North Star JV72 is the current incarnation of a very successful Maxi 72, originally launched under the name Rán II. Throughout her career, under various owners and names, the yacht has consistently competed at the sharp end of international maxi racing circuits, including winning the 2023 Maxi European Championship.

In 2021 she undertook a large scale refit, primarily focused on; Hydraulically powering the boat, New winches, electrics and new engine, to allow the boat be able to sail inshore with only 14 crew.

JV 72 , Judel Vrolijk , JV/72

• 2022/2023 refit adding a water ballast system.

• Cariboni Hydraulic System – 2021

• Harken Winch Package – 2021

• Steyr Engine (SE164E40) – 2021

• Hydraulic/Pneumatic Ballast System – 2022/2023

• Deck Painted - 2023• Cockpit Painted – 2024

• Seadek Flooring – 2024• B+G Nemesis Mast Displays - 2025

• 2 x Masts

• 3 x Booms

2015 2 Reef Main and Boom, Original Mast and Boom, 2023 Inshore boom

• 3 x Keel Fins

• 2 x Rudders

• 2 x Bow Sprits

• 40’ Workshop Container

• 40’ Sail Container

North Star 2025

• Tre Golfi Offshore Race: 3rd Overall

• Maxi European Championship: 3rd Overall

2024

• Tre Golfi Offshore Race: 1st in Class

• Maxi European Championship: 2nd in Class / 3rd Overall

2023

• Tre Golfi Offshore Race: 1st Overall

• Maxi European Championship: 1st Overall

• Rolex Giraglia Inshore Series: 2nd in Class

• Les Voiles de St Tropez: 2nd in Class

• IMA Yacht of the Year

2022

• Tre Golfi Offshore Race: 1st Overall

• Maxi European Championship: 1st in Class / 2nd Overall

• Voile de St Tropez: 2nd in Class

2021

• Les Voiles de St Tropez: 3rd in Class