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Boat of the Week: The World’s Largest Sailing Ketch Doubles as a Luxury Home on the Water
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The 282-foot Aquijo might be the largest high-performance sailing ketch in the world, but that wasn’t the primary goal of its design. The owner’s intention was to build a fast world cruiser that could sail to the ends of the earth, but just as importantly, have huge amounts of interior space that would make the sailing superyacht feel like home anywhere.
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Aquijo is a boat built for escapism. “The owner wanted to go and see the world on his yacht,” Gerhard Veldsman, her captain, told Robb Report. “We’ve been around the world once already, and returned to Holland in early 2020 to complete the boat’s five-year survey. After Covid hit, everything changed.”
The plan had been to make a refit pit stop in the Netherlands before heading through the Northwest Passage to the Pacific, and then embarking on a second world circumnavigation. That voyage has been postponed until travel restrictions ease, or at least until a time when fragile countries are less vulnerable to the pandemic. “I doubt the vaccine will be available in the small island nations as quickly as everywhere else” says Veldsman. “So we’re just sitting tight.”
The owner wanted the same amount of interior space in his sailing yacht as similar-sized motoryachts. Courtesy Edmiston
Built in 2016, Aquijo was an unusually complex sailing yacht, a collaboration between Oceanco and Vitters. Her owner is a seasoned sailor who first chartered every large, iconic sailing vessel out there, from the 289-foot Maltese Falcon and Enigma (when named Phocea ) to Mirabella V, before embarking on a design and build of his own yacht.
“His aim was to take the best design pieces out of each of those yachts to construct Aquijo ,” says Veldsman. “That included matching Maltese Falcon in size, but adopting a large bar on the aft deck with a beer tap.”
There’s no denying that Aquijo is a beast. She has 64,500-square-feet of sails. At full pelt, she reaches speeds in excess of 20 knots which, for a 1,600 gross-ton yacht, is an impressive sight to behold. “When you have a boat of Aquijo ’s size and weight traveling fast through water, you need a team of people who understand not only the principles of sailing but also what happens below deck in terms of the hydraulics.”
Courtesy Edmiston
Features like the indoor spa pool beneath the opening skylight are one of many features that make Aquijo a liveaboard yacht.
Aquijo has a significant amount of complex hydraulic power. Vitters’s knowledge in building large custom sailing boats was a primary reason for the owner selecting that shipyard in Zwartsluis, Holland. But at 282-feet, the boat was too big for Vitters to construct at its facilities. So, Vitters built the sailing systems, and Oceanco was chosen to build the hull and superstructure.
Exterior design was by Bill Tripp, with the contemporary interior by Dölker+Voges Design. Together with the owner, the designers conceived a sailing vessel matching a comparable-sized motoryacht for interior space. “Balancing the abilities of a lightweight, high-performance sailing yacht with all the space and luxury of a motoryacht is why Aquijo is the size that she is,” says Veldsman. “We had to go big to accomplish that.”
Aquijo pairs an efficient cruising hull with lots of weight in her lifting keel, the largest of its kind ever designed. With the keel down, the draft is an impressive 38 feet. “We once cruised up the Sicilian coast in 40 knots of wind, and all the motoryachts were turning around but we were able to sail through it,” says Veldsman.
The owner took different designs from other super sailing yachts for Aquijo and added features like the bar and al-fresco dining table. Courtesy Edmiston
Notable design features include neon headboards, extensive deck space and a private owner’s terrace that takes you from bed to balcony in two steps. The 197-foot-high crow’s nest offers the best views on board. The beach club, with Jacuzzi below a main deck skylight, is one of the owner’s favorite spaces on board, particularly in colder climates. The boat’s 300-foot masts are too tall to travel through any canals, which means navigating the Polar regions to get to different continents. Vast, remote waters like those off the coast of Patagonia, where wind speeds can reach 70-plus knots, is where Aquijo comes into her own.
This summer, Aquijo is cruising around the Mediterranean, with charters in Turkey already confirmed through Edmiston, before heading to the Caribbean for winter.
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"Aquijo" : Floating superlative - the largest ketch in the world
Martin Hager
· 14.02.2023
With a length of 85 metres, "Aquijo" still occupies sixth place in the ranking of the world's largest yachts. But it will soon slip down a place when Jeff Bezos' superyacht "Koru", with its 127 metres, sets sail. But the German industrial magnate, for whom the steel-aluminium yacht was built by Oceanco and Vitters, need not fret. She still has plenty of superlatives. And she has already fulfilled her purpose, travelling far and wide, as can be seen in the videos at the end of the article.
World record: The superyacht has the largest sail area
The "Aquijo" carries a maximum of five sails (main, mizzen, genoa, staysail, code 1) on its two almost 90 metre high carbon masts, which together form an area of 5,872 square metres. World record! No yacht carries more sail laminate. All the sail systems, including the sheets, stays and winches, were elaborately calculated and designed for the superyacht in order to withstand the enormous loads acting on the enormous rig. "The genoa sheets carry 40 tonnes, and the captive winches had to be developed first," explains designer Bill Tripp on the aft deck. "The masts are hydraulically pressed onto the foundation plates with 350 tonnes, and 73 tonnes act on the backstays."
The technical challenge of building the voluminous two-master (1,538 gross tonnes) was so great that two highly specialised shipyards had to join forces in order to build the sailing-experienced owner his dream yacht. "There has never been such a forced co-operation in the superyacht industry," explains the first engineer Robert Vadas as he walks through the huge, elongated technical room. "All sailing yacht components were developed, manufactured and installed by the Dutch shipyard Vitters, while the construction of the hull, interior and all motor yacht components were realised in the large halls of Oceanco. During the construction phase, it was sometimes difficult to find the right contact person for some components, but the result is impressive."
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The superyacht's draught has a variance of 6.3 metres
Oceanco welded the hull of construction number Y711 from steel, while the superstructure of the three-decker was made from aluminium. A lifting keel provides the necessary stability under sail, allowing the draught to be reduced from a maximum of 11.60 metres to 5.30 metres.
"The owner had very clear ideas about his new yacht right from the start," says Bill Tripp. "He wanted a length of around 85 metres, two masts, plenty of space for his family and friends and, above all, a powerful rigging package that would allow him to sail quickly and safely."
At almost 90 metres, the masts are so high that it is not possible for the superyacht to navigate the Panama Canal, so "Aquijo" had to be designed to withstand the harsh climate and strong winds around Cape Horn without any problems. "In our worst-case calculations, we had to ensure that the hull could withstand the enormous forces of the rig and the 11.60 metre deep keel in the event of a knockdown," explains Bill Tripp.
The sail plan of the Gigaketsch differs significantly from the usual ketch configurations. "We refer to the yacht internally as a 'sketch', a mixture of schooner and ketch, as the two masts are almost the same height," says the designer. "We wanted to realise a sail plan that allows the sail area to be evenly distributed over the three main sails: genoa, main and mizzen." In order to reduce the mast height slightly while maintaining the same sail area, the designers fitted the main and mizzen sails of the superyacht with head sections that flared far aft. "With the fathead sails, we save ten metres of mast, which has a positive effect on the centre of gravity. The battens in the sail head also ensure that the sails reef very well."
As the fathead sails would get caught on the backstay when tacking and jibing, the masts are held by backstays that have to be operated for every manoeuvre. "With a yacht of this size, I rely on experienced sailors who know exactly what to do every time I change course," says South African captain Gerhard Veldsman. "Technically, I could also sail 'Aquijo' alone. But that would be like flying an Airbus A380 without a co-pilot."
Pods as thick as a forearm
The customised sheets and halyards with the diameter of a trained man's forearm are operated via twelve captive winches (basically like winches on an off-road vehicle), which are oil-pressure controlled and well concealed in the winch compartment. Further massive deck winches are also available for taming the gigantic 3Di sails from North Sails.
The superyacht proved that "Aquijo" can sail fast just a few weeks after its delivery in summer 2017: at wind speeds of 35 knots, the two-master was already travelling at 20.4 knots, with the Cape Ketch sailing at an average speed of 19 knots that day. "You feel super confident on board, even when the wind is blowing at more than eight knots, as it was that day," says Gerhard Veldsman.
The size of the superyacht also has its disadvantages. It takes time before "Aquijo" is ready to sail. "It takes eight minutes to set the main, mizzen and genoa," says the first engineer. "And we need about three minutes for the tacks, as we first have to furl the genoa a little so that it slides around the staysail stay."
The superyacht has the largest carbon fibre rudder blades in the world
To enable the owner and captain to steer as directly and sensitively as possible, the Vitters engineers realised a system that transmits the hydrodynamic forces on the world's largest carbon rudder blades directly to the steering wheels on the flybridge. This allows the helmsman to feel the rudder pressure in real time and react accordingly. "The system works really impressively. Thanks to the direct control, 'Aquijo' feels like a much smaller yacht at the helm," says Bill Tripp enthusiastically.
In contrast, anyone entering the aft deck of the 14.50 metre wide "Aquijo" immediately has the feeling of being on a sailing giant. An expansive dining table dominates the area, in front of which is a large bar that skilfully connects the aft deck with the saloon. Hamburg design studio Dölker + Voges, which worked closely with the owner's wife, was responsible for the interior styling of the superyacht. "The design is modern and elegant and yet, in our opinion, natural and refreshing," says designer Robert Voges. Mutenye, ash and teak wood predominate on the three decks, with stainless steel details setting the tone in almost every room.
A glass lift is part of it
The unusual number of decks for sailing yachts is based on the owner's desire to have a spacious private area above the main deck. "To prevent the yacht profile from appearing too massive, we placed the bridge on half a deck between the owner's deck and the main deck." A glass lift connects all levels. "I never thought I would design a sailing yacht with a lift," smiles Bill Tripp. "Incidentally, the entire yacht is barrier-free; a friend of the owner is in a wheelchair and will be a frequent guest on board."
Beach club, pool, sauna, whirlpool - this superyacht has it all
An owner's bedroom with a fantastic panoramic view towards the stern is one of the absolute highlights of the unusual layout, as is the large beach club and spa area on the lower deck. A skylight on the aft deck floods the wellness area below, including indoor pool, sauna, steam bath and lounge corner, with natural light. Those who prefer to lie in the fresh air and sun in the bubble bath can choose the whirlpool on the flybridge. From up here, you have the best view of the sails and, with the helm stations in front, there is always plenty of action.
Two gimbal-mounted dining tables allow for a cosy al-fresco lunch even when the boat is heeling at 20 degrees. If the view from the fly is not enough, you can climb into the mast cage at the front of the main mast and sail up to the penultimate spreader at a height of 75 metres. Overview and adrenaline rush guaranteed. The superyacht, which is approved by Lloyd's Register for a maximum of twelve guests and a crew of 17, has an interior volume of 1,538 gross tonnes that outdoes many a 70-metre motor yacht. And yet the owner was never interested in causing a stir with the size of his yacht.
Travelling the world in the greatest possible comfort under sail - that was the starting point for this incredible project. "An assignment that gave me a few grey hairs," laughs Bill Tripp. But the effort was worth it. With its enormous sail area totalling 5,872 square metres, the world's largest ketch will remain at the top of the list of sailing giants for a long time to come. Spectacular giants such as the 106 metre long Dyna rig project "Solar" or the 143 metre "A" may be even more voluminous - but these extreme designs will certainly not round Cape Horn. Because the following still applies: anyone who wants to round the notorious headland on the Chilean rocky island of Isla Hornos must be carved from special wood. Although: steel, aluminium and carbon fibre will certainly do the trick.
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A look on board the extraordinary 86m Aquijo, the world’s largest ketch
- Helen Fretter
- February 25, 2017
The biggest ketch-rigged yacht on the water, Aquijo is designed to push boundaries and horizons. Helen Fretter talks to her designers
The largest Bermudan rigged ketch ever launched, the 86m Aquijo was designed by Bill Tripp and launched last year.
The build came about through a new collaboration between the two Dutch yards of Vitters and OceanCo, combining the former’s superyacht expertise with the latter’s custom motoryacht knowledge to create one of the largest sailing yachts in the world (see video of Sailing Yacht A, the world’s largest sail-assisted vessel, during early sea trials) .
The scale of Aquijo is remarkable: at 85m her LOA is considerably greater than the 60m superyacht designs Vitters is more accustomed to working on, hence she was built at OceanCo’s larger seafront site in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. A steel hull and aluminium superstructure give a gross tonnage of 1,500.
Her twin carbon fibre masts reach 91m above the waterline, with matched main and mizzen. North 3Di sails of over 1,100 square metres each, give a total sail area of 3,247 square metres. Add in a code sail, and the canvas area tops 5,050 square metres. According to Vitters, Aquijo ’s lifting keel is the largest ever designed, at 220 tons (200 tonnes) of lead, with a minimum draught of 5.2m and maximum of 11.6m.
The yacht’s range under engine at 13 knots is 3,200 nautical miles and she has accommodation for 30 in total (12 guests, two owners, a captain, three officers and 12 additional crew).
However, her designer Bill Tripp says that it was sailing performance that drove the design. “We designed Aquijo around sailing loads and sheet loads, to keep them in a range that was controlled. She started design life as a sailboat that encompassed the machinery of a motoryacht, but she is not shaped as a motoryacht – she is easily driven.”
He adds: “Aquijo is also a sophisticated machine and brings most aspects of a 1600GT motoryacht with her. But she is for getting out there, and for going sailing. In Greece [last] summer, she would go out for an afternoon of sailing in a 35 knot Meltemi because it is so much fun to sail at 20 knots as if on rails.”
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Sail controls
Aquijo is designed for long distance bluewater exploration, hence limiting the air draught to fit through the Panama Canal (46m) was no longer a consideration. That freed up the design team to create one of the largest true sailing yachts ever conceived.
To make raising the enormous sail area possible, sophisticated reefing and sail handling systems have been developed. In-boom furling system allows the main and mizzen sails to be furled or unfurled in just four seconds. Custom built carbon and aluminium 40-ton winches control the sheets and halyards.
“When we go head to wind we hoist the main and the mizzen together, and I’d say on average that’s a six minute process,” says Tripp. “Then once they’re up you just bear off, and roll out the jib – 30 seconds say. And then you’re off, you have three sails up, and you’re only thinking about those three sails. It means going sailing is pretty easy.”
When sailing at this scale, manoeuvres take a degree of forward planning. “Because we have a staysail, and a heavy weather jib, we have to furl the big jib when tacking,” explains Tripp.
“Vitters organised a system that keeps just a nice amount of tension on the jib sheets furling in and out so that they are not flailing about. It’s not a dinghy tack, but it is safe and orderly. The spinnaker is on a fast furler and furls up in 30 seconds, making gybes less complex.”
Designed to function at up to 20° of heel, Aquijo ’s hull has been tested to withstand the full force of rigging and keel, including mast compression and the effects of her 200-tonne keel, in a knock-down situation. Vitters custom designed a steering system to give direct feedback of the hydrodynamic pressure on the rudders to the twin wheels to create the elusive sailing ‘feel’. There are two submarine anchors in a compartment concealed behind a flush hull closing plate.
Consistency of style
The owner’s cabin is situated on its own top deck, with a private outside area. Robert Voges, of Dølker and Voges, which designed the interior, says that the whole upper deck abaft of the wheelhouse is the owner’s area.
The sociable main deck includes the dining room and main saloon, linked to the outside deck by an inside-outside bar. The yacht’s real showcase feature is the ‘beach club’ on the lower deck, which includes a jacuzzi, sauna, hammam/Turkish bath, rainfall shower, and room for gym equipment, with an open walkway through to the transom swim platform. There is a further whirlpool spa bath on the outer deck.
A consistent aesthetic style has been adopted right throughout the yacht, according to Voges, who comments: “The brief from the owner was the whole area should look, if not the same, but be one language. All the details are the same, even in the crew area.”
Materials are luxurious; as the mast runs through two interior decks it is clad in flawless high shine stainless steel complete with integrated LED lighting – the single biggest technical challenge of the interior build according to Voges.
But it is the sea itself that provides the main focal point. Voges comments: “One of the most important things that the owners asked me for was to make everything feel open, to feel that there is not a difference between inside and outside, so you can feel the ocean.
From each position where you are sitting – dining or in the salon, or in the cabins – you can always see the water. We have planned the windows so even from the bed, you can see the water.”
Ambitious plans
Aquijo is available for charter, but the owner also has some ambitious voyages of his own in mind, not least a trip around Cape Horn.
Asked what inspires people to build a yacht of Aquijo ’s stature, designer Bill Tripp comments: “They’re not looking for the sure thing, they’re really looking for the unknown. They don’t know what it’ll be like sailing in South Georgia, or diving on a reef with hammerhead sharks at night. These are experiences they will remember all their life.
“On a boat like Aquijo it’s the use of it, and the feeling you get. It’s not about fine wines or great speaker systems, it’s about bringing you to things you wouldn’t otherwise experience.”
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Aquijo, the Newest Oceanco Delivery, a Luxury Sailing Superyacht
August 1, 2016 By Daniel Mihai Popescu Leave a Comment
Oceanco is a prestigious Dutch builder of custom superyachts in the 80–140 meters range. The new 85 meter sailing yacht “Aquijo” is the world’s largest high-performance ketch and was built by Vitters Shipyard’s and Oceanco. It has been launched in 2016. The naval architecture and the exterior design were made by Tripp Design Naval Architecture, and the interior design was made by Dölker & Voges GmbH. The yards involved have worked together in all the stages. Project management came from the owner’s representatives, Master Yachts.
You know, Oceanco usually builds custom motor superyachts, and this is the first sailing yacht they deliver. This “Aquijo” was clearly designed for charter because I have already found it to be rented for no less than $400k per week plus expenses (estimated at over $60K per week). Nice, isn’t it? Oh, the quote is for the “winter” season when you can stay in the Caraibes. To visit Greece and Turkey in, let’s say, July (not recommended, by the way, if you don’t want to be scorched by sun and you will efficiently use the AC equipped sumptuous interiors), one has to pay over $550k per week. Beautiful! If they can get clients, then they will recover the whole investment pretty quick.
Aquijo from Oceanco & Vitters
Amazingly, again I found a bunch of articles spread on the internet, all copied one after the other, and all resembling word by word the “news” release by the Oceanco website. No spectacular details as I would be interested in, like the price, who is/are the owner/owners, etc… Not even pictures with the interior.
I found one with the flybridge, though:
Aquijo flybridge
Anyway, it is said that Aquijo’s sailing performances are outstanding, that the technology it uses is state of the art and comfort combined with luxury are exceptional. The boundaries between the interior and decks are blurred. Masts are too high for Panamax.
Panamax and New Panamax
For some of you who maybe don’t know yet, Panamax or New Panamax are terms for the vessel’s traveling through Panama Channel size limits. These are:
| 294.13 m (965 ft) | 366 m (1,200 ft) | |
| 32.31 m(106 ft) | 49 m (160.7 ft) | |
| 12.04 m (41.2 ft) | 15.2 m(49.9 ft) | |
| 5,000 | 13,000 | 57.91 m (190 ft) | 57.91 m (190 ft) |
The height, or “air draft” remains the same, 58 meters or 190 feet, so vessels can fit under the Bridge of the Americas, the bridge connecting the land that was divided during the construction of the Panama Canal. The bridge crosses the Pacific approach to the Panama Canal at Balboa, near Panama City, and now is the main limiting factor for large vessels passing through the canal.
Bridge of Americas, Panama
Some other uncleared curiosity might be the TEU. This means the “twenty-foot equivalent unit” which is an inexact unit of cargo capacity used to describe the capacity of container ships and container terminals. 1 TEU is a 20-foot-long (6.1 m) ISO container. A 40-foot-long (12.2 m) container is 2 TEU.
Technical Data
Length 282.15ft /86m Beam 47.51ft /14.48m Draft 17.39ft /5.3m Gross Tonnage 1538 Tonnes Masts Height Cruising Speed 15 Knots
It has seven cabins to accommodate 12 guests and one convertible cabin for 17 crew members. Very nice.
It also had an unique steering system developed by Vitters who’s motto is “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible”. It’s serious, I read it in their meta description before accessing their website properly :). The experience was disastrous, but I refer only at the web design, not at what they really are specialists.
Aquijo from behind
Aquijo on Video
Here is a video taken in Rotterdam in 2015, where they tested some issues.
I haven’t found yet enough data to be satisfied, but I’ll update here as soon as anything new crosses my eyes. By the way, the mysterious owner said that he wanted to go around the world with it. Because he can’t cross Panama Channel, he has to make a detour through Cape Horn (considered “dangerous” for sailing yachts). Aquijo seems to be in anchor near Poros, in Greece, as you can see in the screenshot below.
Aquijo’s position – from marinetraffic.com
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AQUIJO YACHT CHARTER
86m / 282'2 oceanco 2016.
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Cabin Configuration
- 1 Double/Twin
- 1 Convertible
Special Features:
- Largest high-performance ketch in the world
- 7 beautifully-appointed cabins offering fantastic flexibility for yacht charters
- Generous beach club complete with Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna
- Fantastic array of alfresco dining and socialising options
- 24-seater dining table with retractable skylight
- Wheelchair accessible
AQuiJo is spacious and packed with things to do making her fully primed for guests seeking a luxury charter at sea.
The 85.9m/281'10" 'AQuiJo' sail yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by Dölker+Voges Design.
Offering an enticing combination of luxury and adventure, AQuiJo has all the bells and whistles and a wealth of convivial social spaces for the ultimate sun-kissed yacht charter getaway. She is equipped with wheelchair accessibility, elevator, beach club and gym.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2016, AQuiJo offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, three VIP cabins, one double cabin, one twin cabin and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. There are 7 beds in total, including 4 king, 3 singles and 1 convertible. Additionally, there is a staff cabin on board. She is also capable of carrying up to 17 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort & Entertainment
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. Make your day truly exceptional at the beach club and you can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Guests of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy any part of the yacht thanks to the elevator and with Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Performance & Range
AQuiJo is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 3,200 nautical miles from her 97,800 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Onboard AQuiJo has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are two RS Aero sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough AQuiJo also features scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, AQuiJo has you covered - with three tenders, including a 8m/26'3" Tender.
Based in the magical waters of the South Pacific all year round AQuiJo is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let AQuiJo Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the South Pacific.
Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, sail yacht AQuiJo certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
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Stand Out Features
Transitional Aft Deck Bar
Take advantage of the indoor / outdoor bar on the aft deck for easy entertaining and special nightcaps.
Beach Club Spa
The easy access beach club offers premium spa like facilities with a steam room and sauna, as well as a hot tub with stunning views.
Panoramic Sun Deck
Take in sweeping views around the yacht from the skyreaching sun deck on the flybridge.
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| Length | 86m / 282'2 |
| Beam | 14.48m / 47'6 |
| Draft | 5.23m / 17'2 |
| Gross Tonnage | 1,538 GT |
| Cruising Speed | 15 Knots |
| Built | |
| Builder | , Oceanco, Vitters |
| Model | Custom |
| Exterior Designer | Tripp Design |
| Interior Design | Dölker+Voges Design |
Amenities & Entertainment
For your relaxation and entertainment AQuiJo has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.
AQuiJo is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:
- 3 x 8m / 26'3 Tender
- 1 x 6.8m / 22'4 Xtenders 6.8M SOLAS RIB
- 1 x 6.9m / 22'8 Xtenders 6.9m Peoplecarrier Tender
For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.
AQuiJo Awards & Nominations
- The ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 Best Exterior Design & Styling – Sailing Yacht Finalist
- The ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 Best Interior Layout & Design – Sailing Yacht Finalist
- The ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 Best Naval Architecture – Sailing Yacht Winner
- The ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 Most Innovative Sailing Yacht Finalist
- International Superyacht Society Awards 2016 Best Sail 40 M+ Nomination
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- Entertainment
AQuiJo is reported to be available to Charter with the following entertainment facilities:
- Lantic AV systems controlled via iPads
- The main saloon has a large TV and audio system
- TV in the Master cabin (not in guest rooms)
- Wifi in all cabins
- Outdoor television
AQuiJo is reported to be available to Charter with the following on board wellness facilities:
- Upright bike
- Power Plate
- Selection of dumbbells
For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.
PADI CERTIFIED TRAINING CENTRE
Your family and friends could learn to scuba dive on your charter vacation onboard this luxury charter yacht. Sail Yacht AQuiJo is a certified PADI Dive Centre yacht so you could obtain your PADI diving card .
'AQuiJo' Charter Rates & Destinations
Summer Season
May - September
€505,000 p/week + expenses Approx $561,500
High Season
€605,000 p/week + expenses Approx $672,500
Cruising Regions
South Pacific Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea
HOT SPOTS: Sydney, Whitsundays
Winter Season
October - April
South Pacific French Polynesia, Tahiti
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November 22, 2023
Aquijo, a sailing yacht valued at $100 million dollars, is docked in the harbor of Cabo San Lucas.
The state-of-the-art vessel has attracted attention not only for its luxury, but also for its imposing size. It is one of the largest sailboats in the world, the fifth largest by volume. It is 85’90 meters long and 14’48 meters wide, has 7 cabins with capacity for 12 guests and up to 17 crew members.
It has a spa area, Jacuzzi, sauna, bar and can reach speeds of up to 17’5 knots. It can be rented for 445,000 euros per week, which is more than 8 million pesos.
Aquijo has made an impact on tourists, nautical service providers and residents who sail the bay of Cabo San Lucas after spending a few days in the port of La Paz.
The hull of the Aquijo megayacht was built by Zwijnenburg, while the superstructure was built by Aluship. The 86-meter luxury superyacht by Oceanco and Vitters features naval architecture and exterior design by Bill Tripp. Her interior has been designed by Dolker & Voges. Accommodation on board accommodates up to twelve guests in seven elegant and modern double staterooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
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Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian billionaire and financier. He was born in Gomel, Belarus on November 8, 1972 and grew up in Yugoslavia. As of 2018, his estimated net worth is nearly $14 billion. His father was a coal miner and his mother was a school teacher. Melinchenko has an undergraduate degree in industrial management from Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering.
Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian billionaire and financier.
Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian billionaire and financier. He was born in Ukraine, but moved to Moscow at age 15 to study law at Moscow State University. After graduating with a law degree in 1994, he worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse First Boston before founding his own company, Global Investment Group (GIG), in 2002.
Melnichenko lives primarily on two yachts: A 150-foot vessel called ‘Sailing Yacht A’ (the world’s biggest sailing yacht) that houses him and his family when he’s not living on his second boat, called Motor Yacht A (which has three helipads).
He was born in Gomel, Belarus on November 8, 1972 and grew up in Yugoslavia.
He is a Russian billionaire and has an estimated net worth of $14 billion as of September 2017.
His father was a coal miner and his mother was a school teacher.
As of 2018, his estimated net worth is nearly $14 billion..
You may know Andrey Melnichenko as the billionaire owner of the world’s largest privately-owned sailing yacht, but what you might not know is that he’s also one of the richest people in Russia. He made his fortune as the founder and CEO of investment company DST. This company has invested many companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Airbnb. As of 2018, his estimated net worth is nearly $14 billion!
Andrey Melnichenko married Aleksandra Nikolic Melinchenko in 2008 after meeting her at a charity event in Cannes. She comes from an aristocratic Serbian family with ties to royalty; her father was a military officer who worked for both Serbia and Yugoslavia during World War II before becoming part of their intelligence forces afterwards. The couple now live together aboard their luxury superyacht named A by A (pronounced “a”, short for Aleksandra), which means “for Aleksandra.”
His father was a coal miner and his mother was a school teacher. He grew up in Yugoslavia, where he earned an undergraduate degree in industrial management from Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering.
He also has a Master’s degree in business administration from the same university.
Melnichenko has an undergraduate degree in industrial management from Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering.
Melnichenko has an undergraduate degree in industrial management from Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering. He also holds a master’s degree in economics from the same university.
He is fluent in Russian, Serbian and English. At age 30, he became one of the youngest billionaires on the Forbes list with an estimated net worth of $1 billion (2006). Melnichenko has been ranked as “the most handsome man on earth” by Maxim magazine since 2008 (Maxim Magazine).
Melinchenko is married to Aleksandra Nikolic Melinchenko, a former Serbian pop star who was Miss Yugoslavia.
Melinchenko is married to Aleksandra Nikolic Melinchenko, a former Serbian pop star who was Miss Yugoslavia in 2001. She was born in Belgrade, Serbia, and grew up there before moving to London to study music at the Royal College of Music. In addition to singing pop music, she also received attention for her modeling work and has appeared on magazine covers such as GQ Magazine, Maxim Magazine and Vogue Paris. Melnichenko met his wife while he was attending the 2004 Cannes Film Festival where she performed with her band Kasta. The couple has two daughters together named Yana (born 2007) and Nadya (born 2010).
The couple has two daughters who are rarely seen out and about in public.
The couple has two daughters, Eva and Alexandra. Neither are very social, however, and don’t often make appearances in public. They live with their parents in London. Melnichenko’s wife is a singer from Serbia who goes by the stage name Galina Barinova.
The family lives in London, England which seems to be where the family spends most of their time together.
London is a great city to live in. It’s easy to get around and has many things to do. There are many places you can visit, including museums and art galleries. Also, there is lots of culture to enjoy in London as it has over 800 theatres (including West End), over 2,000 cinemas and 100 TV channels broadcasting from the city.
Andrey Melinchenko owns the world’s largest sailing yacht called Motor Yacht A. It is 468 ft long and cost over $600 million to make!
The Motor Yacht A is 468 feet long and cost over $600 million to make.
The yacht has a range of 7,000 nautical miles which means it can travel from Miami to New York without refuelling.
Andrey Melinchenko is very wealthy!
Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian billionaire and financier. Born in Gomel, Belarus on November 8, 1972, he is the son of a coal miner and school teacher. His estimated net worth is nearly $14 billion.
He currently lives in Moscow with his wife Elena (a former model) and their daughter Daria. They have one other child together: Anastasia was born on October 18th 2015 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles California!
It’s amazing how much money Andrey Melnichenko has spent on this boat. It makes me wonder what he could have done with all of that money instead!
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Modern and sophisticated, Aquijo defines what a top-end sailing experience is all about. At 282 feet (86 meters) in length, Aquijo is the largest high performance ketch in the world. A veritable tour de force, she is not merely a motoryacht with sails. Her 295-foot (90-meter) masts carry identical 12,830-square-foot (1,192-square-meter ...
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