# Versatile Racing Yachts The S/Y Blue Sapphire Sailing Yacht Can be Used Competitively or Leisurely By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-yacht References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/sy-blue-sapphire-sailing-yacht-by-marco-ferrari-and-alberto-franchi/) Despite the S/Y Blue Sapphire Sailing Yacht looking like a traditional vessel for casually sailing the seas, the boat is actually much more powerful than it lets on. Designed by Marco Ferrari and Alberto Franchi, the S/Y Blue Sapphire Yacht is intended to provide ample support for leisure or [competitive sailing endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunia-baru). Packed with a jacuzzi, a dining table for ten guests and a cinema space, the S/Y Blue Sapphire Yacht also features four guest cabins with the option to change one cabin into a gym, if desired. The [hybrid design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht) of the S/Y Blue Sapphire Sailing Yacht makes it a versatile vessel that we could see on the seas one day soon as demand for [luxury yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) increases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Yachts:** Opportunity to disrupt the luxury yacht industry by creating versatile and multi-purpose designs. - **Hybrid Yachts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity lies in developing hybrid yacht designs that offer both leisure and competitive sailing capabilities. - **Multifunctional Yachts:** The demand for innovative yachts that can be transformed into gyms, cinemas, and other recreational spaces presents an opportunity for disruptive designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Yacht Manufacturing:** Yacht manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of versatile racing yachts by designing and producing high-end, multipurpose vessels. - **Luxury Tourism:** In the luxury tourism industry, there is an opportunity to offer unique experiences with versatile yachts that cater to both leisure and competitive sailing. - **Recreational Equipment:** Companies in the recreational equipment industry can explore partnerships with yacht manufacturers to develop innovative and functional features for multifunctional yachts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Hybrid Racing Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-24m-yacht.md) - [Extreme Environment Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/75ft-explorer-sailing-yacht.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Ultra-Opulent Razor-Like Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-71-superyacht.md) - [Luxury Transparent Hull Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-capitolo.md) - [Solar Panel Luxe Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-superyacht.md) - [Luxurious Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-ly-680.md)