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Until recently, the famous J-Class sailing superyacht Shamrock V reigned as the largest single-masted wooden yacht to spring from UK shores. Her 90-year reign has ended due to Spirit Yachts sea trialing Geist. This 111-footer (33.9-meter), bearing wood epoxy composite construction on a stainless steel space frame, is also more about wind power and farContinue Reading
At 163 feet (49.7 meters) in length, Meraki will soon take her owners and guests to some of the most remote places on earth. She will additionally pursue line honors at regattas. It’s thanks to one experienced owner who was hands-on in every aspect, Vitters Shipyard, and an all-star design team that includes two world-famousContinue Reading
One of the largest single-masted wooden yachts built in England is in the water. The sloop-rigged Spirit 111 superyacht launched today as an impressive achievement not just in size, either. She is owner-operated, plus takes fossil-fuel avoidance to a higher level. Set to be the British builder’s biggest yet, the Spirit 111 comes nearly 90Continue Reading
Super sleek, and super cool, Samurai is also a super story. An American who treasured offshore racing commissioned a fast schooner from the French shipyard CMN in the early 2000s. He took delivery of what would become the world-famous, world-record-breaker Mari Cha IV in 2003. As just one example, this 138-footer (42-meter) averaged 19.5 knotsContinue Reading
Babies aren’t the only ones who like swaddling. Check out the contoured, cocoon-like spaces aboard the Spirit 111. Now a few months into the build, Spirit Yachts is showing off her most-unusual configuration. What’s more, as an owner-operated sloop, the Spirit 111 is an engineering accomplishment. The British builder’s biggest yet has curve after curveContinue Reading
With cruising a priority, a seasoned sailor has commissioned a classic performance ketch from Vitters. LOA: 164 feet (50 meters). Having some familiarity with Vitters’ projects, the owner decided to approach the Dutch shipyard. He already knew he wanted his new ketch built in The Netherlands, according to Vitters. The proverbial icing on the cakeContinue Reading