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"The reward is in the beauty of the creation" 🤎When asked why they love working with wood, our team of craftsmen and wom...
09/06/2026

"The reward is in the beauty of the creation" 🤎

When asked why they love working with wood, our team of craftsmen and women spoke of the unique characteristics of wood and what it means to them.

➡️ "Wood is uniquely beautiful and tactile" 🫶
➡️ "Wood has character and soul"🌲
➡️ "Wood is an astonishingly versatile material and it is a privilege to create things with it" ⚒️

Watch this space for more insights from our passionate team ✨



📸 Waterline Media

Vision to vessel…Ahead of the launch of the new Spirit P50 this summer, we share an insight into her design and developm...
28/05/2026

Vision to vessel…

Ahead of the launch of the new Spirit P50 this summer, we share an insight into her design and development.

Inspired by a combination of classic yacht lines, organic shapes and textures, and automotive design, Spirit’s Lead Designer Tom Smith starts with a sketch ✍️

These hand drawings develop into computer generated visuals and animations to bring the vessel to life. Once the exterior form is finalised, attentions turn to the interior. How will it feel to be onboard?

Experiences and emotions balanced with practicalities and a luxury guest experience drive the decisions behind materials, lighting, textures, and form.

Created to bring uncompromised joy, the P50 Sport will grace the water for the first time this summer. Watch this space for more exclusive details… 👀



📸: Volano Media

"I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea." 🌊(Alain Gerbault, French sailor and writer)Where would ...
17/05/2026

"I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea." 🌊

(Alain Gerbault, French sailor and writer)

Where would you go if you had the freedom to explore?



📸 Waterline media & Volano Media

13/05/2026

It starts with a ring frame...

The build of every Spirit yacht, sail or motor, begins with handcrafted ring frames 🌲

The frames are made from thin lengths of Sipo Mahogany timber, laminated (or glued) together and shaped precisely over full-size, computer-generated drawings. Each frame is unique 💫

Once complete, the ring frames are set up on a strongback structure to form the shape of the hull. The backbone of the yacht, a single length of timber running from bow to stern, is then fixed into place. This is the skeleton of the yacht and from here she evolves like an organism slowly growing into a living creature 🐋

Find out more - search Spirit Yachts on Youtube.



🎥 VVolano Media

*RECRUITMENT DAY* ⚒️Looking for a new challenge or a change of scene? Our upcoming Spring Open Day takes place from 10a...
06/05/2026

*RECRUITMENT DAY* ⚒️

Looking for a new challenge or a change of scene? Our upcoming Spring Open Day takes place from 10am - 4pm on Friday 15th May.

We currently have roles available for experienced boatbuilders at our Suffolk yard, so if you have a passion for craftsmanship we would love to hear from you. The Open Day offers the opportunity to see current Spirit projects in build and to get to know our friendly and talented team 😊

Attendance is by appointment only - send your details to [email protected]



📸 Volano Media

*FOR SALE* to sail away this summer… ☀️ ⛵️Spirit C72 “Gwenhyfar II” is a thoroughbred Spirit yacht ready to take on her ...
30/04/2026

*FOR SALE* to sail away this summer… ☀️ ⛵️

Spirit C72 “Gwenhyfar II” is a thoroughbred Spirit yacht ready to take on her next adventure.

Currently available on Spirit brokerage, Gwenhyfar II is a beautifully handcrafted cruising yacht. Her timelessly elegant and spacious interior is a warm, home-from-home on the water, allowing you to step away from the noise and truly relax.

Thoughtfully designed with consideration given to every element, Gwenhyfar is in immaculate condition and comes with high-spec equipment throughout her deck and interior 💫

Where would you take her this summer? 🌎 🗺️

The beauty is in the grain…When hand-selecting timber, our Yard Manager and timber specialist Adrian carefully examines ...
24/04/2026

The beauty is in the grain…

When hand-selecting timber, our Yard Manager and timber specialist Adrian carefully examines the pattern and tightness of the grain. He also looks for the presence of “medullary rays” (silver or light coloured rings or stripes running across the grain) as well as sap pockets or knots in the wood 🌲

With over 20 years experience hand picking timber for Spirit, Adrian ensures only the highest quality wood is used in our modern classic yachts. Working closely with the supply chain, Adrian selects wood that has been responsibly sourced and chooses timber with the right characteristics for each element of the build, whether that be ring frames, hull planking, or intricate joinery.



📸 Volano Media

22/04/2026

Today, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the significance of Earth Day 🌎

Founded in 1970 by U.S. Senator Ga***rd Nelson, Earth Day is held annually to raise support for and awareness of environmental protection - something close to our hearts 💚

Responsible sourcing of timber from ethically managed forests has been at the heart of our ethos since Spirit Yachts was founded over 30 years ago.

We work with timber partners who are passionate about not only the quality of the wood, but also the long-term health of the woodland and the people who work there 🌳

At Spirit, we are far from perfect and there is always more work to be done to reduce our impact on the planet and its wildlife. We will continue to champion wood as a natural, renewable material and do our best to support the long-term health of our planet not just on Earth Day, but every day.



🎥 Volano Media

18/04/2026

That morning calm before the breeze fills in… ⛵️



🎥 Volano Media

13/04/2026

Sailing with purpose... Introducing the new Spirit R53 with PlanetSail ⛵️💨

Over the last ten years, the Spirit yacht racing community has grown in size and competitive ambition. In response to growing interest, the R53 retains all the hallmarks of a Spirit, whilst optimising for IRC and ORC racing.

Created in partnership with Ker Yacht Design and OneSails, the first R53 is sold and in build.

As Matt Sheahan explains, she is a modern classic with a difference. An insight below and the full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90l8yZSubzI&list=PLIMeErpjKpWwnq-MfbiWaxpO6h8CcooSd

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