Berthon UK
(Lymington, Hampshire - UK)
Sue Grant
sue.grant@berthon.co.uk
0044 (0)1590 679 222
Berthon Scandinavia
(Henån, Sweden)
Magnus Kullberg
magnus.kullberg@berthonscandinavia.se
0046 304 694 000
Berthon Spain
(Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
Simon Turner
simon.turner@berthoninternational.com
0034 639 701 234
Berthon USA
(Rhode Island, USA)
Jennifer Stewart
jennifer.stewart@berthonusa.com
001 401 846 8404
April 20th, 2026
The Solaris 55 showcases an uncompromised approach to modern hull design, delivering exceptional performance for cruising. Drawing on Solaris’ extensive experience across its range and a constant drive for innovation, the deck layout is both clean and highly functional. True to Solaris tradition, the structure features three main composite bulkheads, laminated and resin-bonded to the hull and deck for strength and rigidity. And, of course, the Solaris 55 turns heads effortlessly, as drop dead gorgeous looks come as standard!
The latest addition to the world’s most popular deck saloon series. Offering 360° saloon visibility and spacious innards with up to 3 staterooms with ensuite heads and showers. Vast cockpit with double tables, wet bar, and fridge. Comes with dinghy garage and powered davit. Easy double headstay rig, powered sails, bow and stern thrusters, what’s not to like?
PHOTO CREDIT RICK TOMLINSON
2025 saw the historic revival of the iconic Admiral’s Cup after a 22-year hiatus, organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, based in Cowes and raced on the Solent and English Channel. Combining inshore races, a coastal race – the RORC Channel Race, and with the iconic Rolex Fastnet Race as the finale. 15 teams competed with the Yacht Club de Monaco claiming overall victory ahead of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, in a fiercely contested series. Masses of enthusiasm exists for the Admiral’s Cup 2027 with new builds already in the works.
PHOTO CREDIT │GB1 – AMERICA’S CUP CHALLENGER
2026 sees the America’s Cup preliminary programme which will build towards the 38th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup in Naples, Italy, in July 2027. The first Preliminary Regatta will take place 21–24 May 2026 in Cagliari, Sardinia, where five teams will race one-design AC40 foiling yachts as part of the “Road to Naples” 2027. The latest iteration of the America’s Cup focuses on technology and inclusivity, with grinders replaced by battery power and at least one member of the crew must be female.
https://www.americascup.com │ https://www.gb1.com
PHOTO CREDIT WORLD’S TOUGHEST ROW
A brilliantly bonkers adventure, the World’s Toughest Row sees brave crews tackle the mighty Atlantic in tiny rowing boats armed with little more than grit and good humour. Surrounded by wildlife and battling huge waves, solo rowers or teams of up to 5 spend 1–2 months rowing themselves across 3,000 miles of open ocean. Their voyage is full of challenge and camaraderie, and we can only imagine the joy of arriving in sunny English Harbour, Antigua and how incredible that first rum punch must taste!
Changes to this toughest of codes have seen a number of commercially endorsed vessels withdraw. Not so GREY WOLF II; with new stainless steel seacocks fitted at Berthon and a few minor tweaks, she remains fully in the club. The 4 wheel drive explorer to trump them all, GREY WOLF II is also for sale…
From 29th April to 2nd May, this is Berthon’s favourite show. An extraordinary showing of superyachts, both sail and power, for sale and available for viewing beneath clear Mediterranean spring skies. Probably the most comprehensive showing of the brokerage superyacht market, live in one place, on the planet. We’ll see you there.
We welcome Sophie Kemp back to Berthon UK after her Maternity Leave – with Berthon for 10 years we are delighted to have her back on the team. She takes the place of Harry Lightfoot on Sailing Yacht sales in the UK as he leaves us for pastures new.
Ben Hitchen is a new Berthon recruit who joins us to run Berthon Essentials.
Our wonderful Simon Turner from Berthon Spain is hanging up his yacht broking boots after more years than any of us care to remember.
Tim Carbury joins us from Moravia and Fraser to take over the helm of the Berthon Sales Group from Sue Grant.
PHOTO CREDIT SIMON BRUTY │EMIRATES GBR SAILGP TEAM
An annual, international championship with identical high-performance F50 foiling cats racing at extreme speed in short, spectator-friendly regattas around the planet. Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison started the events in ‘19, pitting national teams against each other across multiple Grand Prix events, with a points system driving season standings and a winner-takes-all Grand Final. In 2025, new T foils gave more stability and less drag at high speed, breaking the magical 100 kmph barrier (53.99 knots for proper sailors). With an expanded calendar and record audiences, Emirates Great Britain were crowned champions. 2026 sees an expanded fleet of 13 yachts, we can’t wait!
The Barcolana Solaris Adriatic Cup is a special endof-season event bringing Solaris owners from around the world together. For 2026 the Upper Adriatic is the venue, home to the Solaris Yachts shipyard. The event finishes in Porto Piccolo where natural beauty meets refined elegance and a wonderful atmosphere. It is the perfect setting to embody the spirit, style, and performance philosophy of Solaris.
