J-Class Yacht RAINBOW by Holland Jachtbouw Finalist for 2013 World Superyacht Award

The noteworthy J-Class superyacht Rainbow has been nominated for the highly anticipated World Superyacht Award 2013. Launched by Holland Jachtbouw in 2012, the beautiful 40-metre Rainbow is an ideal vessel for both racing as well as chartering.

Yachting Developments’ yachts among finalists for World Superyacht Awards 2013

The respected NZ builder, Yachting Developments, is proud to report that its latest 100-foot superyacht Quintessential, as well as the newly refitted and legendary J Class charter yacht Endeavour have been shortlisted for the World Superyacht Awards 2013.

Major refit for 1948 classic sailing yacht ALERT by Claasen Shipyards

Designed by renowned Philip Rhodes, the beautiful wooden s-bottomed sailing yacht Alert will undergo an extensive refit at Claasen Shipyards. The yard will restore her to the as-new condition she was in when launched in 1948.

Video of the 40m Holland Jachtbouw superyacht RAINBOW showcased at MYS 2012

The well known Dutch manufacturer, Holland Jachtbouw, attended the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, with its beautiful 2011 J-class superyacht Rainbow on display.

K1 Britannia Kickstarter launched to help complete Britannia yacht’s refit

Scheduled to run for sixty days, K1 Britannia Kickstarter will offer a range of quality rewards, created in limited numbers. Taking part in the project, yachting enthusiasts and organisations have the unique opportunity to own a special piece of Britannia.

The rebuild of sailing yacht Britannia launched on Kickstarter

Sailing yacht Britannia was the most famous racing yacht in the world at the turn of the last century and now K1 Britannia are re-building this […]

Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open

Taking place from June 19th to 22nd, the 2013 Superyacht Cup Palma will be attended by such beautiful J Class yachts as charter yacht Range, Velsheda, Rainbow, as well as Lionheart, in addition to megayacht Athos and Firefly.

J Class 2012 Regatta DVD now available

The J Class Supporters’ website has announced the availability of the J Class 2012 Regatta DVD “The Legend Lives 2012”. It costs £25.75 incl. and can be ordered on-line.

The latest addition to the J-class revival – the 43m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht J8 designed by Hoek

Scheduled for launch in 2013, the splendid J-Class superyacht J8 was originally designed by Frank Paine in 1935. She now boasts design by Hoek optimised for the modern handicap rules of the JCA. Her hull has been already completed and is ready for the final stage of construction at Holland Jachtbouw.

New Website Features Added by J Class Yachts Supporters

The J Class Supporters’ site now boasts a new design and additional features, such as the Fleet Tracker page. By clicking on this page, it is possible to follow the yacht’s track during a race, if the AIS tracker is activated.

Yachting Developments among finalists in this year’s International Superyacht Society Awards

The prominent NZ company, Yachting Developments, has been chosen as one of the finalists in the 2012 International Superyacht Society awards with the splendid sailing yacht Antares III as well as the refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour.

Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai – Day 2

Today’s race of the 2012 Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai was marked by all kinds of weather conditions from gusts to light winds, and sunshine and rain.