a YACHT

[brian eiland]

I don't anyone would have trouble calling this vessel a "yacht". Check out the prelaunching photos!!

ATHENA
At a length of 90 meters (295 feet), weighing in at an incredible 982 tons displacement and having a sail area of 2,474 square metres, Athena
represents by all accounts the largest privately commissioned sailing yacht to have been built, certainly the largest one to be built in aluminum. Combining the volume and luxury of a large motor yacht with the
exhilaration of sailing, Athena's hull speed under power or sail of over 19 knots will match any of the world's fast cruising superyachts. For complete story and photo gallery, go to:


http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/photos/04/athena

[Ilan Voyager]

It's a nice piece of metal work...Dutch shipyards for aluminium are the best. But why big sail yachts have to look remembering old J class or beginning of 20th sail yachts? The customer is the king as he pays... I would like to see a modern big sail yacht, no a reminiscence or a look-alike.

[bjl_sailor]

Woh!

I guess if I win the 2310 million lottery tonight I'd have the down payment for Athena!!! On another note that same Dutch shipyard did Andreason's ( founder of Netscape who has gone sailing) 160' aluminum sloop 'Hyperion'. Haven't heard much about her since launching. I beg to differ re: modern vs traditional and love the classic lines.