Claasen Shipyards

Sailing yacht Lionheart excels in St Barths

Designed by Andre Hoek and built by Claasen Shipyards, the 142ft J-Class sailing yacht Lionheart came second in the St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013.

Claasen Yacht LIONHEART to compete in St Barths Bucket 2013

J Class superyacht Lionheart by Claasen Shipyards will be one of the five J Class yachts to race at the 2013 St Barths Bucket Regatta that will kick off on March 28.

Claasen Shipyards – New Member of Holland Yachting Group

As part of its new marketing strategy, the well known Dutch luxury yacht builder, Claasen Shipyards, has recently joined the prestigious Holland Yachting Group.

Claasen Shipyards working on 72ft racer/ cruiser sailing yacht BOUGAINVILLE

The splendid 72-foot racer/cruiser yacht Bougainville is currently in build at Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands. Due to be launched this spring, she will comfortably accommodate her guests in the beautiful interiors, designed by bespoke Rhoades Young.

Major refit for 1948 classic sailing yacht ALERT by Claasen Shipyards

Designed by renowned Philip Rhodes, the beautiful wooden s-bottomed sailing yacht Alert will undergo an extensive refit at Claasen Shipyards. The yard will restore her to the as-new condition she was in when launched in 1948.

The largest Truly Classic sailing yacht TC126 by Hoek Design to start construction in January

The largest Truly Classic vessel designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects – luxury yacht TC126 is due to start construction in January 2013 at Claasen Jachtbouw in the Netherlands.

Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open

Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma will be attended by such beautiful J Class yachts as charter yacht Range, Velsheda, Rainbow, as well as Lionheart, in addition to megayacht Athos and Firefly.

Positive results for MCM Yacht Management at Monaco Yacht Show 2012

It has been a very successful Monaco Yacht Show for MCM Yacht Management this year. The company has signed up 4 yachts and 5 yachts are currently under construction with MCM acting for Owner.

Claasen Shipyards to build new Hoek 126 ft Classic Sloop.

Claasen Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a new yacht contract: a Hoek 126 ft Classic sailing yacht Sloop. Claasen Shipyards who is well […]

Claasen Shipyard donates trophies for the J-Class Regattas

Two historic trophies have been donated by Claasen Shipyards to the J-Class association for presentation to the winners of J-Class Regattas. The annual series for these […]

Hoek designed 25.9m sailing yacht VELACARINA by Claasen Shipyards to compete in the Pendennis Cup

At the moment, the 2005 luxury sailing yacht Velacarina by Claasen Jachtbouw is getting ready for this year’s Pendennis Cup, held from July 2 to 7. Designed by well known Andre Hoek, Velacarina is a Truly Classic vessel, boasting beautiful interior made of wood.

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 Opening Race

This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma started with perfect weather conditions. Class 1 is currently led by the 34m charter yacht Highland Breeze, built by Nautor Swan and designed by Frers, while the current winner of Class 2 is the 30m luxury yacht Reesle, designed by Hoek.