Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis has won two World Superyacht Awards. Both sailing yachts delivered last year received a “Golden Neptune” from the jury during an official ceremony at the Dutch Scheepvaartmuseum (the National Maritime Museum) in Amsterdam.
Vitters' 46 m long Ganesha became “Sailing Yacht of the Year” in the 40m+ category. This yacht won due to its combination of a fast design with slender lines, the luxury and spacious interior and the technological innovations on board.
Ganesha Particulars
- Type: sloop-rigged performance cruiser
- Length: 46 m
- Width (max): 9.0 m
- Depth: 4.5 m keel up/6.5 m keel down
- Sail: 2200 m2
- Naval Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Superyacht Inouï
The superyacht Inouï won the “Advanced Design & High Quality Construction Award” for its hi-tech construction. This yacht is made from the super light but very strong carbon composite. An innovative way of yacht building that Vitters uses as one of the few shipyards in the world.
Inouï Particulars
- Type: sloop-rigged racer-cruiser
- Length: 33 m
- Width (max): 6.9 m
- Depth: 3.8 m keel up/5.4 m keel down
- Sail: 1300 m2
- Naval Architect: Philippe Briand
Picture: Left the Ganesha, right the Inouï (both by Vitters Shipyard – Superyacht Media).
