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.

New Hybrid propulsion system by WhisperPower USA introduced at the 2012 FLIBS

WhisperPower USA are to unveil their new hybrid propulsion and power systems for megayachts to the North American market at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Boat […]

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.

Claasen Shipyards to build new Hoek 126 ft Classic Sloop.

Claasen Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a new yacht contract: a Hoek 126 ft Classic sailing yacht Sloop. Claasen Shipyards who is well […]

2012 International Design Awards Finalists announced by ISS

The 2012 ISS Design Awards finalist have been announced today, with the winners to be announced on the 25th October at the ISS’s annual International Design Awards Gala.

Hoek designed luxury yacht LIONHEART wins the historic Kings Hundred Guinea Cup

The legendary Kings Hundred Guinea Cup went to the Claasen Jachtbouw built and Andre Hoek designed superyacht Lionheart, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent. This splendid vessel competed along with other beautiful J Class yachts, including Velsheda superyacht, charter yacht Ranger as well as luxury yacht Rainbow.

Secretary of the J Class Association retires

Having worked as Secretery of the J Class Association for the last 12 years, David Pitman now retires. He helped develop, construct and launch four J Class yachts, including charter yacht Ranger in 2002, luxury yacht Hanuman in 2009, Lionheart superyacht in 2010 as well as superyacht Rainbow in 2012.

2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundred Guinea Cup won by luxury yacht Lionheart

Saturday 21 July saw the 2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundered Guinea Cup, attended by the spectacular J Class yachts. The overall winner has become sailing yacht Lionheart, followed by superyacht Velsheda, charter yacht Ranger and Rainbow superyacht, respectively.

2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 3 – The overall winner becomes Velsheda superyacht

The overall winner of this year’s J Class Regatta in the Solent has become the luxury sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger, superyacht Lionheart and luxury yacht Rainbow, respectively.

2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 2 – Luxury yacht Velsheda takes the leading position

Day 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta saw a very close racing of the J Class yachts. In the end, the overall winner has become superyacht Velsheda, winning by just 5 seconds, followed by Lionheart, Rainbow and Ranger, respectively.

J Class Solent Regatta – Day 1: Charter yacht Ranger currently leading

Following the recent J Class Regatta in Falmouth, the four luxury vessels participating in this popular race, comprising charter yacht Ranger, luxury yacht Lionheart, Rainbow superyacht as well as sailing yacht Velsheda now moved to the Solent, facing challenging weather conditions on the first day of racing. Charter yacht Ranger is currently taking the leading position.