To take assent again, willie ker has circumnavigated iceland, sailed to greenland and baffin island several times, cruised to the antarctic and up to alaska and russia, returning via the great lakes and labrador and most of his sailing has been singlehanded. Apr 06, 2017 the contessa 26 is quite spacious for its size, offering a big cockpit, which is perfect for having guests on day sails. When i moved up from my ploddy fantasie 19 it was a choice between trying to cruise a hobie cat or something that performed like a sigma. Advice on 3035ft yacht for circumnavigation ybw forum.
With a dry weight of over four tonnes, a deep forefoot leading to a long fin keel and a skegmounted rudder. I have narrowed my search down to either a contessa 32 or rival 34 as these are both well proven designs that are within my budget. At a time when cruising boats sported springy sheer lines, this racercruiser appears at least at first glance, to have a reverse sheer. For alan, who often sails her singlehanded, or with a couple of crew. Hey everybody, im getting ready to start looking for my first boat. Two boats, wing on wing in light air, no pole on the genoa. I am a push over for any series from ireland though so paid up. Some coastal cruisers prefer to spend their weekends. The contessa 32 is a versatile, trustworthy companion of a boat that is game for pretty much any type of adventure you might suggest. Designed by david sadler, the two contessa molds, the 26 and the 32, were brought to canada in the early 1970s. Does anyone have any experince of the contessa or the rival which they would like to share. In december 1991 a contessa 33 was found called ceveva in. Made famous by tania aebi who single handed a sistership around the world back in the day, feanor is awaiting her new owner. Read adlard coles classic book, heavy weather sailing, for an account of.
The contessa 32 is a wellproven and enduring design, considered to be the benchmark yacht at their time and now enjoying true classic yacht status. Theres also a bigger sister, the contessa 32, if your budget can stretch to it. A great read that shows what can be done if you have a goal and work hard towards it. Apr 28, 2015 nigel calder and chris beeson explain how to use boat statistics to understand your boat, or choose the right boat for you and your cruising. Assent was a sailing school boat, with one instructor and four students aboard. And it was a contessa 32 named gigi, which was one of the last englishbuilt boats, that carried me around cape horn, east to west against the wind 20 years ago. Different sailors have different budgets and varied experience and requirements. Set and filmed in the west of ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the garda siochana police, sergeant jack driscoll played by owen mcdonnell. Contessa 32 returns to family rogers yachting world. Contessa 32 a contessa 32 sails on a very wind day on the friday of lendy cowes week with winds exceeding 40 knots, the boat was sailed by one of the rogers famiy members.
I sailed our contessa 32 singlehanded from niendorfostsee to sao miguel azores in 2000. The classic design of the contessa 32 results in a boat which by modern standards is narrow in the ends with a classic aft cockpit deck layout. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In december 1991 a contessa 33 was found called ceveva in a neglected state at shamrock quay.
In july 1977, he sailed away on a 50,000 mile, singlehanded circumnavigation, before returning to toronto in 1983. An excellent book on multihulls is gregor tarjans catamarans. Understand your boat and her statistics yachting monthly. Since being purchased in 2006 concerto has regularly taken part in the contessa 32 inshore points series. Onehanded in a twohanded world by tommyekaren mayer.
Last out of the water in 2018 when anodes etc were changed, hull paint work touchup as. Contessa 32 6 contessa 28 2 contessa 34 2 contessa 26 2 contessa 38 1. One of the uk cruising mags think it was practical boat owner ran a series last year about someone sailing one around the uk single handed. With over 750 hulls built, the yacht has become the most successful onedesign cruiserracer of all time. Cruised the world over, but still raced competitively inshore and offshore, handed down through families but still being built new and supported by an active class association, the contessa 32 enters its fifth decade in rude health enthuses the class association.
She completed a solo circumnavigation of the globe in a 26foot sailboat between the ages of 18 and 21, making her the first american woman and the youngest person at the time to sail around the world. Discover our extensive database of new and used contessa boats for sale, available to purchase today. An advert for the iconic contessa 26 and 32 from the 1972 ostar brochure. Contessa 26 sailing anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Special anniversary events being planned for the weekend of.
The book describes rubins brilliant defense tactics. This contessa 32 is the famous jeremy rodgers built yacht, at home as a cruiser but a popular choice for racing due to her sleek lines and seaworthy performance. At contessa 32 experience our overriding priority is your safety and comfort. Deck mounted stainless steel stanchions supporting stainless steel guardwires. I often sail mine single handed and i dont consider myself to be a hot shot sailor.
In 1960, hasler competed in the first observer singlehanded transatlantic race ostar, from plymouth to new york. Many of these boats competed in the ostar the observer single handed transatlantic race and the round britain and ireland race. I like the openness of the sigma cabin and the cockpit. Thats the sort of confidence the contessa 32 inspires. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. However, the contessa 32 is not just a bluewater passagemaker. An inspiring story of adventure, endurance and the. Since this book is about a cruise that took place back in the 1920s it is a bit out of date, and so also quite a bit out of compliance with todays political correctness. Contessa 32 sailing singlehanded on the atlantic youtube. The inspiring true story of tibor teddy rubin holocaust survivor, korean war hero, and medal of honor recipient cohen, daniel m.
Try our search feature to explore whats important to you. This is assent, a contessa 32, sailed single handed by willy ker. Capehorn offers its congratulations to pierreandre huglo, who just completed a singlehanded nonstop circumnavigation aboard his contessa 32 fresh herring, steered by our varuna model. David glenn is shown aboard willy kers famous contessa 32. Willy ker sailed over 100,000 miles in assent from the arctic to the antarctic.
He literally wrote the book on sailing to greenland the rcc cruising guide. Contessa 32 6 contessa 28 2 contessa 34 2 contessa 26 2. Tania aebi born october 7, 1966 is an american sailor. The contessa 26 is quite spacious for its size, offering a big cockpit, which is perfect for having guests on day sails. Not only that, the contessa 33 had an uncomplicated rig and an attractive appearance.
When british naval architect, david sadler, drew the lines of this design in 1972, he gave the contessa 32 a unique profile. While gorillas on the rail are helpful in a blow, the design of the contessa 32 is such that she still performs exceptionally well without this extra weight. Modern production boats introduce wellpublicised safety and seasickness concerns. Oct 02, 2018 a summer cruise from the scottish west coast to the small isles on a contessa 32 yacht. We knew willy was returning to greenland at the same time as meriah so we kept in touch via ssb and arranged to rendezvous in this anchorage. Herbert blondie hasler dso, obe hasler is known as the father of singlehanded sailing, owing to his invention of the first practical selfsteering gear for yachts.
The contessa 32 is fantastic for two handed racing, big enough to handle whatever is thrown at it while still being manageable by a small crew. Two handed racing chaos twohanded series contessa 32. Suddenly a contessa 26 appeared for sale for the first time ever. I can set her up, launch, sail, land, and derig by myself without any hangups. Although popular for onedesign and club racing, they are easy to handle and fun to sail, with many being used for short handed longdistance cruising. Jeremy rogers limited went on to produce the contessa 32. The contessa 32, assent, was the sole yacht of the 58 starters in the smallest class to finish and, as coles writes, put in a very good corrected time in relation to her size. Just for fun we\ve got a profile of marine author john vigor, an essay about lessons learned while sailing singlehanded by jill knight, a fireside chat with ted brewer about his days at the luders\ yard, gorgeous photos by michael kahn, winter sailing by butch evans, great humor by sally cole, and reflections on \the shipwright. Rubin did, in a 24hour single handed battle against thousands of north koreans. The single handed transatlantic race ostar and the route du rhum are transatlantic single handed races. I do most of my sailing single handed, and have had a contessa 32 for the last twentyodd years. Valiant 40, ohlson 38, contessa 32, seawind, ericson 30, arpege, vega, alberg triton, and last, but not least, the catalina 27.
In the first three years of production 350 hulls were laid up. That said, it is a very entertaining view of an extraordinary single handed voyage around the world. Single handed sailing has become a major competitive sport, and there are a number of prominent single handed offshore races. The perfect cruising boat doesnt exist and cannot be designed. More recently, concerto has been raced singlehanded under irc with the solo offshore racing club. And it was a contessa 32 named gigi, which was one of the last englishbuilt boats. First impressions the contessa 32 is a very handsome boat. I know someone who is races singlehanded with a symmetrical spinnaker on a contessa 32, but beyond most users. Why dont you write a free book on singlehanded sailing multihulls. Dec 04, 2004 i have narrowed my search down to either a contessa 32 or rival 34 as these are both well proven designs that are within my budget.
The inspiring true story of tibor teddy rubin holocaust survivor, korean war hero, and medal of honor recipient. Hasler is known as the father of singlehanded sailing, owing to his invention of the first practical selfsteering gear for yachts. If you like sitting on the edge of your seat watching wild car chases, then this is not the show for you. I plan on spending the next year or so learning the boat and how to handle it in open waters, and then heading off on a solo sail to new zealandaustralia. Upgrade your sailing skills to enable single handed coastal or short offshore passages. The most wind ive been out in is about 15mph and never had the hobie feel like i needed a swim. Seb successfully sailed the length of the solent singlehanded at the age. I have watched the ads in the bay area off and on for years. While gorillas on the rail are helpful two handed racing chaos twohanded series contessa 32 class association. Contessa 26 used boat for sale 1969 theyachtmarket. This fantastic example of a contessa 32 benefits from a recent refit at osmotech which has all been completed to a very high standard. By the way, the ventilation is excellent, 3 large dorades and the deck hatch comes into the main cabin and not into the forepeak which is all storage and a heads. Published on nov 25, 2009 i sailed our contessa 32 singlehanded from niendorfostsee to sao miguelazores in 2000. Aebi in varuna, as described in her book maiden voyage, and by brian caldwell who in 1995 aged 19.
May 01, 1996 one handed in a two handed world book. Peyton figured would get rid of rubin was to hold a rear guard hill position while the company withdrew. No barriers by neal peterson the story of neal peterson, a black south african, who built and sailed his 40 foot boat stellar in a single handed trans atlantic race. The contessa 26 is a folkboat adaption by david sadler and jeremy rogers know as a very good seaboat. Oct 04, 2006 the contessa 26 is a folkboat adaption by david sadler and jeremy rogers know as a very good seaboat. The taylor company has been building boats in canada since 1904, including the world war ii fairmile minesweepers. Pierre huglo took 221 days to race his engineless contessa 32 round the world nonstop and singlehanded. Contessa 32 in argyll and bute used boats top boats. The single handed transpac shtp starts off tiburon in the san francisco bay, and ends in hanalei bay, kauai. Quantums jay sharkey shares his singlehanded sailing expertise to help you get started. Good account of buying one and sailing it from the uk to australia in the book greenwich to the. I have a v28 and shes perfect for distance single handed or two handed the exact reason i bought her.
The yachts i am currently considering are contessa 32 proven seaboat but. She is a real bluewater cruiser, whose formidable reputation for seaworthiness has been tried and tested by. In 1960, hasler competed in the first observer single handed transatlantic race ostar, from plymouth to new york. The idea of singlehanded sailing appeals to cruisers and racers alike. You can find out more about the contessa 26 on the contessa 26 association website. I think it was the enthusiasm for the boats that comes across so clearly that made me decide to ask for a testsail, and that. The contessa 32 is one of the most successful cruiser racers of the last. The contessa was known as a capable ocean cruiser from the outset of production in england. Built by jeremy rogers in 1972 she was raced successfully in the solent and also competed in a round britain, a trans atlantic race and two fastnet races. Specialised smallgroup chartering service committed to the enjoyment of sailing a contessa 32. A 34 finished project, she requires some work to get her to sea. Made famous by tania aebi who single handed a sistership around the world back in.
Contessa 32 used boat for sale 1977 theyachtmarket. Singlehanded is an irish television drama series, first broadcast on rte television in 2007. Up to 100 contessa 32s to celebrate four decades of the class. Verdict a joy to sail quick on a reach and well set up for spinnaker work downwind. Sep 12, 2019 for this is assent, the contessa 32 built by jeremy rogers in 1972 and the only boat in her class to finish the 1979 fastnet race, in the face of a storm which wiped out most of the fleet and. Intended as replacement for the contessa 32, she was faster and could sleep eight. Shes a joy to sail on the wind, quick on a reach, and well set up for spinnaker work downwind. I liked single handed but did not like having to pay extra for it as it was not prime. Used contessa 32 yacht for sale boat ref 31619 ancasta. There is no information concerning upgrades or improvements to the boat. She was completely gutted for a refit in anticipation of the single handed transpac. The contessa 32 was designed by david sadler in 1971, and rapidly became very popular, both as a fast cruiser, and as a one design racing class.
By comparison, the contessa 32, recognised as a classic design for more than 40 years, has an unmatched reputation for seaworthiness and possesses an easy motion at sea. Other distinguishing features of the contessa 32 are long overhangs, a narrow, tuckedup stern, low topsides and a narrow beam to length ratio. For this is assent, the contessa 32 built by jeremy rogers in 1972 and the only. Id love to get the opinion of what a good boat would consist of. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Although popular for onedesign and club racing, th. I had some days of reaching and found some time to videotape parts of the trip. For half or full day sailing experiences in the solent area. Best singlehanded, bluewater sailboat not caravan on. An inspirational read for anyone who has a permanen. Our sailing guests range from novices wishing to try the exhilaration of sailing, to experienced sailors seeking a unique opportunity to charter this iconic design. The contessa 32 is fantastic for twohanded racing, big enough to handle whatever is thrown at it while still being manageable by a small crew. This yacht has been owned by the current owner for the past 19 years and has sailed her single handed to the azores and back.
The gray and guilty sea by scott william carter, blood on the marsh by peter tickler, finding allie by meli raine, findin. Contessa 32s have been everywhere from the arctic to zanzibar. However, in the book itself, the author lists a number of boats hed consider for a circumnavigation. Most of my sailing will be shorthanded 12 crew members, but some may be single handed. Below the waterline, sadler has penned a moderate fin keel, with a skegsupported rudder on a deep vee crosssection. Contessa 32 experience shares the handson pleasure of sailing a worldrenowned classic yacht. Clover a lucky capture for biggest show the irish times. The class association promotes racing, rallying, cruising and social activities throughout the uk and overseas. Singlehanded sailing has become a major competitive sport, and there are a number of prominent single handed offshore races. Launched in 1971, over 650 contessa 32s have been build to date. Rigged as a masthead sloop, with a deep keel and a hull mounted rudder, the contessa 26 was launched in 1966 and early boats proved to be very successful racers, including longdistance events.
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