NORTH WIND

Sökmen Kardesler144m10 guests5 cabins

Sökmen Kardesler · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain

Overview

NORTH WIND yacht charter in Croatia

A NORTH WIND charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Sökmen Kardesler144m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use NORTH WIND

NORTH WIND is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

NORTH WIND should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 144'4 / 44m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2023 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
Compare by
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

When this yacht makes sense

NORTH WIND suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Croatia can work well for NORTH WIND, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare NORTH WIND on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for NORTH WIND should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Sökmen Kardesler
Length
144'4 / 44m
Built
2023
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
8
Cruising speed
9 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
31'2 / 9.5m
Draft
10'10 / 3.3m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

NORTH WIND should be priced against the full charter brief, not only the headline yacht size. Availability, season, APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery shape the final number.

Build and scale

Sökmen Kardesler build, 144m class

Guest experience

The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.

Operating reality

Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.

Guest fit

Who NORTH WIND suits

Strong

Families and private groups

NORTH WIND gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Selective

Event or hosting briefs

For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.

Charter fit scorecard

NORTH WIND by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 144m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

On request

Availability, rate, APA and operating assumptions should be confirmed with the broker.

Comparison

NORTH WIND vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. NORTH WIND should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.

The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.

Profile

About NORTH WIND

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard North Wind. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough North Wind also features wakeboards, kayaks and paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, North Wind has you covered - with two tenders, including a 7m/23' Northstar Orion Tender. Luxury sail yacht North Wind is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

Overview

The 44m/144'4" 'North Wind' sail yacht built by shipyard Sökmen Kardesler is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. A majestic sight at sea, North Wind effortlessly combines classic looks with superb modern amenities, boasting expansive sunbathing areas and alfresco dining opportunities to guests. She has sensational features such as underwater lights and beach club.

Performance Range

North Wind comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2023, North Wind offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on North Wind, particularly a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. North Wind benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to plus guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Private beach club
  • Sleeps 10 guests
  • 7m/23' Northstar Orion Tender

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Underwater Lights
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • Sunpads
  • Beach Club
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • Jet-Ski
  • Ringo
  • Paddleboard
  • Kayak
  • Water-Ski More (adults and children)
  • Wake Board
  • Seabob
  • E-foil

Tenders

  • 23' / 7m Northstar Orion Tender Honda 250 HP engine
  • 15'9 / 4.8m Northstar Tender Honda 100 HP engine

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether NORTH WIND's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether NORTH WIND's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why NORTH WIND beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
  • Ask for NORTH WIND with dates, Croatia as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request NORTH WIND charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether NORTH WIND fits the route.

FAQ

NORTH WIND charter questions

Is NORTH WIND a good fit for Croatia?

Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider NORTH WIND?

NORTH WIND is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Croatia and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting NORTH WIND?

For NORTH WIND, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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