The Contessa 26 Famous Names & Handy Links

Many epic voyages have been undertaken in this iconic small yacht, and even now there are a number of them voyaging around the world.  

Famous Names

Here are some of the more famous names connected with the Contessa 26:

Tania Aebi (Maiden Voyage) and Brian Caldwell, both of whom sailed round the world as teenagers in Contessa 26s; then there were Richard Clifford and Sebastian Smith (first and most recent owners of Shamaal II), Peter Hancock (Sailing out of Silence), Rosina of Beaulieu (recently three times overall winner of the Round-the-Island Race), Bika II (bikasailing.blogspot.com), Stephane Tremblay: www.peacefuljourney.ca and Nick Jaffe (Constellation: www.bigoceans.com) amongst others.

Tania Aebi, Richard Clifford and Sebastian Smith

Tania Aebi (top) at Yarmouth attending the Contessa 26 40th Anniversary Rally.
Richard Clifford and Sebastian Smith (above)

Handy Links

Atlas Carbon Davit
A light, portable, strong carbon davit for motor and sailing yachts, commercial use, superyachts and docks.
Atlas Carbon Lifting Davit

Contessa Spares
Browse our regularly updated Contessa 32 spares and accessories list, including details and availability. We also manufacture customised spares for other Contessas.
Contessa 32 Spares

Contessa 32
This lovely classic 32 footer is one of the best known and best loved production yachts ever built. Contessa 32 refurbishment available.
Contessa 32 Introduction

Nick Jaffe and Constellation, his Contessa 26
Nick Jaffe and his CO26, Constellation (above).

A Contessa 26 Rally (below).
Photo by Jo Mooring-Aldridge
Contessa 26 Rally