{"id":9044,"date":"2025-11-06T09:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/?p=9044"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:13:03","slug":"yamakay-iconic-39m-modern-schooner-built-the-legendary-vendredi-13-hull","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/yamakay-iconic-39m-modern-schooner-built-the-legendary-vendredi-13-hull\/","title":{"rendered":"YAMAKAY \u2013 The Iconic 39m Modern Schooner Built on the Legendary Vendredi 13 Hull (Auction \u2013 November 18, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Storied Past \u2013 From Vendredi 13 to YAMAKAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 39-metre CMN modern schooner <strong>YAMAKAY<\/strong> is not just a yacht; she is a piece of sailing history. Launched in <strong>1994<\/strong>, she was constructed on the hull of the famed racing yacht <strong><em>Vendredi 13<\/em>,<\/strong> a vessel that made waves in the maxi yacht racing circuit and became a legend among sailors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vendredi 13<\/em> was celebrated for her speed, innovative design, and record-breaking performances. By preserving her hull and transforming it into a modern schooner, CMN and her designers created a yacht that combines the <strong>heritage of a racing legend<\/strong> with <strong>modern luxury and ocean-going performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, <em>YAMAKAY<\/em> has sailed across oceans, capturing the hearts of sailors and yacht enthusiasts alike. Today, she represents a rare opportunity to own a vessel with <strong>exceptional pedigree and timeless elegance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Characteristics and Specifications of YAMAKAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"9048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/yamakay-saloon-i.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9048\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"9049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/yamakay-saloon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9049\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"9047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/yamakay-out.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9047\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>YAMAKAY<\/em> is a remarkable blend of <strong>classic design and modern technology<\/strong>. Her features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design &amp; Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Builder:<\/strong> CMN (Chantiers de la M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year Built:<\/strong> 1994<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 39 metres (128 ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rig:<\/strong> Schooner rig optimized for performance and elegance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interior &amp; Amenities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spacious decks and cabins designed for comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern interior layout with a blend of classic elegance and contemporary finishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully equipped for long-range ocean passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New contemporary design by Couedel Hugon, who has created a strong, understated, and pure identity using carbon fiber, aluminum, leather, and matte wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Performance &amp; Sailing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designed for both speed and stability on open waters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven ocean-going performance inherited from the legendary racing hull<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balanced handling under sail, suitable for experienced sailors and chartering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/the-10-biggest-catamarans-for-charter-worldwide\/\"><strong>Read also: The 10 Biggest Catamarans For Charter Worldwide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: FAQ WLY BUYING A YACHT -->\n<div id=\"om-eu2hfykwsp9redy965bg-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,93235,'eu2hfykwsp9redy965bg');<\/script>\n<!-- \/ OptinMonster -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yamakay Upcoming Auction \u2013 November 18, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/yamakay.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/yamakay.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/yamakay-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The opportunity to acquire this iconic schooner will arise on <strong>November 18, 2025<\/strong>, when <em>YAMAKAY<\/em> will be offered at auction in collaboration with <strong>G3 Auctions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Windward Yachts is available to <strong>represent prospective buyers<\/strong>, ensuring full support during the auction process, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scheduling <strong>private viewings<\/strong> prior to the auction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing <strong>technical and historical information<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handling <strong>bidding representation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This auction represents a <strong>rare chance to own a yacht of true heritage<\/strong>, combining the racing pedigree of <em>Vendredi 13<\/em> with the elegance and comfort of a modern schooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/winter-the-high-seas-the-ultimate-guide-to-luxury-sailing-superyacht-charters\/\"><strong>Read also: The Ultimate List: Luxury Yachts Available for 2025\/ 2026 Winter Charter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:brokerage@windward-islands.net\" style=\"background-color:#7a2e4a\"><strong>REQUEST MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUCTION<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Storied Past \u2013 From Vendredi 13 to YAMAKAY The 39-metre CMN modern schooner YAMAKAY is not just a yacht; she is a piece of sailing history. 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