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
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Claasen Shipyards working on 72ft racer/ cruiser sailing yacht BOUGAINVILLE
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Major refit for 1948 classic sailing yacht ALERT by Claasen Shipyards
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Designed by renowned Philip Rhodes, the beautiful wooden s-bottomed sailing yacht Alert will undergo an extensive refit at Claasen Shipyards. The yard will restore her to the as-new condition she was in when launched in 1948. ... 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
Claasen Shipyards to build new Hoek 126 ft Classic Sloop.
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Claasen Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a new yacht contract: a Hoek 126 ft Classic sailing yacht Sloop. Claasen Shipyards who is well known for building and promoting top quality J Class sailing yachts such as yacht Lionheart, two big J-Class hulls sailing yacht Atlantis & S/Y Rainbow and in the not... ... read full story
Claasen Shipyard donates trophies for the J-Class Regattas
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Two historic trophies have been donated by Claasen Shipyards to the J-Class association for presentation to the winners of J-Class Regattas. The annual series for these trophies will be based on regattas agreed by the J-Class association each year. This year it has been based on the overall scores from the Solent Regatta (won by... ... 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
The Superyacht Cup Palma 2012 Opening Race
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This year's Superyacht Cup Palma started with perfect weather conditions. Class 1 is currently led by the 34m charter yacht Highland Breeze, built by Nautor Swan and designed by Frers, while the current winner of Class 2 is the 30m luxury yacht Reesle, designed by Hoek. ... read full story
Claasen Shipyards – a New Holland Yacht Experience Partner
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The prominent Dutch superyacht builder, Claasen Shipyards, has recently joined the Holland Yacht Experience's joint venture in order to futher develop its services on Port Pierre Canto in Cote d'Azur, France. ... read full story