BLUE FLUO ISSUE • n°38 • 2024
The legendary Philippe Briand has the gorgeous new 60m Kaze ketch concept on the go. The by-word with this 499GT beauty is enormous below decks space, fabulous comfort underway, great performance under sail and timeless interiors by FM Architettura. A low-profile coachroof crouches above sleek, beautifully balanced lines creating an ultramodern aesthetic. The ketch also has twin Panamax masts so she can glide under the Bridge of Americas. A wider aft beam not only delivers stability but
provides space for a massive motoryacht-comparable beach club complete with drop-down bulwarks aft. Kaze so well in light winds there will be little need for the engine. However, Kaze will use the water flowing past her propeller to generate her own renewable hydro electricity which is then stored in large battery banks. The perfect marriage of modern tech and timeless principles. The result? Beauty, practicality and easy handling. www.philippebriand.com
