Boat Type: Farr 85
Year: 1996 original, 2016 modernization
About: From MegaYacht News Article, “As for Sapphire Knight, she was previously known as Drake Passage. Mistral Composites in La Ciotat, France built her in 1998, to a Bruce Farr design. She’s primary carbon fiber and Kevlar, common materials for fast racing yachts. The refit will see Sapphire Knight stretched to 85 feet (26 meters). Understandably, her mast, boom, and keel are all being reconfigured. She’ll still be able to race when the owner so wishes, though cruising with family and friends is also a priority. Sapphire Knight will further be available for charter.”
Sails: Fiberpath most with Liteskin, and Spinnakers