Royal Huisman proudly announces that its remarkable 59.7m / 196ft high-performance sloop Sarissa has received three top awards at the International Superyacht Society (ISS) Awards Gala held in Fort Lauderdale. The winners were selected, handed out and bestowed by respected peers within the superyacht sector and therefore the team considers it a great honor to receive this recognition.
PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR SARISSA
Royal Huisman’s Sarissa wins “Yacht of the Year,” “Best Interior Sail,” and “Best in Sail 40m+”...
PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR SARISSA
30 October 2024Royal Huisman’s Sarissa wins “Yacht of the Year,” “Best Interior Sail,” and “Best in Sail 40m+”...
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…at the International Superyacht Society Awards.
Sarissa is celebrated for its advanced technology, exceptional naval architecture, exterior, interior design, and unparalleled craftsmanship, reflecting Royal Huisman’s dedication to innovation and excellence. Built with advanced lightweight Alustar® aluminum and carbon composites, Sarissa reduces fuel consumption while enhancing speed and maneuverability. The forward-facing retractable propulsion system further boosts performance, redundancy and comfort, aligning with industry trends toward sustainability. Engineered and build by Royal Huisman in collaboration with Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, interior designer Liaigre, and owners’ representative Gregory Monks, Sarissa combines sleek elegance with outstanding functionality, meeting the owner’s vision of an environmentally conscious yet high-performance superyacht. The judges:
“Sarissa embodies
the finest
craftsmanship
of Royal Huisman,
seamlessly
blending
innovative design,
engineering,
luxury, and
performance”
Congratulations to the owners of Sarissa and gratitude on the part of her design and build team. Jan Timmerman, CEO of Royal Huisman adds: “On behalf of our team I would like to say that we are very happy and honored with these awards. At the same time and although we have received more than a fair share of such recognition, we are not planning to lean back following this success: we will never forget that a shipyard is only as good as its next boat.”
SARISSA
This high-performance sloop with retractable propulsion represents the next chapter in the owners’ love of sailing and passion for family adventures and exploration. Their first 43m / 140ft Sarissa opened their eyes to what else was possible. In 2012 the owners started dreaming about today’s Sarissa (Royal Huisman, 2023), which has become 17 metre / 55 feet longer. The challenge was to envision a yacht that was a step up from one they already loved. The owners spent many years developing her, and it is not by accident that the shipyard and designers achieved spectacular results. Learn more: yachts > delivered yachts [link].
AWARDS
It is not easy to be objective about the quality of your own work. Organizations such as the International Superyacht Society Awards and their expert, independent juries help to provide an unbiased measure of achievement. An overview of awards for Royal Huisman in recent years can be found at this website: yachts > awards [link].