Yachting World

  • Digital Edition

Yachting World cover

M5 exclusive pictures: Ron Holland, an airplane and the largest ever sloop

  • Alexandra Groom
  • October 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 sailboat

The incredible M5 (ex-Mirabella V) is about to embark on a Pacific crossing, and seen here with her designer and naval architect Ron Holland.

m5 sailboat

Photo: Ron Holland

This 77.6-metre underwent an extensive two year refit at Pendennis in 2012 which saw three metres added to her stern, as well as the removal and re-stepping of her groundbreaking rig. This extra space has enabled her new owners to keep a private Carbon Cub sea plane on her stern.

m5 sailboat

Built at VT Shipbuilding and launched in 2003, she is the largest single-mast superyacht ever built, with an astonishing 90m mast. What was at the time considered to be a very daring yacht is now seen as one of the most iconic and recognised superyachts of the 21st Century.

m5 sailboat

She accommodates up to 14 guests across seven cabins and has 15 crew, as well as plenty of entertaining space not often seen on typical sailing yachts.

Originally published on SuperYachtWorld.com on April 16, 2015

If you enjoyed this….

Yachting World is the world’s leading magazine for bluewater cruisers and offshore sailors. Every month we have inspirational adventures and practical features to help you realise your sailing dreams. Build your knowledge with a subscription delivered to your door. See our latest offers and save at least 30% off the cover price.

Yacht, IMO 8979374

  • VesselFinder
  • Miscellaneous

The current position of M5 is at West Mediterranean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Valencia, Spain on Aug 28, 06:10 UTC. The vessel M5 (IMO 8979374, MMSI 319191100) is a Yacht built in 2004 (20 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands .

M5 photo

Voyage Data

Predicted ETA-
Distance / Time-
Course / Speed 
Current draught10.2 m
Navigation Status Moored
Position received
IMO / MMSI8979374 / 319191100
CallsignMDJS3
FlagCayman Islands
Length / Beam78 / 15 m

Ship position & weather

Recent port calls, vessel particulars.

IMO number8979374
Vessel NameM5
Ship TypeYacht
FlagCayman Islands
Year of Build2004
Length Overall 84.70
Length BP
Beam 16.70
Draught
Depth
Gross Tonnage1017
Net Tonnage
Deadweight
TEU-
Crude Oil -
Gas )-
Grain )-
Bale )-
Ballast Water )
Fresh Water )-
Builder
Place of Build
Hull
Material
Engine Builder
Engine Type-
Engine Power
Fuel Type-
Service Speed
Propeller-
Registered Owner
Address
Website-
Email-
Address
Website
Email
ISM Manager-
Address-
Website-
Email-
P&I Club-
Classification Society-
 

M5 current position and history of port calls are received by AIS. Technical specifications, tonnages and management details are derived from VesselFinder database. The data is for informational purposes only and VesselFinder is not responsible for the accuracy and reliability of M5 data.

m5 sailboat

Find anything, super fast.

  • Destinations
  • Documentaries

m5 sailboat

M5 is a custom sailing yacht launched in 2004 by Vosper Thornycroft in Southampton, United Kingdom and most recently refitted in 2013.

M5 measures 75.22 metres in length, with a max draft of 10.86 metres and a beam of 14.82 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 1,004 tonnes. She has a deck material of teak.

M5 has a GRP hull with a GRP superstructure.

Her exterior design, naval architecture and interior design is by Ron Holland Design.

Performance and Capabilities

M5 has a top speed of 14.00 knots and a cruising speed of 12.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

M5 has a fuel capacity of 60,000 litres, and a water capacity of 31,000 litres.

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

M5 accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 cabins. She also houses room for up to 15 crew members.

Other Specifications

M5 is MCA compliant, her hull NB is 4322.

M5 is a DNV class yacht. She flies the flag of Isle of Man.

  • Yacht Builder Vosper Thornycroft No profile available
  • Naval Architect Ron Holland Design No profile available
  • Exterior Designer Ron Holland Design No profile available
  • Interior Designer Ron Holland Design No profile available

Yacht Specs

Other vosper thornycroft yachts, related news.

Boat logo

The global authority in superyachting

  • NEWSLETTERS
  • Yachts Home
  • The Superyacht Directory
  • Yacht Reports
  • Brokerage News
  • The largest yachts in the world
  • The Register
  • Yacht Advice
  • Yacht Design
  • 12m to 24m yachts
  • Monaco Yacht Show
  • Builder Directory
  • Designer Directory
  • Interior Design Directory
  • Naval Architect Directory
  • Yachts for sale home
  • Motor yachts
  • Sailing yachts
  • Explorer yachts
  • Classic yachts
  • Sale Broker Directory
  • Charter Home
  • Yachts for Charter
  • Charter Destinations
  • Charter Broker Directory
  • Destinations Home
  • Mediterranean
  • South Pacific
  • Rest of the World
  • Boat Life Home
  • Owners' Experiences
  • Conservation and Philanthropy
  • Interiors Suppliers
  • Owners' Club
  • Captains' Club
  • BOAT Showcase
  • Boat Presents
  • Events Home
  • World Superyacht Awards
  • Superyacht Design Festival
  • Design and Innovation Awards
  • Young Designer of the Year Award
  • Artistry and Craft Awards
  • Explorer Yachts Summit
  • Ocean Talks
  • The Ocean Awards
  • BOAT Connect
  • Between the bays
  • Golf Invitational
  • BOATPro Home
  • Superyacht Insight
  • Global Order Book
  • Premium Content
  • Product Features
  • Testimonials
  • Pricing Plan
  • Tenders & Equipment

m5 sailboat

M5 is a 78.4 m Sail Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Vosper Thornycroft and delivered in 2004.

Her top speed is 16.0 kn, her cruising speed is 14.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 3500.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 7 staterooms, with 14 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1009.0 GT and a 14.8 m beam.

She was designed by Ron Holland Design , who also completed the naval architecture. Ron Holland Design has designed 39 yachts and created the naval architecture for 60 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by Ron Holland Design (5 other superyacht interiors designed), Nicholson Interiors (2 other superyacht interiors designed), Tracey-Jayne Canavaggio and Lucciana Vittoria - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.

M5 is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 2 sailing yachts in the 70-80m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 0.75 kn above the average.

M5 is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1411 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Marina de Valencia, in Spain, where she has been located for 2 weeks. For more information regarding M5's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

  • Previous Names: MIRABELLA V
  • Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Motorsailer
  • Builder: Vosper Thornycroft
  • Naval Architect: Ron Holland Design
  • Exterior Designer: Ron Holland Design
  • Interior Designer: Lucciana Vittoria , Nicholson Interiors , Tracey-Jayne Canavaggio , Ron Holland Design
  • Refits: 2021

Yacht featured in

Yachts like this, from our partners, sponsored listings.

  • Ordered by Shipyards & Yacht Brands
  • Ordered by Date
  • Yacht Designers
  • About and Contact
  • Yacht Support Vessels
  • Tenders & Toys
  • Some interesting other sites in the superyacht world

M5 (ex Mirabella V) restyled by Pendennis Shipyard

M5 's stern was remodeled at the  pendennis shipyard in falmouth, uk and completed her sail trials successful..

M5 was originally built in 2004 as Mirabella V . Until she is still the largest sloop with over 75 meters (length of the hull) and an almost 90 meters long mast.

Designed and manufactured by Carbo-Link with OYS making the fittings, the 34 new carbon fiber stays, and titanium fittings with built-in dynamic fiber optics have decreased the weight of the rig by 18 tons. The sail trials not only established the M5 ‘s potential speed but tested the new system and balance of the yacht under sail for the first time. During several hours on the water with challenging sea conditions, the remodeled boat performed well, reaching 17.7 knots in 18-23 knots of wind.

M5 Yacht ex Mirabella V

The project, due to be completed over the next month, has seen a collaboration between Pendennis and the original designer Ron Holland , to achieve the Owners idea of extending the stern by 3m which has created a new sleeker profile providing an impressive aft deck area. During the refit, Pendennis has completed extensive engineering works and the interiors have been redesigned by UK company Redman Whiteley Dixon .

M5 Yacht ex Mirabella V

M5 carries now a water plane on aft deck

Stepping the huge mast

Close to the wind when she was MIRABELLA V

Main Specifications of Sailing Yacht M5

Vosper Thornycroft
75.22 m (pre-remodel) / 77.6m (post-remodel)
14.82
10 m
Ron Holland
Ron Holland
Redman Whitely Dixon
Composite - Eglass
2004

SHARING IS CARING - THANK YOU!

Emma // super fast baltic 80 custom, che bella vita // beiderbeck designs // 19m daysailer, baltic 80 custom, zemi // baltic yachts, ribelle // vitters // malcolm mckeon // rémi tessier, atalante // claasen shipyards (truly classic 128), jongert 3200p, swan 98 // german frers // misa poggi.

About Publisher

Yacht Blogger / Yacht Journalist

Using a minimum of third party cookies for YouTube, Vimeo and Analytics.

Privacy Preference Center

Privacy preferences.

Google Analytics

One of the world's largest sailing yachts arrives on Vancouver Island

One of the largest sailing yachts in the world cruised into a small Vancouver Island community this week, drawing a constant stream of onlookers to the Mill Bay Marina.

At 78 metres long and nearly 90 metres tall, the sloop M5 is hard to miss.

m5 sailboat

According to Boat International magazine, the Cayman-flagged vessel is the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world.

The M5 sailed into the Saanich Inlet marina on Sunday, with a floatplane housed on its rear deck.

Built in 2004 by U.K. shipyard Vosper Thornycroft at an estimated US$50 million, the vessel is owned by Texas oil billionaire Rod Lewis, according to Boat International.

Marina staff say the vessel is due to depart on Friday.

Top Stories

m5 sailboat

'Seems very political': Greater Victoria teachers surprised by ministerial order on student safety

m5 sailboat

UBCM calls for province to pay for free transit for teenagers

m5 sailboat

B.C. senior recalls becoming trailblazing car designer

m5 sailboat

B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value

m5 sailboat

Video shows historic bridge in Kamloops, B.C., collapsing after fire

m5 sailboat

NDP flips, BC United flops, B.C. Conservatives surge as election campaign approaches

m5 sailboat

'Trove of extraordinary fossils' discovered in northern B.C., museum says

m5 sailboat

B.C. short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

Ctvnews.ca top stories.

m5 sailboat

New | Federal firearm buyback program has cost $67M, still not collecting guns after 4 years

The federal firearm buyback program has cost taxpayers nearly $67.2 million since it was announced in 2020, but it still hasn't collected a single gun.

No, these viral purple apples don't exist in Saskatchewan

If something looks too good to be true, it might be. That's the message from Saskatchewan horticulturists after customers have come into their stores hoping to buy purple apple trees this month.

'It's disgusting': Quebec minister reacts after body of boy, 14, found near Hells Angels hideout

The province's public security minister said he was "shocked" Thursday amid reports that a body believed to be that of a 14-year-old boy was found this week near a Hells Angels hideout near Quebec City.

Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years

Chris Knayzeh was in a town overlooking Lebanon's capital when he heard the rumbling aftershock of the 2020 Beirut port blast. Hundreds of tons of haphazardly stored ammonium nitrates had exploded, killing and injuring thousands of people.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including machine-guns

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has lost 205 firearms since 2020, including more than 120 handguns and at least five fully automatic weapons like machine-guns.

Influencer couple denies leaving kids alone on cruise

For most people, dinner on a cruise ship is a time to relax. But when influencer couple Abby and Matt Howard decided to kick back with a dinner à deux, they ended up kicking up a storm.

PM Trudeau names Anita Anand transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez quits cabinet

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped Treasury Board President Anita Anand to take on additional duties as Canada's minister of transport on Thursday.

Woman dead, toddler uninjured following B.C. police shooting, watchdog says

B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating the death of a woman who was shot by the RCMP after allegedly barricading herself in a room with a toddler early Thursday morning.

Tensions flare between Poilievre and Singh in the House after NDP says it will back Trudeau Liberals

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh got into a heated exchange in the House of Commons on Thursday, just minutes after Singh announced his party would not be supporting the Conservatives' first non-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.

Shopping Trends

The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.  Read about us.

Editor's Picks

19 things that are currently on our fall fashion wish list, 16 products that reviewers with anxiety swear by, little luxuries are important, so let me introduce you to a few hand creams that smell amazing, 19 essential tools and accessories everyone should have in their kitchen, 15 cleaning products from amazon canada that'll leave every inch of your home sparkling, 15 aesthetic organization products that won't be an eyesore in your home, 16 excellent, wish list-worthy gifts that cost less than $50, 15 of the best birthday gifts to give this month, 18 top-notch presents and gift add-ons that anyone would love to receive, 17 skincare products that reviewers swear improved their skin texture, the best gels, pomades, and waxes that'll keep your hair in place, canadians, ready your carts: amazon prime big deal days are on the way (and 20+ discounts you can snag already), from wayfair to walmart: here are the best deals you'll find online this weekend, from anthropologie to amazon: here are the best deals you'll find online this weekend.

m5 sailboat

Woman nearly shut out of mother's will sues brother in B.C. Supreme Court – and wins

Since she was a young girl growing up in Vancouver, Ginny Lam says her mom Yat Hei Law made it very clear she favoured her son William, because he was her male heir.

'Namgis First Nation touts success of land-based fish farming

The 'Namgis First Nation says a fish farm it owns near Port McNeill shows the potential of land-based aquaculture in B.C.

m5 sailboat

'Don't know where the animals came from': Runaway pigs rounded up in West Kelowna, B.C.

A pair of runaway pigs are in the custody of an animal sanctuary in the Okanagan after evading police and volunteers for hours earlier this week.

The Red Bridge, a historic landmark in Kamloops, B.C., was completely destroyed by fire early Thursday morning.

Pregnant pit bull with 10 puppies rescued from rat-infested B.C. home

Animal protection officers in British Columbia have rescued three pit bulls – including one that gave birth to 10 puppies – from a rat-infested home in Kelowna.

m5 sailboat

5 bison killed in collision with trucks at Elk Island National Park

Five bison are dead at Elk Island National Park east of Edmonton following an early Thursday morning collision.

Man charged with sexually assaulting a teen is an Alberta sheriff

An Edmonton man who is charged with sexually assaulting a teen boy is a member of the Alberta sheriffs, CTV News Edmonton has confirmed.

Alberta mayor apologizes for comments about killing feral cats

The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan apologized on Thursday for comments she made earlier this week about killing feral cats.

m5 sailboat

You can catch CTV News Calgary for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, right here

We've produced a special webcast edition of CTV News Calgary for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Dangerous offender who left Alberta woman in vegetative state denied parole

The Parole Board of Canada says a man who assaulted a young pregnant woman and left her for dead remains too dangerous to be released into the community.

Second-degree murder charge laid after woman found dead in Oyen, Alta.

A Vulcan, Alta., man has been charged with a Lethbridge woman's murder after her body was found in the Oyen area.

m5 sailboat

Lethbridge couple has car stolen while waiting for an appointment

A Lethbridge couple got a good reminder as to why you should keep your vehicle doors locked at all times.

Lethbridge police to hold low-light shooting training exercise Wednesday and Thursday evening

Lethbridge residents who live near the police range can expect to hear plenty of shots fired Wednesday and Thursday.

m5 sailboat

'I'm devastated': Manitobans cleaning up after surge of rain floods communities

Manitobans are continuing to mop up after a deluge of rain hit southern Manitoba earlier in the week.

Missing six-year-old boy disappeared after school breakfast program: Manitoba RCMP

Shamattawa RCMP are searching for a missing six-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday morning.

'They're dying up north': Possible parvovirus outbreak in Manitoba

A Winnipeg pet rescue is putting out a warning to dog owners across the city about a possible parvovirus in the province.

m5 sailboat

AI photo of purple apples growing in Sask. sparks attention, experts debunk image

A social media post of purple apples “growing” in Saskatchewan has sparked a lot of attention. However, garden experts say there's no such thing.

Sask. court orders trial in fraud case after $100K in stolen cash was traded for bitcoin

A case involving stolen funds from a Saskatchewan business being used to purchase cryptocurrency will be heading back to the courts, thanks to a new decision by Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal.

Tornado confirmed near Langbank, Sask.: ECCC

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has confirmed a tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Langbank, Sask.

m5 sailboat

Sask. mother says gym teacher at private Christian school hit her 7-year-old in the head with a relay baton

A gym teacher at a private Christian school in Saskatoon has been charged. Terra MacEwan, 44, is charged with assault with a weapon. A Saskatoon mother who spoke with CTV News says her autistic son was MacEwan's victim.

In letters to slain girlfriend's family, Thomas Hamp said he thinks weed caused his psychotic break

Thomas Hamp says he believed secret police were out to kidnap, torture, and kill him when he fatally stabbed his girlfriend Emily Sanche in February of 2022.

m5 sailboat

Ontario man to pay $1,500 surcharge after insurer says his SUV is at higher risk of theft

An Ontario man says it is 'unfair' to pay a $1,500 insurance surcharge because his four-year-old SUV is at a higher risk of being stolen.

Driver arrested after crashing into house in Toronto's west end: police

Toronto police say a driver who crashed into a house in the city’s west end early Friday morning has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.

How a group of Toronto tenants turned to a risky last resort and got a 'huge victory'

In the middle of the small crowd — near the tents, the lineup of kids awaiting face painting, the snack table — stood a jubilant Chiara Padovani. 'When I say 'tenant, you say 'power,'' she commanded to several dozen tenants, who chanted back with gusto. What looked like a summer block party in front of two north-end Toronto apartment buildings last month was a celebration of what renters who withheld payments for months called a 'huge victory.'

m5 sailboat

Francois Legault wants the Trudeau government to fall

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is calling on the Bloc Quebecois to topple the Trudeau government next Wednesday and trigger a federal election.

Labour Day train delay isolated incident, Via Rail CEO tells MPs

The head of Via Rail repeatedly told MPs a train delay over the Labour Day long weekend was an isolated incident, despite a similar event two years ago.

Graphic video of drive-by shooting shown at Montreal murder trial

A harrowing video has been presented to a jury at the trial of three men facing first-degree murder charges.

m5 sailboat

Man dies in hospital after shooting in Heron Gate area

Police say a man who was taken to hospital in critical condition after being shot Thursday night has died.

Voters in Bay of Quinte elect Ontario PC candidate Tyler Allsop as new MPP

A byelection was called for the Bay of Quinte riding less than a week after Progressive Conservative MPP Todd Smith, Ontario's education minister at the time, resigned his seat in August.

What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: Sept. 20-22

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend.

m5 sailboat

Maritime gas prices increase for first time in more than a month

Gas prices increased in all three Maritime provinces for the first time in more than a month.

Section of Herring Cove Road in Halifax closed to traffic after vehicle crashes into power poles

A section of Herring Cove Road in the Spryfield area of Halifax is closed to traffic in both directions following a single-vehicle collision Friday morning.

Bear removed from Dartmouth Commons, area open to public again

Police are asking people to avoid the Dartmouth Commons area in Dartmouth, N.S., as they assist with a wildlife call for a bear.

m5 sailboat

Four teens rob north London store, assault employee

Police say just before 7:00 p.m. four teens entered a business in the 1000 block of Adelaide Street North.

Heavy police presence in downtown London as result of weapons investigation

Police were focusing their attention on the northeast corner of Richmond and Horton, with members of the emergency response unit taking up positions at the scene.

Population of Southwold Township projected to double due to new development

Shedden, southwest of London, hasn’t changed much in decades – but word is spreading that hundreds of new residents could soon be calling the town home.

m5 sailboat

Ayr couple out almost $23K after closure of Kitchener pool store

Amber and Adam Brueckner have a pool-shaped hole in their backyard – and their wallets.

Missing family last seen in a rideshare vehicle in Kitchener, Ont.

New details have been shared about a missing family that was last seen on Sept. 1 in Kitchener, Ont.

Police seek to identify 'suspicious' person

Police are trying to identify a man who approached a woman and child in Wellesley.

Northern Ontario

m5 sailboat

Heroic dog saved his northern Ont. owner who had a massive heart attack

They say a dog is a man’s best friend. In the case of Darren Cropper, from Bonfield, Ont., his three-year-old Siberian husky and golden retriever mix named Bear literally saved his life.

Northeastern Ontario under a high forest fire rating

As northern Ontario gets ready to welcome autumn this weekend, it’s still feeling a lot like summer as provincial forest fire crews continue to battle blazes.

Driver hauling 36,000 kg of ammonia arrested for impaired driving near Timmins, Ont.

James Bay Ontario Provincial Police have charged four commercial vehicle drivers with impaired, including one who was hauling 36,000 kilograms of ammonia hydrate.

m5 sailboat

Newfoundland and Labrador monitoring rise in whooping cough cases: medical officer

Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer is monitoring the rise of whooping cough infections across the province as cases of the highly contagious disease continue to grow across Canada.

Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North

A 16-year-old biennial event aimed at fostering business in the country's eastern Arctic and northern regions has been cancelled indefinitely as a dispute unfolds between Inuit in Canada and a Labrador group claiming to share their heritage.

Cow cuddling: Why a Newfoundland farm is offering quality time with these 'gentle creatures'

Jim Lester’s farm hopped on the cow-cuddling trend in early August, and his time slots have been pretty well sold out ever since.

Stay Connected

m5 sailboat

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

m5 sailboat

World’s largest single-mast sailboat heads south after overnight in Departure Bay

NANAIMO — It was a brief stop, but still one which turned many heads towards Nanaimo’s harbour.

The M5, a 75 metre (roughly 250 feet) long and 88.5 metre (290 foot) high vessel, arrived in Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 17 and departed early Monday morning bound for Victoria as it continued its journey down Island.

It is due in Oak Bay Monday afternoon and previously moored off Hernando Island, near Campbell River, over the weekend.

Owned by Rod Lewis, owner of the Lewis Energy Group which is one of the largest natural gas producers in Texas, the M5 is comfortably the largest single-mast sailboat in the world with the speed to match.

m5 sailboat

While its listed top speed is 14 knots, Lewis is on record saying he’s gotten the ship up to 22 knots (around 40 kilometres per hour).

In addition to its massive sail, featuring the largest mast and jib of any sailing craft ever built, two engines provide power and were used to move the vessel out of Nanaimo Monday morning.

While it’s unclear whether Lewis is currently aboard, the vessel comfortably sleeps 16 guests and 17 crew members.

Formerly dubbed the Mirabella V, the M5 was launched in November 2003 and completed the following year.

The boat has undergone several major refits including in 2013 and 2019.

The M5 is valued around $50 million, with annual operating costs of roughly $5 million.

Join the conversation. Submit your letter to NanaimoNewsNOW and be included on The Water Cooler , our letters to the editor feature.

[email protected]

On Twitter: @NanaimoNewsNOW

' style=

More Local News

m5 sailboat

  • Member Login
  • Nanaimo & Central Island
  • Port Alberni
  • British Columbia
  • ClippersNOW
  • Water Cooler
  • Nanaimo Gas Prices
  • Smile Sundays
  • 5 Things Friday
  • Signature Dish
  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Submission Guidelines
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Information
  • Contest Rules
  • Accessibility
  • Real Estate Market Report
  • Submit an Obituary
  • Legal and Public Notices
  • Community Events

World’s two tallest masts of sailing yacht Salute and superyacht M5 serviced by Marine Results

  • Inspiration

Related News

Popular news this week, popular news this month, latest news.

  • Yacht Charter & Superyacht News >

Written by Chelsea Smith

Marine Results, an international rigging and structural inspection company has just carried out service work on the masts of sailing yacht M5 and superyacht Salute – two of the world’s tallest masts.  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 high rig belonging to the 75m yacht M5 (ex Mirabella) .  Sailing yacht M5 is not only the world’s largest sailing sloop but she has the world’s tallest carbon rig.

Marine Results personnel work on the gigantic M5 sailing yacht mast.

Marine Results personnel work on the gigantic M5 sailing yacht mast.

“We have worked extensively with both yachts since they were launched,” comments Jon Morris of Marine Results. “Following completion of the two most recent projects we reflected that we had just carried out work on the world’s two largest rigs in their particular construction category.  We are pretty proud of that achievement and the way that it illustrates our capabilities.”

In the case of the 56m Perini Navi yacht Salute, Marine Results carried out an extensive inspection after the team un-stepped the rig at the Perini Navi yard in La Spezia, where she was originally built.  Marine Results then worked with Perini’s mast division to complete the inspection on the mast and rigging systems. Marine Results specialises in a range of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques to check for concealed stressing and damage.

The second of the two record breakers, the M5 yacht had her mast pulled out as part of a substantial one-year refit at Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall.  Marine Results was called in to unstep the rig prior to an extensive modification programme which is expected to last until the end of 2012.

“Unstepping the rig was no small job,” said Morris. “The rig weighs a colossal 46 tonnes. To give you an idea of the size of the job, when we removed the boom vang, this alone was 9.5 metres long and weighed 900 kg.

“One of our strengths is our ability to deploy our teams around the world to carry out service work on dozens of the world’s most advanced racing and cruising superyachts,” concludes Jon Morris.  Marine Results is based in Hamble, England and La Ciotat, France .

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "World’s two tallest masts of sailing yacht Salute and superyacht M5 serviced by Marine Results".

  • Charity & Fund Raising
  • CharterWorld News
  • Classic Yachts
  • Coronavirus
  • Cruise Ship
  • Ecological Yachts
  • Expedition Yachts
  • Expert Broker Advice
  • Feature Superyachts
  • Interior Design
  • Legal & VAT Yacht Issues
  • Luxury Catamarans
  • Luxury Gulet
  • Luxury Phinisi
  • Luxury Trimarans
  • Luxury Yacht Design
  • Luxury Yachts
  • Marinas & Harbours
  • Marine Ecology
  • Marine Electronics
  • Marine Equipment
  • Mega Yachts
  • Modern Yachts
  • Motor Yachts
  • New Launch Yachts
  • New To Charter
  • Open Style Sports Yachts
  • Private Jets
  • Sailing Yachts
  • Social Media
  • Sports Yachts
  • Superyacht Crew
  • Superyacht Photographers
  • Superyacht Products & Supplies
  • Superyacht Refits
  • Superyacht Reviews
  • Superyachts
  • Uncategorized
  • Yacht Builders
  • Yacht Charter
  • Yacht Charter Destinations
  • Yacht Charter Picks
  • Yacht Charter Specials
  • Yacht Delivered to Owner
  • Yacht Designers
  • Yacht Events & Boat Shows
  • Yacht Fashion
  • Yacht Industry News
  • Yacht Photos
  • Yacht Racing
  • Yacht Racing & Regattas
  • Yacht Safety Equipment
  • Yacht Support Vessels
  • Yacht Tenders
  • Yacht Videos
  • Yachting Associations
  • Yachting Awards
  • Yachting Business
  • Yachts For Charter
  • Yachts For Sale

Quick Enquiry

Superyacht news:.

Email Your Yachting News to: news @ charterworld.com

Sailing Yacht MALIZIA

Perini Navi

The 43m Yacht VICTORIA

SPIRIT OF THE Cs

95m Yacht KISMET By Lurssen In London

Sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) leaves Pendennis after comprehensive refit

No Image Available

Successful sea trials for Ron Holland-designed mega yacht M5

Sailing yacht M5's 89m mast re-stepped at Pendennis by Marine Results

Sailing yacht M5’s 89m mast re-stepped at Pendennis by Marine Results

Refit of the 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis well underway

Refit of the 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis well underway

m5 sailboat

39m sailing yacht LINNEA AURORA launched by SES Yachts

m5 sailboat

MYBA Charter Show 2025 venue announcement

m5 sailboat

44m charter yacht JEMS offers 9 days for the price of 7 in August in Italy

m5 sailboat

Mengi Yay announce the launch of 48m superyacht SERENISSIMA I – the first hull in their S1 range

A first look at 55m superyacht PROJECT AGNETHA from Heesen Yachts

A first look at 55m superyacht PROJECT AGNETHA from Heesen Yachts

44m charter yacht JEMS offers 9 days for the price of 7 in August in Italy

Contemporary motor sailing yacht REPOSADO has been delivered and is now available for charter throughout Croatia

53m motor yacht MAIA launched by Radez in Croatia

53m motor yacht MAIA launched by Radez in Croatia

A dream yacht charter in the Mediterranean awaits on 65m luxury superyacht ZAZOU

A dream yacht charter in the Mediterranean awaits on 65m luxury superyacht ZAZOU

Luxury mega yacht ROCINANTE seen on sea trials after refit at Lurssen shipyard

Luxury mega yacht ROCINANTE seen on sea trials after refit at Lurssen shipyard

76m superyacht CORAL OCEAN offering charter special in the West Mediterranean

76m superyacht CORAL OCEAN offering charter special in the West Mediterranean

The Monaco Yacht Show 2024: a dazzling display of the best superyachts in the world and much more …

The Monaco Yacht Show 2024: a dazzling display of the best superyachts in the world and much more …

66m Benetti motor yacht IRYNA hits water in Italy

66m Benetti motor yacht IRYNA hits water in Italy

Explore the Western Mediterranean aboard 27m luxury yacht DANIDA

Explore the Western Mediterranean aboard 27m luxury yacht DANIDA

cz

Ryazan Oblast Zip code

Ryazan oblast zipcode.

Ryazan Oblast Russia Postal code format

IMAGES

  1. M5, the tallest single-masted sailboat in the world stands 290ft high

    m5 sailboat

  2. SUPERYACHT TIMES

    m5 sailboat

  3. M5 yacht (Vosper Thornycroft, 78.4m, 2004)

    m5 sailboat

  4. Inside M5 Yacht • Vosper Thornycroft • 2004 • Value $50M • Owner Rodney

    m5 sailboat

  5. 78m sailing yacht M5 close to completing refit at NCA

    m5 sailboat

  6. Spotted the Largest Single Masted Sailboat in the World in Fort

    m5 sailboat

VIDEO

  1. First Look at the 2025 Cadillac CT5 V Blackwing The New Face of the American Sports Sedan

  2. Ямаха 5 попадос

  3. Яхта "Минуэт 15" своими руками. Парусный слёт 2023 в "ВМК №1"

  4. Что нас ждет на рынке рыболовных лодок? Обзор новинок на Moscow Boat Show 2023 от компании BMPBOATS

  5. Анонс! New «Салют-585 HT»

  6. M5: World’s tallest single-masted sailing yacht! ⛵️ @AtomicAerials

COMMENTS

  1. M5: The largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world

    M5 is a 75-metre composite sailing yacht that was refitted from a 64-metre motor yacht in 2011. Learn about its history, design, performance and features from the owner and crew.

  2. M5 Yacht • Rodney Lewis $50M Sailing Superyacht

    M5 is a 77-meter sailing yacht built by Vosper Thornycroft in 2003. It has the largest mast and jib of any sailing craft ever, and is owned by US billionaire Rodney Lewis.

  3. Mirabella V

    M5, formerly Mirabella V, is a 77.6-metre sloop-rigged super yacht launched in 2003. She has a triple-headed sail plan, a lifting keel, a float-mounted Carbon Cub aircraft and can accommodate 12 guests and 17 crew.

  4. M5, the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world

    Discover the sheer elegance and power of the M5 sailing yacht. With her towering masts and sleek design, the M5 is the epitome of luxury and performance on t...

  5. M5 exclusive pictures: Ron Holland, an airplane and the largest ever

    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. The incredible M5 (ex-Mirabella V) is about to ...

  6. M5, Yacht

    The current position of M5 is at West Mediterranean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Valencia, Spain on Aug 28, 06:10 UTC. The vessel M5 (IMO 8979374, MMSI 319191100) is a Yacht built in 2004 (20 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands.

  7. 75.2m M5 Superyacht

    M5 is a 75.2m custom sailing yacht launched in 2004 and refitted in 2013. She has a top speed of 14 knots, a range of 5,000 nautical miles and can accommodate 14 guests and 15 crew.

  8. 84: M5

    M5, formerly Mirabella V, is a 246-foot carbon fiber sailing yacht with a 36,000-sq.-ft. sail area and a plunge pool on the foredeck. Built in 2004 and refitted in 2012, she is available for charter and has a crew of 14.

  9. M5 Yacht

    M5 is a sailing yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Vosper Thornycroft from United Kingdom, who launched M5 in 2004. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. M5 features exterior design by Ron Holland Design and interior design by Ron Holland Design. Up to 16 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, M5, and she also has ...

  10. M5

    M5 at anchor in Bedwell Harbour , BC Canada . Learn More: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/sailing-yacht-m5

  11. M5 yacht (Vosper Thornycroft, 78.4m, 2004)

    M5 is a motorsailer built in the UK in 2004, with a top speed of 16 kn and a cruising range of 3500 nm. She can accommodate 12 guests and 14 crew, and has a teak deck and a GRP hull and superstructure.

  12. M5 Yacht (ex Mirabella V)

    M5 is a 77.6-meter sailing yacht with a 90-meter mast, formerly known as Mirabella V. She underwent a major refit and restyling at Pendennis Shipyard in 2014, with new carbon fiber rig and titanium fittings.

  13. M5, world's largest single-mast sailing yacht, captivates Charleston

    The M5 boasts a carbon-fiber mast that reaches 290 feet into the sky. The superyacht is over 250 feet long and nearly 50 feet wide at the beam. M5, the biggest single-masted sailboat in the world ...

  14. M5 yacht, one of the world's largest, sails into Vancouver Island

    According to Boat International magazine, the Cayman-flagged vessel is the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world. The M5 sailed into the Saanich Inlet marina on Sunday, with a ...

  15. World's largest single-mast yacht docked in Charleston

    The City Marina has been under construction over the past year to allow larger ships, mainly yachts, to dock along the Ashley River. The M5 is the largest single-masted sailing yacht in the world ...

  16. World's largest single-mast sailboat heads south after overnight in

    The M5, a 75 metre (roughly 250 feet) long and 88.5 metre (290 foot) high vessel, arrived in Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 17 and departed early Monday morning bound for Victoria as it continued its journey down Island. ... Energy Group which is one of the largest natural gas producers in Texas, the M5 is comfortably the largest single-mast sailboat ...

  17. Ship M5 (Yacht) Registered in Cayman Is

    Vessel M5 is a Yacht, Registered in Cayman Is. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of M5 including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 8979374, MMSI 319191100, Call sign MDJS3

  18. M5 Yacht

    M5 yacht at Fraser. She is an exceptional sail yacht built by Vosper Thornycroft in 2004 to the highest standards.

  19. World's two tallest masts of sailing yacht Salute and superyacht M5

    Marine Results, an international rigging and structural inspection company has just carried out service work on the masts of sailing yacht M5 and superyacht Salute - two of the world's tallest masts. 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 ...

  20. Gus-Zhelezny, Russia: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024

    Gus-Zhelezny Tourism: Tripadvisor has 36 reviews of Gus-Zhelezny Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Gus-Zhelezny resource.

  21. Bogoslovo Map

    Bogoslovo is a hamlet in Ryazan Oblast and has about 129 residents. Bogoslovo is situated nearby to урочище Большой Колодезь and Surovtsy.

  22. Ryazan Oblast Postal code

    Ryazan Oblast Zip code. 390000 - Ryazan. 390005 - Ryazan 5. 390006 - Ryazan 6. 390007 - Ryazan 7. 390010 - Ryazan 10. 390011 - Ryazan 11. 390013 - Ryazan 13. 390014 - Ryazan 14.

  23. THE BEST Things to Do in Zaokskoye (2024)

    Things to Do in Zaokskoye, Russia: See Tripadvisor's and photos of Zaokskoye tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Zaokskoye. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.