Gerard Dykstra

2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundred Guinea Cup won by luxury yacht Lionheart

Saturday 21 July saw the 2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundered Guinea Cup, attended by the spectacular J Class yachts. The overall winner has become sailing yacht Lionheart, followed by superyacht Velsheda, charter yacht Ranger and Rainbow superyacht, respectively.

76m charter yacht STAD AMSTERDAM to be open to the public during the 2012 HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show

Measuring 76 meters in length, the exceptional classic charter yacht Stad Amsterdam will be berthed at this year’s HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show, open to public on Friday afternoon and over the weekend. Built by Damen Oranjewerf and designed by Gerard Dijkstra & Partners, this spectacular tall ship provides an impressive number of 14 lovely and elegant cabins to her guests.

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.

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.

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.

8th K&M Yachtbuilders Open Day, April 21, 2012

K&M Yachtbuilders opens its doors to everybody for the 8th time on Saturday 21 April 2012, exhibiting all of its lines from 45 to 88 feet, incuding Besteaver, Stadtship as well as Bestewind.

J-Class 40m super yacht RAINBOW JH2 due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February

The J-Class 40m super yacht RAINBOW is due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February. This stunning vessel, redesigned by well-known Dykstra & Partners is a replica of the famous J that won the America´s Cup against the charter yacht Endeavour in 1934.

Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II by Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders

Gerard Dijkstra, Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders continue to work together on the Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II, designed as a robust, practical ship with a traditional look.

49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials

The 49 metre sailing yacht Kamaxitha (project The Spirit of Tradition) was launched on the 13th of September by Royal Huisman and is currently undergoing sea […]

49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) launched by Royal Huisman

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman launch the stunning 49 metre superyacht Kamaxitha, previously known as sailing yacht Spirit of Tradition project.

ICOMIA to host free technical workshop at METS Trade Show

ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) will be holding the popular Workshop on New Technologies for the third year in a row at METS Trade […]