The luxurious sailing yacht christened the ‘Santa Maria’ was launched in June 2004. She is a 56 meter masterpiece designed by Ron Holland and built from aluminum. The Santa Maria possesses cutting edge technology, for it is outfitted with servo-assisted sail control and furling, twin-screw propulsion, captive reel winches, Perini Navi aluminium masts, and the latest in carbon fiber boom furling for her mainsail and mizzen. Her hull features sheer line, overhangs, and flying bridge which have become hallmarks of Perini’s aesthetic style. The yacht’s main deck includes a small office as well as a spacious saloon and an enclosed dining area. She was one of the yachts at the International Boat Show 2007, which took place last week.