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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.”

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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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86m Vitters/Oceanco world's largest ketch Aquijo sold

The 86-metre ketch Aquijo has been sold with Robert Shepherd and Bruce Brakenhoff of Edmiston representing the seller and Gary Wright and Jonathan Zwaans of Y.CO representing the buyer.

Built of high tensile steel by the two Dutch yards Vitters and Oceanco , she was designed by US naval architect Bill Tripp and delivered in 2016. Her interior is by Dölker + Voges who worked closely with the owner's wife.

Comfortable world cruising was the design brief handed to Tripp, who also made her high-performing. On her maiden season in Greece, she hit 20.4 knots in a 30- to 40-knot wind and cruised at an average speed of 19 knots.

“The interior design is contemporary and elegant, yet fresh and natural,” said Robert Voges. “Clear and logical lines, pure materials, simplicity and remarkable attention to the details.” Wood and stainless steel are used extensively on board Aquijo . “Stainless steel is one of the noblest materials,” said Voges. “Using it in the right way allows an exciting interaction between light, reflections and interior design, creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere.”

Aquijo boasts an owner's deck with a rear-facing bedroom. She accommodates up to 14 guests and a crew of 16. Flying 3Di North Sails, the yacht has a total sail area of 3,821 square metres and 5,051 square metres with the Code 1 up.

The 1,538GT yacht Aquijo's asking price was not disclosed.

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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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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.”

Aquijo The World’s Largest Sailing Ketch: A Luxury Home On Water

Some yachts transcend sailing and become something so luxuriously more.

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Its exquisite design, the brilliant built, the amenities of a house.

The largest sailing ketch is known as "Aquijo", a luxury home on water. Billionaire Norweigan businessman, Kjell Inge Røkke, is currently the yacht owner. He observes that this vessel was not built to boast of its enormous size, but its speed . Kjell Inge Røkke loves to sail and go on cruises in his beautiful vessel.  This fast sailing yacht is gigantic because the owner wanted to enjoy as much interior space as possible.

However, he says that his main wish is to sail in the Ketch across South America. Sailing during long cruises, he also wants to have the most pleasant time with his family. This is why the Aquijo was built to be the largest sailing ketch to make the buyer feel at home.

Here's why this massive yacht is called a luxury home on water.

Like a lot of other superyachts, the Aquijo too boasts exquisite interiors. It has a pedigree design which Oceano built in collaboration with Vitters. Bill Tripp developed the naval architectural plans of the vessel's exterior body.

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The owner of Aquijo wanted the interiors to be 'homey.' His wife made most of the choices regarding interior designing ; the fashionable interiors were stylized by Dolker in collaboration with Voges.

The Aquijo is about 86 meters or 282 feet long and reached its completion in construction in 2016. The beam has a length of 14.48 meters or 47.5 feet, and the draught about 5.23 meters or 17.2 feet. This superyacht has a vast sail area of almost 3995 square meters. The sails expand over approximately 64,500 square feet.

The Aquijo functions over complex hydraulics to become a fast-moving ketch that bears so much weight. An expert crew has been employed who are very well versed with how to sail this beast smoothly. The superyacht has been registered under Llyod's foundation. The Aquijo was reported to be out on a cruise last summer with an average pace of 19 knots and sometimes hitting a maximum of 30 knots.

The sailor of this ship says that the owner wanted to put together all the good parts of various superyachts and create this masterpiece . But this large ketch is not only fancily designed, but also highly sturdy. The hull is made of steel and the vessel's superstructure is made of aluminum, while the decks are teak laid.

The Aquijo might come with brilliant hydraulics and extraordinary design but what defines its luxury is the host of amenities available on this yacht. It is spacious enough to accommodate about 12 guests in seven cabin rooms and a dining space that can hold up to 24 guests. The interior designs of the master bedrooms and the cabins are elegant yet light and breezy. The crew capacity is about 17.

The most attractive feature of this luxury home on water is a private deck, which also comes with a rear-facing bedroom that can offer a 270 degrees view of the ocean. Aquijo's owner seems incredibly excited to wake up here every morning and enjoy the marvelous view. The guest cabins are equally grand; they too come with beautiful views of the ocean.

The Aquijo has beautiful beach clubs with a sauna and steam rooms, various bars, and everything else that a billionaire would want on their yacht. The three bars are all extravagant, including one on the power's deck, another on the big main deck, and the last near the fancy jacuzzi built especially on demand .

The jacuzzi is placed right below the central deck skylight, offering a cozy environment, especially in winters. This particular design was a wish of the owner, and he says that it is one of his favorite spots on the yacht. Besides the main elevator, there is also a guest elevator and a roof over, and the dining space in the main deck is retractable.

Even the engine room on the yacht occupies a generous amount of space. Nowhere on this yacht is there a congested atmosphere. The areas occupied by the machinery and technicalities have been masterfully distributed all over the ship, starting from the center to its complete length.

The Aquijo has proven to exceed Røkke's expectations and is grabbing a lot of attention from the media and the public. The massive yacht can be availed on rent with a charge of about $536,541.

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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."

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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."

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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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.

For the ultimate sailing experience, AQuiJo offers the perfect mix of luxurious living coupled with plenty of adventure once her sails are unfurled. Step aboard and experience the magic of a sailing yacht charter for yourself. 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

Keeping comfortable and entertained on AQuiJo is easy thanks to the available amenities such as a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining and a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.

AQuiJo benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Travelling from deck to deck is quick, easy and accessible with the on-board elevator and with Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

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.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard AQuiJo. Principle among these are two RS Aero sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature 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. AQuiJo features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 8m/26'3" Tender to transport you in style.

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.

With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard sail yacht AQuiJo promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

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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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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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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 $548,500

High Season

€605,000 p/week + expenses Approx $657,000

Cruising Regions

South Pacific Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

HOT SPOTS:   Sydney, Whitsundays

Winter Season

October - April

South Pacific French Polynesia, Tahiti

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Aquijo, one of the largest ever sailing superyachts built is delivered

At 85 metres, Aquijo is set to become one of the world’s largest sailing yachts. The eagerly awaited joint venture between two of Holland’s most well known superyacht yards, Oceanco and Vitters is nearing completion and Aquijo has been delivered to her new owner.

Built under the project code name P85, Aquijo is significant as the first joint venture of this kind between the two yards, partly for her sheer size but also because of her ability to operate as a true performance sailing yacht.

Hull No 3069 for Vitters and Y711 for Oceanco, the aluminium ketch-rigged yacht features design and naval architecture by Bill Tripp. The two yards along with Tripp Design worked closely in every step of the design and build of Aquijo, in cooperation with the owner’s representative Master Yachts.

Aquijo combines Oceanco’s experience building custom motor yachts larger than 80 metres LOA with Vitters’ talents in creating high-performance sailing yachts. The result is a highly complex, performance-driven sailing superyacht.

Vitters developed a custom steering system for the new sailing superyacht. It works by translating the hydrodynamic forces on the rudder blades directly to the steering wheels on the flybridge, thus providing the helmsman with immediate feedback and a feeling for how the yacht is moving through the water.

This is a huge innovation as often on larger yachts the biggest complaint from those at the helm is you can’t feel the yacht’s movements, and therefore respond as quickly as you might on a smaller yacht. This innovation helps fulfil the builder’s brief to build a real performance vessel. Great attention to detail has also been paid to safety and comfort for both crew and guests while sailing.

Dölker + Voges is responsible for the comfortable and modern interior design, that spreads out over four decks, combining shared living spaces and private accommodation.

Aquijo has a high volume superstructure that affords clear sightlines from inside, and the layout is designed with a holistic view to blur the lines between interior and exterior living spaces.

About Vitters Vitters Shipyard is an award-winning Dutch high end performance yacht builder. Vitters’ high performance yachts explore the oceans of the world and are distinguished by their immaculate finish, innovative sail systems and on board comfort. Vitters Shipyard has a crew of dedicated engineers and craftspeople who have a strong eye for detail and the passion to exceed the expectations of its yacht owners.

About Oceanco Oceanco is a world class builder of custom superyachts in the 80 to 140 meters range. They say that every yacht starts with a vision, the owner’s vision. Oceanco yachts benefit from state-of-the-art engineering. Every detail is thought out and tested so that the framework behind the innovations is absolutely reliable. The most innovative systems are possible because of thorough understanding and exhaustive testing of engineering principles.

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The Aquijo sailing yacht is an exceptional team work.

The aquijo yacht is the largest two-masted sailboat in the world or better said to be the largest ketch in the world. aquijo built in 2016 was the result of an amazing team work starting from the designers from the two major dutch shipyards, who got together for this great project, ending up with the master yacht management company, which offers management and supervision for the construction of yachts on behalf of the owners., the owner of this mega yacht is now the fourth richest man in norway with an estimated net worth of 2.6 billion dollars, a majority shareholder of aker solutions and already known to fans for being the owner of aglaia sold in 2014 the owner required a cruising yacht with great autonomy to explore the world in safety, comfort and speed. clearly these characteristics have defined the guidelines of the development and construction of the project and at the end an adequate balance between safety, comfort and performance have determined an excellent result and immediately the first acknowledgments of this work have arrived, in fact aquijo was awarded at the world superyacht awards 2017 for the best naval architecture., aquijo is 85.9 meters long and 14.48 meters wide and is characterized as ketch due to the presence of two 92 meter carbon fiber trees each built by southern spares, a company specializing in the construction of trees, arms and rigging, currently the most high in the world., the architecture and the exterior design bear the signature of the important bill tripp founder of tripp design naval architecture, where he works a team of naval architects and engineers specialized in the design of modern yachts that operate in total harmony with the philosophy of the founder designer that is to create very efficient yachts that combine style and comfort with speed and safety. the luxurious and elegant and comfortable interiors have been designed by dölker + voges, and furnished through research into materials that ensure the highest quality standards., but the real news for this yacht is that two of the biggest names in world shipbuilding for the first time together have worked and worked closely together offering each of them all the experience, knowledge and skills acquired over the years in the construction of yachts to make this truly unique project who knows if in the future we can repeat a new collaborative commitment of this quality we are talking about the two dutch shipyards of vitters shipyard and oceanco. in truth this collaboration is also born for specific technical problems. in fact, first of all, the vitters shipyard was called upon for the realization of the project because of its worldwide expertise in the construction of high performance sailing yachts, but never having built a large yacht, the largest built it stopped at 60 meters, it was requested the collaboration to another dutch shipyard oceanico that boasts more experience in the construction of yachts over 80 meters so this union was born between the two sites for this extraordinary project., aquijo has an unsurpassed sailing ability, it is a yacht with exceptional performance even with weak winds with its sail plan of more than 5000 square meters planted, to be safe, reliable and easy to manage and for this new winches have been designed and developed with a range of 40 tons., a particularity of this yacht is the presence of an innovative wheelhouse system that is able to return the wheel feeling to the helmsman just as if it were on a smaller sailboat and the response of the boat is immediate despite its large size. another innovation is the presence of a submarine anchorage system located in the lower part of the hull that offers improved performance and aesthetics. the system with a chain and is still in a locker with automatic opening and closing when the closing door is closed, it integrates perfectly with the hull., therefore aquijo is not a motor yacht disguised as a sailing ship, it is a yacht that truly sails sailing unlike many others. the aluminum hull has an aerodynamically optimized superstructure to minimize the boundaries between the internal social spaces and the external areas of the bridge., the exterior has a clean and minimal style while the interiors have ample spaces cleverly divided and furnished with modern style., “the interior design is contemporary and elegant, but fresh and natural,” says robert voges. “clear and logical lines, pure materials, simplicity and great attention to detail.” wood and stainless steel are used freely within aquijo, playing an important role in reflecting the yacht’s sailing character, a specific request from the owner. “, “stainless steel is one of the noblest materials,” says voges. “use in the right way allows for an exciting interaction between light, reflections and interior design, creating a sophisticated and modern atmosphere.”, on explicit request the owner’s suite was located separately from the other cabins on the upper side aft deck with a rear-facing bedroom offering stunning 270 degree views with a sliding door opening onto a private outdoor deck equipped with a bar, dining room and relaxation area. this particular suite with a large personal area above the main deck required the addition of an extra deck that is not normally located on a sailboat., it’s a great place to wake up, says the owner of the aquijo. “sailboats and a view from the inside do not normally go together, but when you electrically open the big blinds and the curtains and you find yourself surrounded by that sparkling sea you absorb the feeling of sea freedom. even from the guest cabins, you have a great view of the sea, “he says., the main living room and the dining room are located on the main deck while on the lower deck there is a hot tub a steam room and sauna with access via a sliding door to a swim platform., on the lower deck there are also 6 guest cabins, each with its own private bathroom. following the trend also in some luxury motor yachts, two cabins can be connected to each other to create a large suite with a separate living room and a sleeping area. obviously there are also crew quarters for up to 18 members. below deck there is space to park cars, dinghies and more., ultimately, aquijo in addition to being the high performance ketch the largest in the world is also a comfortable luxury sailing yacht nothing to envy to the most modern luxury motor yachts. a surprising team work has allowed us to realize a true marvel of the sea, surely a big credit goes to the owner who managed to build this team and above all to make the two dutch world-class shipyards work together for this project., the mission of this boat is to explore the world in safety, comfort and speed, “says the owner. “we will sail for some distant places.” “my dream is to carry it around south america”,. “the people surrounding cape horn are a special breed among sailors”..

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The owner of a $3.4 million Lamborghini yacht screamed 'I will kill you' and threw $100 bills into the water when told he couldn't use a private dock

• The owner of a Lamborghini yacht threatened a private dock employee, per CBS8.
• The employee said Ajay Thakore mooned and threw cash at him after being told he couldn't use the dock.
• Thakore, the CEO of Doctor Multimedia, issued an apology through his public relations team.

The owner of a $3.4 million Lamborghini yacht threatened a private dock employee after being told he couldn't be there, the San Diego-based broadcaster CBS8 reported on March 11.

Joseph Holt, a 21-year-old employee at Marriot Marina in San Diego, told CBS8 that he spotted the yacht sailing into the private dock. The owner, whom CBS8 identified as Ajay Thakore, tried to pick another person up at the dock, Holt said.

"I told him respectfully that he couldn't be there, and I honestly was hoping to have a conversation with him about his cool boat," Holt told CBS8.

In a YouTube video posted by @SM-wc9eq on March 10, a dark blue Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is seen sailing out of a dock. A man in a gray T-shirt, a pair of jeans, and a cap was shown standing on the yacht. The man appeared to be Thakore, per CBS8.

Thakore was shown shouting at Holt. "I will kill you, you know I will kill you!" he can be heard saying multiple times in the video

Thakore was later shown pounding his fist on his palm and pointing his thumb down before telling Holt: "To your face!" Holt was shown responding by pointing his middle finger at Thakore.

"I really was trying to restrain myself from getting fired from my job or stepping out of line. The only thing I did was give him the bird," Holt told CBS8.

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Holt said Thakore then took $100 bills from his wallet and threw them at him. He added that Thakore mooned him. This exchange was not shown in the video.

"He was saying I'm nobody, I'm nothing, I work a silly job. He said that he knows people, he has connections, he can change my life and ruin it," Holt said. Holt did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

The San Diego Harbor Police arrived at the marina 10 minutes after Thakore's yacht exited the dock, per CBS8.

The Harbor Police told Business Insider that Holt decided to press charges against Thakore and that they are investigating the incident.

According to Thakore's LinkedIn page , he's the CEO of Doctor Multimedia. The company's website shows that it's a healthcare marketing firm based in San Diego. Thakore appears to go by the name Ace Rogers on Instagram and TikTok, where he's noted as being a professional gambler.

Thakore, through his public relations team, told CBS8 in a statement that his altercation with Holt was "regrettable."

"What started as a minor misunderstanding escalated into an argument, and I apologize for my actions and to those who witnessed the unfortunate exchange," the statement said. Thakore did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

Thakore isn't the only CEO who's been called out for threatening another person. In November 2021, an Activision spokesperson told BI that its ex-CEO Bobby Kotick had previously apologized for telling his assistant he would have her killed. The spokesperson added that Kotick's threat was "obviously hyperbolic and inappropriate" and that "he deeply regrets the exaggeration and tone."

In June 2020, Lisa Alexander, the CEO of LaFace Skincare, a cosmetics company, apologized in a statement to the media after she had threatened to call the police on her neighbor for writing "Black Lives Matter" on his property. Alexander said in the apology that she was "disrespectful" and "should have minded my own business."

March 21, 2024: This story has been updated with Harbor Police's comments.

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