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On board the award-winning Spirit 111 flagship sailing yacht Geist

BOAT International steps on board Geist , the flagship of British shipyard Spirit Yachts that combines classic beauty and green technology with beguiling grace...

When Spirit Yachts’ flagship grew from 27 to 34 metres overall before she had even left the drawing board, she was already destined for the record books. At this size she would be the largest wooden sloop-rigged yacht to be built in the UK since the famous J Class yacht Shamrock V back in 1930. Given her long, elegant lines and low freeboard, so typical of the J Class , it was an interesting comparison from the off. And there was more to come.

The decision to head from Spirit Yachts’ yard in Ipswich on the east coast of the UK to Gosport in the south for the sea trials, was intended to make it easier to get into open water. But it was also a move that provided another connection with Sir Thomas Lipton’s famous America’s Cup challenger. The Gosport base for the Spirit 111’s sea trials was the famous Camper & Nicholsons yard (now Endeavour Quay), where Shamrock and the three other British J Class yachts had been built in the 1930s.

Unlike the competitive Js, the Spirit 111, named Geist , has been designed for a more relaxed life – a cruiser with the ability to take part in the occasional regatta. And while she’s been built in a traditional material, her wood epoxy composite construction on a steel space frame takes advantage of the very latest materials and techniques.

From her carbon mast with its non-metallic rigging, to her advanced sail- handling systems, her classic looks conceal a very advanced technical specification. For example, a bank of four BMW lithium batteries and a 100kW Torqeedo propulsion system capable of regenerating power once under way lie at the heart of her operational hardware.

Another significant difference is in the intended make-up of her crew. Here, the biggest clue as to how she has been designed to be operated can be found in her layout below decks.  Aside from being beautiful, it offers an owner’s cabin and three guest doubles – far fewer than you might expect of a boat this size. Furthermore, there is no skipper or crew accommodation: this is clearly an owner/driver superyacht.

Wherever you look, the Spirit 111 is a fascinating boat and when you talk to her creators, (“builders” seems so inappropriate for something so artful and innovative) it becomes clear that the project was a voyage of discovery for them at times too.

“In the early stages we built a model and presented it to the owner who said, ‘No, it looks a bit dumpy. Can’t we pull out the bow and stern?’” explains Spirit Yachts’ managing director Nigel Stuart.

“So the boat grew, but not the freeboard – but this was just the start. As you’d expect in the accommodation, the Sipo mahogany walls were drawn to sit vertically but they ended up raked, sweeping around the accommodation with a crease. There are no door handles and American walnut was used around corners in ways you simply wouldn’t expect and many believed couldn’t be done. The saloon table has 64 individually made legs, while the seating that wraps around it took a dedicated team 2,000 working hours to build. ‘Organic’ was a word that was used endlessly throughout the project.”

Designed by Rhoades Young and Spirit Yachts, her interior is extraordinary. “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,” says Rhoades Young partner Jonathan Rhoades. Based on a set of linked circles which sweep around in an S-shape, the bulk of the accommodation is set amidships. The saloon, galley and navigation area is one open, circular area, lit from overhead by Spirit’s trademark fan windows in the deck.

From cooker to chart plotter, every item of equipment can be hidden behind slick fitted panels where the grain provides seamless continuity. Combined with vellum panels and an ingenious lighting system that not only switches on and off automatically but also balances itself against the ambient light, the overall appearance is striking.

Devoid of any decoration or soft furnishings, it looks a little stark at first, but this is an interior to savour. Like walking into a gallery at the Tate Modern, when you stop and look you start to get drawn into the light, the lines and the subtle range of colours that sweep through her interior. It’s an intoxicating experience.

It’s difficult to do the accommodation justice in a few words, other than to say that it has to be one of the most extraordinary yacht interiors I’ve ever seen. From the minute the electric motor propels you silently from the dock, through the effortless hoisting of the in-boom furling mainsail and the roller furling headsail, it is clear how much distance there is between the 111 and a J Class. The classic yachts of the 1930s require well in excess of 20 crew to race them – we cruise around the Solent with just five on board, and really only three are necessary to handle the boat.

On the helm she’s a very different boat to a J. She’s amazingly light, direct and beautifully balanced, steering herself upwind with ease. In 12 knots of true breeze we slice uphill at nine knots. Downwind she’s just as silky smooth and while she’s clearly a very large yacht, she’s also a proper sailing boat with all the feel you’d expect of something a third of her size.

I’m privileged to have taken the helm of both Shamrock V and Endeavour and while these were both very special moments, the fact remains that Geist has a much better feel on the wheel. And so she should.

Her fin and bulb keel along with the carbon spade rudder contrast starkly with the less- efficient rudder that was hung off the trailing edge of the keel on a J Class. At 65 tonnes fully laden she’s also less than half the weight of a J Class. While neither of these characteristics are that easy to see, they are good examples of 80 years of progress.

So, while the Spirit 111 was never envisaged as a modern-day J Class or engaging in the type of sailing that the Js became famous for, she does represent a similar approach: using modern materials and techniques to push the boundaries of design and technology, while at the same time delivering elegance that will turn heads, whatever the era.

The wood works

As a boat that glorifies wood – from her hull to her interior design – it was vital that the Spirit 111’s timber was ethically sourced to fit the yacht’s green ethos. For Douglas fir the yard went to Canada, which it knew had robust regulations. “Those forests have been commercially managed for over 100 years,” says Spirit Yachts’ managing director Nigel Stuart. “They plant two trees for one [felled] and they only harvest one per cent of the timber in Canada a year.”

Taking it a step further, the father of the yard’s timber dealer went to the forest to record “exactly where those trees were felled”. Sipo wood was sourced from Forest Stewardship Council-run forests in West Africa and the teak was also responsibly sourced – although since the project began four years ago, the yard’s view on teak in general has changed. 

“There have been certain cases highlighted [within yachting] where teak was bought with the best intentions, but was later found to have actually come from Burma – with all the implications that entails. So that’s why we said that we can’t trust the paperwork.” Instead, the yard now uses Lignia, an alternative from sustainably managed softwood plantations, treated to provide a durable timber that looks and feels just like teak.

But the careful sourcing of wood was only a fraction of the work. The timber is machined into planks before being air-dried for months (a low-energy method). At the yard it is sliced into the required thickness, mostly six millimetres for the interior, revealing the grain’s beautiful flames. “Then we store it on site to let it settle for two or three months,” says Stuart. “It has a tendency to relax when we treat it like this.”

Then the joiners get to work, using only hand tools. “I think we’ve probably got the finest joinery team in the world,” says Stuart. To give an idea of the skill required for this extraordinary interior, he points to the grain on a bathroom wall. It runs all the way from the ceiling, down the wall, undulating over the sink, and down to the floor – perpendicular all the way. This was installed in three separate sections with the grains perfectly matched. That means hundreds of pieces of wood, each referring to each other. Mess up one of the three sections and you start again from scratch.

So fine was the work, they spent eight months making eight doors with flared handholds. They even invented a new method of steam bending walnut wood, which is particularly rigid. The result, however, is one of the most impressive examples of woodwork afloat.

This feature is taken from the October 2020 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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Boat of the Week: This Classic 70-foot ‘Gentleman’s Yacht’ Is All High-Tech Beneath Its Wooden Skin

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Spirit Yachts ’ flagship P70 may look like an extra from The Great Gatsby , but this oh-so-elegant wooden motoryacht, with its gleaming mirror-varnished mahogany and classic flag-blue paint, is new from the keel up.

The 71-footer was built by Britain’s Spirit Yachts for an experienced Norwegian owner who fell in love with the timeless lines of the company’s classic wooden sailboats, but wanted the style to translate to a powered yacht.

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If the Spirit name sounds familiar, this was the builder that has enthusiastically supplied yachts for Daniel “007” Craig to sail in those epic James Bond romps Casino Royale, and the newest, No Time to Die.

Note the beautiful grain of the quarter-sawn sapele mahogany on the exterior.  Courtesy Spirit Yachts

But according to Sean McMillan, Spirit Yachts founder and chief designer, the owner didn’t simply want a classic-looking cruiser with a retro Roaring Twenties vibe that would sit at a marina. He wanted a boat that could go places. “The brief was to build a motoryacht capable of cruising from Britain’s south coast, across the North Sea to the Baltic and on to Norway, at an average speed of 18 knots. And he wanted the boat to go there and back—that’s over 1,000 miles—without having to refuel,” McMillan told Robb Report .

To meet the challenge, McMillan and a dedicated team of eight woodworking craftsmen, turned to the same wooden boatbuilding techniques they use to craft Spirit’s range of classic sailboats, including the recently launched 111-foot masterpiece Geist . That involved creating a framework using tough sapele hardwood. To this, longitudinal strips of Douglas fir were screwed and bonded to build the hull shape. Then, on top of this, multiple layers of Japanese kaya wood were glued diagonally to deliver carbon-fiber levels of strength and rigidity.

“It creates a hull that is immensely strong and light. The P70 weighs just 24 tonnes, which is almost half the weight of similar-sized fiberglass counterparts,” explains McMillan.

The lines have a retro feel, but the boat was designed to be a fast ocean-runner, capable of reaching 29 mph, but able to run in rough seas.  Courtesy Spirit Yachts

Lighter weight also allowed smaller than usual engines to be mounted in the P70’s over-sized engine room. The twin 800-hp six-cylinder MAN turbo diesels are capable of delivering a top speed of 29 mph, with cruising at a more relaxed 20 mph.

Without doubt, it’s the lines of this timelessly elegant 1930s-style “gentleman’s” motoryacht that sets it apart. But the process of creating such a head-turning profile wasn’t easy. The owner, a highly experienced and knowledgeable boater, had firm ideas on what he wanted. It resulted in McMillan modifying the design more than a dozen times.

“He really liked the style of some of the Spirit power boats I’ve designed over the years. So, we combined the flared bow and tumblehome stern from our Spirit P40 with the 1930s style of our sailing yachts, and applied it to a larger motoryacht design,” he explains.

The main salon.  Courtesy Spirit Yachts

The result is nothing less than a piece of floating art, with a classic slender waist—the beam spans just 16.5 feet—and that tall, proud bow. And there are some lovely classic design features, like the stainless-steel engine vents on the cabin sides that were inspired by those from a classic ‘50s Mercedes-Benz 300SL.

“To keep the sleek, uncluttered look, we did away with the typical stainless handrails, and lowered the level of the deck to make it safe and easy to walk around the yacht,” says McMillan.

Below decks, the slightly unconventional layout requested by the owner includes a central wheelhouse, a rich, leather-lined salon area forward, and a spacious galley and dining area aft. And on the lower levels, the master suite is in the bow with twin guest cabins at the stern.

The outer helm on the flybridge leads into the main wheelhouse a few steps down.  Courtesy Spirit Yachts

The quality and attention to detail are exceptional. You can understand why it took a team of three painters almost seven months to varnish the bare-wood interior. From start to finish, building the yacht at Spirit’s yard in Ipswich, on Britain’s east coast, took almost three years.

But while the P70 looks classic and elegant in its design, beneath the skin it’s packed with some of the latest maritime technology. That includes a bank of lithium-ion batteries that can power the yacht’s air conditioning and zero-speed stabilizers while at anchor overnight, without cranking-up the generator.

“Wooden motoryachts like this are the future,” says McMillan. “They’re light, sustainable, have a great strength-to-weight ratio, are highly fuel-efficient, and, as our P70 shows, can be turned into things of real beauty.”

It took three painters seven months to varnish the interior.  Courtesy Spirit Yachts

The price of a new P70 starts at £4 million, or roughly $5.5 million.

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ON TEST: Spirit 44e – the sustainable future of sailing?

• Theo Stocker
• November 1, 2020

A wooden boat that blazes a trail for modern technology and sustainability sounds too good to be true. Theo Stocker went to see if the Spirit 44e is as good as promised

Product Overview

Spirit yacht 44cr electric.

• Most sustainable yacht available today
• Sails beautifully
• Stunning looks
• Limited accommodation for length
• Upkeep of wooden boat

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Price as reviewed:.

Boats have been built out of wood since Noah first put axe to tree, but when it comes to cutting-edge yachts, timber is right back at the top.

Spirit Yachts have been building head-turningly pretty wooden yachts with stiff, lightweight laminated wooden hulls since 1993, including the largest wooden yacht built in the UK since the 1930s in the shape of the Spirit 111 , launched this year.

But away from all the fanfare, the Ipswich-based yard has also just launched Avvento , smaller sister to its 47 and 55 Cruising Range yachts.

Far from being a lesser vessel, however, the Spirit 44 Cruising Range Electric Boat (44e for short) hides advances in sustainable technology under its gleaming topsides that offer a glimpse into the future of boat building.

Unrecyclable fibreglass and sails, toxic antifoul, and fossil-fuel propulsion are replaced by sustainably sourced timber, self-sufficient electric propulsion and zero-carbon emissions.

The proud new owner is Vincent Argiro, a retired technology entrepreneur who lives and sails in British Columbia in Canada.

Explaining his motivation to go for such a radical concept, he said: ‘My first sailboat was also the first of its kind to be built all-electric. I have never owned anything else, nor will I.

‘To me, it is a terrible corruption of the beauty and simplicity of sailing to add internal-combustion propulsion to it.’

She is built, Spirit claims, to last a hundred years and to be largely recyclable when the time does come. In the intervening century, she will burn no hydro-carbons whatsoever with not even a backup generator on board, or, for that matter, any obvious renewable energy sources. I was curious to see how she worked.

THE TEST VERDICT

The Spirit 44e is a fabulously expensive boat given her limited accommodation and shorter than average waterline length, if you are going to judge her by volume.

As managing director Nigel Stuart says: ‘You need to think about her volume relative to her waterline rather than overall length.’ That’s a nice idea, if you have the luxury of not worrying about marina fees.

You can get a lot of boat for this kind of budget, so why would you buy the Spirit 44e? Firstly, she is drop dead gorgeous. From her sleek lines to her dovetail joints, there is no part of the boat that is not a pleasure to look at.

Then, she is utterly engaging to sail. Lightweight, powerful and responsive, helming her will put a smile on your face, while she should cope equally well with the rough stuff. Finally, she is light years ahead of most production yachts in terms of environmental impact.

I would opt for the smaller rig and higher boom, and I’d like narrower cockpit seats. Most owners would opt for a backup diesel generator for peace of mind, though with new battery tech on its way, unlimited range is within reach.

The Spirit 44e goes a very long way to prove that yachts can be built and run in a sustainable way.

Would the Spirit 44e suit you and your crew?

This boat isn’t about mass-market appeal, but who wouldn’t fall in love given half a chance? In reality, for the kind of cruising most sailors really do, weekends and a few weeks here and there, she is luxuriously comfortable for a cruising couple with occasional guests. Liveaboard cruising is more of a stretch, but entirely feasible, while she’ll also do well racing round the cans.

There’s plenty of entertaining space, particularly on deck once you’re in harbour, and if you don’t mind the stares, she turns heads wherever she goes.

Very few boats out there could hold a hydrocarbon-free candle to the Spirit 44e. Even Noah might have been tempted to leave his animals for this boat.

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First look: Spirit 30 – Spirit’s smallest ever yacht

• Rupert Holmes
• November 11, 2021

The all-new Spirit 30 is the smallest yacht ever produced by the well regarded British yard which specialises in modern classic wooden yachts. Rupert Holmes reports

The sleek classic style of all Spirit Yachts is guaranteed to turn heads and the Ispwich-based yard’s smallest new model for many years, the spirit 30 is no exception.

The Spirit 30 follows the well-proven format of a light displacement, modern hull shape below the water allied to a performance rig and sails. It’s a combination that delivers speeds which belie the boat’s modest dimensions.

During the commissioning sail, for example, the Spirit 30 recorded 6.8 knots of boat speed close-hauled and 10 knots off the wind in 18-20 knots of breeze.

Yet this is civilised vessel with a self-tacking furling jib and all sail controls led aft for easy single and short-handed sailing. The first example is an open day sailer with a large cockpit, although there are also plans for a version with a cuddy and basic overnight accommodation.

Auxiliary power is from a Torqeedo Cruise 4.0FP electric pod drive. This offers a 16-mile range at five knots with the standard battery and a maximum speed under power of 6.5 knots.

The wood epoxy composite construction is one of the most sustainable options for building a new boat, requiring far less noxious resins and plastics than conventional fibreglass structures.

Typically three layers of timber are epoxy glued together, creating an extremely stiff, yet very light, monocoque structure. A protective outer layer of glass cloth and epoxy is then applied, which enhances waterproofing and provides impact resistance.

Spirit 30. Photo: Spirit Yachts / Waterline Media

Spirit Yachts has gone a stage further than usual with this boat, using flax fibres and bio resins for the outer layer. The result is what the company says is its most sustainable yacht to date and plans to roll out the same materials to the larger boats in the range.

The Spirit 30 is offered with a choice of fixed or lifting keels and the boat is light enough to be towed on a road trailer. The first example is scheduled to be exhibited at the Dusseldorf boat show in January 2022.

Spirit 30 specifications:

LOA: 9.15m 30ft 0in LWL: 6.5m 21ft 4in Beam: 1.9m 6ft 3in Draught: 1.6m 5ft 3in Displacement: 1,700kg 3,750lb Builder: www.spirityachts.com Base price: £250,000 ex VAT

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The 11 largest Burgess yachts in 2021.

Published 08 February 2021

If your approach to enjoyment is the bigger the better, take a look at some of the largest yachts in our fleet that will take you to the next level of celebration on board.

11. secret - 82.5m (270.6ft).

Bring a taste of classic glamour to your life on SECRET. Designed by Sam Sorgiovanni with outdoor enjoyment in mind, she offers deck after deck of social spaces to take you from relaxation and indulgence by day to sparkling celebrations by night.

Morning mimosas are served in the expansive plush sofas of the main deck aft while you plan the day’s activities. The bridge deck aft features a swimming pool surrounded by sun pads and sunloungers for spectacular views of your anchorage. A jacuzzi on the sun deck is more intimate, with a nearby bar and sun pads for company. Or take in a romantic sunset from the upper deck aft’s bank of seating, with a flute of champagne in hand.

Refreshed in 2018, SECRET’s glamorous interior design by Jim Harris radiates elegance and style, where Art Deco meets glistening metallic tones, textural walls and rich pops of colour. She sleeps up to 12 guests in six opulently styled cabins, and has an abundance of amenities including a gym, large cinema, massage and beauty room and fantastic sky lounge bar. 

10. ACE – 85m (278.9ft)

Currently for sale, ACE born from a prestigious collaboration between Lürssen shipyard and Winch Design.

Her immaculately presented interior is refined and sumptuous, with an abundance of lifestyle amenities including a cinema, beauty salon, gym and nightclub room. For ultimate indulgence, the extensive spa on the lower deck has a hammam, Russian banya, massage room, plunge pool, large Roman styled jacuzzi and fold-down swim platform with beach lounge.

ACE presents a vast variety of dining and lounging spaces, both inside and al fresco, ranging from casual to formal. The dedicated master deck features a capacious suite, office and private lounge as well as two balconies. The top deck has an air conditioned central tea room, shaded seating and lounging areas, and a jacuzzi, while a large swimming pool is discreetly located on the on upper deck forward.

ACE is equipped with a full complement of tenders and watertoys, including a comfortable and elegant 8.9m Hinckley Talaria tender. She accommodates up to 10 guests in five double cabins, two of which are convertible to twins, and has 30 attentive crew to anticipate your every need. 

9. C2 – 85.6m (280.8ft)

C2 (now B2 ) is a unique opportunity on the sales market. Accommodating up to 31 guests in 15 cabins, this impeccably maintained yacht has had just one owner since she was built in 2009, and she was extensively refitted in 2019. Reymond Langton Design created B2’s exterior, collaborating with Brian Callahan on her interior, which has the light, bright ambiance of a contemporary beach house.

The spectacular owner’s suite benefits from panoramic views across the bow, with two nearby children’s cabins featuring pullman berths for flexible sleeping arrangements. A elevator services all guest decks, and there are multiple lounges to provide plenty of variety for your gatherings. Choose between the expansive upper and bridge decks aft for al fresco dining, or head to the upper deck’s interior dining room for sheltered views across the stern. Movie fans will enjoy the retractable cinema screens located inside and outside, while the sun deck’s massage room is perfect for a little pampering.

Water lovers will be delighted to learn that B2 has a jacuzzi surrounded by sun pads on the sun deck, as well as a glass bottomed infinity pool on the main deck aft, illuminating a brand new beach club lounge below that has fold-out balconies on each side. B2 is available for purchase with Burgess.

8. AQUILA – 85.6m (280.9ft)

AQUILA is the charter yacht for those who want to have it all: indulge in some pampering, celebrate in style or simply relax in the calming surroundings.

This palatial, award winning yacht underwent a major refit in 2016, making her like new. The updated interior from RWD and Susan Young is a haven of understated elegance, the stunning centrepiece being a 11.2m ‘waterfall’ chandelier cascading down four decks of the stairwell. There is flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in five double cabins and two twin cabins with pullman berths, while a guest elevator and zero speed stabilisers add another dimension of comfort.

Her dedicated master deck features a massage room, hair salon, his and hers bathroom, private office and a 60sqm (646sqft) private exterior deck looking over the bow. The sun deck is a haven for relaxation, with a large jacuzzi, day bar and treatment room, while a cinema room, gym and spa offer luxury amenities aplenty.

Head to the ‘London Bar’ to enjoy the ambiance of an elegant private members club, day or night. And for a little more action, AQUILA’s vast beach club is home to a large selection of tenders and watertoys to keep all the family entertained throughout a charter. AQUILA is available for charter with Burgess.

• Superyacht AQUILA 1 of 11 photos
• The stairwell's 11.2m waterfall chandelier by Preciosa 2 of 11 photos
• The owner's suite on its own private deck 3 of 11 photos
• The beauty salon on the owner's deck 4 of 11 photos
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• Lower deck gym at sea level 7 of 11 photos
• The London Bar on the owner's deck 8 of 11 photos
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• Tenders and toys aplenty 10 of 11 photos
• The sun deck doubles as a nightclub with lights, decks and a sound system 11 of 11 photos

7. BARBARA – 88.5m (290.4ft)

Say hello to elevated living with a charter on board BARBARA, a head turning yacht with all the luxury trappings you could wish for.

Sorgiovanni Designs created her exterior with no sharp edges, giving BARBARA a curvaceous look that is timeless yet fresh, while her interior blends clean, contemporary décor with elaborate and intriguing details. For example, her astonishingly intricate main stair column with glass elevator is wrapped in a gnarled silver root system, which took a year to build.

But beyond her beauty, it is BARBARA’s multitude of amenities that will make your stay on board so special. Her sun deck features a convivial 10-person hot tub, while there is also a fully equipped gym, an eight-person indoor-outdoor cinema, a beach club with a vast selection of watertoys, a wellness area for massage and treatments, a unique aquarium bar, multiple fold-out balconies, and a 360-degree observation area.

BARBARA sleeps up to 12 guests in seven cabins, including an expansive full-beam, split-level owner’s suite with its own private balconies, while the main deck’s two forward guest cabins convert into a VIP suite or second master cabin to bring appealing versatility for charter groups. For added comfort, she has an elevator serving all levels from the lower deck to the bridge deck, zero speed stabilisers and a hydraulic swim platform that lowers into the water. 

6. MOONLIGHT II – 91.4m (299.9ft)

The fun never stops with a unique charter on board  MOONLIGHT II . This voluminous yacht is large enough to welcome up to 36 guests in her 18 luxurious and adaptable cabins, including a master private deck with its own jacuzzi and sunbathing area.

Her sun deck is always a popular centre of activity, thanks to its bar and jacuzzi surrounded by inviting sun pads, while the three exterior decks below offer ample space to dine and celebrate together al fresco, day or night. MOONLIGHT II’s interior is sumptuous and relaxing, with rich textures and an aquatically themed decor, complemented by a host of entertaining and indulgent amenities.

Relax with an afternoon at the extensive spa with massage, steam room and sauna facilities, followed by hairdressing and beauty treatments in the salon. Let your playful side take over with a morning of action on the yacht’s selection of watertoys, including scuba diving equipment and the thrilling flyboard. Be amazed by the 3D cinema or take in the watery scenery from the beach club’s bar and private balcony.

For added reassurance, there is a dedicated medical facility on board, as well as an elevator serving all guest decks and stabilisers to provide at anchor comfort. MOONLIGHT II is available for charter with Burgess.

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• Private jacuzzi on the owner's deck and a second, larger one on the sun deck 2 of 10 photos
• Huge relaxation and entertainment spaces on the aft decks 3 of 10 photos
• The master suite's ocean themed design 4 of 10 photos
• The jacuzzi at the heart of the wellness centre 5 of 10 photos
• Inviting sauna 6 of 10 photos
• Dedicated massage suite 7 of 10 photos
• The yacht has a 3D cinema 8 of 10 photos
• The casino will delight those of a sporting persuasion 9 of 10 photos
• An intimate beach club with bar and sea terrace 10 of 10 photos

5. TRANQUILITY – 91.5m (300.1ft)

Find TRANQUILITY where adventure meets luxury. This ice classed exploration yacht is dedicated to the art of living well, with a host of top end amenities catering to large groups.

Her stunning exterior design is the work of yacht builder Oceanco, with an expansive upper deck aft that is perfect for large gatherings by day or night. Inside, her Asia inspired interior by Winch Design is a blend of intricate textures and soft creams with richly coloured accents.

Constructed to PYC, TRANQUILITY accommodates up to 22 guests in 11 cabins; her owner's suite has a stunning his and hers bathroom with a feature bathtub, while the VIP suites offer private balconies as a special touch. Complementing her 20sqm (215sqft) swimming pool with jets on the upper deck aft, the impressive spa includes a hammam, sauna, plunge pool and experiential shower alongside a beauty salon and fully equipped gym with fold-down balcony at sea level.

Setting the bar high before you have even boarded, there is a pair of luxurious custom tenders to transfer you to and from the shoreline in total comfort or you may prefer to arrive by air on the fully certified helipad. 

4. TATOOSH – 92.4m (303.2ft)

Few yachts merit the epithet legendary but TATOOSH is certainly one. This distinguished yacht is imbued with an adventurous and entertaining spirit and has an impressive archive of intrepid voyages logged.

This remarkable yacht was delivered by Nobiskrug in 2000 and underwent a USD 32,000,000 refit in Germany in 2021 as part of her 20 year Lloyd's class survey. Her welcoming and relaxing Terence Disdale interiors welcome 19 guests in 11 cabins and they can arrive and depart using two helipads, one with refuelling capabilities, and five tenders including a 12m Hinckley Talaria and a 12.4m Frers designed sailing yacht.

There's a spa, gym, beach club with jacuzzi, bar, sauna, dive centre with sea terrace, main saloon with bar and limestone fireplace, bulletproof glass and an elevator. Lovers of entertainment will appreciate the contraflow pool that becomes a dancefloor, options for inside or outside dining or the main deck cinema. The list of features goes on and on. 

3. FAITH – 96.6m (316.8ft)

As one of the most sought after yachts on the water, a charter on  FAITH is sure to be heavenly. At the heart of any charter experience is the crew, and FAITH’s are renowned for their superlative level of service and dedication to guest enjoyment.

With a striking exterior by RWD, her main deck aft features a large glass-bottomed swimming pool that illuminates a vast beach club beneath. This beach club has to be one of the most impressive in existence, with a sumptuous lounge and bar that opens directly onto the water on three sides, including two fold-down sea terraces and the large swim platform.

FAITH is particularly appealing to those who enjoy an active lifestyle, with a unique games deck forward that caters to football, tennis, volleyball, basketball and padel tennis, while the top of the range indoor-outdoor sun deck gym is spacious and bright. Two custom 10m Feadship tenders will ensure you always travel in style, while there is a particularly large selection of watertoys to keep guests of all ages and skill levels entertained.

To unwind, there is a wellness centre featuring a massage room, a large hammam and a remarkable snow room, as well as a secluded jacuzzi pool on the sun deck forward. And for movie nights or sports games, there is a dedicated comfortable cinema and an outdoor TV screen on the sun deck. FAITH’s decor from RWD and Chahan Interior Design is a masterpiece of understated luxe.

Accommodating up to 12 guests in seven cabins, her private master deck has its own lounge with a home cinema, skylight and fireplace, as well as a fire pit outside, while two VIP suites and four double cabins are located on the main deck. FAITH is available for charter with Burgess.

2. LUMINOSITY – 107.6m (352.9ft)

When cutting edge technology is complemented by a deep connection to nature, you get LUMINOSITY, delivered by Benetti in 2020. This is a yacht for someone with bold and adventurous cruising plans, thanks to her range of up to 8,000nm and a fully certified helipad with fuelling system.

Not only light in name, she is light by nature too, thanks to over 800sqm (8611sqft) of windows inviting you to share in the wonder of the ever changing surroundings, without distraction thanks to the ultra-quiet diesel electric propulsion system and silent batteries. Interactive art on video walls will stimulate your mind and awaken your senses.

Head to the lower deck to immerse yourself in the relaxing surroundings of LUMINOSITY’s beautiful beach club, with a steam room, a refreshing 4C cold pool, a fully kitted out gym and a 30sqm (323sqft) swimming pool that converts to a dancefloor at the push of a button. The entire space is opened up to the seascape via the fold-down balconies, creating a dramatic and inspiring backdrop for a romantic dinner at the nearby dining table.

The owner’s deck is outstanding, with a stunning suite, a large walk-in wardrobe, a panoramic office forward with a linked PA’s office, large terraces with varied seating forward and aft, and three additional convertible twin cabins amidships. In total, LUMINOSITY accommodates up to 27 guests in 12 cabins, with an elevator serving all guest levels and an on board hospital for peace of mind while cruising remotely. 

1. OCTOPUS – 126.2ft (414ft)

Some yachts are simply iconic and OCTOPUS is surely deserving of this epithet. As a renowned pioneer of global yachting at a luxury level, OCTOPUS is one of the most well-travelled yachts in the world. With a colossal 12,500nm range and diesel-electric propulsion system, she has cruised in Antarctica, travelled the Northwest Passage and played a part in history by recovering the ship’s bell from the WWII wreck of HMS Hood and discovering the remains of WWI battleship IJN Musashi in the Pacific.

Originally delivered by Lürssen in 2003, OCTOPUS has been impeccably maintained, with her latest refit completed in 2019, so she is ready to take a new owner on the adventures of a lifetime. Designed by Espen Øino International with interiors by Jonathan Quinn Barnett, there is accommodation for up to 26 guests in 13 cabins, served by 63 crew. The owner’s deck has its own private bar, jacuzzi and dining area, while there is also a second elevator exclusively for the owner’s use.

Enjoy long, lazy days on the bridge deck aft with its swimming pool, dining area, bar and pizza oven. Or make use of the entertainment deck on longer passages, including the spa, library, bar, cinema, gym, observation area and various cosy lounges. There is even a glass-bottomed underwater observation lounge, and a basketball court for those who enjoy shooting a few hoops.

Of course, such an adventurous superyacht comes kitted out with a superb range of tenders and toys; beyond the submersible with capacity for up to eight guests and two crew, there are seven tenders and an ROV, alongside space for an SUV and two helicopters to be stowed in the protection of the garage. 

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1220 Spirits

Look ahead, never behind., st. louis crafted spirits & liqueurs for tastemakers, cocktail shakers & ice breakers.

1220 Spirits is a botanically-inspired craft distillery founded by the exceptionally talented brewers at 4 Hands Brewing Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2018, the distillery was created to complement the brewery, exploring the relationship and inspirations between a traditional brewery and craft distillery. Like 4 Hands Brewing Company’s approach to brewing beer, 1220 Spirits leads with creativity. What started as a dream to make gin has turned into a portfolio of more than a dozen products in less than five years. Whether we are using unique ruby port and orange bitters barrels to age gin and amaro, incorporating interesting botanicals and fruits like bergamot orange and sumac in our New World gins, or creating the freshest canned cocktails with flavors like lavender, ginger and watermelon, we act boldly while maintaining the sophistication of our spirits.

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Find our hand-crafted spirits and liqueurs at your local liquor store or savor these fine spirits at 4 Hands Brewing Company in St. Louis, Mo. Sip them neat or enjoy them in a hand-crafted or canned cocktail.  

Spirits & Liqueurs by 1220 Spirits

Botanically-inspired, Origin is a New World Gin that opens with bright floral and citrus notes with a complex bouquet of Croatian juniper, coriander, orris root, neroli and bergamot orange. | 42% alc. by vol.

Encrypted Vodka

A remarkably smooth spirit, Encrypted Vodka is made from a Missouri corn mash that is distilled six times. Ideal for cocktails or enjoyed singularly, this premium vodka has an exceptional finish. | 40% alc. by vol.

Blue Morpho Gin 

Blue Morpho is a New World Gin crafted with lavender, violet and citrus zest. These select botanicals lend complex flavors and aromas and create a vibrant blue and violet hue that transforms to pink when mixed with tonic or citrus.   42.5% alc. by vol.

Flora Aperitif

Aperitifs are a classic component of some of the world’s most exceptional cocktails. 1220 Spirits Flora, a bitter, is slightly sweet with citrus and floral notes and a subtly bitter finish. Delicious in a spritz! | 25% alc. by vol.

Spettro Amaro

Paying homage to the classic Italian digestif, Spettro is an amaro made in the Rabarbaro style. An earthy, bitter base gives way to an herbal heart with top notes of vanilla, bitter orange and black licorice. | 33% alc. by .vol

Balaton Cherry & Persian Lime Vodka 

Tart Michigan cherries and Persian limes were added to our Encrypted Vodka to create this flavorful spirit that features bold notes of tart cherry and zingy lime zest. | 40% alc. by vol.

Canned Cocktails by 1220 Spirits

Cherry Lime

The classic combination of sweet maraschino cherry and zesty lime juice is all grown up, but still super fun and playful in this canned cocktail featuring our Encrypted Vodka as the base spirit. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Lemonade and Lavender

Slightly tart, slightly sweet, but completely refreshing, Lemonade and Lavender features real lemon juice and the finest lavender syrup for a cocktail that’s perfect for pool parties and patios. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Moscow Mule

With our Encrypted Vodka, spicy ginger beer and just a touch of lime juice, our Moscow Mule is a deliciously accurate take on the classic cocktail. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Pineapple Punch 

Opening with bright and vibrant tropical fruit aromas, Pineapple Punch boasts both sweet and tangy notes provided by real pineapple juice in this super refreshing portable paradise. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Watermelon Smash 

Watermelon Smash is a refreshing blend of real watermelon juice and our Encrypted Vodka resulting in a sweet, juicy cocktail that transports you to your best summertime memories. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Bright, juicy and bursting with ripe fruit flavor and aroma, Bramble is built on our Encrypted Vodka and will transport you and your tastebuds straight to a blackberry patch. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

An eye opening marriage of cold brewed coffee roasted by Sump, rich vanilla and decadent pumpkin pie spices, this perfect-for-the-morning, but delightful anytime canned cocktail with Encrypted Vodka is super smooth and creamy. | 5.5% alc. by vol.

Transfusion

The Transfusion, which is said to have originated at the New York Athletic Club’s golf course in the 1940s, is experiencing a resurgence and our version, crafted for convenience without compromising taste, is perfect for your next round. Enjoy a refreshing blend of Encrypted Vodka, grape, zesty ginger and lime flavors during your next round! | 5.5% alc. by vol.

With our Encrypted Vodka, spicy ginger beer and just a touch of lime juice, our Moscow Mule is a deliciously accurate take on the classic cocktail. | ABV: 5.5%

Opening with bright and vibrant tropical fruit aromas, Pineapple Punch boasts both sweet and tangy notes provided by real pineapple juice in this super refreshing portable paradise. | ABV: 5.5%

Watermelon Smash is a refreshing blend of real watermelon juice and our Encrypted Vodka resulting in a sweet, juicy cocktail that transports you to your best summertime memories. | ABV: 5.5%

Awards + Media

2019 | Origin Awarded Silver Medal

The Fifty Best

2020 | Origin Awarded Double Gold

2020 | Spettro Awarded Gold

American Craft Spirits Awards

2020 | Origin Awarded Silver

2020 | Flora Awarded Silver

2020 | Cucumber Hibiscus Won Innovation RTD Award

2021 | Lemonade Lavender & Paloma RTD Award Silver

2021 | Cucumber Hibiscus RTD Awarded Gold

2021 | Spettro Awarded Double Gold

2021 | Origin Awarded Gold

2022 | Origin Awarded Bronze

ADI International Spirits Competition

2022 | Diamond Certified Distillery

Distillery Awards

St. Louis Magazine

“St. Louis–based 1220 Spirits releases a new line of gin in collaboration with local industry partners”

St. Louis Business Journal

“Why this St. Louis brewery is building a brand that goes beyond beer”

“15 Best Gin Cocktails to Shake Up at Home, Plus Tips for Making Your Own”

Business Insider

“Bartenders Reveal 9 of the Best Ready-to-Drink Cocktails You Can Buy”

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Do you have questions about 1220 Spirits? Reach out to our team to learn about our spirits, distribution and purchasing.

Location and Hours

ADDRESS: 1220 S 8th St.

St. Louis, MO 63104

Monday - Thursday: 12pm to 10pm

Friday: 12pm to 11pm

Saturday: 11am to 11pm

Sunday: 12pm to 8pm

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SPIRIT SUPERYACHTS GO HEAD TO HEAD IN HISTORIC MATCH RACE

This summer, two 100ft+ Spirit sailing yachts met in Sweden for a landmark match race event. Spirit Yachts’ 100ft yacht Gaia accepted a challenge from Spirit’s award-winning 111ft yacht Geist for two days’ competitive racing in the Stockholm archipelago.

The owners of both yachts have personal connections to the Swedish capital and its picturesque surroundings, which made the ideal backdrop for the challenge.

Attending the event, Spirit Yachts Marketing Director Helen Porter commented, “ Gaia and Geist are the two largest single-masted wooden sloops launched since Shamrock V in the 1930s and to our knowledge it is the first occasion two such yachts have match raced in that time. Both yachts raced hard and tactically, leaving nothing in the locker; it was spectacular to watch. To be welcomed by the Royal Swedish Yacht Club, which is steeped in sailing history *, for this milestone moment for Spirit Yachts was a real privilege.”

On day one, the two yachts gathered at the Sandhamn Seglarhotell, the summer home of the Royal Swedish Yacht Club in Sandhamn in the western archipelago. On arrival, they were fittingly met by the outgoing fleet of beautiful classic yachts finishing the annual Sandhamnsregattan, setting the tone for the event.

Owner of SY 111 Geist said, “This was the first time we could really put the two boats to the test. There is not much competition for a modern classic yacht that is this fast to go up against anything else, so to put these two next to each other on the water was an opportunity I wouldn’t have missed.

With race management by Stockholm sailing club Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap, day one saw three inshore races take place in the waters surrounding Sandhamn. Racing took the traditional windward/leeward match race format in six-leg courses, a similar style to the current America’s Cup racing. Match race rules were observed with each yacht assigned an end of the line, having to cross into the start box and go below the start line, vying to be on starboard in clear wind to take control of the first upwind leg.

Despite close racing in near-perfect sailing conditions, Geist took three wins from three races on day one. As the sun set on Sandhamn, the two teams came together for a traditional Swedish dinner, drinks, and singing led by the Gaia crew at the Sandhamn Seglarhotell.

On day two, adrenaline was high as the two yachts set off from the start line for a three-part, 30nm passage race through some of the 30,000 islands of the Stockholm archipelago. Coming off the line fast and with intention, Gaia won the start of Race 4 and protected her lead up the first beat tacking on top of Geist in a closely fought, high-intensity tussle of tacking and tight manoeuvring.

As the two yachts made their way into the heart of the islands, Geist began to pull away, despite some tactical, close inshore navigation from the local knowledge onboard Gaia. Geist triumphed in Race 4, putting Gaia under pressure for Race 5, which began with a downwind start and the two yachts side-by-side with spinnakers up, each bow edging in front of the other.

Gaia won the second leg of the passage race (Race 5) and she took the final leg win (Race 6) into her home port of Stockholm, proudly flying her spinnaker past the famous Kastellet citadel in the heart of the city. After a series of fast-paced, competitive racing, Geist was awarded the overall regatta winner with four race wins at the final event party in central Stockholm.

The owner of Geist said, “ This was the first time we had matched raced as a team and we had some of the best conditions I have ever sailed. 20-25 knots, flat seas, open waters and a great competition. For us it was a real eye opener to see what we could achieve as a team to make the boat sail so well. I still haven’t metabolised it yet; it was an experience I will never forget.”

* The KSSS (Royal Swedish Yacht Club) was founded in 1830, and it is Sweden’s largest and the world’s second largest sailing club (source KSS )

Photos & video: Luke Dorey

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