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.
The J-Class regattas in England will host again the 40m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Rainbow, racing under the number JH-2.
The Falmouth Regatta will be finally attended only by the four J-Class superyachts and not the six as expected, without the presence of the sailing yacht Hanuman as well as the charter yacht Endeavour. The latter is supposed to race only in the Solent regattas.
The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.
Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit.
The J Class Newport Regatta finished on Sunday 19th June with a thrilling final race; a wonderful tactical exhibition that showcased the very best of the […]
The J Class yachts VELSHEDA, sailing yacht RANGER and S/Y SHAMROCK V will be participating in the J CLASS NEWPORT REGATTA, the first of a series of global J Class events, culminating in the Hundred Guinea Cup race, Cowes 2012.