The overall winner of the 2012 J Class Regatta in Falmouth has become the luxury charter yacht Ranger, followed by superyachts Velsheda and Lionheart, respectively. The J Class beauties are now getting ready to compete in the upcoming J Class Solent Regatta, starting on July 18.
After Day 3 of the J Class Regatta 2012 in Falmouth, sailing yacht Velsheda has once again confirmed her leading position, followed by charter yacht Ranger, taking second place and Lionheart superyacht, placing third.
Day 2 of the J Class Regatta 2012 in Falmouth finished with a great success for sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger and Lionheart superyacht, respectively.
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.
Sunday saw the beginning of the practice for four luxury vessels, participating in this year’s J Class Regatta. These comprise charter yacht Ranger, sailing yacht Lionheart, luxury yacht Rainbow as well as superyacht Velsheda.
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.
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.
Holland Jachtbouw 40m superyacht Rainbow has become the first full hybrid pleasure sailing yacht, thanks to the unique WhisperPower hybrid propulsion and power system, developed by Dutch power system’s specialist WhisperPower BV.
The 40m J-class luxury yacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw was successfully launched on February 17, 2012. This stunning racing vessel offers luxurious accommodation to 6 guests and is managed by a crew of 7.
The J-Class 40m super yacht RAINBOW is due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February. This stunning vessel, redesigned by well-known Dykstra & Partners is a replica of the famous J that won the America´s Cup against the charter yacht Endeavour in 1934.
The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.