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“The 52′ sits neatly between the 46′ and the 56′ Spirits. Displacing only eight tonnes, which is ultra-light for a performance cruising yacht, she is a fantastic racing yacht with proven success at the major classic regattas. Down below, her interior has accommodation for six people and plenty of entertaining space.”

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Cruising sailing yacht r52 racing classic 2-cabin.

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15.9 m (52'01" )

3.4 m (11'01" )

2.2 m (7'02" )

9 t (9.92 us ton)

40 ch (40 hp)

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INTRODUCING THE SPIRIT 52 A CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL YACHT DESIGNED FOR RACING AND OCCASIONAL CRUISING As a Spirit Classic design, the Spirit 52 is defined by her long overhangs, flush decks, and low freeboard. Her timeless looks turn heads wherever she goes. With a displacement of only eight tonnes, and options for a modern rig, the latest deck hardware and performance sails, the Spirit 52 has a reputation for successful regatta racing. With a top speed of 16 knots, the Spirit 52 is one of Spirit Yachts’ most successful racing yachts to date. Several of the existing Spirit 52 yachts combine...

SPIRIT 52 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT The above general arrangement shows a forward V-berth cabin with an ensuite. The central living area comprises a dining table with u-shaped seating on the port side and a sofa on the opposite, starboard side. Aft of the dining area, on the port side, is the simple yet well-equipped open plan galley. Facing the galley, on the starboard side is the navigation table, aft of which is a head for shared use. The port-side aft cabin houses a double guest berth. This example layout can be tailored to suit criteria.

Displacement: Ballast Ratio: Rig: Propulsion: 8.0 tonnes (light) 40% Bermudan sloop Yanmar 39hp Electric Drive Option Available 8 knots maximum 6 knots cruise

INTERIOR DESIGN ACCOMMODATION X2 double cabins as follows: Master cabin with ensuite Port aft double guest cabin Separate head LIVING AREA Open plan saloon Dining table with seating Well-equipped galley Navigation table

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FLIGHT OF UFFORD

Launched in 2013, Spirit 52 ‘Flight of Ufford’ was designed and built for cruising and highly competitive regatta racing.

Owned by one couple for ten years in the UK, Flight of Ufford is a much-loved yacht. Complete with racing sails, covers, safety equipment, and cruising essentials, Flight of Ufford offers a good opportunity to own a Spirit yacht with racing pedigree. She has several Spirit of Tradition titles to her name, including overall winner at British Classic Week in 2018.

FLIGHT OF UFFORD AT A GLANCE

There is currently an active community of Spirit 52 racing yachts, offering a ready made racing scene. The dimensions and displacement allow her to be transported by road or by sea, which opens up cruising or regatta possibilities anywhere in the world.

As you go down the companionway steps, you will find a navigation station on the starboard side, opposite is the galley to port. Leading forward to the saloon area are bench sofas port and starboard long enough to be occasional berths. There is a central opening table between the sofas.

Forward of the mast is an en-suite double cabin. Aft of the navigation station is another double cabin and heads.

SPECIFICATION & FEATURES

• L.O.A 15.9m
• L.W.L 11.2m
• Displacement 8.8tonnes
• Engine 40hp diesel shaft drive
• Rig Fractional Bermudan Sloop
• RCD Category Category A (F8 winds 4m waves)

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SPIRIT 52: FLIGHT OF UFFORD

Launched in 2013, Flight of Ufford is a 15.9m Spirit R52 designed for coastal cruising and competitive regatta racing. “Flight” comes complete with racing sails, covers, safety equipment, and cruising basics.

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Whether for day or week coastal cruising in the Caribbean or the South of France, CHLOE combines comfort with elegance; the yacht comfortably sleeping four with good en suite facilities and an option for two more in the main saloon. Just four years old, CHLOE would seem to be in immaculate condition, the owners having kept her fully maintained. The yacht has cruised extensively proving a pleasure to sail, and fully manageable by just two crew. Equally she proved ideally suited to cope with the bigger swell and strong winds in the Caribbean. She is moreover a competitive racing boat, evidenced by her achievements so far.

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The construction and design of the Spirit yachts naturally lends them to competing in classic style racing at local and international regattas. CHLOE first competed in the 2012 Panerai Classics Regatta, Cowes just days after her launch. Quickly showing she had the performance to win she was then entered in other events around the UK with quite some success. Her major achievement though was at the Antigua Classics Regatta 2014, where she beat all her similar sized competitors and was only beaten herself by one much larger yacht. In the 2013 and 2014 Round the Island (of Wight) races she performed outstandingly well against modern race yachts, beating most across the water. In 2014, she also won the Modern Classics Class. Her IRC rating offers a good prospect of winning races at many regattas and sailing events around the world. In racing mode she is a pleasure to sail, well balanced right up through the wind range and easily steered. Crew work is straightforward and uncomplicated. There are no spinnaker poles and extra guy lines, just simple to use asymmetric spinnakers. Fifty four Spirit yachts have now been built and delivered to their owners around the world. Nine of those participated in the 2014 Antigua Classics Regatta. This the 27th regatta was blessed with some of the most exciting racing ever seen at this event; 25-28 knot trade winds and 2-3 metre rolling seas producing demanding but truly exhilarating sailing. CHLOE was 2nd in the Spirit Class behind NAZGUL, a 76 ft Spirit. In the Spirit of Tradition Class she was 3rd behind the 130 ft J Class RAINBOW and NAZGUL.

Construction and finish

Hull - Construction complies with RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) certified by IMCI - Brazilian cedar planking over male mould, 18mm scantling x 65mm cover, epoxy bonded - Cedar planking overlaid with 2 x 3 mm Khaya veneers laid at 45 degrees epoxy bonded - Solid or laminated straight grain Douglas fir Hog, keel, stem, stern post and horn timber - Laminated Douglas fir beam shelf - Solid mahogany floors, engine beds, keel and mast support - 15 x Major laminated mahogany ring frames, finished at 60 mm moulded by 55mm sided - Mast step ring frame at 85 mm moulded by 70mm sided - Cap shroud ring frame primary chain plate mount transmitting the loads to hull and keel bearing - Planking sheathed with 2 layers of 400 gsm bi-radial glass / epoxy with 200 gsm scrim above WL - Faired with Awlgrip epoxy fillers and spray coated with a two pack Awlgrip paint system - Coated below the waterline with self polishing antifouling paint Keel - Flattened bulb keel for maximum righting moment and optimum high / low pressure separation - High strength SG steel keel blade optimised for performance built to NACA section design - Lead and antimony alloy ballast bulb with an integrally cast matrix to join bulb and blade - Through bolted to hull with 5 x 36 mm keel bolts on centreline and 10 x 24 mm bolts surrounding - Keel faired and coated with epoxy barrier coating before painting. Rudder - Multi-laminate timber blade rudder epoxy carbon sheathed on a solid 75mm stainless steel stock - Winglets and a vortex tip optimise control - Rudder stock rotates in self-aligning bearings top and bottom fitted with ‘O’ rings - Quadrant fixed with a drilled and machined clamp to stock which also takes an emergency tiller Deck - Laminated mahogany beams integral to ring frames where specified - Beams overlaid with1 layer 12 mm plywood, scarf jointed - 6 mm teak deck planking laid over, swept to the gunwale line - Teak margin boards and king planks - Decks finished with Sikaflex DC - All hatches have teak margin board surrounds with no end grain showing - Full length bulwarks fitted as part of the hull structure, bright finished inboard - Cap rail running to a low swept taffrail around the stern Interior - 12 mm plywood major structural or watertight bulkheads scarfed and braced where necessary - Watertight crash bulkheads at fore end of fore cabin and fore end of the steering machinery space - 9 mm plywood furniture bonded and filleted to the hull to form a monocoque structure - All plywood used is BS1088 and made to LR marine grade specification - All piercing of watertight bulkheads for cabling and pipes fitted with suitable glands - Where the interior is finished in polished mahogany, it is cut from solid wood only - All fine joinery, trim, doors, panelling etc created from the finest quality mahogany stock - All door and larger panels are cut from solid stock, mirrored and book-matched - Interior woodwork, bilges, inside spaces, cupboards etc, multiple coated in epoxy resin paint finish - All Interior surfaces finished in white eggshell paint or satin/gloss varnish Finishing Exterior - Mahogany fine sanded and coated with multiple layers of UCP by International Paints - This over coated with multiple applications of Epifanes full gloss varnish hand rubbed between each - Heavy usage items such as the helm wheel have up to 12 coats of varnish. Finishing Interior - All interior surfaces except bright work over coated with epoxy resin - Attention taken to protect areas of difficult accessibility and the bilge area - Surfaces over coated with International Paints epoxy primer 860 - Final coating of visible painted surfaces with International Interior gloss or satin polyurethane paint - All interior bright work fine sanded and primed with three coats of UCP - This over coated with five coats Epifanes rubbed effect varnish, hand sanded between each

Deck layout equipment and ground tackle

- Double roller balanced bow anchor chute built into stem head - Hatch in foredeck to access anchor windlass, roller reefing drive and ground tackle - Lewmar hand held controlled electric windlass with warping / chain gypsy and brake - Delta type 20 kg main anchor and 40 m x 8 mm calibrated chain - Fortress 15 kg kedge anchor, 5 m x 8 mm chain and 50m x 18 mm multi plait warp - Heavy duty chain stopper - Chain self stows in chain locker lined throughout with GRE - All deck gear and blocks by Ronstan in mirror polished stainless steel - 6 x 300 mm mooring cleats - Genoa and blade jib tracks fitted with high load stainless cars - 10 x Turning blocks at the mast base - Mainsheet traveller and track fitted across cockpit with two electric winches - Spinnaker turning blocks fitted to aft quarters - Folding boarding ladder custom made in mahogany with teak treads - All bearings are plain high load for high load applications. Trunk cabin - Bright finished mahogany over laminar substructure trunk cabin - Sliding mahogany hatch on stainless steel runners in garage - 2 x Opening skylights on the centreline, one over main saloon and one forward of the mast - 5 x Flush-fitting hatches fitted as shown on deck plan Winches all Harken stainless finish self tailing At trunk cabin - 1 x 46 two speed electric main halyard, reef 1, vang, spinnaker 1 stbd - 1 x 46 two speed headsail halyard, spinnaker 2, reef 2, outhaul, Cunningham port By cockpit - 2 x 58 two speed cockpit primaries - 2 x 52 single speed electric secondaries - 1 x 46 single speed electric main sheet - 2 x Lightweight single winch handles Cockpit - Solid mahogany on marine plywood substructure self draining cockpit bright finished - Teak inlaid seating - Small cockpit locker for stowage of sail ties, winch handles etc - Removable cockpit table - Custom laminated mahogany rim spoked wheel on mahogany binnacle with instruments atop - Direct chain and 8mm 7x 19 wire drive runs over articulated sheaves to quadrant steering Aft deck - Hatch in port aft deck to access tender, outboard, life raft and emergency equipment stowage - Hatch in stbd aft deck to access to sail and general stowage - Small hatch stbd side deck to access to sealed self-draining gas bottle locker - Fuel tank filler fitted in aft deck - Fresh water tank fillers on deck - Ensign staff socket recessed flush into aft deck - Solid mahogany 1.5m ensign staff General - 4 x 10 m Black 18 mm warps with spliced loops, fully leathered with leather chafe pads - 6 x Fenders with fender socks and leathered lanyards - Inflatable dinghy and engine stowed in lazarette

Accommodation and domestic equipment

Summary Accommodation is for four in a double owner’s cabin aft and two single guest berths in the fore cabin Each has en suite shower and head compartment. She can sleep a further two in the main saloon if required. - Traditional style joinery with mahogany panelling throughout, hand rubbed and polished - Contrasting varnished deck beams and joinery - 7 x Opening skylights - 10 x Opening chrome bronze port lights fitted in the trunk cabin sides and aft face - Ventilation in bilges throughout to prevent condensation - Lockers, cupboards, wardrobes etc fitted with ventilation louvres From bridge deck, sliding hatch and companionway steps down lead over the engine compartment to Galley to port - Gimballed three burner hob, grill and oven shelf and locker stowage outboard and aft - Front loading fridge c 100 litres against aft bulkhead - Top loading Fridge/freezer c 40 litres - Stainless steel sink with mixer tap stowage lockers under - Eberspacher diesel heating with 12 V fan circulation to aft cabin, saloon and fore cabin Navigation station to stbd - Lifting desktop chart table and pilot’s seat - Nav instruments, electrical and controls and communications outboard Half bulkheads open to saloon forward - Long U shaped settee berth to port with upholstered seating and backs with stowage under - Shelving above and outboard - Drop leaf dining table on centreline - Long settee berth upholstered seating and back to stbd with stowage under - Shelving outboard - Doorway to fore cabin - Guests’ head compartment with WC, shower and hand basin to port - Hanging locker stbd - 2 x Single berths in Vee format - Hatchway to fore deck Coming aft through saloon past engine housing and companionway - Head compartment en suite to owner’s cabin with door options to use as a day head - SW, shower and hand basin - 2nd doorway to owner’s cabin - Double berth to port facing aft - Short settee opposite to stbd

Rig, spars sails and canvas

Mast - Southern Spars moulded carbon fibre mast spray painted in Awlgrip tapered above the hounds - Discontinuous rod standing rigging with stainless steel rigging screws - Twin spreader rig with cap shrouds, intermediates and lowers - Forestay on Bartels electric roller reefing with drive system below deck, controlled from the helm - Kevlar manual backstay - All halyards run internally, exiting above deck and led to turning blocks around the mast collar - Dyneema lazy jacks can support the lowered mainsail and boom - Flag halyard eyes fitted to lower spreaders - Mast fitted with Harken batten car track system for fully battened mainsail - Deck flood lights fitted to lower spreaders - Mast collar with stainless steel flange bolted to deck including turning block mounts Boom - Carbon fibre tube boom tapered at each end spray painted to match mast - Reefing lines led through the boom to the gooseneck, then to deck turning blocks - Boom vang controlled from deckhouse roof mounted winches - Clew outhaul controlled from deckhouse roof mounted winches - Lazy jacks mounting points - Down light in boom at aft end over cockpit Running rigging - Full running rigging including asymmetric spinnaker sheets Sails - all sails by One Sails UK -2015 - Code 2 Race Jib – Millenium membrane, Carbon fibres, film style -2013 – Masthead FFR Cruising Reacher – CZ laminates -2013 – Masthead A2 Asymmetric – 0.75/0.8oz nylon -2013 – Race Mainsail – Millenium membrane, Carbon fibres, film style, 1 reef -2013 - Code 2 Race Jib – Millenium membrane, Carbon fibres, film style -2012 – Fractional Reaching Asymmetric – 1.5oz nylon -2012 – Fractional Cruise Asymmetric – 0.9oz nylon -2012 – Furling Cruise Jib – Vantage1 membrane, technora fibres, double taffeta -2012 – 3+2 Cruise Mainsail – Vantage1 membrane, technora fibres, double taffeta, 2 reefs Covers - Main sail cover - Wheel cover and binnacle cover - Three part cockpit tent and coach roof cover

Mechanical electrical and tankage

- Yanmar 3JH3E naturally aspirated indirect cooled 39 BHP Diesel mounted centrally - Racor type 55 Duplex fuel filters - Engine space fully sound proofed with 50 mm high performance insulation - In-line drive train soft mounted with flexible coupling for minimal vibration - KM35 marine gearbox ratio 2.6:1 - 12 V start with 55 A charging alternator - Engine control panel in cockpit with full instrumentation and audible alarms - Single lever side-mounted throttle / shift control at cockpit side - Engine spares kit - 35 mm stainless steel prop shaft through bronze ‘P’ bracket - Gori 3-bladed fully feathering propeller - Sidepower 55 KGF / 4 kW duo-prop bow thruster fitted in GRP tube on/off and control at helm - Pipe work complies with the class requirements of IMCI and appropriate SAF or ISO standards - Dedicated air-in vent fitted in engine room - Single phase 230 V shore power circuit with a grounded neutral - Mastervolt Battery monitoring and management system - 2 x Mastervolt Gel service battery bank MVG 12 V / 200Ah total 400Ah - 1 x Mastervolt AGM 12 / 90Ah engine start 12 battery - AC Switch panel and distribution complies with RCD / IMCI requirements - Protected primary AC switching and distribution controls - Shore power connection - Inverter, AC metering and other starters - Circuit breakers for onward distribution - Separate protected primary DC switching and distribution controls - Service battery bank - Main battery isolation switches - Inverter, DC metering and starters - Circuit breakers for battery charger - Circuit breakers for onward distribution - Interior lights, switches and power sockets - Webasto heating system operates throughout the boat Water systems and tankage - 220 litre translucent polyethylene fuel tank, vented and gauged with inspection hatch - 2 x Polyethylene water tanks c 220 and 180 litres cross linked with level gauges - 50 litre marine grade calorifier with 750 W 240 V AC heater element in the engine space - 30 ltr Black water tanks with gauges can be discharged directly overboard or at a shore facility - Grey water and galley water are discharged directly overboard - All tanks fitted with inspection hatches - Jabsco ITT manual sea water flush stand alone WCs with shut-off valves

Navigation, communications and electronics

- Danforth 5 inch main steering compass - Brookes and Gatehouse navigation instruments fitted at helm position: - Speed, Depth, Distance combined - Wind speed and direction - Control incl rudder indicator for hydraulic ram system autopilot - Simrad GPS chartplotter - Multi-function read outs at chart table - Chart plotter repeater fitted at chart table - On board course computer - Simrad VHF to current GMDS requirements, DSC enabled - Icom waterproof handheld VHF set - Simrad interchangeable i-phone music system, i-pod dock speakers saloon and at helm - Steaming light at fore side of mast - All round white anchor light fitted to mast head - VHF antenna fitted at masthead - B&G wind instruments sender fitted at masthead

- 8 x Lightweight deck vest lifejackets with Spirit logo - SolasS 6 man approved life raft with ‘A’ survival packs - Solas offshore flare kit - Solas flare container - 2 x Solas life buoys with light module) - At Anchor Black ball - Motor-sailing black cone - Constrained by Draft black cylinder - Towing black diamond - Multiple portable fire extinguishers as required by IMCI - All bilge pumps accord with the UK flag authority and IMCI requirements - Pumps are heavy duty sea water rated, self-priming with all mechanical seals - Manual bilge pump mounted in cockpit discharging overboard - Secondary electric bilge pumps

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The Spirit 52 is a very successful shipyard project. With a displacement of only 8 tons (very little for a luxurious 50ft boat!) it is the perfect combination of racing performance and a superb level of comfort and elegance that is already the hallmark of Spirit Yachts. The small wet surface and the very high energy level make this yacht a speed cruiser: on full courses, the 52nd achieves a speed of 16 knots and on sharp courses, 9-10 knots. Inside, the yacht can be finished in a classic or contemporary style, but the main thing remains the same in any case: it is two spacious cabins in the bow and stern and a large comfortable salon in between.

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Racing pedigree meets modern classic design.

A favourite of Spirit Yachts’ founder Sean McMillan (who raced his own Spirit 52 successfully for many years), the Spirit 52 is designed to deliver fast-paced racing for those who appreciate a timelessly classic look.

With the option to be transported on a truck, Spirit 52s can be seen racing and cruising all over the world. At nearly 16m long, a Spirit 52 incorporates the latest technology and materials, including carbon spars and nitronic rod rigging. Displacing only eight tonnes with all running rigging left aft to the cockpit, the Spirit 52 has short-handed, racing ability, or she can be crewed by a team of friends or racing professionals. With a top speed of 16 knots, the Spirit 52 is one of Spirit Yachts’ most successful racing yachts to date.

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Spirit yachts 52’ Sloop

• Year of manufacture  2012
• Boat type  Sport Cruiser
• Condition  Used
• Engines  1
• Cabins  3
• Boat category  Sailboat
• Hull material  Wood
• Exterior colour  White
• Beam  3 m / 12 ft
• Draft  2 m / 8 ft
• Displacement  9 t / 20 658 lb

• Overall length  16 m / 53 ft
• Performance  39 PS / 29 kW / 39 BHP
• Engine Model  Yanmar 3JH3E, Diesel
• Fuel tankage  220l
• Water tankage  400l

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The stunning Sean McMillan design was built on the highest standards by the renowned Spirit yacht yard. Contructed with cold molded cedar planking overlaid with 2x3mm Khaya veneers on mahogany frames and floors. Whether for day or week coastal cruising in the Caribbean or the South of France, CHLOE combines comfort with elegance; the yacht comfortably sleeping four with good en suite facilities and an option for two more in the main saloon. Just three years old, CHLOE would seem to be in immaculate condition, the owners having kept her fully maintained. The yacht has cruised extensively proving a pleasure to sail, and fully manageable by just two crew. Equally she proved ideally suited to cope with the bigger swell and strong winds in the Caribbean. She is moreover a competitive racing boat, evidenced by her achievements so far. Please contact Baum & König for the full specification.

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Highly stylised furniture

Two of the defining features of the Spirit 111 are aesthetics and a determination to use modern technology to make the yacht as efficient as possible, reducing the amount of fossil fuel required.

In profile she has a noticeably low freeboard and while the owner was warned this might limit headroom in the ends of the accommodation he was prepared to sacrifice this for looks. “The freeboard is just 1.4m which means she looks stunning – she’s more J then a J,” said Sean McMillan who is clearly relishing working with a client who won’t let anything get in the way of aesthetics.

Using some unusual, highly stylised furniture as guidance on how he wanted the interior designed, the client went to Rhoades Young in the UK to develop the accommodation. The result, which suits the use of wood construction perfectly, is quite extraordinary.

The yacht’s drive train comprises a 200hp electric engine served by four banks of lithium ion batteries providing a 380V system. The technology has been developed by the German outboard manufacturer Torqeedo, which has branched out into other forms of what it calls ‘water-based electromobility’ in response to the need for boats to be super eco-friendly on European inland lakes.

Nigel Stuart and Sean McMillan visited several companies developing the technology and were impressed by what they saw at Torqeedo in Gilching, Bavaria. One of the attractions is that the company considers the system as a whole, including batteries, the drive train to the folding Gori propeller, the ‘freewheeling’ prop generator system while sailing, and smart control to keep electricity consumption to a minimum.

The electric propulsion package perfectly suits the Spirit 111’s easily driven hull and relatively light displacement of just 59 tonnes. The batteries, which are similar to those used by BMW for their i3 and i8 electric cars, have a nine-year warranty and are small enough to fit under the yacht’s cabin sole in way of the keel.

It is anticipated that the Spirit 111 will be able to remain in quiet ship mode (no generator running) using all domestic appliances including air conditioning and water making for three to four days, assuming charging via the propeller while sailing can be achieved for up to five hours a day. Recharging the batteries using the yacht’s twin 25kw/33hp four-cylinder Torqeedo generators takes just four hours.

The deckhouse of a new Spirit in build showing the fan skylight. Photo: Emily Harris

In addition to propulsion efficiency, low current means running motors for cooling systems for the battery bank and the electric engine itself, plus pumps for the hydraulic system and a Webasto electric water heater, will also be far more efficient through smart control and monitoring. If these targets can be reached, the Spirit 111 will use half the amount of fuel than that of a conventional system, demonstrating a big advance in the search for the genuinely eco-friendly superyacht.

Another yacht in search of low consumption, and attracting considerable attention, is the recently-launched Spirit P70 motor yacht . She’s a semi-displacement fast cruiser with a top speed of 25 knots, whose owner required a 1,000nm range at 18 knots enabling him to complete cruises from Hamble in the UK to Scandinavia and back without refuelling.

Her advantageous power-to-weight ratio is achieved through her lightweight timber construction requiring two MAN diesel inboard engines of just 800hp each to reach the required performance. She carries 10,000lt of fuel, divided into five tanks, which is automatically distributed between the tanks to maintain efficient trim as the fuel is consumed. With luxurious accommodation on three levels this is a businesslike-looking yacht capable of high average speeds in almost all sea conditions.

The P70 powerboat hull in the early stages of build with major engineering fitting such as engine and stabilisers. Photo: Emily Harris

With these three yachts alone, Spirit Yachts is displaying not only its known ability in sophisticated wood epoxy construction, but also its keenness to use advanced technology available from other industries. It’s a powerful combination likely to attract considerable attention in the demanding world of superyachting.

The Spirit Yachts story: From a cowshed in Saxmundham to building superyachts

Spirit Yachts has come a long way since a 37-footer called Spirit was built in a cowshed in Saxmundham in 1993. The hull of this beautiful long-ended, wood epoxy sloop was so light that Sean McMillan and his late business partner Mick Newman could pick it up between them and turn it over for completion.

Demand for larger yachts soon grew with eleven 46s built to date, four 52s and many other sizes including a 56, 74 and the 100-footer Gaia . Despite a steady flow of orders over the years and a big spike in interest when a Spirit 54 ‘starred’ in the James Bond movie Casino Royale , Sean McMillan had to spend a lot of time explaining the advantages of building in wood epoxy to the boat buying public.

Daniel Craig took the helm of a Spirit 54 in Casino Royale

“Thirty years ago people thought wooden boats were dirty smelly things, difficult to maintain with dodgy stuff lurking in the bilges,” said McMillan. “The journey has involved subtly re-educating the yachting public about composite wooden yachts.”

Due to its epoxy saturated protection, composite wood yachts are almost maintenance-free, they are easy to repair and can be done so invisibly, maintains Sean McMillan. The very structure of the hull is, without doubt, a thing of beauty something illustrated by the interior of the stripped out Spirit 52D Oui Fling . And it is the outward appearance of the Spirit genre that gives it its must-have status.

In 2007 Spirit Yachts launched five yachts including the 100ft Gaia , but it was also the year in which Sean lost his business partner Mick Newman, who died in a light aircraft crash in Turkey. Shortly after that in 2008 the financial crisis hit, although the effects didn’t filter down to Spirit Yachts until 2010 when business slowed.

The stripped-out interior of the Spirit 52D Oui Fling exhibits the yard’s craftsmanship. Photo: Mike Bowden

When Nigel Stuart arrived in 2013, the first thing he did was replace the industrial style metal door leading to reception with a solid mahogany one. He booked a stand at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, fired up the media machine and sat Sean down at his drawing board.

Stuart has also encouraged the company to re-define its range, which now includes, The Classic Style (Spirit 46,52, 56); The Cruising Style (Spirit 47CR, 55CR); The Deckhouse Range (Spirit DH57, DH60); Spirit Superyachts (100 to 130) and then the entirely bespoke. Spirit Yachts expanded into new, modern premises in 2017, making the build process faster. In all respects it’s a very long way indeed from that cowshed in Saxmundham…

The go-faster factor

A key player in almost all Spirit Yachts projects is John Parker of OneSails, based in Suffolk Yacht Harbour. He is passionate about Spirit’s modern classic ethos. His sails are not only Spirit’s preferred choice, but clients are urged to discuss their needs from early on in a project.

The interior of the Spirit 74 is beautifully built in ruby rich mahogany and flooded with light. Photo: Anthony Morris

“It’s important to understand how people are likely to use their yachts,” said Nigel Stuart. “Are they setters and leavers, or non-stop tweakers? Will they simply go cruising or take to the race course?” Based on these facts carbon mast specification can be decided.

“We try to futureproof yachts by building in items like additional sheave boxes and mast track laminate reinforcement for spinnaker poles – it’s amazing how many clients seem convinced they don’t want to race but end up being tempted,” said Stuart.

Low friction rings, soft shackles and bespoke, colour-coded running rigging – even hand stitched leather winch handle pockets – are all part of what’s on offer to ensure clients get the best out of their Spirit and that the boat looks the part.

Adapted and updated from an article published in the September 2017 edition of Yachting World.

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Stephens Waring launches new design, 39-foot sailing yacht ‘Wisp’

BELFAST — Stephens Waring Design has launched the 39-foot sailing yacht Wisp, describing the boat as, “ a seamless blend of Spirit of Tradition aesthetics and modern sailing technology.”

The Wisp continues the legacy of the Stephens Waring Spirit of Tradition yachts, where classic design meets contemporary innovation.

“This vessel features a gracefully balanced hull reminiscent of mid-20th-century cruiser-racers, with elegant overhangs that echo historical yacht designs from 75 years ago,” said the yacht designers, in a news release.

On deck, Wisp offers a sophisticated, dual-purpose cockpit: a plush, upholstered area for lounging forward and a dedicated sailing zone aft.

“Thanks to a design that marries functional ergonomics with classic aesthetics, the helmsperson enjoys easy access to all sailing controls without leaving the wheel,” the release said.

Robert Stephens, the designer behind Wisp , said the boat, “embodies the Spirit of Tradition, combining timeless elegance with modern efficiency and comfort.”

Constructed by Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, Wisp  features a foam-cored plywood deck, which enhances structural integrity and streamlines construction by allowing the deck to be assembled separately from the hull. This method not only improves structural rigidity but also accelerates the build process by synchronizing the construction of the hull and deck.

Paul Waring, co-designer, said, “Collaborating closely with our clients, Wisp transforms their dreams into reality, offering a powerful, elegant, and versatile sailing experience with uncompromising construction quality.”

Wisp is designed for outstanding performance with a moderate draft and generous sail area. Its Solent rig includes a working jib and a large, multi-purpose reacher, each on fixed furlers, ensuring adaptability and ease of handling. The yacht features advanced push-button sailing operations, ideal for navigating the light winds and choppy seas of Long Island Sound.

Innovative features include an under-deck mainsheet trim system with a reverse-purchase hydraulic cylinder, enhancing efficiency in jibes and load management. All winches are electric, providing effortless control for jib and reacher sheets, and for hoisting the roller-furling mainsail. Additionally, the swing-out anchor launcher, equipped with a gas-spring assist, offers both streamlined aesthetics and practical ease of use.

 LOA: 12.04 meters (39’ 6”)

LWL: 9.21 meters (30’ 3”)

Beam: 3.36 meters (11’ 0”)

Draft: 1.83 meters (6’ 0”)

Displacement: 6600 kg (14,500 lb)

Sail Area: Mainsail: 43.1 sq. m. (464 sq ft) 100% Foretriangle: 28.4 sq. m. (306 sq ft) Total: 71.5 sq. m. (769 sq ft)

Power: Yanmar 3JH40 40 hp

Fuel: 118 liters diesel (31 gallons)

Water: 380 liters (100 gallons)

Stephens Waring Yacht Design is known internationally as a custom naval architecture and engineering firm located in Belfast. 

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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is an airport used by private jets in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk , Russia. It has a maximum runway length of 3,400 meters. There is only one runway in total at the airport.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport, also called Khomutovo, is an airport in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, on the Russian island of Sakhalin. The airport was established in 1945 as a military airfield. With currently one 3,400 m concrete runway, one passenger terminal, two cargo terminals and 16 aircraft stands, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is the largest airport in Sakhalin Oblast.

Sometimes referred to as UHSS - its ICAO code - on private jet quotes, for example, it can also be called UUS - its IATA code name. Both these shorthands are used by aircrafts to refer to the airport.

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• Latitude: 46.886944
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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk city, Russia

The capital city of Sakhalin oblast .

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Overview

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a city located in the southern part of Sakhalin Island in the Far East of Russia, the administrative center of Sakhalin Oblast.

The population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is about 201,700 (2022), the area - 164 sq. km.

The phone code - +7 4242, the postal codes - 693000-693904.

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History of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Foundation of yuzhno-sakhalinsk.

The Russians first visited Sakhalin Island in 1742. In 1805, the Russian-American Company sent Adam Johann von Krusenstern, a Russian admiral and explorer, to Sakhalin to hoist the Russian flag on the island. Officially, neither Russia nor Japan claimed Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. In 1855, a treatise on friendship and the border was signed in Shimoda, which marked the beginning of diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan. According to it, Sakhalin remained jointly owned by the two countries.

The settlement of Sakhalin by Russians was mainly due to exiled convicts. In 1869, Sakhalin was officially declared a place of exile and hard labor. In 1875, the St. Petersburg Treaty was signed between the Russian Empire and Japan, according to which Sakhalin completely went to Russia and the Kuril Islands - to Japan.

In 1881, according to the order of the military governor of the Primorsky region, Major Vladimir Yantsevich was appointed head of exiles in South Sakhalin. He received the following instructions: “For the settlement of those who are finishing their terms of hard labor, a place that is quite convenient for arable farming should be chosen. The selected site, if possible along the main road from south to north, should be planned, divided into sections and, as a new settlement, named by some permanent name.”

In 1883, Yantsevich applied for the approval of the names of four new villages founded in the south of Sakhalin: Solovyovskoe, Mitsulskoe, Vladimirovka (future Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk), and Vlasovskoe. In 1885, 57 people lived in Vladimirovka, in 1895 - 130 people. In 1897, there were 150 residential and commercial buildings here: a church, a school, a post office, a hospital, a mill, trade shops, a number of government buildings, and a lot of residential log houses.

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Japanese period in the history of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

In 1905, after the defeat of the Russian Empire in the Russo-Japanese War, according to the Treaty of Portsmouth, part of Sakhalin south of the 50th parallel was ceded to the Japanese Empire and became the Karafuto Prefecture. The northern part of Sakhalin remained under the control of the Russian Empire.

In 1908, Vladimirovka was renamed Toyohara (“bountiful plain”). In 1915, the settlement received the status of a town. The Japanese made their own plan for the development of the town with a clear rectangular planning system with the direction of streets along the railway and perpendicular to it.

The building density was high, as a result, a significant number of residential buildings were without outbuildings, sheds and other ancillary buildings, as well as yards. On the outskirts of the town there was a well-maintained park with an artificial reservoir. In 1920, the population of Toyohara was 14,176 people, in 1935 - 28,459.

On February 11, 1945, Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill signed an agreement in Yalta on the conditions for the USSR’s entry into the war against Japan. Among the conditions were the return of South Sakhalin to the USSR and the annexation of the Kuril Islands. In August 1945, Soviet troops entered Toyohara.

This is what Toyohara looked like from the words of Dmitry Kryukov, head of the civil administration of South Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, who arrived in the town in September 1945: “The town mainly consists of wooden buildings. The houses are adjacent to each other, timber-frame, plastered. Many of them look good, but they are cold.” The majority of the population were Japanese and Koreans.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - the capital of Sakhalin Oblast

On February 2, 1946, Yuzhno-Sakhalin Oblast was formed on the territory of South Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. On June 4, 1946, Toyohara became its administrative center. It was renamed Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (“South Sakhalin City”).

On January 2, 1947, Yuzhno-Sakhalin Oblast was liquidated and its territory was included in Sakhalin Oblast, a separate region of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. On April 18, 1947, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk became its administrative center.

In the spring of 1947, the mass repatriation of the Japanese began. By August 1, 1947, 124,308 people left Sakhalin, almost half of the local Japanese. During 1947-1949, about 400 thousand people were brought to Sakhalin from the central regions of Russia, Primorye and the Far East. By 1949, only 2,682 Japanese remained on Sakhalin - those who managed to obtain a Soviet passport. The Koreans from Sakhalin were not forcibly evicted, so most of them stayed. In 1959, the population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk was 85,510 people.

In subsequent years, the appearance of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk changed again - the frame houses built by the Japanese were demolished. Today, except for the railway and some buildings of that time turned into museums, almost nothing reminds of the Japanese period in the history of this city.

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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk from above

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General view of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - Features

Sakhalin Oblast is the only region in Russia located entirely on the islands. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk stands at some distance from the sea coast, about 25 km from the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. Chekhov Peak (1,045 m), one of the highest peaks of Sakhalin, rises to the north-east of the city. Locals call the city simply Yuzhnyy.

Sakhalin Island is part of the temperate monsoon zone. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is located on a plain surrounded by hills, due to which its climate has certain peculiarities. In summer, it can be very hot in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, and in winter, due to the lack of wind, severe frosts. The coldest month is January with an average daily temperature of minus 12.2 degrees Celsius, the warmest month is August with an average daily temperature of plus 17.3 degrees Celsius. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is equated to the regions of the Far North.

The city is located in an earthquake-prone area. The probability of strong earthquakes is relatively high. The distance from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Moscow is 9,140 km by road and 6,640 km in a straight line.

The majority of the population is Russian, but the proportion of Koreans is also high (about 20%). Out of 43 thousand Sakhalin Koreans, most of them live in the capital of the region. In the city you can also find representatives of the indigenous peoples: Nivkhs, Ainu and Oroks, but their number is very small.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is the largest transport hub on Sakhalin. Anton Chekhov Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport offers regular flights to such cities as Vladivostok, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Khabarovsk, Moscow, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Seoul (South Korea), Sapporo (Japan), Tokyo (Japan).

In Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, there is a high level of air pollution due to the high motorization of the population and the location of the city in the valley, which slows down the dispersion of harmful substances.

Today, it is one of the dynamically developing cities of the Far East, the production and intellectual center of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Oil and natural gas production, as well as their processing, are the most important components of the local economy.

This is one of the most visited cities in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is often visited by cruise ship passengers (mostly Japanese citizens). Restaurants of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk offer dishes of Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Uzbek, Georgian, Italian cuisines.

The architecture of the period of the Karafuto Prefecture gives a special flavor to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Today, in the city there are about 40 objects of cultural heritage of this period. In the future, tourism should become the basis for the economic development of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Special thanks to Vladislav Yarowind for the photos of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Main Attractions of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Sakhalin Regional Museum of Local Lore - the central museum of Sakhalin Oblast founded in 1896. It is housed in a very picturesque Japanese building constructed in the Imperial Crown Style in 1937. This is the only such building on the territory of Sakhalin and all of Russia, the most significant architectural monument of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Its diverse expositions are devoted to nature, history of the indigenous peoples of the islands, culture and development of Sakhalin. Kommunisticheskiy Avenue, 29.

Sports and Tourist Complex “Gornyy Vozdukh” (“Mountain Air”) - a ski resort and sports complex, existing, according to one version, since the days of the Japanese Karafuto Prefecture (1905-1945). Today, it is one of the most dynamically developing ski resorts in the Far East of Russia.

The unique location of the complex - in the center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - allows guests to find themselves in the world of winter sports in just a few minutes. The ski resort offers 10 slopes of various difficulty levels for both beginners and professionals. Their total length is over 23 km. The ski season lasts from December to the end of April.

It is one of the main organizers of excursion tours in Sakhalin Oblast: sports, excursion, business tourism, as well as ecological tourism. The complex has a network of hiking and cycling routes. There are also restaurants and cafes here.

Museum and Memorial Complex “Pobeda” (“Victory”) - a square with a cultural and educational center, where you can find historical expositions dedicated to the Russian-Japanese and World War II. A T-34-85 tank is installed on a pedestal in front of the building. Pobedy Avenue, 1.

Museum of the History of the Sakhalin Railway . This museum is dedicated to the history of railway construction on Sakhalin. The exposition has a lot of interesting and rare exhibits. In the open area of the museum, Sakhalin railway equipment is exhibited: steam locomotives, carriages of various types, etc. Vokzalnaya Street, 55.

Sakhalin Regional State Art Museum - the only art museum in Sakhalin Oblast with over 11 thousand works of art. On the ground floor, temporary art exhibitions are held, the art of artists from Russia, Korea and China is presented. The second floor houses permanent exhibitions: “Contemporary Korean Art”, “Christian Art”, “Russian Art of the 19th - early 20th centuries.” Lenina Street, 137.

Museum of the Book of Anton Chekhov “Sakhalin Island” . This museum is dedicated to Anton Chekhov’s trip to Sakhalin in 1890, as a result of which he wrote the book “Sakhalin Island”. Here you can find the following collections: “Painting”, “Graphics”, “Written Sources”, “Photo Materials”, “Numismatics/Phaleristics”, “Household Items, Arts and Crafts”, “Sculpture”. The personal belongings of Chekhov’s family members and various items belonging to exiles are exhibited here. Mira Avenue, 104.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Park of Culture and Rest named after Yuri Gagarin - the most beautiful recreational area of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk founded in the Japanese period of the city’s history in 1906. In 1968, when the famous cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin died in a jet crash, the park was renamed in his honor. Today, this place attracts visitors with its amazing landscapes and an abundance of entertainment. Sakura blooms here in spring. Detskaya Street, 1.

Resurrection Cathedral - the first church in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk built in the 1990s. This one-domed cathedral in the pseudo-Russian style looks surprisingly graceful and is located in the immediate vicinity of Gagarin Park. Svyatitelya Innokentiya Boulevard, 3k1.

Cathedral of the Nativity . The height of this church, consecrated in 2016, is 77 m, which is why it effectively dominates the surrounding landscape. Accommodating up to 1,000 people, it is built in the Novgorod style with a gilded dome surrounded by four bright blue ones. Inside, you can admire the five-tiered iconostasis in the Russian style, decorated with 98 icons. The outer walls are decorated with mosaics created in Jerusalem. Ilarion Troitsky Street, 1.

Chekhov Peak . Several picturesque mountain peaks are located in the vicinity of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The highest one (1,045 m) is named after the famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The trip to the top takes several hours. From the height of Chekhov Peak you can admire the city itself, the waters of Aniva Bay and the Sea of Okhotsk. On a cloudless day, you can even see the northern tip of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. There is a small Japanese temple at the top of the peak.

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Architecture of yuzhno-sakhalinsk.

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Churches of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Wooden Church of St. Nicholas in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Resurrection Cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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The main building of the Sakhalin Regional Museum of Local Lore

Old Russian 11-inch gun (1867) in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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