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Spirit 111: This sailing art gallery is one of the most sensational yachts ever built

• Toby Hodges
• September 29, 2020

A technical masterpiece or a piece of art? The new Spirit 111 is somehow both, and is one of the most remarkable large yachts Toby Hodges has ever sailed

Powering upwind with green water rushing over the leeward rail, an enormous mahogany-clad wheel in hand and a view of the cleanest flush decks ahead, I couldn’t help but feel this was as good as it gets. This is real big boat sailing, yachting glamour at its finest.

It is tempting to compare this Spirit 111, with her timeless lines and towering sloop rig, to the mighty J Class , which are well known to evoke such rapturous feelings. After all, this is the largest single-masted wooden yacht to be built in Britain since the oldest existing J, Shamrock V , launched in 1930.

However, striking though any initial impressions are, there is so much more to the Ipswich-built Spirit 111 than first meets the eye. It has a multitude of qualities which combine to make it incomparable. In short, this is one of the most sensational yachts ever built.

Toby enjoys all the space to himself at the deep, secure helm. The cockpit seems like it is sculpted from a tree; the tables lower to form sunbeds. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images

First, there is the scale of the project. Not only is this one of the largest timber craft constructed on our shores, it is also one of very few yachts of this size capable of being sailed without a professional crew.

Spirit’s new flagship is a technical masterpiece. It is conceived to be one of the most environmentally friendly superyachts to date, a particularly demanding brief which has driven some fascinating solutions for the equipment and engineering throughout.

And finally – yet to my mind fundamentally – this Spirit 111 is an art exhibition, a yacht that takes aesthetics to new heights. The interior, from layout to furniture design to craftsmanship, is unlike anything seen on a boat before.

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Bespoke brief

Geist , German for ghost or spirit, is “a project for someone who wanted to do something different from the norm,” confirms Spirit’s managing director, Nigel Stuart. This someone is a young European owner in his mid-thirties, who already has a Spirit 52 , but wanted something larger.

The result of his clear vision is a celebration of bespoke design and engineering. Going below decks feels like walking into a gallery. As long as you can put practicality aside, it’s a mind-boggling, fantastical experience.

The initial design started at 90ft, but in a clue to the importance of aesthetics, got stretched an additional 20ft to ensure the most appealing lines. A skipper will help maintain the yacht, but while on board the owner wants to sail it himself. There isn’t even accommodation for crew. Many of us who view private time aboard our boats as sacrosanct may understand such a request, but it is rarely seen on this scale.

Hoisting the code sail – but most operations are done with the push of a button. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images

Our trial sail proved that such self-sufficiency really is possible, with most operations able to be carried out from the helm pedestal.

Sound of silence

I joined Geist at Endeavour Quay, Gosport, a significant venue for it was here, under the yard’s former owner, Camper & Nicholsons, that the British J Class yachts were built in the 1930s.

Leaving port is a smooth, peaceful affair. As we glided silently away from the dock and entered the bustle of Portsmouth Harbour, the only detectable noise on board came from the turning of the prop or the whir of a hydraulic pump.

‘She handled full sail up with delicious ease.’ Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

The Torqeedo electric drive is always ready for instant activation, with no pre-heat needed and no throttle lag. Just push the lever. This is particularly handy if you need a quick burst of power to help the bows through the wind or to clear an obstruction while under sail. Spirit has also fitted a power on/off button, a sensible safety measure to avoid accidental operation.

Hoisting sail is equally without fuss. It involves using one finger on a portable remote control to instruct the boom mandrel to unfurl the main, and another to direct the main halyard to pull the sail up the four-spreader carbon mast.

As the genoa released, I let the bows fall off a little and Geist powered up gracefully. What a feeling!

‘You need to adjust your mindset aboard this yacht.’ Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

We were treated to a proper sea trial of an elegant large yacht. Sailing upwind at 10-11.5 knots and back down at 12-14 knots makes the Solent seem pretty small. It is a delight in both directions, but particularly on the breeze with a rail awash and 23-27 knots blowing over the decks.

Sheeting off a bit of main in gusts is done via the push of another button to release the captive mainsheet or drop the traveller down the rail. It all seemed so manageable considering the sail area aloft. These are the largest sails yet produced by the OneSails UK loft and use its 4T Forte technology, a recyclable performance cloth.

It was also the most breeze Geist had sailed in and we kept full sail up for the duration. She handled it all with delicious ease as we worked our way through the deeper parts of the Solent.

Traditional overhangs surrender lots of space over modern designs, but there is good stowage in two huge lazarette lockers. Two road legal electric motorbikes store in the starboard locker. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images

In its own class

It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing this Spirit to a J Class. I’ve been lucky enough to sail a few Js, including the three built at Camper & Nicholsons that are still afloat today. But there are fundamental differences.

Js are traditional long-keelers that are three times the weight of Geist . They are stubborn, awkward yachts to handle and certainly need a large crew who know their salt. If the helmsman doesn’t work in harmony with the mainsail trimmer, for example, a recalcitrant J will refuse to turn.

Not so the Spirit. This is a lightweight composite machine, a speedster in comparison, complete with T-keel, a carbon spade rudder and direct steering. If you have sailed a Spirit before, you will know they are highly rewarding on the wheel and the Spirit 111 is no different. It’s balanced and delightfully direct.

Angled panels house the plotters and controls for the hydraulics and electronics. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images

This Spirit 111 is perhaps more comparable to the Js when it comes to use of technology . The original J Class owners were known for pushing innovation in their quest for America’s Cup spoils. Spirit Yachts has done the same here, with a focus on ease of operation and environmental efficiency.

Geist ’s highly technical construction uses wood epoxy on stainless steel space frames to ensure a stiff structure for a light displacement under 60 tonnes. The majority of this weight has been kept central and low down, with little to weigh down the 40ft of overhangs, which all equates to a high righting moment and ballast ratio (45%).

The times when I was left alone in the cockpit, with 80ft or so of flush deck up ahead and all that sail area above, were particularly exhilarating and I started to understand the owner’s desire to sail short-handed.

The high-voltage lithium battery bank is mounted on shock absorbers. Photo: Mike Bowden

With the push-button controls making it a doddle to trim, and backwinding winches making it easier and safer to ease high loads, in fact Geist is more analogous to an overgrown daysailer than a J, which is more appropriate given the owner’s brief.

Where Js are bewitching to sail upwind, modern performance boats are all about the downwind thrills. The Spirit 111 gives you a taste of both, making you crave every minute on the helm.

Once past Cowes, we hoisted the furling code sail. Manhandling such a large sail, combined with the occasional groan from a loaded winch, were telling reminders of Geist ’s size and power. But once set and trimmed, the cableless sail helped generate that sportsboat feel, especially when we had the sea room to heat it up a little.

Wine glass transom and the beautiful classic lines of Geist . Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

Hand crafted wonder

The credit for Geist ’s timeless lines and her balance under sail goes to Spirit’s co-founder Sean McMillan, who has drawn all the Spirit yachts to date. He has also built up a team of world-class craftsmen in his Ipswich yard.

Look anywhere around Geist ’s deck and you’ll be struck by the hand-built details. Around her flush aft deck, for example, you’ll notice the eyelet fairleads in the transom, the way the bulwark curves around her pushpit and the perfect angle of the ensign staff. This is the type of deck jewellery Spirit specialises in. But the real showpiece aboard Geist is reserved for below decks.

I cannot think of another yacht that is so impressive on the outside, so thrilling and memorable to sail, yet the interior is even more striking.

The saloon seating is made from strips of 10x10mm American walnut, steam-bent into shape, and took 2,000 hours to build. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

The owner had visited Antelope Canyon in Arizona and drew inspiration from its famously smooth, flowing sandstone shapes, the light beams and reflections. The resultant S-shaped layout of Geist ’s interior, with its free-flowing curves and sculptural furniture, is nothing short of an artistic wonderland.

The saloon table and surround seating, floodlit by a fanlight of glass in the coachroof above, is the centrepiece of the yacht. Artistic simplicity like this is incredibly hard to achieve.

There are only two vertical bulkheads on the boat and only three different types of timber used: sipo (mahogany) bulkheads, teak soles and American walnut furniture. The sipo has all been cut from one log to ensure matching grain throughout, which makes for a magnificent sight.

Saloon seating detail. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

For the first time Spirit used an independent design agency, Rhoades Young, who came up with the novel layout and drew the capstan-style table. This table has 64 wooden legs, all of which are curved, each with slightly different measurements.

Two former Spirit employees, Will Fennell and Ben Jackson, fashioned the artistic steam-bent seating. This exquisitely detailed design feature, which is also replicated on the bedheads in the owner’s and VIP cabins, “blurs the line between furniture and sculpture,” declares Jonathan Rhoades.

Initially the galley was designed to join this table and seating arrangement, however the owner didn’t want anything to detract from the centrepiece. Even now all galley elements are hidden below the countertop and inside lockers.

Galley sink in yellow metal. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

Visuals first

Aesthetics, you quickly learn, trump all else on Geist . The owner didn’t want to see door handles, so Spirit used sensor-activated latches. Placing a finger across the recessed sensor triggers the latch (and yes, if you lose power, the doors all open automatically).

The joiners have managed to match the grain on these bowed-out sections to the rest of the bulwark, thereby camouflaging the handle recesses by maintaining a contoured look. The result is that you can’t see any cabins from the saloon, or even their doors, just an undulating maze of mahogany.

“This is someone who really knows what he wants as the overall picture,” Stuart comments.

The capstan table has 64 legs, each one a slightly different shape and measurement. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

The sofa to starboard appears to float, seemingly growing out of the side of the hull. Above this a panel can be removed to reveal the sailing instruments and electronics that would typically be at the navstation. These screens are hidden away when the yacht is at rest.

The shadow gaps in the panels and joiner work are so precise you can’t see where lockers are built in. Were it not pointed out to me I’d never have noticed the door opposite the owner’s cabin, which leads into a large mechanical room.

There are no discernible fixings, no plumbing visible in the four ensuite heads. The owner didn’t even want the heads to be seen. Lift the solid timber lid of a heads and you’ll find sections for loo roll and a brush neatly built-in and concealed. It’s precision craftsmanship to the very last detail.

Interior lighting adjusts automatically to match the conditions. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

There are no visible light switches either. The lighting uses a network of motion-activated and light-sensitive sensors. If it goes cloudy above the saloon fanlight windows, the interior light adjusts accordingly. It ensures there are no big differences in brightness between outside and in, matching the soft yellow natural light in the morning or a golden evening glow.

At night, motion sensors activate floor lighting to guide you. These are intelligent, so they are designed to light the way to the heads if you move in that direction from your berth. “If a guest starts to go elsewhere in the interior, the system will deduce which way they are going and light the relevant areas in a very soft warm light,” Stuart explains. It’s like being aboard a wooden spaceship.

The banality of practicality

Most sailors will naturally question the practicality issues aboard Geist . Can you imagine setting your mug of tea down on that table? Or being at heel and sliding across the near 20ft of beam from galley to navstation sofa? Unfortunately, were you to do so, you might connect with one of the only hard edges on the boat on the aft end of the saloon seating!

The showstopping berth, a nest within an egg, in the master cabin. All furniture appears to float. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

The fear of damaging the woodwork might drive you to distraction. And with the elaborate open spaces of the saloon and so much volume lost in the overhangs, Geist is comparatively compact below. There are only four cabins and no crew accommodation at all.

However, you need to adjust your mindset aboard this yacht. The rules of practicality do not govern art. They’re not something the owner of a seven-cum-eight figure yacht such as this should necessarily be concerned with.

“Sean [McMillan] and I had pointed out the total impracticalities along the way,” says Stuart. “The owner could understand it – he loves racing his Spirit 52 and understands sailing boats.”

The mahogany trim continues in the heads, with sinks machined out of the same wood. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

The owner did concede elements might need to be added at a later date to make Geist more practical, says Stuart, but initially he didn’t want anything to detract from the visuals.

“It’s not that Spirit can’t do practical. We’re just delivering on his brief,” Stuart points out. This project certainly shows just how customised a custom yacht really can be.

Eco collaboration

A key priority was to make the yacht as environmentally friendly as possible. The shell of Geist is built using responsibly sourced timber and the yacht is dressed with recyclable sails, but it’s the power system that forms the heart of her green credentials.

One of the two ensuite aft guest cabins The panel on the right removes for interior access to the engine room. Photo: Mike Jones / Waterline Media

The 100kW electric motor can propel Geist silently for 30 miles at 8 knots using high-voltage battery power alone. The propeller regenerates power to the four 40kWh BMW battery banks while sailing too. This makes it possible to run for four days without needing to start a generator or plug into shorepower.

“When the yacht crosses the Atlantic, as long as there is adequate wind, she will not need to consume any fossil fuels,” Stuart predicts. During her initial delivery trips, Geist has averaged 11-13 knots under sail, at which speed she consistently regenerates 3kW.

Two 25kW Torqeedo gensets are installed, but these are for class compliance purposes and will be used only as a back-up to the electric system. “The owner said to go as far as we can while making it reliable,” Stuart explains.

Mounted above the electric drive is a Lewmar Vortex reservoir, a system that reduces hydraulic oil needs (and therefore waste) by 90%. It requires just 25lt of oil, giving a weight saving of over 50% over a traditional power pack. The hydraulics can operate in eco mode for lowest battery consumption and have fast cruise or race options.

Meanwhile, the air-conditioning uses a variable-speed compressor, which ensures it can be run overnight without needing generator power.

The hot water employs a highly efficient on-demand system, which minimises wasted water and energy, and Cryogel insulation is used for the refrigeration to ensure low temperature holding for minimal power.

The main engine room space is particularly well-laid-out, with access from the deck or interior, and contains a sewage treatment plant to ensure waste water is clean.

A spirited vessel

I have been fortunate enough to sail many large yachts. Some look striking, sail particularly handsomely or are easy to manage.

Others have standout interiors or the craftsmanship shines above all else. And, latterly, it has been heartening to see more superyachts with an eco-friendly slant.

But I have never seen or sailed a yacht that has so many of these attributes wrapped into one exquisitely elegant, unique and extrovertly custom package. Aboard Geist , art has successfully married with technology and created something truly stunning.

Specification

LOA: 33.9m (111ft 3in) LWL: 24.0m (78ft 9in) Beam: 6.40m (21ft 0in) Draught: 4.05m (13ft 3in) Displacement (light): 58 tonnes (127,867lb) Sail area: 450m2 (4,844ft2)

First published in the October 2020 issue of Yachting World.

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Spirit Yachts unveils eco-friendly Spirit 111 superyacht – The 34m Spirit 111 is one of the largest, single-masted wooden yachts ever built in the UK

This month, British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts unveiled its highly anticipated 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111. With eco features throughout and a stand-out interior design, the sloop-rigged yacht is the largest single-masted wooden sailing yacht to be built in the UK since Shamrock V in the 1930s.

At the request of her overseas buyer, the Spirit 111 has been designed and built in-house by Spirit Yachts to be one of the most environmentally friendly sailing superyachts ever created.

Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart commented, “Showcasing the Spirit 111 under sail and revealing her unique interior is a real milestone for the company. The yacht is incredibly complex in her design and engineering and we are very proud of what we have delivered. It’s been a challenging journey, which has given us the opportunity to innovate and gain insight for future superyacht and eco-focused builds.”

Spirit Yachts worked collaboratively with leading marine and automotive suppliers to deliver on the owner’s eco brief. A Torqeedo electric propulsion system using a 100kW motor will propel the yacht silently for up to 30nm at eight knots from battery power alone. Whilst sailing, the propulsion system will regenerate the four BMW lithium battery banks by rotating the propeller shaft whilst the yacht is under sail. All power-consuming components have been carefully selected to be highly efficient and will use minimal energy without impacting performance or comfort.

Nigel Stuart explained: “It is important to the owner that he can spend the majority of his time away from marinas enjoying sailing and anchoring in bays. Using electric propulsion to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing, the yacht will be able to operate for up to four days at anchor without having to plug into shore power or start the two onboard generators. When the yacht crosses the Atlantic, as long as there is adequate wind, she will not need to consume any fossil fuels.”

Nigel continued: “By partnering with suppliers and challenging ourselves to create customised solutions using the latest energy-saving technology, we have created one of the world’s most sustainable superyachts . From construction, using responsibly sourced timber to carbon-saving systems whilst in operation, the Spirit 111 sets a new standard for reducing the impact sailing has on our environment.”

The air conditioning uses variable speeds with eco options via battery or shore power and the galley has been designed with ultimate efficiency in mind. The fridge and freezer were built with Cryogel insulation to ensure minimal power consumption whilst holding low temperatures. Water is heated using a Webasto system, which only heats water on demand ensuring no wasted water or energy, and the heated water is stored within high density insulation and high efficiency transfer coils for rapid heat transfer and temperature retention.

The Spirit 111 is also one of few superyachts capable of cruising without professional crew. Energy efficient Lewmar hydraulic deck hardware and OneSails GBR (East) 4T FORTE™ sails made from materials that can be recycled are fitted to a Hall Spars carbon fibre mast and in-boom furling to facilitate short-handed sailing.

Spirit founder and head designer Sean McMillan commented: “A single-masted wooden yacht of this size that can be owner-driven is nothing less than a feat of engineering. The yacht’s impressive strength to weight ratio, a carbon rig and lightweight, performance sails will allow the owner to compete at regattas worldwide.”

The interior of the Spirit 111 was designed in partnership with Rhoades Young, which is Spirit Yachts’ first collaboration with an external design agency. Rhoades Young developed the initial concept for a unique, curved interior, which Spirit Yachts’ design team developed and brought to life in the final plans.

Rhoades Young partner Jonathan Rhoades commented: “It was a joy to work with a client with an absolute passion for design. The brief was a combination of his love for furniture and organic architecture. The client had recently visited Antelope Canyon in Arizona and this was the catalyst for the idea of the warm soft flowing walls creating unique focal points within the room. Whilst appearing simple these twisting forms are co-ordinated perfectly with the beautiful skylights above creating a calm and tranquil ambiance. These elegant forms not only twist and peel to create counters but uniquely create the intimate back drops for the highly detailed ‘steam pieces’ which blur the line between furniture and sculpture. It has been an absolute privilege to work on this project with the client and the craftsmen and women who created it.”

  Spirit Yachts head designer Sean McMillan commented: “The Spirit 111 has been completely customised throughout and as a result her interior is totally unique. The design is a never-ending swirl of organic shapes, encompassing the practicalities necessary in a yacht but in a highly imaginative way.”

The Spirit 111 owner’s representative, Marcus Wright added: “It was a great privilege to represent the owner’s interests and ensure we delivered a yacht that surpassed his expectations. With the knowledge that Spirit Yachts can make absolutely anything in wood, it was a thoroughly enjoyable process to take Rhoades Young’s beautiful interpretation of an unusual brief and assist in the creation of such a work of art.”

Down below, walls and bulkheads flow in an ‘S’ shape through the interior, which has a natural look and feel thanks to the combination of the exposed Sipo, teak and American Walnut timbers on show. A bespoke, curved American Walnut seating arrangement takes centre stage in the open plan saloon-galley and C- shaped arrangements created from steamed timber curve over the beds in the owner’s and VIP cabins. Discreet doors with hidden, sensor-activated recesses, rather than visible door handles, ensure smooth lines and a contoured look throughout.

The smart lighting system onboard will complement the soft warmth of the wooden interior. Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart explained: “The interior has almost no light switches; motion sensors turn lights on and off during the day. At night, sensors under the beds detect if someone is up and light the way to the nearest ensuite. If a guest starts to go elsewhere within the interior, the system will deduce which way they are going and light the relevant areas in a very soft warm light.” With no requirements for crew accommodation, guests have the choice of two double ensuite aft cabins or a starboard side double VIP cabin. The forward cabin holds the spacious master suite, complete with curved sofas built into the side of the hull, double bed and ensuite. All heads have rounded, solid timber sinks integrated into the worktop and power showers.

Spirit 111’ Specifications: The Spirit 111 is built to Class Notification for unrestricted navigation: Classification Society RINA  Designer: Sean McMillan  Interior design: Rhoades Young & Spirit Yachts  Build: Spirit Yachts Ltd, Ipswich, U.K  Client project manager: Jens Cornelsen, Cornelsen & Partner  Owner’s representative: Marcus Wright  Construction: wood epoxy composite on stainless steel space frame  LOA: 33.9m  LWL: 24.0m  Beam: 6.4m  Draft: 4.05m  Displacement: (light) 58 tonnes, 65 tonnes fully laden  Ballast Ratio 45%  Sail Area: 450 sqm (working)  Rig type: Fractional Bermudan sloop  Engine: Torqeedo electric drive system powered by four BMW lithium battery 40Kwh units. 2 x 25kW generators.  Keel: SG Iron blade with lead bulb, ‘T’ configuration  Rudder: Carbon composite spade type  Rig: Fully custom carbon, keel stepped

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Sail Green: Spirit 111

• By David Schmidt
• Updated: February 12, 2021

Superyachts aren’t ­typically the first things that come to mind when terms such as “sustainable” or “environmentally responsible” get bandied about. But, as with many things related to building custom-designed boats, much hinges on the ­design brief.

Take, for example, ­Spirit Yachts’ magnificent-looking Spirit 111, which was commissioned with a brief that ­challenged the UK-based builder to create “a Tesla of the seas” while also ­embracing sustainability and stealthy eco-friendly features as its reasons to be. Much like ­upscale terrestrial Teslas, the ­Spirit 111, which was launched in 2019, achieved this lofty goal ­without compromising ­aesthetics, luxury appointments or sailing performance.

The Spirit 111′s sustainability efforts start with a hull that’s built using wood and epoxy on a stainless-steel space-age frame. “The research into materials and technologies was Spirit’s efforts,” explains Nigel Stuart, Spirit Yachts’ managing director. This began with timber selection. “The majority of the hull is made from ­Douglas fir from ­ Canada , where the forests are ­tightly ­managed and heavily ­regulated.” These timbers were Forest ­Stewardship Council-­certified, and Spirit Yachts took the ­additional step of ­conducting ­one-on-one conversations with foresters and timber-mill operators to thoroughly vet the supply chain.

While “green” epoxies weren’t readily available during the Spirit 111′s build, Spirit Yachts found other important ways to channel Elon Musk-like thinking. These include four BMW-built 40-kilowatt-­hour lithium-ion batteries and a 100 kW Torqeedo-built electric motor that—while the yacht is sailing—harnesses the Spirit 111′s spinning prop and drive shaft to repower the ­batteries using regeneration.

“At the time of the build, the drive system was a new product for Torqeedo, and it was designed for Spirit but with other yachts also in mind,” Stuart says. Since then, Torqeedo added this drive to its standard menu, ­meaning that the Spirit 111 project helped spur a next-generation product for other similarly minded owners and builders.

Lighting and air ­conditioning represent greedy power draws aboard most ­superyachts, but Spirit Yachts employed LED ­lighting, ­motion detectors, a variable-­speed air-conditioning ­system, and a smart control system (think Nest thermostats) to trim electrical consumption where possible. “The system is smart by turning off ­unwanted lights automatically,” says ­Stuart, adding that the yacht’s sensors detect where sailors are and provide appropriate lighting.

The combination of a smart system and ­variable-speed air-conditioning ­equipment means that the Spirit 111 can comfortably operate at ­anchor for up to four days ­without having to power up its twin 25 kW generators. Cooler still, the Spirit 111 can cross the Atlantic Ocean ­without ­consuming any fossil fuels, provided, of course, that there’s wind to ­power the yacht’s 4,843-­square-foot sail plan, which is comprised of OneSails’ 4T Forte sails that are built using ­recycled sailcloth and handled by ­energy-efficient Lewmar ­hydraulic hardware. If there’s wind and the yacht’s underway, the crew just has to activate its regeneration system.

Given that the Spirit 111′s owner plans to ­extensively cruise and race the yacht, ­sailing performance was ­another important key to the project’s success. “The ­percentage of drag is around 5 percent,” Stuart says, ­explaining details about the regeneration system.

“As well as sustainability, central to the brief was the creation of a beautiful yacht with clean lines and hidden eco-features—hence no ­solar panels or wind turbines,” ­Stuart continues, drawing ­further comparisons between the sleek look of a Tesla and the Spirit 111. “The prop can generate far more kilowatts of power than wind or solar, so solar panels and wind turbines weren’t used.”

Finally, the Spirit 111 was fitted with an energy-efficient Webasto on-demand hot-­water system, and Penguin Refrigeration’s ­UK-designed fridges and ­freezers that use highly efficient ­Cryogel ­insulation to keep the ­Chardonnay chilled and the gelato frozen, without having to overly tax the yacht’s lithium-­ion batteries or fire up the generators.

Mix elegant design with innovative gear, and you can still live large while sailing green.

David Schmidt is CW ’s electronics editor and occasionally reports on other topics from his home base in the Pacific Northwest.

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Spirit 111: a yacht of no compromise

Building the most eco-friendly yacht in the world. It was an assignment the British Spirit Yachts received   loud and clear . For the renowned boat builder however, the superyacht owners wishes were right up   their street . Integrating modern technology into classic designs is what has been driving Spirit Yachts for decades. Nevertheless, the Spirit 111 remained a challenging process with exceptional wishes. In more than one way.

The climate change discussion is a hot topic. Not surprisingly, more and more owners in the sailing community are rethinking their carbon footprint. An ongoing trend according to managing director at Spirit Yachts, Nigel Stuart: ”Certain owners are approaching us knowing they want an eco-friendly yacht.  In these cases, we work with the owners to deliver on their goals and suggest new ways in which we can innovate to make the yacht as sustainable as possible. Other owners come to us knowing they want a Spirit and as discussions evolve they realize what we are capable of and opt for more eco-friendly solutions.” The extent to which boats are made eco-friendly vary greatly. One owner opts for a near-total self-sufficiency, while others go for fuel efficiency. ”To whatever extent it is, it’s not hard to sell,'” Stuart says. ”Often the eco-friendly option wins on other credentials, such as cost or weight for example. Half the projects in the yard at the moment are electric drive yachts.”

In order to meet the eco-wishes of Spirit 111’s owner, Spirit Yachts collaborated with leading marine and automotive suppliers. ”We analyzed every aspect of the Spirit 111 and asked ourselves if we could approach it in a more sustainable way,” Stuart explains. “The electric propulsion system is the most innovative example. A Torqeedo electric propulsion system, using a 100kW engine, will propel the yacht silently for up to 40nm at eight knots from battery power alone. The propulsion system will regenerate the four BMW lithium battery banks by rotating the propeller shaft whilst the yacht is under sail. It is important to the owner that he can spend the majority of his time away from marinas enjoying sailing and anchoring in bays. By using electric propulsion to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing, the yacht will be able to operate for up to four days without having to plug into shore power or start the two onboard generators. When the yacht crosses the Atlantic, as long as there is the adequate wind, she will not need to consume any fossil fuels.”

Not only in the engine room, but also with regard to the interior, Spirit Yachts has made some remarkably durable arrangements. ”She has energy efficient interior systems, lighting and winches, as well as recyclable sails and of course she is built from sustainable timber.  The yacht will last 100 years, but if she ever does reach the end of her lifetime, her component parts can be recycled or re-used and her wooden interior and hull can be used for anything from furniture to fencing or even another boat,” according to Stuart.

However, anyone who sees the interior of the yacht will not immediately notice its durability. It is mainly the exceptional design that attracts attention. Everything is rounded. No line is straight. Everything fits seamlessly down to the smallest detail. In collaboration with the external design agency Rhoades Young, the exceptional ideas finally came to life on paper. ”Often interior yacht design is about maximizing the space to provide as much as possible in terms of storage, accommodation etc. Spirit 111 is the opposite; the interior has always been about  a esthetic and practicality,” says Stuart. ”The curved wooden doors were particularly challenging.  Not only creating the shape and fitting the doors, but also the ‘invisible’ door handles. Instead of a conventional handle, the doors have a notch or hole to place your hand in order to operate a sensor that opens the door automatically.”

With all of its eccentric demands, the Spirit 111 may give the impression of not being the most easy yacht to sail. Nothing could be further from the truth. Stuart explains: ‘Most of our owners lead busy working lives so they dream of being able to get away from it all with their family and friends.  Whilst our yachts look detailed and complicated, they are relatively easy to handle, so most Spirit owners go cruising with very little professional help or no crew at all. We strongly believe in encouraging people to go sailing in any way they feel comfortable. Enjoyment out on the water is the most important thing, whether you are an owner-driver with no support or if you have a skipper and full professional crew.’’

Whether the owner and crew will enjoy this Spirit 111 is no longer the question. Beauty, performance and sustainability come together in this 111-meter long high-performance cruiser. The integration of the Sailmon   Model E4 Silver Processor   purely underlines the wishes of its owner. ”Every element of the Spirit 111 has been chosen because it delivers the highest quality and performance. This is a yacht of no compromise.”

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New Spirit 111 Unveiled: A Sailing Yacht or An Artwork?

Spirit Yachts unveiled its highly anticipated 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111 .  With eco features throughout and a stand-out interior design, the sloop-rigged yacht is the largest single-masted wooden sailing yacht to be built in the UK since Shamrock V in the 1930s.

At the request of her overseas buyer, the Spirit 111 has been designed and built in-house by Spirit Yachts to be one of the most environmentally friendly sailing superyachts ever created.

Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart commented, “ Showcasing the Spirit 111 under sail and revealing her unique interior is a real milestone for the company.  The yacht is incredibly complex in her design and engineering and we are very proud of what we have delivered.  It’s been a challenging journey, which has given us the opportunity to innovate and gain insight for future superyacht and eco-focused builds. ”

Spirit Yachts worked collaboratively with leading marine and automotive suppliers to deliver on the owner’s eco brief.  A  Torqeedo electric propulsion system  using a 100kW motor will propel the yacht silently for up to 30nm at eight knots from battery power alone.  Whilst sailing, the propulsion system will regenerate the four BMW lithium battery banks by rotating the propeller shaft whilst the yacht is under sail. All power-consuming components have been carefully selected to be highly efficient and will use minimal energy without impacting performance or comfort.

Away from marinas

Nigel Stuart explained: “ It is important to the owner that he can spend the majority of his time away from marinas enjoying sailing and anchoring in bays.  Using electric propulsion to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing, the yacht will be able to operate for up to four days at anchor without having to plug into shore power or start the two onboard generators.  When the yacht crosses the Atlantic, as long as there is adequate wind, she will not need to consume any fossil fuels. ”

Nigel continued: “ By partnering with suppliers and challenging ourselves to create customised solutions using the latest energy-saving technology, we have created one of the world’s most sustainable superyachts.  From construction, using responsibly sourced timber to carbon-saving systems whilst in operation, the Spirit 111 sets a new standard for reducing the impact sailing has on our environment. ”

The air conditioning uses variable speeds with eco options via battery or shore power and the galley has been designed with ultimate efficiency in mind.  The fridge and freezer were built with Cryogel insulation to ensure minimal power consumption whilst holding low temperatures. 

Water is heated using a  Webasto system , which only heats water on demand ensuring no wasted water or energy, and the heated water is stored within high-density insulation and high-efficiency transfer coils for rapid heat transfer and temperature retention.

The Spirit 111 is also one of few superyachts capable of cruising without a professional crew.  Energy efficient  Lewmar  hydraulic deck hardware and  OneSails GBR (East) 4T FORTE™ sails  made from materials that can be recycled are fitted to a  Hall Spars  carbon fibre mast and in-boom furling to facilitate short-handed sailing.

Spirit founder and head designer Sean McMillan commented: “ A single-masted wooden yacht of this size that can be owner-driven is nothing less than a feat of engineering.  The yacht’s impressive strength to weight ratio, a carbon rig and lightweight, performance sails will allow the owner to compete at regattas worldwide. ”

A unique, curved interior

The interior of the Spirit 111 was designed in partnership with  Rhoades Young , which is Spirit Yachts ’ first collaboration with an external design agency. Rhoades Young developed the initial concept for a unique, curved interior, which Spirit Yachts’ design team developed and brought to life in the final plans.

Rhoades Young partner Jonathan Rhoades commented: “ It was a joy to work with a client with an absolute passion for design. The brief was a combination of his love for furniture and organic architecture. The client had recently visited Antelope Canyon in Arizona and this was the catalyst for the idea of the warm soft flowing walls creating unique focal points within the room. Whilst appearing simple these twisting forms are co-ordinated perfectly with the beautiful skylights above creating a calm and tranquil ambiance. These elegant forms not only twist and peel to create counters but uniquely create the intimate back drops for the highly detailed ‘steam pieces’ which blur the line between furniture and sculpture. It has been an absolute privilege to work on this project with the client and the craftsmen and women who created it. ”

Spirit Yachts head designer Sean McMillan commented: “ The Spirit 111 has been completely customised throughout and as a result her interior is totally unique.  The design is a never-ending swirl of organic shapes, encompassing the practicalities necessary in a yacht but in a highly imaginative way. ”

The Spirit 111 owner’s representative, Marcus Wright, added: “ It was a great privilege to represent the owner’s interests and ensure we delivered a yacht that surpassed his expectations.  With the knowledge that Spirit Yachts can make absolutely anything in wood, it was a thoroughly enjoyable process to take Rhoades Young’s beautiful interpretation of an unusual brief and assist in the creation of such a work of art. ”

Down below, walls and bulkheads flow in an ‘S’ shape through the interior, which has a natural look and feel thanks to the combination of the exposed Sipo, teak and American Walnut timbers on show.  A bespoke, curved American Walnut seating arrangement takes centre stage in the open plan saloon-galley and C-shaped arrangements created from steamed timber curve over the beds in the owner’s and VIP cabins. Discreet doors with hidden, sensor-activated recesses, rather than visible door handles, ensure smooth lines and a contoured look throughout.

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Spirit 111: A sailing yacht with electric drive

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Spirit Yachts has presented its new flagship with a Torqeedo drive, the Spirit 111. In the development of the world’s largest sailing yacht with electric propulsion, sustainability was also consistently taken into account outside the drive system.

The Spirit 111 is the largest single-masted wooden yacht built in Great Britain since the Shamrock V in the 1930s. Four 40 kWh batteries power the boat from the Deep Blue 100i electric drive. Thanks to the electric propulsion system, the ship can reach up to 40 nautical miles at eight knots with the batteries alone.

The ship’s owner commissioned Spirit Yacht to develop the most environmentally friendly sailing yacht ever built. “It is important to the owner that he can spend the majority of his time away from marinas enjoying sailing and anchoring in bays,” says Nigel Stuart, Managing Director of Spirit Yachts. “Using electric propulsion to regenerate the batteries while sailing, the yacht will be able to operate for up to four days at anchor without having to plug into shore power or start the two onboard generators.” With sufficient wind, the Spirit 111 should not even have to use fossil fuels for an Atlantic crossing.

The four high-voltage batteries use BMW technology. They can be charged on the move by rotating the propeller shaft in the water while the yacht is sailing. This costs some speed, but should not be a problem, depending on the wind conditions.

Sustainability was also taken into account outside the auxiliary drive. According to the communication, the wood comes from responsibly managed sources, and the sails are made of recyclable materials, and the hydraulic deck equipment is said to be highly energy-efficient. Besides, the Spirit 111 is one of the few superyachts that can be operated without a professional crew. Spirit founder Sean McMillan is particularly proud of this: “A single-masted wooden yacht of this size that can be owner-driven is nothing less than a feat of engineering.”

However, the client still has to be patient until he can set sail for the first time with his new yacht. The yacht will spend the coming weeks at Spirit Yachts for commissioning and test drives before it starts the winter season together with its owner.

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Spirit 111 Sailing Yacht Geist Leaves Spirit Yard

Spirit Yachts's 33.9 metre flagship  Spirit 111  sailing yacht  Geist has now left the Suffolk based yard and is en route to the south coast of the UK.

Since hitting the water for the first time on October 8, the yacht has been based at the Spirit yard for commissioning, which included the installation of the mast, boom and sails.

The yacht is now the thee largest single-masted wooden yacht to be built in the UK since  Shamrock V  in 1930 and is also the largest sailing superyacht to come from the Suffolk-based yard to date, easily surpassing the 30.66 metre  Gaia , which launched in 2007.

Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart paid tribute to the yard's diligence in the construction of the yacht. "We're obsessed," he said. "A lot of hard work and passion has gone into it and our people are just so determined to make sure it’s perfect."

Spirit has also revealed more details about the eco-credentials of the yacht, which is powered by a Torqeedo electric propulsion system using a 100kW motor. This can propel the yacht for up to 40nm at eight knots from battery power alone. The four BMW lithium battery banks will be recharged during sailing by the rotating propeller shaft.

Stuart previously described the yacht as "one of the world's most sustainable superyachts".

"From construction using responsibly sourced timber to carbon-saving systems whilst in operation, the Spirit 111 sets a new standard for reducing the impact sailing has on our environment," he said.

He also revealed that the owner intends to "spend the majority of his time away from marinas enjoying sailing and anchoring in bays."

The yacht has been designed with a simple sail plan to enable cruising without crew. Spirit founder and head designer Sean McMillan described this as "nothing less than a feat of engineering."

"The yacht’s impressive strength to weight ratio, a carbon rig and lightweight, performance sails will allow the owner to compete competitively in the Mediterranean regattas," he added.

The launch of the yacht comes after the yard revealed the "flowing" interiors of the sailing yacht for the first time. Penned by  Rhoades Youn g , the interior design features the "sleek contours" of the interior walls, bulkheads and furniture which unite to create a "flowing design".

The curvaceous interior also features floating beds inside cocoons made from steamed tapered timbers.

The initial interior concepts and drawings by  Rhoades Young  were later refined by Spirit Yachts' in-house design team, who worked closely with the owner. It is the first time the Ipswich based yard has worked with an external interior design firm.

Speaking about the project, Rhoades Young partner Jonathan Rhoades said: “It was a joy to work with a client with an absolute passion for design. The brief was a combination of his love for furniture and organic architecture." Stuart described the interior as "a work of art".

The bespoke seating and bed heads were built by former Spirit Yachts employees Will Fennell and Ben Jackson. The two-part seating arrangement is constructed out of strips of American walnut, while the completed sofa, which features "sweeping curves", took over 1,000 man hours to build by hand.

Accommodation meanwhile is for a total of eight guests in four ensuite cabins, including the forward owner's cabin.

Featuring exterior lines by Spirit Yachts's head designer  Sean McMillan , the sailing yacht is being built to RINA standards from a wood epoxy composite supported by a stainless steel space frame.

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ELEGANT DESIGNS FOR LANDMARK 111’ REVEALED

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With unrivalled elegance throughout, the Spirit 111’ will ooze style, boast unprecedented eco credentials and will be one of a few superyachts capable of sailing without a professional crew due to its innovative deck arrangement.

We unveiled the striking and unique curved design of our pioneering 34m sailing yacht, the Spirit 111’, for the first time at the 2017 Southampton Boat Show. Our guests were wowed by the sleek contours which bring together the exterior, interior walls, bulkheads and furniture, seamlessly combining into one spectacular flowing design. ,

As the largest single-masted wooden yacht to be built since Shamrock V in the 1930’s, the Spirit 111’ is set to be one of the most significant superyachts of recent times.

Spirit CEO and head designer Sean McMillan commented on what will be Spirit’s largest build to date: “These designs show for the first time her truly amazing classically beautiful lines; a balanced blend of timeless elegance and practicality that will quite simply wow anyone lucky enough to be on board.”

“The Spirit 111’ is an incredibly significant project. A single-masted wooden yacht of this size that can also be owner driven is nothing less than a feat of engineering and with an exquisite interior design, will truly be a sight to behold once on the water.”

The low freeboard, clear decks and latest sailing hardware will give the sloop-rigged superyacht outstanding performance both cruising and racing.

It has been designed at the request of the overseas buyer and existing Spirit Yacht owner to be ‘the most beautiful yacht on the water’.

Below, the bespoke furniture is moulded to create an illusion that is was once part of the structure, creating a seamless appearance throughout. Walls and bulkheads are curved and a stunning ‘cocoon’ arrangement created from steamed timber will encase the bed in the owner’s cabin and forward guest cabin. Discreet doors and hidden storage ensure every aspect of the interior complements, to create a beautiful and exclusive contoured look.

The sophisticated yacht includes a spacious cockpit designed for entertaining with two curved seating areas that transform into half-moon sunbeds. The sailing elements are contained in the helm area and forward of the seating area.

At the owner’s request, the landmark project will offer optimum performance and comfort, with the addition of impressive green credentials. As one of the most environmentally friendly superyachts ever created, the Spirit 111’ will allow its owner to cruise in comfort for extended periods utilising four high powered lithium battery banks. All power consuming components have been carefully selected to be highly efficient, using minimal power without impacting performance. The batteries can be recharged through propeller shaft regeneration, shore power and from backup generators which are class leading in terms of efficiency and low emissions.

Sean comments: “By investing in state of the art energy saving technology, we are creating one of the world’s most environmentally friendly and sustainable yachts, without compromising on performance or comfort. From responsibly sourced wood to carbon-saving systems, this yacht will set a new standard for reducing the impact sailing has on our environment and oceans.

“The Spirit 111’ is truly a landmark build, not just for Spirit but for yacht building across the world.”

As with all Spirit Yachts, the Spirit 111’ will boast an impressive power to weight ratio offering the option for competitive Spirit of Tradition racing. Laminated timber frames reinforced with a duplex stainless steel central cage for maximum stiffness.

The interior of the Spirit 111’ has been created in partnership with Rhoades Young, Spirit Yacht’s first collaboration with an external design agency. The structural engineering has been created in partnership with Synolo Design and Spirit Yachts in-house Naval Architect.

Construction began in April and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA) approved build is planned to launch in summer 2019.

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