Outfitting of New Brenta 80 underway in Germany

With this new project, Michael Schmidt and his team of innovative collaborators showcase the yard’s desire to create vessels using the finest materials and artisanal techniques for clients seeking the purest sailing experience. Designed and built to allow owners and their family to enjoy every aspect of their time on board, the Brenta 80 SRD is a natural progression from the Brenta 80 DC, which featured a debut interior by Sir David Chipper field.

Making simple things better

A key focus of the design of the Brenta 80 SRD is to keep all systems understandable for the owner and reduce complexity. This first model is being built for a family with three children who will mostly be sailing without a skipper. The desire to make simple things better has therefore been a core philosophy for Michael Schmidt, Lorenzo Argen to and the UK-based interior design team from Design Unlimited as they have developed this impressive new yacht for fast and exceptionally comfortable cruising.

Highlights include a double steering position on the aft deck, a secured cockpit and an all-glass saloon in the super structure. The latter will provide a wonderfully light & bright interior while also providing maximum visibility on the outside world. Built in carbon with a light weight interior, construction of this first Brenta 80 SRD is due to be completed by May and the boat will be handed over to her owner in time for the early summer sailing season.

Raising the bar

“The mission of Michael Schmidt Yacht bau is to build swift sailing yachts that combine contemporary luxuries with ease of use,” explains MSY sales director Tijl Hetterschijt. “Leveraging on Michael’s unrivalled experience of practical boat building and life at sea, the Brenta 80 SRD raises the bar for premium quality, fast cruising sailing yachts. We are also developing further models in the range between 70 ft and 96 ft, which will be unveiled in due course. Exciting times are ahead!”