Velsheda JK7

Designed by Charles Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholson in 1933 for Mr W.L. Stephenson.

Velsheda was Nicholson's second design for a J Class and Stephenson's second big yacht. Velsheda was named after Stephenson's three daughters, Velma, Sheila and Daphne. She raced with the greatest names in classic yachting including Britannia, Endeavour and Shamrock V between 1933 and 1936.

Velsheda’ was purchased in 1996 as a bare hull lying at mooring in Portsmouth Harbor, and was taken to Southampton Yacht Services, where a two-year comprehensive rebuild was completed to bring her back into immaculate racing condition. She was re-launched in November 1997. Dykstra Naval Architects were employed for the refit and also of other J Class yachts in the current racing field, including “Shamrock V”, “Endeavour” and “Ranger”.

Dutch businessman Ronald de Waal bought Velsheda in 1999 and has campaigned her extensively in the Maxi and classic racing circuits in the Caribbean and in the Mediterranean sea.

The Limited Edition Print Series is a series of photographs shot by Jürg Kaufmann over the years. Each print is printed on archival fine art paper with a matte or glossy finish, each photo is hand signed by Jürg.

The edition is limited to 15 prints and 2 AP