ROCQUETTE
A legend! ROCQUETTE is a classic 43 ft racing sloop built in 1964 following a Peter Nicholson drawing in response to the American challenge in the Admiral's Cup.Considered very innovative concept at the time, this extremely robust offshore ocean racer sailed by her architect himself, fulfilled all expectations in winning every race in the year of her launch.
“ROCQUETTE is clearly a new type of offshore racer” - Yachting World Annual, 1966. Peter Nicholson’s personal boat, ROCQUETTE was sold in early 1965 to a new owner. ROCQUETTE has been run by a crew of passionate sailors in about forty RORC races and she sailed in all weather conditions in the West Atlantic from Ireland to Spain until the early 70s.
"I believe ROCQUETTE is the toughest ocean rider hull we've built for 10 years" - Peter Nicholson, Yachting World, October 64
Special Features :
- Complete refit in 2019
- Legendary sailing yacht designed and owned by the famous naval architect Peter Nicholson
News & publications
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April 23, 2025La Grande Motte Multihull Show
The International Multihull Show will take place from 23 to 27 April 2025 in La Grande Motte. This is a unique event among the wide variety of yacht shows in France. Thus, it allows professionals to exhibit catamarans and trimarans (motor and sail). It is an essential meeting for...
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ATLANTIC is a breathtaking 65m three-masted schooner, faithfully recreated as a tribute to the legendary 1903 yacht that won the 1905 Transatlantic Race. Commissioned by Ed Kastelein—renowned for reviving iconic yachts—ATLANTIC is his most ambitious project, and the largest classic...
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March 21, 2025Palma International Boat Show
Created in 2013, the Palma International Boat Show opens its doors exclusively to the 24m+ market of sailing and motor yachts. The even takes place in Moll Vell, Palma’s historical marina situated on the coastline of Majorca’s capital city. This ultra-popular trade fair allows superyacht...
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