Antares completes her voyage to a new stewardship
A masterwork of Dutch maritime engineering finds her next chapter. The 40-metre Royal Huisman sailing yacht, celebrated for her expeditions across the South Pacific, has been entrusted to fresh custodianship through Fraser's enduring stewardship.
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There exists a particular grace in witnessing the continuity of ownership through a single broker’s hands. Georges Bourgoignie of Fraser Yachts first guided Antares through her previous sale in 2017, a transaction that marked the beginning of a remarkable chapter in the vessel’s journey. Now, nearly a decade later, he has stewarded both the buyer and seller through her latest transition, bringing full circle a narrative of trust, expertise and deep familiarity with this distinguished yacht.
Antares herself stands as testament to the vision of Royal Huisman, the celebrated Dutch shipyard whose mastery of sailing yacht construction has long defined a particular lineage of seagoing refinement. Built in 2005, she carries the hallmarks of that tradition: a 40-metre aluminium hull conceived for serious exploration, yet possessing the grace and sophistication demanded by discerning owners who understand that cruising grounds demand both performance and presence.
The vessel’s provenance speaks eloquently. Under her previous ownership, Antares undertook extensive expeditions throughout the South Pacific, the kind of voyaging that tests a yacht’s mettle whilst rewarding it with passage through some of the world’s most remote and magnificent waters. These are not tentative journeys but genuine explorations, the sort that forge an unbreakable bond between owner and vessel, transforming the ship into something more than a possession: a companion in discovery.
Refined for the next adventure
The decision to undergo a comprehensive refit in 2025 speaks to a commitment to preserving and enhancing what makes Antares exceptional. Such undertakings demand meticulous attention, the kind that only emerges when a yacht is truly valued for her capabilities and character. The refurbishment ensures she approaches her new ownership in full vigour, ready for whatever waters her new custodian wishes to explore.
In the landscape of significant yacht transactions, there is something particularly resonant about a sale that carries narrative weight. Antares moves to her new owner not as a mere commodity but as a vessel with history, personality and proven capacity for the adventures that call to those who understand the particular demands and rewards of serious sailing.
The completion of this transaction stands as recognition of Fraser Yachts’ role as custodian and guide within this rarefied world. That Bourgoignie has navigated both directions of this particular journey speaks to the trust placed in his judgment and the relationships built through genuine understanding of these remarkable vessels and their owners.
Imagery courtesy of Fraser Yachts (@fraseryachts).
