KAIROS II

Naval architect Yavuz Osman Mete conceived KAIROS II with an exceptional 8.2-meter beam that transforms the typical proportions of a 38-meter sailing yacht. This generous width creates extraordinary stability under sail while opening interior volumes that rival much larger vessels, allowing the 2007 Aegean Yacht to accommodate eighteen guests with remarkable ease. Mete's dual role as both naval architect and exterior designer brings rare cohesion to every line and curve. His engineering expertise informs aesthetic decisions while his design sensibility elevates functional elements into sculptural forms. The result reads as a single, unified vision rather than the compromise between competing philosophies that often plagues yacht design. Under sail, that distinctive beam width reveals its true purpose. KAIROS II carries canvas with unusual composure, her hull form cutting through Mediterranean swells with the confidence of a much heavier displacement yacht. Six crew members orchestrate the sailing systems with precision, their expertise allowing guests to witness the pure performance Mete engineered into her hull. The proportional relationships Mete established between length, beam, and her 153 gross tons create interior spaces that feel both intimate and expansive. Natural light penetrates deep into the yacht through carefully positioned openings, while the wide beam provides exceptional lateral space for lounging and dining areas that never feel cramped despite the generous guest count. This is sailing as Mete envisioned it - where engineering excellence serves human comfort, and where the ocean becomes an extension of the living space rather than a barrier to cross.