Fourteen years into ownership of a first yacht and wanting more space for two couples, Robert began a long and well-considered search for a new yacht. The goal was more space, a brighter interior and easier monitoring of sailing operations from down below.
Summer 2024 saw the launch of the new build 22-metre Contest 72CS Duende. She was handed over to her new owners Berend and Judith Nieuwenhuis at the Contest shipyard in Medemblik.
At this year’s Palma International Boat Show, 30 April – 3 May, Contest Yachts UK is presenting a stunning selection of its luxury performance bluewater cruisers, including the award-winning Contest 63CS and Contest 55CS.
Offering a unique opportunity to compare and contrast its remarkable range of yachts, Contest Yachts is hosting an Open House at the shipyard in Medemblik on Saturday 5 April 2025.
Bike entrepreneurs, Martijn and Dirk, together with their partners bought a pre-sailed Contest 57CS Ocean Pearl before going transatlantic with the 2023 ARC.
Onboard his Contest 50CS Steppingstone, Harald Hart extended a trip to the Faroes and back by rounding Iceland in what became a surprising six-month solo adventure.
With disappointments in work and a mindset prompting adventure before starting family, Jan and Jessie sold up everything, bought Contest 48CS Adhara mid-pandemic and sailed away, writing a wonderful blog in their wake.
Stepping back into the cockpit after a 20-year break from sailing, Sharon Foulston commissioned the new-build Contest 42CS Sophie for the clarity and consolation that time spent at sea can bring.
On the opening night of boot Düsseldorf 2025, Contest Yachts’ new 63CS was crowned European Yacht of the Year 2025.
Combining luxury onboard living and performance, Contest Yachts’ new 19-metre Contest 63CS has been nominated for Bluewater Cruiser of the Year at British Yachting Awards.
At this year’s boot Düsseldorf boat show, Contest Yachts is presenting an incredible line-up of its luxury performance bluewater cruisers, including the all-new Contest 63CS, the award-winning Contest 55CS and the twin aft cabin Contest 49CS.
Dutch luxury bluewater yacht builder, Contest Yachts announced that its newly launched 19-metre Contest 63CS has been nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2025.
With the Southampton International Boat Show just around the corner, the team at Contest Yachts UK is inviting visitors to book an appointment to step onboard the Contest 49CS and turn their bluewater cruising dreams into a reality.
Designed for short-handed high-performance cruising, the all-new Contest 63CS will be making its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (10-15 September).
Renowned Dutch bluewater yacht builder Contest Yachts has partnered with the Ancasta Group to form Contest Yachts UK.