Gerard Dykstra

New J Class sailing yacht YANKEE unveiled by Dykstra Naval Architects and Holland Jachtbouw

Designs for a replica of J Class sailing yacht Yankee have been proudly unveiled by Dykstra Naval Architects and Holland Jachtbouw. The original Yankee participated in the round robin series to defend the America’s Cup in 1930.

Photos: 63m Mikhail S Vorontsov Yacht

Photos of the 63,5m super yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov by Dream Ship Victory, launched by Balk Shipyard in February 2013.

RORC Caribbean 600 to host sensational fleet of yachts

Next week will be marked by the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 yacht race. To be hosted by the lovely Antigua yacht holiday destination, the popular Caribbean regatta will be attended by such outstanding vessels as the 203′ charter yacht ATHOS – the largest vessel to compete this year.

Video: 40m J Class sailing yacht RAINBOW by Holland Jachtbouw

A video showing the majestic 40-metre J Class super yacht RAINBOW, launched by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects in 2012.

Dramatic finale to 4th Superyacht Challenge Antigua

The recently concluded Les Voiles de St. Barth 2015 was marked by a dramatic finale, delivering one of the closest finishes in the history of superyacht racing. The overall winner has become the 102′ superyacht Marama.

Sailing yacht MALTESE FALCON with ‘DynaRig’ by MAGMA Structures

MAGMA Structures is a global leader in composite technology. The company’s work includes creating an advanced ‘Dynarig’ – a highly efficient, reliable, practical, easy to use and, above all, safe sailing system – for the 88m Perini Navi luxury charter yacht Maltese Falcon.

Dykstra-designed yachts to be exhibited at boot Dusseldorf 2015

Dykstra-designed yachts will be presented at this month’s boot Dusseldorf 2015. The latest luxury vessel designed by this prestigious Dutch design firm is the 56m superyacht Aquarius, currently under construction at Royal Huisman.

New 56m sailing yacht AQUARIUS by Dykstra Naval Architects and Royal Huisman

Dykstra Naval Architects and Royal Huisman have proudly announced a new order for the 56m super yacht Aquarius, due to be delivered in the autumn of 2017. This beautiful classic ketch boasts elegant interiors by Mark Whiteley Design.

New 105m DYNARIG Yacht by Oceanco and Dykstra

Designed by Dykstra Naval Architects, the impressive 105m Dynarig superyacht is currently under construction at Oceanco. She is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2016.

New superyacht projects for Rondal

Rondal’s order book is full of new exciting projects, including the complete rig package for a radical 58m sloop from Dubois Naval Architects and Royal Huisman, unveiled at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show.

100-foot limit lifted for 2015 Rolex Fastnet and Rolex Middle Sea Races

The 100-foot (30,47m) LOA monohull limit has been raised for the 2015 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race as well as the Rolex Middle Sea Race. This will entice yachts over 100ft to compete.

Delivery of 20,25m Bestevaer 66ST sailing yacht ANABEL

The lovely 20,25m Bestevaer 66ST sailing yacht ANABEL has been successfully handed over to her Owner, following her participation in the 2014 HISWA in-water Boat Show in Amsterdam. The vessel was built by KM Yachtbuilders to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects.