You’ve won the lottery and you’re having a think about which corner of our planet to explore next. Flights - even on a privately chartered plane - are too fast, too boring. And you’d like your home with you, at all times. Enter UK-based adventure specialists Arksen, and the remarkable vessel you see here, the Arksen 85. Rugged might as well be its middle name.
“Perfect for any adventure,” say Arksen proudly about your next yacht, "from relaxing in comfort on a weekend cruise to exploring the planet’s most inaccessible destinations on life-changing global journeys.” Rough seas? Icebergs? Polar bears? The Arksen 85 is your friend as you head to Arctic or Antarctic. We’d be more likely to don our swim shorts and moor ours off the coast of Ibiza, but we can always go and find polar bears later.
The engineers at Arksen have poured all of their many years of yacht-building into the 85. And it shows. Design in the Arksen studios has been executed by the artisans at Humphreys Yacht Design. Architecture is designed to be simultaneously sleek and totally robust - so that you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Or - at anchor - dive to the wonders of the deep. Fixed seating to the foredeck allows for exterior enjoyment in all weathers. Of course, you can specify a range of more movable furniture, all with weather-proof coverings.
Worried about creature comforts on the high seas? Worry not. Accommodation doesn’t spare the luxury. Wood panelling in discreet colourways and large amounts of storage come standard. As for what’ll be in those wardrobes to weather the high seas and the rigors of wherever you end up, Arksen’s range of rugged apparel, designed to complement their wide range of go-anywhere vessels, will have you quite literally covered.
Arksen 85: And the apparel to match
Take Arksen’s zip through track jacket that they call Limosa, with construction in Italian recycled polyester, with side panels laser cut for ease during what Arksen call “high activity” which could mean anything from cocktails on deck to hauling in the anchor. We know that because Arksen’s toughness isn’t for show, but designed as part of their spring/summer 2025 collection under the banner “Always on duty”.
What Arksen’s apparel offerings all have in common are a unique take staples like their track jacket, hoodie or Clao sweatshirt made from Polartec power air which is ideal when temperatures are a little cooler. Can we say it looks cool too? Arksen’s form follows function design is effortlessly fashionable.
So that’s the outfits sorted, whether or not you’re out to emulate your inner David Attenborough. But if you are going to invest in an Arksen 85, we’d advise getting in your yacht order now if you’re keen on planning an ultimate adventure expedition. Like all bespoke big ticket items, Arksen will quote a price for your personal Arksen 85 strictly on application. Just so you know, the second hand market for these is thriving: with pricing around the £8-million mark. We’ve already bought a new piggy bank.
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