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The Firestone family has owned Tamsen since 2007. Sisters Carolyn and Lena recall the pleasures of growing up sailing on this remarkable boat.

“We have a very close, extended family that includes many brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces and nephews with whom we often travel. Our father, Robert, started his boating life before we were born, with Vltava. By the time we were born in the 1980s, our father had Tamara. When I was three days old, I flew across the Atlantic with my mother and joined the boat in the Mediterranean. So I literally grew up sailing. Every winter we’d spend at least a month on the boat and every summer we’d spend three months aboard. Sailing was more than a vacation, it was a way of life. When I was eight years old, I was standing four-hour watches. We sailed to Alaska when I was nine. My sister and I helped cook and clean. There was a whole bunch of us on the boat, camping out, sleeping on sofas and on the floor, everywhere — siblings, cousins and close friends. Our family sailing trips meant we were all in it together and we were all part of the crew.

We have had two sailing yachts, both called Tamsen. Our current Tamsen, spearheaded by our brother Steve and named for our mother (his stepmother), was custom-built – our boat was designed specifically for our big, extended family. For instance, we needed large communal dining spaces. Also, our galley is on the main deck instead of below deck because we all like to cook together.

While Tamsen certainly is luxurious and beautiful, our life aboard is not what one imagines. The crew is made up of close friends and family, and we all pitch in and work together.”

“Growing up in a communal yachting family where we all worked together gave us an incredible foundation for our current lives. We learned to co-exist in a relatively small space, and we solved problems together. We had a real sense of responsibility to each other.

Every time we got to a new port, we were not only excited to be there, but we took pride in getting there. It was always a great sense of accomplishment. We were also exposed to different countries and different cultures. Tamsen has travelled from the Med to the South Pacific, to Australia and to the Caribbean.

My two-year-old son already feels very much a part of the boat. The sense of love and family togetherness has translated to our adult lives. Four of our siblings work together professionally for a mental health non-profit called the Glendon Association and we have a website called PsychAlive.org – psychology for everyday life. We owe a lot of who we are to our sailing together as a family.”

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A Holiday Home on the Move

By Kate Singleton

• Nov. 20, 2008

The Firestones of California are an extended family with a close-knit circle of friends, all of whom have been involved in projects together since they were children. They all get along so well that they call themselves FFF, for Firestone Family and Friends.

And now the FFF share a holiday home: a 52-meter (171-foot) yacht named Tamsen. It is always on the move, most recently in the waters off New Zealand and next summer the FFF is thinking about taking it to the Mediterranean or Alaska.

Launched in April 2007, the Tamsen is deep blue of hull and light and airy in superstructure. It was built by Perini Navi of Viareggio, Italy, one of the yachting world's best-known construction companies.

Each Perini vessel takes around three years to build and costs more than 500,000 euros ($625,000) per meter of length, depending on the degree of customization.

Sailing as an expression of teamwork has long been part of the Firestone ethos. In 1973, Robert Firestone, the clinical psychologist and author, inspired seven California families to buy an unfinished wooden schooner called the Vltava. The aim was to get their teenagers involved in work on the boat and, through the effort, to nurture parent-child relationships.

The project culminated in 1976 with a successful two-year circumnavigation involving 11 youngsters aged 14 to 19. The skipper for that voyage was 16-year-old Steve Firestone, Robert's son.

Many years later, Steve Firestone married the person whose design expertise gave the Tamsen much of its distinctive look. Although Steve and Sue Firestone now are divorced, they still agree on many matters and the Tamsen's interiors were entrusted to sfa design, Sue Firestone's interior design business based in Santa Barbara, Calif.

"We worked very closely with the Perini team," Ms. Firestone said. "There was a constant back and forth for more than two and a half years, from the initial space planning to furniture design and fabric selection."

The project was not a small one – the five-cabin area alone totals 128 square meters (1,378 square feet), with another 111 square meters (1,195 square feet) devoted to the saloon and wheelhouse.

Sfa's ideas for the Tamsen's interior were shaped in close collaboration with FFF members, who include John Zamir, the ship's captain – who was just 6 when he joined the Vitava's circumnavigation crew, and Julie Lubin, once the Vitava's youngest crew member and now the chief financial consultant for all the Firestone family businesses.

Steve Firestone and his stepmother, Tamsen Firestone, whose name was the inspiration for the yacht's title, had definite ideas about the overall layout as well as the function of each room. "They came up with creative solutions to ensure an optimal, versatile layout that would carry out our personal vision," while also matching Perini's classical standards, Sue Firestone said.

Each area in the Tamsen was designed to use natural lighting. The saloon, dining area and staterooms all mix the warm tones of Italian leathers with fabrics whose printed motifs were drawn from paintings by Robert Firestone.

The Tamsen is crewed by FFF members but doing away with the standard crew quarters was not an option, Sue Firestone said, because "we always had to consider an eventual resale of the yacht."

"However, the Tamsen was designed with more open spaces, large comfortable sitting areas and more ease of movement between the areas that are traditionally divided between owner and crew," she said, adding, "Our crew quarters, which cover 131 square meters (1,410 square feet), sleep six comfortably."

"We also raised the galley to the boat's main deck instead of having it tucked away in the lower level with the crew's quarters" because cooking is a social activity for the family, Ms. Firestone said.

On a recent voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti, the Tamsen's functional ingenuity inspired Ms. Firestone to think differently about the interiors that sfa is developing for a hotel client.

"Living on the Tamsen has helped me focus on space," she said. "For every home we design I find myself constantly thinking about how to keep from wasting any square footage and trying to find dual purposes for every furniture piece."

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The latest mega-yacht visitor to the deep water anchoring spots off the Bridgeway Promenade  in Sausalito is the Tamsen , a 171-foot long super-yacht.  The shot above was taken from an editor's deck in the early morning overcast.

The Tamsen is a full 12 feet shorter than Larry Ellision's Zenji , which was moored in a similar spot just a few weeks ago.  The owner is an executive named Steve Firestone, we have video of the vessel below  and you can read about Firestone and the yacht here .  It was built in Italy at the Perini Shipyards, where the yachts apparently cost abpout $21,000 per inch of length.  Yes, we said "inch."

Update:  Late this morning the Tamsen moved from the Bridgeway Promenade up to the Schoonmaker Yacht Harbor, where it is currently anchored.

In 2009 we were fascinated by the arrival of the Attessa, where  we were the ones to identify the mysterious vessel .   Last year the big visitor was  the bizarre "A" of a Russian billionaire .  We find the tall ships style of this summer's visitors to be far more graceful additions to our views!

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The sailing yacht TAMSEN is a superyacht of impressive proportions. This 52 m (171 ft) luxury yacht was a new build that was completed by at Perini Navi in 2007. TAMSEN used to be the project or yacht name C.2094. Superyacht TAMSEN is a well designed yacht that can accommodate as many as 12 guests on board and has a total of 5 qualified crew. The firm of naval architecture that made this yacht's design work for this ship was Perini Navi. Perini Navi was also the one who saw out this boat's interior styling.

The Construction & Design relating to Luxury Yacht TAMSEN

The yacht's general design work came from Perini Navi. The professional naval architect plans are the work of Perini Navi. Sailing Yacht TAMSEN received her elegant interior designing from the interior design skills of Perini Navi. Built by Perini Navi this vessel was completed in the recognised yachting country Italy. She was successfully launched in Viareggio in 2007 before being handed over to the owner. A fairly large area is manifested with a maximum beam (width) of 10.27 metres / 33.7 feet. With a 8.39m (27.5ft) draught (maximum depth) she is reasonably 8.39 (27.5 ft). The material steel was used in the building of the hull of the sailing yacht. Her superstructure above deck is created from aluminium. In 2008 further refitting and modernisation was in addition finished.

Engineering & Speed For S/Y TAMSEN:

She utilises twin proven CATERPILLAR diesel engine(s) and can find a impressive max continuous speed of 15 knots. The main engine of the ship creates 965 horse power (or 720 kilowatts). Her total HP is 1930 HP and her total Kilowatts are 1440. TAMSEN has a/an industrious cruise speed is 12 knots which makes a range of 3400.

Superyacht TAMSEN Has The Following Guest Accommodation:

Having cabins for a maximum of 12 visiting passengers sleeping aboard, the TAMSEN accommodates everyone comfortably. The boat utilises approx 5 able crew to run.

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During October 2009 TAMSEN went to Chula Vista, in United States. TAMSEN has cruised the waters including San Diego County during the month of October 2009.

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GEMS II, a 40.5 m Motor Yacht built in Turkey and delivered in 2009, is the flagship of Tamsen Yachts .

Her top speed is 20.0 kn, her cruising speed is 17.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 1340.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 8 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 360.0 GT and a 8.6 m beam.

She was designed by Tamsen Yachts , who also completed the naval architecture and designed the interior. Tamsen Yachts has designed 2 yachts, created the naval architecture for 2 yachts, and designed the interior of 2 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

GEMS II is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 618 motor yachts in the 40-45m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 0.77 kn above the average, and her top speed 0.44 kn above the average.

GEMS II is currently sailing under the France flag (along with a total of other 113 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near France. For more information regarding GEMS II's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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• Name: GEMS II
• Previous Names: TATII,GEMS 2
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• Builder: Tamsen Yachts
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Superyacht Quantum H promises to deliver an outstanding charter vacation

The 40m/131'3" motor yacht 'Quantum H' by shipyard Tamsen Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Tamsen Yachts.

Motor yacht Quantum H boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.

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Built in 2008, Quantum H offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 4 doubles and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

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Keeping comfortable and entertained on Quantum H is easy thanks to the available amenities including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

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Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 1,200 nautical miles from her 30,000 litre fuel tanks at 14 knots. Her low draft of 1.6m/5'3" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Quantum H features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Equipped with a selection of water-toys Quantum H lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these is a towable toy offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there is a SEABOB, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Quantum H also features wakeboards, fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Quantum H has you covered - with three tenders, including a 8.3m/27'3" Hunton RIB.

Quantum H and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request.

Motor yacht Quantum H has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Quantum H has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Quantum H is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 8.3m  /  27'3 Hunton RIB 300 HP engine
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Summer Season

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€155,000 p/week + expenses Approx $172,500

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€175,000 p/week + expenses Approx $194,500

Cruising Regions

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October - April

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