Ranking of superlativesThe 200 largest sailing yachts in the world

Lars Bolle

 · 28.08.2017

Ranking of superlatives: The 200 largest sailing yachts in the worldPhoto: Peter Seyfferth
1st place, "A":
BOOTE EXCLUSIV, the sister magazine of YACHT, presents the 200 largest sailing yachts in the world. Here are the top five

There is a new number 1 in the ranking of the 200 largest sailing yachts in the world. For over ten years, the three-masted schooner "Eos" topped the list at 92.92 metres, which is compiled every two years by the megayacht magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV. With a length of 142.81 metres, the three-masted giant "A" (Sailing Yacht A), built by German Naval Yards in Kiel, has now catapulted to the top position.

Another newcomer even pushed the "Eos" into third place. With a length of 106 metres, the "Black Pearl" also easily overtakes the Bremen-built "Eos".

  Title of the new Boote-ExclusivPhoto: BEX Title of the new Boote-Exclusiv

To be listed in the top 200, a minimum size of more than 40 metres was required. The complete list can be found in the current issue of BOATS EXCLUSIVE has been published. The magazine will be available in stores from 30 August for 9.90 euros.

Here are the top five in advance. Click on the gallery!

5th place, "Maltese Falcon": Thanks to its unrivalled silhouette, the Ken Freivokh / Gerard Dijkstra design can be identified from afar. Joint venture tycoon Tom Perkins († 2016) ventured one of the most exciting projects in yachting history with the Dyna rig, which had never been realised before. In 2009, the Greek businesswoman Elena Ambrosiadou took over "Maltese Falcon". 88.00 metres, year 2006, sail area 2400 sqm
Photo: Emilio Bianchi/Giuliano Sargentini

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