The overall winner of this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent has become the luxury sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger, superyacht Lionheart and luxury yacht Rainbow, respectively.
Day 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta saw a very close racing of the J Class yachts. In the end, the overall winner has become superyacht Velsheda, winning by just 5 seconds, followed by Lionheart, Rainbow and Ranger, respectively.
Following the recent J Class Regatta in Falmouth, the four luxury vessels participating in this popular race, comprising charter yacht Ranger, luxury yacht Lionheart, Rainbow superyacht as well as sailing yacht Velsheda now moved to the Solent, facing challenging weather conditions on the first day of racing. Charter yacht Ranger is currently taking the leading position.
After Day 3 of the J Class Regatta 2012 in Falmouth, sailing yacht Velsheda has once again confirmed her leading position, followed by charter yacht Ranger, taking second place and Lionheart superyacht, placing third.
Day 2 of the J Class Regatta 2012 in Falmouth finished with a great success for sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger and Lionheart superyacht, respectively.
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.
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.
Well prepared for transfer to any emergency, the paramedic of MedAire will be aboard a support RIB during this summer’s UK J Class regattas to provide an immediate help.
The winners of the J Class Solent Regatta, running from July 18 to 20, will be given an honour to receive the Corinthian King’s Cup trophy as well as the King’s Hundred Guinea Cup trophy, in addition to the Queen’s Cup trophy by Royal Southampton Yacht Club.
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.
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.