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Canova – The foiling superyacht designed for comfort
- Toby Hodges
- April 27, 2021
Not only the first foiling superyacht - or foil-assisted superyacht, but the first cruising yacht with a foil, the 142ft Canova is a groundbreaking project in so many ways, says Toby Hodges
Were you to somehow be teleported into foiling superyacht , Canova ’s palatial master cabin while under way – and let’s face it, many of us would like a sudden change of scene these days – you could be forgiven for thinking her owner doesn’t much like sailing.
For starters, it would seem remarkably quiet, thanks to the impressive insulation and a quiet ship system that ensures no unnecessary mechanical noise.
Then consider how surprisingly flat it feels for a monohull under sail, and not just because the generous berth you’re sitting on can gimbal.
However, once you look out of the considerable porthole, see the blue sea streaking past at over 20 knots and notice the orange plank of carbon fibre sticking out to leeward – which is serving to keep the boat a lot more upright than it should otherwise be – you’ll understand you’re actually aboard a truly state-of-the-art superyacht.
Lines and proportions are superb, hence it’s hard to gauge Canova’s size, and her long deckhouse blends in well. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
Anyone studying these pictures of Canova ripping along will quickly realise just how forward-thinking its owner is and how much he actually must enjoy sailing. Indeed, it can be argued that this yacht represents the present and future of cruising at speed and in utmost comfort.
Superyacht of the year
The 142ft/43m Farr design, launched from Baltic Yachts in October 2019, was conceived to be a powerful yet easily handled bluewater cruiser, capable of operating for long periods without specialist assistance.
It was commissioned by a serial yacht owner, who was also keen to minimise emissions by using hydro-generating electric propulsion. Canova was crowned sailing superyacht of the year winner 2020 at the World Superyacht Awards, with the jury commenting that it will “influence the future of sailing superyachts”.
Although this yacht teems with advanced technology throughout, you’ll notice little of it on boarding. You probably won’t even see the foil protruding while the boat is in port. The marvels of engineering have all been hidden behind a wonderfully luxurious cruising layout. Canova is a carbon epoxy wolf dressed in the finest lambswool clothing.
Demonstrating the foil, which retracts to the beam width of the boat. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
I was given a tour of the boat by her captain, Mattia Belleri, who project-managed the design and build over four years. I made the presumably common mistake of thinking Canova would be all about the foil, and while there are many integrated parts to that technological feat alone, I soon came to realise that the boat is full of innovative engineering, all aimed at creating a fast yet comfortable voyager.
Take the elegant, long and low deckhouse design for example, with its acreage of dimmable glass, which affords guests full protection and one-level living comfort.
Then there’s the inventive double deck design forward, which helps create room for a vast sail locker in which drums are stored for the furling foresails. And consider the diesel electric pod drive, which rotates to generate power while sailing.
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Canova employs the most sustainable tech the yard felt it could use to still ensure it would still sail safely round the world.
The design team is extensive, including Gurit and BAR Technologies, but a lot of credit is given to the owner for his initial and enduring vision. “Everything began in the summer of 2015, when the owner started this quest of merging new technologies, volumes conception and energetic efficiency into a yacht,” Belleri stresses.
Foiling superyacht, Trend or trailblazer?
But let’s first address the talking point feature of the boat: a foil on a cruising superyacht… really?
Let’s remember that when Canova was being designed, monohulls with foils were still only really discussed in cult circles. And while we’ve seen this scene explode in racing, to the point where a boat is boring if it doesn’t fly and miraculously challenge physics, we’ve yet to see any foils employed for cruising purposes at all.
To decide to go ahead and create a foiling superyacht shows serious confidence in the technology.
Hugh Welbourn’s Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) foil design has proved itself on smaller boats including the Infiniti 46 and 36 over the last decade, and retrofits have been successfully made to existing race boats such as Wild Oats XI and Wild Joe.
Helm stations and sailing systems are concentrated around Canova’s raised andbeamy aft deck. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
The multi-million dollar question here, though, was always going to be whether such a system would work on a 150-tonne superyacht.
In theory, the foil, which protrudes 22ft/6.7m horizontally to leeward to add masses of lift, should create a paradigm shift in fast cruising comfort. It was predicted to reduce heel and help the boat reach in comfort at sustained high speeds.
In practice, during initial sea trials Baltic tested the DSS upwind in 20-24 knots of wind and found not only a VMG increase, but a heel reduction of 30%. “To put these numbers into context, it would take an extra 33,000kg in the keel bulb – the total displacement weight of an IOR maxi – to achieve the same heel reduction,” Baltic reported.
During Canova ’s passage across Biscay in winter, aftersales representative Sam Evans described the yacht as much easier to handle with the foil deployed, “as boatspeed averaged between 20 and 22 knots and topped out at 24 knots”.
The DSS foil has also produced a dramatic reduction in pitching motion – measured at 42% less during trials – an element with which the owner was particularly impressed. Gordon Kay of Infiniti Yachts, the company that markets DSS, describes it as “industry-changing comfort”.
Although it’s a significantly complex piece of engineering, Baltic wanted to make the casing and mechanism to move the foil as simple and reliable as possible. The Finnish yard constructed a full-sized dummy system before the foil itself was fashioned by ISOTOP to within 1mm tolerance tip to toe.
It is controlled using a system of rope pulleys led to a Harken captive winch and, remarkably, can be pulled in or out at up to 17 knots of boatspeed.
As Belleri demonstrates the system, pushing the button to make the fluorescent diving board extend silently outwards, he explains that they wanted length for maximum leverage, but that it had to be practical too, to allow other boats to moor alongside. The resulting appendage is the same length as Canova ’s beam, so although the foil doesn’t retract fully, it meets a straight line to the top of the topsides.
Myriad push-button controls, including for two sets of deflectors, helps allow short-handed control of a powerful yacht. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
After a season spent mainly in the Tyrrhenian, especially in the breezy area between Sardinia and Corsica, Belleri tells me Canova has clocked over 25 knots, “and reaches the early 20s fairly quickly”. He also thinks her light wind performance is incredible: “she can sail at 14 knots in 9 knots of breeze.” “She’s fast, stable, silent and always ready to thrill,” he enthuses. “The foil was aimed primarily at comfort, motion dampening and reduced heeling and it is impressive to see how easily all these points are achieved at the push of a button.”
More retractable appendages
Advanced engineering is employed below the waterline too, in the form of a lifting keel with trim tab and an electrically-powered propeller leg. The latter rotates 170° each way to greatly ease manoeuvring. When sailing, water flow can turn the prop to generate energy and charge the lithium battery bank.
Belleri reports that the regeneration numbers go beyond expectations: “We have been generating many times more energy than required to sustain the yacht’s operational consumption.
Imagine sailing along at high speeds in full comfort, with no noise, no gases and no pollution, in a zero emissions energy balance. It is incredible and a must-try experience.”
Baltic predicts that Canova is able to sail across the Atlantic “using all her systems without recourse to conventional charging using an internal combustion engine”. The composite specialist also points out that the yacht was always devised around bluewater cruising, which means being independent of specialist support.
This includes the ability for it to be serviced without being lifted out. Canova can take her own weight sitting on her lifting keel in the raised position and the skipper told me they also wanted to be able to sail with the keel up in shallow waters. A super duplex stainless steel fin was constructed, with the keel mechanism itself made by APM in Italy.
Hiding the sails
At first glance, the rig may appear relatively conventional. The carbon Rondal mast and boom has electric in-boom furling and Carbolink rigging. A 3.5m batten supports the head of the huge square-top main, which can pass between the flying backstays once reefed.
The closer you look, the more you start to understand that the rig set-up is a clever one for power cruising once sails are unfurled.
The 7m guest tender carries a 1,000lt bladder for fuel bunkering and is housed under the flush foredeck. The 4.6m crew tender stows aft. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
The mast is stepped only slightly forward of the keel trunk, which leaves a large foretriangle area with tack points on deck for storm jib, staysail, self-tacking jib, code and asymmetric sails.
The really neat part is how this canvas stows. The three furling code and asymmetric sails use underdeck drum stowage, all housed in a gargantuan sail locker. The two drums act like giant fire hose reels. “They allow us to hoist and drop the heavy [400kg] furling sails safely, using minimal crew,” Belleri explains.
“I wanted furling sails that were easy to manage,” the skipper continues. The idea is that six permanent crew can run and actively sail the boat around the world and can manage a big (1,200m2) gennaker downwind. The sail options also include a quadrilateral, twin-clewed headsail, developed with Infiniti Yachts to complement the DSS system, which has found favour with the crew for its wide performance range.
The foredeck is kept particularly clean thanks to the intelligent design of hiding a second deck below. This keeps mooring equipment, including capstans, cleats and warps, all away from view yet accessible. The captive winches are also contained here, all built in carbon, which equates to a reported 200kg weight saving on each of the eight winches.
A large portion of the space below the foredeck is reserved for the guest tender. A crane mounts on deck to lift the 1.5 tonne limo into the water. The 7m length of this boat was one of the driving forces for the yacht’s overall dimensions, as the guest tender is also equipped with a 1,000lt bladder to allow for fuel bunkering in remote locations.
This also means there’s a proper watertight bulkhead aft instead of a traditional garage. Instead, the 4.6m crew tender stores in the lazarette under the aft deck. The aft deck itself is high enough to give clear visibility from the two outboard pedestals over the deckhouse and forward. “The idea was to be able to see the jib furler from the helms,” says Belleri.
Influential design
The design and construction of the deckhouse is another standout feature that should influence the design of large cruising yachts in the future. Why? Because of how well it blends into the lines, how much comfort it affords guests, and how well-finished it is for what is a seriously complex piece of engineering.
The guest cockpit, which is fully-protected by the hard bimini extending from the superstructure, is on the same level as the decksaloon. It means the guests have an amazing amount of protected space to enjoy their surroundings with almost unhindered views.
The whole aft section of the roof is freestanding and incorporates side windows that drop down at the push of a button to let fresh air into the guest cockpit.
Dimmable glass is used on the coachroof windows and skylights, all highly UV-protective to spare the interior woodwork. Made by Vision Systems, the dimming level of each window is adjustable.
Electric windows can be lowered to increase fresh air in the guest cockpit. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
As well as incorporating all this glass, the structure and its central supporting bulkhead has to take the 24-tonne loads of the mainsheet track. The traveller stretches over the beam of the roof, which helps keep loaded sheets away from the guest area.
The styling by Lucio Micheletti here – and throughout the interior – is particularly tasteful. It is peaceful and in harmony with the design. The majority of the finish is in teak timber veneers and white panelling, making natural light the star of the show.
Canova ’s general accommodation plan is formidable for cruising purposes. The guest accommodation is all forward of the saloon and central bulkhead. The presumption when you walk into the forward cabin is that this must be the owner’s suite – it certainly feels large and luxurious enough.
This makes for a particularly pleasant surprise then when you find the real deal beneath the deck saloon – in the most sensible, central section of the yacht, which boasts the greatest beam with the least pitching.
The owner’s full-beam suite is located almost amidships where there is least motion. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
The owner’s 65m2 apartment features a gimballing island berth, the largest bathroom or ‘spa’ you could imagine on a sailing yacht, including sauna and carbon fibre bath tub, plus his and hers/walk in wardrobes and washbasin areas. The owners spend a lot of time aboard so the idea was to provide the most comfortable facilities possible.
The crew area is all located abaft the saloon, with a central galley and private access from the aft deck. It’s an excellent design for ensuring privacy between guests and crew, while providing the accessibility serving staff need.
His and hers changing and bathroom areas in the master cabin. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
The day heads and entrance to the engine room are at the foot of the companionway to the saloon. The bank of programmable logic controllers in the control room should warn you that this is no ordinary engine room.
An electric heart
The machinery room proper houses the remarkably compact 420kW propulsion motor, two custom 210kW Cummins generators and six banks of Alkasol lithium-ion batteries.
The benefits of choosing this electric-hybrid route over conventional diesels include less vibration, noise, smell, maintenance, fewer running hours and a fraction of the oil required. And it is much more efficient, because the high-voltage charges are quicker and the gensets never run unnecessarily.
The 750V DC system is supplied by batteries, shorepower or generators. The generators were custom-built in carbon housings to optimise size, weight and performance and can charge the battery bank in two hours. The engineer shows me how everything is controlled from a Toughbook screen, flicking a genset on with the swipe of a finger. Canova can run silently at 9 knots with only one generator running.
I notice how comparatively cool it is in here. The engine room is strictly temperature controlled to a max of 31°C (as opposed to a more conventional 50°C or so). The battery bank and powerful inverters are water-cooled and the gensets have built-in ventilation extraction units.
It also feels alien to be able to talk rather than shout with a genset running. A lot of attention was paid to insulation, particularly as we are only one bulkhead away from the owner’s cabin (the 9m foil running under his berth encouraged the yard to focus intently on insulation). Mounting the batteries vertically also reportedly helps with damping.
Canova is all about mixing comfort with high technology. Micheletti’s styling reflects this technological clean design. Photo: Baltic/Carlo Borlenghi
With such a large battery and electrical capacity, the need for hydraulics is reduced, hence less weight and fewer space-hungry cables. The flexible energy system used means that power can be generated from multiple sources. The captive winches for instance draw energy, but when you sheet out they also create energy that can be tapped.
Belleri says the owner wanted the electric-hybrid technology from the outset, but that it needed to be safe and reliable for bluewater sailing. The environmental side was one of the big draws.
“Superyachting is not a green industry so we tried our best to go that way,” the skipper explains. “But it’s not fully possible without gensets yet.”
Instead he feels that the combination of electric engine, inverters, batteries and generators gives them plenty of redundancy power for cruising. COVID may have put their cruising temporarily on hold, but Canova ’s crew is still gearing up to start a circumnavigation later this year.
Fast forward
We often see technology trickle down from the racing or superyacht sides of sailing, where the large budgets and thirst for technology abound.
Many of the big ideas employed on Canova have been around for some years, including DSS foils and the regenerating drive system. But it takes a bold project (and owner) such as this to integrate them practically before people really take notice.
Canova is like a giant Swiss Army knife: it has so many useful features it can pull out, which stow away to leave a graceful profile. I would go so far as to say the sheer quantity of intelligent design incorporated makes this as innovative a project as we’ve seen to date in the superyachting world.
It is actively using technology, design and engineering that may have a telling effect not only on sailing superyachts, but on many cruising yachts to come. Given a choice, Canova is certainly the boat I would choose to be beamed aboard right now.
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CANOVA is a Baltic 142 sailing yacht offering exceptional performance combined with excellent design and striking exterior lines and modern interiors by Lucio Micheletti (Micheletti & Partners), with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design and built by Baltic Yachts. Her launch date is Spring 2019 and can accommodate up to six guests over three cabins, plus a crew of three.
NOTABLE FEATURES OF CANOVA: ~World's first superyacht installed with Dynamic Stability System (DSS) ~Top speed of 25 knots ~Cutting edge solutions designed by BAR Technologies ~9m/29.6ft long aft foil ~Air conditioning ~Wi-Fi
Above deck there is a spacious bow left clear for operations while cruising. When at anchor, sun loungers and other furniture can transform the area to a social space enjoying uninterrupted forward views. Behind the cockpit is a sheltered space for alfresco dining and lounging, while farther aft is another sun-exposed area for rest and relaxation. The helm stations are placed to port and starboard near the stern and have excellent sight-lines down the walkways.
Among the cutting-edge solutions installed on board is a four-bearing system designed by BAT Technologies, the engineers behind Ben Ainslie and his team for the 2021 Bermuda's Cup. The solution allows for up to 140 tonnes of the updraft to be borne by the leeward couplings when the aft foil is deployed at the touch of a button in any weather condition.
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| Beam: | 9.00m (29'52'') |
| L.O.A.: | 43.3m (142') |
| Crew: | 3 |
| Guests: | 6 |
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| Max Speed: | 25 knots |
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Little is currently known about the interiors from Lucio Micheletti, however, the Master suite will be positioned amidships to take advantage of the full beam.
Sailing yacht CANOVA is predicted to reach a top speed of 25 knots in 25-knot wind conditions with flat water. Her Lithium-ion battery will power onboard systems for extended periods of time to allow for 'silent mode' cruising and onboard living.
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CANOVA is a 43.3 m Sail Yacht, built in Finland by Baltic Yachts and delivered in 2019.
Her power comes from a diesel electric engine. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 134.0 GT and a 9.0 m beam.
She was designed by Farr Yacht Design , who also completed the naval architecture. Farr Yacht Design has designed 34 yachts and created the naval architecture for 77 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
Her interior was designed by Lucio Micheletti - she is built with a Teak deck, a Carbon Fibre hull, and Carbon Fibre superstructure.
CANOVA is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 137 sailing yachts in the 40-45m size range.
CANOVA is currently sailing under the British Virgin Islands flag, the 7th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 226 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Genoa Waterfront Marina, in Italy, where she has been located for 1 day. For more information regarding CANOVA's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .
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- Builder: Baltic Yachts
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 CANOVA HITS HER STRIDE OFF SARDINIA22 september 2020. In a powerful display of sailing, in which sustained speeds of at least 20 knots have been reached in the breezy Strait of Bonifacio, the foil-assisted Baltic 142 Canova has recently been enjoying virtually fault-free fine-tuning as her owner and crew put the yacht through her paces in an intense sailing programme. In a wide variety of wind conditions, the crew and representatives from North Sails, Baltic Yachts and Canova’s rig builder Rondal have been assessing sailplan options and checking rig loadings in conjunction with the use of the yacht’s Dynamic Stability System athwartships sliding foil, which can be seen deployed in some of the accompanying pictures. Canova was conceived as a global cruising yacht designed to carry her owner and crew at speed and in exceptional comfort for long periods of independent sailing. One of the great advantages of her DSS foil is that it reduces heel and motion making this yacht arguably the most comfortable cruising yacht of her type in the world. Guests can enjoy a spectacular inside/outside living area using the 40ft (12.3m) long, same level combined deck saloon and main cockpit, covered by a hardtop bimini with touch button sliding side windows for extra protection. One deck below, the owner’s 27ft (7.5m) wide amidships suite, equipped with everything from a gimballed double bed to a treadmill is located where there is most space and least motion. The yacht’s green credentials are impressive, too. Her electric propulsion system is exceptionally quiet, environmentally friendly and has the ability to charge the yacht’s large battery bank without having to use a fossil fuel burning engine.  Extraordinarily comfortable Baltic Yachts’ executive vice president Henry Hawkins, who was aboard Canova in Sardinia recently, said: The boat has been sailing in 30 knots plus out of Porto Cervo and we are all delighted with her performance. With her twin rudders she is as light as a feather on the helm and she’s extraordinarily comfortable even at speeds in excess of 20 knots. We are also very pleased indeed that there have been virtually no problems as the yacht has been put through her paces in testing conditions. It’s testament to the teams who planned, designed and built Canova. I am extremely pleased with the result – she is a truly remarkable yacht.  Owner input Canova’s experienced owner, whose input into the yacht’s design and build has been considerable from the outset, has been sailing intensively since the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. He’s had time to use the yacht’s DSS foil to good effect and with the 9m sliding appendage extended to leeward, pitching motion is dramatically reduced and the reduction in heel angle has far exceeded expectations, improving all-round comfort.  Foil performs a safety role Henry Hawkins reported that Canova’s owner was particularly impressed with the behaviour of the yacht in fresh conditions when reefing. With the main de-powered as the reef is put in there’s always the danger of the boom being a problem with everything bouncing about, but with the foil deployed there’s extra stability and much less motion which is a terrific safety factor in these conditions, he explained. Canova’s owner and crew have also been getting used to the powerful sailplan. A square top mainsail is set on a carbon spar which can be adjusted by two sets of deflectors, or running check-stays, and masthead backstays. At full hoist, all three have to be eased and then re-set, to allow the square top main to move across during a tack or gybe, but with one reef in, only the lower deflectors have to be eased. With two reefs in, the mainsail headboard is below the lower deflector allowing the yacht to be tacked or gybed with no need to attend to deflectors or backstays.  Easy to handle under sail The intention has always been to sail normally with one reef in for cruising and with this reduced main and a self-tacking staysail set she is very easy indeed to handle, said Henry Hawkins. The crew have also been assessing the unusual quadrilateral headsail with its dual sheeting arrangement offering a multitude of trimming options. It’s currently designed to be used in a maximum of 21 knots of apparent wind, but there’s a feeling it could be very effective at higher wind speeds.  Outstanding accommodation With Mattia Belleri of Fluid Sailing skippering the yacht, in effect a continuation of his role as project manager during the yacht’s design and build, the owner and crew have been enjoying the benefits of the Canova’s outstanding Lucio Micheletti-styled accommodation. With the single level deck saloon and guest cockpit forming the focal point of the accommodation, guests spend much of their time in this unusually large area, protected by the cockpit’s long, hardtop bimini. A useful feature in the heat of a Mediterranean summer has been the automatic tinting of the deck saloon glazing, controlled from an iPad. This keeps the accommodation cool, reduces air conditioning energy and works well with the slide-down window panels in the guest cockpit area. Because the yacht’s electric propulsion system needs less space than a conventional engine and can be arranged more efficiently, it has provided opportunities in the accommodation layout. The owner’s suite can now be located amidships where there is maximum beam and least motion, providing a huge 700ft² of luxurious living space. Although it is adjacent to the engine room and directly over the DSS foil mechanism, noise levels are minimal due to the acoustic qualities of the electric motor and the advanced engineering of the foil mechanism. The suite comprises a double bunk to starboard, a lounge area to port, a bathroom with his and hers sinks, plus a carbon fibre bath tub. There’s a separate, full length walk-in wardrobe and an additional head, shower and wash basin to port. Even though the headroom throughout is more than 6ft 6in (2m), there is space for a treadmill, installed beneath the lounge area cabin sole, and a gimballing mechanism for the double bed.  Hydrogeneration exceeds expectations The yacht’s diesel electric power plant and hydro-generation system have also exceeded expectations with the main propulsion Danfoss motor generating up to 33kW when driven by the yacht’s propeller when sailing. Its efficiency is such that we are having to make a few adjustments to the electric motor’s water-cooling system when it’s operating as a generator, Another success has been the effectiveness of the Saildrive Propulsion System (SPS) comprising a leg which rotates through 340° negating the need for a separate stern thruster. In conjunction with the powerful bow thruster Canova’s close quarters manoeuvring can be controlled precisely at low speeds in all wind conditions. Mattia Belleri reports that she is an unusually easy yacht to handle.  Global adventure With the end of the summer season in the Mediterranean in sight Canova’s owner is planning the next stage of a global adventure which will entail either a transatlantic crossing this winter or a passage to the south Atlantic.  About Canova Canova was conceived as an elegant, ultra-comfortable, foil-assisted, bluewater cruising yacht able to operate with a reduced carbon footprint and low local emissions for long periods, remaining independent of specialist shore-side assistance. She is a powerful, fast, but easy to handle sailing yacht employing technology to cut emissions through her electric main engine propulsion and hydro-generation while sailing Key features include:
Dimensions LOA 43.30m LWL 41.60m Beam 9.00m Draft, keel up 3.85m Draft, keel down 6.50m Design Naval architect: Farr Yacht Design Exterior Styling: Lucio Micheletti Interior design: Lucio Micheletti Owner’s representative: Mattia Belleri, Fluidsailing Build yard: Baltic Yachts MORE ABOUT CANOVA Baltic 142 CanovaThis highly innovative long distance cruising yacht is notable for being the first superyacht to be fitted with a transverse... We’re constantly updating our website to bring you news of launchings, new commissions and Baltic inspired innovation.
 Spotted here anchored off Ibiza last month, is the 43.3-metre Baltic Yachts ‘ first zero-emission 100ft+ sailing yacht, Canova . Paving the way for a new generation of environmentally conscious and ocean-friendly superyachts, she was delivered in 2019 by the Finish shipyard. Canova stands out from other sailing yachts in her class as she’s been fitted with a Dynamic Stability System (DSS) foil, developed by Infiniti Yachts , below the waterline that extends outward from either side of the hull for improved stability and performance. Canova ’s sleek and minimalist style is the work of Lucio Micheletti from Micheletti + Partners who styled the exterior and interior of the yacht. Inside, up to six guests can stay overnight, alongside the yacht’s eight permanent crew. Take a closer look onboard the foiling sailing yacht Canova here.
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 Circumnavigating the world in classic style the baltic 112 Canova is a sailing yacht designed specifically for circumnavigating the globe. With the owner intent on making the passage with the minimum number of port stopovers, the challenge for the finnish boat builder and the other partners in this project was to incorporate sufficient storage capacity without compromising the high levels of performance which have become the trademark of every Baltic yacht. SpecificationsKenneth Nyfelt, Sales Manager at Baltic Yachts, says the yard already had a good relationship with the owner from Italy and he has been very specific about that he wanted to get sufficient water and fuel capacity for some proper, ocean-going, long-distance sailing. During his voyage he wants to remain as independent as possible from needing to refuel and restock the boat in harbours and marinas.” Baltic Yachts has worked with a number of partners on the 112 project, with Judel/Vrolijk who provided their expertise as the naval architects, while Italian naval architect Alex Vismara worked closely with the owner and braught his design input into the boat. Baltic own in-house design teams provided much of the technical details for the boat. R&J Design worked on the hull, deck, interior and plumbing, while Flink Engineering provided specifications for the electrics and electronics. Designer's commentThe B112 judel/vrolijk & co has been designed for an experienced sailor, who is intending to navigate around the world but also likes to enjoy the pleasure of a really fast sailing yacht. To fulfil the needs of long distance cruising to exotic and remote waters, the decision has been made to put the focus on safety and comfort and therefore to go for an e-glass sandwich hull. Designing to the same stiffness, this material leads to slightly thicker skins of the hull shell compared to a full carbon hull and therefore the hull becomes more quiet and gets a bit of extra safety against impact damage. Nevertheless it was the goal to create a real performance yacht that allows for fast ocean passages and easy handling of the yacht. Therefore the boat has been projected with a lift keel concept, that has been designed to achieve a reasonable, but not extreme shallow draft of approx. 3.5 m with keel up and that provides a deep draft of 5.5 when the keel is fully lowered to combine a proper righting moment with a moderate ballast weight and to end up with a ratio of weight, ballast and sail area that allows for good sailing performance. Judel/vrolijk & co Sign up and GET 20% OFF Your first boat rental Welcome to Sailo ! Your code is: Enjoy 20% off
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Home / School, courses also ONLINE / Russia Sailing schools and courses (ISSA, RYA, IYT) in RussiaThe possibilities for yachting in russia are unlimited, since this is a country with a long maritime history. you just need to choose where you want to sail. small and big lakes, full-flowing rivers, warm and cold seas — all this is available to those who want to try sailing in this country..  Practical yachtingYou will be able to master the skills of sailing; learn to feel the boat, approach and leave the pier, learn about the safety measures on the water and much more.  There are places in 1 team  International Bareboat Skipper (IYT) CourseHaving received the International Bareboat Skipper Certificate, you can independently charter a yacht on a charter and operate it in the waters of any country.  More details  ISSA Offshore Skipper courseThe certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.  IYT International Crew courseThis is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht. It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.  IYT Introductory Sailing Skills courseThis course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.  IYT Try Sailing CourseIt’s a fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills.  Yacht management training in the Moscow regionIn three hours of training, you will learn the basic techniques of managing a yacht, learn some of the specifics of working with a yacht, a helm, sails.  RYA Coastal Skipper courseAdvanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.  RYA Competent Crew courseThis course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.  RYA Day Skipper courseA course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.  RYA Start Yachting courseA short introduction to sailing for complete beginners. Watch CBS News Family wonders how woman died after sailboat capsized in Lake MichiganBy Shardaa Gray Updated on: June 18, 2024 / 5:13 PM CDT / CBS Chicago CHICAGO (CBS) – The family of the 53-year-old woman who died after a sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan over the weekend was left wondering what went wrong. Michael Bolan said his daughter, Cristen Bolan, known as Chrissy, created energy everywhere she went and loved the adventure of sailing. She was athletic, an experienced sailor, and a strong swimmer.  "Chrissy must have gotten a mouth full of water that dumped," Michael Bolan said. "The waves got up to four feet out there, as I understand it, so that's enough for trouble." It was a Father's Day Michael will never forget after his daughter was supposed to be at dinner with the rest of the family on Sunday, but she never showed up and didn't answer her phone. Her boat launched in Evanston before the 12-foot vessel capsized around dusk near Winnetka. Chrissy and another woman were on the boat. Michael, a retired judge who once worked as a lifeguard, said the officials said Chrissy's friend was able to swim two miles to the shore in Winnetka, but he is not sure why his daughter was unable to. "You got two people out there, similarly situated," he said. "The water is the same for both of them. One makes it and one doesn't and they're both physically fit. So what intervened? I don't know." Michael said if they had a flashing light on the boat, that could have helped both women. She was one of two people who died after going into the water following a mishap on Lake Michigan over the past few days. On Monday, two teenagers went onto the lake on a kayak, which flipped over. A 16-year-old girl was pulled to the shore by a witness. A 16-year-old boy was also pulled from the water, but was later taken to a hospital where he died. Then on Monday afternoon, two more people were pulled from the lake after nearly drowning in Montrose Harbor. A woman who was rescued was initially unresponsive but was resuscitated and taken to a hospital.
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Man charged with murder in Bridgeport fire that killed woman, injured her 12-year-old granddaughter Gary police dog injured after being hit by driver charged with DUI Common and Grant Park Orchestra to headline Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration Decorative masks will not be allowed at ribfest in Lake in the Hills Yachting World – Toby Hodges – April 27, 2021 Not only the first foiling superyacht – or foil-assisted superyacht, but the first cruising yacht with a foil, the 142ft Canova is a groundbreaking project in so many ways, says Toby Hodges  Were you to somehow be teleported into foiling superyacht , Canova ’s palatial master cabin while under way – and let’s face it, many of us would like a sudden change of scene these days – you could be forgiven for thinking her owner doesn’t much like sailing. For starters, it would seem remarkably quiet, thanks to the impressive insulation and a quiet ship system that ensures no unnecessary mechanical noise. Then consider how surprisingly flat it feels for a monohull under sail, and not just because the generous berth you’re sitting on can gimbal. However, once you look out of the considerable porthole, see the blue sea streaking past at over 20 knots and notice the orange plank of carbon fibre sticking out to leeward – which is serving to keep the yacht a lot more upright than it should otherwise be – you’ll understand you’re actually aboard a truly state-of-the-art superyacht.  Anyone studying these pictures of Canova ripping along will quickly realise just how forward-thinking its owner is and how much he actually must enjoy sailing. Indeed, it can be argued that this yacht represents the present and future of cruising at speed and in utmost comfort. Superyacht of the yearThe 142ft/43m Farr design, launched from Baltic Yachts in October 2019, was conceived to be a powerful yet easily handled bluewater cruiser, capable of operating for long periods without specialist assistance. It was commissioned by a serial yacht owner, who was also keen to minimise emissions by using hydro-generating electric propulsion. Canova was crowned sailing superyacht of the year winner 2020 at the World Superyacht Awards, with the jury commenting that it will “influence the future of sailing superyachts”. Although this yacht teems with advanced technology throughout, you’ll notice little of it on boarding. You probably won’t even see the foil protruding while the yacht is in port. The marvels of engineering have all been hidden behind a wonderfully luxurious cruising layout. Canova is a carbon epoxy wolf dressed in the finest lambswool clothing.  I was given a tour of the yacht by her captain, Mattia Belleri, who project-managed the design and build over four years. I made the presumably common mistake of thinking Canova would be all about the foil, and while there are many integrated parts to that technological feat alone, I soon came to realise that the yacht is full of innovative engineering, all aimed at creating a fast yet comfortable voyager. Take the elegant, long and low deckhouse design for example, with its acreage of dimmable glass, which affords guests full protection and one-level living comfort. Then there’s the inventive double deck design forward, which helps create room for a vast sail locker in which drums are stored for the furling foresails. And consider the diesel electric pod drive, which rotates to generate power while sailing. Canova employs the most sustainable tech the yard felt it could use to still ensure it would still sail safely round the world. The design team is extensive, including Gurit and BAR Technologies, but a lot of credit is given to the owner for his initial and enduring vision. “Everything began in the summer of 2015, when the owner started this quest of merging new technologies, volumes conception and energetic efficiency into a yacht,” Belleri stresses. Foiling superyacht, Trend or trailblazer?But let’s first address the talking point feature of the yacht: a foil on a cruising superyacht… really? Let’s remember that when Canova was being designed, monohulls with foils were still only really discussed in cult circles. And while we’ve seen this scene explode in racing, to the point where a yacht is boring if it doesn’t fly and miraculously challenge physics, we’ve yet to see any foils employed for cruising purposes at all. To decide to go ahead and create a foiling superyacht shows serious confidence in the technology. Hugh Welbourn’s Dynamic Stability Systems (DSS) foil design has proved itself on smaller yachts including the Infiniti 46 and 36 over the last decade, and retrofits have been successfully made to existing race yachts such as Wild Oats XI and Wild Joe.  The multi-million dollar question here, though, was always going to be whether such a system would work on a 150-tonne superyacht. In theory, the foil, which protrudes 22ft/6.7m horizontally to leeward to add masses of lift, should create a paradigm shift in fast cruising comfort. It was predicted to reduce heel and help the yacht reach in comfort at sustained high speeds. In practice, during initial sea trials Baltic tested the DSS upwind in 20-24 knots of wind and found not only a VMG increase, but a heel reduction of 30%. “To put these numbers into context, it would take an extra 33,000kg in the keel bulb – the total displacement weight of an IOR maxi – to achieve the same heel reduction,” Baltic reported. During Canova ’s passage across Biscay in winter, aftersales representative Sam Evans described the yacht as much easier to handle with the foil deployed, “as yachtspeed averaged between 20 and 22 knots and topped out at 24 knots”. The DSS foil has also produced a dramatic reduction in pitching motion – measured at 42% less during trials – an element with which the owner was particularly impressed. Gordon Kay of Infiniti Yachts, the company that markets DSS, describes it as “industry-changing comfort”. Although it’s a significantly complex piece of engineering, Baltic wanted to make the casing and mechanism to move the foil as simple and reliable as possible. The Finnish yard constructed a full-sized dummy system before the foil itself was fashioned by ISOTOP to within 1mm tolerance tip to toe. It is controlled using a system of rope pulleys led to a Harken captive winch and, remarkably, can be pulled in or out at up to 17 knots of yachtspeed. As Belleri demonstrates the system, pushing the button to make the fluorescent diving board extend silently outwards, he explains that they wanted length for maximum leverage, but that it had to be practical too, to allow other yachts to moor alongside. The resulting appendage is the same length as Canova ’s beam, so although the foil doesn’t retract fully, it meets a straight line to the top of the topsides.  After a season spent mainly in the Tyrrhenian, especially in the breezy area between Sardinia and Corsica, Belleri tells me Canova has clocked over 25 knots, “and reaches the early 20s fairly quickly”. He also thinks her light wind performance is incredible: “she can sail at 14 knots in 9 knots of breeze.” “She’s fast, stable, silent and always ready to thrill,” he enthuses. “The foil was aimed primarily at comfort, motion dampening and reduced heeling and it is impressive to see how easily all these points are achieved at the push of a button.” More retractable appendagesAdvanced engineering is employed below the waterline too, in the form of a lifting keel with trim tab and an electrically-powered propeller leg. The latter rotates 170° each way to greatly ease manoeuvring. When sailing, water flow can turn the prop to generate energy and charge the lithium battery bank. Belleri reports that the regeneration numbers go beyond expectations: “We have been generating many times more energy than required to sustain the yacht’s operational consumption. Imagine sailing along at high speeds in full comfort, with no noise, no gases and no pollution, in a zero emissions energy balance. It is incredible and a must-try experience.” Baltic predicts that Canova is able to sail across the Atlantic “using all her systems without recourse to conventional charging using an internal combustion engine”. The composite specialist also points out that the yacht was always devised around bluewater cruising, which means being independent of specialist support. This includes the ability for it to be serviced without being lifted out. Canova can take her own weight sitting on her lifting keel in the raised position and the skipper told me they also wanted to be able to sail with the keel up in shallow waters. A super duplex stainless steel fin was constructed, with the keel mechanism itself made by APM in Italy. Hiding the sailsAt first glance, the rig may appear relatively conventional. The carbon Rondal mast and boom has electric in-boom furling and Carbolink rigging. A 3.5m batten supports the head of the huge square-top main, which can pass between the flying backstays once reefed. The closer you look, the more you start to understand that the rig set-up is a clever one for power cruising once sails are unfurled.  The mast is stepped only slightly forward of the keel trunk, which leaves a large foretriangle area with tack points on deck for storm jib, staysail, self-tacking jib, code and asymmetric sails. The really neat part is how this canvas stows. The three furling code and asymmetric sails use underdeck drum stowage, all housed in a gargantuan sail locker. The two drums act like giant fire hose reels. “They allow us to hoist and drop the heavy [400kg] furling sails safely, using minimal crew,” Belleri explains. “I wanted furling sails that were easy to manage,” the skipper continues. The idea is that six permanent crew can run and actively sail the yacht around the world and can manage a big (1,200m2) gennaker downwind. The sail options also include a quadrilateral, twin-clewed headsail, developed with Infiniti Yachts to complement the DSS system, which has found favour with the crew for its wide performance range. The foredeck is kept particularly clean thanks to the intelligent design of hiding a second deck below. This keeps mooring equipment, including capstans, cleats and warps, all away from view yet accessible. The captive winches are also contained here, all built in carbon, which equates to a reported 200kg weight saving on each of the eight winches. A large portion of the space below the foredeck is reserved for the guest tender. A crane mounts on deck to lift the 1.5 tonne limo into the water. The 7m length of this yacht was one of the driving forces for the yacht’s overall dimensions, as the guest tender is also equipped with a 1,000lt bladder to allow for fuel bunkering in remote locations. This also means there’s a proper watertight bulkhead aft instead of a traditional garage. Instead, the 4.6m crew tender stores in the lazarette under the aft deck. The aft deck itself is high enough to give clear visibility from the two outboard pedestals over the deckhouse and forward. “The idea was to be able to see the jib furler from the helms,” says Belleri. Influential designThe design and construction of the deckhouse is another standout feature that should influence the design of large cruising yachts in the future. Why? Because of how well it blends into the lines, how much comfort it affords guests, and how well-finished it is for what is a seriously complex piece of engineering. The guest cockpit, which is fully-protected by the hard bimini extending from the superstructure, is on the same level as the decksaloon. It means the guests have an amazing amount of protected space to enjoy their surroundings with almost unhindered views. The whole aft section of the roof is freestanding and incorporates side windows that drop down at the push of a button to let fresh air into the guest cockpit. Dimmable glass is used on the coachroof windows and skylights, all highly UV-protective to spare the interior woodwork. Made by Vision Systems, the dimming level of each window is adjustable.  As well as incorporating all this glass, the structure and its central supporting bulkhead has to take the 24-tonne loads of the mainsheet track. The traveller stretches over the beam of the roof, which helps keep loaded sheets away from the guest area. The styling by Lucio Micheletti here – and throughout the interior – is particularly tasteful. It is peaceful and in harmony with the design. The majority of the finish is in teak timber veneers and white panelling, making natural light the star of the show. Canova ’s general accommodation plan is formidable for cruising purposes. The guest accommodation is all forward of the saloon and central bulkhead. The presumption when you walk into the forward cabin is that this must be the owner’s suite – it certainly feels large and luxurious enough. This makes for a particularly pleasant surprise then when you find the real deal beneath the deck saloon – in the most sensible, central section of the yacht, which boasts the greatest beam with the least pitching.  The owner’s 65m2 apartment features a gimballing island berth, the largest bathroom or ‘spa’ you could imagine on a sailing yacht, including sauna and carbon fibre bath tub, plus his and hers/walk in wardrobes and washbasin areas. The owners spend a lot of time aboard so the idea was to provide the most comfortable facilities possible. The crew area is all located abaft the saloon, with a central galley and private access from the aft deck. It’s an excellent design for ensuring privacy between guests and crew, while providing the accessibility serving staff need.  The day heads and entrance to the engine room are at the foot of the companionway to the saloon. The bank of programmable logic controllers in the control room should warn you that this is no ordinary engine room. An electric heartThe machinery room proper houses the remarkably compact 420kW propulsion motor, two custom 210kW Cummins generators and six banks of Alkasol lithium-ion batteries. The benefits of choosing this electric-hybrid route over conventional diesels include less vibration, noise, smell, maintenance, fewer running hours and a fraction of the oil required. And it is much more efficient, because the high-voltage charges are quicker and the gensets never run unnecessarily. The 750V DC system is supplied by batteries, shorepower or generators. The generators were custom-built in carbon housings to optimise size, weight and performance and can charge the battery bank in two hours. The engineer shows me how everything is controlled from a Toughbook screen, flicking a genset on with the swipe of a finger. Canova can run silently at 9 knots with only one generator running. I notice how comparatively cool it is in here. The engine room is strictly temperature controlled to a max of 31°C (as opposed to a more conventional 50°C or so). The battery bank and powerful inverters are water-cooled and the gensets have built-in ventilation extraction units. It also feels alien to be able to talk rather than shout with a genset running. A lot of attention was paid to insulation, particularly as we are only one bulkhead away from the owner’s cabin (the 9m foil running under his berth encouraged the yard to focus intently on insulation). Mounting the batteries vertically also reportedly helps with damping.  With such a large battery and electrical capacity, the need for hydraulics is reduced, hence less weight and fewer space-hungry cables. The flexible energy system used means that power can be generated from multiple sources. The captive winches for instance draw energy, but when you sheet out they also create energy that can be tapped. Belleri says the owner wanted the electric-hybrid technology from the outset, but that it needed to be safe and reliable for bluewater sailing. The environmental side was one of the big draws. “Superyachting is not a green industry so we tried our best to go that way,” the skipper explains. “But it’s not fully possible without gensets yet.” Instead he feels that the combination of electric engine, inverters, batteries and generators gives them plenty of redundancy power for cruising. COVID may have put their cruising temporarily on hold, but Canova ’s crew is still gearing up to start a circumnavigation later this year. Fast forwardWe often see technology trickle down from the racing or superyacht sides of sailing, where the large budgets and thirst for technology abound. Many of the big ideas employed on Canova have been around for some years, including DSS foils and the regenerating drive system. But it takes a bold project (and owner) such as this to integrate them practically before people really take notice. Canova is like a giant Swiss Army knife: it has so many useful features it can pull out, which stow away to leave a graceful profile. I would go so far as to say the sheer quantity of intelligent design incorporated makes this as innovative a project as we’ve seen to date in the superyachting world. It is actively using technology, design and engineering that may have a telling effect not only on sailing superyachts, but on many cruising yachts to come. Given a choice, Canova is certainly the yacht I would choose to be beamed aboard right now. The original article can be found at https://www.yachtingworld.com/supersail/canova-the-foiling-superyacht-designed-for-comfort-131323 © Infiniti Yachts 2021 Sailboat strikes Memorial Bridge connecting Portsmouth, KitteryPORTSMOUTH — A sailboat's mast struck the Memorial Bridge after its rudder broke Saturday evening, according to Kittery harbormaster John Brosnihan. A male and female aboard the 45- to 50-foot boat were escorted off the vessel to safety, the harbormaster said. The mayday call came in at approximately 5:51 p.m., and Brosnihan said he arrived at approximately 5:56 p.m. The incident captured much attention from people gathered in the downtown Portsmouth area. No injuries were reported, but since the boat was down river with a strong tide, “there was a serious concern of capsizing,” said Brosnihan. There was no visible damage to the bridge connecting Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, via Route 1 over the Piscataqua River. There didn't appear to be any disruption to vehicular traffic on the bridge. The boat was removed from the bridge by 6:30 p.m., the habormaster said. More local news: Maine man shot neighbor's dog and hid body. It was legal. Family wants law changed. New Hampshire Marine Patrol and the Coast Guard joined Brosnihan in responding, to assist with removing the boat, which was snagged on the bridge by its mast. Brosnihan said he put a tow line on the bow of the sailboat, and the Coast Guard "was able to pull it down the river and put it in a side tow.” The boat was then towed to Piscataqua Marina, the original planned destination for the sailing vessel, Brosnihan said.
64 people missing and many rescued from 2 shipwrecks off Italy. At least 11 have diedSixty-four people were missing at sea after a shipwreck off the Italian southern coast on Monday, United Nations’ agencies said in a statement. In the shipwreck, which took place about 200 kilometres (125 miles) off Calabria, a boat that had set off from Turkey eight days earlier caught fire and overturned, the U.N. agencies said, citing survivors. The Italian Red Cross said overall 12 people were rescued although one person died. (AP video shot by Valeria Ferraro) Some of the 11 migrants saved from the sea after their sailboat sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Greece early Monday, June 17, 2024, are assisted in Roccella Ionica, southern Italy where they were brought by the Italian Coast Guard. (AP Photo/Valeria Ferraro)
This picture taken early Monday, June 17, 2024 by the Italian Coast Guard shows a sail boat used by migrants half sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Greece early Monday, June 17, 2024. 12 survivors were brought to the Italian port-city of Roccella Ionica but one died on arrival, while searches for some 60 more occupants are being carried out. (Italian Coast Guard via AP, Ho) ROME (AP) — Sixty-four people were missing in the Mediterranean Sea and several were rescued after their ship wrecked off Italy’s southern coast Monday, United Nations’ agencies said in a statement. In a separate shipwreck, rescue workers evacuated dozens of suspected migrants but found 10 bodies trapped below the deck of a wooden boat off Italy’s tiny Lampedusa island, the German aid group Resqship wrote on Monday on the X social media platform. The boat that wrecked about 200 kilometers (125 miles) off Calabria had set off from Turkey eight days earlier, but caught fire and overturned, the U.N. agencies said, citing survivors. The search-and-rescue operation started following a mayday call by a French boat, the Italian coast guard said in a statement. The boat was sailing in a border area where Greece and Italy carry out search-and-rescue operations. The survivors and people still missing at sea came from Iran, Syria and Iraq, the U.N. agencies said. The Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center immediately diverted two merchant vessels sailing nearby to the scene of the rescue. Assets from the European border and coast guard agency Frontex also helped. The survivors were brought to the Calabrian port of Roccella Jonica, where they were disembarked and entrusted to the care of medical personnel. One of the 11 rescued migrants died soon after, the coast guard said. In the second shipwreck, the crew aboard Resqship’s boat, the Nadir, found 61 people on the wooden boat, which was full of water. “Our crew was able to evacuate 51 people, two of whom were unconscious,” it added. “The 10 dead were in the flooded lower deck of the boat.” Follow AP’s global migration coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/migration Canada defends sending ship to Cuba as vital to deterring Russia
 Sign up here. Reporting by David Ljunggren Editing by Bill Berkrot Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. New Tab , opens new tab  World ChevronCyprus to ban mobile use in schools. Cyprus is to ban mobile phone use in schools, the education minister said on Wednesday, saying they were too much of a distraction for students and led to anti-social behaviour.   MAGA Boat Parade returns as Donald Trump set to visit DetroitA “Make America Great Again” Boat Parade is scheduled to set sail from Lake St. Clair’s shore in Macomb County on Saturday, the same day former president and presumptive 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump is set to make two appearances in Detroit. “Michigan, as the Great Lakes State, knows how to show off its nautical enthusiasm,” Rosanne Ponkowski, a spokesperson for event organizers the Michigan Conservative Coalition, said in a press release. “In that regard, nothing will do better than a massive MAGA boat parade,” she said. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The parade, a tribute to the former president’s 78th birthday on Friday, will embark the following afternoon at 1:01 p.m., precisely, from Lake St. Clair off the Nine Mile Tower Mark. Organizers expect the fleet to coast by Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit by 4:01 p.m. — and wrap up shortly after. A flotilla of some 300 boats participated in a similar boat-centric birthday bash during the 2020 election. Supporters flew American and Trump flags in tandem and donned campaign gear. “We have all seen television coverage of the Florida Trump flotillas and elsewhere. Frankly, the Michigan MAGA Boat Parade in 2020 was much bigger and more fun,” said Ponkowski. “Our 2024 Michigan MAGA Boat Parade is expected to be even larger!” Headlining the event is a 74-foot flagship boat, accompanied by a privately owned 80-foot tug boat. Seaplanes, helicopters and drones are also expected to join a slew of water bound vessels. Bikers for Trump will ride parallel to the fleet on roadways along the parade route, and boats will join the kick-off crew as the parade passes marinas along the way, organizers said. Back on land, Trump is slated to speak at a roundtable discussion with constituents at a Detroit church . The candidate will also appear at Hungtington Place to deliver the keynote speech at The People’s Convention, a three-day conference run by the conservative nonprofit Turning Point Action. The list of speakers for the event boasts several prominent figures in the GOP, including members of Trump’s family and former Trump administration staffers. US Senate race: With Trump endorsement and lead, Rogers tries to fend off rivals In 2020, President Joe Biden received 94% of votes in Detroit , while Trump took just 5%. The city has a majority Black population — a key voting demographic in the nation. Biden won 92% of Black voters in 2020 , but polls show support has waned. In the current election cycle, both candidates are vying for the support of Black voters, and that is thought to be a target of Trump’s visit. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: MAGA Boat Parade returns as Donald Trump set to visit Detroit  |
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"The first Canova was a great blue-water cruiser," the owner explains, "but in reality it was a traditional semi-custom cruising yacht with little focus on performance, and difficult to sail short-handed. So I decided to start again with a new Canova, larger, with much better performance and focused entirely on blue-water cruising - nothing more."
Canova was crowned sailing superyacht of the year winner 2020 at the World Superyacht Awards, with the jury commenting that it will "influence the future of sailing superyachts". Although this ...
Canova is designed to sail quickly, comfortably and efficiently and in addition her owner wants to be able to maintain and service the yacht without the need for specialist shipyard help in remote parts of the world. ... underlining the company's position as the world's leading builder of super-sailing yachts. Performance enhancing Dynamic ...
CANOVA is a Baltic 142 sailing yacht offering exceptional performance combined with excellent design and striking exterior lines and modern interiors by Lucio Micheletti (Micheletti & Partners), with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design and built by Baltic Yachts. Her launch date is Spring 2019 and can accommodate up to six guests over three ...
28 October 2019. Finnish yard Baltic Yachts has released first-look images inside its recently delivered 43.3 metre Baltic 142 Custom sailing yacht Canova. The yacht was delivered following the completion of successful sea trials off the coast of Finland on October 20. The yard said the Lucio Micheletti-designed interior had recently received ...
Canova is an exciting and genuine development in sailing and points the way to a more environmentally friendly future. Canova's delighted owner commented: Receiving the Sailing Yacht of the Year award is a great honour and much appreciated recognition of the years of relentless work and energy invested in this project.
CANOVA is a 43.3 m Sail Yacht, built in Finland by Baltic Yachts and delivered in 2019. Her power comes from a diesel electric engine. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 134.0 GT and a 9.0 m beam.
Baltic Canova is the first super sailing yacht using a DSS foil system. See it in action and how this foil system performs.More information in https://www.na...
Canova is a 43.3 m / 142′1″ luxury sailing yacht. She was built by Baltic Yachts in 2019. With a beam of 9 m and a draft of 6.5 m, she has a carbon fibre hull and carbon fibre superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 190 tons. The sailing yacht can accommodate 6 guests in 3 cabins with an interior design by Baltic Yachts, Lucio ...
Finnish yard Baltic Yachts has released first-look images inside its recently delivered 43.3 metre Baltic 142 Custom sailing yacht Canova. ... The foil has been designed to be deployed when the yacht is sailing at speed. The estimated result is a top speed increase of 5 to 20 per cent, depending on the conditions. ...
Baltic Yachts has entered a new realm of the super sailing yacht world this week with the launch of its highly anticipated new Baltic 142 superyacht Canova.Lowered into the waters of Jakobstad for the first time today, Canova's performance design and racing features will set her apart from any other yacht in this size range. The launch comes one week after the unveiling of Baltic's 112 ...
The multi-award winning 43.28m/142' sail yacht 'Canova' was built by Baltic Yachts in Finland at their Pietersaari shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Lucio Micheletti and she was delivered to her owner in October 2019. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Farr Yacht Design.
In a powerful display of sailing, in which sustained speeds of at least 20 knots have been reached in the breezy Strait of Bonifacio, the foil-assisted Baltic 142 Canova has recently been enjoying virtually fault-free fine-tuning as her owner and crew put the yacht through her paces in an intense sailing programme.
Canova is a sailing yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Baltic Yachts from Finland, who launched Canova in 2019. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Canova features exterior design by Micheletti + Partners and interior design by Micheletti + Partners. Up to 9 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, Canova, and she also has ...
1297. Foiling sailing yacht Canova in Ibiza. Spotted here anchored off Ibiza last month, is the 43.3-metre Baltic Yachts ' first zero-emission 100ft+ sailing yacht, Canova. Paving the way for a new generation of environmentally conscious and ocean-friendly superyachts, she was delivered in 2019 by the Finish shipyard.
Canova is a 43 metre very modern and very fast sailing yacht built by Baltic Yachts and delivered at the end of 2019. It competed in the 2020 World Superyacht Awards and Roger and I were invited onboard to judge her, and Roger wanted to write an article for Boat International about her. Canova had several quite unique features.
Take a look inside Baltic Yachts' most advanced sailing yacht, Canova. Take a look inside Baltic Yachts' most advanced sailing yacht, Canova. Fleet Updates Canova: Inside Baltic's next-generation eco superyacht. Written by Charl van Rooy. Thu, 17 Sept 2020 | 12:00. Loading... Newsletter. Subscribe. Follow Us. About | ...
Circumnavigating the world in classic style the baltic 112 Canova is a sailing yacht designed specifically for circumnavigating the globe. With the owner intent on making the passage with the minimum number of port stopovers, the challenge for the finnish boat builder and the other partners in this project was to incorporate sufficient storage capacity without compromising the high levels of ...
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«Board No. 1» will remain in Russia. The legendary motorboat «Maxim Gorky», also known as «Stalin's yacht» will become the first operating floating museum in Moscow and will sail on the waterways «of the Moscow Canal». «The Moscow Channel» has purchased the motorboat «Maksim Gorky» from«Moscow River Shipping Company» for 20 million rubles. The transaction was coordinated with the ...
Family wonders how woman died after sailboat capsized in Lake Michigan Cristen Bolan, 53, was brought to shore at Montrose Harbor and was pronounced dead. Her friend on the boat was able to swim 2 ...
Canova was crowned sailing superyacht of the year winner 2020 at the World Superyacht Awards, with the jury commenting that it will "influence the future of sailing superyachts". Although this yacht teems with advanced technology throughout, you'll notice little of it on boarding.
A male and female aboard the 45- to 50-foot boat were escorted off the vessel to safety, the harbormaster said. The mayday call came in at approximately 5:51 p.m., and Brosnihan said he arrived at ...
The boat was sailing in a border area where Greece and Italy carry out search-and-rescue operations. The survivors and people still missing at sea came from Iran, Syria and Iraq, the U.N. agencies said. The Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center immediately diverted two merchant vessels sailing nearby to the scene of the rescue. Assets ...
Item 1 of 5 Canadian navy patrol boat HMCS Margaret Brooke passes by Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Kazan and frigate Admiral Gorshkov, as it enters Havana's bay, Cuba, June 14 ...
A "Make America Great Again" Boat Parade is scheduled to set sail from Lake St. Clair's shore in Macomb County on Saturday, the same day former president and presumptive 2024 Republican ...