TAG Heuer has entered into a new partnership with FlyingNikka, the world’s first full foiling offshore maxi yacht.
Designed for long-distance racing on the Mediterranean Sea, the futuristic, 19-meter-long craft is shaking up the boating world as one of its fastest vessels.
TAG says the collaboration will combine both brands’ respective quests for excellence, precision, and innovation, as well as their commitment to racing. It will also mark TAG Heuer’s innovative return to sailing.
FlyingNikka is thought to be one of the most complex, innovative, and exciting big yachts of this decade.
Having taken to the water in Valencia on May 12, 2022, it is an evolved offshore version of the long AC75 sailing yacht, which featured in the latest edition of the America’s Cup.
Designed by renowned naval architect Mark Mills, FlyingNikka boasts cutting-edge design innovations and technology that enable it to achieve unprecedented performance on the water.
With a hull made of advanced carbon fiber composites, towering 3D composite sails, and advanced hydrofoils, the yacht is designed to fly over the water, achieving speeds of up to 40 knots.
TAG Heuer CEO, Frédéric Arnault, commented on the partnership. He said: “We are proud to be back in the sailing universe, partnering with Mills Design’s FlyingNikka, a yacht representing the pinnacle of sailing technology.
“TAG Heuer is a brand that shares the values of avant-garde spirit, speed, and cutting-edge design with FlyingNikka. We believe that this collaboration will enable us to push our racing boundaries further and to work on additional innovations.”
