SHAYA

Judel/Vrolijk & Co's naval architecture for this 1996 Baltic Yachts creation establishes a rhythm of connection that flows naturally from cockpit to salon to deck spaces. Life aboard SHAYA unfolds in seamless transitions, where conversations begun over morning coffee in the cockpit continue as guests drift to the wide side decks or gather around the salon's central table. The 26.76-meter layout breathes with generous proportions—her 6.5-meter beam creating genuine social spaces rather than cramped thoroughfares. Eight guests find themselves naturally gravitating between the expansive cockpit, where sailing decisions become shared adventures, and the salon's welcoming atmosphere that draws everyone together as daylight fades. Roland Kasslin and Jan Wikar's exterior lines complement this social flow, creating protected gathering spots and open areas that shift with the mood and weather. The three-person crew moves discreetly through their routines, maintaining the yacht's rhythm while guests lose themselves in the particular pleasure of Baltic Yachts' sailing heritage—that sense of being aboard a yacht designed not just for passage-making, but for the conversations, shared meals, and quiet moments that make each charter memorable.