Royal Huisman is taking sloops to new heights, literally.

The Dutch yard is building a 264-foot with what it says is the world’s tallest mast. The aptly named Sky , previously known as , will be fitted with a record-setting Rondal rig that will tower 305 feet. That makes the yacht roughly the same height as the Statue of Liberty from ground to torch. After launch, Sky will become the tallest sailing yacht on the seas. (That title currently belongs to the , reportedly owned by Jeff Bezos, which has three masts that span between 213 and 280 feet.)

In addition to that very tall and powerful carbon rig, Sky showcases a sleek aluminum body with optimized weight distribution that will make her quicker than the wind and faster than a motor yacht of a similar length, according to Royal H

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