Offering a unique opportunity to experience its remarkable range of yachts, Contest Yachts will host its annual Open House and inaugural Bluewater Day on Saturday 4 April 2026, 10am – 5pm.
All are welcome. Highlights this year include the new 17-metre Contest 56CS – the 2025 European Yacht of the Year – alongside the impressive 19-metre Contest 63CS.
Visitors can also enjoy fascinating sessions with the World Cruising Club team, who will discuss the growing programme of ARC rallies, including ARC, ARC+, ARC Europe, World ARC and ARC Baltic.
Models from across the 13 to 26-metre range will be on display for visitors to explore both in the water and in the yard, where yachts can be seen at various stages of construction – from the early phases of composite moulding and outfitting through to final delivery. Demonstrations of the yard’s unique single-shot vacuum injection moulding process will also take place.
Contest’s key partner suppliers – covering sails, rigging, engines, electronics, interior upholstery, spars, deck hardware, insurance and more – will be in attendance, offering the opportunity for exclusive conversations alongside a programme of talks and presentations throughout the day.
A quality selection of Contest and CB Selections brokerage yachts will also be available to view, both afloat and inside the heated halls, where raised walk-around platforms provide easy step-aboard access.
Speaking about the event, Contest Yachts CEO Arjen Conijn says: “We’ve been building luxury cruising yachts since the 1960s, so we understand what it takes to transform a small space into a world of possibilities. Now, through our collaboration with the World Cruising Club, there are truly no limits to where our owners can sail, assured of exceptional opportunities, great company and full support. We look forward to welcoming everyone.”
If you would like to join us for this rare opportunity to experience everything Contest has to offer, please email our expert team at [email protected], call +44 (0)23 8045 0011, or complete the form below.