Last week, the meticulously designed Baltic 110 Zemi was christened and launched in Finland, marking the culmination of a two-year building period. The occasion saw the owner and his family imparting traditional blessings by breaking a champagne bottle over her keel as Zemi tasted water for the first time.
Zemi, primarily envisioned as a luxuriously fitted performance cruising yacht, is designed to escort the owner's family and friends on sailing escapades across the globe. Named after an ancient Caribbean deity, this sea goddess is built to exacting standards in advanced carbon composites, following the innovative design of Malcolm McKeon.
Transported by a low loader to Baltic's launch site in Jakobstad, Zemi journeyed through numerous bridges and a local railway line with elevated power cables. Her journey concluded on time as a mobile crane was primed to lift her into her natural habitat, the open water.
The christening and launch ceremony sparked a wave of celebratory emotions among the owner's party as they marked the onset of Zemi's worldwide voyage. The bottle of champagne used for the ceremony held special significance, preserved since their first yacht's launch in 2005. Watching the 565th yacht crafted by Baltic being craned into the water, project manager Tommy Johansson and his team took a moment to appreciate their extraordinary achievement.
Zemi's striking metallic bronze hull, extensive teak deck, and 'classic aggressive' superstructure became fully visible upon her submersion. She has unique features like a convertible central cockpit, a detailed fold-out transom and bathing platform, and a distinctive teak-skinned stern garage for a Williams tender. McKeon's signature wrap-over teak decking, extending onto the transom, was also unveiled.
Zemi's interior reflects the artistic genius of award-winning Swedish architect Andreas Martin-Löf. His minimalist style, combined with a focus on sustainability and 'craft,' manifests as a warm, comforting environment characterized by walnut veneer and lightweight honeycomb structures.
The propulsion system of Zemi echoes the owner's commitment to a green future. Instead of the typical controllable pitch propeller, a 247kW Danfoss motor with a direct drive to a four-bladed folding propeller powers the vessel. The absence of a gearbox and hydraulic controls results in weight and space savings, aligning with the overall lightweight design ethos.
Zemi is slated for a voyage of a lifetime. Her telescopic lifting keel and twin rudders guarantee a rewarding sailing experience with a broad range of anchorages. After trials off Jakobstad, Zemi will head to Norway, Svalbard, and Iceland before turning south towards Scotland. From there, she plans to cross the Atlantic to compete in the St Barths Bucket in 2024 and continue her worldwide voyage.
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