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.
News & publications
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May 30, 2025Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean with ATLANTIC
Celebrate the festive season in the Caribbean aboard ATLANTIC, a 64.5m replica of the legendary 1903 schooner that triumphed in the 1905 Transatlantic Race. The largest classic racing schooner ever rebuilt, ATLANTIC impresses with her sweeping lines, 1,750 m² sail plan, and towering...
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May 27, 2025ALTHEA: Available in Greece This Summer!
Based in Athens and available for charter this summer, the 37.5-metre goélette ALTHEA is a superb example of classic yachting with modern refinements. Designed by Andrew Winch and built by Aegean Builders, she offers a steel hull, schooner rig and generous fuel capacity - ideal for...
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May 26, 2025THANDEKA: Charter Rare Destinatons this Summer!
Built by Camper & Nicholsons and designed by Dubois Naval Architects, the 37-metre sailing yacht THANDEKA is a well-proportioned and capable vessel for long-distance cruising. Her interior, designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon, is defined by elegant woodwork, soft marine-toned furnishings,...
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