X-YACHTING 2011
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NEW Xp 44 & 38 unveiled • Flagship X-65 • Xcruising: Xc 38 & Xc 50 launched Global racing presence • Complete X-Yachts range 2011 X-YACHTING 2011 Edition x-yachts.com

Xcruising Dedicated long distance cruising yachts with enjoyable handling under sail. New 2010 Xc 38 Xc 45 X–34 Gold Cup Edition 2011 New 2010 Xc 50 Xperformance X–50 Xc 42 Sleek, comfortable yachts combining world-class performance and cruising amenities. New 2011 Xp 38 Xp 44 Gold Cup Edition 2011 X–55 Xracing X–65 New 2011 Gold Cup Edition 2011 Thrilling racing in ISAF recognised One Design Classes, with annual European and World Championships. X–35 X–41 3 lines of pure sailing pleasure x-yachts.com

Contents 2011 edition 02 04 10 Welcome 14 2010 Highlights The story so far… Xperformance Introducing… the Xperformance line NEW Xp 44 unveiled NEW Xp 38: coming soon Behind the design – all-new Xp models X-34 X-50 – Gold Cup Edition X-55 – Gold Cup Edition Flagship style: X-65 Koh Samui Regatta tales Xracing 52 54 56 58 66 70 74 Credit: Nico Martinez 14 16 22 28 34 36 38 40 46 52 Winning one-designs X-35 X-41 Scarlino special: X-35 worlds and X-41 Euros Championships: X-41 worlds and X-35 Euros 78 Copa del Rey 2010 Learning curve: X-35 training tool Xcruising 78 80 86 88 90 97 Award-winning...

S ince 2006, a large proportion of our activity has been involved in making really comfortable and superior dedicated cruising yachts. Over the years many of our loyal customers, who have sailed X-Yachts for decades, have requested us to develop and offer a type of yacht suitable for longer distance cruising, whilst maintaining the magical feel of a strong and safe performance yacht. We now believe that we have a range of seriously impressive yachts to appeal to these clients: the Xc 45, launched in 2008, won the title of European Yacht of the year amongst Luxury Cruisers. This year the Xc...

Credit: Studio Borlenghi The Steiner/X-Yachts Gold Cup 2010, held on the spectacular waters of Scarlino, Italy. 4 X-YACHTING 2011 2010

Highlights We take a look back at some best moments from X-Yachts 2010… X-YACHTING 2011 5

Credit Kris De Becker The Xp 44 is unveiled in August 2010 to great excitement at X-Yachts’ annual ‘Open House’. Close competition and memorable evening events at the X-Cups - here the Benelux Cup 2010 party gets underway! Credit: Studio Borlenghi The first ever Over 50-foot Invitational event takes place at the Steiner/X-Yachts Gold Cup. 6 X-YACHTING 2011 The largest boat in the Xcruising family, the Xc 50, is launched.

Credit: Studio Borlenghi The latest launch from X-Yachts, the Xc 38, is nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2010/11. A highly competitive X-35 worlds attracts some big names from the America’s Cup – Lelagain take the trophy. X-YACHTING 2011 7

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The story Credit: Studio Borlenghi Owning an X-Yacht is a very special experience, with the team committed to ensuring every detail, of every boat, is designed for pure sailing pleasure. 10 X-YACHTING 2011 -Yachts was founded 30 years ago by three passionate Danish sailors who had a simple aim: to design and build high quality racing yachts and performance cruisers that sailed better and faster than anything else on the water. Their talents were soon rewarded, and X-Yachts models won nine official ORC World Championship titles as well as topping the podium at the Admiral’s Cup and...

so far Right: X-Yachts founding owners: Birgir Hansen, Lars Jeppesen and Niels Jeppesen. cruiser-racers. As a company that is constantly striving to improve, X-Yachts is also offering a special ‘Gold Cup Edition’ for three original marques in the Xperformance range this year. Meanwhile, 2010 saw the Xcruising collection doubled with the launch of the Xc38 and Xc 50. Designed for owners who require all the style and workmanship expected of the Danish yard but with the focus strictly on comfort, the Xcruising range has been a huge success since its launch in 2008. X-Yachts remain the only...

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The X-Yachts head offices, factory and boat yard in Haderslev, Denmark. The next chapter in X-Yachts history will soon be written with the new Xp 44 cruiser-racer. A pleasure to sail So, what makes an X-Yacht sail so well? The key points are strength, stiffness and attention to detail, delivering yachts with high stability that can carry more sail area. • Hull: Immensely stiff and strong - X-Yachts are built to sail under high loads for offshore reliability, with exceptional ability to withstand impact from accidental grounding. • Keel: Cast iron fin and lead bulb give a low centre of...

Credit: Studio Borlenghi No 14 X-YACHTING 2011

Xperformance features: • Proven race boat hull design and construction for optimum strength to weight ratio • New Xp designs VPP optimised for performance across all wind ranges • High stability and large sail plan, offering excellent performance • Large diameter wheel or twin wheels for ergonomic helming position • Deck-recessed genoa furlers operated from halyard winch • Single-line reefing as standard, in-boom furling available on larger models • Carbon and steel keel frame structures for strength, safety and reliability S ince X-Yachts was founded in 1979 the company has been synonymous...

X PERFORMANCE the Xp 44 I n autumn 2010 X-Yachts unveiled the next generation of cruiser-racer with the new Xp 44, a boat designed to set new standards of sailing experience. The Xp 44 will be a pleasure to handle under sail and a joy to helm. Her fine entry hull has powerful aft sections, which together with masthead sails and performance keel and carbon rig options will provide exhilarating yet accessible performance. The Xp 44 is a true dual-purpose yacht designed for ease of sail handling, with an innovative bowsprit system that offers a high degree of adaptability yet an uncluttered...