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
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A great success of yachts fitted by Hall Spars
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Hall Spars fitted yachts have reported a great success on the race course this season. Two magnificent vessels boasting Hall Spars mast will be showcased at the next Monaco Yacht Show, comprising Wally 164 luxury yacht Better Place and Baltic 72 yacht Stig. ... 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
2012 J Class Solent Regatta – Hundred Guinea Cup won by luxury yacht Lionheart
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Saturday 21 July saw the 2012 J Class Solent Regatta - Hundered Guinea Cup, attended by the spectacular J Class yachts. The overall winner has become sailing yacht Lionheart, followed by superyacht Velsheda, charter yacht Ranger and Rainbow superyacht, respectively. ... read full story
2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 3 – The overall winner becomes Velsheda superyacht
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The overall winner of this year's J Class Regatta in the Solent has become the luxury sailing yacht Velsheda, followed by charter yacht Ranger, superyacht Lionheart and luxury yacht Rainbow, respectively. ... read full story
2012 J Class Solent Regatta: Day 2 – Luxury yacht Velsheda takes the leading position
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Day 2 of the J Class Solent Regatta saw a very close racing of the J Class yachts. In the end, the overall winner has become superyacht Velsheda, winning by just 5 seconds, followed by Lionheart, Rainbow and Ranger, respectively. ... read full story
J Class Solent Regatta – Day 1: Charter yacht Ranger currently leading
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Following the recent J Class Regatta in Falmouth, the four luxury vessels participating in this popular race, comprising charter yacht Ranger, luxury yacht Lionheart, Rainbow superyacht as well as sailing yacht Velsheda now moved to the Solent, facing challenging weather conditions on the first day of racing. Charter yacht Ranger is currently taking the leading position. ... read full story
The J Class Falmouth Regatta 2012 won by charter yacht Ranger
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The overall winner of the 2012 J Class Regatta in Falmouth has become the luxury charter yacht Ranger, followed by superyachts Velsheda and Lionheart, respectively. The J Class beauties are now getting ready to compete in the upcoming J Class Solent Regatta, starting on July 18. ... read full story