Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design

Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design Reichel/Pugh designs make a significant impact on the sport and lifestyle of sailing. Reichel/Pugh was founded by John Reichel and Jim Pugh in 1983.

Our vision was simple: to deliver outstanding designs and exceptional client service. For more than 30 years, we have achieved this vision by focusing on four key principles:
• Designing a graceful aesthetic that outperforms the competition.
• Applying technological and disruptive innovation through
research and development.
• Constantly evolving our designs with experience.
• Exceeding the exp

ectations of our clients’ visions. By using this approach, Reichel/Pugh designs have made a significant worldwide impact on the sport of sailing. Rather than follow the rest of the fleet, we sought to lead it. Whether it is a superyacht or a racing yacht, Reichel/Pugh designs have produced unparalleled results for their owners and made a distinctive mark on the sailing industry. They include America3, winner of the 1992 America’s Cup, Visione, 45m and Nilaya 34m breakthrough Superyachts, Pyewacket 76’ setting a course record in the 1999 Transpac, Alfa Romeo 90’ with more than 70 first to finish victories, Alfa Romeo 100’s remarkable 2009 season combining a record breaking Transpac and a first to finish in the Sydney Hobart Race. Rambler 90’ with trifecta wins in the 2007 Middle Sea Race and 2008 Buenos Aires Rio Race, Wild Oats XI with seven line honor wins in the Sydney Hobart Race along with record setting trifecta wins in 2005 and 2012. Reichel/Pugh also designed the superlative Melges One Designs; the 24, 32, 17 and the Melges 20. Today, our portfolio represents some of the most innovative yachts owned by the most discerning clientele in the world. Our clients hold high expectations and have discriminating tastes. They are used to standing out and excelling at the endeavors they undertake in life. The Reichel/Pugh reputation for stunning beauty and outstanding performance matches our owners’ aspirations to stand apart from the rest of the fleet. Clients of Reichel/Pugh have come to not only expect yachts with unparalleled performance and distinctive aesthetics, but also extraordinary customer service. The Reichel/Pugh brand has acquired a unique position in the yachting industry and our clientele is made up of a diverse array of true leaders in sailing who demonstrate exceptional loyalty to the Reichel/Pugh brand.

We are pleased to announce that the 44m MAGIC has been nominated for "Best Sailing Yacht +40m" at the World Superyacht A...
03/23/2026

We are pleased to announce that the 44m MAGIC has been nominated for "Best Sailing Yacht +40m" at the World Superyacht Awards. A masterful collaboration between Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, Design Unlimited (in close cooperation with Pieter Laureys, TK Interiors), and the renowned builders at Vitters Shipyard, MAGIC is the realization of its owner’s vision for high-performance sailing, executed with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering. To see this exceptional project recognized on the world stage is a testament to the dedication and innovation of every partner involved.

Experience the RP 44m Magic in Boat International’s "Cast A Spell" feature: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/reports/vitters-sailing-yacht-magic-for-sale-monaco-yacht-show


We are pleased to announce that the 44m MAGIC has been nominated for "Best Sailing Yacht +40m" at the World Superyacht Awards. A masterful collaboration between Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, Design Unlimited (in close cooperation with Pieter Laureys, TK Interiors), and the renowned builders at Vitters....

Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Sangiorgio Marine are proud to announce a strategic partnership to develop a new generatio...
03/18/2026

Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Sangiorgio Marine are proud to announce a strategic partnership to develop a new generation of high-performance racing yachts. The debut of this collaboration, the Admiral 42, is a high-performance carbon fiber design engineered to excel in both elite inshore regattas and grueling offshore classics. Inspired by the RORC’s 2027 Admiral’s Cup Class 2 box rule, this collaboration merges Reichel/Pugh’s decades of naval architecture expertise with Sangiorgio Marine’s advanced composite engineering to deliver a versatile, event-inspired raceboat design capable of winning across the full spectrum of wind and sea conditions. Full details within the Seahorse Magazine article included.




Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design and Sangiorgio Marine are proud to announce a strategic partnership to develop a new generation of high-performance racing yachts. The debut of this collaboration, the Admiral 42, is a high-performance carbon fiber design engineered to excel in both elite inshore regattas a...

Bruce Chafee’s 42' Reichel-Pugh design Rikki (USA) crossed the Caribbean 600 line in an elapsed time of 2 days 21 hours ...
03/05/2026

Bruce Chafee’s 42' Reichel-Pugh design Rikki (USA) crossed the Caribbean 600 line in an elapsed time of 2 days 21 hours 51 minutes 30 seconds, and her corrected time under IRC sealed victory. For Chaffee, one word defines the Rikki programme. “Team. It is the number one word for Rikki. My primary job is to bring the team, bring the boat, bring the resources. To give them the tools they need to perform together and create the culture for them to perform together.”


IRC One delivered one of the closest corrected-time battles of the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600. After nearly three days of relentless trade wind racing, the outc...

Black Jack 100 takes Monohull Line Honours at the 2026 RORC 🏆Originally the legendary Alfa Romeo II, refined and rebor...
03/02/2026

Black Jack 100 takes Monohull Line Honours at the 2026 RORC 🏆

Originally the legendary Alfa Romeo II, refined and reborn, the Reichel/Pugh 100 Black Jack made a spectacular debut under its new owner Remon Vos. Skippered by Tristan Le Brun, the crew conquered the 600nm course in 1d 20h 31m 36s.

Coming hot off Line Honours victories in the Rolex Fastnet and Rolex Middle Sea Races, this win solidifies the offshore legacy of this iconic design. The 2026 edition distilled racing to its essentials—preparation, performance, and relentless pressure—and the 20-man Black Jack crew rose to the challenge, ensuring the boat's storied history continues to grow.

The Winning Crew: Remon Vos, Tristan Le Brun, Bram Vanspengen, Bruce Clark, Clément Cron, Edwin De Laat, Guillaume Berenger, Harley Spreadbury-Key, Jelmer van Beek, Jorden Van Rooijen, Martin Kirketerp Ibsen, Matiu Te Hau, Max Deckers, Robin Jacobs, Rokas Milevicius, Romain Testa, Rutger Vos, Shane Hughes, Sofian Bouvet, and Thierry Fouchier.

Remon Vos’ RP100 Black Jack 100, skippered by Tristan Le Brun, has taken Monohull Line Honours in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600, completing the 600-mile course...

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At 20, the internationally renowned 100-foot supermaxi BlackJack continues her winning ways - and those of Alfa Romeo an...
07/29/2025

At 20, the internationally renowned 100-foot supermaxi BlackJack continues her winning ways - and those of Alfa Romeo and Esimit Europa II. (Reichel/Pugh design #146, Neville Crichton’s Alfa Romeo II was launched in 2005 and took second place on elapsed time in the 2005 Sydney Hobart to Wild Oats XI, R/P design #165 of the same generation. Wild Oats XI scored the trifecta in that S2H, setting a new course record and winning overall.) The icon from Monaco shows no signs of slowing down as this week Remon Vos’ BlackJack led the Maxis to take Monohull Line Honours in the centenary edition of the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race (695nm)! Weeks prior BlackJack made history by setting a new 314nm Gotland Runt course record. A warm congratulations to the team!


Reichel/Pugh's 100-foot supermaxi BlackJack led the Maxis across the finish to take Monohull Line Honours in the centenary edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race (695nm). Weeks prior Black Jack made history by setting a new speed record at Gotland Runt – the world's largest annual offshore race.

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