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Q5 Quintessential Catamaran Launched in New Zealand

By Ben Roberts

Yachting Developments has proudly announced the launch of the 30.48m sailing catamaran Q5 Quintessential.

Measuring 100ft (30.48m) in length and a staggering 48ft (14.68m) in beam, Q5 has been built in high strength weight saving composite materials to meet and exceed stringent GL class survey requirements.

Q5 will make its way under Auckland’s Harbour Bridge at low water and will continue sea trials and commissioning on Auckland Harbour for the next two weeks before beginning her maiden voyage cruising the Pacific.

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Catamaran sailing super-yacht QUINTESSENTIAL cruising 4-cabin flybridge

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30.5 m (100'00" )

14.64 m (48'00" )

2.1 m (6'10" )

110 t (121.25 us ton)

450 m² (4,844 ft²)

600 ch (600 hp)

8,000 l (2,113 gal)

3,500 l (925 gal)

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30.49m  /  100' | yachting developments | 2012.

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• Multi-award winning
• Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Sailing Yacht classification
• Interior design from RWD
• Sleeps 10 overnight

The multi-award winning 30.49m/100' sail yacht 'Quintessential' was built by Yachting Developments in New Zealand at their Auckland shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house RWD and she was delivered to her owner in June 2012. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Warwick Yacht Design.

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Quintessential has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Quintessential is built with a composite hull and composite superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar 460hp engines running at 2800rpm, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots. Her water tanks store around 6,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Sailing Yacht classification society rules, and is MCA LY2 Compliant.

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Quintessential Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2013 Best Sailing Multihull Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 Interior Design Award: Sailing Yachts Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 Exterior Design & Styling Award: Sailing Yachts Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 Interior Layout Award: Sailing Yachts Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 Recreational Area for Guest Use Award Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 Holistic Design Award Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2013 Judges' Special Award Winner

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‘Quintessential’ is a 100.03ft  /30.49m  motor yacht built in 2012 by Yachting Developments. Her luxury exterior is the work of Warwick Yacht Design, and her interior design is by Redman Whiteley Dixon.

She’s attractive on the outside, and beautifully designed inside. She is furnished to a good standard, and offers comfortable accommodation for guests.

Quintessential’s interior layout sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 rooms. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

You’ll find many leisure and entertainment facilities onboard, making her ideal for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s ample space for enjoying an alfresco lunch or dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and working on your tan.

Quintessential sails at a cruising speed of 12 knots, and you’ll be able to take in the stunning view as you sail in style. This combination of style and performance adds to her overall popularity.

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The beautiful Quintessential catamaran

By Adrian Prisca

Updated on August 31, 2017

Built as a 30 meter platform “large enough for the whole family and friends” and sufficiently stable to provide comfort and luxury, the stunning sailing catamaran Quintessential was first planned back in 2004. It was launched in Auckland during June 2012, in front of large masses of folk.

Completed by Yachting Developments after long struggles, political set-backs, economical crisis and tons of physical and psychic efforts, alongside Superyacht Interiors New Zealand, the Quintessential is a true master of the seas. Boasting with contemporary, top notch teak interiors the vessel is both a modern cruiser and a classically extravagant rig.

The two aforementioned brands, working closely with Southern Spars, have managed to put together a masterful piece of engineering, extremely simple to operate by a slim number of crew members as well as pristinely clean. And there’s more – the harmony between the sails, the sailing systems and rig has been accomplished by the specialists behind MCM, Yachting Development, Doyle Sails and Southern Spars.

It was tested around the Hauraki Gulf, and, to be honest, it turned out to be extremely agile, pretty fast and superbly exciting to sail. The speed of 18 knots may not seem much to you, but for a super catamaran like the Quintessential, it’s quite an achievement. And imagine experiencing such a nice cruise while sitting in the 180 degrees glazed saloon. The spot is able to accommodate up to 10 guests, for both lounge and exquisite dinners, with long stemmed glasses and luxurious crockery.

Quintessential’s first long journey was done between New Zealand and Fiji. It was completed in a mere 5 days. The second passage was planned to reach Tahiti – everyone aboard was exponentially amazed by the capabilities of the yacht and the comfort it is able to provide.

We chose to show it to our readers for a bit of visual pleasure. Ok, this may not turn out to be just “a bit”, but anyways! Make sure you got a Kleenex beside you, it may prove quite useful!

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This is the case for 'Quintessential', a brand new catamaran built in composites, and recently launched in New Zealand by Yachting Developments. We like the resolutely innovative look of the boat, designed by Warwick Yacht Design and with an interior from the talented Redman Whitely Dixon. The first tests have been very conclusive, and less than three weeks after its launch, the boat has left with its new owner for the Pacific islands. During the tests, Quintessential's cruising speed was between 10 and 12 knots under engine (2 x 455hp) with a top speed of 14 knots and above all, 14 knots under sail with just 12 knots of true wind (builder's data)!!! Not bad for a catamaran whose displacement is 115 tonnes.    As for the accommodation, there is everything you could dream about aboard, as you can imagine. But if you are lacking in imagination, go and have a look at the builder's web site, to dream a little...  

For more information: www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz

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Measuring 100ft (30.48m) in length and a staggering 48ft (14.63m) in beam, the sailing yacht Q5 Quintessential , also known as build number YD66, has been recently launched by the prestigious NZ builder Yachting Developments . In order to meet and exceed strict GL class survey requirements, the Q5 superyacht has been constructed in high strength weight saving composite materials.

30.48m luxury sailing yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD66) by Yachting Developments

The luxury yacht Q5 Quintessential (hull YD66) will make her way under Auckland ‘s Harbour Bridge at low water and will continue sea trials and commissioning on Auckland Harbour for the next two weeks before beginning her maiden voyage cruising the Pacific .

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Catamaran Q5 Quintessential launched by Yachting Developments

Last week we reported the imminent launch of the 30.48m catamaran sailing yacht Q5 (hull YD66) under construction at Yachting Developments. It is now the case, and she's christened Q5 Quintessential .

As a reminder, Q5 Quintessential is designed by Warwick Yacht Design and built in composite. She offers spacious accommodation thanks to a beam of 14.63m. The interior is designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon with accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins plus a crew of six.

Q5 Quintessential is now cruising to Auckland to complete her sea trials before delivery. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for the Pacific.

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Each voyage calls upon small ports that are typically considered “yacht playgrounds," Thatcher Brown, the Chief Commercial Officer at Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD and co-owner of Four Seasons Yachts, tells Traveler. Passengers can expect to sail between Caribbean and Mediterranean coastal havens almost exclusively visited by private vessels .

When the yacht launches in January 2026, it will first head to the Caribbean, where it will complete seven-night, island-hopping itineraries between St. Barths, Nevis, the Grenadines, St Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Curaçao, and Aruba.

Then in March 2026, the ship will cross the Atlantic and begin sailing its Grand Mediterranean voyages , which include visits to alluring towns in Croatia, Gibraltar, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Travelers can also expect to access “under-the-radar” Greek islands , like Ios and Milos, as well as more popular Grecian destinations like Athens and Santorini, according to a Four Seasons release.

Guests will have the option to adjoin suites to accommodate families or other groups traveling together.

Sure the destinations sound glamorous—but it might be difficult for passengers to depart the ship and leave behind the luxe accommodations on board. Specifically the guest suites—which will offer 50% more living space per guest than any other competitor currently at sea, according to the company’s release.

Each space will offer floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the sea, bathrooms with double vanities, and large closets. “Almost every single bed on this whole yacht is facing the sea,” Johannson says. “All the rooms there have this clarity to them. They are very exclusive, but they have a beautiful simplicity.”

Every suite will also offer private outdoor terraces. What’s more: guests will have the option to adjoin suites to accommodate families or other groups traveling together. There are more than 100 different adjoining configurations, including the option to reserve the entire side of a deck—an opportunity that would afford a group of travel companions more than 13,000 square feet of living space.

The Four Seasons Yacht will be divided between Funnel and Loft Suites, each with private outdoor terraces.

But the true showstopper on board is sure to be the Funnel Suite. Located on the very top deck where the funnel or smokestack would traditionally be, the Funnel Suite is essentially the ship’s penthouse, spanning four floors and 9,975 square feet. The massive space will feature three bedrooms and a terrace with outdoor dining space, splash pool, and outdoor showers. But the suite’s best amenity will be its views. The four-story, floor-to-ceiling windows have been fitted with the largest piece of contiguous curved glass at sea, offering sweeping 280-degree views of the ocean as the yacht sails from port to port.

Voyages on board the Four Seasons yacht haven’t yet opened for general booking, but interested travelers can join the yacht’s waitlist in hopes of securing one of the elegant suites on the 2026 itineraries.

Four Seasons Yachts: 5 Facts and First Look at 2026 Itineraries

Sean O'Neill , Skift

March 26th, 2024 at 4:19 PM EDT

Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express.

Sean O'Neill

Four Seasons revealed on Tuesday the first itineraries for its new brand, Four Seasons Yachts. The hospitality company also shared the first renderings of its maiden vessel, which it has yet to name.

Here are five facts that stood out.

1. Four Seasons’ first yacht will take turns sailing the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

When the Four Seasons Yachts brand begins service in January 2026, its first vessel will cruise to the Caribbean for weeklong trips among the islands of St. Barths, Nevis, the Grenadines, St Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Curaçao, and Aruba.

In March 2026, the yacht will cross the Atlantic and begin trips that stop at ports in Croatia, Gibraltar, Montenegro, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. Several itineraries will feature stops in Greece, including Athens, Ios, Santorini, and Milos.

2. Four Seasons Yachts will favor ports only private vessels tend to visit.

Four Seasons Yachts is a brand that belongs to a new generation of cruise ship offerings known as superyachts. These commercial vessels are bigger than a private yacht but smaller than a cruise ship.

An advantage of superyachts compared to typical cruise ships is that they can visit ports of call ordinarily only with the infrastructure to support small private vessels.

This agility will let the first Four Season Yacht visit more than 130 spots in over 30 countries and territories in its first year alone. A sample stop could let guests easily explore Martinique’s volcanic coral reefs and lush rainforest landscapes in a way they couldn’t if sailing on a traditional large luxury liner.

Other brands in the category include the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which already has ships at sea, and Orient Express Silenseas, which intends to debut in 2026.

3. The superyachts intend to take design to a higher level than the standard luxury cruise liner.

The 14-deck luxury vessel is inspired by Aristotle Onassis’ iconic yacht Christina O, according to Four Seasons and its partner Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings and shipbuilder Fincantieri.

The ship will have 95 guest suites created by the brand’s creative director, Prosper Assouline, along with Tillberg Design of Sweden .

4. Suites on a Four Seasons yacht will emphasize space.

The first vessel from Four Seasons Yachts promises to have “50% more living space per guest” than what’s available on the Ilma , the first ship to debut from rival player Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection .

Suites will offer floor-to-ceiling windows, double vanity bathrooms, and large private balconies, as just-shared images reveal.

The largest suites range from 2,981 to 9,975 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space.

5. Amenities will include a 66-foot saltwater pool and a marina deck.

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Photo credit: A rendering of the planned first luxury vessel from the new superyacht brand Four Seasons Yachts. Source: Four Seasons.

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S tudents in the Washington Yacht Club (WYC) accuse the University of Washington (UW) of working to stop a 75-year history of teaching students to sail.

Those students told KOMO News that the UW’s plans to renovate the docks near Husky Stadium will eliminate the docks they use to store their 70 boats, thus taking away their ability to teach students to sail.

“It would really mean, like a death blow to the community,” said Renee Chien, the current Rear Commodore of WYC.

The U.W. has plans to repair and remove docks. The total dock space will be reduced by 4,000 square feet. 

“And the university has actually given us a statement as of March that we will no longer be able to keep beyond one boat on the dock,” said Chien. 

UW told KOMO News that the club only needs to move some of the club's boats short term.

“We have up to 75 boats. We’ve got everything from sailboats up to a 44-foot ocean-going vessel and everything in between,” said William Rae, another member of WYC.

Once the renovation is completed in 2025, the university told KOMO that UW recreation will no longer maintain dock storage space, so the WYC and the Union Bay Rowing Club would each be able to maintain just one boat at the dock.

“It would mean the loss of something that I have poured my heart and soul into,” said Chien. “And I feel like that is the case for most people that I work with in the WYC, who like are united by their common love of sailing.”

Chien told KOMO she just joined the WYC in November, to learn to sail and loves it so much, she’s already been out sailing 22 of the past 23 days.

“I grew up in Taipei, Taiwan and as an international student, I wouldn’t have felt like my roots were planted firmly anywhere. I thought maybe I would stay in Seattle maybe I wouldn’t, but I didn’t feel attached and it was really because of sailing and because of my access to the water and this newfound connection that I have with the Puget Sound that I feel like I would like to stay here to keep sailing and keep building the community here,” explained Chien.

Perhaps the best part of getting out on one of the 70 boats to learn to sail, is the price. Students pay just $39 per quarter.

“And if we lose that that’s a huge loss to people being able to enter into a sport that traditionally has such a high barrier,” said Rae.

Sailing lessons in Seattle cost several hundred dollars a month.

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Construction on the docks and beach at the UW is scheduled to start in January and UW told KOMO that they are still working with the WYC through this process.

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