The first race of the J Class Regatta 2012 in Falmouth started with a delay caused by fog, with luxury charter yacht Ranger, currently taking the first place. She is followed by superyachts Velsheda and Rainbow, respectively.
Sunday saw the beginning of the practice for four luxury vessels, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta. These comprise charter yacht Ranger, sailing yacht Lionheart, luxury yacht Rainbow as well as superyacht Velsheda.
Lewmar will be present at this year’s superyacht regattas, including the J Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup. Four spectacular vessels competing in the J Class Regatta, such as luxury charter yacht Ranger and others will be fitted with Lewmar equipment, while the company will act as one of the sponsors in the Pendennis Cup.
Not long before the J-Class Regatta as well as the Pendennis Cup, the respected UK builder Pendennis is busy with three short refits, including the classic luxury yacht Mariette, the superyacht Bystander and the J-Class sailing yacht Velsheda.
The UK based ship repairer, Burgess Marine Ltd. offers its services, including both planned works and emergency support to Superyachts in the UK in 2012. Recently Burgess Marine has worked onboard the motor yacht Bystander, the sailing yacht Velsheda, the Hetairos superyacht, and the charter yacht Infinity as well as a 44m Feadship and a 64m Classic Motor Yacht.
The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.