Sailing Yachts

Hull of the Dixon designed 45m sailing yacht Y3 arrives at Holland Jachtbouw

Holland Jachtbouw is happy to welcome a new addition to its family, the 45m superyacht Y3. Due to be launched in 2014, she is designed by well known Dixon Yacht Design.

The latest addition to the J-class revival – the 43m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht J8 designed by Hoek

Scheduled for launch in 2013, the splendid J-Class superyacht J8 was originally designed by Frank Paine in 1935. She now boasts design by Hoek optimised for the modern handicap rules of the JCA. Her hull has been already completed and is ready for the final stage of construction at Holland Jachtbouw.

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Passion and St Tropez go hand in hand

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez represents a great passion for sailing and for vintage yachts, in particular. The total number of 55 yachts belonging to the 114-strong Tradition division are eligible for the Rolex Trophy. The oldest is sailing yacht Marigold, designed by Charles E. Nicholson.

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show attended by 33,000 participants

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show has reported a huge success. Attended by 33,000 participants, there was a total number of 103 luxury superyachts on display, such as the 67m Alloy sailing yacht Vertigo – winner of the 2012 MYS design award.

The Caribbean Sailing Association measurers gather in Antigua to review CSA rule

CSA measurers met in Antigua last week to review the CSA rules ahead of the 2013 racing season.

New Website Features Added by J Class Yachts Supporters

The J Class Supporters’ site now boasts a new design and additional features, such as the Fleet Tracker page. By clicking on this page, it is possible to follow the yacht’s track during a race, if the AIS tracker is activated.

A video of the SW 100 RS luxury yacht CAPE ARROW by Southern Wind Shipyard

The splendid 2011 superyacht Cape Arrow is constructed by Southern Wind Shipyard as its third SW 100 RS cruiser. She boasts naval architecture by renowned Farr Yacht Design.

Tradition at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

Today’s racing was marked by tradition with such beautiful classic sailing yachts as Mariska, Hispania, Tuiga and Lady Anne yacht.

Oyster Palma Regatta 2012: Day 3

Oyster yachts racing in the 2012 Oyster Palma Regatta enjoyed spectacular weather conditions on the last day of competing, followed by the prize giving and a gala dinner, attended by 250 Oyster owners as well as their guests.

An amazing campaigning summer for the 34m Royal Huisman superyacht UNFURLED

Royal Huisman luxury yacht Unfurled has been very successful in this year’s regattas, including the Pendennis Cup, taking second place, as well as the Superyacht Cup in Cowes, winning the third place. This beautiful, 34-metre sloop is designed by German Frers and was launched in 2000.

Sailing yacht SW 82 RS by Southern Wind Shipyard

The respected South African company, Southern Wind Shipyard, is presently working on the SW 82 RS superyacht. This beautiful fast cruiser is designed by Nauta Design, with naval architecture by Farr Yacht Design.

Open Day and Sail aboard Southern Wind superyacht CAPE ARROW

Visitors to this year’s Genoa Boat Show will have a unique opportunity to visit the latest SW 100s luxury yacht Cape Arrow by Southern Wind Shipyard during four days of “Open Day and Sail” aboard this spectacular vessel.