The Contessa 32

The Contessa 32 is a classic 'cruiser-racer' with a tremendous pedigree.  First seen at the Boat Show in 1970, over 750 have since been built and they are still being made!  Their reputation for seaworthiness is second to none and yet they are still a most beautiful boat to look at.  They are now sailed all over the world and there is an active 'one-design' racing fleet in the Solent that still commands the noon start at Cowes  Week each year.

Picture of CONCERTO, currently owned by our PR Secretary, George Isted.  She still races and cruises regularly.  George's father, David Isted, owned a Contessa 32 (AIGLE d'OR) and George was virtually weaned on them.  Once you have the Contessa bug, you keep it!