J Class yachts

A great success of Branagh Marine Composite Clients at The Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

Having been hosted by the breath-taking Mallorca yacht holiday destination from June 18 to 21, the 2014 Superyacht Cup Palma was marked by a huge success of the Branagh Marine Composite clients. These include the majestic Spirit 100 superyacht Gaia – one of their biggest winter clients of 2014.

Hoek-designed sailing yacht Lionheart Crowned King of the J-Class fleet

The overall winner of the J-Class in this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma has become luxury yacht Lionheart. This majestic vessel was built by Claasen Shipyards to a design by Andre Hoek, a regular race crew member of the Lionheart team.

Huge success of Royal Huisman yachts at Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

The recently concluded Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was a great success for Royal Huisman yachts. Frers-designed sailing yacht Unfurled became first overall.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014: Day 3

Day 3 of the four-day Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 was marked by another amazing race. Claasen sailing yacht Lionheart is still in pole position in the overall J-class rankings, with a one point lead over luxury yacht Hanuman.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014: King’s 100 Guinea Cup for HANUMAN and LIONHEART Yachts

The first race of The Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 saw superyacht Hanuman and Lionheart yacht share the King’s 100 Guinea Cup, with charter yacht Ranger taking an arbitration penalty after a port-starboard incident.

Amazing start to The Superyacht Cup Palma 2014

This year’s Superyacht Cup Palma was marked by a fantastic start. The event is being attended by five luxury vessels built by Claasen Shipyards: charter yacht Atalante, Heartbeat, sailing yacht Lionheart, Drumfire and Firefly yacht.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 to host the most competitive and closely matched fleet yet

Today, June 18, 2014, will see five outstanding J-Class yachts – Hanuman, Lionheart, charter yacht Ranger, Rainbow and Velsheda – attend the historic King’s Hundred Guinea Cup, before joining the 26 strong Superyacht Cup Palma fleet.

Absolute Boat Care preparing Yachts for The Superyacht Cup

Palma de Mallorca-based Absolute Boat Care is currently getting ready the beautiful classic J Class yachts for the upcoming Superyacht Cup. The popular regatta is set to kick off in the lovely Spain yacht vacation destination – Palma this Wednesday.

Exceptional first half of the year for Hoek Design Yachts

It has been a very successful first half of the year on the results board of luxury yachts designed by Hoek, including such outstanding vessels as the 180′ superyacht Marie as well as the J-Class charter yacht Ranger.

Claasen sailing yacht LIONHEART wins first Menorca Maxi Regatta

Taken place from May 21 to 25, the inaugural Menorca Maxi Regatta 2014 was marked by an outstanding win of the J-Class superyacht Lionheart. This majestic vessel was built by Claasen Shipyards to a design by Andre Hoek in 2010.

Superyacht Cup Palma 2014 to host an outstanding fleet of 25 yachts

An amazing fleet of 25 yachts will participate in this year’s Superyacht Cup Palma, running in the beautiful Spain yacht vacation destination – Palma de Mallorca from June 18 to 21. These will include the 40m Royal Huisman charter yacht Maria Cattiva.

Yachting Developments diversify to provide a full service offering for yachts

After a consolidation of staff in early 2013, the well known NZ luxury yacht builder, Yachting Developments, has diversified to come out stronger, providing a full service offering for yachts. This includes refit work, survey work and haul outs, interior fittings and new build work.