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NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NEW PROJECTSBaltic 72 Grand Prix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RECENTLY LAUNCHEDHetairos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Baltic 112 Canova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LIFECYCLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Baltic 147 Visione . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Baltic 52-04 CoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Baltic 52-16 Lady be Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Baltic 50-08 Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UNDER CONSTRUCTIONBaltic 58 Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Baltic 83 Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Baltic 107 Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NEWSNew Signings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18The World Superyacht Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Maxi Rolex Cup 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Editor: Elisabet HolmWriter: Andrew RiceDesign concept: AntonomiaPage layout: Njoy ProductionPrint: Waasa Graphics
Cover: Canova Photo above: Hetairos
Editorial
3NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Editorial
Harald Finne
CEO
As I write this, I can see the frozen Gulf of Bothnia Hetairos is an extreme boat in size, technology,
from my window. It would be possible to walk or luxurious comfort, performance – everything.
go by snowmobile to Sweden, if it were not for two Now we are building another extreme Baltic 72
things: you would get lost in the snow storm, and Grand Prix, but which is extreme in only one
the heavy cold front would kill you. sense: performance. No compromises, just raw
Financially we can see the Eurozone facing performance.
similar problems; the flow of money is frozen and From all these extremes our customers can
the political decision makers are lost. construct their own dream boat - whether it be for
At times like these, I think the best place in the comfort, cruising, performance, regattas, easy
world to be just now is on board a Baltic-built handling and family safety, and so on.
boat somewhere in the Caribbean. Last week I In order to remain on top in all these areas, we
saw three of the boats we delivered last summer. continuously have to develop ourselves. Now we
Two of them have been nominated for Superyacht have a new production manager, Charlotta
of the Year. Hetairos is nominated in the class Risku, and we have a second sales director, Matti
sailing yacht 40m+ size range and Canova in the Laurila. Sam Stenberg is responsible for training
30m to 40m size range. and quality systems. On top of this we invest in
This shows the philosophy of Baltic Yachts, a few warranty handling and Lifecycle service.
exclusive boats for a very few exclusive Baltic Yachts is ready for further developing and
customers. When you buy a Baltic yacht today strengthening its strategy in an environment that
you can be sure of never meeting a copy of your gets tougher every day.
own boat – your boat is unique.
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NEW PROJECTSBaltic 72 Grand Prix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RECENTLY LAUNCHEDHetairos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Baltic 112 Canova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LIFECYCLE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Baltic 147 Visione . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Baltic 52-04 CoCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Baltic 52-16 Lady be Good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Baltic 50-08 Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
UNDER CONSTRUCTIONBaltic 58 Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Baltic 83 Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Baltic 107 Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NEWSNew Signings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18The World Superyacht Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Maxi Rolex Cup 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Editor: Elisabet HolmWriter: Andrew RiceDesign concept: AntonomiaPage layout: Njoy ProductionPrint: Waasa Graphics
Cover: Canova Photo above: Hetairos
Editorial
3NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Editorial
Harald Finne
CEO
As I write this, I can see the frozen Gulf of Bothnia Hetairos is an extreme boat in size, technology,
from my window. It would be possible to walk or luxurious comfort, performance – everything.
go by snowmobile to Sweden, if it were not for two Now we are building another extreme Baltic 72
things: you would get lost in the snow storm, and Grand Prix, but which is extreme in only one
the heavy cold front would kill you. sense: performance. No compromises, just raw
Financially we can see the Eurozone facing performance.
similar problems; the flow of money is frozen and From all these extremes our customers can
the political decision makers are lost. construct their own dream boat - whether it be for
At times like these, I think the best place in the comfort, cruising, performance, regattas, easy
world to be just now is on board a Baltic-built handling and family safety, and so on.
boat somewhere in the Caribbean. Last week I In order to remain on top in all these areas, we
saw three of the boats we delivered last summer. continuously have to develop ourselves. Now we
Two of them have been nominated for Superyacht have a new production manager, Charlotta
of the Year. Hetairos is nominated in the class Risku, and we have a second sales director, Matti
sailing yacht 40m+ size range and Canova in the Laurila. Sam Stenberg is responsible for training
30m to 40m size range. and quality systems. On top of this we invest in
This shows the philosophy of Baltic Yachts, a few warranty handling and Lifecycle service.
exclusive boats for a very few exclusive Baltic Yachts is ready for further developing and
customers. When you buy a Baltic yacht today strengthening its strategy in an environment that
you can be sure of never meeting a copy of your gets tougher every day.
own boat – your boat is unique.
New projects
4 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic Yachts has signed a contract to build a Cup winner, Alinghi, in 2003 and 2007. pursuit of high performance a step further and
high-performance 72-footer that is aiming for A recent winner of the Melges 20 Gold Cup build a pure racing boat, the Baltic 72 Grand
success on the ultra-competitive Mini-Maxi Championship, Mr Rombelli has established a Prix.
racing circuit. The Baltic 72 Grand Prix is a joint reputation for being a very accomplished racing "I have raced Stig in various regattas with very
R&D project with the owner, Mr Alessandro sailor. In 2010 he took delivery of the Baltic 65 positive results and I have had enormous fun,”
Rombelli, with delivery scheduled for summer Stig, a high performance cruising yacht, which says Mr Rombelli. “Therefore I decided to push
2012. It is being designed by Rolf Vrolijk and his has proven very competitive under the IRC rating this passion of mine to the next level and build a
highly acclaimed judel & vrolijk design bureau. rule against all-out race yachts such as the state-of-the-art 72 footer to be able to compete
Aside from his many designs for Baltic customers, STP65. So impressed was Mr Rombelli by the among the pure racers. The decision about
Vrolijk was the chief designer for the America's performance of this boat, he decided to take the which yard to build the yacht was very simple: I
Baltic 72 Grand Prix72 feet of undiluted performance
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coProject Management: Silvio ArrivabeneProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Daniel Wahlroos tel +358-6-7819297 e-mail: [email protected]
www.baltic72grandprix.com
Baltic 72 Grand Prix
New projects
4 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic Yachts has signed a contract to build a Cup winner, Alinghi, in 2003 and 2007. pursuit of high performance a step further and
high-performance 72-footer that is aiming for A recent winner of the Melges 20 Gold Cup build a pure racing boat, the Baltic 72 Grand
success on the ultra-competitive Mini-Maxi Championship, Mr Rombelli has established a Prix.
racing circuit. The Baltic 72 Grand Prix is a joint reputation for being a very accomplished racing "I have raced Stig in various regattas with very
R&D project with the owner, Mr Alessandro sailor. In 2010 he took delivery of the Baltic 65 positive results and I have had enormous fun,”
Rombelli, with delivery scheduled for summer Stig, a high performance cruising yacht, which says Mr Rombelli. “Therefore I decided to push
2012. It is being designed by Rolf Vrolijk and his has proven very competitive under the IRC rating this passion of mine to the next level and build a
highly acclaimed judel & vrolijk design bureau. rule against all-out race yachts such as the state-of-the-art 72 footer to be able to compete
Aside from his many designs for Baltic customers, STP65. So impressed was Mr Rombelli by the among the pure racers. The decision about
Vrolijk was the chief designer for the America's performance of this boat, he decided to take the which yard to build the yacht was very simple: I
Baltic 72 Grand Prix72 feet of undiluted performance
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coProject Management: Silvio ArrivabeneProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Daniel Wahlroos tel +358-6-7819297 e-mail: [email protected]
www.baltic72grandprix.com
Baltic 72 Grand Prix
6 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Racing Calendar 2012
Copa del Rey - Palma de Mallorca16th – 21st of July
Mini Maxi World Championship - Porto Cervo2nd – 8th of September
Middle Sea Race – Malta20th – 30th of October
7NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 65 Stig
LOA 21.128 mDWL 17.330 mBEAM 4.950 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 2.900 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 4.100 mDISPLACEMENT 17,904 kgBALLAST 6,793 kg
Sail Plan:IM 25.500 mJ 7.550 mP 26.500 mE 8.800 m
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coConcept & interior design: R&J Design, Baltic Yachts, Vismara Yacht Design
General Specifications:
like Baltic Yachts and I love Stig. I could not think impressive draft and the retractable propeller Follow the Baltic 72 Grand Prix project online
of a different yard with the same quality and system which enables a flush underwater hull Because the Baltic 72 Grand Prix represents such
dedication. I'm convinced that the new 72-foot while sailing. The interior will be a mix of painted an exciting technical project and partnership for
yacht will be built according to the best practices and untreated carbon with 12 pipe cots, a galley the owner and Baltic Yachts, we have designed a
and will be a very fine yacht incorporating all the area and one head. To further save weight there is dedicated website where you can follow the
latest technologies and developments." no interior lighting and the crew will have to use progress of the project right through to delivery
Where the Baltic 65 was fitted with a full interior, headlights when under deck. The rig consists of a and beyond: www.baltic72grandprix.com
the Baltic 72 Grand Prix will be a pure racer with Hall Spars carbon mast with racing boom and
only the minimum interior to comply with IRC lightweight composite rigging. For sale: One of the fastest ever 65-footers
racing regulations. The project comes under the careful With the Baltic 72 Grand Prix project underway,
The boat will have a prepreg carbon epoxy management of the owner's representative, Silvio the owner has reluctantly put Baltic 65, Stig, up
sandwich laminate with Kevlar honeycomb core Arrivabene, who worked for Alinghi for the last for sale. One of the most high-performance
in both the hull and deck. As is normal for Baltic two America's Cup campaigns. “This yacht is boats ever constructed by Baltic Yachts, Stig has
Yachts, the weight of the project is being strictly being put together in a very short period of time,” also proven one of the most successful on the
controlled with both technical calculations and says Arrivabene, “but I have complete confidence Mediterranean racing scene, including victory in
scheduled weight checks. Project manager in the project, since we have gathered the best the "Mini-Maxi" division of the Copa del Rey Audi
Daniel Wahlroos says production is well people from within the industry who have a lot of Mapfre in Palma de Mallorca.
underway: “Both in deck and hull the outer skins experience and have been building racing yachts To receive more details about Stig and the
are laminated and the core material is now being all their lives.” package on offer, please contact Baltic
applied before the final inner skin lamination The boat will be delivered in summer 2012 with Yachts´worldwide representation.
starts.” the intention of competing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex
Other special features are the fixed keel with an Cup in Sardinia this September.
6 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Racing Calendar 2012
Copa del Rey - Palma de Mallorca16th – 21st of July
Mini Maxi World Championship - Porto Cervo2nd – 8th of September
Middle Sea Race – Malta20th – 30th of October
7NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 65 Stig
LOA 21.128 mDWL 17.330 mBEAM 4.950 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 2.900 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 4.100 mDISPLACEMENT 17,904 kgBALLAST 6,793 kg
Sail Plan:IM 25.500 mJ 7.550 mP 26.500 mE 8.800 m
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coConcept & interior design: R&J Design, Baltic Yachts, Vismara Yacht Design
General Specifications:
like Baltic Yachts and I love Stig. I could not think impressive draft and the retractable propeller Follow the Baltic 72 Grand Prix project online
of a different yard with the same quality and system which enables a flush underwater hull Because the Baltic 72 Grand Prix represents such
dedication. I'm convinced that the new 72-foot while sailing. The interior will be a mix of painted an exciting technical project and partnership for
yacht will be built according to the best practices and untreated carbon with 12 pipe cots, a galley the owner and Baltic Yachts, we have designed a
and will be a very fine yacht incorporating all the area and one head. To further save weight there is dedicated website where you can follow the
latest technologies and developments." no interior lighting and the crew will have to use progress of the project right through to delivery
Where the Baltic 65 was fitted with a full interior, headlights when under deck. The rig consists of a and beyond: www.baltic72grandprix.com
the Baltic 72 Grand Prix will be a pure racer with Hall Spars carbon mast with racing boom and
only the minimum interior to comply with IRC lightweight composite rigging. For sale: One of the fastest ever 65-footers
racing regulations. The project comes under the careful With the Baltic 72 Grand Prix project underway,
The boat will have a prepreg carbon epoxy management of the owner's representative, Silvio the owner has reluctantly put Baltic 65, Stig, up
sandwich laminate with Kevlar honeycomb core Arrivabene, who worked for Alinghi for the last for sale. One of the most high-performance
in both the hull and deck. As is normal for Baltic two America's Cup campaigns. “This yacht is boats ever constructed by Baltic Yachts, Stig has
Yachts, the weight of the project is being strictly being put together in a very short period of time,” also proven one of the most successful on the
controlled with both technical calculations and says Arrivabene, “but I have complete confidence Mediterranean racing scene, including victory in
scheduled weight checks. Project manager in the project, since we have gathered the best the "Mini-Maxi" division of the Copa del Rey Audi
Daniel Wahlroos says production is well people from within the industry who have a lot of Mapfre in Palma de Mallorca.
underway: “Both in deck and hull the outer skins experience and have been building racing yachts To receive more details about Stig and the
are laminated and the core material is now being all their lives.” package on offer, please contact Baltic
applied before the final inner skin lamination The boat will be delivered in summer 2012 with Yachts´worldwide representation.
starts.” the intention of competing at the Maxi Yacht Rolex
Other special features are the fixed keel with an Cup in Sardinia this September.
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Recently launched
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Hetairos
LOA including bowsprit 66.700 mLOA 59.900 mDWL 49.760 mBEAM 10.540 mDRAFT 3.50/6.00/9.00 mDISPLACEMENT 230,000 kgBALLAST 83,000 kg
Sail Plan Main mast:I 54.431 mJ 17.756 mP 56.293 mE 15.300 m
Sail Plan Mizzen mast:I 49.000 mJ 9.213 mP 51.630 mE 14.215 m
Naval architect: Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects, Co-Naval architect: Reichel Pugh Yacht DesignInterior design: Rhoades Young DesignComposite engineering: Gurit LtdProject Management: Jens Cornelsen GmbH
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Since her launch from Jakobstad last July, it hasn’t Cruz in Tenerife to Virgin Gorda at an average expectations for this powerful yacht. “Hetairos
taken long for the Baltic 197ft ketch Hetairos to speed of 15.12 knots. generally sails as fast or faster than the wind,”
make her mark on the sailing world. Competing Vincent Fauquenoy, the skipper of Hetairos, is says Vincent. “The maximum speed we achieved
in the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta organised delighted with progress so far. “Making it to the so far was 25.7 knots during the Transat. But we
by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in start of the race was an achievement in itself, but have never had more than 25 knots of wind since
collaboration with the International Maxi completing the crossing and securing line we left Finland - so we will have to wait for more
Association, Hetairos took just 8 days, 10 hours, honours really showed the potential of Hetairos wind to see speeds rise above 30 knots.”
58 minutes and 30 seconds to cross the Atlantic . and put a smile on all our faces - and definitely The sheer scale of Hetairos, along with her sleek
The Hetairoi were the elite cavalry of the ancient the owner’s,” he said. lines inspired by a 19th century Bristol cutter,
world, renowned for their speed and tactical Featuring design and engineering from Dykstra & ensures she attracts many admiring looks
acumen. Hetairos lived up to her name in this Partners & Reichel Pugh Yacht Design, wherever she goes. “She is a beautiful boat with
race, covering the 3069-mile trip from Santa performance is certainly living up to the high elegant lines and everyone recognises that, the
HetairosNew Ketch gallops across the Atlantic
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Recently launched
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Hetairos
LOA including bowsprit 66.700 mLOA 59.900 mDWL 49.760 mBEAM 10.540 mDRAFT 3.50/6.00/9.00 mDISPLACEMENT 230,000 kgBALLAST 83,000 kg
Sail Plan Main mast:I 54.431 mJ 17.756 mP 56.293 mE 15.300 m
Sail Plan Mizzen mast:I 49.000 mJ 9.213 mP 51.630 mE 14.215 m
Naval architect: Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects, Co-Naval architect: Reichel Pugh Yacht DesignInterior design: Rhoades Young DesignComposite engineering: Gurit LtdProject Management: Jens Cornelsen GmbH
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Since her launch from Jakobstad last July, it hasn’t Cruz in Tenerife to Virgin Gorda at an average expectations for this powerful yacht. “Hetairos
taken long for the Baltic 197ft ketch Hetairos to speed of 15.12 knots. generally sails as fast or faster than the wind,”
make her mark on the sailing world. Competing Vincent Fauquenoy, the skipper of Hetairos, is says Vincent. “The maximum speed we achieved
in the Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta organised delighted with progress so far. “Making it to the so far was 25.7 knots during the Transat. But we
by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in start of the race was an achievement in itself, but have never had more than 25 knots of wind since
collaboration with the International Maxi completing the crossing and securing line we left Finland - so we will have to wait for more
Association, Hetairos took just 8 days, 10 hours, honours really showed the potential of Hetairos wind to see speeds rise above 30 knots.”
58 minutes and 30 seconds to cross the Atlantic . and put a smile on all our faces - and definitely The sheer scale of Hetairos, along with her sleek
The Hetairoi were the elite cavalry of the ancient the owner’s,” he said. lines inspired by a 19th century Bristol cutter,
world, renowned for their speed and tactical Featuring design and engineering from Dykstra & ensures she attracts many admiring looks
acumen. Hetairos lived up to her name in this Partners & Reichel Pugh Yacht Design, wherever she goes. “She is a beautiful boat with
race, covering the 3069-mile trip from Santa performance is certainly living up to the high elegant lines and everyone recognises that, the
HetairosNew Ketch gallops across the Atlantic
Baltic 112 Canova Ready for the World
Recently Launched
From the freezing cold of Finland to the tropical
heat of the Caribbean; from her launch at the end
of last May down, down, down through Sweden,
Denmark, Norway, England, Portugal, Spain,
France and west, west, west across the Atlantic
Ocean and to the West Indies. Almost 9,000
miles of sailing, adventures, encounters,
relationships.
Canova met her first ocean crossing with
nonchalance, dealing easily with some technical
adjustments due to her high level of innovation
and complexity, in other words, due to her
“youth”.
On board we were seven persons, five crew
members plus two friends/guests/supporters, led
transparent waters of the Caribbean. We spent a then we'll be at the end of May, time to go back to by the experienced Captain Gigi. In spite of quite
wonderful month in the British Virgin Islands, one the Med, via our beloved Azores to enjoy the strong trade winds, we took 13 days to cross,
of the most ideal and pleasant areas in this part of south European summer.because we tore the mainsail luff and had to
the world for sailing. Some rest, some In September Canova will be thoroughly checked await calmer weather conditions to repair and
adjustments and the navigation will shortly start and maintained. All necessary interventions, hoist it again.
again. preparations and refit will be completed in Everyone had been looking forward to the
Canova was born for sailing all around the world: advance of her “big departure”, the long and experience and remained enthusiastic even when
she has no time to waste. The first regatta for the adventure-packed around the world trip, which they were battling fatigue, night watches, sea
yacht will be Antigua Race Week, pitting herself will include sailing to Polynesia and down to sickness, and the inevitable moments of
against other top-notch boats. A tight schedule Patagonia. Our owner imposes no time or boredom. Good food, music, books, very few
for an ambitious program will follow: a call in geographic limits on this voyage; no hurry, at his squalls, many sunny days, the catching of four
Cuba; an exploration through the marvellous leisure, a lifetime's chance to sail, see, know and fish and good humour all contributed to a
Bahamas, possibly diving in their clear, coral learn. The solid, serious and comfortable “blue wonderful atmosphere on board. At the end of
waters; and then up to New York which, like water” Canova has been conceived, built and the adventure, everyone's satisfaction was
Sydney, San Francisco and Papeete, is a very equipped for this very purpose!palpable.
stirring sailing goal. A symbol, an icon, a must. By Photos and text by Irene MorettiNow Canova is sailing in the warm and
moment they see her,” says Vincent. “She does and quickly begin to make a name for himself in
hold a lot of secrets because most of her the high-performance yacht scene. His next big
technologies are well hidden. But the lifting keel, break came when he got the opportunity to join
when the upper part rises out of the deck, that the crew of the transatlantic record holder, Mari
certainly attracts a lot of comments.” Cha III, a 45m carbon ketch. He started as first
In 2012 Hetairos took line honours in the engineer and first mate and moved on to be the
Caribbean 600 race in Antigua and will be captain for four years. Mari-Cha III was a great
chasing many mores in a number of high profile leap forward in term of performance and
regattas: the St Barth’s Bucket, the Superyacht technology when she was launched in 1997
Cup in the Solent, and the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Indeed, there are parallels with the ambition of
in Porto Cervo. Hetairos. “at the time no one had ever built a
45m yacht in carbon fibre, now there are many
Vincent Fauquenoy 45m yachts built of carbon, but Hetairos is the
Vincent Fauquenoy grew up on the wild first 60m carbon sailing yacht,” says Vincent.
Normandy coast of France, and first went sailing Hetairos and her crew are set for a thrilling life, a
at the age of four. “It is windy and wavy, very combination of grand prix racing and exploration
challenging sailing there, so you need to be of remote areas in the world. “Even in the boat’s
passionate to sail there,” says the 38-year-old. first year, we will try to do as much racing as we
Vincent gained his qualifications first as a sailing can manage, but the owner also likes to go to
instructor, then as a yacht captain, and he moved places where people rarely visit, so maybe we’ll
to the Caribbean. He started as the engineer on a go to Greenland, Iceland, Antarctica. It’s an
famous transatlantic race yacht, Vendredi Treize exciting prospect.”
Baltic 112 Canova Ready for the World
Recently Launched
From the freezing cold of Finland to the tropical
heat of the Caribbean; from her launch at the end
of last May down, down, down through Sweden,
Denmark, Norway, England, Portugal, Spain,
France and west, west, west across the Atlantic
Ocean and to the West Indies. Almost 9,000
miles of sailing, adventures, encounters,
relationships.
Canova met her first ocean crossing with
nonchalance, dealing easily with some technical
adjustments due to her high level of innovation
and complexity, in other words, due to her
“youth”.
On board we were seven persons, five crew
members plus two friends/guests/supporters, led
transparent waters of the Caribbean. We spent a then we'll be at the end of May, time to go back to by the experienced Captain Gigi. In spite of quite
wonderful month in the British Virgin Islands, one the Med, via our beloved Azores to enjoy the strong trade winds, we took 13 days to cross,
of the most ideal and pleasant areas in this part of south European summer.because we tore the mainsail luff and had to
the world for sailing. Some rest, some In September Canova will be thoroughly checked await calmer weather conditions to repair and
adjustments and the navigation will shortly start and maintained. All necessary interventions, hoist it again.
again. preparations and refit will be completed in Everyone had been looking forward to the
Canova was born for sailing all around the world: advance of her “big departure”, the long and experience and remained enthusiastic even when
she has no time to waste. The first regatta for the adventure-packed around the world trip, which they were battling fatigue, night watches, sea
yacht will be Antigua Race Week, pitting herself will include sailing to Polynesia and down to sickness, and the inevitable moments of
against other top-notch boats. A tight schedule Patagonia. Our owner imposes no time or boredom. Good food, music, books, very few
for an ambitious program will follow: a call in geographic limits on this voyage; no hurry, at his squalls, many sunny days, the catching of four
Cuba; an exploration through the marvellous leisure, a lifetime's chance to sail, see, know and fish and good humour all contributed to a
Bahamas, possibly diving in their clear, coral learn. The solid, serious and comfortable “blue wonderful atmosphere on board. At the end of
waters; and then up to New York which, like water” Canova has been conceived, built and the adventure, everyone's satisfaction was
Sydney, San Francisco and Papeete, is a very equipped for this very purpose!palpable.
stirring sailing goal. A symbol, an icon, a must. By Photos and text by Irene MorettiNow Canova is sailing in the warm and
moment they see her,” says Vincent. “She does and quickly begin to make a name for himself in
hold a lot of secrets because most of her the high-performance yacht scene. His next big
technologies are well hidden. But the lifting keel, break came when he got the opportunity to join
when the upper part rises out of the deck, that the crew of the transatlantic record holder, Mari
certainly attracts a lot of comments.” Cha III, a 45m carbon ketch. He started as first
In 2012 Hetairos took line honours in the engineer and first mate and moved on to be the
Caribbean 600 race in Antigua and will be captain for four years. Mari-Cha III was a great
chasing many mores in a number of high profile leap forward in term of performance and
regattas: the St Barth’s Bucket, the Superyacht technology when she was launched in 1997
Cup in the Solent, and the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Indeed, there are parallels with the ambition of
in Porto Cervo. Hetairos. “at the time no one had ever built a
45m yacht in carbon fibre, now there are many
Vincent Fauquenoy 45m yachts built of carbon, but Hetairos is the
Vincent Fauquenoy grew up on the wild first 60m carbon sailing yacht,” says Vincent.
Normandy coast of France, and first went sailing Hetairos and her crew are set for a thrilling life, a
at the age of four. “It is windy and wavy, very combination of grand prix racing and exploration
challenging sailing there, so you need to be of remote areas in the world. “Even in the boat’s
passionate to sail there,” says the 38-year-old. first year, we will try to do as much racing as we
Vincent gained his qualifications first as a sailing can manage, but the owner also likes to go to
instructor, then as a yacht captain, and he moved places where people rarely visit, so maybe we’ll
to the Caribbean. He started as the engineer on a go to Greenland, Iceland, Antarctica. It’s an
famous transatlantic race yacht, Vendredi Treize exciting prospect.”
Baltic 147 Visione Visionary Thinking
Lifecycle Service Welcome home
An increasing number of yachts are returning to people who worked on the yacht 23 years ago, 152 Pink Gin. Matti says she has the perfect
the place where they were built - Baltic Yachts - to it's easier for us to plan major work like this,” says blend of experience for the new role. “We chose
take advantage of the Lifecycle Service. Matti Matti. Monica because of her experience on board one
Laurila, sales director at Baltic Yachts, is pleased Adding further strength to this department is of our sailing yachts. She knows the customer
that so many owners are bringing their yachts Monica Ingerström who has joined the company demands of the business, she knows what an
back for some love, care and attention by, in as the Lifecycle Service coordinator. Monica owner wants from a yard and what the crew needs
many cases, the same people who were involved recently completed her studies in marketing, and from the yard.”
in the original construction. “Not only does it also spent five years working on board the Baltic
make sense to have the same people working on
your yacht - because they know it so well already -
but it's great opportunity for us to see how a boat
and its equipment copes with the wear and tear of
many years of use,” says Matti. “It's a great
learning opportunity.”
Laurila is looking forward to seeing a Baltic 55
return to Finland for the first time since it was
delivered in 1989. “A Finnish owner bought hull
No.9 recently, and he plans to sail the boat back
from the USA to Finland this summer, in time for a
refit next winter,” he says. In addition to restoring
the teak deck to its former glory and making
upgrades to the electronics and plumbing, there
are plans to fit a bow thruster and to convert aft
storage space into a dinghy garage. “Because we
have all the drawings of the yacht and we have
The Baltic 147 Visione has returned to Jakobstad
for some extensive refit work. Garth Brewer has
been skipper of Visione for the best part of the
past 10 years since this revolutionary boat was
launched in 2002. More recently the South
African has stepped back from the skipper's role
but is still actively involved with Visione in a
project management capacity.
“The owner wanted to improve the performance
of the boat,” says Garth of the latest work on the
boat. “He also wanted to make some changes to
the interior layout, so the galley has been moved
forward and the owner's cabin has been made
larger.”
This is the second time Visione has returned to
obvious choice for any major refit work. “They're less direct management. The guys know what Jakobstad for refit work, so why not just
able to use a large percentage of the same guys they're doing. All the facilities are here. You don't commission a new yacht rather than make such
who built the boat,” says Garth. “Staff turnover is have to worry about arranging different extensive alterations to a 10-year old hull? “The
quite low, and key people are still here. It's subcontractors for different jobs, everything can main reason is the owner loves the boat so
important because it takes a long time to build up be done under one roof.”much,” says Garth. “When Visione was launched
a skill in boatbuilding. There's a strong family Visione is due for relaunch in the spring, with in 2002, the lines of the hull and the concept of
network in the local community, which keeps testing in early summer, and to have the boat on the whole boat were 10 years ahead of their time.
people close to the yard. This transfer of the start line of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Even now, there isn't much you could do to
knowledge is really important, otherwise I don't Sardinia this September.improve the performance, so it made a lot of
know how you could run a high-tech shipyard. sense to make the alterations to this boat.”
“Also, coming back to Baltic Yachts means a lot Bringing Visione back to Baltic Yachts was the
12 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Sales DirectorMatti [email protected]+358-6-7819270
Lifecycle Service CoordinatorMonica Ingerströ[email protected]+358-44-7819207
13NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 147 Visione
LOA 44.850 mDWL 37.660 mBEAM 8.280 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 4.100 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 6.660 mDISPLACEMENT 113,650 kgBALLAST 53,470 kg
Sail Plan:IM 49.750 mJ 16.438 mP 47.000 mE 16.200 m
Naval architect:Reichel/Pugh Yacht DesignInterior design: R&J Design and Design UnlimitedStructural Engineering:SP-Technologies / R&J DesignDeck Design:R&J Design and Baltic YachtsClassification:ABS Class notation A1 Yachting Service
General Specifications:
Lifecycle Service
Baltic 147 Visione Visionary Thinking
Lifecycle Service Welcome home
An increasing number of yachts are returning to people who worked on the yacht 23 years ago, 152 Pink Gin. Matti says she has the perfect
the place where they were built - Baltic Yachts - to it's easier for us to plan major work like this,” says blend of experience for the new role. “We chose
take advantage of the Lifecycle Service. Matti Matti. Monica because of her experience on board one
Laurila, sales director at Baltic Yachts, is pleased Adding further strength to this department is of our sailing yachts. She knows the customer
that so many owners are bringing their yachts Monica Ingerström who has joined the company demands of the business, she knows what an
back for some love, care and attention by, in as the Lifecycle Service coordinator. Monica owner wants from a yard and what the crew needs
many cases, the same people who were involved recently completed her studies in marketing, and from the yard.”
in the original construction. “Not only does it also spent five years working on board the Baltic
make sense to have the same people working on
your yacht - because they know it so well already -
but it's great opportunity for us to see how a boat
and its equipment copes with the wear and tear of
many years of use,” says Matti. “It's a great
learning opportunity.”
Laurila is looking forward to seeing a Baltic 55
return to Finland for the first time since it was
delivered in 1989. “A Finnish owner bought hull
No.9 recently, and he plans to sail the boat back
from the USA to Finland this summer, in time for a
refit next winter,” he says. In addition to restoring
the teak deck to its former glory and making
upgrades to the electronics and plumbing, there
are plans to fit a bow thruster and to convert aft
storage space into a dinghy garage. “Because we
have all the drawings of the yacht and we have
The Baltic 147 Visione has returned to Jakobstad
for some extensive refit work. Garth Brewer has
been skipper of Visione for the best part of the
past 10 years since this revolutionary boat was
launched in 2002. More recently the South
African has stepped back from the skipper's role
but is still actively involved with Visione in a
project management capacity.
“The owner wanted to improve the performance
of the boat,” says Garth of the latest work on the
boat. “He also wanted to make some changes to
the interior layout, so the galley has been moved
forward and the owner's cabin has been made
larger.”
This is the second time Visione has returned to
obvious choice for any major refit work. “They're less direct management. The guys know what Jakobstad for refit work, so why not just
able to use a large percentage of the same guys they're doing. All the facilities are here. You don't commission a new yacht rather than make such
who built the boat,” says Garth. “Staff turnover is have to worry about arranging different extensive alterations to a 10-year old hull? “The
quite low, and key people are still here. It's subcontractors for different jobs, everything can main reason is the owner loves the boat so
important because it takes a long time to build up be done under one roof.”much,” says Garth. “When Visione was launched
a skill in boatbuilding. There's a strong family Visione is due for relaunch in the spring, with in 2002, the lines of the hull and the concept of
network in the local community, which keeps testing in early summer, and to have the boat on the whole boat were 10 years ahead of their time.
people close to the yard. This transfer of the start line of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Even now, there isn't much you could do to
knowledge is really important, otherwise I don't Sardinia this September.improve the performance, so it made a lot of
know how you could run a high-tech shipyard. sense to make the alterations to this boat.”
“Also, coming back to Baltic Yachts means a lot Bringing Visione back to Baltic Yachts was the
12 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Sales DirectorMatti [email protected]+358-6-7819270
Lifecycle Service CoordinatorMonica Ingerströ[email protected]+358-44-7819207
13NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 147 Visione
LOA 44.850 mDWL 37.660 mBEAM 8.280 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 4.100 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 6.660 mDISPLACEMENT 113,650 kgBALLAST 53,470 kg
Sail Plan:IM 49.750 mJ 16.438 mP 47.000 mE 16.200 m
Naval architect:Reichel/Pugh Yacht DesignInterior design: R&J Design and Design UnlimitedStructural Engineering:SP-Technologies / R&J DesignDeck Design:R&J Design and Baltic YachtsClassification:ABS Class notation A1 Yachting Service
General Specifications:
Lifecycle Service
Baltic 52-04 Heads and Hearts go into refit of 21-year-old boat
CoCo
Lifecycle Service Lifecycle Service
When the co-owners of "CoCo" sat down to plan make her even more suitable for her intended use 3. Cosmetics
a major refit for their beloved yacht, they in the future. So the owners asked us to divide the New teak deck, AWLGrip on deck, hull and rig,
engaged both their heads and their hearts in project into the categories listed below. This new upholstery throughout, interior varnish and
deciding what was needed. On one hand, the made it easier to keep sense separate from oil treatment etc.
project should be kept within a budget that made emotion, and thereby spend more wisely: 4. Fun and luxurious
sense, taking into account the yacht's value 1. Technical operation/safety New custom cockpit table with the very latest hi-
before and after the project, and her intended The initial brief was to prepare the boat for a tech features: dimmed deck lights, NMEA over
use. Furthermore, the time frame was important, long-distance cruise, possibly a circum- WiFi, iPhone sockets in all the children's berths,
i.e. for how long they are expecting to hang on to navigation. This would mean to "set to zero" all new TV/PC and audio set-up, custom cup
the yacht, and enjoy the results of a refit. vital parts, such as rig, rudder, engine, winches, holders, cockpit cushions, bimini, etc.
On the other hand it's about the heart. When a pumps, electronics etc. Priority was to be given to So, the end result has provided something that
boat is loved (like "CoCo") she's got a soul, and a elements that cannot be fixed by the owners will bring satisfaction to both the heads and the
loving owner will always want to take care of her themselves ("we can replace a chart-plotter but hearts of the two owners, plus signature pieces for
rather than replacing her. We at Baltic Yachts not the engine!”) So, the rig has been tested, parts wives and a total of eight kids. "CoCo" will now be
understand the emotional value of a yacht, that replaced where necessary. The engine the rudder transported by road to Croatia, where she will be
often this can be greater than the actual financial and steering quadrant are all new, and everything used for family cruising in the coming seasons. In
value of the yacht. else of a technical and mechanical nature 2014, the younger generation will take the boat
The co-owners of "CoCo" made the decision that, thoroughly serviced and parts replaced where on an Atlantic/Caribbean winter circuit, with
even at the age of 21, their Baltic 52 was still one necessary. permission granted on condition that their fathers
of the best boats around for their purposes. Her 2. New equipment/ functions may join for the ARC.
quality of build and her timeless Sparkman & Some new functions have been installed, We at Baltic Yachts would like to thank the entire
Stephens design, her sailing performance and including a bow thruster and new electric toilets. "CoCo” team for trusting us with their project,
comfortable motion on the high seas - these On the subject of toilets, the owner wanted to and we wish the owners and their families many
qualities are hard to match even 22 years after keep the classic, original Baby Blake porcelain more years of pride and joy aboard their "new"
she was conceived. and lids, so we had to custom-connect those to a Baltic 52.
They also learned that Baltic Yachts were not only new base containing the electric pumps. Further, Please contact us to learn more about Baltic
able to give the boat a cosmetic and technical to improve comfort and movement around the Yachts' Lifecycle Service, and what we can do for
overhaul, but because of our custom- (and boat, a new companionway was created from the your boat.
customer-) oriented philosophy, we were able to aft cockpit, with lines and tackle re-routed, and
change and rebuild elements of the boat, to changes were made to cabin arrangements.
Baltic 52-16 Lady Be Good 1999 S&S yacht is restored and ready for a new owner
Baltic 50-08 SpiritRevitalised Spirit
A service at the yard in Finland doesn't mean you time we will check all the vital functions in order to can find more information about Lady be Good
have to refit and reconstruct the whole boat. We have her ready for new owners, since she is now from any of our worldwide representatives.
are happy to take on smaller jobs too. Lady be for sale. If you are interested in a high quality,
Good is in for some painting and at the same well-maintained and fully equipped boat, you
Delivered in 2003, Spirit belongs to Baltic Yachts' the Caribbean and here in the Northern
popular family of semi-custom 50 footers drawn countries, Spirit was due for an in-depth service.
by Bill Tripp. Originally, Spirit was designed for Both hull and bottom will be painted, teak deck
family cruising and racing with a crew of six to ground back to new, and the engine has been
eight people. Now that the children are older and fully serviced with a new s-drive installed, along
the requirements were different, some parts of the with new instruments and electronics.
boat could be rebuilt and some of the safety It was an easy choice for the owner to come back
equipment removed. to the yard in Finland, not only because it was
Today Spirit is often sailed shorthanded while relatively close, but because the yard has been
cruising, but also while racing since 'TwoSTAR' has involved in the boat's life since it left in 2003, and
become very popular in Sweden. That is why also because the same people who built the boat
Spirit has got a new carbon standing rig to are now carrying out the service. By the start of
increase stability and the spinnaker equipment June, Spirit should be as good as new and ready
was removed in favor of a fixed bowsprit - among to take her owner out on new sailing adventures
other things - to simplify the handling of the sails. for many more years to come.
After some heavy use both in warmer waters such
15NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 52-16 Lady be GoodSparkman & StephensDelivery year 1999
Baltic 50-08 SpiritBill Tripp DesignDelivery year 2003
14
Baltic 52-04 CoCoSparkman & StephensDelivery year 1990
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 52-04 Heads and Hearts go into refit of 21-year-old boat
CoCo
Lifecycle Service Lifecycle Service
When the co-owners of "CoCo" sat down to plan make her even more suitable for her intended use 3. Cosmetics
a major refit for their beloved yacht, they in the future. So the owners asked us to divide the New teak deck, AWLGrip on deck, hull and rig,
engaged both their heads and their hearts in project into the categories listed below. This new upholstery throughout, interior varnish and
deciding what was needed. On one hand, the made it easier to keep sense separate from oil treatment etc.
project should be kept within a budget that made emotion, and thereby spend more wisely: 4. Fun and luxurious
sense, taking into account the yacht's value 1. Technical operation/safety New custom cockpit table with the very latest hi-
before and after the project, and her intended The initial brief was to prepare the boat for a tech features: dimmed deck lights, NMEA over
use. Furthermore, the time frame was important, long-distance cruise, possibly a circum- WiFi, iPhone sockets in all the children's berths,
i.e. for how long they are expecting to hang on to navigation. This would mean to "set to zero" all new TV/PC and audio set-up, custom cup
the yacht, and enjoy the results of a refit. vital parts, such as rig, rudder, engine, winches, holders, cockpit cushions, bimini, etc.
On the other hand it's about the heart. When a pumps, electronics etc. Priority was to be given to So, the end result has provided something that
boat is loved (like "CoCo") she's got a soul, and a elements that cannot be fixed by the owners will bring satisfaction to both the heads and the
loving owner will always want to take care of her themselves ("we can replace a chart-plotter but hearts of the two owners, plus signature pieces for
rather than replacing her. We at Baltic Yachts not the engine!”) So, the rig has been tested, parts wives and a total of eight kids. "CoCo" will now be
understand the emotional value of a yacht, that replaced where necessary. The engine the rudder transported by road to Croatia, where she will be
often this can be greater than the actual financial and steering quadrant are all new, and everything used for family cruising in the coming seasons. In
value of the yacht. else of a technical and mechanical nature 2014, the younger generation will take the boat
The co-owners of "CoCo" made the decision that, thoroughly serviced and parts replaced where on an Atlantic/Caribbean winter circuit, with
even at the age of 21, their Baltic 52 was still one necessary. permission granted on condition that their fathers
of the best boats around for their purposes. Her 2. New equipment/ functions may join for the ARC.
quality of build and her timeless Sparkman & Some new functions have been installed, We at Baltic Yachts would like to thank the entire
Stephens design, her sailing performance and including a bow thruster and new electric toilets. "CoCo” team for trusting us with their project,
comfortable motion on the high seas - these On the subject of toilets, the owner wanted to and we wish the owners and their families many
qualities are hard to match even 22 years after keep the classic, original Baby Blake porcelain more years of pride and joy aboard their "new"
she was conceived. and lids, so we had to custom-connect those to a Baltic 52.
They also learned that Baltic Yachts were not only new base containing the electric pumps. Further, Please contact us to learn more about Baltic
able to give the boat a cosmetic and technical to improve comfort and movement around the Yachts' Lifecycle Service, and what we can do for
overhaul, but because of our custom- (and boat, a new companionway was created from the your boat.
customer-) oriented philosophy, we were able to aft cockpit, with lines and tackle re-routed, and
change and rebuild elements of the boat, to changes were made to cabin arrangements.
Baltic 52-16 Lady Be Good 1999 S&S yacht is restored and ready for a new owner
Baltic 50-08 SpiritRevitalised Spirit
A service at the yard in Finland doesn't mean you time we will check all the vital functions in order to can find more information about Lady be Good
have to refit and reconstruct the whole boat. We have her ready for new owners, since she is now from any of our worldwide representatives.
are happy to take on smaller jobs too. Lady be for sale. If you are interested in a high quality,
Good is in for some painting and at the same well-maintained and fully equipped boat, you
Delivered in 2003, Spirit belongs to Baltic Yachts' the Caribbean and here in the Northern
popular family of semi-custom 50 footers drawn countries, Spirit was due for an in-depth service.
by Bill Tripp. Originally, Spirit was designed for Both hull and bottom will be painted, teak deck
family cruising and racing with a crew of six to ground back to new, and the engine has been
eight people. Now that the children are older and fully serviced with a new s-drive installed, along
the requirements were different, some parts of the with new instruments and electronics.
boat could be rebuilt and some of the safety It was an easy choice for the owner to come back
equipment removed. to the yard in Finland, not only because it was
Today Spirit is often sailed shorthanded while relatively close, but because the yard has been
cruising, but also while racing since 'TwoSTAR' has involved in the boat's life since it left in 2003, and
become very popular in Sweden. That is why also because the same people who built the boat
Spirit has got a new carbon standing rig to are now carrying out the service. By the start of
increase stability and the spinnaker equipment June, Spirit should be as good as new and ready
was removed in favor of a fixed bowsprit - among to take her owner out on new sailing adventures
other things - to simplify the handling of the sails. for many more years to come.
After some heavy use both in warmer waters such
15NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 52-16 Lady be GoodSparkman & StephensDelivery year 1999
Baltic 50-08 SpiritBill Tripp DesignDelivery year 2003
14
Baltic 52-04 CoCoSparkman & StephensDelivery year 1990
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
16 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 107 CustomFast and Advanced yacht from Frers
Baltic 83 CustomWarm-weather Cruiser
This performance cruiser, designed primarily for in combination with the teak create the
warm-weather cruising and ultimate self- impression of an interior that looks bigger than its
sufficiency, is soon ready to depart Jakobstad. For actual dimensions. The overall effect is of a fresh
its first summer the boat will cruise the and airy interior. Storage units have been kept to
Mediterranean before heading to more distant a minimum in order to achieve even more living
destinations. space in the cabins. No visible fittings have been
The final phase of production is almost complete, used on cabinet doors nor visible lamps - all in
and the minimalist and clean interior design is line with the minimalist thinking desired by the
really taking shape. A lot of white-painted panels owner.
This hi-tech yacht is destined to sail in the far Everything on this yacht has been designed with
North, experiencing extreme climates, the intention of being able to comfortably explore
magnificent landscapes and the true wildlife. the most isolated regions of the world's oceans.
Built in carbon-fibre composite to keep weight The hull windows have been positioned to ensure
low and performance high, this yacht has been a good view from the saloon table, and to create
customised with its specialised purpose very a sense of close contact with the wildlife outside,
much in mind. Special features on this yacht since you never know when a polar bear may
include double heaters and an insulated deck to swim by! The cold-water adventure will start this
cope with the harsh Arctic environment. Other summer when the yacht leaves the yard harbour
examples are the lifting keel and the long anchor in Jakobstad. Where most boats begin a journey
chain of a 100 metres - positioned centrally in the south, this yacht's future lies to the north.
hull, close to the boat's centre of gravity.
17NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 83 Custom
LOA 25.910 mDWL 23.300 mBEAM 6.000 mDRAFT 3.600 mDISPLACEMENT 41,000 kgBALLAST 16,000 kg
Sail Plan:IM 33.380 mJ 11.000 mP 32.260 mE 10.950 m
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coConcept & interior design: R&J Design, Baltic YachtsProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Jonas Krokvik, tel +358-6-7819236e-mail: [email protected]
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:
Baltic 58 CustomCold-water Explorer
Under construction Under construction
LOA 32.640 mLWL 29.160 mBEAM 7.430 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 3.350 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 4.850 mDISPLACEMENT 83,500 kgBALLAST 34,500 kg
Sail Plan:IM 43.500 mJ 12.250 mP 41.500 mE 13.430 m
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:
Naval architect:Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering
Build Manager & Captain:Mark Von DrashekProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Pekka Laurila tel +358-6-7819296 e-mail: [email protected]
Interior styling: Adam Lay Project Management: Nigel Ingram, MCM
Baltic 107 Custom
LOA 18.400 mLWL 15.080 mBEAM 4.594 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 2.350 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 3.100 mDISPLACEMENT 15,300 kgBALLAST 5,800 kg
Sail Plan:IM 23.000 mJ 6.590 mP 22.500 mE 7.627 m
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:
Baltic 58 Custom
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coConcept & interior design: R&J Design, Baltic YachtsProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Håkan Björkström tel +358-6-7819233e-mail: [email protected]
The client wanted a performance sailing yacht edge technology to achieve the lightest and as designed by Adam Lay.
that could accommodate family and guests for highest-performance cruising yacht possible. Project details are still developing and, as with
sailing in the Caribbean and New England. Carbon composite laminates were the obvious many custom yachts, new features to satisfy
German Frers has designed Baltic 107 as his first way to go, to keep overall displacement at a specific owner requirements will develop as we
Baltic design in 25 years. Her low, performance minimum. The boat will be fitted with a telescopic go along.
enhanced lines belie a voluminous interior keel to accommodate shallow cruising areas Production is well advanced. Both hull halves are
designed to accommodate the owner's comfort while not intruding on the living spaces in the ready-laminated, and beams together with the
whether at anchor or charging around the yacht. majority of bulkheads will be mounted before the
Caribbean. As a very driven and successful The interior will be a mix of contemporary and hull is joined together in March. The deck mould
business person - his yacht represents cutting- natural materials with a peaceful, zen-like quality is almost ready and lamination is about to start.
16 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 107 CustomFast and Advanced yacht from Frers
Baltic 83 CustomWarm-weather Cruiser
This performance cruiser, designed primarily for in combination with the teak create the
warm-weather cruising and ultimate self- impression of an interior that looks bigger than its
sufficiency, is soon ready to depart Jakobstad. For actual dimensions. The overall effect is of a fresh
its first summer the boat will cruise the and airy interior. Storage units have been kept to
Mediterranean before heading to more distant a minimum in order to achieve even more living
destinations. space in the cabins. No visible fittings have been
The final phase of production is almost complete, used on cabinet doors nor visible lamps - all in
and the minimalist and clean interior design is line with the minimalist thinking desired by the
really taking shape. A lot of white-painted panels owner.
This hi-tech yacht is destined to sail in the far Everything on this yacht has been designed with
North, experiencing extreme climates, the intention of being able to comfortably explore
magnificent landscapes and the true wildlife. the most isolated regions of the world's oceans.
Built in carbon-fibre composite to keep weight The hull windows have been positioned to ensure
low and performance high, this yacht has been a good view from the saloon table, and to create
customised with its specialised purpose very a sense of close contact with the wildlife outside,
much in mind. Special features on this yacht since you never know when a polar bear may
include double heaters and an insulated deck to swim by! The cold-water adventure will start this
cope with the harsh Arctic environment. Other summer when the yacht leaves the yard harbour
examples are the lifting keel and the long anchor in Jakobstad. Where most boats begin a journey
chain of a 100 metres - positioned centrally in the south, this yacht's future lies to the north.
hull, close to the boat's centre of gravity.
17NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Baltic 83 Custom
LOA 25.910 mDWL 23.300 mBEAM 6.000 mDRAFT 3.600 mDISPLACEMENT 41,000 kgBALLAST 16,000 kg
Sail Plan:IM 33.380 mJ 11.000 mP 32.260 mE 10.950 m
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coConcept & interior design: R&J Design, Baltic YachtsProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Jonas Krokvik, tel +358-6-7819236e-mail: [email protected]
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:
Baltic 58 CustomCold-water Explorer
Under construction Under construction
LOA 32.640 mLWL 29.160 mBEAM 7.430 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 3.350 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 4.850 mDISPLACEMENT 83,500 kgBALLAST 34,500 kg
Sail Plan:IM 43.500 mJ 12.250 mP 41.500 mE 13.430 m
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:
Naval architect:Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering
Build Manager & Captain:Mark Von DrashekProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Pekka Laurila tel +358-6-7819296 e-mail: [email protected]
Interior styling: Adam Lay Project Management: Nigel Ingram, MCM
Baltic 107 Custom
LOA 18.400 mLWL 15.080 mBEAM 4.594 mDRAFT, KEEL UP 2.350 mDRAFT, KEEL DOWN 3.100 mDISPLACEMENT 15,300 kgBALLAST 5,800 kg
Sail Plan:IM 23.000 mJ 6.590 mP 22.500 mE 7.627 m
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:
Baltic 58 Custom
Naval architect:judel/vrolijk & coConcept & interior design: R&J Design, Baltic YachtsProject Manager at Baltic Yachts: Håkan Björkström tel +358-6-7819233e-mail: [email protected]
The client wanted a performance sailing yacht edge technology to achieve the lightest and as designed by Adam Lay.
that could accommodate family and guests for highest-performance cruising yacht possible. Project details are still developing and, as with
sailing in the Caribbean and New England. Carbon composite laminates were the obvious many custom yachts, new features to satisfy
German Frers has designed Baltic 107 as his first way to go, to keep overall displacement at a specific owner requirements will develop as we
Baltic design in 25 years. Her low, performance minimum. The boat will be fitted with a telescopic go along.
enhanced lines belie a voluminous interior keel to accommodate shallow cruising areas Production is well advanced. Both hull halves are
designed to accommodate the owner's comfort while not intruding on the living spaces in the ready-laminated, and beams together with the
whether at anchor or charging around the yacht. majority of bulkheads will be mounted before the
Caribbean. As a very driven and successful The interior will be a mix of contemporary and hull is joined together in March. The deck mould
business person - his yacht represents cutting- natural materials with a peaceful, zen-like quality is almost ready and lamination is about to start.
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New SigningsBaltic Yachts continues to develop and strengthen its organisation
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NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Last November Matti Laurila, who already has a in close contact with our customers by handling appointed Tommy Johansson as our production
strong background in the yachting industry, sales of spare parts and Lifecycle Service planner.
joined our sales organisation. Working closely projects. Monica has a Master's degree in Sam Stenberg has been appointed quality and
with Kenneth Nyfelt, these two make a strong marketing and has worked on board the Baltic training manager and will work closely with the
team. Matti is working on projects below 100 152, Pink Gin, for five years. whole organisation in order to maintain and
feet, while Kenneth will mainly focus on Charlotta Risku is our new production manager improve our quality standards throughout the
superyachts. Matti is also responsible for the and she has a Master of Science degree, with company.
Marketing and Lifecycle Service. special expertise in plastic and composite Since this autumn Maria Haglund is working as
To support the Lifecycle Service we have hired materials. She speaks six languages and likes to our financial controller, and working with Maria
Monica Ingerström as a coordinator. She will be compete in sailing. At the same time we have on the accounting side is Pamela Kastrén.
Baltic Yachts is delighted to announce that both event will be attended by an elite guest list of
Hetairos, the 197ft ketch, and Canova, the 112ft superyacht owners from around the globe and
globetrotter, both delivered last year, are among the most influential players in the superyacht
the finalists for the seventh annual World industry.
Superyacht Awards arranged by Boat Due to the high number of nominations received,
International. Hetairos is competing in the class being shortlisted as a finalist in this prestigious
sailing yacht 40m+ size range, and Canova in award is a notable achievement. Baltic Yachts
the 30m to 40m size range. wishes the finalists, Hetairos and Canova, the
The award ceremony will take place in the very best of luck in their pursuit of the Neptune
magical city of Istanbul, Turkey, at the luxurious trophy.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski on 5 May 2012. The
Baltic Yachts will have a stronger presence in this Among the preliminary entries are the newly
year's Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship & refitted 147ft Visione and the remarkable 197ft
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia. We will proudly ketch, Hetairos.
present Baltic 72 Grand Prix to the regatta visitors More information on the Baltic Yachts related
and the members of the press, and you will also activities during the regatta will be sent out later
have the opportunity to see several other Baltic this year.
yachts taking part in the regatta.
The World Superyachts AwardsTwo Baltic yachts among the finalists: Hetairos and Canova
Maxi Rolex Cup 2012 Save the date: September 2-8
Charlotta Risku
Production Manager
Tommy Johansson
Production Planner
Sam Stenberg
Quality and Training
Manager
Maria Haglund
Controller
Pamela Kastrén
Accounting
Matti Laurila
Sales Director
Monica IngerströmLifecycle Service
Coordinator
18 NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
New SigningsBaltic Yachts continues to develop and strengthen its organisation
19
NewsNews
NEWSLETTER SPRING 2012
Last November Matti Laurila, who already has a in close contact with our customers by handling appointed Tommy Johansson as our production
strong background in the yachting industry, sales of spare parts and Lifecycle Service planner.
joined our sales organisation. Working closely projects. Monica has a Master's degree in Sam Stenberg has been appointed quality and
with Kenneth Nyfelt, these two make a strong marketing and has worked on board the Baltic training manager and will work closely with the
team. Matti is working on projects below 100 152, Pink Gin, for five years. whole organisation in order to maintain and
feet, while Kenneth will mainly focus on Charlotta Risku is our new production manager improve our quality standards throughout the
superyachts. Matti is also responsible for the and she has a Master of Science degree, with company.
Marketing and Lifecycle Service. special expertise in plastic and composite Since this autumn Maria Haglund is working as
To support the Lifecycle Service we have hired materials. She speaks six languages and likes to our financial controller, and working with Maria
Monica Ingerström as a coordinator. She will be compete in sailing. At the same time we have on the accounting side is Pamela Kastrén.
Baltic Yachts is delighted to announce that both event will be attended by an elite guest list of
Hetairos, the 197ft ketch, and Canova, the 112ft superyacht owners from around the globe and
globetrotter, both delivered last year, are among the most influential players in the superyacht
the finalists for the seventh annual World industry.
Superyacht Awards arranged by Boat Due to the high number of nominations received,
International. Hetairos is competing in the class being shortlisted as a finalist in this prestigious
sailing yacht 40m+ size range, and Canova in award is a notable achievement. Baltic Yachts
the 30m to 40m size range. wishes the finalists, Hetairos and Canova, the
The award ceremony will take place in the very best of luck in their pursuit of the Neptune
magical city of Istanbul, Turkey, at the luxurious trophy.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski on 5 May 2012. The
Baltic Yachts will have a stronger presence in this Among the preliminary entries are the newly
year's Mini Maxi Rolex World Championship & refitted 147ft Visione and the remarkable 197ft
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Sardinia. We will proudly ketch, Hetairos.
present Baltic 72 Grand Prix to the regatta visitors More information on the Baltic Yachts related
and the members of the press, and you will also activities during the regatta will be sent out later
have the opportunity to see several other Baltic this year.
yachts taking part in the regatta.
The World Superyachts AwardsTwo Baltic yachts among the finalists: Hetairos and Canova
Maxi Rolex Cup 2012 Save the date: September 2-8
Charlotta Risku
Production Manager
Tommy Johansson
Production Planner
Sam Stenberg
Quality and Training
Manager
Maria Haglund
Controller
Pamela Kastrén
Accounting
Matti Laurila
Sales Director
Monica IngerströmLifecycle Service
Coordinator
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Phone +358 (0)6 7819 200 Fax +358 (0)6 7819 222
www.balticyachts.fi [email protected]
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