Lionheart won the final, deciding race of the J Class duel at the Rolex Maxi Yacht Cup. Managing to hold arch rivals Velsheda behind them all the way around the 25 miles figure 4 shaped course on the Costa Smeralda, the Lionheart crew retain the Corinthian King’s Cup or the fourth time in a row.... ... read full story
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J Class Yachts Begin Their Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
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The 32 mile traditional course up ‘Bomb Alley’ passing the La Maddalena Archipelago and returning offshore of the islands offered a brisk passage for the J Class yachts to open their account at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. Velsheda made a small error in their timing and so Lionheart made the better start to lead... ... read full story
J-S1 Sailing Yacht SVEA – First J-Class Sloop to be finished by Vitters Shipyard
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Vitters Shipyard has proudly announced the continuation of the construction of the J-S1 superyacht SVEA. She represents the first J-Class sloop to be finished by the Dutch shipyard, in partnership with Claasen Shipyards and Hoek Design. ... read full story
Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2015 kicks off
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Les Voiles de St. Tropez 2015 has started, marked by an amazing spectacle of two J Class yachts: charter yacht Ranger and charter yacht Shamrock. Ranger is also expected to participate in the J Class Regatta at the America's Cup in Bermuda in 2017. ... read full story
HyPS to update battery system on board Outstanding 40m J Class Super Yacht RAINBOW
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HyPS (Hybrid Power Systems) has won the contract to update the battery system on board the 40-metre J-Class sailing yacht Rainbow. The update is due to be completed next month. ... read full story
Fantastic Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta Comes to an End
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It was a beautiful spectacle in the Solent during the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta last week. In the J Class, sailing yacht Velsheda won all four race and has become the overall winner in her class. ... read full story
Majestic J Class Sailing Yacht VELSHEDA wins class in Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta’s Race Around the Island
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J Class luxury yacht VELSHEDA has become the winner in her class of the Royal Yacht Squadron's Bicentenary International Regatta's Race Around the Island, followed by superyacht LIONHEART, taking second place. ... read full story
Majestic Claasen Yacht LIONHEART Winner of J Class Falmouth Regatta
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Last month's J Class Falmouth Regatta was marked by the overall win of Claasen-built sailing yacht LIONHEART. The vessel sailed smartly and smoothly to ultimately beat charter yacht RANGER by 42 seconds. ... read full story
J Class Falmouth Regatta 2015 Overall Victory for Pendennis-refitted Superyacht LIONHEART
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J Class super yacht LIONHEART has become the overall winner of this month's J Class Falmouth Regatta. The vessel has recently completed a major refit at the Pendennis Shipyard, which included a five-year survey programme as well as exterior paint. ... read full story
J Class Falmouth Regatta kicks off marked by first day victory of Majestic LIONHEART Yacht
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Yesterday, June 23, 2015 was marked by the start of highly anticipated J Class Falmouth Regatta. The first day victory went to sailing yacht LIONHEART, followed by charter yacht RANGER and superyacht VELSHEDA, respectively. ... read full story