Classic Yachts

Departure of newly refitted 65m classic motor yacht SHEMARA from Trafalgar Wharf

Following her three-year refit, the 65m classic super yacht Shemara left Trafalgar Wharf in UK’s Portchester last month to undergo her final sea trials in Southampton.

Video: Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

A spectacular video from this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma, released by J Class Association. The overall winner in the J Class has become superyacht Lionheart, beautifully designed by Andre Hoek.

The final day of racing at Panerai British Classic Week 2014

Panerai British Classic Week 2014 has concluded in a spectacular style, with the overall victory for Christine and Giovanni Belgrano’s sailing yacht Whooper. The 2015 race will run from July 18 to 25.

Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 5

The Long Inshore Race was part of Day 5 of the currently running Panerai British Classic Week 2014. The whole fleet sailed the same course, which took the yachts out into the Eastern Solent for 25 miles of sailing in a 8-12 knot southeasterly breeze.

Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 4

Day 4 of the currently running Panerai British Classic Week 2014 featured one class race as well as the traditional Ladies Race. Racing will continue until Friday, July 18, 2014.

Video from the start of Camper and Nicholsons Trophee Bailli de Suffren in St Tropez

A video from the start of this year’s 13th edition of the Camper & Nicholsons Trophée Bailli de Suffren, which kicked off from the beautiful St Tropez yacht holiday destination on Saturday, June 28.

Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 3

Day Three of the currently running Panerai British Classic Week saw the fleet of 52 yachts attend exciting races in the Central Solent, run by Squadron Racing Ltd.

Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 2

The second day of racing at the currently running Panerai British Classic Week 2014 saw sailing yacht Nausicaa beat the big boats, followed by Whooper yacht, placing second.

Video from maiden voyage of Claasen sailing yacht LIONHEART

Video from the maiden voyage of the J Class super yacht Lionheart. This beautiful 43-metre vessel was built by Claasen Jachtbouw to a design by Hoek in 2010.

Panerai British Classic Week 2014: Day 1

Being hosted by Cowes in the UK, this year’s Panerai British Classic Week has successfully kicked off today, on July 14. Racing will continue until Friday, July 18, and will conclude with a Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 19.

Photos of Dykstra-refitted sailing yacht Shamrock V at Argentario Sailing Week 2014

Photos of the beautiful J Class charter yacht Shamrock V from her participation in the 2014 Argentario Sailing Week. This outstanding classic vessel has been beautifully refitted by Dykstra Naval Architects.

Sailing yacht Amadour becomes overall winner of 2014 Trophée Bailli de Suffren

Classic sailing yacht Amadour has won this year’s Trophée Bailli de Suffren, as well as the “Sword of Admiral Satan”. Second place went to the last year’s winner – luxury yacht Lelantina.