Disappointed

[Speculatore]

Well, Well... I am a bit disappointed with the PH superyacht spotting community. I have just spent the full day on sail trials (0600-1800) on the largest private sailing yacht in the world and the largest sailing yacht ever built in Holland. We managed to get all sails up giving close to 3,000 square mtrs of sail in full view on our 3 carbon fibre masts and not one photograph on social media.
A strict 'Non-Disclosure' agreement stops me from saying more but come on... Keep your eyes peeled....

[ecsrobin]

A friend posted photos of it on Wednesday in Gibraltar. We’ve seen the 4 interior/onboard photos as they were posted in the super yacht thread.

I would ask how does it sail but I guess you’re not allowed to say!

Edited by ecsrobin on Monday 17th July 21:47

[anonymous-user]

Sounds like a cry for help!

[bearman68]

What's with the little pointy things at the top of the 3 masts?

[ecsrobin]

PW said:

ecsrobin said:

A friend posted photos of it on Wednesday in Gibraltar.

Nope

Speculatore said:

built in Holland

It's this one

The black pearl? http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/inventin...

[Matt Cyclone]

Speculatore said:

Well, Well... I am a bit disappointed with the PH superyacht spotting community. I have just spent the full day on sail trials (0600-1800) on the largest private sailing yacht in the world and the largest sailing yacht ever built in Holland. We managed to get all sails up giving close to 3,000 square mtrs of sail in full view on our 3 carbon fibre masts and not one photograph on social media.
A strict 'Non-Disclosure' agreement stops me from saying more but come on... Keep your eyes peeled....

So how does Y712 sail?...

[Speculatore]

Matt Cyclone said:

Speculatore said:

Well, Well... I am a bit disappointed with the PH superyacht spotting community. I have just spent the full day on sail trials (0600-1800) on the largest private sailing yacht in the world and the largest sailing yacht ever built in Holland. We managed to get all sails up giving close to 3,000 square mtrs of sail in full view on our 3 carbon fibre masts and not one photograph on social media.
A strict 'Non-Disclosure' agreement stops me from saying more but come on... Keep your eyes peeled....

So how does Y712 sail?...

Yesterday spend trimming and tuning taking advantage of the light airs (5 - 6kts). Expecting around 12 - 15 today so will be able to push a bit harder. Still under the control of the yard, mast makers and sail providers going through their respective protocols.

Can I also remind everyone that S/Y 'A' is registered as a 'Sail Assisted Motor Yacht' and NOT classed as a 'Sailing Yacht'.

[Speculatore]

ecsrobin said:

A friend posted photos of it on Wednesday in Gibraltar. We’ve seen the 4 interior/onboard photos as they were posted in the super yacht thread.

I would ask how does it sail but I guess you’re not allowed to say!

Edited by ecsrobin on Monday 17th July 21:47

'Sail assisted MOTOR YACHT'

[BREMBOV6]

Sure I seen this in Sydney a few months ago....
Beautiful!

[ecsrobin]

PW said:

https://twitter.com/Dutchyachting/status/887295691...

Happy now?

No it doesn’t have sails up....

[Matt Cyclone]

Speculatore said:

Matt Cyclone said:

Speculatore said:

Well, Well... I am a bit disappointed with the PH superyacht spotting community. I have just spent the full day on sail trials (0600-1800) on the largest private sailing yacht in the world and the largest sailing yacht ever built in Holland. We managed to get all sails up giving close to 3,000 square mtrs of sail in full view on our 3 carbon fibre masts and not one photograph on social media.
A strict 'Non-Disclosure' agreement stops me from saying more but come on... Keep your eyes peeled....

So how does Y712 sail?...

Yesterday spend trimming and tuning taking advantage of the light airs (5 - 6kts). Expecting around 12 - 15 today so will be able to push a bit harder. Still under the control of the yard, mast makers and sail providers going through their respective protocols.

Can I also remind everyone that S/Y 'A' is registered as a 'Sail Assisted Motor Yacht' and NOT classed as a 'Sailing Yacht'.

Sounds good, 12-15kts should be enough to get the leeward rail down close to the water close hauled - its the view down that sidedeck - almost the full length of the vessel, should make for some amazing photos, though I imagine it will feel quite exposed right up forward where the bulwark drops down to the deck... The one that most interests me is watching the Tender launch from the within the foredeck well...

And yes, fully agree about S/Y 'A', whereas Y712 is the real deal...

[Speculatore]

Matt Cyclone said:

Sounds good, 12-15kts should be enough to get the leeward rail down close to the water close hauled - its the view down that sidedeck - almost the full length of the vessel, should make for some amazing photos, though I imagine it will feel quite exposed right up forward where the bulwark drops down to the deck... The one that most interests me is watching the Tender launch from the within the foredeck well...

And yes, fully agree about S/Y 'A', whereas Y712 is the real deal...

The two foredeck hatches are for the Rescue Boats (SOLAS requirement to be able to launch from both sides as we have Davit Launched liferafts). The tenders come out of the side just aft of the rescue boat hatches and Fwd of the bridge.

We have a 15mtr beam so will have to go a long way over to get the rails wet....

Still no photos of the sails up......??? I have some great ones taken from the bow and flybridge but due to my NDA!!!

[Speculatore]

Going out yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7o1tRxsB0Q&fe...

Still nothing with the sails up......

[Matt Cyclone]

Speculatore said:

Matt Cyclone said:

Sounds good, 12-15kts should be enough to get the leeward rail down close to the water close hauled - its the view down that sidedeck - almost the full length of the vessel, should make for some amazing photos, though I imagine it will feel quite exposed right up forward where the bulwark drops down to the deck... The one that most interests me is watching the Tender launch from the within the foredeck well...

And yes, fully agree about S/Y 'A', whereas Y712 is the real deal...

The two foredeck hatches are for the Rescue Boats (SOLAS requirement to be able to launch from both sides as we have Davit Launched liferafts). The tenders come out of the side just aft of the rescue boat hatches and Fwd of the bridge.

We have a 15mtr beam so will have to go a long way over to get the rails wet....

Still no photos of the sails up......??? I have some great ones taken from the bow and flybridge but due to my NDA!!!

Falcon's pretty wide but she dips the rail - it'll be the aft rail that drops in first...

Ah yes, got my tenders/rescue boats mixed up, they are huge hatches, or least was a while ago, hence the interest. The NDA is a pain, I am amazed that no one has grabbed a shot or 2...

[Speculatore]

Out again this morning. Left the berth at 0600 heading out for a full day of sail trials. The wind is picking up so should be fun.

[Mike Random]

If that thing dips a rail i would be amazed, looks stunning though.

Mike

[FourWheelDrift]

ecsrobin said:

Edited by ecsrobin on Monday 17th July 21:47

Sails have creases, he's not paying that much money for creases. Send them back.

{insert facetious smiley here}

[ecsrobin]

FourWheelDrift said:

ecsrobin said:

Edited by ecsrobin on Monday 17th July 21:47

Sails have creases, he's not paying that much money for creases. Send them back.

{insert facetious smiley here}

And no white ensign! How common flying a red ensign.

[Speculatore]

ecsrobin said:

FourWheelDrift said:

ecsrobin said:

Edited by ecsrobin on Monday 17th July 21:47

Sails have creases, he's not paying that much money for creases. Send them back.

{insert facetious smiley here}

And no white ensign! How common flying a red ensign.

She is Flagged in Bermuda (Hamilton) so flies their flag. White ensign is for UK warships.

[Speculatore]

Speculatore said:

Going out yesterday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7o1tRxsB0Q&fe...

Still nothing with the sails up......

6 hours under full sail yesterday and STILL no photographs.