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We are pleased to confirm that the awrd winning motor yacht Slipstream will be available on both the 25th and the 26th September for viewing, whilst at anchor in the Monaco Bay through CMN Shipyard.

We are very proud to announce that CMN Shipyard are currently building the third hull of our collaboration, the CMN LINE 60, and have contracted us to design three fresh and new decorative designs.

Working closely with CMN we have created a fleet of new profiles based on the tried and tested hull platform. From contemporary and high performance, to classical and even an expedition yacht - the five designs allow CMN to discuss any Client's requirements

To arrange viewings of the beautiful motor yacht Slipstream, please contact the CMN stand directly at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Delivered in 1986, the 103 foot Whirlwind was for her time, the largest Sloop sailing yacht to be built in the world!

Designed by Ron Holland and built by Royal Huisman, the team was assisted by a then unfamiliar designer to the industry, Andrew Winch. Whilst working for the late Jon Bannenburg, Andrew assisted the Owner's family with the interior decoration. Since Whirlwind's delivery in 1986, she has proceeded to explore the seas with her Owners, Noel and Sylvia Lister, and achieved two circumnavigations of the world's oceans before ending her cruising adventures.

Continuing the Whirlwind story Noel Lister's son, Paul Lister, and his business partner Otto De Jager, have bought a beautiful Hook designed Sloop, built at the award winning Dutch Shipyard, Holland Jachtbauw. In honour of the family's sailing legacy she has been renamed, Whirlwind!

With Whirlwind's first charter confirmed for July 2011, Andrew Winch Designs were given a total of only three and a half weeks to design and complete a refit fit for a luxurious charter Sailing Yacht. In that time, our experienced Interior Decoration team were able to design, produce and install a full decorative refit, whilst ensuring our signature of quality and detail embodied the design.

Andrew Winch Designs has ensured that the elegence, comfort and relaxed atmosphere synomyous to the history of her namesake has been retained throughout. From the custom carpets and soft furnishings, to the privately commissioned china, glassware and accessories, SY Whirlwind has undergone a sparkling transformation.

Joining both the original and new generation of Whirlwind Clients, Andrew attended the official launch party of the latest SY Whirlwind in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. We would like to wish Whirlwind and all who sail in her, a very happy maiden charter season and hope that she will continue to cruise the oceans and visit the unique national reserves enjoyed by her predecessor Whirlwind XIV.