Valkyrie: A Bespoke 2007 Nautor Swan 78 Custom Sailing Yacht

Discover Valkyrie, a rare and custom-built 2007 Nautor Swan 78 sailing yacht, measuring 78.75 feet (23.99m) in length. Designed by acclaimed naval architect Bill Tripp and built by the world-renowned Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan, Valkyrie embodies Nordic elegance, superior performance, and the robustness required for ocean voyages. This bespoke vessel, distinct from the standard Swan 78 model introduced later, offers the comfort of a five-star floating residence with a spacious panoramic saloon and refined interior.

The 78.08ft Swan 78 sail yacht 'Valkyrie' was built by Nautor's Swan in Finland. The yacht's interior has been designed by Tripp Design. Accommodation Valkyrie's interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests overnight in 4 cabins, comprising a master suite, 2 double cabins, 1 twin cabin, 1 single cabin, 1 pullman bed. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Exterior Design Designed to feel at home racing in the North Atlantic or cruising the Med, this modern design furthers Tripp Design's evolution of increasingly high performance sailing yachts for cruising and racing. The lifting keel system affords the boat superb sailing qualities as the deep ballast package allows lightweight with high stability. The foil shape, unlike the typical cruiser racer, is deep and sleek - not compromised by draft restrictions - while still allowing access to harbors and shallow anchorages. The deck plan is of a low house, with a flush foredeck, and flush hatches. Amidships is a guest cockpit with flush dodgers, and a sailing cockpit aft. The yacht has a fully fitted out interior with four guest cabins, three with en-suite heads, a spacious salon and a well appointed galley; the crew area for two is practical, roomy and private. The hull form is a low displacement/length hull with a plumb bow and narrow waterlines, powered by a modern sail plan encompassing the latest improvements in sail handling such as retractable bowsprit, furling headsails, asymmetric spinnakers as well as Code Zeros. The hull construction uses advanced composites with prepreg carbon and Corecell core. The slim keel box is integrated into the interior design from the outset, forming the bulkhead of a major cabin, while tying the deck, hull, and mast step together as the main structural element. Construction & Dimensions Valkyrie features a keel carbon fibre hull and carbon fibre superstructure, with teak decks. Performance Powered by 1 200hp diesel engines sailing yacht Valkyrie is capable of a top speed of knots, and comfortably cruises at knots when powered by her engine. Her water tanks store around 1,200 litres of fresh water.

Specifications and Accommodation

Valkyrie comfortably accommodates 8 guests in 4 guest cabins, including a generous owner’s suite forward with a private bathroom and office desk. Three additional guest cabins (two with en-suites) and a separate crew cabin with independent access ensure privacy for all on board. The yacht features 4 bathrooms, air conditioning (6 units), and WiFi for modern convenience.

• Engine: Yanmar 220 HP (116 kW) for 8.5 knots cruising speed
• Construction: Carbon composite for strength and lightness
• Crew: 2 (captain and mate with diving certification)
• Classification: CE Commercial Yacht, French flag, Ex VAT