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
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J-S1 Sailing Yacht SVEA – First J-Class Sloop to be finished by Vitters Shipyard
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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
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
Preparations of Pendennis-refitted Superyacht LIONHEART for J-Class Regatta
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Pendennis will be watching eagerly next week as their recent refit project - super yacht Lionheart - participates in the J-Class regatta in Falmouth, running from June 23 to 27, 2015. Over the years, Pendennis has completed refits on all three competing J Class yachts, also including charter yacht Ranger and Velsheda. ... read full story
New J Class Sailing Yacht TOPAZ (J8) splashes at Holland Jachtbouw
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Holland Jachtbouw has successfully launched the latest addition to the J Class Association's fleet: sailing superyacht TOPAZ, previously known as J8. This majestic vessel has been beautifully designed by Hoek. ... read full story
Claasen Superyacht LIONHEART Ready for Another Thrilling Summer of Races
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The beautiful 2010-launched Claasen super yacht LIONHEART is ready to start her 2015 summer racing season. This will kick off with the Falmouth J-class Regatta, running from June 23 to 27. ... read full story