MYSTIC is a 70-foot YYachts Model Y7 launched in 2019 and refined through a significant refit in 2023, representing the very pinnacle of what a contemporary performance sailing yacht can be. Conceived with an unwavering commitment to simplicity and elegance, she was designed to remain approachable for newcomers while delivering the exhilaration that seasoned sailors demand. Her naval architecture, penned by the acclaimed Tripp Design studio, results in a hull that is perfectly balanced, potent, and inherently fast — even in the light wind conditions that characterise the Mediterranean summer. Registered under the French flag, MYSTIC carries all the quiet confidence of a yacht that has been built, and subsequently enhanced, to an uncompromising standard.
Her construction is composite throughout — a sophisticated layup of fibreglass, cedar, and foam that delivers remarkable stiffness-to-weight ratios without sacrificing seakeeping comfort. She measures 22.00 metres in overall length, with a beam of 5.75 metres and a draft of 2.70 metres, displacing 29.50 tonnes in full cruising trim. One of her most distinctive technical attributes is her hydraulic lifting keel, which grants access to the shallowest of anchorages — a genuine advantage when exploring the hidden calanques and secluded bays of the Western Mediterranean. Twin NANI engines, each producing 59 kW, provide reliable auxiliary propulsion with a combined fuel capacity of 860 litres and a consumption rate of approximately 23 litres per hour. A Fisherpanda 19i generator ensures a continuous supply of onboard power, and a Starlink satellite internet connection keeps guests connected wherever the wind takes them.
MYSTIC cruises at a comfortable 10 knots under power, though it is under sail that she truly comes alive. The sheltered cockpit — crafted from the same high-end materials found throughout the vessel — offers an ample, inviting space that functions as the social and navigational heart of the yacht. Whether you choose to watch the helmsman work through a brisk afternoon breeze or simply recline with a glass of rosé as the sun dissolves into the sea, the cockpit is a space that adapts effortlessly to every mood and moment. Al fresco dining here, as the coastline of Provence or the granite shores of Corsica drift past, is an experience that endures long in memory.
The interior of MYSTIC was conceived by Norm Architects, the Copenhagen-based studio renowned for their restrained, thoughtful approach to space and materiality. Light fabrics and pale, warm woods dominate the colour palette, lending the saloon and cabins a timeless, modern quality that feels simultaneously relaxed and refined. An abundance of generous windows, complemented by carefully integrated lighting, allows natural light to flood every corner of the interior, reinforcing the sense of openness and connection to the sea. Every detail aboard MYSTIC — from the cabinetry joinery to the soft furnishings — speaks of considered craftsmanship and an interior philosophy that places guest comfort at its absolute centre.