A boat inspired by Mother Nature
Ice Kite is a 64 m long superyacht designed by Red Yacht Design in collaboration with Dykstra Naval Architects for a German contractor.
The latter wanted a boat with a strong emphasis on glass, so a huge canopy - like a large windscreen - runs from the main deck to the flybridge, offering a 180° view from the saloon at the front of the boat. Another characteristic is the vastness of the outdoor living spaces - 425 m2 - considerable compared to a boat of the same size.
"The owner wanted a boat whose design is inspired by Mother Nature, a yacht that gives the impression of belonging to the marine environment, mingling with marine animals", explains the designer.
A huge outdoor space
The main deck is almost open to the outside. Starting with the huge helipad on the front beach and continuing with the large beach club at the back, offering a waterfall pool and bar, as well as several levels of bathing platform.
At the bow - also open on the sides and protected by the flybridge structure - the dining room can accommodate 12 people. The large flybridge, protected by a roof, once again offers several living areas: huge sunbathing area at the stern with jacuzzi, dining room, bar and barbecue at the bow.
An intimate interior
Inside, the forward saloon, well protected by the huge glass superstructure, is called "Salon Kite". Because it will allow you to enjoy the view of the wing - the means of propulsion chosen by the owner - pulling the boat.
Below deck, there are four guest cabins that can accommodate up to 10 people, as well as an incredible spa area, located in the heart of the deck and connected directly to the owner's cabin, but also open to guests through another access. The owner can thus decide to enjoy it alone or with his guests.
The generous transverse owner's cabin will have separate access from the main deck, with separate bathrooms and two dressing areas, as well as an office and saloon.
Finally, the crew will have separate access from the main deck to their quarters without disturbing the privacy of the owner.
A "green" propulsion
For the propulsion, the latter has chosen to make maximum use of green technologies, by coupling the diesel engines with a kite wing. The aluminium and carbon hull has also been developed in the manner of a sailboat, with fine water inlets and a small wetted hull surface area. Finally, a daggerboard will optimize the kite propulsion system, especially upwind.
