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- 31 March, 2016
Whilst researching 8-Metre plans in 1999, John Lammerts van Bueren discovered plans for a Swedish J-Class yacht by designer, Tore Holm, dating from 1937. The hull was to be the longest of all the J’s – a super racing J. Research by the Hoek design office suggest that this will be one of the fastest of all J’s.
Summer, 2012 – Construction started at Claasen Shipyard
November, 2014 – Hull 50% complete.
‘Emerging from Bloemsma Jachtbouw in Makkum. She is now at Vitters in Zwartsluis for completion’ – John Lammerts van Bueren
Svea Launch January, 2017
Palma de Mallorca, March 2017
Shipped down to Palma de Mallorca in March, 2017 here is Svea lying alongside and ready for a busy sea trial and race training period before heading off to the America’s Cup.
St Barths Bucket 2018
Svea wins.
- Svea, Topaz and Velsheda vying for position @Cory Silken
- Svea marches on @Claire Matches
- Svea ducks @Carlo Borlenghi
- Velsheda, Svea and Topaz flying down the course @Cory Silken
- A controlled kite drop on board Svea @Carlo Borlenghi
Designer: | Tore Holm |
Type of Boat: | J-Class |
Rig: | Bermudan Cutter |
Year Built: | 2017 |
Built By: | Freddie Bloemsma Shipyard, Makkum |
LOA m / ft: | 43.60m / 143'1" |
LOD m / ft: | 43.60m / 143'1" |
LWL m / ft: | 26.55m / 87'1" |
Beam m / ft: | 6.40m / 21' |
Draft m / ft: | 4.57m / 15' |
Yard No: | |
Sail Stats | Upwind sail area: 704sq.m Sail No: J S1 |
Construction: | Aluminium Hull |
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