HYPERION

HYPERION is a 47-metre Royal Huisman sloop drawn by German Frers and launched in 1998. At the time, she was the largest and most technically advanced sloop ever built. Her carbon fibre mast stands 59 metres tall and exerts 200 compressive tons at the base.

Six guests in three cabins, all en-suite. The full-beam owner's cabin sits aft with a king bed and study area. A queen double to starboard and a twin to port complete the layout. With a crew of 8, the ratio is generous for a sailing yacht of this size.

She cruises at 10 knots under power (15 max) with a 5,000-nautical-mile range. On deck, the aluminium hull and teak decks give her a clean, understated profile that's aged well. The large pilothouse and spacious saloon keep life comfortable when the wind picks up.

Toys include a wakeboard, water skis (adult and kids), snorkel gear, fishing gear, and fast tenders for shore runs. She splits her year between Palma in summer and Antigua in winter, covering the Balearics, Northern Europe, and the Caribbean Leewards and Windwards.

A Royal Huisman designed by Frers, with the rig and range to go anywhere. There aren't many of those on the charter market.