The well known Dutch manufacturer, Holland Jachtbouw, attended the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, with its beautiful 2011 J-class superyacht Rainbow on display. ... read full story
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Video of the 40m Holland Jachtbouw superyacht RAINBOW showcased at MYS 2012
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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
J Class 2012 Regatta DVD now available
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The J Class Supporters' website has announced the availability of the J Class 2012 Regatta DVD "The Legend Lives 2012". It costs £25.75 incl. and can be ordered on-line. ... read full story
The latest addition to the J-class revival – the 43m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht J8 designed by Hoek
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Scheduled for launch in 2013, the splendid J-Class superyacht J8 was originally designed by Frank Paine in 1935. She now boasts design by Hoek optimised for the modern handicap rules of the JCA. Her hull has been already completed and is ready for the final stage of construction at Holland Jachtbouw. ... read full story
New Website Features Added by J Class Yachts Supporters
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The J Class Supporters' site now boasts a new design and additional features, such as the Fleet Tracker page. By clicking on this page, it is possible to follow the yacht's track during a race, if the AIS tracker is activated. ... read full story
Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai – Day 2
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Today's race of the 2012 Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai was marked by all kinds of weather conditions from gusts to light winds, and sunshine and rain. ... read full story
Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai – Day 1
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Opening day of the Regates Royales - Trophee Panerai was marked by good weather conditions and calm sea, with a easterly/southeasterly breeze of 10 to 12 knots. ... read full story
Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts
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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. ... 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
Secretary of the J Class Association retires
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Having worked as Secretery of the J Class Association for the last 12 years, David Pitman now retires. He helped develop, construct and launch four J Class yachts, including charter yacht Ranger in 2002, luxury yacht Hanuman in 2009, Lionheart superyacht in 2010 as well as superyacht Rainbow in 2012. ... read full story