The boundary pushing Sailing Yacht A is a natural head turner. Delivered in 2017 by German yard Nobiskrug, Sailing Yacht A measures a total of 142.81 metres and is classed as a "sail-assisted motor yacht". BOAT rounds up the best photos of Sailing Yacht A from around the world.
In April 2021, Sailing Yacht A was spotted cruising the cool waters of the Irish Sea as she dropped anchor in Douglas Bay on the Isle of Man. She made her way to the island after departing from the Coast of Spain in late March, gathering a crowd of spectators upon her arrival.
Here, Sailing Yacht A is pictured alongside the 180 metre Lürssen Azzam, the largest superyacht in the world. The two superyachts were spotted in Gibraltar in 2021.
In the 2020 summer season, Sailing Yacht A was spotted off the coast of Antibes, France.
Here, Sailing Yacht A is pictured alongside the 88.5 metre Ulstein Verft explorer Olivia O in Antibes.
This photo shows the contrast between Sailing Yacht A's cutting-edge technology and design and the old world in stark contrast to the traditional clipper Amsterdam Stad.
This photo of Sailing Yacht A was taken in Sardinia in 2019 from a tender.
Again snapped in Sardinia, Sailing Yacht A's stern, name plate and balcony are clearly visible.
Sailing Yacht A was still covered up when it was launched but it was still a treat to those who had been following her build to get a glimpse of the hull shape. Sailing Yacht A's accommodation is spread out over eight decks and includes accommodation for a total of 54 crew.
Sailing Yacht A boasts the tallest carbon masts in the world, each measuring in at more than 90 metres long. The masts were built by Magma Structures in Portsmouth, UK, and this photo shows the masts being delivered to their home on board the new superyacht. The masts host sails that are larger than a football field.