The maiden voyage of the new Pure 42 TOM KYLE marks an exciting milestone for Pure Yachts—and for UK Sailmakers Germany, the team behind the yacht’s complete sail inventory. Designed by Berckemeyer Yacht Design and built in Kiel by the young but ambitious Pure Yachts yard, the Pure 42 represents a fresh approach to rugged, fast, semi-custom aluminium yachts.
The launch took place in October, with photographer Irk Boockhoff capturing the yacht’s first miles under sail. Outfitted with a full suit of UK Sailmakers Germany sails, the Pure 42 immediately demonstrated the blend of performance and control that owners expect from a modern performance cruiser.
Those sails have accompanied the yacht through intensive sea trials, including testing sessions in Barcelona as part of her nomination for the 2026 European Yacht of the Year.
Photos ⓒ Irk Boockhoff | UK Sailmakers Germany
For UK Sailmakers Germany, the project was as technical as it was rewarding. The Pure 42’s innovative features—including an adjustable lifting keel, twin rudders, and an ultra-light composite interior—required sails that balance power, durability, and all-conditions versatility. The sail inventory is perfectly matched to this challenge, containing X-Drive sails, and a Matrix spinnaker and Code Zero for performance at every angle.
Named TOM KYLE—a nod to Kiel’s historic name meaning “town at the wedge”—the first Pure 42 now rests at the Kieler Förde, sailing alongside her larger Pure 49 sistership GORRE. With its distinctive performance-focused design, walkaround decks, semi-custom interior, and true adventure-cruising DNA, the Pure 42 is already setting itself apart in a competitive field.
UK Sailmakers Germany is proud to be part of the Pure 42 story from the very first sail—and looks forward to seeing TOM KYLE carry that collaboration into every mile ahead.
Photos ⓒ Irk Boockhoff | UK Sailmakers Germany
