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There can be few yacht builders like PG Johansson, who can boast an unbroken career with the company he co-founded almost 50 years ago. In that time PG Johansson has witnessed every twist and turn of a colourful, exciting and technically pioneering industry accumulating a wealth of fascinating stories, some familiar, some still untold. In this blog PG will be recalling his experiences of the yachts he has built, the people he has met and some of the more unusual events on the journey to turning clients’ dreams into reality.
23 August 2019
BALTIC 142 CANOVA SAILING OFF JAKOBSTAD
Isn't she beautiful! Canova, one of the most significant launches of 2019 undergoing sea trials prior to delivery. Her powerful sailplan, DSS foil, eco-generating system and elegant styling are key features of this 142ft superyacht.
More24 June 2019
WinWin dominates class to take Palma SYC overall trophy
With a perfect score line of three wins out of three, Baltic 108 WinWin not only won her class for the fourth year in succession but was also awarded the overall regatta trophy at this year’s Palma Superyacht Cup, something she also achieved in...
More21 June 2019
WinWin opens her Palma SYC account with a bullet
WinWin continued her winning ways at the Superyacht Cup Palma on day one of the three race regatta. In the standard staggered start Nilaya was first away followed by Winwin and Open Season. Baltic 112 Nilaya A steady breeze for the first leg saw a...
More19 June 2019
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT BALTIC YACHTS AS ORDER BOOK GROWS
Baltic Yachts has appointed a new chief executive officer, Anders Kurten, who will join the company in September. He is currently Director, Products at Inha Works Ltd, a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Europe manufacturing Buster, Cross and Yamarin boats and is also chairman of...
More19 June 2019
Baltic 112 Liara leaves Finland on global adventure
Following successful trials and delivery to her owner, Baltic 112 Liara left Jakobstad last week to start a global adventure taking her to New Zealand and the America’s Cup in 2021 via the UK, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. In her cool blue livery, the...
More14 June 2019
BALTIC YACHTS WINS ORDER FOR 117FT ‘SMART’ CUSTOM CLASSIC
Baltic Yachts has been commissioned to build an advanced composite 117ft Custom Classic sloop from the board of renowned Dutch designers Dykstra Naval Architects. The yacht has distinctive pilot cutter-style features, including a straight stem, bowsprit, counter stern and deep bulwarks, but a very modern...
More10 June 2019
BALTIC BIG GUNS LINE UP FOR PALMA SUPERYACHT CUP 2019
Two of Baltic Yachts’ most successful regatta competitors, Baltic 108 WinWin and Baltic 112 Nilaya are preparing to take part in the The Superyacht Cup Palma, the Mediterranean’s longest running superyacht regatta. Competition in the popular three-race event starts on 20 June with the programme...
More21 May 2019
BALTIC YACHTS LAUNCH THREE NEW YACHTS IN TEN DAYS
For a custom builder it’s unprecedented to launch three large yachts in a period of just ten days, but Baltic Yachts achieved it following an intense two and half year build schedule at their Jakobstad yard in Finland. This is one of the company’s greatest...
More16 May 2019
BALTIC YACHTS’ OWNER LEADS TEAM CELEBRATION AS COMPANY LAUNCHES THREE NEW YACHTS IN TEN DAYS
After thousands of hours of intense work over more than two and a half years, the 250-strong Baltic Family came together in Jakobstad recently to celebrate the launch of three new yachts in just 10 days. At a special event, the owner of Baltic Yachts,...
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