11 Teenagers Sailed Around the World. Decades Later, They Built THIS Superyacht!

Watch the exclusive interview with Steve Firestone, one of the owners of TAMSEN, on Yacht Podcasts: https://youtu.be/FBmXpCX6aoQ For more information about TAMSEN: https://www.northropandjohnson.com/yachts-for-sale/tamsen-172-perini-navi Brokers Contact: Ed Dickinson https://go.nandj.com/nfnhd8 Kevin Merrigan https://www.northropandjohnson.com/our-team/yacht-sales-brokers/kevin-merrigan Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channels: @YachtsForSaleBlog https://www.youtube.com/@Yachtsforsaleblog @YachtsForCharter https://www.youtube.com/@YachtsforCharter @YachtBuilders https://www.youtube.com/@yachtbuilders @YachtPodcasts https://www.youtube.com/@YachtPodcasts Every so often I step aboard a yacht and discover that the most interesting thing about her isn't the yacht at all. It's the people who own her. And I can honestly say that TAMSEN, a beautiful 52-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht, is one of the finest examples of that I've ever encountered. Imagine eleven teenagers setting off to sail around the world together in the 1970s. Now imagine those same friends, nearly fifty years later, still enjoying life at sea together, this time aboard a magnificent sailing superyacht they had built specifically for themselves. That's the story behind TAMSEN, and it's a rather wonderful one. I met Steve Firestone, one of the owners, the day before filming, and he explained how their extraordinary friendship had shaped practically every aspect of the yacht. Take the galley, for example. On most Perini Navis of this size, you'd expect to find the bridge in that part of the yacht. But Steve and his friends had other ideas. They wanted a proper country kitchen, somewhere everyone could gather, cook, talk and enjoy each other's company. So they put the bridge upstairs instead. And frankly, I think it's a brilliant decision. Then there's the flybridge, with its Jacuzzi, bar and generous seating areas, the sheltered aft cockpit and even the two large tenders designed to get everyone ashore. The yacht has been built around a very simple idea: bringing people together. There are even places where guests can sleep under the stars, something Steve tells me has been enjoyed by both children and adults over the years. Of course, TAMSEN is also a serious sailing yacht. Built in 2007 and refitted again in 2026, when she received new Doyle sails, she's travelled to an extraordinary number of destinations. Her practical layout, engineering spaces and flexible accommodation reflect the experience of owners who have spent much of their lives sailing rather than simply sitting in marinas. I must admit that when I heard Steve would have several friends and family members aboard during filming, I wondered how we were going to manage. Filming a walkthrough with guests on board can be rather challenging. But within minutes of arriving, I realised how fortunate we were. People were sitting together in the galley, laughing, telling stories and offering us coffee and something to eat. Ten of the original eleven teenage sailors were aboard that morning. There was a warmth and happiness about the place that no yacht brochure could ever convey. And that, I think, is what makes TAMSEN so special. She's not simply a beautiful yacht with an impressive cruising history. She's been the setting for decades of friendships, family gatherings and adventures that have taken her owners around the world. Steve also sat down with me for a separate interview, where he tells the extraordinary story of those early sailing adventures, how they eventually came to build TAMSEN and why the family has now decided to sell her. I really do recommend watching it, because it gives an entirely different perspective on what yacht ownership can mean. Highlights: -Two large tenders and their dedicated tender wells -Wide side decks and the sheltered aft cockpit -The flybridge, Jacuzzi, bar and outdoor entertaining areas -Why some guests prefer sleeping under the stars -The raised pilothouse and captain's accommodation -The magnificent country kitchen and why it was designed that way -Crew quarters, laundry and extensive storage -The engine room and long-distance cruising capabilities -The main saloon and its unusual dining arrangement -Five guest staterooms and flexible accommodation -The full-beam owner's stateroom -The remarkable friendships that have shaped life aboard TAMSEN I hope you enjoy this walkthrough as much as I enjoyed filming it. And if you're considering buying TAMSEN find the brokers contact on the top of the description. Follow Yachts For Sale Blog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yachtsforsaleblog/ Partner channels: @MarineMaxOnline @FraserYachtsSuperyachtSales @NorthropJohnson If you are interested in becoming a yacht broker: www.yachtbrokermasterclass.com And if you would like to keep updated on events at the Yachts For Sale YouTube team, you can join the free INSIDE INFO newsletter at: www.yachtsforsaleblog.com