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Dick Beaumont invites you aboard the deck of the Kraken 58 for a hands‑on tour and technical deep dive into what a makes Kraken yacht the worlds safest sailing boat. You’ll see the ground tackle, Solent rig and collision points, lazarettes, concave bulwarks, stanchions, fuel filling stations and davit systems, plus Kraken’s signature standards: the Alpha Rudder™️ and Zero Keel™️. This video goes beyond features: Dick explains how the design choices on the Kraken 58 reduce risk, simplify maintenance and make day‑to‑day ownership a safer, more predictable experience. Watch the full walkthrough to see Kraken’s safety‑first engineering and design philosophy in action. Subscribe for more technical tours, build insights and behind‑the‑scenes looks at Kraken yachts. #KrakenYachts #Kraken58 #MarineSafety #BoatDesign #Sailing #YachtMaintenance #AlphaRudder #ZeroKeel
In Episode 3 of Kraken Q&A, Dick answers questions on the Kraken’s sail rig, stability of a sailing yacht and whether aluminium alloy is preferable as a boat building material over GRP. As usual Dick will try to answer both in his usual straightforward manner, but keep those comments coming in! #bluewatersailing #oceanready #builtwithoutcompromise #worldsailing
In Episode 1 of a new series of Ocean Sailor, Dick returns to his roots as he visits Royal Burnham Yacht Club in Essex, England. Here Dick shares his thoughts on the genesis of true bluewater yacht design, taking us on a journey going back more than 100 years. 00:13 Intro 01:40 Integral long keel, keel-hung rudder 04:00 Integral long keel, skeg-protected rudder 06:06 Bolt-on Fin Keel, Unprotected blade-hung rudder 08:53 Narrow bulb keel, spade-hung rudder 10:00 Torpedo keel, spade-hung rudder 10:54 Wide transom 11:17 Twin rudders 13:36 Contessa 32 #bluewatersailing #oceanready #builtwithoutcompromise @royalburnhamyachtclub
In Episode 2 of Kraken Q&A, Dick answers a very direct and provocative question “Are Oyster and Hallberg no longer Bluewater?” There have been a couple of questions on this theme and Dick will try to answer both in his usual straightforward manner. #bluewatersailing #oceanready #protectedrudders #builtwithoutcompromise #worldsailing
In this first episode in the new series of Kraken Q&A, Dick opens up the debate by answering some of the viewer’s comments from recent videos: ‘Bluewater Yacht' - What does that term mean anymore?’ and ‘In The Yard - Episode 1 "How different is a Kraken?”’. Thanks for all your supportive comments, although there have been some negative ones, and some idiot ones too! #bluewatersailing #oceanready #integratedkeel #hullstructure #builtwithoutcompromise #haveyoursay
In this first episode in the new series of 'In The Yard', we take you to our shipyard and start to show you the differences between the build of a Kraken and any other yacht in production today. We take a look behind the scenes as the hull of Kraken 50-016 is de-moulded, allowing us to witness a brand new production technique, and we also follow Kraken 50-010 as it leaves the yard to be launched. #bluewatersailing #oceanready #integratedkeel #builtwithoutcompromise
'Bluewater Yacht' - What does that term mean anymore? Dick Beaumont at the 2026 Dusseldorf Boat Show
Dick Beaumont, chairman and founder of Kraken Yachts takes a look at the ‘Blue water Yacht’ lineup at the Dusseldorf Boat Show and asks are they really fit for purpose? Sour grapes, or home truths? You decide. #EYOTY #Kraken50 #Kraken58 #KrakenYachts #BluewaterSailing #LuxurySailing #SailingYacht #LiveaboardSailing #OceanReady
Whilst the Kraken 58 keeps turning heads on the water, here is a first teaser look inside. The new interior video gives you a taste of what life onboard really feels like. A full feature length video is coming very soon! Watch the teaser and see what sets the Kraken 58 apart. Take a full 3D tour of the Kraken 58 (and the Kraken 50) at the links below: Explore the Kraken 58 https://krakenyachts.com/kraken58/ Explore the Kraken 50 https://krakenyachts.com/kraken50/ #Kraken58 #KrakenYachts #BluewaterSailing #LuxurySailing #SailingYacht #YachtInterior #LiveaboardSailing #OceanReady
In this video Dick reflects on the most exciting year yet for Kraken Yachts. Wishing all viewers a wonderful Christmas and prosperous New Year from all at Kraken Yachts. Check out our Ocean Sailor channel for more sailing content: youtube.com/@oceansailorchannel
Taking some challenging weather in her stride, the first Kraken 58 followed a route crossing the Mediterranean Sea via the Straits of Messina. Built for bluewater, the 58 proved more than up to the job and stunned with her light wind performance towards the end of the trip. Find out more about the Kraken 58: https://krakenyachts.com/kraken58/
In this video, Dick introduces yachting journalist Will Bruton, who recently joined the Kraken team. Together, they unpack the essence of what makes a Kraken and the idea of a bulletproof yacht. Find out more about Kraken: https://krakenyachts.com
#krakenyachts #bluewatercrusiing #offshoresailing #bluewateryacht #kraken50 #kraken58 #dickbeaumont
In this short video, we give an update on the now well-established build process in Poland, showcasing some of the process improvements and options available to Kraken owners. #KrakenYachts #BlueWaterCruising #SailingYachtBuild #YachtConstruction #MadeInPoland #CruisingYacht #OceanReady #BoatBuilding #LiveaboardLife #SailingDreams #SailboatLovers #ExpeditionYacht #ModernYachtBuilding #YachtFactoryTour #OffGridSailing #yachtlife
The world is your Kraken! Kraken Yachts are making waves with exciting expansion plans for 2025. 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new sales and service centre in Gibraltar! Stay tuned for more updates as we grow bigger and better. 🦑 #KrakenExpansion #Gibraltar #BigPlans2025 Found out more about Kraken Yachts at https://krakenyachts.com
Dick Beaumont, Kraken Yachts Founder, sits down to talk about the tragic sinking of the Bayesian with sailing journalist, Dick Durham. P.S There were a few technical issues with the recording of the video, we hope it doesn’t distract from the conversation!
Kraken Expansion Plans You may have seen on our website about Kraken’s exciting expansion plans. Dick B recently got in front of the camera to talk in-depth about the exciting news! Watch the full video here…
Which material really is the best for building a world cruising yacht? In this episode Dick Beaumont of Kraken and Dick Durham discuss which is the best material for building a world cruising yacht, Metal or GRP? If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website. https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!
Welcome to our brand new YouTube series "In The Yard". In this series we'll show you an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the building of a Kraken yacht, not just the finished article. As Dick B puts it, "it's going to be rough and ready" but we really hope you enjoy it. In episode 4 we show you the process of Vacuum and Infusion. Please like and subscribe as it really helps our channel get out to a wider audience. Have you checked out our latest Q&A episode with Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham? If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!
How much does it cost to take off and sail around the world? The answer will shock you! Happy Christmas everyone! Over the last few months we’ve been gathering questions to ask Dick B and Dick D about World Cruising, the first part is here. Enjoy! If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!
Welcome to our brand new Youtube series "In The Yard". In this series we'll show you an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the building of a Kraken yacht, not just the finished article. As Dick B puts it, "it's going to be rough and ready" but we really hope you enjoy it. In episode 3 we show you the process of applying the skin coat and dry fibre layup. Enjoy! In other news, we have just filmed our latest Q&A episode with Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham which we'll be releasing very soon. If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!
