Sailing yachtSpirit 111

The Spirit 111 project by the British builder of luxury wooden yachts promises to be the best in several categories. It is the largest single-mast wooden yacht, and the most environmentally friendly. Apart from that, it has a unique style.

The exterior of the Spirit 111 looks classic, with a low freeboard and impressive overhangs. The yacht is full of surprises, by the way. The elegant vessel, designed by Sean McMillan, the founder of the yard, has a carbon range and sports sailing equipment. 

There are few right angles in the interior from Rhoades Young - all lines are rounded and flowing into each other. The interior might look simple, but only at first glance. Later, you will find out that the sofa in the salon is handcrafted from 1.2 km of small walnut panels. There are no light switches and door handles - everything opens and turns with the help of sensors. The trim panels are lined up so that the wood fibres are always vertical. There might be no TV or other entertainment on the boat. Just a little music. Or, on the contrary, the latest entertainment system if the owners decide so. In any circumstances, the Spirit 111 is ready to receive up to eight guests.

Conceived as a cruise racing yacht, Spirit 111 has an unlimited cruising area. It depends on whether the owners want to spend time in coastal racing with their peers or prefer long travels. Three BMW i3 batteries promise enough power for even small journeys. It's easy to recharge them by turning the propeller while sailing. The sails of the OneSails 4T40 have sensors, which makes the adjustment easier.