Coming first overall both in the regatta and in her Elegantes class the 43m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht THIS IS US (ex Skylge) demonstrated her excellent performance at the 2012 St Bart’s Bucket which was held from 22nd – 25th March 2012. With 38 yachts racing, the charter yacht THIS IS US’ Captain Robin Winn reached extraordinary results thanks to the fantastic team effort, keeping out of trouble as well as keeping in clean air.
Holland Jachtbouw luxury charter yacht THIS IS US under sail
With the helmsmanship of her veteran guest skipper Patrick Wetter along with navigator & tactician Nick Lykiardopulo and a well-run and motivated crew the luxury yacht THIS IS US warmed up with a respectable 5th place in the race 1 Around the Island, where the conditions were a little damp and a tear to the spinnaker foot slowed progress but this was quickly repaired for the following races.
Holland Jachtbouw superyacht THIS IS US, still aiming for a class win, then exceeded expectations, picking up to pace to sweep to victory in the Not so wiggly race 2 and Wrong way round race 3, bringing home an overall 1st not just in class and a glittering array of silverware and crystal as well as a beautiful barometer.
This Is Us superyacht - view from above
The spectacular charter yacht THIS IS US (ex Skylge) will be competing again with her Owners at the Superyacht Cup in Palma in June but charter can be booked in and around this for those wishing to enjoy her cruising onboard.
THIS IS US was launched in 2005 and refitted 2011 with her carbon spars, sophisticated rigging and modern underwater shape she has been designed and built with cruising performance in mind.
Luxurious interior aboard the superyacht This Is Us (ex Skylge)
Designed by André Hoek, the THIS IS US yacht has slim low-freeboard lines, long overhangs and a modest pilothouse. Her sail plan follows the trend for high-aspect mainsails and roached foresails, while a lifting keel offers access to shallow waters without compromising performance.
THIS IS IS has also been optimized for family sailing and was built to the MCA commercial code to enable her to charter. She has an ideal layout for charter, with an owners’ stateroom, VIP suite, two guest cabins and generous amounts of deck space.
43m sailing yacht This Is Us Cabin
