62m Simena Superyacht Revealed
Under Sail For The First Time
ARES Yacht has released the first official sailing photography of its 62-meter flagship ketch, SIMENA, captured off Saint-Tropez during her first Mediterranean season.
Making 8.5 to 9.5 knots in 13 to 16 knots of wind at the time of shooting, the images show SIMENA heeling at speed, canvas full and hull cutting cleanly through the water, a striking contrast to the elegance she projects at anchor.
SIMENA has spent her first season actively cruising across the Mediterranean, calling at Monaco, Genoa, Palma de Mallorca, Saint-Tropez, and Imperia. The superyacht has logged approximately 3,250 nautical miles so far in 2026, including a non-stop 1,200-nautical-mile delivery passage from Fethiye to Monaco, an offshore crossing of some 400 nautical miles between the Strait of Messina and Cap Corse, and an open-water leg of roughly 380 nautical miles between Kythira and the Messina Strait.
SIMENA is currently cruising in the South of France. Her provisional summer program includes the French Riviera, a possible stop in Portofino and northern Sardinia during the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup (September 6-12), before her planned arrival in Monaco ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show (23-26 September), where she is expected to be one of the largest sailing superyachts on display.
With exterior design and naval architecture by Istanbul-based Taka Yacht Design and interiors by Design Unlimited, SIMENA ranks among the 25 longest-sailing superyachts worldwide.
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First official sailing images capture SIMENA performing a full sail off Saint-Tropez, making 8.5 to 9.5 knots in 13 to 16 knots of wind.
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The 62m ketch has logged approximately 3,250 nautical miles across the Mediterranean during her first season.
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Summer routing is expected to include Portofino and northern Sardinia ahead of SIMENA’s return to Monaco for the Monaco Yacht Show.
SIMENA’s ketch rig features a 59-meter mainmast and a 48-meter mizzenmast, carrying a 470-square-meter mainsail, a 249-square-meter mizzen, a 596-square-meter genoa and a 356-square-meter staysail, all supplied by Doyle Sails. Under sail, SIMENA recorded a maximum speed of 16 knots in 20 knots of wind at a 100-degree wind angle, as proven during her sea trials.
SIMENA’s hybrid propulsion system enables quiet generator-powered electric cruising at approximately 8 knots with a calculated range of around 6,000 nautical miles. In comparison, her MAN diesel engine provides a maximum speed of 14 knots and an operational range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots.
SIMENA’s environmental credentials have been independently verified: she holds a 4-star ‘superior’ SEA Index rating, a certification developed by the Yacht Club de Monaco and UBS Group, verified by Lloyd’s Register. She has also received two nominations at the La Belle Classe Superyachts Explorer Awards.
SIMENA combines the classical character of a clipper bow, teak decks, and varnished sipo mahogany with contemporary proportions and refined interior materials, including marble in the guest bathrooms. Accommodation is provided for up to 12 guests in six cabins, including a full-beam Owner’s Suite positioned forward. Her exterior spaces include a cockpit with dining for up to 14 guests, a six-square-meter fold-out swim platform, and a discreet sunken flybridge.
Simena is currently offered for sale exclusively through Northrop & Johnson.
The Design Vision Behind SIMENA
The 62m Simena superyacht represents a deliberate synthesis of classical sailing tradition and contemporary yacht design philosophy. Istanbul-based Taka Yacht Design approached the exterior and naval architecture with a clear mandate: to build a vessel that performs at the highest competitive level while projecting the timeless visual authority of the great sailing ships that preceded her. The clipper bow is not merely decorative; it references a lineage of ocean-going vessels engineered for sustained deep-water passages, and it positions SIMENA as a yacht conceived for genuine exploration rather than harbor display.
Interior design, entrusted to the London studio Design Unlimited, follows a similarly considered approach. The use of varnished sipo mahogany across key surfaces introduces warmth and depth without sacrificing the sense of lightness that a sailing yacht interior demands. Marble in the guest bathrooms elevates the standard of finish to that expected of the finest private residences, while the full-beam Owner’s Suite positioned forward provides both privacy and a direct connection to the motion of the sea. Every spatial decision aboard SIMENA reflects an understanding that the guests who charter or own vessels of this caliber require interiors that function as retreats of genuine luxury, not simply well-appointed cabins. The result is a cohesive design language that reads equally well at anchor in a crowded port and underway in open water.
SIMENA's Place in the Superyacht Market
Ranking among the 25 longest sailing superyachts in the world, the 62m Simena superyacht occupies a rare position in a segment of the market defined by extreme scarcity. Sailing superyachts of this length and technical specification are built in very limited numbers each year, and the combination of a hybrid propulsion system, a verified environmental rating, and a 470-square-meter mainsail places SIMENA in competition with only a handful of comparable vessels globally.
Her current availability through Northrop and Johnson, one of the most established brokerage houses in the industry, signals that SIMENA is being positioned for a buyer who values both performance credentials and proven blue-water capability. The 3,250 nautical miles logged during her first Mediterranean season, including a non-stop 1,200-nautical-mile delivery passage, provide prospective buyers with documented evidence of offshore readiness rather than theoretical specifications alone.
The timing of her expected appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, one of the most commercially significant events in the superyacht calendar, underscores the confidence of both the builder and the brokerage in her market appeal. For collectors and experienced sailors seeking a vessel that combines environmental accountability with genuine sailing performance at scale, SIMENA presents a compelling and well-documented proposition at a moment when demand for responsibly built flagship yachts continues to strengthen.
Environmental Credentials and Sustainable Sailing
The 4-star ‘superior’ SEA Index rating held by the 62m Simena superyacht is among the most rigorous independent environmental certifications available to private vessels. Developed collaboratively by the Yacht Club de Monaco and UBS Group and independently verified by Lloyd’s Register, the SEA Index evaluates a yacht across a comprehensive range of criteria including energy efficiency, emissions management, waste treatment, and the environmental impact of materials used in construction. Achieving a 4-star superior classification places SIMENA in a small and distinguished group of vessels that have demonstrated measurable commitment to responsible operation.
Her hybrid propulsion architecture is central to this achievement. The ability to cruise at approximately 8 knots on quiet generator-powered electric drive, with a calculated range of around 6,000 nautical miles, allows extended passages with a significantly reduced acoustic and emissions footprint compared to conventional diesel-only superyachts of equivalent size. Under sail, of course, the environmental impact is reduced further still, and SIMENA’s documented performance at sea, reaching 16 knots in 20 knots of wind, demonstrates that choosing sail over engine is not a compromise in speed or range.
The two nominations at the La Belle Classe Superyachts Explorer Awards add independent recognition from a program specifically designed to honor vessels that advance the standard of environmentally responsible superyacht design and operation.
