Toby Hodges from Yachting World dives into the details of the all-new Y8 from YYachts in his latest review. Combining sleek design, cutting-edge performance, and effortless handling, the Y8 sets a new standard for luxury sailing yachts. Discover why this fast cruiser is capturing attention across the yachting community.
Expert Reviews
Hydrofoil electric boat off to a flying start in Australian waters: Australian Financial Review
Tony Davis, Australian Financial Review – August 2024
“The black and grey tones of its sleek carbon-fibre hull make it look slightly ominous, perhaps even military. And its ability to silently sneak up also suggests this might be some sort of stealth weapon.”
Driving the electric speedboat of the future: news.com.au
David McCowen, news.com.au – July 2024
“We have seen the future, and it is a long distance from the way things look on Australian waterways today.”
FIRST LOOK: ASTENDERS
Club Marine Magazine – June/July 2024
“Finally a company has given the humble yacht tender the attention it deserves, considering the vital role it plays in safely ferrying
people ashore or from boat to boat, with Germany’s ASTenders offering a range of carbonfibre models. ” Writes Mark Rothfield
FUSION FACTOR: VIRTUE V10 T-TOP REVIEW
Club Marine Magazine – June/July 2024
“An efficient hull design, thrilling performance, comfortable cabin and well-designed entertainment areas are hallmarks of the Virtue V10 T-Top” Writes Dominic Wiseman
Virtue V10 T-Top – Club Marine TV Boat Test
Join us as Dom Wiseman guides us through the Virtue V10 T-Top, offering valuable insights into its features and performance that every yacht enthusiast will appreciate. Dom explores the v10’s innovative layout and design and takes a deep dive into the Patented PeteStep Hull design
Saffier Se24 lite: a quick sail aboard 2024’s best new daysailer
Step aboard the spicy new Saffier SE24 to see how easy it is to sail… in this one-take video. Dutch daysailer supremo Saffier has done it again with this award-winning new model – a compact, trailable, lightweight and sporty modern daysailer. Toby Hodges sails with founder Dennis Hennevanger.
SAFFIER’S DAY SAILING DELIGHT: SE 33 Life Review
Club Marine Magazine – January 2023
“The Saffier Se 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with performance taking precedence over accommodation” Writes Mark Rothfield
Saffier SE 33 Life – Club Marine TV Boat Test
Join Mark Rothfield on Club Marine TV as he navigates the waters of Pittwater aboard the azure-hued Saffier SE 33 Life. An insightful video that takes viewers on a journey, showcasing the yacht’s exceptional capabilities and luxurious design.
Designing Success: Ocean Magazine Company Profile
Ocean Magazine – September 2023
Together with his wife Cath and sons Chris, Ben and Ollie, Peter Hrones is working on a new venture, Carbon Yachts, which sources iconic yachts with a focus on the future.
Saffier 33 SE Life First Look – Club Marine
Club Marine TV gave a first-look at the Saffier 33 at The Sydney International Boat Show 2023′
Y8 Feature
Ocean Magazine – January 2022
YYachts continues to develop its line with a new version of the yacht that started it all, the Y8, featuring a larger interior volume but all the same performance sailing characteristics.
Light and Fantastic: Y7 Review
Ocean Magazine – January 2022
Sam Fortescue checks out the Y7 from Michael Schmidt Yachtbau and finds it puts simplicity back into sailing without compromising on luxury.
Y focus on carbon: Custom Tripp 90 by YYachts
Yacht Style – Nov 2021
Specialising in luxury carbon sailing yachts from 70-100ft, Germany’s YYachts has launched its custom-built Tripp 90, which features an exterior by Bill Tripp and a richly detailed interior by Winch Design – and will be followed by the Y9 model in 2022. By John Higginson.
YYachts Custom Yacht Tripp 90 Prevail: Review
Luxuo – Nov 2021
YYachts has launched its custom-built Tripp 90, which features an exterior by Bill Tripp and a detailed interior.
Video tour: YYachts Tripp 90
Yachting World – 2021
Bill Tripp and Winch Design combine to stunning effect on YYacht’s latest carbon build. Yachting Word’s Toby Hodges toured this bespoke YYachts Tripp 90 during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021.
FIRST LOOK: YYACHTS TRIPP 90
Cowes Live – Sept 2021
The YYachts Tripp 90 design takes US East Coast and mid 20th century Scandinavian influences as Rupert Holmes finds out.
Y Yachts’ Y7 review: Powerful carbon cruiser
Yachting World – March 2020
Michael Schmidt’s powerful new Y7 combines genius ideas with a keep-it-simple theme, says Toby Hodges
Inside The Stunning Y Yachts S/Y Bella
Boss Hunting – July 2019
Yacht builder Michael Schmidt Yachtbau (also known as Y Yachts) has added a touch of Scandinavian design to his latest creation, 70-foot S/Y Bella. Teaming with Danish design company Norm Architects, the two have crafted a state of the art sailing yacht that’s minimal in design, yet contemporary in appearance.
Y8 First Look
Yachting World – 2017
The Brenta 80 SRD (semi raised decksaloon) is a fast Cruising Yacht built in Carbon. The aft deck for sailing and handling the boat, a large cockpit dedicated for a relaxing time on board. The semi raised saloon with a full glass panoramic vision from inside out set a new standard in off shore cruising. The joy for fast sailing, Italian design and build in Germany.
SAFFIER SE 27 LEISURE sailing boat
Sail Moto – 2020
A visual walkthrough at the world premiere of the Saffier SE 27 Leisure.
Saffier SE 27 Leisure – First Private walkthrough
ActuNautique – Yachting Art – 2020
A 5 minute private walkthrough at the premiere of the Saffier SE 27 and interview with Saffier Yachts marketing manager Kay Heemskerk about the background of Saffier Yachts.
A highly polished gem – Saffier SE 37
Sailing Today.co.uk – 2018
Saffier Yachts have taken the daysailer concept to its logical conclusion with its breathtaking new 37 Lounge as Sam Jefferson discovers.
New Boats: Saffier SE 33
Sails Magazine – 2018
If we sailors were to be dead honest, daysailing is what we do most of the time. It, therefore, makes sense to own a boat that’s designed and built for just that sort of use.
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