Classic Articles
Once a regal name among yachts, the 65-metre classic Lady Esther has triumphantly returned to the waves. After a comprehensive three-year refurbishment at the hands of the renowned Damen Maaskant, she took her maiden voyage last year from the Dutch yard’s Stellendam site and is currently making waves along the eastern coast of Spain.
The significant refit not only repaired time’s wear and tear but enhanced Lady Esther’s stature considerably. Following the extensive works, she now enjoys a 10-metre extension, a rejuvenated interior layout, and the addition of two glass-walled decks and a luxurious new Jacuzzi. A glimpse at the refreshed Lady Esther reveals a remarkable transformation, as her previously faded grandeur is replaced with a robust masculinity typical of explorer yachts. The award-winning Dutch design studio, Vripack, applied their Midas touch to the redesign, both externally and internally, although the details of their craft are as of yet undisclosed.
As the maritime world prepares to tilt its compass towards the sunny exotic reaches of Antigua in 2026, anticipation abounds for the Classic Yacht Regatta. This much-awaited event, renowned worldwide, calls every sailing enthusiast to its shores for an unmatched experience of camaraderie, competition, and charm.
The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta is an annual much-loved gathering that celebrates the beauty and elegance of classic yachts. An event that consistently showcases a spectacle of sleek hulls and billowing sails against the dreamy backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. For sailing purists and enthusiasts, the shipshape structures and elegant riggings of these classic yachts never fail to captivate.