Delivered in 2017 and built at the Nobiskrug Yard in Germany for the Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, who is believed to have paid £260m for the vessel as a replacement for Motor Yacht A.
At 142m in length, with ship masts 100m high, ‘Sailing Yacht A’ is the world’s biggest sailing yacht, with 8 decks and a 0.3m thick glass underwater observation room located in the keel.
vessel is an upgrade to the billionaire’s current ‘Motor Yacht A,’ that costs £190 million.
Specifications:
Build: estimated completion 2017
Length: 142.6m (468ft)
Height: 100.5m (330ft)
Weight: 12,700 tons
Construction: Steel with Carbon fibre and teak-finish decks
Top speed: 21 knots
Cruise speed: 16 knots
Guests: 20
Crew: 54
Cost: £260m
Sailing Yacht A offers accommodation for 20 guests with 54 crew.
Amenities include: Helicopter landing pad, Gym, Spa, Jacuzzi, Elevators, Underwater observation room, Tender garage and a Mini-submarine.