Andre Hoek

Overall victory for Hoek-designed F-Class sailing yacht FIREFLY at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Beautifully penned by Hoek Design, the F-Class super yacht Firefly has become the overall winner of the 2014 Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta. The event was hosted by the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo.

Excellent performance of Oyster 885 super yacht KARIBU at Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Taken place in the fantastic Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo in early June, this year’s Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta was marked by the excellent performance of the Oyster 885 sailing yacht Karibu.

Exceptional first half of the year for Hoek Design Yachts

It has been a very successful first half of the year on the results board of luxury yachts designed by Hoek, including such outstanding vessels as the 180′ superyacht Marie as well as the J-Class charter yacht Ranger.

Sailing yacht ATALANTE ready for re-launch after annual antifoul with Absolute Boat Care

The lovely Claasen 2009 charter yacht Atalante is ready to hit the water, after her annual antifoul with Absolute Boat Care. A sister ship to charter yacht Kealoha, she has been beautifully penned by Andre Hoek.

Claasen sailing yacht LIONHEART wins first Menorca Maxi Regatta

Taken place from May 21 to 25, the inaugural Menorca Maxi Regatta 2014 was marked by an outstanding win of the J-Class superyacht Lionheart. This majestic vessel was built by Claasen Shipyards to a design by Andre Hoek in 2010.

Newly launched Royal Huisman sailing yacht Project 392 to feature complete set of Doyle Stratis Sails

Royal Huisman has launched the brand new 46m superyacht Project 392, superbly penned by Hoek Design. She will feature a complete set of Doyle Stratis sails.

Doyle Stratis sails for growing number of superyachts

The innovative 2013 Doyle Stratis ICE fibre for superyachts has proved increasingly popular. The company will soon start working on new membranes for the 52m Alloy charter yacht Red Dragon, which will be the biggest ICE sails made to date.

New order for third Truly Classic 90 Yacht announced by Claasen

Classen Shipyards is currently proceeding with construction of its third Truly Classic 90 yacht, destined for an American Owner. A sister ship to charter yacht Kealoha and charter yacht Atalante, she is due to be launched in Spring 2016.

MCM overseeing completion of third TRULY CLASSIC 90 Yacht

MCM has proudly announced that it is overseeing the completion of the third Truly Classic 90 yacht, currently in build at Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands. She is due to be delivered in Spring 2016.

Vitters sailing yacht MARIE wins St Barths Bucket 2014 in her class

Measuring 55 meters in length, the 2010 Vitters superyacht Marie has become the winner of the 2014 St Barths Bucket regatta in the Elegantes class.

Royal Huisman announces launch of 48m classic sailing yacht WISP (hull 393)

Measuring 48 meters in length over all, the beautiful classic superyacht WISP (hull 393) has been launched by the leading Dutch shipyard, Royal Huisman.

This year’s RORC Caribbean 600 Yacht Race to kick off on February 24

The eagerly awaited RORC Caribbean 600 will start on Monday, February 24, 2014, hosting a record number of 65 yachts. The largest vessel to compete will be the 203ft mega yacht ATHOS, designed by Hoek.