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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.

‘Heroine’, Contessa 32

CONTESSA 32 “HEROINE” - FOR SALE 1978 yacht fully re-fitted and substantially upgraded by Jeremy Rogers in 2017-18 with expenditure of around £120k (plus boat purchase £25k in 2017). No expense spared on preparing this excellent and proven British registered go-anywhere yacht. Ideally suited for both short-handed local sailing, with many practical and “comfort” improvements, as well as for longer cruising trips with such extras as Rutland wind generator, Windpilot foil self-steering, additional water tank, top-spec. Viking life raft, first class Garmin instrumentation and electronics and numerous “back up” items..

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. 
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First All Contessa Regatta hailed a great success

The first ever all Contessa Regatta took place on the weekend of the 9-11th June and, despite challenging sailing conditions,  a great time was had by all. Over 40 boats entered, including Contessa 32s, 26s, 28s and 35s.  The event was intended as a tribute to the life and work of the Contessa builder Jeremy Rogers who died last year.
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Man Riding Davits

Our davits can now be class approved to meet man overboard, man riding and rescue boat launching standard. We work with certifying agents RINA to comply with regulations set out in red ensign group part A yacht code so you and your crew can work with complete peace of mind when using davits for rescue purposes.
Jeremy Rogers, Lifetime achievement award

‘Classic Boat’ Lifetime Achievement Award

Fiona Rogers was invited to the Royal Thames YC in London to receive the Classic Boat Lifetime Achievement Award for Jeremy who died in October last year. Seen here flanked by grandson Jonah and son Kit.
Sophie Robertson

Introducing Sophie Robertson, Atlas Davit Sales

We are excited to welcome Sophie Robertson to our Atlas Carbon Davit team. Sophie joins us from the superyacht industry where she worked closely with deck crew and built up a useful understanding of the specific needs and challenges facing those working in this exacting world.
Man riding davits

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