Luxury Yacht & Superyacht News Brief for Endeavour

130ft J Class charter yacht Endeavour - Image courtesy of Yachting Developments

The first interior images of the 130ft J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR refitted by Yachting Developments

May 22, 2012

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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The number of J-Class Superyachts attending the UK Regattas revised

April 20, 2012

The Falmouth Regatta will be finally attended only by the four J-Class superyachts and not the six as expected, without the presence of the sailing yacht Hanuman as well as the charter yacht Endeavour. The latter is supposed to race only in the Solent regattas.

130´ charter yacht Endeavour

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 Photo by Tim Wright

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: What A Difference A Day Makes!

March 25, 2012

Race Day Two offered another fantastic day at the Saint Barths Bucket, full of the sun. Besides the sunshine, a steadily freshening breeze brought the massive fleet just what it needed to move around the “Not So Wiggly” course at a quick and exciting clip.

Yachting Developments charter yacht Endeavour

2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta: Impressive first day win for the J Class sailing yacht Endeavour

March 23, 2012

J Class charter yacht Endeavour by the New Zealand company Yachting Developments, is the winner of the first day’s race in the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta in the Caribbean.

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St Barths Bucket Regatta 2012: Something Old, Something New, Something Refit, Something Blue — J Class yachts

March 23, 2012

J Class Yachts have a special place in yachting lore, which still resonates today thanks to the efforts both some dedicated yacht owners and the J Class Association which since 2000 has worked tirelessly to bring these floating legends back to life.

62m sailing yacht ATHOS by Holland Jachtbouw Photo by Rick Tomlinson

St Barth’s Bucket Yacht Regatta, March 22 – 25, 2012

March 02, 2012

St Barth’s Bucket yacht regatta will be held from March 22 to 25, 2012 with over 40 spectacular vessels taking part in this popular race, including the Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht Athos and the superyacht Hetairos.

130´ charter yacht Endeavour leaving for the Caribbean

Dockwise transports 130´ charter yacht Endeavour to the Caribbean

February 29, 2012

The 130´ luxury charter yacht Endeavour is heading for the Caribbean on board Dockwise, after her 18-month refit at Yachting Developments and successful sea trials. She will take part in the Antigua St Barths Bucket regatta in March.

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand - Photo Credit Yachting Developments

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 due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February

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.

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J Class Regatta 2012

January 17, 2012

The outline plans for the UK yacht regattas during the Olympic Year of 2012 have been officially announced by the J Class Association.

J Class charter yacht ENDEAVOUR

2012 NZ Millennium Cup´s new Platinum Sponsor – Yachting Developments

December 05, 2011

New Zealand Millenium Cup 2012 team has announced its new Platinum Sponsor – Yachting Developments.

Classic JClass charter yacht Endeavour launched after refit

Southern Spars´ new rig for J-Class charter yacht Endeavour

October 31, 2011

Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit.

Motor photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit

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 at Yachting Developments

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,…

Classic Sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion

Classic sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion

September 15, 2011

The extensive refit of the iconic J Boat Endeavour sailing yacht is nearing completion at Yachting Developments Auckland yard. As a historic vessel, absolute care has been taken to preserve as much of the vessel as practical while taking advantage of twenty first century sailing systems, enhanced safety and improved functionality. There has been a…

Sailing yacht Endeavour, replica of Captain James Cookâs ship, HMB Endeavour sails for Perth 2011

Sailing yacht Endeavour, replica of Captain James Cook’s ship HMB Endeavour sails for Perth 2011

May 03, 2011

Sailing yacht Endeavour, the magnificent replica of Captain James Cook’s ship, HMB Endeavour, was escorted out of Sydney Harbour by a fleet of Olympic class Laser yachts to mark the vessel’s flagship role in Fremantle during the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships in December.

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