Golden A' Design Award Winner 2021
A high-performance sailing yacht dominates this maritime photograph, presenting a sleek vessel under full sail against a softly overcast sky. Scanning from top to bottom, two large triangular sails in deep charcoal black sweep dramatically upward, their surfaces showing horizontal panel seams and tension lines that create subtle geometric patterns. The main sail fills the upper left quadrant while a forward sail extends toward the right, both catching wind and pulling taut like dark wings against the pale sky of soft gray-white clouds with hints of blue. Moving downward, the tall aluminum mast rises vertically through center frame, supported by numerous thin rigging lines that create a delicate web of dark threads against the luminous background. The yacht's hull stretches horizontally across the lower third, finished in cool dove gray above the waterline and warmer cream-white below, the surfaces appearing smooth and polished like river stones. The deck presents in warm sand tones, where a single figure stands at the stern near dual steering wheels, providing human scale that emphasizes the vessel's substantial proportions. At the stern, small flags flutter in warm red and green tones, adding subtle color accents to the otherwise restrained palette. The water below carries cool teal-green hues with gentle ripples suggesting moderate breeze and comfortable sailing conditions. The horizon line sits low, with distant landmasses appearing as soft gray-blue silhouettes suggesting coastal waters. The overall atmosphere feels fresh and slightly cool, like a marine breeze carrying salt and moisture, with the sense of purposeful forward motion and the quiet power of wind propulsion.
The yacht was developed for a very experienced owner and regatta sailor who had various offshore yachts before, and will take part in numerous offshore and grand prix regattas with this yacht. First of all it has to be good looking, a sexy boat! Fast, with good all-round performance. Seaworthy and easy to handle, also with a small crew. It has to be lightweight, but with a functional interior and very comfortable for normal cruising with the family. However heavy items can be taken out easily for racing. Other versions, like a raised saloon version, have been also developed for the Adriasail.