We Build New Contessa 32 Yachts
The Contessa 32 is widely regarded as one of the best loved production yachts ever built. The first of the series was launched in 1971, and since then some 650 have been built and sailed worldwide.
According to Yachting World magazine,
'Whether they buy new or second-hand, most owners just want a Contessa and nothing else will do … she's never really gone out of fashion'.
Her timelessly elegant lines and characteristic easy handling make her a joy to sail. We often hear from proud owners, one of whom explains,
"I have owned a lot of boats… but the only one that ever truly made me hear the violins was the Contessa 32. I cannot imagine a more beautiful sailboat. What is so extraordinary is that she sails as well as she looks!"
John Kretschmer, who sailed a Contessa 32 (Gigi) around Cape Horn nearly 30 years ago, says:
"Winsome and just 24 feet on the waterline, the 32 is easy to underestimate if you are not aware of its formidable reputation for seaworthiness".
Of course, it's good to know that she's been tried and tested by some of the most rugged of long-distance voyagers, but most sailors just enjoy boating, and they don't need to cross oceans to do that!
Indeed, she's just as much at home as a coastal cruiser or one-design racer, and to this end the Contessa 32 Class Association offers a remarkable variety of activities to appeal to all ages and abilities throughout the UK sailing season.
The Contessa 32 inspires an extraordinary passion, not only in those who sail her but also in those who continue to build this lovely, classic yacht. She is built by craftsmen, who take painstaking care and pride in their work. According to one overseas owner,
"These boats are very, very strong in every way. They harken back to the great era of bespoke British yachtbuilding and will hold their value and integrity long after most current sailboats are reduced to junk. You would be hard pressed to find as seaworthy and beautiful a boat at any price. They just don't exist any longer."
The same owner goes on to say,
"The build experience was pure pleasure. The very personal relationship which is intrinsic to dealing with a company like Jeremy's made for an experience which I will never forget and will always cherish. Would I buy again? Most assuredly! Owning a new Contessa is like having a Patek-Phillippe watch."
Contact us about building your new, bespoke Contessa 32
Contact us on 01590 645454 or e-mail mail@jeremyrogers.co.uk for more information.