At 295 feet overall, Athena is the largest private sailing yacht of the modern era and the largest all-aluminum yacht built to date. Built entirely of high-tensile Alustar, this giant displaces a staggering 1,177 tons. Her three masts soar 197 feet above the deck supporting 28,632 square feet of sail. Her beauty is obvious, but Athena is also the sort of marvel we have come to expect from Royal Huisman and the myriad Dutch industries pressed into service to ensure her timely delivery while meeting owner Jim Clark’s demand for the highest quality. Adding to her credits, she is the first sailing yacht to carry a decompression chamber and twin crow’s nests. Pieter Beeldsnijder’s mix of open decks and interior living spaces provides cozy corners for private tête-á-têtes as well as expansive areas for entertaining. Athena is a true sailing yacht that pays tribute to tradition while incorporating every conceivable modern system and amenity. The last yacht to slide down the ways before Wolter Huisman’s death last December, she also pays homage to a man whose name is synonymous with the best in yacht building.