JOUR DE FETE
JOUR DE FÊTE was built as FALCON in 1930 at the renowned yard of George Lawley and Sons, South Boston, to designs by the great Frank Paine, long -time associate of Starling Burgess, and one of the main stays of E. Coast yacht designing. Her name was later changed to HAYDAY, and then later back to FALCON.
Then FALCON was completely re-built by the renowned classic yacht restorer John Anderson, an English shipwright base in Maine, USA, finishing the job in 2007. It was when she was purchased by the current owner and imported into France in 2011 that FALCON became JOUR DE FÊTE. Since then, she has competed very successfully in the Mediterranean regatta circuit, earning an enviable reputation, not only for an ability to win races, but also for her outstanding condition and beauty.
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March 5, 2026MARI CHA III: An Exceptional Superyacht
Built in 1997 by the renowned New Zealand shipyard Sensation Yachts, MARI CHA III is a 44.72-metre auxiliary high-performance ketch designed for offshore sailing. Naval architecture by Philippe Briand and interiors by John Munford Design create a bespoke 147ft super maxi blending...
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March 4, 2026Sunreef 82 HOUBARA: Mediterranean Multihull...
What makes HOUBARA a truly special catamaran is her impressive amount of outdoor space. A stand-out feature is the 35m² flybridge, complete with an outdoor dining table, bar, and several sun loungers. Other options for soaking up the Mediterranean sun include the two vast...
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March 4, 2026BGYB Strengthens Its Presence in Greece
BGYB is strengthening its presence in the Greek market with George now based in Athens. By representing the company locally, he contributes to developing relationships with industry professionals and maintaining an active presence in one of the most dynamic yachting regions in...
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