Recently proved in the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the respected NZ builder Yachting Developments working on the refit of the 130ft J Class luxury charter yacht Endeavour has unveiled the first interior photos of this freshly refitted spectacular vessel.
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K&M Cup 2012 attended by 11 K&M yachts
May 18, 2012
The K&M Cup 2012 reported a huge success, with participation of 11 K&M yachts. The overall winner of this successful race has become the Bestevaer 56ST luxury yacht HannaH.
World Superyacht Awards 2012: Judges´ Special Award for megayacht Hetairos
May 10, 2012
Having become the main reference in superyacht design and construction, the exceptional 66.7m megayacht Hetairos has been given an honour to receive the Judges’ Special Award in the 40m+ size range at the World Superyacht Awards 2012.
40m Holland Jachtbouw luxury yacht Rainbow to compete in the J-Class races
May 03, 2012
The J-Class regattas in England will host again the 40m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Rainbow, racing under the number JH-2.
Sailing yacht PUMULA (project Bugamena) launched by Royal Huisman
April 17, 2012
Royal Huisman project BUGAMENA, now known as sailing yacht PUMULA has been launched today by the Dutch shipyard and is currently undergoing the sea trials in Holland. Superyacht PUMULA boasts naval architecture by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design by Rhoades Young.
SP-High Modulus wins contract to engineer superyacht Dream Symphony – the largest private sailing yacht ever built
April 04, 2012
SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit, has recently signed a contract to provide engineering services for superyacht ‘Dream Symphony’. When built, the Dream Symphony yacht will be the largest private sailing yacht ever built measuring the 141 metre (463 feet) in length. The 141 metre (463 feet) sailing yacht Dream Symphony is a staysail…
66.9m megayacht HETAIROS with Ocean Yacht Systems´ hydraulic propulsion system among finalists for the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award 2012
March 30, 2012
66.9m luxury sailing yacht HETAIROS by Baltic Yachts, fitted with Ocean Yacht Systems´ hydraulic propulsion system has been nominated as a finalist for the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award 2012. Other finalists in the awards equipped by OYS are: the Yachting Development yacht Antares III, the Perini Navi superyacht Fidelis as well as the Alloy sailing yacht Vertigo.
4 Dykstra designed J Class Superyachts started the J Class Racing Season
March 26, 2012
It has been the first time in 75 years, that four Dykstra Naval Architects designed J’s, including the 130´ charter yacht Endeavour, the 129´ sailing yacht Velsheda, the 138´ superyacht Hanuman and the 41.55m charter yacht Ranger competed together in the St Barths Bucket Regatta.
St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Day 1 – Natures Deck Wash
March 24, 2012
Today´s St. Barths Bucket racing proved about as good as it gets, despite the unseasonable weather, featuring as usual the ‘Round the Island Race’ clockwise and an incredible fleet of 47 most impressive sailing yachts, hailing from every yacht building nation on earth, with a LOA of close to two kilometers in length total is mind boggling to any normal human being, even us hundreds of die-hard Bucketeers.
40m J-class luxury yacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw launched
February 21, 2012
The 40m J-class luxury yacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw was successfully launched on February 17, 2012. This stunning racing vessel offers luxurious accommodation to 6 guests and is managed by a crew of 7.
Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK almost full
February 16, 2012
Entry list for Superyacht Cup Cowes, held in July 22-25, 2012 is almost full with 21 provisional entries to date, including the Dykstra & Partners designed 55m sailing yacht Adela built by Pendennis Shipyard, the Hoek designed 62m superyacht Athos built by Holland Jachtbouw and the Dykstra & Partners designed impressive 67m Hetairos superyacht built by Baltic Yachts.
67m Superyacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts – the latest and biggest entry for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK
February 16, 2012
67m luxury sailing yacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts is currently the latest and biggest entry for Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK. This stunning vessel offers accommodation to 10 guests in 5 lovely cabins.
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand
February 15, 2012
The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour sailing yacht has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf. Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, there were smiles all round as yacht Endeavour’s crew and members of the Yachting Developments team proudly…
J-Class 40m super yacht RAINBOW JH2 due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February
February 02, 2012
The J-Class 40m super yacht RAINBOW is due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February. This stunning vessel, redesigned by well-known Dykstra & Partners is a replica of the famous J that won the America´s Cup against the charter yacht Endeavour in 1934.
Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II by Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders
January 24, 2012
Gerard Dijkstra, Dykstra Naval Architects and K&M Yachtbuilders continue to work together on the Gerard Dijkstra Bestevaer 53ST sailing yacht Bestevaer II, designed as a robust, practical ship with a traditional look.
2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta won by the 67m Super Yacht Hetairos
December 05, 2011
67m luxury yacht HETAIROS built by Baltic Yachts has won the 2011 Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta.
Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup head by the 67m Super Yacht Hetairos
November 25, 2011
67m sailing yacht Hetairos leads the 4th Superyacht Regatta – Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Cup, which started from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Monday, November 21.
More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit
October 26, 2011
Yachting Developments is pleased to announce the launching of the iconic J Boat Endeavour, having completed an extensive 18 month refit at their Hobsonville yard in Auckland. There was a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring sailing yacht Endeavour will remain an historic Icon for future generations. Sailing yacht Endeavour…
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit
October 09, 2011
Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,…
49m Sailing Yacht KAMAXITHA (ex The Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman on Sea trials
September 28, 2011
The 49 metre sailing yacht Kamaxitha (project The Spirit of Tradition) was launched on the 13th of September by Royal Huisman and is currently undergoing sea trials as pictured by Ruud burgers Maritieme Fotografie. Built by the highly respected Dutch custom yacht builder Royal Huisman, yacht Kamaxitha features exterior lines created by Gerard Dykstra and…
