Swedish Millionaire’s Former Yacht Is a Modern Classic Made for Wild Adventures

Most millionaire superyacht owners start off by chartering one or more luxurious vessels, which quickly makes them long for their own pleasure craft. Some choose designs that are very similar to what popular charter yachts have to offer. Others prefer to go off the beaten path.

Harald Orneberg, a Swedish entrepreneur and yachting enthusiast, believes that anyone who only wants to travel to a couple of popular destinations should stick to chartering. In his opinion, the only valid reason to own a superyacht is so that you can explore remote locations and go on wild adventures.

This is why he chose a Dutch modern classic. He named it Carl Linne, after an 18th-century Swedish biologist and zoologist, and embarked on the most amazing voyages of his life. Imagine free diving with humpback whales in the Caribbean or exploring former nuclear testing sites, such as the Gambier Islands or near the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. An experienced captain and a handful of crew members are there to support you, yet you need to know (or learn) how to handle a lot of unpredictable tasks onboard.

These are just some of the things that the Swedish millionaire got to do while exploring onboard the Carl Linne. He wanted certain things, such as a spacious master suite, a traditional deckhouse, fixed biminis, a lifting keel, and an in-boom furling mainsail. He also wanted to choose his captain and crew, which you can only do as a private owner.

He wasn't the first owner of this Dutch sailing yacht. Carl Linne was born in 2003 as Christoffel's Lighthouse. Holland Jachtbouw (HBJ) completed the boat at its Zaandam shipyard in the Netherlands. It combined a 106-foot (32.35 meters) length with a draft of 9-to-14 feet (2.6 – 4.4 meters) and a 22-foot (6.8 meters) beam.

It was meant to blend classic design and timeless elegance with up-to-date technology. What set it apart from similar modern classics was its unique source of inspiration. The Carl Linne was a contemporary, sophisticated interpretation of the classic vessels known as the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters.

These boats rose to fame in the 19th century. They were mainly used for transporting sea pilots to and from larger ships, and they had to do its fast and in any weather conditions. These sea pilots played an important part in ensuring safe navigation connected to the Bristol Channel ports. The fast, lightweight, and easy-to-handle boasts known as Pilot Cutters were almost like taxis on the water.

In addition to this, the Carl Linne also took inspiration from Puritan and Genesta, two famous participants in the 1885 America's Cup.

Dykstra Naval Architects were in charge of both the exterior and interior design. The result was a supple, versatile sailboat with an aluminum hull and teak superstructure. A retractable lifting keel allowed it to make its way in shallow ports, like a true explorer.

The simple layout, with an undeniable classic elegance, ensured accommodation for up to six guests and four crew members. Although much smaller than today's superyachts, the HBJ sailboat flaunted a luxurious master suite spanning the ship's full width. Spacious and comfortable, it also provided access to a private cockpit. The other guests were accommodated in two cabins, a twin and a double.

After more than a decade, Orneberg parted with the yacht that had brought him so much joy. Carl Linne became Emmaline. After changing hands once again, it was renamed Nyima, as it's currently known. Following a refit in 2015 and several recent upgrades, Nyima is presented today as a premium sailboat. However, more work is still needed to get it in top shape.

Nyima is currently registered as a Private Vessel and ready to cruise. A Lugger (L6108) 300 HP diesel engine and a single generator allow it to hit 10 knots (11.5 mph/18.5 kph). It carries enough fuel to cover up to 1,000 nautical miles (1,852 km) at 9 knots (10.3 mph/16.6 kph).

Despite its classic design and old-era charm, Nyima is packed with modern tech, including state-of-the-art communication systems, Internet connectivity, and multiple entertainment systems. Like any true explorer meant for adventures at sea, it comes with a well-packed toybox and a high-performance Novurania TR380 tender. It even includes a hydrophone for whale-finding, perfect for those memorable trips to some of the most secluded paradises on earth.

The 20-year-old Nyima is currently asking for €2,8 million ($3.07 million). Still, you can't put a price on memories that will last a lifetime.