The exterior is minimalist and purposeful; seeking to maximise reliability & to enhance elegance and aerodynamic efficiency through clean, uncluttered lines. The yacht is primarily driven by a vast carbon sloop rig of 71m/233ft and the latest North Sails square-top mainsail. As an owner who likes to helm, he insisted on steering that was light, yet firm and responsive. The wheel had to give him the true feel of the boat under sail. Finally, the yacht, however edgy in presentation, should still offer luxurious amenity, optimising hull volume to accommodate owner, family and guests in style and comfort. Dubois drew the hull with a striking reverse sheer from the bow to the centre of the deckhouse. He balanced that with a gentle concave sheer going aft and reversing once more over the beach deck. He radiused the plumb bow, top and bottom and drafted a challenging, full-glass deckhouse incorporating extreme curves. He also designed an extended Rondal boom of some 24m /79ft. The transformation was complete. The owner had his ‘sleek and edgy’ weapon

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