Holland Jachtbouw – a New Partner of the J Class Association

J Class Association has recently welcomed the prestigious Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw as its new Partner. The yard is currently working on the all-new J Class yacht, due to be launched in Spring 2015.

Video: 40m J Class sailing yacht RAINBOW by Holland Jachtbouw

A video showing the majestic 40-metre J Class super yacht RAINBOW, launched by Holland Jachtbouw to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects in 2012.

J Class Yachts to return to the America’s Cup

Showcasing the tradition of the event, the majestic titans of the 1930s will return to the America’s Cup after 80 years. J Class yachts will compete in the J Class regatta, scheduled for June 2017.

Launch of new J Class book: Ranger to Rainbow

The all-new J Class book titled ‘Ranger to Rainbow’ has been successfully launched. It brings the story of the J Class yachts from the 1980’s to 2012.

Holland Jachtbouw at upcoming Monaco Yacht Show 2014

This week’s Monaco Yacht Show will be hosting luxurious vessels by Holland Jachtbouw, including the 42-metre charter yacht Calliope.

Claasen Yachts Firefly and Lionheart Triumph at the 2014 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

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.

Keel of 50m Dykstra Sailing Yacht RAINBOW II laid by Holland Jachtbouw

Luxury sailing yacht RAINBOW II is currently under construction at Holland Jachtbouw. She will be built in the ‘spirit of tradition’ to a design by Dykstra Naval Architects.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 3

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.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 2

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.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014: Day 1

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.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014 to start today

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.

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2014 to kick off this week

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.