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.
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.
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.
A spectacular video from this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma, released by J Class Association. The overall winner in the J Class has become superyacht Lionheart, beautifully designed by Andre Hoek.
Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma will be attended by such beautiful J Class yachts as charter yacht Range, Velsheda, Rainbow, as well as Lionheart, in addition to megayacht Athos and Firefly.