TEMPEST

Sparkman & Stephens shaped TEMPEST's expansive sun deck as a floating terrace where classic sailing tradition meets pure leisure, transforming Palmer Johnson's 1974 hull into something approaching a nautical country club. The 24-meter yacht's beam stretches to over five meters, creating unusual space for a vessel of this vintage—space the legendary naval architects channeled into generous outdoor entertaining areas that flow naturally around the cockpit and forward sections. Here, six guests discover that serious sailing and serious relaxation need not compete for attention, as TEMPEST's two-person crew handles the technical demands while passengers settle into cushioned seating that captures both morning sun and afternoon breezes. The deck's thoughtful proportions reflect Sparkman & Stephens' understanding that the finest sailing yachts serve as platforms for connection—to wind and water certainly, but equally to the companions who share the experience of moving under sail power alone across open water.