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 19, 2026Spetses Classic Regatta
The Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta is organised by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club and has taken place every summer for 15 years. The event brings together leading figures in both the sporting and racing world, last year welcoming over 400 crew members and an impressive 75...
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March 19, 2026ATLANTIC: Winner at St Barths Bucket!
The St Barths Bucket is one of the most prestigious and relaxed superyacht racing events in the Caribbean, combining high-level competition with a strong sense of camaraderie. Originally founded in 1986 in Nantucket as an informal gathering of sailing yachts, the event has...
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March 18, 2026Cyclades Cup
The Cyclades Cup promises a beautifully pleasant sail, thanks to steady winds and crystalline waters. Rustic coastlines and charming Cycladic architecture make this race as much a sight-seeing experience as it is a competition. Open only to superyachts 30m and above, this event...
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