It has been a huge success for the Hoek-designed superyacht Athos at the 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous. This majestic schooner took second place in its division, as well as received the Spirit of Regatta award.
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Holland Jachtbouw working on refit of its 41m sailing yacht THIS IS US
April 19, 2013
The well known Dutch shipyard, Holland Jachtbouw, is currently working on the refit of its 41m luxury charter yacht This Is Us (ex Skylge). Designed by bespoke Andre Hoek, she is due to be re-launched at the end of this year.
St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013: A Day for Testing Teamwork
March 30, 2013
The second day of racing for 31 superyachts at the St Barths Bucket Regatta 2013 was marked by strong rain and wind. Today’s overall victory went once again to the 55m sailing yacht Adela, closely followed by the 62m mega yacht Athos.
YCCS Virgin Gorda welcomes superyacht fleet for 2013 Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta
March 20, 2013
The eagerly awaited Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta and Rendezvous 2013 will kick off tomorrow, to be attended by 20 sailing yachts and 7 motor yachts, hosted by the prominent Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in the popular Caribbean yacht charter destination – Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.
Hoek Design renews sponsorship of Superyacht Cup Palma
March 06, 2013
For the third consecutive year, the prestigious design studio, Hoek Design, has renewed its sponsorship of the Superyacht Cup Palma.
New images of the recently delivered Hoek Design Pilot Classic 85 Yacht WINDHUNTER II
March 01, 2013
Built by the Dutch manufacturer Aluboot to a design by acclaimed Hoek Design, the 26m Pilot Classic 85 superyacht Windhunter II has been recently handed over to her new Owner. She offers luxurious accommodation in 4 lovely cabins.
New Hoek Design Pilot Classic 85 sailing yacht WINDHUNTER II delivered
February 28, 2013
Luxury sailing yacht Windhunter II was recently handed over to her new Turkish Owner. Built by the Dutch shipyard Aluboot, this spectacular Pilot Classic 85 vessel is designed by renowned Hoek Design.
Hoek designed SIMBA Yacht – latest sailing yacht to reach IY&A Awards shortlist
February 27, 2013
Hoek designed 108ft Proteksan Turquoise classic superyacht Simba has been selected as a finalist for the International Yacht & Aviation Award 2013 in the ‘Sailing Yacht 25-40 metres’ category.
Hoek designed Truly Classic 108 sailing yacht SIMBA shortlisted for World Superyacht Awards 2013
February 13, 2013
Hoek designed Truly Classic 108 yacht Simba has been selected as a finalist for the highly anticipated World Superyacht Awards 2013. Built by Proteksan Turquoise, this spectacular sloop provides luxurious accommodation for 8 guests in total.
Hoek and Rhoades Young designed 48 m Royal Huisman classic sailing yacht RHS 393 in build
January 24, 2013
At the moment under construction at Royal Huisman, the 48 m classic sailing yacht RHS 393 bears exterior design by Hoek Design, while her interior design is by Rhoades Young. The launch of hull 393 is expected in early 2014.
2013 – another busy year for superyacht racing
January 23, 2013
This year’s superyacht racing season will kick off with the Antigua Superyacht Challenge, that will start at the end of this month. There will once again be a highly anticipated Superyacht Cup Palma that will host such spectacular vessels as Perini Navi charter yacht P2.
Doyle Sails to supply Stratis sails to the 46m Royal Huisman superyacht Project 392
November 30, 2012
The newest Royal Huisman luxury yacht Project 392 will boast Stratis sails that will be supplied by Doyle Sails NZ. Designed by Andre Hoek, this magnificent high performance cruising ketch is currently in build.
The largest Truly Classic sailing yacht TC126 by Hoek Design to start construction in January
October 17, 2012
The largest Truly Classic vessel designed by Hoek Design Naval Architects – luxury yacht TC126 is due to start construction in January 2013 at Claasen Jachtbouw in the Netherlands.
Registrations for the 17th Superyacht Cup Palma now open
October 10, 2012
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.
The latest addition to the J-class revival – the 43m Holland Jachtbouw sailing yacht J8 designed by Hoek
October 04, 2012
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.
Lewmar’s New Winch Designs for 47m Hoek Classic sailing yacht and 45m Dixon yacht
September 28, 2012
Two luxury vessels, including a 47m Hoek sailing yacht as well as a 45m Dixon yacht to be constructed at Holland Yachtbouw, will boast the newly designed winches by Lewmar.
Claasen Shipyards to build new Hoek 126 ft Classic Sloop.
September 24, 2012
Claasen Shipyards is proud to announce the signing of a new yacht contract: a Hoek 126 ft Classic sailing yacht Sloop. Claasen Shipyards who is well known for building and promoting top quality J Class sailing yachts such as yacht Lionheart, two big J-Class hulls sailing yacht Atlantis & S/Y Rainbow and in the not…
Hoek Design enjoys a Golden Year of Regatta Performances
September 24, 2012
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…
Hoek Design to be present at Monaco Yacht Show 2012
September 17, 2012
This year’s Monaco Yacht Show will be attended by the respected Dutch studio, Hoek Design. They will show a variety of their newest projects, including a 46 meter Pilot Classic Ketch and a 47 meter Classic Sloop, presently under construction at Royal Huisman in The Netherlands.
Lewmar and Navtec outfit the newly launched Hoek designed 108ft sailing yacht SIMBA and the 33m Soyaslan MUSIC superyacht
August 17, 2012
Lewmar and Navtec have commissioned their products on two, newly launched sloops: the classic Hoek-designed 108ft superyacht Simba as well as the 33,5m modern yacht Music, a sistership to Jazz Junior yacht, constructed by the Turkish builder Soyaslan Yard.
