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HEMISPHERE Sailing yacht for charter

• Length: 44.2m (145ft)
• 10/12 guests in 5 cabins
• Built: 2011 (refitted 2023), Pendennis Shipyard, United Kingdom

For those looking for something different to the standard charter, something more exciting and adventurous, something unforgettably special that celebrates the ocean and its inhabitants without sacrificing seven-star comfort and service, congratulations. You have just found your next charter.

• Designed for off the beaten track exploration
• Two principal suites
• Included in price: 16.4m Custom Sports Fishing tender for shore excursions, diving and fishing trips
• Certified PADI dive training centre with two dive instructors as part of the crew - guests can become PADI certified whilst on board
• Large jacuzzi on the sun deck
• Sport tournament standard fishing equipment
• Long standing crew with outstanding charter record
• Unrivalled deck and interior space in 499 GT

About HEMISPHERE

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HEMISPHERE, the world's largest sailing catamaran, is designed to deliver incredible experiences. She has a PADI-certified, Nitrox-capable dive centre for up to 12 guests and Captain Gavin is a qualified dive instructor with encyclopaedic knowledge and infectious passion for marine life in this divers' paradise. There is a 16.4m (53.8ft) sports fishing tender for exploring ashore and reaching special dive sites as well as tournament-standard fishing capabilities.

With a 16.6m (54.5ft) beam, her deck spaces are vast. From her flybridge jacuzzi and al fresco dining areas to her shaded spaces on the main deck aft and the sunbathing trampoline forward where you can watch dolphins play underway, she covers every base for relaxation and entertainment. The two VIP cabins on the main deck each have access to a terrace lounge forward and her award-winning interiors are refined yet instantly welcoming.

HEMISPHERE and her crew live to the maxim 'Sometimes you have to step off the beaten path, for the bigger rewards in life' and relentlessly glowing feedback from delighted guests means they deliver those rewards every time.

'Wow! Once again Captain Gavin you have exceeded our expectations! Our trip was full of surprises and adventure. Truly the best holiday a family could dream of sharing. Thank you for welcoming us back and we look forward to returning next year.'

'You are all amazing. We had such a fabulous week on board, everything about the charter was wonderful. The hospitality of the entire crew was unforgettable, I can't wait to be part of this experience again!'

'I have been on many boats in my 57 years and this holiday has surpassed all of them. The crew are the best we have been with. Sharks, whales, dolphins, sunsets, cocktails, laughter, loads of love -thank you Gavin and crew.'

Tenders & toys

• 1 × Towed tender
• 2 × Tenders
• 1 × Sailing dinghy
• 1 × Deck jacuzzi
• Diving board
• Inflatable platform
• 4 × SeaBobs
• 1 × Kayak
• 1 × Stand up paddleboard
• Inflatable tows
• Dive centre
• Scuba diving equipment
• Fishing gear
• Snorkelling gear

Please note that tenders and toys are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Fitness equipment

• Free weights

Please note that fitness equipment and wellness facilities are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Charter offer

HEMISPHERE, for a limited time, offers a charter in Cocos Island, Costa Rica - from 22 July to end of August - eight days for the price of seven: USD 280,000 + 2,5% tax + 30% APA

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HEMISPHERE YACHT CHARTER

44.2m  /  145'   pendennis   2011 / 2023.

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Cabin Configuration

Special Features:

• Two dive instructors onboard
• Dive room with air and nitrox fills
• Kaleidescape system with hundreds of movies
• Custom Sport Fishing Boat for game fishing
• 61" plasma in lower salon

HEMISPHERE is one of the world's largest luxury catamarans, offering everything a charter guest could possibly dream of.

The 44.2m/145' 'Hemisphere' catamaran yacht built by shipyard Pendennis is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by Michael Leach.

For a luxury yacht charter with a difference, Hemisphere offers a variety of convivial social and dining options, as well as well laid-out deck areas primed for relaxing and entertaining with family and friends.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Hemisphere thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2011, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising two VIP cabins, two double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 4 doubles, 2 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Hemisphere such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand.

Hemisphere benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times plus you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Performance & Range

Hemisphere is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots.

When not cruising Hemisphere has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If you enjoy diving you'll appreciate the diving equipment and the PADI certified professionals on board. Additionally, there are two SEABOBs providing agile cruising and diving. If that isn't enough Hemisphere also features wakeboards, kayaks, WindSurfers, fishing equipment and kneeboards. Hemisphere features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 8.2m/26'11" Scorpian Tender to transport you in style.

Book your next Central America and the South Pacific luxury yacht charter aboard Hemisphere this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the South Pacific.

With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, catamaran yacht Hemisphere has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Hemisphere has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Hemisphere is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 8.2m  /  26'11 Scorpian Tender with 1 x 315 HP engine
• 1 x 4.5m  /  14'9 Castoldi Jet Tender

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Hemisphere Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range Special Commendation
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2012 Interior Design Award: Sailing Yachts Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2012 Exterior Design & Styling Award: Sailing Yachts Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2012 Naval Architecture Award: Sailing Yachts Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2012 Interior Layout Award: Sailing Yachts Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2012 Recreational Area for Guest Use Award Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

PADI CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTRE

Your family and friends could learn to scuba dive on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Sail Yacht Hemisphere is a certified PADI Dive Centre yacht so you could obtain your PADI diving card .

'Hemisphere' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

$260,000 p/week + expenses

High Season

$280,000 p/week + expenses

Cruising Regions

Central America Costa Rica South Pacific Fiji, French Polynesia

Winter Season

October - April

South Pacific Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea

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44m luxury yacht HEMISPHERE is one of the largest sailing catamarans in the world, launched in 2011. Her huge size means she can afford every luxury as well as sail or motor at high speeds. Being a catamaran she is also very stable at sea.

Luxury HEMISPHERE Specifications

Superyacht HEMISPHERE is built Pendennis Shipyard in the UK and features naval architecture by the leading multihull architects Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP). She has 8 crew and is able to accommodate up to 12 guests in luxury in 4 double and 1 twin cabin.

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Luxury Yacht Hemisphere (Project Gemini) has 8 crew and is able to accommodate up to 12 guests in luxury in 4 double and 1 twin cabin.

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Watersports 8.1m Scorpion tender with 315hp engine, 4m Nautica tender, full scuba diving facilities (PADI dive instructor on board), waterskis, wakeboard & tows, 1m high professional diving board, wiindsurfing gear, fishing gear, snorkelling gear Communications & entertainment Satcom & cellular communications facilities, VSAT, Fleet 77, Wi-Fi internet access Comprehensive audio-visual systems, satellite television, iPod/MP3 connections throughout yacht Special Features Spa Pool

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Hemisphere is a 44.20m (145'0"ft) sailing catamaran yacht. A joint effort by Derecktor New York and Pendennis Shipyard, she was launched in 2011. This luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP). The yacht's interior has been designed by Michael Leach Design.

This luxury yacht has an aluminium hull, a beam of 16.60m (54'5"ft) and a 2.80m (9'2"ft) draft.

Hemisphere Accommodation Hemisphere offers accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed, luxury yacht experience.

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Hemisphere was launched by Pendennis in 2011 as the world’s largest privately owned sailing catamaran, at 44.2m LOA. One of the most unique and imposing launches in our 35-year history, she turns heads due to her sheer scale, but equally impressive is the level of luxurious detail within her interior spaces and range of on-board facilities.

Pendennis partnered with leading multihull naval architects Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP) – designers of the 33rd America’s Cup winning multihull. Their innovative design formed the large cross-deck into their trademark ‘ailes de mouette’ which not only dispersed the up-draft wave motion, but also housed the large 12-person tender. One of the more challenging aspects of Hemisphere’s design were the bomb bay doors in the cross-deck, uniquely designed to enable the storage of the tender.

Following her launch, we were delighted to be able to exhibit Hemisphere at Monaco Yacht Show in 2011. Welcoming over 600 guests on board during the week, it was one of our busiest but most rewarding shows.

BUILDER Pendennis

YEAR OF BUILD 2011

TYPE Sailing Yacht - Catamaran

NAVAL ARCHITECT Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost

EXTERIOR STYLING Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost

INTERIOR DESIGN Michael Leach Design

CONSTRUCTION Aluminium

LOA 44.20m (145ft)

BEAM 16.6m (54.46ft)

DRAFT 3.25 loaded

MAX SPEED 13 knots

DISPLACEMENT 300 tons

PENDENNIS REFIT YEAR 2012

PENDENNIS REFIT LOCATION Pendennis Palma

AWARDS Shortlisted: Sailing Catamaran 20m+ IY&A Awards 2012, Finalist: Sailing Yacht 40m+ ISS Awards 2012, Winner: Interior Layout Award, Sailing Yacht ShowBoats Design Awards 2012, Winner: Interior Design Award, Sailing Yacht ShowBoats Design Awards 2012, Judges Commendation: Sailing Yacht 40m+ World Superyacht Awards 2012

The world's largest sailing catamaran (photography Jeff Brown)

External Nav Stations, Jacuzzi & Al Fresco dining area (photography Jeff Brown)

Swim platform with dive centre & compressors in the lazarette, photography - Jeff Brown

Aft Sun Deck & Dining Area which can be enclosed with Eisen Glass Screens (photography Jeff Brown)

Luxurious zoned main salon with internal Nav Station (photograohy Jeff Brown)

VIP Cabin with interiors designed by Michael Leach Design (photography Jeff Brown)

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The 145 ft / 44.2 m Custom catamaran ‘ Hemisphere ‘ is the world’s largest catamaran and was was built in 2011 by Pendennis. This piece of marine art came off the drawing boards of Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP) and the yacht’s interior was designed by Michael Leach. The lines on this boat remind me of VPLP´s earlier performance catamaran designs – read our Lagoon 67 review to see what we mean.

Living Space

Well, we are obviously talking top end luxury on this Supercat. She will sleep up to 12 guests in 5 comfortable en-suite cabins. Plus a crew of 10 crew onboard. The 2 VIP cabins on the main deck have access to the forward terrace lounge forward. It’s a yacht that not even the Sunreef Yachts luxury range can compete with.

Photo credit: Pendennis Shipyard

VPLP has a solid reputation for designing multihulls with projects ranging from ultra-light carbon racing cats to the 138-foot custom catamaran Douce France—previously the world’s largest luxury cat—built at Alumarine in 1999.

Wow Factor Michael Leach was responsible for the interior design – and he had a lot of space to work with. She’s very luxurious yet practical. Watersports include windsurfers, wakeboards, Seabobs, waterskis and so on. The port hull has a fully stocked dive centre that can handle both Air and NITROX tank fills. Just raise the lift-up steps aft to reveal the ultimate dive locker.

Let´s just say, there is a lot of it on Hemisphere!

The oval dining table for 12 has a map of the world etched into its glass top. There´s also a huge dining area below.

Huge Space The huge teak aft deck below is a real WOW factor and this space fits 2 seating areas, a large sunbed and a big oval table set in the shade for lunch when the sun is overhead. The entire area can be closed off with an ‘Eissen glass’ screen and cooled from A/C units located under the flybridge sun pad.

On the main deck, 2 curved sliding doors connect the aft deck with its dining and lounging areas to a 100 m2 saloon, with several zones including a seating area with fantastic views.

Forward of that is a small lobby that leads to the guest cabin in the port hull, a day head to starboard and 2 VIP cabins.

Signature Sugar Scoops And those daybeds at the top of the sugar scoops- let´s not forget those. The whole yacht has been designed with an incredible attention to detail.

The crew quarters occupy much of the starboard hull. Forward is the mess and laundry area, and aft there are three well sized cabins. A happy crew means a happy cuise!

Hemisphere has a selection of tenders including a Castoldi jet tender stowed in the starboard hull and a RIB stowed between the two that is launched via bomber-like hatches.

5 Star Accomodation The TV room is on the main deck, and puts most 5 star hotels to shame. There are Wi-Fi and socket connections, Satcom and Cellular communications, Satellite TV, iPod docking stations and MP3 connections throughout the boat. There’s also 61″ plasma TV in the lower saloon, 42″ plasmas in the VIP staterooms and 32″ LCD TVs in the guest staterooms.

It´s all a far cry from the world´s best selling catamaran! (Read our Lagoon 380 review if you want to compare notes on the 2 boats 😉 )

And she can sail, too. She’ll regularly see 10 knots, and downwind the mainsail and gennaker add up to a total sail area exceeding 12,000 feet: Hemisphere can top out at 20 knots. It’s all powered by that mouth-droppping 53m (174-foot) 5.8-ton carbon mast by Lorima, which flys 865 m2 (9,321 sq ft) to 1118 m2 (12,037 sq ft) of carbon and spectra sails. Incredibly, this amazing catamaran is her owner’s first yacht. It’s a good job he can afford the crew!

A Catamaran with a Garage? Yes. One of the most famous Hemisphere catamaran design features is the “ailes de mouette” or seagull wings under the bridge deck which minimises bridge slam. On Hemisphere the wings serve a secondary purpose: there’s a watertight garage between the two hulls within the seagull wings.

For such a large vessel, she has a very low drag so only requires relatively small engines for her size : energy consumption and noise are kept to a minimum. Midships in each hull are 2 engine rooms with 2x Caterpillar C12s 490hp engines as the power source. There are 3 Caterpillar generators with a total output of 251kW, and there is a thruster fore and aft in both hulls to make life easier in the marina.

Other technical gizmos include a Radio Zeeland control and alarm system with 550 functions including monitoring standing rigging loads to fridge temperatures, plus programmable lighting; navigation, communication and the entertainment system that was supplied by HST with control units in each cabin.

Watersports

Check out this list of toys. Well, if you have the space…..

This cat has been designed for maximising watersports fun. The owners are keen divers, and in fact the initial brief for the yacht came from this angle. A hydraulic swim platform means access to the water is easy, and a springboard, attached to the stern, is a favourite with guests.

All the Toys and More The yacht carries dive scooters, two Seabobs, wakeboards, paddleboards and mountain bikes for onshore exploration. You name it, Hemisphere probably has it covered, including:

• Certified PADI dive centre
• 16.4m F&S Custom sports fishing boat with 2 x 1150hp engines,
• 8.2m Scorpion tender with 400hp engine,
• 4.5m Castoldi jet tender with 125hp,
• Full scuba diving facilities for 12 guests,
• 4 x SeaBobs,
• Windsurfers,
• Kneeboards & tows,
• SUP (Stand up paddle board,
• 4m inflatable water trampoline,
• Inflatables,
• 1m high 2.4m professional diving board,
• Snorkelling gear,
• Sports tournament standard fishing equipment

If you like exploring the underwater world, then you´ll like this next bit.

Hemisphere has a PADI-certified, Nitrox-capable dive centre for up to 12. The ship’s captain is a qualified dive instructor. And then there is the 16.4m (53.8ft) sports fishing tender for getting to those secluded dive sites as well as being a tournament-standard fishing boat.

Entertainment

• State of the art audio visual systems, satellite television
• Wi-Fi and socket connections
• 61″ plasma in lower salon,
• 42″ plasma in VIPs and
• 32″ LCD’s in guest cabins,
• Ipod/MP3 connections throughout the yacht.
• Sat TV (Seatel)Kaleidescape system with a big movie library

If you enjoyed this review, take a look at our Azizam catamaran review which is another classic custom boat – that one’s a smaller package.

Hemisphere Plan

This next section ( Pros and Cons ) is a bit tongue in cheek for this particular custom cat. It’s a process we normally go through on our other multihull reviews. We thought it would be fun!

• All of that space! Come on, this is the largest catamaran around, you are not going to feel claustrophobic on her.
• The garage is a unique feature on this boat. When you have that many toys, you need somewhere for them to go.
• For such a large vessel, she moves. You should see double digits on a beam reach in a decent breeze.
• If you break out into a cold sweat coming into the marina on a windy day, just think of the poor skipper on Hemisphere. Mind you, he or she has bow thrusters and plenty of power in the engines. Oh and the skipper is getting paid to deal with the stress.
• She’s not the cheapest boat to run. Those marina fees are pretty eye watering, and don’t talk to me about filling up with diesel. If you go on the usual adage of 5-10% of the boat’s value on maintenance every year, you are into 7 figures. I can believe that when you think of the cost of the crew
• Most of the power for the service batteries comes from the generators. A more modern design would probably have focused more on green energy. Still, there’s always room for more customisation!

Hemisphere was launched in 2011 and she still sits at the top of the Supercats list. That gives you an idea of how ambitious this yacht build was to begin with. This is the catamaran that all other luxury multihulls aspire to, a work of art from the same team that designed the humble Lagoon 380.

FAQs: Hemisphere Catamaran

How Much Did Hemisphere Cost to Build? Well, that´s not a number that is easy to get hold of, but we are looking at north of $50 million

Can you charter Hemisphere? How much is it for a week? Yes you can, this boat is probably one of the most luxurious dive charters around, but it will cost you more than a Leopard from Sunsail. You are looking at around $250k a week. Everything is negotiable of course.

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CABINS: 5 | GUESTS: 12 | CREW: 10

HEMISPHERE, the world's largest sailing catamaran, is designed to deliver incredible experiences. She has a PADI-certified, Nitrox-capable dive centre for up to 12 guests and Captain Gavin is a qualified dive instructor with encyclopaedic knowledge and infectious passion for marine life in this divers' paradise. There is a 16.4m (53.8ft) sports fishing tender for exploring ashore and reaching special dive sites as well as tournament-standard fishing capabilities.

With a 16.6m (54.5ft) beam, Hemisphere's deck spaces are vast. From her flybridge jacuzzi and al fresco dining areas to her shaded spaces on the main deck aft and the sunbathing trampoline forward where you can watch dolphins play underway, she covers every base for relaxation and entertainment. Two VIP cabins on the main deck each have access to a terrace lounge forward and her award-winning interiors are refined yet instantly welcoming.

HEMISPHERE sailing catamaran and hew crew live to the maxim 'Sometimes you have to step off the beaten path, for the bigger rewards in life' and relentlessly glowing feedback from delighted guests means they deliver those rewards every time.

Hemisphere Sailing Catamaran Reviews

'Wow! Once again Captain Gavin you have exceeded our expectations! Our trip was full of surprises and adventure. Truly the best holiday a family could dream of sharing. Thank you for welcoming us back and we look forward to returning next year.'

'You are all amazing. We had such a fabulous week on board, everything about the charter was wonderful. The hospitality of the entire crew was unforgettable, I can't wait to be part of this experience again!'

'I have been on many boats in my 57 years and this holiday has surpassed all of them. The crew are the best we have been with. Sharks, whales, dolphins, sunsets, cocktails, laughter, loads of love -thank you Gavin and crew.'

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SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 44.2 metres (145')

Beam: 16.6 metres (54' 5")

Draft: 3.10 metres (10' 2")

Number of Guests: 12

Number of Crew: 10

Built: 2011

Builder: Pendennis

Naval Architect: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost

Flag: Cayman Islands

Hull Construction: Aluminium

Hull Configuration: Multi hull

Air conditioning, Deck Jacuzzi, WiFi connection on board

ACCOMMODATION

Number of Cabins: 5

Cabin Configuration: 4 Double, 1 Twin

Bed Configuration: 2 Pullman, 4 Double, 2 Single

Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C12's Fuel consumption: (230 l/per hour combined yacht & tender) Generators: 250 litres per day.

Cruising Speed: 11 knots

Fuel Consumption: 230 Litres/Hr

TENDERS & WATER SPORTS

1 x T/T HEMISPHERE 16.4m (54ft)F&S Custom sports fishing boat with 2 x CAT C18 1150hp (25 knots / 225 litres per hour) Ideal for game fishing, diving or guest excursion 8.2m Scorpion tender with 400hp engine 4.5m Castoldi jet tender with 125 hp Full scuba diving facilities for 12 guests, 4 x SeaBobs windsurfers, kayak, waterskis, wakeboard, kneeboards & tows stand up paddle board 4m inflatable water trampoline inflatables 1m high 2.4m professional diving board snorkelling gear fishing gear

✔ Certified PADI dive training centre with two dive instructors as part of the crew - guests can become PADI certified whilst on board ✔ She offers unrivalled space coupled with relaxed luxury ✔ INCLUDED in price: 16.4m Custom Sports Fishing tender - ideal for shore excursions, diving and fishing trips ✔ Incredible crew led by the outstanding charter captain Gavin Bladen

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Nature and Nurture on Yacht HEMISPHERE

Designed and built as the ideal watersport and adventure platform for charter guests to enjoy both the above and below water experience, the world’s largest cruising catamaran, SY HEMISPHERE, will transport you to the very heart of this great wonder of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.

Fresh from her sojourn in New Zealand , the sublime 145-foot (44.2-m) multihull will spend the next six months cruising the more than 600 islands and atolls of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia , treating her guests to 5-star luxury onboard as well as copious opportunities for exploration and thrilling on-water action.

As her Captain, Gavin Bladen explains: " HEMISPHERE doesn't attract the party crowd. While her guests come from all over the world, they certainly have something in common. They enjoy the finer things in life, and they are all genuine, fun-loving individuals who want to try new experiences and spend quality time with their family and friends."

Custom-built from the hull up, HEMISPHERE took nearly seven years to build, with the objective of creating the ultimate adventure vessel.

Her Owner and Captain Gavin, both avid divers, conceptualised their dream yacht – the luxurious and practical craft that would deliver incredible charter experiences. And so began the decade-long project that resulted in the one of a kind HEMISPHERE .

The layout is designed over two levels creating massive spaces for socialising, storage and optimal comfort and privacy for guests.

One of the main advantages of a catamaran is its increased volume thanks to twin hulls. HEMISPHERE 's dual pontoons provide a beam of 16 metres, making the saloon a vast area of 1,000-square-feet, comparable to yachts twice her size, and boasting a 360-degree view from all vantage points.

The interior fit-out is lavish and one of the yacht's prime features. The variety of finishes is breathtaking: 18 types of leather, 15 sorts of stone, timbers that include walnut, brushed oak and wenge. But the Owner was fastidious about not titivating HEMISPHERE with 'over the top' decoration. Furnishings and décor items were chosen with restraint to preserve valuable space for guests to relax, enjoy their surrounds and socialise.

True to her purpose, HEMISPHERE is all about relaxation and appreciation of nature. From her massive flybridge, with plenty of lounge area adjacent to the Jacuzzi, guests will savour the shimmering ocean and island views.

Every meal will inspire the soul and the palate, with a unique oval-shaped glass table on the main aft deck which features the intricately map of the world's seven continents. On the deck below is more formal dining area.

Captain Gavin and his multi-skilled crew have been together since HEMISPHERE launched in 2011, snatching several major international awards including the prestigious Golden Neptune awards in 2012 in both the Sailing Yacht Interior Design and Interior Layout categories.

As with all luxury charters, it is the crew who ensure their guests have a most memorable charter experience.

HEMISPHERE has 10 highly competent crew, specialising in scuba diving and watersports instruction, as well as boasting a 54-foot support vessel, the TT HEMISPHERE.

This dynamic boat is used as a tender and fishing boat, allowing guests to catch their own dinner during their charter and enjoy the thrill of the chase. HEMISPHERE is able to tag and release marlin, which will be ideal for guests chartering near Lizard Island and the Ribbon Reefs, where 'granders' (marlin in excess of 1,000 pounds) abound.

In this region you can charter from Cairns, to sublime Double Island, through the Low Isles, Opal Reef, Escape Reef, legendary fishing grounds of Ribbon Reefs, to Pixie's Pinnacle, the Cod Hole and Lizard Island.

There's a qualified yoga instructor onboard and guests will also be spoilt in the culinary delights of HEMISPHERE , under the talented direction of Chef Linus, who specialises in adding his own European-trained touch to seasonal local ingredients and fresh-caught seafood.

HEMISPHERE is truly unique among the world's luxury charter vessels, and the most incredible way to immerse yourself in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

Contact your charter expert at the Luxury Charter Group to book your next Australian yachting holiday on HEMISPHERE .

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Helming Hemisphere

Gavin bladen is skipper on the 145-foot hemisphere, the largest privately owned sailing catamaran in the world. here, he speaks about his illustrious career..

Written by Hillary Buckman Photography by Burgess

30 March 2017

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Name:  Gavin Bladen Nationality:  British Age:  42 Current Yacht:   Hemisphere

OCEAN: How did you start out in yachting and how long have you been at sea?

While backpacking around Australia for a year in 1992/93 I did my PADI Open Water Course with Cairns Dive Centre, which led to my first boat job as deckhand on board their  Coral Reeftel .

While  Coral Reeftel  taught me the basics of deckhand work, cleaning, engine checks, tender handling, mooring and docking, assisting the engineer, painting and chipping and generally sweating away in the engine rooms, I was more drawn to the diving side of the industry after watching the diving instructors and dive masters interacting with the backpacker girls.

It was then down to Airlie Beach to complete my PADI Divemaster’s course with ProDive. I then worked as dive master on their SY  Flying Dutchman  and occasionally SY  Romance  for the rest of my stay in Australia.

After 13 months away it was back to the UK to save up for the next adventure, which would be focused on diving. In 1994 I headed back to Pro-Dive in Airlie beach to refresh my diving skills and get ready to sit my PADI Instructors Exam. It was on this trip that somebody said I would like the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean if I enjoyed the Whitsundays so much, however my goal was to move to Australia.

I spent 1994 investigating the option of moving permanently to Australia, but with no degree and no formal training in any occupation Australia was keen to attract, my score in the immigration point system was struggling to get out of single figures never mind the 150 points required.

Over the next few months, drawings were reviewed, conference calls held and the list whittled down to Marc Van Peteghem over in Paris. A month later, I left the British Virgin Islands and was sitting in a naval architects office to oversee the design phase – this was July 2004. At the first preliminary meeting it was recommended that the design should increase from 130 to 136 feet to provide more room in the aft cabins.

Then, sitting in Paris I’m presented with drawings for a 145-foot cat. Everyone was shrugging shoulders and couldn’t explain the additional nine feet. When I called the owner he said, “Don’t worry, we’ll find a use for the space” – so we were now going to build the largest sailing catamaran in the world!

It was a long process and the learning curve was often vertical, but we surrounded ourselves with the best designers, engineers and vendors we could and after 18 months in Paris we were ready to cut aluminium in America. Unfortunately the next four years proved tough as the American yard mismanaged the build contract and drove themselves into bankruptcy. We were beset with legal battles, negotiations and a constant stream of unfulfilled promises until we were able to free the project from the failed yard.

Hemisphere was completed at Pendennis Shipyard in the UK, where the project was shipped to in October 2009, and over the next 22 months we finally reach our goal, with Hemisphere launched and commissioned in August 2011.

Unfortunately Hurricanes Luis and Marilyn had beaten me to the Caribbean and brought havoc to the area. While the British Virgin Islands had faired extremely well, the US Virgin Islands were devastated, along with the start of the tourist season.

OCEAN: Can you describe some of your most exhilarating and challenging adventures to date?

Overseeing the design and building of Hemisphere was the most challenging adventure, but also one of the most rewarding. Our farewell from Pendennis and the town of Falmouth was a firework display off the main beach. We departed the shipyard in the failing light of a summer’s evening, and headed out of the bay and around past the castle and down to the beach. Hemisphere was finally clear from her shrouds of protection and could finally be seen in all her glory. We hovered off the beach as dusk gave way to dark, which was quickly replaced by the chaos of fireworks overhead. Hemisphere turned to face the beach and blasted her horns as a final farewell, which was greeted by an amazing applause that gave me goosebumps – I will always remember that evening. Then we turned and he headed off into the English Channel, en route to the Med.

OCEAN: What is your favourite thing about being a superyacht captain?

Teaching and showing people something new. I take as much enjoyment teaching a kid how to snorkel as I do an adult how to dive. It doesn’t matter how outgoing or adventurous the guests are when they arrive, we can always find something new to make their trip memorable.

OCEAN: Hemisphere has cruised through Panama, Costa Rica, Cocos, Galapagos and French Polynesia. Was this an easy process and how successful has it been so far?

It’s all about organisation, research and having the right contacts. It’s easy to run yachts that only do the milk run, however the effort to venture off the beaten path is rewarded by discoveries, adventures and friends you make along the way and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Galapagos was probably the trickiest out of these destinations. Unfortunately while they are busy thinking up new rules to protect the area, they are sometimes losing sight of the initial goal. I’m not one to typically write thank you notes to the places we visit, however I did elect to write to the national parks with suggestions how they could help themselves and maybe make things easier for future visiting yachts. In the letter I praise the decision to limit visitor numbers to the Galapagos, but point out that the initiative of giving local boats first visiting rights results in visiting yachts having to revisit certain areas, thus meaning a lot of unnecessary travel, traffic and fuel being burnt.

I was also critical of the diving legislation; regulations have contributed to the development of a monopoly situation where only six live-aboard dive boats have the right to the two premier dive sites, Darwin and Wolfe.

Hemisphere paid out US$48,000 in cruising fees, $1600 in Park entrance fees, over $5000 in port and harbour fees, almost $10,000 in having two guides onboard and just under $20,000 in local dive boat services but we still didn’t have the right to take the owner to Darwin and Wolfe. To do this we would have had to rent a live-aboard dive boat on a weekly basis and paid out an additional $60,000! Why should a private company have the right to charge $60,000 for the privilege to dive the premier dive sites in Galapagos, while the park sees nothing of this income? The park also needs to improve the standard of its local dive operators, unfortunately a few operators fall well short of acceptable standards.

OCEAN: What has been your favourite destination to visit so far and why?

Isla Cocos, Costa Rica. It’s a small island off the coast of Costa Rica. The island is stunning and was used in the opening credits of Jurassic Park . It’s lush, green and while we were there it rained, creating over 60 waterfalls that plunged into the ocean off the cliffs. The camera crews for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week are regular visitors and for good reason, the diving is phenomenal.

OCEAN: You recently undertook some maintenance work. Where did you get this done and what work was undertaken?

Doing maintenance in remote places is always tricky, however we have been able to haul Hemisphere out in French Polynesia at the navy dry dock facility in Papeete, which went very smoothly.

For some of the more technical maintenance we have flown in professionals from Europe. It does add to the cost, but it allows us to stay in paradise and with a little creativity we have managed to undertake everything we wanted to do.

OCEAN: What honest and direct advice do you have for maritime authorities/government/superyacht industry association types on how to better serve the needs of private visiting superyachts and charter yachts?

Yachts can bring a wealth of economic advantages to the locations they visit, and the easier it is to arrive, stay, have access to visas for crew with less favourable passports and operate the yacht’s business, the better it is for all.

This year we will cruise French Polynesia, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand, all of which will be fairly easy to operate in, however we are already starting to jump through hoops to set ourselves up in Australia, which is 10 months before we actually arrive, just to ensure everything will be in order.

OCEAN: If young Australians and Kiwis are looking to enter the yachting industry as a profession, what advice do you have for them?

Don’t jump around. Find a yacht you like and stay with it for a while and learn everything you can. Unfortunately it is becoming the norm for crews to jump boats to look for career advancement or more lucrative deals without building up any meaningful duration or experience from the yachts they’ve worked on. While certificates and tickets are required in the industry, it unfortunately doesn’t mean the candidates have the practical skills to hold the position.

One of the first things I look at when reviewing a CV is longevity in past positions, if the candidate moves frequently I just pick up the next CV.

OCEAN: If you weren’t in the yachting industry what do you think you’d be doing?

Taking anti-depressants and looking out of a dreary office window thinking that there must be more to life!

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