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Super Sailing yacht Twizzle to carbon offset her fuel and construction

September 03, 2010

Sailing yacht Twizzle the new 57.5m flybridge ketch recently launched by Royal Huisman has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel.  Her Owner has also chosen to offset the embodied carbon footprint from the energy and principal materials used in her construction.

Superyacht TWIZZLE - A Computer Rendering of her deck layout from aft.

Superyacht TWIZZLE - A Computer Rendering of her deck layout from aft.

Megayacht Twizzle is proud of its Green credentials and strives to be exceptionally eco-friendly.  Not only has sailing yacht Twizzle ensured that there is zero discharge into the sea, the yacht is certified to the highest levels for operation in the world’s oceans, including Alaska.

Yacht Carbon Offset has certified that emissions arising from S/Y Twizzle’s forthcoming cruising programme will be balanced tonne for tonne by equivalent emissions savings from green energy projects.  The one-off carbon offset for her construction is based on superyacht Twizzle’s aluminium and steel content, an allowance for other materials and components, and the estimated energy used at the shipyard.

Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - Aft Cockpit Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - Aft Cockpit Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Yacht Carbon Offset’s Managing Director Mark Robinson commented: “We warmly welcome Twizzle to the growing fleet of leading superyachts that have decided to take practical steps to offset their carbon footprint. In particular we are pleased to have enabled her Owner to take this policy further than any other Superyacht to date, by extending the scope to include both the energy and the principal materials of her construction.

We have seen that Carbon Offsetting appeals to many of those that own and enjoy the world’s finest yachts and we thank Twizzle’s Owner and his team for putting this decision into action.”

Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - At the quay Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - At the quay Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Superyacht Twizzle was launched, on Monday 12th of July 2010 in Harlingen in Northern Holland. Sailing yacht Twizzle is a 57.5m Dubois designed flybridge ketch.  She is the first yacht the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman built which was styled by Redman Whiteley Dixon, with Todhunter Designers providing interior decoration together with the owners. S/Y Twizzle is also the first new build flying bridge yacht the Dutch yacht builder has built which was designed by naval architecture by Ed Dubois.

Charter yacht Twizzle is finished to an exceptional standard and has all the luxury facilities and attentive crew that one would expect on a motor yacht with the added romance of being one of the finest and technologically advanced sailing yachts ever created. Unlike most large sailing yachts, the sails on sailing yacht Twizzle can easily be hoisted in a matter of minutes and sail in a wide range of wind strengths, from around 6 knots to 26 knots of wind.

Sailing yacht Twizzle will start chartering in the Caribbean from 15 January to 15 March 2011 and will be in the Mediterranean for the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix ,  and will charter throughout the High Season in July and August 2011.

For more information about Carbon Offsetting, and to take action to balance your yacht’s greenhouse gas emissions, visit www.yachtcarbonoffset.com

Sailing Superyacht Twizzle officially Launched and named.

July 15, 2010

Superyacht Twizzle was launched, named and had her Mizzen and Main masts stepped on Monday 12th of July 2010 in Harlingen in Northern Holland.

Superyacht TWIZZLE - At the quay Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Sailing yacht Twizzle is a 57.5m Dubois designed flybridge ketch.  She is the first yacht the Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman and  and has built which was styled by Redman Whiteley Dixon, with Todhunter Designers providing interior decoration together with the owners. S/Y Twizzle is also first new build flying bridge yacht the Dutch yacht builder has built which was designed by naval architecture by Ed Dubois.

dubois Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - Aft Cockpit Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Superyacht TWIZZLE was loaded onto a barge and shipped to the deep waters of Harlingen on the north coast of The Netherlands, using the local canal network (nciknamed Huisman’s ‘berthing canal’ by the yacht’s owner) and the waters of the Ijsselmeer inland sea before passing into the North Sea port of Harlingen, having passed through the locks of the North Sea Dyke.

It was in Harlingen, on the 12th July, that the 57.5m sailing was officially given her name by the owner’s daughter, witnessed by around 150 guests, including the CEO of the Royal Huisman Shipyard, Alice Huisman, naval architect Ed Dubois, Justin Redman, a principal of the design house Redman Whiteley Dixon, and Emily Todhunter of Todhunter Earle Associates who designed the megayachts’ interior. Charter sailing yacht TWIZZLE had her Mizzen and Main masts stepped the same day.

S/Y TWIZZLE - Masts on the Crane Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Royal Huisman Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - Mizzen Mast Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Sailing yacht TWIZZLE - Stepping the Main Mast Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Sailing yacht Twizzle officially named

Sailing yacht Twizzle’s name ‘Twizzle’ came from a TV puppet from the 1950’s and she is the result of the Owners’ vision of a high performance, high tech sailing yacht with the genuine long range cruising capability as mixed with the comfort and luxury of a large motor yacht.

Megayacht TWIZZLE - Swim platform Photo Credit Sailing yacht Twizzle

Sailing yacht Twizzle will start chartering in the Caribbean from 15 January to 15 March 2011 and will be in the Mediterranean for the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix ,  and will charter throughout the High Season in July and August 2011.

Charter yacht Twizzle is finished to an exceptional standard and has all the luxury facilities and attentive crew that one would expect on a motor yacht with the added romance of being one of the finest and technologically advanced sailing yachts ever created. Unlike most large sailing yachts, the sails on sailing yacht Twizzle can easily be hoisted in a matter of minutes and sail in a wide range of wind strengths, from around 6 knots to 26 knots of wind.

Superyacht Twizzle has an experienced crew that offer exceptional service. For further information about Chartering S/Y Twizzle and availability of dates please contact CharterWorld.

Sailing schooner Atlantic delivered.

July 12, 2010

The superyacht Atlantic, a 56m three-masted schooner has been delivered.

Sailing yacht Atlantic is a replica of the famous schooner ATLANTIC launched in 1903, designed by William Gardner, one of America’s foremost designers of large yachts.  The original schooner Atlantic made the headlines in 1905 by winning the Kaiser’s Cup, a Transatlantic race. Legendary Captain Charlie Barr, who had already successfully defended the America’s Cup three times, was hired to skipper Atlantic and sailed the 3006 miles in 12 days, 4 hours, 1 minute and 19 seconds. There were several attempts to break this record however Atlantic’s record held firm until 1998, the longest standing speed record in the history of yachting.

Superyacht schooner Atlantic preparing to leave Holland.

The new Atlantic is based on the original design of William Gardner and it is Ed Kastelein, who has owned, restored, rebuilt and recreated a number of famous yachts such as Thendara, Aile Blanche, Borkumriff, Zaca a te Moana and most recently the Herreshoff racing schooner Eleonora, who is the man behind project Atlantic. 

The new superyacht Atlantic was launched in March 2008 at Van der Graaf yard, in Holland and has since been undergoing a long programme of fitting out.   Her 3 masts with a height of 45m, supporting 1700m² of sails were assembled in late 2009. Recreating the 3-mast schooner Atlantic, was certainly an ambitious project,  with a length over deck of 185 feet (56 metres), and a bowsprit to boom length of 227 feet (69 metres) she is the largest classic racing schooner ever to be recreated. Her graceful sheerline and long overhangs accentuate her grace while her waterline length of 42 meters and narrow beam are a promise for unmatched speed under sail.

Classic sailing yacht Atlantic was reportedly in La Rochelle, France for around 10 days where she completed some finishing touches. She has now left La Rochelle on the way to Mediterranean to start her charter season. She can accommodate up to 12 guests and will have a crew of 12.

Superyacht MIRGAB VI launched by Hakvoort.

March 17, 2010

Mirgab VI - Photo Credit Arlinde.

Superyacht MIRGAB VI has been launched by Dutch yard Hakvoort. MIRGAB VI (ex hull number YN 243), was designed by Diana Yacht Design and Glade Johnson. Motor yacht MIRGAB is 48.77 metres in length and is encased in an aluminium superstructure. The yachts luxurious interior is   finished in a traditional nautical style with a wealth of wood and valuable stone panelling. An elevator connects all 4 decks, with a staircase winding around the circular lift shaft. Luxury motor yacht MIRGAB VI also features a wealth of wide outdoor spaces with panoramic views, including a partial walk around gangway on the main deck and a full one on the bridge deck.

The motor yacht was designed for blue water cruising in all weather conditions, and according to her designers is a technologically advanced as she is beautiful. The yacht was built to Lloyd’s regulations for special service craft and she will therefore be ideal for chartering, with superb accommodation for up to 16 guests. The owner’s stateroom is located on the sundeck, 4 guests suites are located on the lower deck, one on the main deck and two on the bridge deck, all with ensuite bathrooms.

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