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I start from the premise that no object created by man is as satisfying to his body and soul as a proper sailing yacht. Arthur Beiser 1978, The Proper Yacht THE BLUEWATER CATAMARAN Sleek in appearance, responsive to handle and fast to sail, Bluewater catamarans deliver the same exceptional construction and ocean cruising capabilities as their monohull sister yachts built at the Discovery Shipyard in Southampton, UK. The world famous Dixon Yacht Designs have collaborated with the Discovery design team to create this stunning yacht range. Offering a spacious home from home, with world-class cruising capabilities. Discovery's meticulous workmanship sets Bluewater Yachts apart, providing true luxury catamarans. Every Bluewater catamaran is built bespoke to an owners personal requirements ensuring lasting enjoyment in a yacht made just for you. Our experts sit down with you throughout the specification process, making sure that every wish is catered for and the yacht becomes a reflection of your unique style. Bluewater Yachts is a proud member of the Discovery Yachts Group. 6 Bluewater Catamarans
HISTORY Towards the end of the 1990 s John and Caroline Charnley began their search for the perfect, luxury short-handed cruising yacht to aid them with their passion for offshore sailing and plans to sail around the world. Having failed to find a solution to match their comfort and performance requirements, they commissioned renowned designer Ron Holland and the Discovery 55 was born. The company Discovery Yachts was formed to create these magnificent yachts. A decade later, John and Caroline had another dream of sailing across the Atlantic and up the Eastern Seaboard of the USA aboard a different kind of yacht a catamaran. The new yacht would have the same luxury as the monohulls they had created, in a spacious and stable package. Key to the new yacht was the ability to explore the Bahamas up close. They enlisted the talents of designer Bill Dixon and the Discovery 50 catamaran was announced to worldwide acclaim. Upon John and Caroline s retirement in 2017, a new company Discovery Yachts Group was formed bringing Discovery Yachts and Southerly Yachts under one roof, as well as creating a new brand - Bluewater Yachts for its luxury multihull product line. A new luxury catamaran, the Bluewater 50, was unveiled as a platform to underpin the new marque. The BW50 is a refinement of the Discovery 50 with many new features earning it the Best Multihull award during her World Premiere. 8 Bluewater Catamarans
This boat had the contruction quality and attention to detail to rise to the top of the fleet. Bill Springer, Cruising World DESIGN The new Bluewater 50 catamaran, an exciting design by highly-acclaimed Naval Architect Bill Dixon. The yacht embraces you as you step aboard with a central aft cockpit forming an ideal seating/entertaining area with direct access to the galley and saloon flanked by 2 sculpted sunbeds. An additional forward facing cockpit offers an alternate location for sundowners or, with its excellent visibility, just watching the world go by! Adjacent to this is the famous Discovery bow spa. The generous saloon has a sumptuous dining area abeam of a forward-facing navigation station. A fabulous galley area aft is equipped to a very high specification. The deep windows forward, flow into the expansive glass to the sides and cockpit, giving exceptional panoramic views to the outside. As standard, the grand owner s suite occupies the entire port hull with the starboard hull hosting fore and aft private suites for guests. The Bluewater 50 comes complete with an overlapping furling genoa, a furling self-tacking jib and in-mast reefing main (vertically battened). All lines lead aft to push-button winches making it delightfully easy to sail, and giving great performance. The raised helm is located within the cockpit creating a secure position while providing a great vantage point when manoeuvring. 10 Bluewater Catamarans
HANDLING This boat has been carefully planned and meticulously built for the type of weather and sea conditions likely to be encountered on an extended bluewater cruise. The result is a fast, safe and comfortable cruising platform for those who prefer to stay on the level as they sail over the horizon. Duncan Kent, SAIL magazine Bluewater Catamarans are renowned for their sleek appearance, excellent manoeuvrability, responsiveness and outstanding sailing performance at sea. A sculpted underbody slips through the waves with ease, while foam-filled tandem keels minimise leeway. The central nacelle, while offering cavernous storage within, also enhances structural integrity and rigidity reducing headstay sag resulting in higher pointing angles. The BW50 tacks through the wind with ease, unlike many multihulls, making sailing a pleasure whether on or off the breeze. 12 Bluewater Catamarans
QUALITY The renowned legacy of the Discovery Shipyard feeds through to the construction quality of the Bluewater catamaran. Using only the best materials available and meticulously built by our team of unparalleled craftsmen, our catamarans stand alone in multihull build quality. COMFORT The smooth motion of the well found hull form works in symphony with the luxurious standard leather interior, making sailing a pleasure both on deck and inside the spacious interior. All cockpit seating is moulded to the perfect 22 angle and ergonomic shape to offer the most comfortable experience whilst aboard. The solid foam cored construction, fine bow profiles and balanced weight distribution, produces a soft movement through even confused seas, making life aboard a joyful experience. 14 Bluewater Catamarans
OWNER CARE Providing a first-class service to our owners is at the heart of our company philosophy. From the initial and detailed specification of your yacht, we involve you throughout the build, encouraging you to visit our factory to see your yacht at various stages of construction and to become fully familiar with all onboard systems. Our management team, all of whom are experienced ocean sailors, will guide you through commissioning, sea trials and yacht familiarisation. Each Bluewater yacht is bespoke and built to the very highest quality and craftmanship to provide a thing of beauty and sound investment, with enduring value. Our dedicated Owner Care team will always be on hand to help wherever you are. Coupled with our network of Global Brand Ambassadors, mobile telecommunications, e-mail and good courier services have transformed the speed with, which we can provide support to you around the world. Onboard you will have a complete list of every key component on your yacht. If you do need a part, our back-up team will have one sent immediately by courier to reach you quickly, sometimes within hours. If a local boatyard is unable to assist you, we can fly one of our factory-based craftsmen directly to you. For technical assistance, logistical support or even route planning and weather information, the team at Discovery Yachts Group are always willing to go the extra mile to help make your time onboard easy and enjoyable. 16 Bluewater Catamarans
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Coming soon, a new flagship model for Bluewater Yachts that embodies all the best of the BW50 and more in a larger footprint. The new BW60 will redefine the ultimate blue water catamaran providing a luxurious and comfortable platform with exceptional style, handling and performance THE NEXT CHAPTER For all the latest news and updates visit discoveryyachtsgroup.com or request further information at sales@discoveryyaachtsgroup.com 22 Bluewater Catamarans