Dykstra Naval Architects

42m J Class sailing yacht HANUMAN (Endeavour II replica) by Royal Huisman for sale

Built by the respected Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman in 2009, the 42m J Class superyacht Hanuman (Endeavour II replica) is for sale. Having received the World Superyacht Awards 2009 prize and with naval architecture by well known Dykstra Naval Architects, this magnificent vessel provides 6 guests with the utmost in luxury in 3 lovely cabins.

The first interior images of the 130ft J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR refitted by Yachting Developments

Recently proved in the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the respected NZ builder Yachting Developments working on the refit of the 130ft J Class luxury charter yacht Endeavour has unveiled the first interior photos of this freshly refitted spectacular vessel.

K&M Cup 2012 attended by 11 K&M yachts

The K&M Cup 2012 reported a huge success, with participation of 11 K&M yachts. The overall winner of this successful race has become the Bestevaer 56ST luxury yacht HannaH.

World Superyacht Awards 2012: Judges´ Special Award for megayacht Hetairos

Having become the main reference in superyacht design and construction, the exceptional 66.7m megayacht Hetairos has been given an honour to receive the Judges’ Special Award in the 40m+ size range at the World Superyacht Awards 2012.

40m Holland Jachtbouw luxury yacht Rainbow to compete in the J-Class races

The J-Class regattas in England will host again the 40m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Rainbow, racing under the number JH-2.

Sailing yacht PUMULA (project Bugamena) launched by Royal Huisman

Royal Huisman project BUGAMENA, now known as sailing yacht PUMULA has been launched today by the Dutch shipyard and is currently undergoing the sea trials in Holland. Superyacht PUMULA boasts naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Rhoades Young.

66.9m megayacht HETAIROS with Ocean Yacht Systems´ hydraulic propulsion system among finalists for the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award 2012

66.9m luxury sailing yacht HETAIROS by Baltic Yachts, fitted with Ocean Yacht Systems´ hydraulic propulsion system has been nominated as a finalist for the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award 2012. Other finalists in the awards equipped by OYS are: the Yachting Development yacht Antares III, the Perini Navi superyacht Fidelis as well as the Alloy sailing yacht Vertigo.

4 Dykstra designed J Class Superyachts started the J Class Racing Season

It has been the first time in 75 years, that four Dykstra Naval Architects designed J’s, including the 130´ charter yacht Endeavour, the 129´ sailing yacht Velsheda, the 138´ superyacht Hanuman and the 41.55m charter yacht Ranger competed together in the St Barths Bucket Regatta.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Day 1 – Natures Deck Wash

Today´s St. Barths Bucket racing proved about as good as it gets, despite the unseasonable weather, featuring as usual the ‘Round the Island Race’ clockwise and an incredible fleet of 47 most impressive sailing yachts, hailing from every yacht building nation on earth, with a LOA of close to two kilometers in length total is mind boggling to any normal human being, even us hundreds of die-hard Bucketeers.