JH2 Rainbow transported to Holland Jachtbouw On Monday July 19th the Dykstra & Partners designed J-Class Rainbow JH2 was transported on a barge to Holland Jachtbouw in Zaandam where she will be finished.
World Superyacht Award for JK6 Hanuman As Naval Architects and Exterior Stylists of the J Class "Hanuman", we are proud that "Hanuman" has won the Sailing Yacht of the Year Award at the World Superyacht Awards.
Keel laying J-Class Rainbow On Friday January 22nd, the owner of Rainbow (JH2) and Naval Architect Gerard Dijkstra controlled the buttons to manoeuvre the keel on the hull of the J-class Rainbow.
Dykstra Cup 2009 On October 17th, the Dykstra Cup 2009 was sailed on the IJsselmeer. 5 plumb bow sailing yachts designed by Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects raced against each other for the line honors. The conditions where great: a sunny fall day with 20 knots of breeze.
J-Class Rainbow contruction started The J-Class Rainbow, designed by Dykstra & Partners for a repeat client, has started construction at Bloemsma Aluminiumbouw. When the hull will be ready, Rainbow will be transported to be finished at Holland Jachtbouw (HJB).
J-Class Hanuman Launched at Royal Huisman Hanuman, the replica new build of Endeavour II, was launched over the weekend at the Royal Huisman yard in The Netherlands. Designed by Dykstra and Partners Naval Architects, and with an interior by Pieter Beeldsnijder.
New Expedition yacht project The Long Tall Sally expedition yacht project will be a 32.5 meter ketch, based on the lines of the Bestevaer series. She will be built for cruising the rougher and colder areas on a shared ownership basis
Hiswa Excellence Award 2008 for Gerard Dijkstra On November 6th, the Hiswa Excellence Award was handed to Gerard Dijkstra, founder and co-owner of Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects.
New Spirit of Tradition Ketch to be built at Royal Huisman Shipyard Hot off the drawing boards this Spirit of Tradition Ketch (53.70 meters with bowsprit) combines classic traditional lines with a lightweight construction for high performance sailing and fast passage making.