The `` Esimit Europa 2 '' yacht was founded to promote unity among EU nations . Skipper Jochen Schümann is a 38 time German Olympic champion and two times U.S. 's the Ryder Cup - the biennial golf competition winner . The project is backed by the Presidents of the European Commission and the European Commission . The `` supermaxi '' yacht is 30 meters long and has a top speed of over three knots .
The `` Esimit Europa 2 '' yacht was founded to promote unity among EU nations . Skipper Jochen Schümann is a three time German Olympic champion and two times America 's Cup winner . The project is backed by the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission . The `` supermaxi '' yacht is 30 meters long and has a top speed of over 38 knots .