Many years after the late Wolter Huisman made this statement, it is still as valid now as it was then. Royal Huisman has the confidence to build any yacht – from classic to contemporary to cutting edge, from motor yacht to Bermudan rig to full-rigged schooner.
Being entrusted by an owner to turn his or her dream into reality is a moment of great pride for Royal Huisman and its employees.
The shipyard-team is very aware that they have been asked to create something truly special, that the yacht is a matter of the heart and not just an object of utility.
The launch of a Royal Huisman custom yacht is always a moment of great pride, it is the beginning of a wonderful adventure for the owner, family, friends and crew. For the shipyard-team the same moment is however bittersweet, having to say farewell to a yacht which creation has been part of their daily lives, but at the same time knowing that the yacht is leaving to conquer the oceans.
The Royal Huisman team is never complacent about such success – they never forget that it only lasts until the next boat. Acknowledgements by independent expert juries help to provide an objective measure of achievement.
Space does not permit a full list of prestigious awards Royal Huisman has received over the years. Among the many other yachts who have been awarded are Anakena, Antares, Borkumriff III, Borkumriff IV, Hyperion, Juliet and Surama.
When the late Wolter Huisman was asked if the shipyard could build a certain type of yacht, his answer was immediate and very clear: „If you can dream it, we can build it“. Sometimes however, even dreams need a little inspiration.
