The new WOY26 is a modern daysailer built using high-tech timber for easy sail handling.Photo: Nico KraussOne of the stand-out new yachts of recent years is the Thomas Tison-designed 48ft Elida, which combines high-tech timber construction with innovative laminates and local carbon reinforcement to create a very fast yet timeless racer\/cruiser.
\nThis smaller vessel is designed for Elida\u2019s builder, Jan Br\u00fcgge Bootsbau on Germany\u2019s Baltic coast, to continue in a similar ethos. It\u2019s an exquisite open daysailer designed by Martin Menzner of Berckemeyer Yacht Design.
\nPhoto: Eva Biederbeck
\nThe result is a radically modern design, including a flat hull with wide, open transom, a negative stem, twin rudders and a lifting keel with a T-bulb. For ease of handling, the carbon rig has swept spreaders but no backstay and a self-tacking jib.
\n\u201cWith the WOY 26, our idea of a modern wooden sailing yacht has come to life,\u201d says the yard\u2019s founder Jan Br\u00fcgge, with\u2026\u201csustainable design, modern lines for maximum performance and easy sail handling.\u201d
\nAs with Elida, the idea was that the boat would push technical boundaries, as well as showcasing the abilities of its builders. The precise choice of materials, using quality domestic hardwoods rather than tropical species, plus the vacuum glueing techniques employed, were developed as a research project in collaboration with the University for Sustainable Development. The hope is these will set new standards for the serial production of modern wooden yachts.
\nPhoto: Eva Biederbeck
\nThe first example of the WOY26 was launched in October 2024 and boat number two is already in build. Price is expected to be \u2018between a new Dragon and a ClubSwan 28 \u2013 or slightly under \u20ac200,000.\u2019
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst look: Tison 48 Elida \u2013 wooden stunner<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe stunning Tison 48 design combines engineered timber construction with high-tech materials including strategic use of carbon. Designer Thomas Tison,\u2026<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModern daysailers 1. Saffier Se 33 UD Saffier Yachts now has eight designs between 21ft and 37ft. The investment and\u2026<\/p>\n
WOY26 Specifications:
\nLOA: 8.0m 26ft 3in
\nLWL: 7.13m 23ft 5in
\nBeam: 2.42m 7ft 11in
\nDraught: 1.1-1.9m 3ft 7in-6ft 3in
\nDisplacement: 1,112kg 2,450lb
\nPrice: Circa \u20ac200,000
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The new WOY26 is a modern daysailer built using high-tech timber for easy sail handling.Photo: Nico KraussOne of the stand-out new yachts of recent years is the Thomas Tison-designed 48ft Elida, which combines high-tech timber construction with innovative laminates and … <\/p>\n