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Nilaya: We take a look around this stunning 154ft superyacht

• Sam Fortescue
• April 11, 2024

The original Nilaya was a groundbreaking cruiser-racer. Her 12m larger replacement incorporates enough innovation and weight-saving techniques to ensure she sets new super trends too. Sam Fortescue reports

When Nilaya ’s 46.82m hull emerged from the vast build sheds at Royal Huisman’s Vollenhove yard in 2023, she was slipped into the water with minimal fanfare and taken to Amsterdam to have her mast quietly stepped.

Eagle-eyed observers may have spotted her towering over the National Maritime Museum, where the owner held a private naming ceremony before sailing away. Now, six months after delivery, a wealth of fresh detail and new images has been released, painting the aluminium and carbon superyacht in a new light.

With interior and exterior design by Nauta and a hull from Reichel/Pugh, Nilaya was always going to be a fast, handsome yacht. In proportion to her Panamax sloop rig with its Rondal mast, the hull itself looks sleek and low to the water.

Her broad ‘flying’ stern displays the double-chined hull which, together with the low coachroof and flush decks, speaks of pace. But we now know this promise is delivered by a horde of smart, weight-saving innovations.

The experienced owner was clear from the off that he wanted a boat capable of serious racing. “He wanted comfort and safety to explore the world in an extremely lightweight yacht that could also assure victories in superyacht regattas,” says Mario Pedol of Nauta.

Photo: Nico Martinez/Studio Borlenghi

“The deck design plan meets the often-conflicting needs for a solid and safe yacht that is also efficient, modern and powerful. Nilaya ’s racy, low profile, straight bow, wide aft sections and twin carbon fibre rudders echo the look of her owner’s previous yacht while communicating even greater speed and performance.”

Ocean Race legend and long-term tactician and race captain on Nilaya , Bouwe Bekking, sheds some light on the design process (we spoke with him after he completed the first transatlantic aboard). “The previous Nilaya was built as a cruiser, but we started racing it more and more,” he explains.

“We turned it around for this boat – she should be perfect for racing, but then the cruising is fantastic as well. Very often cruising boats are a little restricted in the layout. The whole philosophy is a little different.”

Metallic appeal

A key part of the quest for performance was low displacement, and almost no stone was left unturned here. Intriguingly, the designers calculated that the difference between a carbon and an aluminium hull was just a few percentage points of the overall boat weight, so the owner eventually opted for the safety and impact resistance of metal.

“For the kind of size he wanted, you get into heavy displacement,” adds Bekking. “You can go with carbon, but how much lighter really is it? And one of the disadvantages is how noisy it is. Turn a winch and you hear it through the whole boat – it’s the same with sailing through waves.”

The cockpit becomes an oasis of relaxation when moored, or a comfortable place to watch the action when Nilaya is racing. Photo: Giuliano Sargentini

The aluminium structure of the hull was planned by engineers at Royal Huisman using a new tool that draws on computer modelling established by the European Space Agency. In essence, it makes detailed calculations about the size and positioning of the structural members of the boat – what used to be called scantling. In areas where greater forces will be at work, the frames are closer together and the hull panels thicker – elsewhere they are fewer and lighter.

Alustar aluminium is used throughout, and this offers an immediate 20% weight saving over other alloys. Elsewhere, carbon fibre reinforcing is bonded straight to the aluminium structure, and the whole 16m coachroof structure is also in carbon. This really is a composite yacht.

Time and time again, the owner was willing to invest in order to achieve weight savings – especially up in the rig where it has the greatest impact on the yacht’s stability. Royal Huisman sister company Rondal also did its bit by designing new curved spreaders which are shorter and more aerodynamic. And a taper to the masthead with a novel headboard hook for the mainsail saved 150kg up top.

“The mast was built at Rondal with important input from Doyle Sails, Scott Ferguson and Bouwe Bekking, amongst others,” explains owner’s rep Nigel Ingram, whose company MCM Newport managed the build.

“Having the rig and sail package design early allowed that information to be included in the weight study and ultimately the hull lines. Plus, of course, it gave us the benefit of the experience and expertise that these guys brought to the table. I believe the end result is the best big-boat rig that I have seen.”

Just a couple of steps down the companionway and you enter the raised saloon. Photo: Giuliano Sargentini

Other weight-saving tricks included speccing titanium deck gear instead of stainless steel – a costly but worthwhile exercise which also reduces maintenance time. Then there was a 1,200kg saving through using a new lock-based runner arrangement and a new-generation of hybrid (carbon/aluminium) captive winches which weigh less than half a typical all-metal unit.

Bekking’s feedback here was also central to developments. “I was active on the whole deck layout,” he says. “Very often, you’re getting under winched, but when you’re cruising, you want to go fast and sail optimally. The layout on Nilaya looks like a race boat on deck – it’s very comfortable.”

Below deck, the engineers managed to shave 2,000kg off the propulsion system, including using a smaller diesel engine that can get a hybrid boost from an electric motor. They also saved 600kg with a smart aircon setup that recovers waste heat.

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It all began to add up, and the yard estimates that it has managed to reduce the weight of Nilaya by some 11% compared to its previous advanced cruising yachts. After the build had begun, Huisman branded this new weight-saving approach as ‘Featherlight’ and it is now offering the benefits to other clients.

But to focus solely on this aspect of the boat is to miss much of its appeal. Yes, she should be able to hold her own on any superyacht regatta course, but she is no all-out racer. With ambitions to cruise remote corners of the globe for long periods of time, the owner was clear from the off that Nilaya had to be supremely comfortable to live on – after all, that was part of the purpose in moving up from his previous yacht, a highly successful Baltic 112 .

Supreme comfort

Guests have the run of three dedicated areas on deck. A section of the aft deck folds out hydraulically to reveal stairs down to the beach club, and there are sun loungers, a sofa and even a coffee table here. The helm and sail controls are all led clear of the cockpit, which becomes another oasis of relaxation when the boat is moored, or a comfortable vantage point for watching the action when she’s underway.

Up to 14 people can dine in comfort, while two sun loungers transform into chaise longues that can be adjusted to compensate for heeling angles up to 30° (you might want to hold on in the tack). The foredeck tender bay can also become a cosy forward cockpit with a table and fitted cushions.

For the first time, the new photography also brings the yacht’s interior to life. It’s just a couple of steps down from the cockpit into the raised saloon, which has fantastic views through its 360° glass windows. This social hub has dining and lounging as well as an office corner and a fold-away pantry arrangement which leaves no trace when it’s not required.

There are three flexible twin/double cabins down further companionways, two of them with Pullman berths. And the master cabin lies forward, filling the full beam with its own dressing area and bathroom.

“The cabin was a design challenge, as it lies beneath the tender bay and required careful study of volumes,” says Nauta’s Pedol. “The ceiling balances the tender bay’s central dip with two higher domes at the side passages giving an excellent sense of the impressive width of the cabin.”

It’s all wrapped up in a blend of traditional and modern styling chosen by May Vervoordt, a Belgian designer and member of the art aristocracy known for a taste in understated luxury. “Working with her and the owner, Nauta conceived a colour scheme that combines a modern look on the bulkheads with classic elegance,” says Pedol.

“The use of white lacquered panels with a groove detail makes the interiors fresh and bright. Mahogany used in furniture, flooring and ceiling frames gives classic warmth and a sense of breadth to the interior.”

Crew cabins and working areas have not been neglected and are well dimensioned. The design allows for a complement of eight permanent crew on board – enough to allow much-needed down time on long cruises without sacrificing service levels.

The working areas of the boat are positioned aft in a clear division from the guests. A dedicated companionway emerges aft between the two wheels, from where it is simple to reach guests in the cockpit or down on the beach club.

Light wind race practice for the seasoned Nilaya team on Palma Bay.

Throughout the boat, close attention was paid to reducing noise levels. “Noise and vibration on board was the only area where the owner chose to ‘spend’ additional weight in order to achieve maximum effect,” says Ingram. “Additionally, the yard researched many alternative insulation materials and techniques, so we were able to achieve the best results.”

Not that Nilaya will need it when she’s in her native sailing mode. With her Doyle sails hoisted and set, she’s capable of matching wind speeds up to her hull speed of 16 knots, making for rapid passage times. Bekking can attest to her performance after a pre-Christmas shake-down passage across the Atlantic to Antigua with the owner and a bunch of his friends.

Performance potential

“He wanted a fast crossing, pushing the boat as hard as we could – just a little flatter for mealtimes,” Bekking says. “Otherwise, we tried to sail the boat to the maximum. We had relatively light breezes, so it wasn’t difficult conditions as such. It took us 10 days sailing a long way away from the rhumbline course. We had 11-12 knots average boat speeds.

“We had one little transition across a front where we sailed a bit upwind, but otherwise it was easy downwind. We sailed full main and a lot of Code 0 with a smaller staysail in between. When the breeze got wider it was the gennaker and the staysail.”

The passage gave the crew valuable information about the way the boat performs, including the crossovers between sails at different wind speeds and angles. It’ll all come in useful for Nilaya ’s next big test, racing at the St Barth Bucket Regatta, where she’ll be competing alongside another fresh launch, the 59m Frers-designed Maximus from fellow dutch yard Vitters.

Doyle’s structured luff sail design requires less forestay tension to maintain optimum foil shape. This in turn allowed Nilaya to use a slightly lighter rig

Nilaya will be taking on extra race crew to boost the full complement to 22, including the owner and a number of his long-term racing buddies. But otherwise, Bekking says there’s not much about the boat that needs tuning ahead of the start.

“We will reduce the amount of fuel and water on board. Then there’s two anchors, so we take one anchor and chain off. The interior of the boat remains because the permanent crew stays aboard, and part of the race crew as well. Maybe all the toys will come off. The rig is quite close to optimum already, but you can still do a couple of things. Just tweaks – if you make big changes you have to go through the yard for the insurance aspect.”

Bekking is typically understated about their prospects at the Bucket. “It will be an eye opener,” he says. “You never know the first time you go racing against the others. Also, because it’s a pursuit race and it’s still difficult to overtake. Nilaya ’s a big beast – hard to get the sails up. But we’ll have a couple of days beforehand in St Barth and the crew have been sailing a lot together.”

After that, Nilaya ’s future is less clear. Between the transatlantic and another long passage to Cuba and back, she’s already covered plenty of miles. She has no further racing scheduled for 2024, but the year will certainly involve bluewater and there’s the hint of warm Antipodean Pacific Ocean breezes to come.

Nilaya specifications

LOA: 47m 154ft LWL: 45m 147ft Beam: 10m 33ft Draught: 4.5-6.9m 15-23ft Propulsion: Scania D1 16090M (plus 140kW PM motor; 2x Volvo D4 175 gensets) Sail area upwind: 1,269m2 13,659ft2 Sail area downwind: 2,141m2 20,045ft2

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“ Nilaya will be the world’s lightest aluminum sailing superyacht for her length: She rewrites the script for high-performance superyachts,” Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman said in a statement .

Nilaya ’s interior and exterior were executed by Nauta Design, while her naval architecture comes courtesy of Reichel-Pugh Yacht Design. This duo actually designed the owner’s maxi-racer of the same name. It’s not surprising, then, that the new sloop echoes her predecessor with a racy, low profile, a straight bow, a wide transom and twin rudders.

Royal Huisman conducted a careful weight analysis inside and out to ensure each part of Nilaya was crafted from the right lightweight material. The yard also utilized the carbon-fiber expertise of sister company Rondal. The curvaceous coachroof and guest cockpit, for instance, were made from carbon composite. Nilaya ’s mast, boom and standing rigging are also carbon to keep the yacht’s weight as low and as centered as possible for optimal balance.

Onboard, the 154-footer can sleep between eight and 10 seafarers, along with eight crew. The interiors combine “a modern look with classic elegance” and are said to be light yet warm and welcoming.

Nilaya will reportedly be delivered to her owners in the coming months.

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• Built in 2023
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The 46.8m/153'7" sail yacht 'Nilaya' was built by Royal Huisman in the Netherlands at their Vollenhove shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Nauta Design and she was delivered to her owner in April 2023. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Nauta Design.

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Nilaya has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Nilaya is built with a aluminium hull and carbon fibre superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by 1 x diesel Scania (DI 16) 188hp engines, she reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots. Her water tanks store around 4,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1, SSC, Yacht, Mono, G6 classification society rules.

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• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2024 Outstanding Exterior Sailing Yachts Finalist
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47m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Nilaya delivered

The 47m / 154-foot high-performance cruiser Nilaya has departed from Royal Huisman ’s facilities in Amsterdam following a successful series of sea trials on the North Sea and subsequent delivery to her happy owners. 

Royal Huisman Project 405 was transported earlier this year from the shipyard’s newbuild facilities in Vollenhove in preparation for launch and the installation of her carbon performance sloop rig by Rondal. She was Christened Nilaya, which means “blissful home”, during a private event at “Het Scheepvaartmuseum” (the national maritime museum) in Amsterdam.

This highly anticipated Panamax superyacht is the first to utilize the shipyard’s new Featherlight™ design and production method. Continuous weight monitoring throughout the build of Project 405, aka Reichel/Pugh – Nauta 154, confirms the Dutch builder has achieved its goal of slicing 11% of the weight of its typical advanced aluminum cruising yachts. Most importantly, it has reduced weight without sacrificing stiffness or cutting corners on quality for this high-performance cruiser. The shipyard’s revolutionary Featherlight™ method for this sailing machine is not a single process or construction technique, but a holistic lightweight approach to yacht building combining various complimentary weight-saving solutions utilizing aluminum and carbon fiber components.

“ For such a large yacht, the acceleration is exciting as she rapidly reaches high speeds, ” says Nigel Ingram of MCM Newport, who served as owner’s project manager. “ Twin rudders and the light, positive steering give superb maneuverability and she has reached all her project targets with ease. Rondal’s sailing systems enable fingertip control of the massive loads involved .”

Nauta Design created the general concept, the exterior design, and the interior design plan with the light, calm, contemporary décor that has been unpacked for the first time now that trials are complete. Ingram continues: “ Below decks, life is as comfortable and quiet as one would expect of the latest performance cruiser from Royal Huisman. The builder’s efforts toward building a light and stiff structure have paid off. ”

Mario Pedol reports back from the sea trials of Nilaya, the 47m Royal Huisman custom sailing yacht that is Nauta Design ’s current sail division flagship: “ A full day in beautiful sunny and windy weather in the North Sea off Amsterdam showed how Nilaya’s performance under sail is truly outstanding ,” Pedol says. “ By the time the mainsail was hoisted the breeze had built to a steady 18 knots. We sailed on a broad reach with the mainsail and Code Zero and rapidly reached a truly impressive 17 kt. boat speed. It was just the beginning of a great day of sailing with the Owner and all of the main players of his and the Builder’s teams. This fantastic yacht showed to really match all of the quite demanding main aspects of the Owners’ brief. Royal Huisman masterly succeeded in engineering and building the yacht, fulfilling the Owner’s request in terms of robustness, reliability, quietness and last but not least amazing performance under sail, thanks to super high level Naval Architecture by Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design. ”

Pedol also felt that his studio’s specific request for longitudinal stiffness, a very important performance booster aboard a sailing yacht, was fully met using thorough and deep final element structural analysis.

“ I wish to thank all the team and especially the Owner’s Project Manager Nigel Ingram, MCM Newport cofounder,  for the amazing job done for this great Owner, I wish him and his family many fantastic years aboard this stunning superyacht!”  Pedol concludes.

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Sailing Yacht NILAYA is a stunning 34.14m (112'0") superyacht launched by the Finish shipyard Baltic Yachts in May 2010. Superyacht Nilaya is a result of collaboration between Baltic Yachts, Nauta Yacht Design and Reichel Pugh Yacht Design. The Baltic 112 yacht Nilaya delivers high performance for her size with all the pedigree of a stripped-out racer.

General arrangement and yacht design lines were created by Nauta Yacht Design and her naval architecture is the work of Reichel Pugh Yacht Design.

With a displacement of just 90T, Nilaya incorporates a lifting keel which is capable of reducing her maximum draft to 3.5metres from 5.5metres, allowing her to enjoy shallower moorings and cruising grounds.

Nilaya yacht interior offers accommodation in one owner's cabin and three additional guest cabins. Crew are housed in three cabins and she boasts a spacious galley.

Nilaya's hull is built in advanced composite construction using Carbon/Aramid. Sandwich material is Core-Cell.

Her deck is built in advanced composite construction using prepreg Carbon. Sandwich is Core-Cell foam.

Interior Bulkheads and structural panels from Carbon/Epoxy/Core laminate.

Visible surfaces are covered with light wood.

Mast and rigging Hall spars mast and boom.

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Main engine Cummins QSB59 -355 Hp at 2800 RPM.

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NILAYA offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins.

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"Nilaya" : New 47-metre slipway glides across the North Sea

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 ·  09.06.2023

On 1 June, Royal Huisman handed over "Nilaya" to a couple of owners who are planning both long voyages and regatta participation with the 47-metre sloop. Prior to this, the sail systems were extensively tested, with Mario Pedol from Nauta Design also on board. The Milan-based company devised the general concept, the exterior design and the interior fittings. Pedol reports a day with 18 knots of wind:

"'Nilaya' is not good ... she is great! We quickly reached an impressive boat speed of 17 knots with a mainsail and code zero on the beam sheet"

Nigel Ingram from MCM Newport, who acted as project manager for the owners, confirms: "For such a large yacht, the acceleration is exciting and high speeds are reached quickly. The twin rudders and light steering ensure excellent manoeuvrability. 'Nilaya' has achieved all project goals with ease."

Royal Huisman calls the hybrid construction made of aluminium and carbon, which was tested for the first time on "Nilaya", "Featherlight" and is said to save a total of eleven percent in weight compared to a pure aluminium construction. The traditional shipyard already uses Alustar, a material that has a 20 percent higher tensile strength than conventional aluminium. In some structural areas, the additional rigidity of the components is not achieved by using more metal, but by bonding carbon mats to aluminium using the latest bonding techniques. Bonding is also used in other areas, for example to reduce the additional weight of connecting elements. In contrast, the 17.50 metre long body is made entirely of carbon fibre.

Digital prototyping as a design aid

Calculations based on the finite element method (FEA) were fundamental. This made it possible to predict how a part or an entire yacht would react to stresses such as load, force, heat or vibration. By looking at a part in three dimensions, it is also possible to predict how it will behave when the same loads act on neighbouring parts, so that potential weak points or vulnerable points can be identified and corrected in the design. In short: a kind of digital prototyping, only much more accurate and faster. Solutions can be applied without having to build and test new physical models. Royal Huisman used FEA for "Nilaya" to take the fine-tuning of the design to a "much higher level", according to Jim Pugh, who adjusted the panel thickness in the computer and predicted the longitudinal stiffness or deflection without even touching the first piece of material.

Jan Timmerman, CEO of Royal Huisman, found "Nilaya's" departure bittersweet: "We are always a little sad when one of our yachts leaves; it's a bit like a child leaving home. At the same time, we are proud to have delivered another unique vessel, especially one that pushes forward innovative design and manufacturing technologies. We wish the owners and everyone on board a good circumnavigation and many exciting regattas."

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Nilaya fully expresses the desire to combine beauty with technology and our willingness to listen and design according to input we receive on all levels of a commission.

Two different cockpits ensure privacy to guests and, in particular, allow crew to run and fine tune sail regulations from their dedicated aft control cockpit, in direct communication with the crew quarters, and featuring interesting solutions, such as the pivoting/telescopic hydraulic anchor arm, several manoeuvres fine adjustments as hydraulic jib cars and cunningham controls, recessed below deck and an easy mounting 2m long bowsprit for racing use.

On the other hand, the central cockpit is the social hub of outdoor life for guests, complete with a large relaxation and sunbed area, furnished with deck wine cellars and all the top items necessary for a full satisfying cruise.

The interior, done in mahogany veneer over a light core and cream-coloured ultraleather, has been designed on request to provide a classic yet timeless atmosphere.

The Owner opted for an “owner forward” layout, thus positioning the crew area, which had to be large and functional, aft. This layout is functional for a yacht often doing long passages with the crew only, and very well balanced in general as it keeps guest and crew areas, and the corresponding circulation passages, very well separated for the best privacy of all people on board.

The spacious owner’s cabin has an en-suite bathroom forward. Three other guest cabins are all en-suite and one, aft of the saloon, can also be used by the owner and his wife in a rough headsea.

At Nauta Yacht Design, our attention to the quality of life on board is equally concentrated on the operational aspects of the project. Time and thought invested in work areas and circulation pay back in terms of comfort for all.

A very spacious and functional Engine Room, comfortably accessible from the crew quarters, is hosted underneath the saloon. In the aft crew area we created an innovative open-plan, full-beam galley, mess and nav station with a dedicated companionway that leads to the sailing cockpit. An asymmetrical central counter allows the stewardess access to prep and clearing spaces, the sink and dishwasher without invading the chef’s workspace. In general the yacht can be “run” without disturbing the owner and his guests.

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BEST OF THE BEST: NILAYA WINS AGAIN

Nilaya was awarded as “Best Sailing Yacht”.

One month ago, the editors of the USA publication of Robb Report magazine selected Nilaya (as well as Royal Huisman’s sportfishyacht, Special One) in their “Best of the Best” edition too. Congratulations to the owners of Nilaya. And this news is obviously a great honor for her design and build team too.

“When the worlds of marine and aerospace engineering collide, magic is made”

Nilaya sailing in the St. Barth’s Bucket Regatta

The Robb Report “Best of the Best” edition is a little black book for all the finer things in life. Printed globally since 1989, it has become a definitive platform awarding the best from the worlds of motoring, horology, luxury travel, yachting, wine, cigars, and more. This year for the first time, the publishers present a bespoke book for the Monaco & Côte d’Azur region, with tailored selections curated by our expert contributors and editors across 13 categories.

The editors at Robb Report Monaco & Côte d’Azur explain in their publication of the latest and the most innovative yachts:

“When the worlds of marine and aerospace engineering collide, magic is made. When Royal Huisman set out to build its first ‘featherlight’ racing yacht in lightweight aluminium, it took inspiration from the European Space Agency. When designing the structure, the Dutch shipyard’s engineers used a computer-modelling tool based on technology from the agency to reduce weight and noise pollution without sacrificing performance. The result is Nilaya, a fast, stylish superyacht for both racing and cruising. On the deck, guests can find three relaxation areas and a beach club, while below deck there’s a saloon for dining and socialising, a full-beam master suite, three guest cabins and a media room.”

It is not easy to be objective about the quality of your own work. Organisations such as the International Superyacht Society, Robb Report, World Superyacht Awards and their expert, independent juries help to provide an unbiased measure of achievement.

Jan Timmerman, CEO of Royal Huisman: “On behalf of our team I would like to say that we are very happy and honoured with these awards. At the same time and although we have received more than a fair share of such recognition, we are not planning to lean back following this success: we will never forget that a shipyard is only as good as its next boat.”

An overview of all awards in recent years can be found via this  link .

Specifications of Nilaya – general concept, ext. & interior design: Nauta Design – naval architecture: Reichel / Pugh – owners’ representative:  Nigel Ingram, MCM Newport – owners’ race team: Bouwe Bekking – type: high-performance cruiser sloop – length overall: 47m / 154ft – beam: 10m / 33ft – draft: 4.5-6.9m / 15 – 23ft – accommodation: 8 – 10 owners / guests + 8 crew – construction: Aluminum and carbon composite – classification: hull structure & superstructure according to the rules & regulations of Lloyd’s Register Special Service Craft Rules, eligible for the class notation: [Maltese cross] 100A1, SSC, Yacht, Mono, G6 –  rig + handling: Rondal carbon Panamax rig + Integrated Sailing System – curious to learn more? link