Hera

Sailing Yacht for Nicola Mondini

The design of this sailing yacht is defined by two volumes intersecting each other: the first volume is the overarching triangle covering the hull, meant to celebrate speed, the second is the hull itself, whose directional highlights radiate from its high stern to the flat bow. The thin rear overhang emphasize the lightness of the design, floating high over the waterline. The intersection of the two main volumes seamlessly creates the day light opening on the sides. The rudders are seamless extensions of the triangular volume, visually dropping in the water like the wings of an albatross.

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Hera Sailing Yacht Press Releases

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Unique Properties

The innovative deck is the biggest visual innovation: its volume celebrates wind and speed as it flows over the hull, from the bow to the steer. The narrow tip merges seamlessy into the bow of the yacht and it grows wider towards the steer, where it wraps around the hull creating its unique integrated rudders. The hull design has very contolled surfacing inspired by automotive design, where meticulously controlled highlights run along its sides. The intersection of these two volumes seamlessly creates the opening for the day-light and they integrate the support for the steering wheels.

Tags

Yacht, Sailing, Design, Boat, Race, mast, technology, America's cup,

Production Technology

Using new generation of hull design and lightweight, carbon composite construction, Hera is expected to surf exceeding 25 knots of speed downwind, The latest carbon construction technology provides for a reduced displacement and an increased rigidity.

Project Duration

The project is a personal visual concept privately realized between February and May 2019 in Shanghai and Munich by Nicola Mondini.

Operation Flow

The advanced sail handling system delivers easy control for reduced racing crew.

Research

This project was inspired by the J-class yachts designed in the 1920s and 30s to compete for the America’s cup. Although this concept does not follow the Nathanael Herreshoff’s Universal Rule of those single masted ships, Hera still wants to represent the same feeling and emotional expression of those vessels. The most advanced technologies, materials and production methods have been taken into consideration for this yacht, to best integrate future and tradition. The general design language is inspired by the automotive world, caractherized by tense and fast lines stretching across the whole length of the hull, to define the speed of the geometry in a minimal and yet sophisticated way. Hera is a concept sailboat where the top racing performance are married to spacious living space on deck and inside, aiming to offer the racing experience at the highest level of competition and the cruising enjoyment in the maximum comfort.

Inspiration

Hera is a concept sailing yacht inspired by J-Class vessels, the single-masted racing sailboats built in the 1930s to compete in the America’s Cup. This concept is a futuristic interpretation that celebrates these peak racers through innovative materials and innovative shapes.

Project Overview

Hera Sailing Yacht has been a Bronze winner in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Nicola Mondini.

Bronze Recognition

Nicola Mondini was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Hera Sailing Yacht.

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Hera: A Futuristic Interpretation of a Sailing Yacht Inspired by J-Class Vessels

Nicola Mondini Unveils Hera, a Concept Sailing Yacht Celebrating the Legacy of J-Class Vessels

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