Sheer beauty

Signe is probably the most beautiful sailing yacht ever built in the USA and a true inspiration to many others! Her building by Renaissance Yachts took 5 years and resulted in an unrepeatable /"spirit of tradition/" masterpiece designed by Bruce King, an auteur of the yachting world, who believes in curating sheer beauty out on the water – Signe was perhaps his /"pièce de résistance/". She is flawless and harmonious under any angle with an extraordinary transom and a proud and sophisticated bowsprit. The 30ft saloon of Signe is where the magic realism of light truly sweeps you off your feet. Interior designer Joseph Artese is perhaps the only person who could meet King’s exceedingly high commitment. Artese noted that “extensive use of sky lighting as an artform is probably the most unique feature of this yacht” and indeed, there are no fewer than 60 ways to let the light in – ranging from skylights to hatches, ports, and prisms, an endless array of places for sunlight and ocean colours to stream. That blend of natural light on wood is never going to be anything, but visual poetry, and when it comes to wood, both designers seem to have an intimate understanding of carpentry, colour and craftsmanship. Hawaiian koa, olive wood, birdseye maple, varnished ash, solid teak – these are all names that invoke soft forest scents, wondrous warmth, and a commitment to beauty. Beauty aside, Signe wasn’t created to be an ornament at sea. She offers her owners a stunning performance when out on the water with an extremely powerful hydraulic rig, draft of 2.5m with the centerboard up and the ability to reach 1800 nautical miles thanks to the 450hp Detroit diesel engine. She is truly a pleasure for those with a sailor’s heart; there is no joy like working the Bermudan ketch. The proof is right there, the song of Signe is not one that will be forgotten – Eric Clapton named the song “Signe” after her in 1992. All in all, Signe represents a truly unique opportunity to acquire a part of American heritage.      Hablamos Español      Nous parlons Français      We speak English