NAOS

Ron Holland's design for NAOS emerged from CCYD's shipyard in 1992, capturing the era when sailing yacht architecture balanced performance ambitions with genuine livability. At 32.28 meters, she represents that distinctive period when naval architects pursued speed through hull refinement rather than sheer scale, creating vessels that could genuinely sail while offering proper comfort for extended passages. Winch Design's interior work provides accommodation for six guests supported by a crew of four, with the 6.95-meter beam allowing generous volume throughout her 111-ton displacement. Holland's exterior lines reflect the early 1990s pursuit of racing-inspired forms adapted for cruising, where function drove aesthetics rather than the reverse. Her proportions speak to an age when sailing yachts prioritized wind over engines, evident in her design's commitment to canvas over mechanical propulsion for primary movement across open water.