Mirabella V - Wikipedia
Today's technologies in spars, rigging, sailmaking, powered winches and electronics enable rigs with larger sail areas, higher aspect ratios, larger loads and simpler handling, allowing Mirabella V to be constructed with the tallest mast and largest jib of any sailing craft ever built at the time.
M5: The largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world
On board M5, the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world. A massive sailing yacht refit for an aviator with a need for speed - Marilyn Mower discovers a project that combines pragmatism and ambition in perfect measure that came to create M5. BRADLEY WENTZEL. At 75 metres, Rod Lewis initially dismissed Mirabella V (now M5) as too much boat.
World’s two tallest masts of sailing yacht Salute and superyacht …
Oct 5, 2012 · Marine Results inspected the rig of fast cruising sloop Salute which has the world’s tallest aluminium mast at a towering 75 metres. But even that measurement was dwarfed by the next project on the schedule, that of the giant 89 metres …
Mast (sailing) - Wikipedia
The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat. Its purposes include carrying sails, spars, and derricks, giving necessary height to a navigation light, look-out position, signal yard, control position, radio aerial or signal lamp. [1]
The World’s Largest Full-Rigged Sailing Ship (21 Photos)
Jun 23, 2016 · At 439 feet in length, the five-masted, 42-sail Royal Clipper is the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world. With 19,000 square feet of open deck and accommodations for up to 227 guests, the Royal Clipper is a sight to behold.
Tallest mast on a sailing ship - Guinness World Records
Tallest mast on a sailing ship. The 75.2 m (246.7 ft) long luxury yacht Mirabella V, which was due to be commissioned in the second half of 2003, has a single carbon fibre mast 90 m (295 ft) tall.
List of large sailing yachts - Wikipedia
This article lists active sailing yachts of 110 feet (34 m) and upwards in length. This list features vessels with sails which were classed as yachts when they were launched as well as any vessels which were subsequently converted to operate with sails and re-classed as yachts.
M5 exclusive pictures: Ron Holland, an airplane and the largest …
Oct 11, 2023 · Exclusive pictures of M5, the largest single-mast sailing yacht in the world, getting ready for an ocean crossing with a seaplane on her stern.
M5, the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world
With her towering masts and sleek design, the M5 is the epitome of luxury and performance on t... Discover the sheer elegance and power of the M5 sailing yacht.
M5 Yacht • Rodney Lewis $50M Sailing Superyacht
The yacht broke new ground by being constructed with the largest mast and largest jib of any sailing craft ever built. The M5 yacht is currently owned by US billionaire Rodney Lewis. The yacht is valued at approximately $50 million with annual running costs around $5 million.