Designed by Andre Hoek and built by Claasen Shipyards, the 142ft J-Class sailing yacht Lionheart came second in the St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013. ... read full story
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Claasen Shipyards – New Member of Holland Yachting Group
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As part of its new marketing strategy, the well known Dutch luxury yacht builder, Claasen Shipyards, has recently joined the prestigious Holland Yachting Group. ... read full story
Claasen Shipyards working on 72ft racer/ cruiser sailing yacht BOUGAINVILLE
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The splendid 72-foot racer/cruiser yacht Bougainville is currently in build at Claasen Shipyards in the Netherlands. Due to be launched this spring, she will comfortably accommodate her guests in the beautiful interiors, designed by bespoke Rhoades Young. ... read full story
2013 – another busy year for superyacht racing
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This year's superyacht racing season will kick off with the Antigua Superyacht Challenge, that will start at the end of this month. There will once again be a highly anticipated Superyacht Cup Palma that will host such spectacular vessels as Perini Navi charter yacht P2. ... read full story
The largest Truly Classic sailing yacht TC126 by Hoek Design to start construction in January
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The largest Truly Classic vessel designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects - luxury yacht TC126 is due to start construction in January 2013 at Claasen Jachtbouw in the Netherlands. ... read full story
Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open
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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. ... read full story
Positive results for MCM Yacht Management at Monaco Yacht Show 2012
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It has been a very successful Monaco Yacht Show for MCM Yacht Management this year. The company has signed up 4 yachts and 5 yachts are currently under construction with MCM acting for Owner. ... read full story
Hoek designed luxury yacht LIONHEART wins the historic Kings Hundred Guinea Cup
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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. ... read full story
Hoek designed 25.9m sailing yacht VELACARINA by Claasen Shipyards to compete in the Pendennis Cup
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At the moment, the 2005 luxury sailing yacht Velacarina by Claasen Jachtbouw is getting ready for this year's Pendennis Cup, held from July 2 to 7. Designed by well known Andre Hoek, Velacarina is a Truly Classic vessel, boasting beautiful interior made of wood. ... read full story