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Holland Jachtbouw at upcoming Monaco Yacht Show 2014

This week’s Monaco Yacht Show will be hosting luxurious vessels by Holland Jachtbouw, including the 42-metre charter yacht Calliope.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 1

This year’s 25th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup officially kicked off yesterday, on September 1, 2014. Day 1 was marked by the victory of charter yacht Ranger in J-Class.

20,25m Bestevaer 66ST Yacht ANABEL – the longest sailing yacht to be displayed at Hiswa in-water Boat Show

The lovely 20,25m Bestevaer 66ST yacht ANABEL will be exhibited at next month’s Hiswa in-water Boat Show as the longest sailing yacht on display. The vessel has been superbly penned by Dykstra Naval Architects.

Holland Jachtbouw to build 51m sailing yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects

Set to be launched in Spring 2016, the all-new 51m Schooner will be built by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects. The 51m Holland Jachtbouw and Dykstra superyacht will comfortably sleep up to 8 guests and 7 crew.

Phase One of new buildings at Holland Jachtbouw set for completion towards end of 2014

Phase One of the new buildings at Holland Jachtbouw is due to complete towards the end of 2014. They will host the new superyacht projects, including a 46m Tripp sailing yacht.

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.

Expansion and new buildings for Holland Jachtbouw

As part of its expansion strategy, the prominent Dutch luxury yacht builder, Holland Jachtbouw, has started Phase One of the new buildings. This new space will provide for the new projects about to come to the company’s halls in Zaandam later this year – a 46m Tripp-designed sailing superyacht and the 51m schooner Rainbow II (ex Hamburg), designed by Dijkstra.

Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER returns to her home yard for refit

Monday, March 24, 2014, saw the arrival of the 1976 Royal Huisman sailing yacht FLYER to her home yard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands, in order to undergo a major refit. This legendary 65-foot ketch has been designed by Sparkman & Stephens.

St Barths Bucket 2014 to host 38 of the world’s largest sailing superyachts

Set to run from March 27 to 30, this year’s St Barths Bucket Regatta will be attended by 38 of the world’s largest sailing superyachts, including such spectacular vessels as the 60m Perini Navi mega yacht Seahawk.

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.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 supported by leading superyacht builders

The world-renowned superyacht manufacturers have shown their support of the Superyacht Cup Palma 2014. The largest yacht, which has registered for the race so far, is the 57m Royal Huisman superyacht Twizzle.

Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2014 marked by dramatic finale

Lighter shifty conditions provided for a dramatic finale to the 4th edition of the Superyacht Challenge Antigua. The overall winner was the 102′ sailing yacht Marama by a single point from superyacht Unfurled.