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
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The latest addition to the J-class revival – the 43m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht J8 designed by Hoek
October 04, 2012
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New Website Features Added by J Class Yachts Supporters
October 03, 2012
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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
Yachting Developments among finalists in this year’s International Superyacht Society Awards
September 27, 2012
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The prominent NZ company, Yachting Developments, has been chosen as one of the finalists in the 2012 International Superyacht Society awards with the splendid sailing yacht Antares III as well as the refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour. ... read full story
Régates Royales – Trophée Panerai – Day 2
September 26, 2012
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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
September 25, 2012
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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
Hoek Design enjoys a Golden Year of Regatta Performances
September 24, 2012
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Hoek Design is celebrating an exceptional year of achievements by its sailing yachts during this most memorable of racing seasons. From the summer’s historic J-class events in England to the Bucket in St Barths, in regattas in Antigua, Palma and Holland, vessels from the boards of Hoek Design have been crossing the line in remarkable... ... read full story
Claasen Shipyard donates trophies for the J-Class Regattas
September 24, 2012
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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
Ocean Village Marina plays host to J Class Yachts
August 08, 2012
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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
July 27, 2012
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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
July 25, 2012
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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
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