Disappointed

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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....

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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'.

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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'

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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!!!

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Going out yesterday

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Speculatore said:

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.

At Last... Got caught leaving port under full sail this morning ......

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Steve_D said:

Like that, must be fun.
Judging by the taper in the topsails I assume they unfurl upwards is that correct?

Steve

No. They run along the yards, top and bottom and are pulled in to the main mast and furled on a central drum. Winched on the ends of the spars pull them out again when needed.

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ecsrobin said:

Speculatore said:

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

And members of the Royal Yacht squadron.

I thought the rules were that the yacht MUST be registered in the UK to fly the white ensign. If the yacht is foreign registered they are to fly the flag of the Flag State and when the owner (Member of the RYS) is onboard they fly the RYS Burgee.

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JuniorD said:

garyhun said:

Sounds like a cry for help!

"Look at me! Look at me! Look at ME!!"

Not sure what you are getting at... If it is aimed at me I don't care if you are interested in seeing the largest private sailing yacht in the world under full sail.

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JuniorD said:

I am very happy for you and your big boat; you have every right to be proud!

Thank you, I am.

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PW said:

Are you going to point yourself out?

In the wheelhouse with the pilot.

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PW said:

All of the starboard side crew cabin windows are underwater which makes for an interesting view for the crew.

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PW said:

Are you going to point yourself out?

Thats me on the right as you look at it.

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Instagram video taken from the film crews drone last week during 'Sail Trials'.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXDda8lAwDF/?taken-by=...

Edited by Speculatore on Thursday 27th July 16:24