It might just be an “o” in Greek, but in yachting, Omikron is now a symbol. The letter is a vision, brimming with new meaning, capable of giving life to a new design language. The idea is simple yet radical: to bring the boat back to the core of the experience, to rewrite the rules, to restore authenticity.
There can be no room for the superfluous. Every curve, every detail, every formal choice must have a precise meaning. Two top yacht designers have given shape to this philosophy: Lorenzo Argento and Juan Kouyoumdjian. Two strong personalities with different but complementary approaches, united by their substantial experience in the sailing world. It is from that school of wind and regattas that the OT-60 was born. Meeting Greek shipyard Omikron Yachts was no mere exercise in style; it became a turning point. The request was clear: break the mould, subvert logic, chart a new course.
The result? A boat that looks to the future with new eyes. One that does not copy, but dares. “When we decided to enter the world of motorboats with our own line, we wanted to create a boat capable of restoring the essence of sailing: the joy of it,” says Nikolas Dendrinos, president of Olympic Marine and Omikron Yachts. From the very beginning, this was at the heart of the challenge. What makes the project even more ambitious is the aim to reduce fuel emissions.
“This is not greenwashing,” Dendrinos points out, “but the true expression of our ideal boat. A boat on which to live and enjoy the sea.” More an attitude than technique, Lorenzo Argento and Juan K have built their vision on this point. “Are you interested in developing a slow motorboat? All it took was this one question,” says Argento.
“I couldn’t have asked for more. With engines you think of speed. Not here.” The OT-60’s profile might suggest the opposite: taut, clean lines and a pronounced bow. Yet the hull is designed for comfort and easy handling at low speeds. The payoff is clear, in terms of both fuel consumption and enjoyment. Omikron Yachts has turned the status quo on its head. Most hulls are optimised to perform best at 20-25 knots, a rarity while cruising. When they sail at lower speeds the experience can be unsatisfactory. The OT-60 is designed to shine at 10/12 knots, even in rough seas.
“This is often overlooked,” adds Argento. “Yet, you are still stuck on board when conditions worsen. On board the OT-60, all has been designed to offer a quality experience.” Even the interiors are not designed to be furnished, but to be lived in, to restore the essence of life on board. Here, luxury does not mean ostentation, but freedom. The layout is fluid, open, boundless. Every choice, from the natural light to the materials, to the spaces’ interaction, conveys a new, more human liveability. None of this is a coincidence.
Omikron Yachts can count on the expertise of an impressive track record, with the creation, over 55 years of activity, of work and fishing boats, Coast Guard patrol boats, sailing boats, the 107m Dream (2019) and the 54m sailing boat Argo, currently being completed. Not to mention its parent company Olympic Marine, one of the most modern and well-equipped marinas in the eastern Mediterranean, with extensive storage, maintenance and ship repair facilities.
Omikron Yachts is thus the expression of a deep-rooted nautical heritage. Of course, even the most visionary ideas must face the unforgiving reality of the market. Yet, two years after its debut, the OT-60 has already succeeded, achieving an ambitious goal. An achievement that is not, however, the end of a journey, rather it marks the start of a new chapter that promises even more developments, like the OT-80, a flagship destined to amaze.
Matteo Zaccagnino
