Pendennis Shipyard recently received three enormous masts in preparation for instalment on Pendennis’ current new build projects: Super Yacht Christopher is due to be complete by January 2011 in time to race at the St Barths Regatta and the Barracuda designed Sailing Yacht B105 is already in the water and due to be handed over to the client before Christmas.
Toby Allies - Sales and Marketing Director and Sam Lewis - Commissioner on the deck of SY Christopher - Image courtesy of Pendennis
The three carbon fibre rigs were shipped from Southern Spars in New Zealand, one of the leading producers of yacht rigging globally. With the largest measuring just under 55m in length, it was an impressive sight as the bulky cargo was unloaded onto the dockside at Pendennis.
Pendennis’ emphasis on quality of build necessitates materials and equipment being resourced globally on a regular basis as well as working closely with high quality UK suppliers. Ongoing trade relationships between New Zealand and Pendennis have proved a valuable asset to the company leading to exceptional superyacht build and refit results.
Sam Lewis, New Zealand Trade Commissioner – UK and Ireland, visited the yard to see the arrival of the rigs as well as tour Pendennis’ facilities and understand more about the invaluable business relationships between the two countries.
“It is great to see these yachts coming out of this truly impressive facility with New Zealand content. I am also pleased to note that the Southern Spars rigs are only a part of the growing relationship between Pendennis and our marine industry – a collaboration we certainly encourage and support.
“We’re looking forward to strengthening our relationship with the UK marine industry as we prepare to welcome the world in 2011 for the Rugby World Cup. We’ll be inviting our British visitors to take part in a variety of marine sector showcase events taking place during the tournament,” commented Mr Lewis.
Further information:
Sailing Yacht Christopher
At the end of 2008 Pendennis announced the partnership with Ron Holland Design and Palm Beach Yachts International to build a new 46m performance cruising ketch named Christopher. Construction is well on the way with delivery in late 2010. Three staterooms and a study will provide the owners and their guests with accommodation for up to 12, with a further four cabins forward sleeping eight crew.
LOA 46m (150.9ft)
Draft 3.8m (12.5ft keel up) 9.4m (31ft keel down)
Beam 9.5m (31.2ft)
Naval Architects Ron Holland Design
Interior Design Ron Holland Design & Pendennis
Owner’s Representative Duane MacPhail, Palm Beach Yachts International
The Barracuda 105 superyacht is a 32m aluminium motor-sailor. With naval architecture provided by Barracuda Yacht Design and interior design by Javier Munoz, the yacht is due for completion by December 2010.
LOA 32m (105.6ft)
Draft 3.6m (11.88ft keel up)
Beam 7.6m (25.3ft)
Naval Architects Barracuda Yacht Design
Interior Design Javier Munoz
Owner’s Representative Inigo Toledo, Barracuda Yacht Design
