DAIMA is a stunning and utterly distinctive 42.5-metre sailing yacht built by the Turkish shipyard Arkin Pruva Argos in Antalya and delivered in 2009, with a refit in 2023 keeping her in beautiful condition. The flagship of her builder and the first of her kind, she is an intelligent and thrilling fusion of the timeless beauty of a traditional Turkish gulet hull with the high performance of a contemporary superyacht, combining excellent accommodation volume with genuinely remarkable sailing ability. Her state-of-the-art rig and sails allow a performance that far surpasses that of a normal gulet, lifting this stand-out yacht into a classification of her own, a fact proven emphatically when she won every race to take the Bodrum Cup in 2009. Her exterior and naval architecture are the work of Ibrahim Karatas, while her warm, elegant interior was designed by Aylin Ors, and she was built under RINA supervision from wood and mahogany with a full-length keel. With a fully-battened main and mizzen, carbon and vectran sails, in-boom furling and a lavish gennaker, she is able to sail comfortably at 9 knots close to the wind, while her twin Caterpillar engines get her to the next port quickly and reliably, cruising at around 10 to 12 knots under power. Her interior beautifully captures the character of this type of yacht while adding a modern, comfortable and refined ambience, finished in warm tones with a wealth of convivial living spaces and superb amenities. The spacious main saloon is welcoming and elegant, ideal for relaxing and dining, with an extensive multimedia and entertainment system throughout, and she is fully air-conditioned. Life on deck is exceptional and central to her appeal, with expansive teak deck spaces offering generous lounging and dining areas, a large sunbathing area and shaded alfresco dining under her awnings, along with an aft-deck bar, the perfect setting for enjoying the spectacular scenery of her cruising grounds. She is also a certified PADI dive centre and carries an extensive array of water toys, from jet skis and diving equipment to water skis, wakeboards and snorkelling gear. Accommodation is arranged for up to 10 guests in five beautifully appointed en-suite cabins. The full-beam master suite features a king-size bed, a full bathroom and a private entertainment system, while a VIP double, a further double and two twin cabins complete flexible, comfortable accommodation ideally suited to families and groups of friends, all with en-suite facilities and their own multimedia systems. A dedicated crew of seven ensures relaxed, attentive and highly personal service throughout. DAIMA is based in the magical waters of the eastern Mediterranean, perfectly placed for exploring the beautiful bays, islands and historic ports of the Turkish and Greek coasts, and offers charter guests a rare combination of authentic Turkish gulet charm, exhilarating award-winning sailing performance, warm and characterful interiors and generous deck spaces aboard one of the most individual and appealing sailing yachts of her size on the charter market. With her competitive rate and family-friendly layout she represents outstanding value for a relaxed and memorable sailing charter.
