SPIRIT OF THE C’S is a magnificent 64-metre sailing yacht built by the legendary Italian shipyard Perini Navi and delivered in 2003, celebrated as one of the largest and fastest aluminium sailing yachts in the world. Formerly named Felicita West and kept in exceptional condition through a series of refits, most notably an extensive refit that brightened and modernised her interior and added a huge sundeck extension, she combines thrilling sailing performance with the very highest levels of luxury and comfort. Her elegant, understated exterior styling is the work of Nuvolari Lenard, while her naval architecture comes from the celebrated Ron Holland Design, and her multi-award-winning interior, which took the Sailing Yacht Interior Design honour at the International Yacht and Aviation Awards, is light, bright and minimalist. Built on an aluminium hull and superstructure with some 1,800 square metres of sail area and a long waterline, she is capable of high speeds under sail in excess of 16 knots, while her deep lifting keel provides both remarkable upwind performance and a very stable, comfortable motion at anchor. Her generously wide beam of 12.7 metres gives her enormous internal volume, sweeping decks and sheltered side decks, and her contemporary interior is a serene composition of teak and holly floors, plush seating and a sleek, slender glass fireplace that adds a subtle, sophisticated accent to the main salon. Forward, with 180-degree panoramic views, a social wet bar sits to starboard and a formal dining area to port, creating wonderful spaces for both entertaining and quiet relaxation. Life on deck unfolds across two levels and is exceptional. The vast flybridge comfortably seats a full complement of guests in sun or shade and includes a second alfresco dining area and bar, while the shaded sunken aft cockpit is a favourite spot where the crew transforms the scene from informal breakfast through buffet lunch to sumptuous dinner. A jacuzzi, sun loungers and a built-in barbecue complete her sun-filled outdoor spaces, and a large fold-down swim platform provides superb access to the water and a landing for her tenders and toys, from jet skis and Seabobs to wakeboards and paddleboards. Accommodation is arranged for up to 10 guests, and up to 12 in family situations, across five superior en-suite cabins. The luxurious full-beam master suite runs the full width of the yacht amidships and features a private sitting room, a walk-in wardrobe and an oversized bath, while a VIP cabin and further double and twin cabins, several with Pullman berths for children, complete a flexible, family-friendly layout, all with full en-suite facilities, climate control and entertainment systems. A professional crew of eleven delivers seamless, five-star service and a superb sailing experience throughout. SPIRIT OF THE C’S spends the summer season cruising the Mediterranean, from the French Riviera and the Amalfi Coast to the islands of Greece, and the winter in the Caribbean, and offers charter guests a rare combination of record-setting sailing performance, award-winning contemporary design, exceptional outdoor living and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere aboard one of the most impressive sailing yachts of her size on the charter market.
