Two Claassen yachts, sailing yacht Firefly and superyacht Lionheart have shown outstanding success at this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup by winning in their respective divisions.
Yesterday, September 3, 2014, was marked by Day 3 of the currently running Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. In the Supermaxi Class, luxury yacht Firefly leads, going into the second half of the competition, but only by one point from Inoui yacht.
A fleet of Maxi yachts participating in the currently running Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup enjoyed clear skies and a fresh mistral breeze on Day 2. The J-Class leader is presently superyacht Rainbow.
This year’s 25th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup officially kicked off yesterday, on September 1, 2014. Day 1 was marked by the victory of charter yacht Ranger in J-Class.
This year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday location – Porto Cervo today, on September 1. The largest vessel to attend will be the 43,7m (143′) J Class superyacht Lionheart.
This year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is set to kick off in the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo this Sunday, on August 31. The popular regatta will host some of the world’s finest Maxi yachts, including the beautiful J Class yachts.
Preparations for the 2014 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and the 2014 Rolex Swan Cup are in full swing at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS). Both September Rolex Regattas will be accompanied by the usual array of exclusive social events.
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.
Video from the maiden voyage of the J Class super yacht Lionheart. This beautiful 43-metre vessel was built by Claasen Jachtbouw to a design by Hoek in 2010.
Photos of the beautiful J Class charter yacht Shamrock V from her participation in the 2014 Argentario Sailing Week. This outstanding classic vessel has been beautifully refitted by Dykstra Naval Architects.
Fitted with Carbo-Link’s carbon standing rigging, the majestic super yacht Lionheart has become the overall winner of the Superyacht Cup Palma in the J Class. The event was hosted by the fabulous Mediterranean yacht holiday location – Palma in June 2014.
To be hosted by the lovely Sardinia yacht holiday destination – Porto Cervo from August 31 to September 6, this year’s Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will kick off in less than two months. The popular Mediterranean regatta will be attended by such outstanding vessels as 100ft superyacht Esimit Europa 2 and the 216ft mega yacht Hetairos.