Burgess 50: Five significant sailing yachts for sale and charter

As we celebrate Burgess’s 50th anniversary, this month we’re spotlighting five of the most iconic sailing yachts that have defined our legacy – whether on the sales market or available for charter. These remarkable vessels showcase groundbreaking design, adventurous spirit, and timeless elegance.

From revolutionary innovations to unforgettable global voyages, here are the yachts that have left an indelible mark on our history and continue to inspire the sailing world.

MALTESE FALCON is iconic for revolutionising modern sailing with her pioneering DynaRig system – three free-standing, rotating masts that deploy 15 sails at the push of a button, unfurling from within the masts themselves. This bold, square-rigged configuration, once considered impossible on a yacht of her scale, allows her to sail efficiently and powerfully with remarkable ease, reaching speeds over 20 knots. Combined with her futuristic design and striking silhouette, she remains a symbol of visionary engineering and cutting-edge superyacht innovation.

An amazing option for charter, she boasts a seamingly endless array of excellent features, from the world's largest outdor cinema (movies are projected onto the lower sail) to architectural elements like the three-deck sky-lit atrium where the stairs spiral around the main mast. A charter on board MALTESE FALCON is sure to be one unlike any other.

HEMISPHERE has long held the title of the world’s largest sailing catamaran, and she remains one of the most iconic to this day. Built for exploration as much as luxury, she combines vast deck space and exceptional stability with a custom dive centre, complete with a PADI-certified instructor and top-tier equipment.

Designed for adventure, she’s sailed extensively across the globe – from the reefs of the South Pacific to the cenotes of Central America – offering guests rare, immersive experiences above and below the surface. Few yachts blend comfort and capability so seamlessly.

MAGIC is iconic for seamlessly blending high-performance sailing with understated luxury, embodying Vitters’ expertise in crafting advanced, ocean-going yachts. With her lightweight aluminium hull, carbon rig, and lifting keel, she delivers exhilarating speed and agility, while her sleek, minimalist interior offers serene comfort for long-range cruising. Designed for an experienced sailor who values both precision and refinement, MAGIC represents the perfect harmony of cutting-edge technology and elegant simplicity on the water.

Now sailing under FOLIE, this 56.4m (185.1ft) Alloy Yachts masterpiece was launched in 2014 and is a thrilling blend of sleek performance and cutting-edge craftsmanship. Burgess proudly steered the sale of this extraordinary yacht not once but twice – first as MONDANGO 3 in July 2022, and again as SALVAJE in May 2025, with a last asking price of EUR 29,500,000. These high-profile deals showcase Burgess’s unmatched skill and influence in the elite sailing yacht market.

SEA EAGLE stands apart thanks to her seamless fusion of cutting-edge innovation and timeless luxury. At 81m, she’s one of the 10 largest superyachts ever built, integrating state-of-the-art eco-friendly technology that sets new benchmarks in sustainable yachting.

Managed by Burgess, her design maximises space and comfort without sacrificing performance, offering guests both expansive social areas and intimate retreats. What truly makes her unique is this perfect balance – delivering thrilling seakeeping and efficiency alongside a refined, bespoke on board experience tailored for the most discerning adventurers and entertainers.