in which water vapour and light create the convincing impression of a genuine coal fire are formed around the retractable keel casing, artfully concealed as it is, you would never know it. Skylights and carefully designed engine ducting allow a very open relationship between the upper and lower saloons.

The guest accommodation is luxurious and highly flexible with two guest cabins aft and a forward starboard cabin which converts to accommodate wheelchair access, with steps that fold away and adaptable beds and specially widened doorways and shower. Access throughout the rest of the yacht has been considered too for wheelchair access. The owners’ suite, aft, features a rotunda around the mizzen mast and skylights further aft, a classic box bed, walk-in wardrobe, office, double bathroom and steam cabin. Steps aft lead to an upper lounge in the aft deck-house, giving on to the owners’ private cockpit. As with all the accommodation, the suite benefits from natural light from the deck skylights. Situated forward are the large, well-equipped galley, crew mess and four crew cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms.”

Lower salon and dining aboard Kamaxitha - Photo by Cory Silken

Builder’s statement: Royal Huisman

“Kamaxitha provided the yard with the opportunity to draw on the full spectrum of its talents and capabilities: the  construction of a strong, highly insulated hull with retractable keel; the design engineering that optimised interior space while incorporating comprehensive, reliable and easily maintainable systems; the highest standards of cored lightweight, MCA approved interior joinery and fit-out; the carbon composite construction of the Rondal rig and the development and installation of advanced sail-handling systems are merely an indication. Numerous individual technical features and solutions were developed by the yard for this project. To maintain the attractive presentation of the bow and forward deck, Kamaxitha has a submarine anchor, the base of which is smartly engineered to make flush the immediate underbody when in the stowed position. Perfect alignment is assured every time by a neat passive corkscrew arrangement. The 62-ton keel can be raised or lowered in just two minutes 15 seconds, even with a 10 degree angle of heel, whereas most lifting keels operate only in vertical mode. A precise, balanced feel to the helm, offering a fine degree of control and feedback to the helmsman – especially important for regatta sailing – is assured by Royal Huisman’s “signature” direct steering system. Each of the two helm stations benefits from full navigation/information displays and controls that are designed and engineered to slide smoothly into the cockpit coamings and out of sight when no longer required.

The yacht’s board systems have been built to deliver the highest levels of performance within BASIC / SIMPLE systems architecture, without added complexity. A highly compact air conditioning package was developed to reduce intrusion on space yet still includes humidification and filtration in the fresh air units. A special, performance-orientated hydraulic system was designed to provide maximum flexibility and redundancy and to meet peak loads and winch speeds when racing. Owner and guest-friendly accommodation facilities include an entertainment package based on the Apple system, integrated with satellite TV; the innovative lighting system was conceived to deliver whatever lighting mood may be required, through the simple use of just three control switches.

All of these details (and many more) add up to a yacht that is much, much more than the sum of its parts. The  Royal Huisman team is proud to have realised such a significant and successful project.”

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Superyacht in Focus: Kamaxitha

By Ben Roberts

Kamaxitha was delivered at the beginning of 2012 and offers one of the most enviable cruising experiences on the water today. The 55m (181ft) Spirit of Tradition ketch has confirmed her position as an offshore flyer whilst crossing the Atlantic and is now making her way back to Europe where she will be cruising the Mediterranean by summer 2013.

Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and with a lavish interior by Rhoades Young, Kamaxitha demonstrated fantastic capabilities while crossing the Atlantic, then showed off her elegant and purposeful lines as she threaded her way amongst the Windward and Leeward Islands. 

The expert construction of Kamaxitha by Royal Huisman is a spectacular combination of authentic traditional ketch and advanced offshore rocket ship, meaning there is more to this superyacht than meets the eye. The revival of Spirit of Tradition means enthusiasts of fine traditional sailing yachts can now enjoy the spectacle of a host of elegant new classics in ports, on passage, and at regattas around the world.

Kamaxitha’s owner is one such enthusiast, but one who could see no reason why fine traditional lines should be in conflict with sparkling performance and exceptional handling. He commissioned Dykstra Naval Architects to design, and Royal Huisman to build, a yacht that carried with it a spirit of tradition, combining classic hull lines with a highly advanced underbody, keel and rudder configuration to complement a powerfully efficient ketch rig. He also invited Rhoads Young Design to create an interior that stakes a strong visual claim to yachts of an earlier era yet incorporates all the luxurious amenities and operational necessities of the modern era.

“ Kamaxitha provided the yard with the opportunity to draw on the full spectrum of its talents and capabilities, ” comment her builders at Royal Huisman. “ The construction of a strong, highly insulated hull with retractable keel; the design engineering that optimised interior space while incorporating comprehensive, reliable and easily maintainable systems; the highest standards of cored lightweight, MCA approved interior joinery and fit-out; the carbon composite construction of the Rondal rig and the development and installation of advanced sail-handling systems are merely an indiction .”

The social centre of Kamaxitha revolves around the main deckhouse, together with the main cockpit and helm stations neatly grouped behind the companion way and protected by a sun awning. The main cockpit is designed to provide secure, sheltered seating with excellent views and easy access to service from below, as well as social interaction with the helm.

From her earliest sea trials, Kamaxitha has made a singular impression on those who sail her, True to her form; she powers up and accelerates rapidly, with an appetite to reach top speeds – often exceeding true wind speed – with little or no fuss.”

“In all three respects our chosen team of Dykstra Naval Architects, Rhoades Young Design and Royal Huisman, together with our Project Manager Jens Cornelsen, have delivered a yacht that has surpassed our expectations,” explain her owners. “Kamaxitha’s agility makes her a pleasure to sail, a pleasure to live aboard and, as we are constantly reminded by admirers, a pleasure to look upon.”

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Kamaxitha Yacht

Sail Yacht Kamaxitha

The spirit of tradition ketch kamaxitha offers strong design references to the early working sailers like the pilot cutter and the brixham trawler. an elegant 49m on deck (55m with bowsprit), she combines classic traditional lines - including plumb bow and elegant counter stern - with an invigorating aptitude for performance and fast passage making..

The lines are drawn by Dykstra Naval Architects, whose expertise in performance-orientated classic yachts is arguably second to none. They have married sympathetic period features such as gentle sheer, open deck space, neatly-proportioned deckhouses and skylights, above the waterline, with a modern, easily driven hull shape below. The canoe underbody sports a fully-ballasted lifting keel, deep carbon spade rudder and low wetted-surface areas.

With her Alustar hull, tall carbon spars and comprehensive sailplan, this is a powerful, lightweight yacht whose sea keeping and performance is complemented by style, comfort and amenity below. Rhoades Young Design has drawn upon classic references and traditional craftsmanship for a mellow and invitingly luxurious interior.

The Spirit of Tradition Ketch Kamaxitha is delivered to her owner in 2012.

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Builder: Royal Huisman

Exterior Designer: Dykstra Naval Architects

Naval Architect: Dykstra Naval Architects

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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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8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In

FoodfindsAsia.com | 8 Yacht Clubs and Marinas in the Philippines to Moor Your Boat In | Filipinos’ history as a maritime people date back to prehistoric times. In fact, the Philippines’ basic sociopolitical unit today, the barangay, traces its etymological origins to the balangay , the ancient outrigger boats that were used by precolonial Filipino communities to explore and conquer islands this side of the Pacific. As a people belonging to a seafaring culture, it’s no wonder that modern Filipinos are taking a retrospective look at their glorious past as Austronesian mariners and are developing a renewed love for the ocean and marinas as present-day yachtsmen.

Today, Philippine marinas look to accommodate more and more yachts and other pleasure watercrafts as the years go by. In 2017, an ASEAN Briefing op-ed piece named the Philippines as a country with high potential in yacht industry growth. The natural beauty of the Philippine islands and its fantastic bays, combined with a growing interest in leisurely sea travel, can explain the spike in yachting activities throughout the country.

Are you part of the demographic that’s become enamored of the yachting lifestyle? Do you want to know where in the country you can berth your watercraft? Leading sailboat and motorboat authority Europa Yachts is happy to enter the conversation, and recommends the following locations for discovering the Philippines through yachting. Here is a short list of clubs and marinas in the country, organized by island region.  

Manila Yacht Club and Marina, Manila, Metro Manila

Established in 1927, the Manila Yacht Club and Marina is one of the oldest yacht clubs in all of Asia, and is nestled in the scenic Manila Bay. It is also near other well-known landmarks in the city, such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and the US Embassy. Facilities in the marina include a launching ramp and a fueling center, and the club itself is host to a restaurant and gorgeous function rooms. The Manila Yacht Club only welcomes visitors who arrive by boat, and it charges an initial security deposit of USD 750 upon arrival. Club membership is mandatory for medium and long-term mooring of boats.

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Zambales

The Subic Bay Yacht Club, which was founded in 1998, upholds itself as the country’s premier yacht club. It operates in the deepest bay in the country, and can host vessels well beyond 50 meters in length. Already benefitting from the innate beauty of the Zambales mountains surrounding it, the club hosts a number of other attractions, including its luxury accommodations, swimming pools, and its own movie theater, bowling alley, and nightclub. Those who venture outside of the club’s premises can also shop for well-priced imported goods at the Subic Freeport Zone, engage in water sports , or sign up for diving excursions.

Punta Fuego Yacht Club, Batangas

Peaceful Punta Fuego is a mecca for those who love the sport of sailing. As per its official website, the Punta Fuego Yacht Club aims to serve “a dynamic and vibrant community of boat enthusiasts and yacht owners.” This it does by playing host to a diverse population of watercrafts, from large catamarans and mono-hull yachts to small boats. Non-members of the club may use the berths for up to 3 weeks, and can refuel at the marina’s fueling station. The yacht club offers other amenities such as locker rooms, shower rooms, Internet facilities, a chart room, and a restaurant called Barracuda Bar, which serves delicious fares. Outside of the yachting crowd, Punta Fuego Yacht Club also caters to those wishing to celebrate weddings, conferences, and corporate events in their opulent quarters.

Puerto Galera Yacht Club, Oriental Mindoro

Further south, yachtsmen may moor at the Puerto Galera Yacht Club in Oriental Mindoro, an island location that’s home to tourist attractions like the Sabang Wreck dive site, lively beachfront resorts, and the Malasimbo Music Festival. Puerto Galera Yacht Club has been in operation for almost thirty years and lends services such as refueling provisions and yacht repairs from its marina. Boat owners also enjoy optimal convenience if mooring here, as they can also shop for spare parts in the nearby Batangas port.

Busuanga Yacht Club, Puerta del Sol Bay Marina, Palawan

Beautiful Palawan is a bucket-list destination for many, especially those who dream of cruising its crystalline waters. Accommodating the yachting community in this island province is the Busuanga Yacht Club, which promises secure mooring amidst breathtaking white-sand beaches. Here, each vessel will benefit from a typhoon-safe harbor, easy refueling, and direct access to transportation hubs like the New Busuanga Airport. Adjoining this marina is the Puerta del Sol Bay Resort, which offers luxurious accommodations to visitors. When not atop the deck of a boat, travelers can also explore the lagoons and freshwater lakes of Coron, go shipwreck diving, or relax in the hot springs of Maquinit.

Iloilo Sailing Club, Arevelo, Iloilo City, Iloilo

Iloilo Province is home to some of the country’s most beautiful old-world architecture, a flourishing ecotourism industry, and delectably fresh seafood cuisine. What will round off an unforgettable visit to Iloilo, however, is an excursion to the Iloilo Sailing Club on a leisure watercraft. The club accepts visitors and encourages membership in the case of medium and long-stay mooring. It also hosts a number of amenities and activities, including a dinghy storage, a beach bar and restaurant, and classes for those who want to learn about sailing. In recent months, the Iloilo Sailing Club has also been a convenient meet-up point for big maritime events, such as the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta and the Seafarers’ Job Fair.

Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island, Cebu

The historic Mactan Island in Cebu was the site of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines. Now known as a commercial hub that hosts a prolific furniture and musical instruments industries, Mactan is also the location of the Cebu Yacht Club, an institution that is beloved by the locals. Aside from being an ideal spot to restock on much-needed fuel and supplies, the Cebu Yacht Club is also a trusted club to commission for boat repairs. There’s a good vibe in this club for everybody, as it sports both luxury accommodations and a waterfront strip of restaurants that laid-back diners can frequent. MINDANAO

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The Holiday Oceanview Marina is a major attraction of Samal Island in Davao del Norte Province, one that welcomes Filipino and foreign yachtsmen alike to moor within its premises. The space is quite roomy, in fact, with 56 berths that can fit vessels up to 15 meters in length. The club also has a boat ramp that can accommodate boats up to 18 meters in length. The well-guarded and weather-safe marina is a gateway to some of Mindanao’s finest attractions, such as the Pearl Farm, Hagimit Falls, and Giant Clam Sanctuary.  

There’s no better way to discover the Philippines from end to end than getting onboard a seaworthy vessel and going on a long cruise, with stops in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Find a safe harbor in any of these major clubs and marinas, and participate in the renaissance of sailing in the Philippines.

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55m  /  180'5 | royal huisman | 2012.

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