Van der Valk’s Brand New Jaganda Sets New Benchmark for 35m Custom Build

The third 35m Jaganda follows on from a 25m and a 32m, commissioned for an Owner who helped to develop this trinity of yachts in collaboration with Van der Valk Shipyard and designers Nick Top and Guido de Groot. These custom vessels have solidified the harmonious industry partnerships and made a highly positive mark on Van der Valk, with the first Jaganda being one of the earliest raised pilothouse models to be launched by the shipyard. This concept has since acted as an inspiration for a plethora of notable projects built by the Dutch yard. 

The evolution of the Jaganda yachts parallels changes in their Owner’s life, with his growing family requiring an increased amount of space onboard. Personal comfort has been a priority in her design, with noise and vibration reduced throughout alongside the addition of sound insulation. 

Her layout has been designed with privacy in mind, with the crew areas set completely apart from the Owner and guest spaces. The full-beam master cabin is located forward on the main deck, whilst the guest cabins are positioned on the lower deck, fully reflective of family-living. 

A highlight of the latest Jaganda’s design is the jet-stream pool which can be found on the aft of the flybridge deck, spanning 4.5m with a depth of 1.5m. This addition was not the only complex aspect of her exterior design; her Owner wished to add an extra deck whilst retaining the elegant raised pilothouse. This has been achieved by an intricate deployment of graphic lines, resulting in a muscular yet timeless aesthetic. 

The extra height generated has resulted in giant windows and high ceilings, enhancing the feeling of openness onboard. These large windows also have an impact on the overall atmosphere of the interiors, allowing for spectacular vistas throughout the yacht.

Serving as a second lounge, the wheelhouse is fitted with innovative dashboard screens that can be folded away to ensure no views are obstructed, dovetailing into one of the Owner’s other key requests: panoramic views. 

The extent to which the third Jaganda is customised specifically for her Owner can be seen in the additional seat on the bow, which has been integrated into the layout to allow for a perfect view of the sunset from the Owner’s home bay on the French Riviera. Self-levelling steps have also been fitted on the portside, customised to the height of the Owner’s new pontoon. 

Wide stairs and walkways ensure the ultimate sense of safety and comfort onboard, with her seagoing performance optimised with the addition of stabilisers. She is also equipped with a six metre Williams tender, ensuring the most comfortable journeys to the shore possible. 

Whilst little has been revealed about the interior design, Van der Valk has announced that the interior style is set to match the Owner’s identity, balancing the ideal proportions of space, structure and light. It is said to be extremely detailed, with almost half of it being constructed with whitewashed wood. This project is said to be one of the craftsmans’ greatest challenges to date.

The third Jaganda is due to be completed within a very short timeframe of just under two years.