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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.
25 April 2017
Taking the helm of Pink Gin VI
The skipper of Pink Gin VI has moved quickly through the ranks of superyachting and his dedication and interpersonal skills have identified him as a man with a bright future. For Spaniard Oscar Vallejo his appointment as skipper of the world’s biggest carbon fibre...
More24 April 2017
Baltic 175 Pink Gin VI takes to the road
The Baltic 175 Pink Gin VI, the world’s largest carbon fibre sloop, embarked on an unusual maiden voyage recently – by road. She was safely transported over a distance of 21km by a specialist low-loader from Baltic Yachts’ inland manufacturing site at Bosund to...
More6 April 2017
Baltic Yachts Symposium – The Next Generation of Superyachts
Held from 27-29 June 2017 in Jakobstad, Finland, the symposium looks at what the future holds for superyacht design and technology. We are inviting owners, designers, forward thinkers and other leading figures from the yachting industry to an interactive session to generate ideas and concepts...
More16 March 2017
Introducing the Baltic Pink Gin Cocktail, made with Napue Rye Gin – A unique cocktail to celebrate the launch of Baltic 175 Pink Gin VI
The world’s biggest carbon fibre sloop is so special we named a cocktail after her. The Baltic Pink Gin Cocktail has been introduced to celebrate the launch of this extraordinary yacht, to reflect the spirit of the country in which she was built and...
More27 February 2017
Full order book for Baltic Yachts as new projects highlight appeal of carbon
Orders for three new carbon composite performance sailing yachts measuring between 85ft and 142ft have filled the order book at Baltic Yachts as the company prepares to launch Pink Gin VI, the biggest carbon composite sloop in the world. Baltic Yachts CEO Henry Hawkins said...
More14 February 2017
Double award-winning Baltic 130 My Song recognised for innovation and style
The Baltic 130 My Song has triumphed as a double winner in the ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 after being judged the Most Innovative Sailing Yacht and winning the Best Exterior Design and Styling award at a gala ceremony in Kitzbuhel, Austria. With concept, design and...
More9 January 2017
Mikael Strengell
The Baltic design principle is based on functionality, flexibility and freedom. "This means we can offer our customers total freedom of choice. We aim to make a technically ambitious yacht easy to use." Strengell's job is to see that the boat comes together technically...
More10 October 2016
Baltic 130 My Song calls the tune in multi-role, innovative superyachting
Baltic Yachts combines with Reichel/Pugh, Nauta Design and MCM project management to produce one of the most remarkable state of the art, all carbon superyachts ever launched. My Song is not only the latest high performance, genuine multi-role super sailing yacht to be launched by...
More30 September 2016
BALTIC YACHTS & SILVER ARROWS MARINE ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD THE ARROW460-GRANTURISMO STYLED BY MERCEDES-BENZ
Silver Arrows Marine and Baltic Yachts are delighted to confirm their partnership for the series production of the new ARROW460-Granturismo Edition1. Baltic Yachts will shortly start production of the ARROW460-Granturismo Edition1, designed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Style. The agreement lays the foundation for a new...
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