New sailing yachts 2022Daysailers for every taste

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 28.02.2022

New sailing yachts 2022: daysailers for every tastePhoto: Spirit Yachts / Waterline Media
The new Spirit 30 from England is the most traditional-looking newcomer
Invariably pretty, equally high-priced, reduced to the essentials: chic boats for quick sailing fun are becoming more and more numerous

Spirit 30, from 352,300 euros

  Classic lines, modern construction: The boat is made from wooden mouldingsPhoto: Spirit Yachts / Waterline media Classic lines, modern construction: The boat is made from wooden mouldings

This visual treat with its ravishingly classic lines comes from the exclusive yacht builder Spirit Yachts in England. The boat is made from mahogany in moulding construction. The shipyard now uses flax fibres and bio-resins to reinforce the structures. The beauty is powered by a built-in electric motor. Hull length 9.15 m; width 1.90 m; weight 1.7 tonnes; sail area 35.1 square metres.

J/9, from 111,560 euros

  Lots of sailing fun, limited living comfort: J/9 from the USAPhoto: J/Boast / Billy Black Lots of sailing fun, limited living comfort: J/9 from the USA

Reduced to the essentials: J/Boats in the USA has launched an uncomplicated weekender with tiller steering. The large cockpit and short cabin superstructure make it clear where the boat's focus lies. Unfortunately, the attractive J/9 will initially only be built at the shipyard overseas. Hull length 8.54 m; width 2.63 m; weight 1.9 t; sail area 41.7 square metres.

Domani S32 lounge, from 148,750 euros

  Lots of cockpit, lots of lying surface: variation on the theme from BelgiumPhoto: Domani Yachts Lots of cockpit, lots of lying surface: variation on the theme from Belgium

The still young brand in Belgium wants to further expand its range with a very attractive daysailer. The Domani S32 Lounge is now under construction and should be ready in spring 2022. The large seating and lounging areas in the cockpit are striking. All lines are led back to the two helm stations. Hull length 9.00 m; width 2.50 m; weight 1.95 t; sail area 42.3 square metres.

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A-Yachts a-39, from 630,700 euros

  Ambitiously priced: Carbon racer from AustriaPhoto: A-Yachts Ambitiously priced: Carbon racer from Austria

The daysailing specialists from Austria are working on a new flagship, designed by Lorenzo Argento. The hull and deck are made entirely of carbon fibre with epoxy, and the rig is also made of carbon. Below deck is a very modern but simple interior with four berths. Hull length 11.99 m; width 3.65 m; weight 4.6 tonnes; sail area 95.0 square metres.

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Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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