Christian Beasley

RSYC Jeremy Rogers Contessa Regatta 2024

Contessa yachts of all classes converged on the Royal Solent Yacht Club over the last weekend of May for a fabulous weekend of racing and socialising.
The Azores and Back

The Azores and Back Race Update

Following recent changes to World Sailing's Offshore Special Regulations, some owners have understandably had questions about eligibility. Together with the AZAB Organising Committee, we have clarified the position of the Contessa 32...

Spring Newsletter

We’ve been a hive of activity at Jeremy Rogers Ltd as we prepare for our landmark 60th anniversary season. Here’s a look at what’s happening behind the yard doors and what we have on the horizon…

News roundup for 2024

A busy 2024 for the Jeremy Rogers team — from a carbon-masted Contessa 32 new build bound for Norway, to an emergency repair in the Falklands. Plus CO32s making waves at Round the Island, classic restoration projects, and updates on our sustainable teak mission.
Joe McCarthy

Contessas perform in 2024’s epic Round the Island Race

Winds of over 50 knots were recorded in this year's Round the Island Race with wind over tide conditions making it one of the most challenging races of it's time. Once again, the Contessa fleet did not disappoint.
Atlas Carbon Products, Monaco Boat Show

Upcoming Davit Events

West Palm Beach International Boat Show (attending only) , 21st-24th March 2024

Southampton Boat Show, 13th-22nd September 2024.

Monaco Yacht Show, 25th-28th September 2024.

Metstrade 2024, 19th - 21st November 2024

Another new Contessa 32

Contessa lovers will be pleased to see the CO32 hull moulds back in the yard, ready for laying up.  It's not the first time that an owner has come back for a second new build and we are really looking forward to getting stuck into this one which will probably head for Norway on first launch.

Atlas at Monaco Yacht Show

Another great year showing off our Atlas Davits at the Monaco Yacht Show, feeling like a return to pre-pandemic 'normal'
Cowes Week Update

Cowes Week Update

It's been incredibly close racing at Cowes  this year in what's been a very windy week so far.  Two days have been called off thanks to high winds of up to 40 knots.  There are 18 boats entered, three with young crews and two (Boudicca and Nimbus ) with all female crews, marking a significant shift for the class...

Cowes week resurgence

Ever since the 1970s the Contessa 32 has enjoyed its own start at Cowes week.  Back then numbers on the start line swelled to nearly 50 which, like most classes, declined over the years.  After the threat of amalgamation with other classes a few years ago, the Contessa 32 is now one of the most popular class starts with 18 boats confirmed.