Introducing: 16 of the yachts registered for the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2016

Ganesha

A near-winner in 2015 - could she claim victory this year?

Built by Vitters in 2014 and designed by Dubois Naval Architects, Ganesha is a 46 metre sailing yacht.

The interior, designed by Katharina Raczek of  Newcruise, accommodates guests in four cabins in a full-beam master suite and three doubles. Special features include a fixed carbon bimini with vertical sliding windows.

Ganesha just missed out on victory at last year’s Loro Piana Regatta in Class A, losing to Saudade on a count back.

Inoui

After missing a win in the Caribbean, she's one to watch out for

Unmissable with its vibrant green hull, Inoui is a 33.4 metre yacht which was built in 2013 by Vitters and designed by Philippe Briand.

Inoui came a close second in the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous in March this year. She was involved in a dramatic head-to-head battle with Nilaya, with a win each to their name heading into the final day of racing. But despite her spinnaker blowing out at the first downwind leg, Nilaya held on to win ahead of Inoui and claimed victory in the Class A event.

Inoui also won the judges' special award for design and high-quality construction at the 2014 World Superyacht Awards.

My Song

Last year's Class B winner

My Song was built in 1999 by Cookson and designed by naval architect Reichel-Pugh. At 25.6 metres in length it has a cruising speed of 10 knots.

Returning as defending champion in Class B, My Song recorded an impressive three wins from three races at last year’s event to claim an undisputed victory.

She endured a tight tussle to keep WinWin at bay but came out on top. Calling the shots that day was America’s Cup veteran Tommasso Chieffi.

Saudade

Last year's Class A winner

The 45.19 metre yacht  Saudade was built by Monaco-based Wally Yachts and designed by Eidsgaard Design with naval architecture by  Bill Tripp.

Suadade will return as defending champion in Class A after winning her first regatta at last year’s close encounter. The victory was handed to Suadade on a countback after failing winds resulted in racing being abandoned.

Spiip

Built as a 'racing certainty' so sure to be a good bet

Built by Royal Huisman in 2000 the 34.17 metre yacht was sold under the name Unfurled in 2015. The naval architecture is by renowned designer German Frers with the interior design by Winch.

She was built as a ‘racing certainty’ with Frers’ performance hull and Winch’s minimalistic design.

Spiip is equipped with a carbon rig and in boom furling system from Martin Marine, and has a clean, simple deck arrangement with a self-tacking jib.

Racing under Unfurled, she won the 2013 St Barth Bucket Gazelles.

Tempus Fugit

An experienced regatta racer

Built by Arkin Pruva in 2013, 27.43 metre  Tempus Fugit is currently for sale.

Since launch, Tempus Fugit has participated and distinguished herself in some of the world's most renowned regattas, including Voile de St Tropez, NYYC Annual Regatta and Opera House Cup, as well as the Boat International Media-organised Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous.

She has reached speeds of over 15 knots under sail. With a blend of speed and style thanks to her highly varnished wooden hull she is ranked as one of the best modern classic yachts.

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