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In recent years and decades, yachting technology has advanced at an incredible rate and there is no doubt that some of the most exciting developments have been around hybrid propulsion. With a growing desire to protect our world and oceans, the use of hybrid technology is an exciting solution to developing luxury yachts that have the lowest environmental footprint, along with many other appealing benefits.
As more and more hybrid yachts and concepts are coming to market – including the options available from Bering Yachts – hybrid-powered yachts are increasingly proving to be a popular choice for forward-thinking yacht owners. The subject of hybrid propulsion is a fascinating one, that could cover many pages, but here we summarize key points of note. For those interested in learning even more than we have addressed in the following article the expert Bering Yachts team is on hand to discuss in detail the possibilities that hybrid can offer, together with the pros and cons. Want to learn more about hybrid yachts? Continue reading below:
What is the history of hybrid propulsion?
Hybrid propulsion in yachting has its origins in the 20th century, with some iterations of its usage seen as far back as one hundred years ago. However, it is only in recent decades that the idea of “Green Yachting” has become better understood and more widely applied in a luxury yacht setting. It is also worth noting that this technology is still very much evolving, even now, with new and more efficient systems constantly being developed. Most particularly noteworthy advancements are around battery systems, their capacity, and capabilities.
Key projects in the evolutionary process of hybrid superyachts included 96-metre Limitless, launched by Lürssen in 1997. But, it was the launch of the 58-meter sailing yacht Ethereal from Royal Huisman in 2009 that really caught the attention of the yachting world. Hailed as the world’s first true hybrid superyacht, Ethereal was the brainchild of discerning owners who were determined to create an energy-efficient and environmentally responsible sailing yacht, drawing on all the available technology at the time to do so. The 2015 83.5-meter Savannah, which launched from Feadship in 2015 was another significant milestone, with a pioneering hybrid propulsion package installed. The yard reported that Savannah’s five-option propulsion system delivered significantly reduced emissions together with a 30% fuel saving when compared to similar non-hybrid vessels.
Today, more and more hybrid superyachts are being launched and offered, with hybrid yachts of note including the one-of-a-kind 142.81-metre Sailing Yacht A, 50-metre HOME and 50-metre Electra from Heesen, 43-metre Canova from Baltic Yachts and 80m Artefact from Nobiskrug.
But what exactly is hybrid propulsion technology?
Put simply, hybrid propulsion technology is the use of two (or more) different energy sources to power a yacht, with the traditional engine source being supplemented by another source. Most often this means the use of a combination of diesel and electric systems. These power sources can then either be used individually or in conjunction with each other depending on the system installed. Hybrid propulsion technology is applicable on both sail and motor yachts and is optimized to suit the vessel in question to deliver the best and most efficient results.
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Traditionally yachts are powered by a combustion engine that is powered by fuel. By contrast, a fully electric propulsion system makes use of a battery-powered motor. A hybrid propulsion system will feature a variable combination of a combustion engine, generators, battery packs and electric motors, dependent on the system. There are two primary types of hybrid systems: serial and parallel. Key differences between these two systems are in the relationship between the propeller and the engine.
Serial Hybrid System: This is where the main power source is an electric motor that is supplied by batteries, with an engine-driven generator on board to charge the batteries. When charged the electric motor will power the yacht, with the combustion engine shutting down. In a serial system, the engine and driveshaft are not mechanically connected. Often there will be the option for charging to also be powered by solar power, wind power, or shore power.
Parallel Hybrid System: This more versatile set up offers multiple options for operations, allowing users to easily switch between propulsion modes (whether electric or combustion engine). Unlike the serial set up, in a parallel system, the engine and driveshaft are connected directly, with the electric motor working on the same driveshaft. With this system, the traditional engine set up remains for when long periods of operations are required. The electric system can then be used as needed, dependent on the setting/conditions/requirements, with both systems able to work in parallel.
Because it is not directly connected to the propeller shaft, a serial system’s generator/electric motor must be able to handle the highest propulsion levels that the boat can achieve and is subsequently more powerful than a parallel system. While a serial hybrid system delivers clear improvements in efficiency (versus a conventional system) when operating at higher/optimum speeds, this set up can also mean situations where efficiency benefits of the hybrid system are potentially reduced when being used in low-speed operations such as harbor maneuvering.
In contrast, the electric elements of a parallel system need not operate at such high propulsion levels. The standard engine can be used for higher levels, while the electric motor will usually be used for when low to moderate speeds are required. The traditional engine will usually put to use for higher speeds and/or when the batteries are depleted, meaning that the most efficient form of operations is instigated as needed.
Which system to use, and the power levels, ranges, and efficiencies that are possible will depend on a number of variables including the type and use of the yacht, and owner preference. Whatever the type of system in use, the end goal is to deliver the most efficient operations possible, making use of all systems and of available electrical energy.
What are the advantages of Hybrid Propulsion?
The primary benefits of hybrid propulsion include efficient power use, allowing fuel to last longer, and for a yacht to run itself with more self-sufficiency due to a reduced reliance on engine power alone. The use of hybrid propulsion can represent significant savings on operational costs when compared to equivalent non-hybrid yachts. The versatility of a hybrid system also allows captains to operate yachts in the best and most efficient way dependent on the setting and operation requirements
That said, other key benefits that are of direct interest to the luxury yachting sector include quieter operations, due to the options of placing the more compact power sources away from guest areas, and a reduction of vibrations. Hybrid propulsion technology is essentially silent mode for your yacht. Much of the technological developments around hybrid have been client-driven, with more owners now seeking to experience yachting in a lower-impact manner, while enjoying the best and most comfortable on-board experience. When the yacht is in ‘silent mode’ guests can enjoy their surroundings more without the background noise of engines, and also enjoy a quiet night of sleep that is undisturbed by operational noise.
What are the environmental benefits of hybrid propulsion?
There are many environmental benefits to the use of hybrid propulsion and all these benefits are in line with the style of expedition and exploration yachts being built by Bering Yachts. Using a hybrid system lowers the yacht’s fuel usage, reduces emissions, increases efficiency, and allows the yacht to go further for less. It means greener yachting – something that is more important than ever as the world becomes more aware of the impact of fossil fuels and pollution and of individual carbon footprints.
For those cruising in marine reserves and pristine waters, the knowledge that the impact of their yacht can be kept to a minimum is often another priceless benefit. ‘Silent mode’ also delivers on an experiential front – there is something very special about enjoying a deserted anchorage without any disturbance. Equally, when in port the ability to not run off full engine power is extremely appealing.
With more and more destinations on the planet becoming protected zones, where diesel-powered vessels are not allowed to visit in order to protect these precious sites, the ability to cruise under electric power is certain to become increasingly appealing. From coral reefs to nature reefs, there are rising numbers of cruising grounds where soon only yachts with electric propulsion will be able to gain entry. For those owners who wish to see the world without restraint, this is an extremely important consideration when considering whether to invest in electric propulsion.
B illed on its website as the “world’s longest continuously run long-distance freshwater yacht race,” the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race is set to start Saturday.
A record-setting 334 boats have registered for the 100th year of the race, shattering the record of 316 in 1985 and a huge contrast compared with the 200 boats that raced last year, said David Stoyka, spokesman for the Bayview Yacht Club, which puts on the race.
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Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day and will continue leaving until around noon. From the Black River, they will proceed up the St. Clair River, under the Blue Water Bridge, into Lake Huron.
The first scheduled start time in Lake Huron is 11:30 a.m., with starts every 10 minutes until approximately 1:30 p.m. The starts may be delayed due to weather conditions.
This year, for the 100th running, the race will follow the original 1925 route and span 204 nautical miles. From the starting point, the boats will head north along the Michigan shoreline, passing south of Bois Blanc Island, sailing west to east at the finish line between Round Island and Mackinac Island, organizers said.
The range of boats are expected to finish in between 30 and 60 hours.
Teams at all skill levels have entered the race, which draws competitors from around the world. The highly skilled racers know they will cross the bow of competitors within inches. Still, there's always risk of a crash with the slightest miscalculation.
"Everybody recognizes this is super intense," said champion sailor Tim Prophit , 65, of St. Clair Shores, past commodore of Bayview Yacht Club and owner of Fast Tango, a North American 40 sailboat.
The teams are vying for trophies and flags to show their accomplishments.
The J.L. Hudson Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division I, and the Canadian Club Classic Trophy is awarded to the boat with the best corrected time in Division II.
Spectators can go to bycmack.com during the race and click on “RaceTracking” link to watch real-time GPS positioning of all the race boats, or, on your mobile device, download the free app YB Races and select the current race.
Boats will start arriving at Mackinac Island on Sunday afternoon and continue until Monday evening, all dependent upon the wind.
Finishes can be seen from Windermere Point on Mackinac Island at the south end of Main Street.
Sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac races are called “Old Goats,” according to the club, while those who have completed 50 are called “Grand Rams.”
"Double Goats" are sailors who have completed 25 Bayview Mackinac races and 25 Chicago Yacht Club race to Mackinac races. This year’s Chicago to Mackinac race encountered strong winds in Lake Michigan , snapping some boats’ masts and tossing one sailor overboard. No one was hurt.
Volunteers who have served for 15 years on the Race Committee are honored with the title “Old Forts,” as designated by the Race Committee.
This story includes material from a staff report by former Free Press reporter Phoebe Wall Howard and from the Bayview Yacht Club.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: The most boats ever will compete in the 100th Bayview Yacht Club race to Mackinac Island
U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for an adult and two children from an overdue 18-foot sailing vessel that originally departed from Green Island in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at approximately 4 p.m. on July 13. U.S. Coast Guard
The bodies of two children recovered from Lake Michigan on Monday have been identified as those who were missing from a capsized sailboat that was found earlier that day, authorities said.
Charlotte Salnik, 5, and Joshua Salnik, 3, were recovered from Green Bay south of Chambers Island, about three nautical miles from where their family’s sailboat was found, the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.
Autopsies were conducted Tuesday, police said, but official causes of death have not been released.
Their father, Bill Salnik, 32, of Little Suamico, Wis., remains missing. He was the only other person aboard the sailboat.
“All search operations will continue with no plans to suspend until further notice,” the sheriff’s office said.
The effort includes drones and K9 assisted marine searches, police said.
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The family was last heard from around 4 p.m. Saturday when they departed from Green Island in Lake Michigan’s Green Bay. They were expected to return to a marina near Oconto, Wis., but never arrived. Officials were notified that they were missing Sunday afternoon.
Salnik’s truck and trailer were found at the boat launch. His phone was going straight to voicemail.
At 6:22 a.m. Monday, the capsized 18-foot Gulf Coast Sailboat was found just south of Chambers Island. It was towed to shore. No one was found near the vessel and the search continued.
Charlotte and Joshua were found Monday afternoon.
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Discover the true South Pacific away from the crowds aboard luxury sailing yacht ETHEREAL .
Sailing yacht ETHEREAL built by Royal Huisman
Built by Royal Huisman in 2009, 58m/190ft superyacht ETHEREAL won the Showboats Design Awards 2011 for design and technology and was a finalist in two other awards categories:
• Exterior Design & Styling Award: Sailing Yachts (Showboats Design Awards 2010) • Best Sailing Yacht in 45+m size range (World Superyacht Awards 2010)
Luxury yacht ETHEREAL – Main salon
The interior and exterior layout was designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design and her naval architecture was completed by Ron Holland Design for a harmonious environment inside and out. Her innovative energy saving features include glass laminates which darken and become more opaque from exposure to intense infrared heat. The result is a better temperature controlled interior where the air-con is needed less frequently. Adding to her energy-saving measures is a bank of lithium batters that charge while under sail, reducing the dependency on her hybrid generators.
Superyacht ETHEREAL – Formal dining area
The internal dining area is beautifully bright and serene, taking advantage of the multiple windows to best reflect the natural light. Navy blue on the furnishings completes the classic nautical appearance of this area before the surroundings change to wood panelling for an opulent, traditional and ambient environment in which to relax.
Luxury yacht ETHEREAL contains two salons: the upper salon is well suited to daytime use as an area to read and relax. The lower deck has plenty to interest the musicians in the group and a piano and guitars allow for a group ensemble for evening entertainment.
Aft view sunpads – superyacht ETHEREAL
On the deck there is a Bedouin tent where guests can exercise with the on board gym equipment or relax on the sunpads.
The toy chest is bursting with choice, offering kayaks, wakeboards, water-skis, windsurfers, sail boats, beach games and snorkelling equipment as well as a number of towable toys.
S/Y ETHEREAL – Master suite
The interior layout accommodates up to 12 guests throughout 5 cabins: 1 Master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 double cabin and 2 convertible twin cabins with 2 Pullman berths.
Sailing yacht ETHEREAL is available year-round in the South Pacific from $225,000 USD per week plus expenses. For more information on her crew, facilities and availability, contact CharterWorld today.
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At 58 metres, Ethereal is an extensive charter yacht with plenty of space for you, your family and your friends to create an unforgettable charter vacation together.
Sailing yacht Ethereal was built in 2009 by Royal Huisman and contains some of the most ground-breaking technology to allow her charter guests to cruise in eco-friendly luxury. With design features concentrated on energy conservation and sustainable operation, she is the ultimate 'green' charter yacht .
With interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, as well as exterior design, Ethereal can accommodate a maximum of 10 charter guests in five spacious staterooms. The master suite incorporates an office, a lounge, a walk-in wardrobe and a sauna, as well as private access to a separate cockpit.
Her upper decks provide plenty of space for entertaining, with large windows delivering fantastic panoramic views. These are no ordinary windows however. Their photo chromic funtionality allows them to automatically darken to prevent UV radiation.
Built to accommodate even the most adventurous charter guests, she carries two tenders, water skis, wakeboards, four kayaks and an advance knee board, in addition to an underwater camera on the keel, allowing guests to marvel at the underwater sea life.
Available for charter in the South Pacific this summer, Ethereal's weekly charter rates begin at $225,000.
Her upper decks provide plenty of space for entertaining, with large windows delivering fantastic panoramic views.
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Review: stefani, morissette spark a 'hella good' start to minnesota yacht club festival.
Experience matters. Even in rock 'n' roll — and especially at rock 'n' roll festivals.
After eight months of cutesy marketing and ample media coverage, St. Paul's Minnesota Yacht Club festival finally set sail Friday on Harriet Island Regional Park and got off to a remarkably swift and smooth start for an inaugural music fest. Credit for its success should largely go to its seasoned crew.
The music lineup in the fest is heavily loaded with old pros, and that proved not to be a bad thing Friday. Opening day's feminist rock trifecta of Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts all skillfully strutted their stuff and showed the kids how to get it done. Never mind that there were very few kids among the crowd of 34,000 fans.
As much as those venerable performers deserve props, though, so do the operators of Minnesota's first new major music fest in more than a decade.
The event was launched by C3 Presents, the Texas-founded company behind Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and a couple dozen more festivals. These folks truly know the music fest business. About time Twin Cities fans benefitted from it.
Yacht Club's electronic wristbands and well-trained security staff made for smooth entrances. The stage production and sound were primo. The layout and flow between the two stages was well-organized. The music ran nearly nonstop and on time. And all the assorted VIP and "platinum" areas offered added comfort for those willing to pay at least a few hundred bucks more more than the relatively good-value $215-$255 general-admission two-day passes.
One noticeable snag: Food and drink lines got long as the crowd swelled in the late afternoon. Good thing many Minnesotans are too cheap to down $15 beers, or things could've been worse.
Seriously, though, the crowd on opening day was discernibly devoid of youth and almost exclusively middle-aged. MYC's lack of musical and generational diversity could be considered a shortcoming for what was billed as a hip, modern festival.
All those teens and college kids buying up throwback Chili Peppers and No Doubt T-shirts at Urban Outfitters and Kohl's are apparently more into cheap fashion ware than they are those bands' music, because none of them showed up to Yacht Club on opening day. If they had to move the festival to September for any reason, falling on a school day probably wouldn't hurt attendance much.
There's plenty to learn and apply to future years. In the meantime, here are some general takeaways from Friday's festival:
Women obviously ruled the day. It was a nostalgic lineup, sure, but this one trait about Friday's lineup could be seen as a hip, modern element. Aside from specifically targeted events like Lilith Fair, you never would have seen a festival with that many female singers atop the poster card in the 1990s, when Morissette and Stefani's old band No Doubt were in their heyday; certainly not in the '80s, when Jett dominated.
Losing the Black Crowes on the lineup due to illness was a real disappointment, but that just emphasized the women headliners all the more. What's more, the day also saw electrifying sets by a couple other women-led acts, too: Country rocker Morgan Wade and the punky hometown band who kicked off the day in hard-throttling style, Gully Boys.
Stefani seemed to be having the most fun. Her husband, Blake Shelton, may have wisely picked up on the strong feminine vibe when he showed up to sing one song with her — and only one! — their new single "Purple Irises," compared with the three she sang with him in town at his TC Summer Jam gig in 2022 . That bit seemed to delight her a lot, but so did the crowd's excited reaction throughout her 60-minute performance, from "Sunday Morning" at the start to the mid-set groover "Hella Good" to her firebrand closer, "Just a Girl."
"Think about how many years I've been loving you guys!" she cheered before the finale, adding, "This song means even more nowadays." Especially on this day.
The elder stateswoman rocked the hardest . This was the best and most bombastic of Jett's many gigs here in recent years. Of course, the 65-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's main hits went over in a big way at a big, summery music fest, including "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," "Bad Reputation" and the Runaways' "Cherry Bomb." She also dropped in a cool batch of edgier, deeper cuts with inclusive messaging, including "Different" and a cover of the Minnesota classic "Androgynous," which she introduced by saying, "I'm a big fan of this band and its songwriter, Paul Westerberg and the Replacements."
Morissette hasn't changed much (and that's a good thing). With an orange-ish moon adding dramatic ambience overhead, the Canadian record-maker/breaker put on a rather gutsy, in-your-face, 90-minute performance predictably filled with her big hits, including "One Hand in My Pocket" as the opener and "You Oughta Know" near the end. But she made the set way better than just a nostalgic singalong by delivering some similarly emphatic-sounding, inner-tumultuous newer songs, including the epic piano ballad "Rest" and the rockier "Smiling," the latter written for her hit Broadway musical, "Jagged Little Pill." Her voice was as strong as ever, her band was versatile, and she clearly deserved being the headliner.
There was one new element to the show we didn't see in the '90s, though: Morissette brought out her daughter Onyx, age 8, and another young friend to sing "Ironic." How ironic to hear it sung with such sweetness.
Even the younger acts sang the Gen-X hits. Wade earned loud cheers for her semi-ironic cover of Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl." Nerdy but impactful Kalamazoo indie-rocker Michigander sang part of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." The U2 song fit his own lost-wanderer, soul-searching vibe, evidenced by his unreleased tune that followed, "Giving Up." And after their own hit "Who's Laughing Now," local rockers Durry ended their set with a rousing take on Jimmyeatworld's "The Middle" (technically a millennials hit, but close enough).
The day's breakout performer was… . Sporting a Jett T-shirt and playing under a blazing midafternoon sun — things would soon cool down nicely with cloud cover — Wade coolly delivered an ultra-impressive set of musically refined, ruggedly poetic twang-rock that greatly contrasted her choice of covers. The Virginia singer came off like a tattooed Stevie Nicks in down-and-out rockers like "The Night" and "2 AM in London," each fueled by her smoky but sweet voice. A genuine wow.
What about Day Two? The bro factor should be much higher on Saturday, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining, preceded by the Offspring, Gary Clark Jr., the Hold Steady, Soul Asylum and Hippo Campus. Tickets are sold-out except for some higher-end platinum and VIP options.
Chris Riemenschneider has been covering the Twin Cities music scene since 2001, long enough for Prince to shout him out during "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)." The St. Paul native authored the book "First Avenue: Minnesota's Mainroom" and previously worked as a music critic at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas.
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Eight middle school students returned to Belle Isle this summer for another year of sailing lessons. But a few months ago, before they hit the water, those students learned a new lesson: how to build a boat.
The Detroit Community Sailing Center launched a pilot program this year that gave students an opportunity to learn how to build a sailboat. In May, they completed 80% of the boat's foundation . On Monday, after having a month off from the project, they put the finishing touches on the boat. On Tuesday afternoon, they attempted to sail it.
With their parents and instructors gathered on the dock to watch, the students pulled their sailboat into the water and took turns successfully sailing their boat.
" I'm proud of them," Harry Jones, president of the Detroit Sailing Community Center, said to one of the parents. "They built the boat."
Brothers Ari and Eli Boyce, 14 and 13, of Detroit, have sailed with the Detroit Community Sailing Center's Challenge the Wind youth program for three years and welcomed the opportunity to learn how to build a boat.
"The experience was really fun," Eli Boyce said. "It really got easier over time, like learning how to use the tools. And it really helped that it was a really hands-on experience, it wasn't really like they showed you it and they just did it."
Learning a new set of skills can come with challenges.
"The hardest part for me, I think, was when we were cutting and like trying to make the shapes of the boat, it's a lot of back and forth with saws and tools and stuff," Ari Boyce said. "And I think that's the hardest part for me, just like, trying to carve out and get the right shape of the boat and different pieces together and all that."
Eli said he struggled most with conversions.
"The hardest part for me was probably the measuring portion of it because, when we were building the boat, instead of using like normal inches, like feet and stuff, we had to use millimeters and it was a rough change for me," Eli Boyce said.
After learning about the pilot program from an email, Laura Thomas, 47 of Grosse Pointe, thought it would be a great project for her 13-year-old son Logan, who already had some experience in woodworking.
"He really enjoyed making something that was something you could actually use and take out on the water and everything. And that experience of creating something that you can go out and utilize was something he really enjoyed."
Jones said the boat building workshop could be the foundation for a year-round curriculum around sailing, so students aren't just involved in the summer.
"For the past couple of years, we've been looking to expand the educational component, STEM component of our program," Jones said. "And we tried some of the conventional things that other sailing organizations are doing. And it was fine, but it wasn't capturing us emotionally."
The boat building workshop, a partnership between the Detroit Community Sailing Center and the Detroit River Stories Lab out of the University of Michigan, is an attempt to try something more innovative and grow its STEM offerings.
Jones first joined the center in 2011, and has served as director of the program for 10 years. When he first arrived, he said that the program "had fallen in disrepair." People had left the organization and there were only two boats to teach sailing. Today, Detroit Community Sailing has drawn donations in dollars and in vessels. The nonprofit has 40 sailboats, and 100 youths and adults learned how to sail there last year.
The organization has operated out of the Belle Isle Boathouse since 2018. The building now faces an uncertain future , as the state considers demolishing the aging structure in need of renovations. Jones said that the Detroit Community Sailing Center "got some reassurance from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) that we'll be able to continue to program there regardless of what happens," but understands that all could change, and are looking at other locations should they have to move.
"Hopefully, we won't have to," Jones said, "but we know the reality is that we better have an option if we want to keep the program alive."
In May, the students completed 80% of the boat's foundation as part of the first phase of the project. On Monday, they reunited to begin the second phase. They finalized the boat's design details and installed the last pieces of equipment. Jones said that this boat will be added to the organization's fleet and is looking forward to building more in the future.
The workshop has inspired Ari and Eli to learn more about boats and pursue STEM-based hobbies, and it has brought them closer to their uncle, who has his own motor boat.
"I think that being part of the program helped me understand our uncle's boat a little bit more and like, help talk to him about the boat, and what the boat's doing and what direction the wind is coming from and stuff like that," Eli Boyce said. "It's helped me bond with him, definitely."
Their mother, Kenya Lowe, said that she has seen her children's confidence grow since they first joined Detroit Community Sailing Center in 2021.
"Ari and Eli were very shy but the instructors in the program made them feel comfortable and safe," Lowe, 47, of Farmington Hills, said. "Everyone in the program made the learning experience fun and adventurous. So after that summer, Ari and Eli wanted to come back. And here we are, year (three)."
Looking back, Lowe said that program offered her children, "so much more" than she expected.
"It's absolutely worth it to put your child in this program. You will see so much growth and calmness," Lowe said. "It is such a beautiful feeling to sit outside Belle Isle and watch your child sail a boat on their own. It feels good to know they are confident in their ability to manage a boat."
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The award winning 58m/190'3" sail yacht 'Ethereal' was built by Royal Huisman in the Netherlands at their Vollenhove shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Pieter Beeldsnijder Design and she was completed in 2009. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Pieter Beeldsnijder Design and she was last refitted in 2024.
Their chance meeting during a business conference led first to a friendship and then directly to Joy building 58-metre sailing yacht Ethereal. Joy's superyacht, the 43.5 metre Ethereal, was delivered in 2009. "It was sailing with Bruce aboard his Juliet; such a great experience. I actually met Bruce before he built Juliet.
The sailing yacht ETHEREAL, launched in 2009, is a Royal Huisman masterpiece designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. Equipped with Caterpillar engines, ETHEREAL boasts a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range exceeding 3,000 nautical miles. The yacht's lavish interior can comfortably accommodate 10 guests and a ...
New frontiers pioneer and owner of Ethereal, the world's first hybrid superyacht (delivered by Royal Huisman in 2009) ... EXPERIENCING THE EXPERIENCE. Sailing a Royal Huisman yacht is an experience like no other, and the ultimate expression of personal freedom. Whether you're... READ MORE . E-BROCHURE ETHEREAL. READ MORE . JULIET RE-LAUNCHED ...
Length 58.0m. Year2009. Ethereal. 2009. |. Sail Yacht. World's first hybrid superyacht. Informed commentators are describing Ethereal as the most technologically advanced and complex superyacht ever built. Created by Ron Holland Design, Pieter Beeldsnijder Yacht Design and Royal Huisman - who also conceived her inspiration, the 43m ketch Juliet ...
The yacht, launched in 2009, was a living laboratory, with efficiency woven into every corner and system on board. Ethereal features the first true hybrid solution installed on a yacht, with its 400kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery bank (chosen for its safety) resting under the corridor to the aft cabins. It is a system that still works as ...
ETHEREAL is a 58.04 m Sail Yacht, built in Netherlands by Royal Huisman and delivered in 2009. Her top speed is 17.0 kn and her cruising speed is 14.5 kn and her power comes from a Caterpillar diesel engine. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 10 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 480.0 GT and a 11.4 m beam.
The 58-metre hybrid sailing yacht Ethereal has recently returned to Royal Huisman 's Huisfit facility in Amsterdam for a major refit. While full details are yet to be disclosed, work will include the installation of new decks, an exterior repaint and the "latest technology updates". Completion is scheduled for summer 2024.
By Rebecca Bradbury 2 September 2016. The cutting-edge 58m/190ft superyacht ETHEREAL from Royal Huisman is now open for charter in the extraordinary bioregion of the Coral Triangle, which spans across 5.5 million square kilometres between the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Despite her classic looks, ETHEREAL has been at the forefront of ...
Ethereal is a 58.04 m / 190′6″ luxury sailing yacht. She was built by Royal Huisman in 2009. With a beam of 11.4 m She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. The sailing yacht can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins with an interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder and an exterior design by Ron Holland Design.
Royal Huisman Ethereal Overview. Yacht Ethereal is an unusual vessel commissioned by one of the world's top five IT professionals: Bill Joe, creator of Sun Microsystems. He and his wife, Shannon, founder of the Joy Foundation, a foundation committed to preserving the marine ecosystem, ordered a yacht as "green" and computerized as possible.
Sailing Yacht ETHEREAL is a 2009 58 meter (190 feet) luxury yacht built by Royal Huisman with interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder and naval architecture by Ron Holland Design. S/Y ETHEREAL is a ketch of imposing size. The yacht's interior designer, Pieter Beeldsnijder, incorporates the tradition of yachting whilst also integrating the ...
Ethereal is a sailing yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Royal Huisman from The Netherlands, who launched Ethereal in 2009. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Ethereal features exterior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design and interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. Ethereal has an aluminium hull and an aluminium superstructure.
ETHEREAL is a ketch rigged yacht launched by Royal Huisman in October 2008 (delivered beginning of 2009) and is the first yacht equipped with hybrid technology. ... sail winches, furlers, yacht's electronics and what you have). So you can also use the energy from the battery bank. Now six years after launch she logged over 100.000 miles.
This sailing yacht ETHEREAL is a 58 metre 190 (ft) impressive alustar boat which was crafted at Royal Huisman and conceived by Ron Holland Design and Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. Launched to celebration in the year of 2008 the recent interior design exhibits the neoteric flair of Pieter Beeldsnijder Design.
Since Ethereal yacht was launched in 2008 and superyacht Elfje in 2014, what remains of Feadship's claim can only be their definition of the word 'superyacht', which is commonly taken to mean any yacht over 30m (100ft). Ethereal is 58m (190ft), Elfje 46m (152ft), and both have been successfully operating in hybrid mode for quite some time.
Download the full charter brochure for luxury Sail Yacht "ETHEREAL" to explore her beautiful interiors, guest accommodation and full range of amenities as well as outdoor living spaces. This comprehensive overview provides the best way to get a feel for the charter experience on offer and gives detailed and accurate specifications so that you can match them up to your own requirements.
Click to view the full table of specifications for Ethereal superyacht, including accommodation, performance, equipment and amenities. ... Sail Model. Custom Sub Type - Year. 2009 Flag. Cayman Islands MCA. Yes Class. LR ... Yacht Builder Royal Huisman No profile available. Naval Architect Ron Holland Design ...
Sailing Yacht Ethereal is a 2009 58 metre (190 feet) luxury yacht designed by Ron Holland and built by Royal Huisman with interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, the ultimate in modern sailing luxury - but that is not what is special about her.
Yacht ETHEREAL Photos & Video. Yacht Owner Photos Location For Sale & Charter News. Name: ETHEREAL: Length: 58m (190ft) Builder: Royal Huisman: Year: 2009: Price: $ 35 million: Owner: Bill Joy : ... The allure of luxury yachts and their affluent proprietors has captured global interest, making our compilation a valued asset for those fascinated ...
But, it was the launch of the 58-meter sailing yacht Ethereal from Royal Huisman in 2009 that really caught the attention of the yachting world. Hailed as the world's first true hybrid superyacht, Ethereal was the brainchild of discerning owners who were determined to create an energy-efficient and environmentally responsible sailing yacht ...
The course. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Bayview Yacht Club says boats start leaving the Black River in Port Huron around 8 a.m. on race day and ...
Salnik's truck and trailer were found at the boat launch. His phone was going straight to voicemail. At 6:22 a.m. Monday, the capsized 18-foot Gulf Coast Sailboat was found just south of ...
Built by Royal Huisman in 2009, 58m/190ft superyacht ETHEREAL won the Showboats Design Awards 2011 for design and technology and was a finalist in two other awards categories: • Exterior Design & Styling Award: Sailing Yachts (Showboats Design Awards 2010) • Best Sailing Yacht in 45+m size range (World Superyacht Awards 2010)
Sail Newport also rents boats to experienced sailors, and the fees support a valuable community resource. The organization provides free sailing instruction to area fourth-graders and incorporates ...
It was smooth sailing for opening of Minnesota Yacht Club, the new music festival in St. Paul . At the first big music fest on Harriet Island since 2012, fans enjoyed the setup and '90s sounds.
Sailing yacht Ethereal was built in 2009 by Royal Huisman and contains some of the most ground-breaking technology to allow her charter guests to cruise in eco-friendly luxury. With design features concentrated on energy conservation and sustainable operation, she is the ultimate 'green' charter yacht. With interior design by Pieter Beeldsnijder, as well as exterior design, Ethereal can ...
It was smooth sailing for opening of Minnesota Yacht Club, the new music festival in St. Paul At the first big music fest on Harriet Island since 2012, fans enjoyed the setup and '90s sounds. Business
A historic crossing The ship's sail is made of goat hair and weighs 280 pounds (127 kilograms), which required more than 20 people to lift the sail and rigging to make up for the fact that ...
A hands-on workshop. Brother Ari and Eli Boyce, 14 and 13, of Detroit, have sailed with the Detroit Community Sailing Center's Challenge the Wind youth program for three years and welcomed the ...