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Feeling 39The tradition of modernity

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 20.01.2002

Feeling 39: The tradition of modernityPhoto: www.nomendesign.de
The dominant element of the interior is the saloon to starboard. The galley against
French shipyards are known for their sometimes unconventional yachts, and Kirié is no exception with the new Feeling 39: the ship surprises with a central, protected helm station, many options such as an integral centreboard and various clever details.
Whether sunbathing or cosy
Photo: www.nomendesign.de

Heavy yacht outside the norm
As an integral centreboard, the Feeling 39 is ideal for dry-docking and for waters with shallow harbours, but sailing performance has to be compromised.
The large cockpit is pleasing in the harbour, but there are no options for holding on to it in waves. The central steering position is a nice feature in bad weather.

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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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