The fifth unit in the Truly Classic 128 series has been launched by SES Yachts in Istanbul, Turkey. She now joins sisterships Atalante, Vijonara, Grace III and Halekai on the water.

The sailing yacht was commissioned by a European client who developed the ideas for his new yacht while chartering the 38.8-metre Atalante. Taco Zwarts worked as owner's representative while Atalante’s skipper James Prince assisted the owner in the early stages of the project.

Linnea Aurora has long overhangs and sweeping sheerline characteristic of the sailing series. She has been optimised for competitive racing with a powerful Lewmar winch package, a carbon spar with EC6 rigging and "structured luff" technology that reduces headstay sag and enables adjustments to sail shape.

Accommodation is four cabins, including a large owner's suite aft with its own private deckhouse-cum-navigation station. The lower saloon is also aft and functions as a large owner's living area when cruising without guests. There are further quarters for five crew.

Hoek Design is responsible for the general arrangement and interior design, while Stockholm-based Daniel Östman was selected by the owner for the interior decorating. The main deckhouse is worth noting, providing a sheltered dining area for 10 guests with "panoramic views".

"Linnea Aurora represents a milestone for us as she’s the 90th launching since our company was founded 50 years ago," said SES managing director Elif Yildirim. "The owner visited regularly and was very supportive and understanding, which made for an enjoyable project."

Linnea Aurora is the first model to be fitted with a selective catalytic reduction unit which removes nitrogen oxides to meet the latest emissions regulations. A lithium battery package also allows for night time "silent periods" with no generator required and also a degree of sailing time in the same no-generator mode.

In recent news, SES Yachts delivered the 32.7-metre Far Niente inspired by the "Dutch herring luggers of the early 1900s".