Solent Refit’s continuous investment in improving facilities

The capital investment at Solent Refit continues, proving the company’s commitment to its continuous development as a leading deep water superyacht facility in the UK.

Refit of the 58 m charter yacht LADY K II at Solent Refit begins

Solent Refit has started working on an extensive refit of the 58 m charter yacht Lady K II (ex Princess Tanya). Major works on the engine room are currently underway.

Solent Refit works on the 58m charter yacht LADY K II

Launched by the UK shipyard Austin & Pickersgill in 1961, the 58m luxury charter yacht Lady K II (ex Radiant I, Princess Tanya) has arrived at Solent Refit to undergo a major refit. This beautiful, classic vessel can comfortably sleep up to 18 charter guests.

Solent Refit to relaunch the 32m sailing yacht LUNAR MIST soon

The splendid 32-metre superyacht Lunar Mist nears completion at Solent Refit, following her major 12-month refit. She was originally constructed by the US builder, Windship Trident, and designed by renowned Bill Tripp.

Solent Refit expands

Solent Refit has just completed two major refits of the 34m charter yacht Sudami as well as MV Babylon, and the company is already preparing for other refits, including two 35m+ vessels and the 38m superyacht Moonbeam. They will also refit the 62m charter yacht Lady K II – their biggest project yet.

Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts

MDL’s Ocean Village Marina was delighted to host three J Class yachts during the J Class Solent Regatta, including luxury yacht Velsheda, superyacht Lionheart as well as charter yacht Ranger. The marina also played host to Athos superyacht and sailing yacht Adela, participating in the Superyacht Cup.

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.

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.

Final day of the 2012 Oyster Regatta in Cowes

Fifth and final day of the 2012 Oyster Regatta has arrived, after a great week of fine sailing, despite no sunshine, with the overall winners yet unknown.