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.
The impressive 54m mast for the new 43m J Class super yacht J8 has recently reached Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam, the Netherlands. This majestic vessel is due to be launched in Spring 2015.
J Class Association has recently welcomed the prestigious Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw as its new Partner. The yard is currently working on the all-new J Class yacht, due to be launched in Spring 2015.
Set to run in the lovely England yacht vacation location – Solent from July 25 to 31, the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary Regatta will host such iconic vessels as J Class superyacht Lionheart, as well as the 160′ charter yacht Eleonora.
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.
Showcasing the tradition of the event, the majestic titans of the 1930s will return to the America’s Cup after 80 years. J Class yachts will compete in the J Class regatta, scheduled for June 2017.
At least three of the majestic J Class yachts – sailing yacht Lionheart, charter yacht Ranger and superyacht Velsheda -will attend the upcoming 2015 Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta, running in July.
Set to be hosted by the beautiful England yacht holiday destination – Solent from July 25 to 31, 2015, Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta will be attended by an amazing number of yachts, including the majestic J Class yachts.
Pendennis in Falmouth, UK is currently hosting three luxury vessels for refit: the 75,2m motor yacht Northern Light, the 65m sailing yacht Adix, as well as the J-Class yacht Lionheart.
A video presenting Claasen Shipyards – one of the most prominent yards in the Dutch luxury yacht building industry.
The all-new J Class book titled ‘Ranger to Rainbow’ has been successfully launched. It brings the story of the J Class yachts from the 1980’s to 2012.
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2014 came to its end yesterday, on October 5. The event hosted 4,000 sailors from all over the world, competing on some 300 Modern and Classic yachts.