J Class Yacht, Rainbow JH2

This painting features the bow and giant spinnaker of Rainbow JH2 as it took part in the J-Class Regatta at Falmouth, Cornwall, 2012. This beautiful yacht was built and launched by the Dutch shipyard Holland Jachtbouw in 2012. Rainbow features naval architecture, exterior design and interior styling all by Dykstra & Partners. Her length is 131 ft (39.95 m), her beam is 2010" ft (6.37 m) and her draft is 16 ft (4.90 m). Her hull is made of aluminium, her superstructure is made of wood (mahogany), her mast and spinnaker pole, spreaders and boom are made of carbon fibre.

This elegant sailing yacht, which has won several awards, is equipped with 3-DL racing sails and has been built for racing against existing and new J-class boats and has taken part in the following J-Class events: the J-Class Regatta, Falmouth (2012), J-class Regatta, Solent (2012), the Super yacht Cup, Palma (2013), Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Sardinia (2013), St. Barths Bucket Regatta (2014), the Super yacht Cup, Palma (2014).

Based on a photograph by Alex Irwin

Medium: Acrylic on Box Canvas. Size: 24 x 36 inch - Framed 30 x 42 inch