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Oyster C60, the British yard’s first sailing catamaran

The new Oyster C60 takes the British yard into multihulls with a 19.42-metre length and 110 m² of connected living space

Oyster C60 is Oyster’s first sailing catamaran, developed with Berret-Racoupeau for extended bluewater and ocean cruising

With the Oyster C60, Oyster Yachts is entering the sailing catamaran segment for the first time. Unveiled on 9 September 2026 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the new 19.42-metre multihull was developed with Berret-Racoupeau, bringing the British yard’s experience in long-distance cruising to a twin-hull platform.

A new chapter for Oyster

The C60 marks a significant step for a brand traditionally associated with large cruising monohulls. The project followed a period of research and consultation involving Oyster owners, former owners who had moved to other yacht types, prospective clients and wider market trends.

The yard says the aim is not to replace its monohull range, which will remain at the core of the Oyster fleet, but to add an alternative for sailors looking for greater space, stability and a closer connection between indoor and outdoor areas.

A catamaran designed for bluewater cruising

Berret-Racoupeau’s design starts with the requirements of extended cruising. The C60 has an overall length of 19.42 metres, a beam of 9.35 metres and a draught of 1.70 metres. Declared lightship displacement is 30,000 kg.

Its offshore architecture includes up to one metre of bridgedeck clearance, high freeboard, a low-profile superstructure, fixed keels and watertight forward bulkheads. According to Oyster, these features were developed around the realities of long-distance sailing, while the fixed keels also help protect the propeller shafts and rudders.

Typical propulsion is provided by two 110 hp engines. Tankage includes 1,000 litres of water and 1,200 litres of fuel, with an additional 600 litres available in the configuration specified by the yard.

110 square metres of connected space

Space is one of the defining elements of the design. Oyster specifies around 110 m² of connected interior and exterior areas, arranged to combine shared living spaces with more private retreats.

At the stern, twin fold-down bathing platforms and a central tenderlift can create an area directly at water level. Wide-opening doors connect the aft deck and saloon, with a bar positioned to serve both spaces.

A recessed forward lounge connects directly with the saloon. On the flybridge, twin helms and centralised controls keep the sailing functions together while leaving surrounding areas available for dining, seating and relaxation.

Cabins, privacy and life on board

The owner’s cabin is separated from guest and crew accommodation and has direct access to the aft deck. Oyster’s distinctive panoramic seascape windows, familiar from its monohulls, are reinterpreted for the C60.

The layout presented by the yard also includes three additional en-suite guest cabins and dedicated crew accommodation, with separate circulation and flexible galley arrangements.

The broad surface area of the superstructure also provides capacity for solar generation. Combined with substantial battery storage, Oyster says the system can reduce generator use and associated fuel consumption while at anchor or under way.

The Berret-Racoupeau contribution

For its first catamaran, Oyster selected a design studio with extensive specialist experience in multihulls. The work of Olivier Racoupeau and the Berret-Racoupeau team covers more than space alone, addressing hull proportions, sailing behaviour, visibility, sail handling, systems access and tender use.

The declared upwind sail area is 234 m², comprising a 122 m² mainsail and a 112 m² genoa. The multihull configuration also reduces sustained heel compared with a conventional monohull, an important consideration for comfort during longer passages.

Oyster broadens its approach to long-distance cruising

The C60 does not signal a move away from monohulls. Oyster has made clear that its conventional sailing yachts will remain central to the company’s range.

Instead, the new catamaran broadens the application of a philosophy built around long-distance cruising. For Oyster, it means entering a different segment while continuing to focus on autonomy, practical onboard organisation and extended use at sea, qualities that will define the C60 as the project moves from its unveiling towards real-world sailing.

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25 September 2026
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Oyster C60, the British yard’s first sailing catamaran
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