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  Hallberg-Rassy 372 won her class in Tjörn Runt 2010


Start category 15 winner: Hallberg-Rassy 372 "Rassker 372"

(21 August 2010)  The Hallberg-Rassy 372 "Rassker 372" has today won her group in one of the world´s largest inshore races, Tjörn Runt. Congratulations goes also to Stefan Pavia, a skilled carpenter at Hallberg-Rassy, who also won his class in a Melges 24. For full results, please go here.

 

 Volkswagen crashed into a Hallberg-Rassy


(10 August 2010)
 A Volkswagen Golf has crashed into a Hallberg-Rassy 31 in Deauville, France. The car driver lost control over his vehicle and landed on this boat, moored in the marina. The mast of the Hallberg-Rassy 31 was broken in this crash. The young driver was under the influence of alcohol. Don't drink and drive!

 

 Good result in long distance race


(31 July 2010)  We got an email from Douwe Gorter:

"As the new owners since March of 2010 of the Hallberg-Rassy 53 "Stayer" (building no. 21) I am happy to let you know that we achieved a very good result in the Colin Archer Memorial 2010 Race.  This is the longest off shore race race organized out of the Netherlands. The Race started on July 17st in Lauwersoog and finished in Larvik Norway, the total distance is  approximately 380 nautical miles crossing the North Sea and the Skagerrak. We came in 2nd in our class, covering the distance in 48 hours and 14 minutes, we maintained an average speed of nearly 8 knots. We crewed the boat with 5 people including my wife. In total there were 103 competitors.

We beat several new designs by hours! Apart from the first 2 hours after the start, where we had to beat in 24 plus knots of wind, the conditions were not ideal for us I assumed, the wind from dead behind and 160 degrees, we do not have a spinnaker, only a gennaker. However I was wrong; we were faster than a 2005 Contest 55 and several modern Beneteau's of 45 foot and more, we also were 3.5 hours earlier than a 65 one design. When beating in the 24 knots of wind in very choppy conditions STAYER was the fastest by far in our class.

Having owned several boats before including a Baltic and a Swan 46 I am very impressed by the all round performance of the Hallberg-Rassy 53!  All in all we are very happy with the boat, not just for relaxed cruising but also to "push" it really hard in a long distance race.

The crew has returned to the Netherlands and my wife and me continue our holiday in Norway, I have included a nice picture of the boat anchored in the Oslo Fjord, maybe you can use that and put it on the Hallberg-Rassy website."
 

 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 40 on the cover of Sail magazine


(15 July 2010) A Hallberg-Rassy 40 is covergirl on the July 2010 issue of one of the world's largest sailing magazines, Sail from the USA.

 

  24 winners in "The Hallberg-Rassy regatta where everybody wins"



(20 June 2010)
"The Hallberg-Rassy regatta where everybody wins" had 24 winners. 24 yachts from 28 ft - 62 ft, the oldest from 1966 and the newest from June 2010. Yachts from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Chile participated. The weather was varying, with both sunshine and rain, wind speed between 1 an 24 knots, and large variation in wind direction. All crews had a good time. Instead of pure racing, there were as many categories as there were boats, so all crews won a prize. Prizes included a minisafe, automatic inflatable life vests, emergency flares, sailing clothes, sprayhoods and a lot more. All crews had two dinners together ashore. This successful event was held 18-19 June 2010. The next Hallberg-Rassy Regatta where everybody wins will be held in Ellös 17-18 June 2011, so book that into your calendar already now.

To see a list of the different category winners, please go here.  

To see a photo gallery from the event, please go here

 

 Ulf Prytz to hold lecture at Open House Weekend 28 August


Mr Ulf Prytz


Ulf sailed his Hallberg-Rassy 39 to Svalbard and back to Oslo

(17 June 2010)
It is a popular tradition at the Hallberg-Rassy yard to arrange a social Saturday evening with an interesting talk during the Open House Weekend. Ulf Prytz will hold this year's lecture 28 August 2010 at 19.00 o'clock.

Ulf has sailed his Hallberg-Rassy 39 “Isis” together with Totto Brunvold and his Hallberg-Rassy 46 “Hike VI” from Oslo to Svalbard and back the summer of 2009. It is a truly beautiful voyage along the Norwegian coastline, to Spitsbergen and back to Oslo.

After facing a severe medical diagnosis, Ulf took up sailing and bought himself a Hallberg-Rassy 39 winter 2007. To sail to Svalbard on own keel has been a dream he made come true two years later.

Ulf is Norwegian and the talk will be held in English so that international guests will be able to follow.

As the number of seats to the talks are limited we request a prepayment of tickets from you. The Saturday night lecture costs SEK 150 (roughly 16 Euros) per person. Please give us your Visa- Eurocard or Mastercard number, expiry date, name, address, phone number and your written OK for us charging you above mentioned amount. For safety reasons we do not want you to email text with facts about your credit card. Please send either a scanned hand written letter to info"at"hallberg-rassy.se or a fax to or +46 304 50486.Please do not forget to give us your name, address and number of persons. In previous years the event has been fully booked. We therefore recommend you to send your application as soon as possible.

Parking and to see the boats in the water and to tour the yard, is free of charge.

 

 More pictures of Hallberg-Rassy 64 No 001 under construction



(16 June 2010) Picture update of the Hallberg-Rassy 64 No 001 under production. For a photo galllery, please go here.

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 342 wins Morsø Cup 2010 overall



(14 June 2010)
The Danish Hallberg-Rassy 342 "Olivia" won the Morsø Cup 2010 overall. This is a race around island Morsø in the Limfjord, Denmark. The distance to sail is 50 nautical miles. The conditions were rough. Wind conditions were fresh westerly winds averaging 30-40 knots with gusts up to 48 knots. Only 20 out of 85 participating boats made it the whole way into the finish line. Two boats lost their mast. Several had their sails damaged. Three boats went aground. The winner "Olivia" is a Hallberg-Rassy 342 number 88 from 2007 and suffered no damages. Congratulations to Kristian Brøns Nielsen and his crew for this victory.

To see a complete result list, please go here

 

  Improvements for model year 2011

(7 June 2010) Annually Hallberg-Rassy performs a series of improvements. The changes are not made for the sake of changing but rather a careful choice of reforms to make the product better based on feedback from owners of the 9 200 Hallberg-Rassy yachts around the world and our own experience. Improvements for model year 2011:

 Hallberg-Rassy 310

- When teak deck is ordered, this is now vacuum glued, without screws. This means there is more teak to wear off, and consequently you get an extended service life. This has already been the case on teak decks of Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II and larger.

 - When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

Hallberg-Rassy 342

- The teak deck is now vacuum glued, without screws. This means there is more teak to wear off, and consequently you get an extended service life. This has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II and larger.

 - For new orders, the 342 will get a CanBus electrical system, which is already successfully implemented in the 310, 372, 48 and 54. The light switches for navigation lights are moved to the cockpit on CanBus boats. Dimmers for selected interior lights are also optionally available.

 - Tackle for backstay adjuster. A tackle is both faster to get tension into and also to release tension, compared to using a winch handle which was the case until now.

 - When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “Elvström E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

 - The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

Hallberg-Rassy 372

- The teak deck is now vacuum glued, without screws. This means there is more teak to wear off, and consequently you get an extended service life. This has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II and larger.

- Tackle for backstay adjuster. A tackle is both faster to get tension into and also to release tension, compared to using a winch handle which was the case until now.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

- The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

Hallberg-Rassy 37

- The teak deck is now vacuum glued, without screws. This means there is more teak to wear off, and consequently you get an extended service life. This has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II and larger.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

- The electrical system is from now on a CanBus system, which is already successfully implemented in the 310, 372, 48 and 54. The light switches for navigation lights are moved to the cockpit on CanBus boats. Dimmers for selected interior lights are also optionally available.

- The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

Hallberg-Rassy 40

- The teak deck is now vacuum glued, without screws. This means there is more teak to wear off, and consequently you get an extended service life. This has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II and larger.

- The teak battens in the teak deck are now wider, which has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II and larger.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

- The electrical system is from now on a CanBus system, which is already successfully implemented in the 310, 372, 48 and 54. The light switches for navigation lights are moved to the cockpit on CanBus boats. Dimmers for selected interior lights are also optionally available.

- The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

- The hinges to the plexi glass shower panels are now more elegant.

- The cushions in the saloon will be smooth without buttons, as has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 310, 342, 372 and 37.

Hallberg-Rassy 43 Mk II

- The electrical system is from now on a CanBus system, which is already successfully implemented in the 310, 372, 48 and 54. The light switches for navigation lights are moved to the cockpit on CanBus boats. Dimmers for selected interior lights are also optionally available.

 - The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

- The hinges to the plexi glass shower panels are now more elegant.

- The cushions in the saloon will be smooth without buttons, as has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 310, 342, 372 and 37.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

Hallberg-Rassy 48

- The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

- The hinges to the plexi glass shower panels are now more elegant.

- The cushions in the saloon will be smooth without buttons, as has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 310, 342, 372 and 37.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

Hallberg-Rassy 54

- The alcoves in the saloon now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

- The hinges to the plexi glass shower panels are now more elegant.

- The cushions in the saloon will be smooth without buttons, as has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 310, 342, 372 and 37.

- The L shaped lining of the outer chart tables are milled out on the inside, so that those can be used as additional hand rails.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

Hallberg-Rassy 62

- If there are alcoves in the saloon, these now have white wooden battens, as already seen on the Hallberg-Rassy 310.

- The hinges to the plexi glass shower panels are now more elegant.

- The cushions in the saloon will be smooth without buttons, as has already been the case on Hallberg-Rassy 310, 342, 372 and 37.

- The L shaped lining of the outer chart tables are milled out on the inside, so that those can be used as additional hand rails.

- When reefing compensator is ordered, that is now upgraded to a better system “E-Flex”. E-Flex has the following advantages compared to the previous E-Foam: E-Flex does not compress under pressure as foam can. E-Flex has less friction when furling the first turns. There is no risk for moisture in the tape below the foam, simply because there is no foam. The E-Flex system consists of polypropylene lines laid into a polyester coat.

 

  Racing success for Hallberg-Rassy 372

Hallberg-Rassy 372 Rassker 372

(31 May 2010)
In one of the world's largest offshore races, Fyn Rundt in Denmark, the Hallberg-Rassy 372 "Rassker 372" got an honourable 22nd place overall out of 383 participating boats. The boat was sailed by Hallberg-Rassy's Danish distributor, Bo Hold from Marineparken Yachts. Bo says "I am honestly impressed with the boat. It performed really well in the fresh winds. Before the start there were many of the guys in the racing boats who smiled when they saw that we wanted to race in a Hallberg-Rassy, but they all got embarrassed when we took the start and the following hours we left almost all racing boats behind us."

To see a complete result list, please go here: http://www.bogense-sejlklub.dk/overaltplacering2010.htm

 

  24 boats from 7 countries in "The Hallberg-Rassy regatta where everybody wins"



(26 May 2010)
So far 24 boats between 31 ft and 54 ft from seven different countries have applied the The Hallberg-Rassy regatta where everybody wins. Boats from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Chile have already applied. You still have a chance to join this event. To see a program in English , please go here. To see a program in Swedish, please go here. To see a list of which boats have applied so far, please go here.  

All Hallberg-Rassy sailors are welcome to join us. We will both sail together and have a good time ashore. The sailing will be a relaxed event, no time keeping and no result list. All boats participating in the "race" will win some kind of prize. Winning categories may include "The boat with longest way to Ellös" or "Youngest crew member" or similar. The Hallberg-Rassys Regattas may be the only regattas in the world where all boats are winners.

You are welcome to this event even if you cannot come with an own boat. We will arrange that you can sail with other Hallberg-Rassy boats.

The fee for application in this event is only 500 SEK per boat plus 100 SEK per crewmember. That includes two dinners. For application, please fax +46 304 51 331 or air mail us and give your written OK to charge the amount from your Eurocard, Mastercard or Visa, card number and expiry date. Please state your name, address, email, telephone numbers, what boat type you have and the name of her. For security reasons, we ask you not to email creditcard info.

 

  Photo shooting of new Volvo S60 in Hallberg-Rassys marina


The all-new Volvo S60 presented in the Hallberg-Rassy harbour

(20 May 2010)
This picture show the only official new Volvo S60 in Sweden. It was tested by Norwegian TV2 and to get the right atmosphere the TV channel took this car for photo shooting to the Hallberg-Rassy marina. To see a pcture gallery, please go here.

 

  First picture of Hallberg-Rassy 64 No 001 in production


Hallberg-Rassy 64 Number 001. Click picture for larger view

(12 May 2010)
This is the first picture of Hallberg-Rassy 64, hull number 001, in production.

 

  HR 62 movies with subtitles in 50 languages


Mr Arne Mårtensson's Hallberg-Rassy 62 "Yaghan" in Antarctica

(27 April 2010)
The 20 YouTube movies about a Hallberg-Rassy 62 around the world are now available with subtitles in 50 different languages. This is possible by clicking the symbol in the lower right corner. This is evidently contributing to even more views of those films. Recently viewer number 100 000 looked at those films! YouTube top viewers list is ranked in relation to the number of citizens in the country and other factors. The top ten list among the viewers of those films are

1 Sweden
2 Norway
3 Namibia (!)
4 Germany
5 Slovenia
6 Great Britain
7 USA
8 Denmark
9 Netherlands
10 Croatia

 

  Sailing club renews fleet of  Hallberg-Rassy 342


British Kiel Yacht Club has ordered a new fleet of Hallberg-Rassy 342s

(17 March 2010)
A private European sailing club, British Kiel Yacht Club, owns a fleet of ten  Hallberg-Rassy 342s. The club has decided to renew the fleet. Once more the club has carefully investigated the market for 31-35 ft cruising boats. The result is again an order for a new fleet of ten Hallberg-Rassy 342s.

The club has made a very detailed analysis of competing boats including sea trials, inspection of building methods, analysis for possible second hand value, spare parts supply, value for money and more. The analysis has been going on for more than a year.

BKYC, British Kiel Yacht Club, is based in Kiel, Germany. The British military is chartering the boats for adventurous sailing training. Normally people from the British Army sail the yachts, but also people from the British Navy and the British Air Force or private persons with connection to the UK Military. 5 to 7 men and women are onboard each yacht on a trip that usually takes around 5 days, goes to Denmark and covers 150 nautical miles.

The yachts are used extensively from early March until the end of November. Each boat is sailed about 7 000 nautical miles per year, which corresponds to roughly seven years of sailing for an ordinary sailor. BKYC has their own yard facilities with professional care and maintenance. A recent report from the RYA Chief Examiner describes the boats as "the best maintained fleet of sea school yachts in the world".

The club changes boats every three to four years and this is the fourth time the order goes to Hallberg-Rassy. No other boatbuilder has received so many orders from BKYC. BKYC has previously had a fleet of twelve Hallberg-Rassy 29 and another fleet of twelve Hallberg-Rassy 31 and currently ten Hallberg-Rassy 342.

The new boats are to be delivered in 2011. The old fleet of boats is available for sale at
120 000 Euros + VAT and these boats are accessible for delivery October 2010 but may be bought now. For more info on the sale of the old fleet, please see www.bkyc.de/html/boat_sales.html

  A record-icy winter goes to its end


The Hallberg-Rassy harbour on 14 March 2010

(17 March 2010) The winter of 2009-2010 has been reported to be the most severe for 44 years with more snow and more ice than anyone can remember. Only less than a week ago we had incredible 35 cm icethickness in our harbour. The last few days, however, with the help of an ice breaker and improved weather situation we have got rid of a lot of ice. The next few days the first deliveries of Hallberg-Rassy yachts on their own keel for the year will take place. As always, Hallberg-Rassy deliver on time. We have never missed an agreed delivery date. To see more photos, please go here

 

 

  Helmarin new Hallberg-Rassy distributor for Finland


Toni Hellman and Lassi Hellman from Helmarin are Hallberg-Rassys new faces in Finland

(11 March 2010)
Helmarin is new distributor for Hallberg-Rassy in Finland. Helmarin is owned by Lassi Hellman and the yacht sales is handled by Toni Hellman, Lassi Hellman and Leena Dahl. Lassi has no less than 26 years of experience from the yachting business, where he has sold boats all the way since 1984. The company is located in Turku.

Contact details:
Helmarin
Tammistontie 256
FIN-20900 Turku
Finland

Tel +358 (0)2 2581 600
+358 (0) 400 520 454

lassi.hellman"at"helmarin.fi

 

 Stork visit the Hallberg-Rassy harbour in the winter



(19 February 2010)
Normally storks should go to Africa in the winter, but this stork has decided it is much better being at the Hallberg-Rassy harbour, even though it is bitter cold and frosty winter!

 

  24 hours test of the Hallberg-Rassy 310 the March 2010 issue of Yachting monthly



(18 February 2010)
A 24 hours test of the Hallberg-Rassy 310 is presented in the March 2010 issue of Yachting Monthly. Her some quotes from the magazine:

Hallberg-Rassy is leading, not following.

After 24 hours of barnstorming sailing in winds of up to 40 knots, finally the 310 behaves like a lady. She felt gloriously responsive, easily controlled and well weighted. Main and jib were easily managed, which is quite something in our test conditions. Finding the right balance was simple and we were able to make any tweaks from the cockpit.

The saloon is huge, with amazing light and ventilation. Two hatches and four large, opening sideports bathe the interior with light and air. There are thoughtful details like the small pressurized water reservoir so the pump doesnt fire up at the slightest twitch of the tap.

She is a good looking boat. The sheerline sweeps gracefully up to the bow, improving volume below the foredeck and softening the look of the coachroof. Coamings and windscreens enclose the cockpit, creating a secure feeling and keeping you dry. Above the huge cockpit locker to starboard, there’s another simple idea we liked – the nav light switches are built into the coaming, beside the autopilot and engine controls. You don’t have to yell below to get them turned on. Had we needed to move forward, theres an excellent handrail on the side screen, handrails running the length of the coachroof and deep, teak-capped toerails. We also liked the bronze scupper drains that empty any shipped water below the boot top to prevent streaky topsides. Moving forward, between the cap shrouds outboard and the genoa tracks and lower shrouds inboard, is simple and secure.

Shes quick, pretty and the space below is remarkable in a yacht of this size. Construction is up to the standards you would expect of Hallberg-Rassy

This is a hugely entertaining yacht fast and fun, spirited but secure, comfortable and capacious, impeccably built and, because of the name, sure to hold her value.

 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 372 nominated for Best Boat Interior Award



(13 February 2010)
The Hallberg-Rassy 372 has been nominated to the Best Boat Interior Award by the Serbian Nauticki Magazin. The winner will be announced on 1 March 2010, and the Prize ceremony will be held during the Boat Show in Belgrade 25 – 28 March 2010.

 

 

 Book about Hallberg-Rassy 352 around the world



(11 February 2010)
Swiss Hallberg-Rassy 352 sailor Maria Caviglia has released a new book about her and her husbands 12 year trip around the world. The book has many rich photo illustrations and is written in German. You will find more details here.

 

 Hallberg-Rassy improves leading position as dream yacht 4th year in a row


The latest survey



The development during three years




The question asked specifically for cruising yachts


New boat buyers intention to buy


Click on the image to get a larger view

(29 Jan 2010) Yet again Hallberg-Rassy further improves their lead as dream yacht. At boot Düsseldorf 2010, the world's largest boat show, Europe's largest sailing magazine, Yacht from Germany, presented their market research made among as many as 5 523 readers. For the fourth year in a row the question was asked: "From which shipyard does your personal dream yacht come from?" and for the 4th year in a row the answer is crystal clear: Hallberg-Rassy. And Hallberg-Rassy's lead to other brands even increased for the 4th time. Four years ago 21.4 % answered Hallberg-Rassy, three years ago 21.5 % answered Hallberg-Rassy, last time 23.6% and in the latest survey, made in fall of 2009, it increased to a massive 26.0 %. This figure is among all sailing yachts on the market. This year a further question was asked, your dream yacht within cruising boats, and the answer is even more striking: incredible 36.1 % answers Hallberg-Rassy! Hallberg-Rassy is the yacht most people dream of. Another interesting fact is that the number of new boat buyers who say they plan to purchase a new Hallberg-Rassy has increased dramatically the last year, from 7.4 % of all new boat buyers to 12 %. You have always dreamt of a Hallberg-Rassy. You will be Hallberg-Rassy owner in your lifetime. So why hesitate; Make your dream come true now!

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 372 honoured European Yacht of the Year



(23 January 2010) The Hallberg-Rassy 372 was honoured the European Yacht of the Year award, in the category Luxury Cruiser. This award is elected by journalists of the eleven leading European yachting magazines after a detailed testing programme of all no
minated yachts. The winning result for the Hallberg-Rassy 372 was revealed late Saturday evening 23 January 2010 at the Düsseldorf boat show.

Some quotes of what the eleven different magazines wrote:

Yachtrevue, Austria: "Fantastic sailing performance in rough seas; there is no vibration, no bumping, you feel only the powerful surfing through the waves - this is luxury sailing, with good feeling on the helm. She is a bluewater-yacht, but sails nearly as well as a performance cruiser; build quality as expected."

Yacht&Sail, Italy: "Fast and fun while still a real HR, even if a bit more sporty. If luxury is honest, well-made boats with traditional style, Hallberg-Rassy is the queen of it. Good, safe and practical solutions and incredibly good sailing!"

Yachting World, UK:" Pleasurable and easy to sail, this performance-tweaked coastal cruiser still retains that superior level of build and fit out and boasts a well-proportioned interior. Nimble, quick and easy to tack, she provides excellent cockpit comfort for both crew and helm, and is simple for a couple to manage. A quality boat that provides fast yet comfortable push-button sailing."

Swissboat, Switzerland: "The sailing performance of HR 372 is a thrill for a boat from this yard! But always the same is the excellent quality of construction and the exclusive standard in interior design."

Seilas, Norway: "Hallberg-Rassy 372 is a cruiser who matches the performance cruisers
in speed and sailing performance. This has all the Hallberg-Rassy's well known qualities, but in a more modern package. It's seaworthy, fast and comfortable."

Voile Magazine, France: "It sails better than the previous generation, the look is rather classic, so it will still be in the future. You can open the transom to access to the sea. And, most of all, the build quality is very good. This might well be the best you can get in this size, and one that will last for long time."

Yacht, Germany: "Through decades of persistence Hallberg-Rassy has become one of the most valuable and cherished trade marks in international boatbuilding. The Hallberg-Rassy 372 still looks much like her older siblings, but it adds one more thing to the quality, safety and style the yard is famous for: surprising performance. A joy to steer she is the perfect epitome of luxury - over-achieving your expectations. And doing so without making much fuss about it."

Båtnytt, Sweden: "An unusually complete cruiser. An easytravelling, surprisingly fast yacht especially upwind in a breeze and a pleasure to helm with a distinctive light pressure. Innovative decklayout, with all lines under a cover and fed to stoppers in the coaming, to make use of either forward or aft winches possible and provide fun trimming. Inside volume can match low cost boats and is very well used with deep lockers, drawers, and seagoing pantry. Standards in detailing are seamless with beautilful selected Khaya Mahogany, well varnished, perfect fit everywhere and no shortcuts. The atmosphere shows it is possible to marry traditional quality in materials with modern taste for light interiors. Not a low price yacht, but still worth the money. Not least in the long run."

Waterkampioen, the Netherlands: "Hallberg-Rassy has very carefully implemented ‘new' trends - especially in the interior-styling. So the yacht might maybe not look very modern, but for the yard it is. She's the perfect balance between their own tradition, new trends and contemporary sailing abilities: this is a VERY good sailing yacht, which might be able to compete with modern performance cruisers. Of course she's built with the well-known Hallberg-Rassy building quality. A great job by the Swedes."

 

 Hallberg-Rassy establishes distributor in Croatia


Marko Knežević, More Ocean

(20 January 2010)
Hallberg-Rassy reinforce the activity in the Mediterranean area and establishes a distributor in Croatia. The new distributor is in charge of buyers from Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Macedonia and Montenegro. The company name is More Ocean d.o.o. with its office located in Zagreb. The company is headed by Marko and Stevo Knežević. They have a vast experience in yachting and the yachting business.

Contact details:
 
More Ocean d.o.o.

Smićiklasova 19
10 000 Zagreb
 
marko"at"moreocean.hr
Phone +385 1 5509501
Mobile + 385 98 48 38 54

 

Hallberg-Rassy 54 the most exciting part of the moviemaking, says actor

Inspelningen av biofilmen Bröllopsfotografen på en Hallberg-Rassy 54
The making of the movie Bröllopsfotografen onboard a Hallberg-Rassy 54

(17 January 2010)
Both actors Johannes Brost and Kjell Bergkvist agreed that the most exciting moment of the making of the movie "Bröllopsfotografen" was to sail the Hallberg-Rassy 54. "It was a fantastic experience to sail the enourmos Hallberg-Rassy 54 and feel the exciting power under full sails", says actor Johannes Brost. However, the price level of the boat stated by the actor, is almost the double of the real one. To see a YouTube movie about the making of Bröllopsfotografen, please click the first trailer above.

 

 Book by Hallberg-Rassy 40 sailor released


The author Leon Schulz

(16 January 2010)
The Missing Centimetre, written by Hallberg-Rassy 40 sailor Leon Schulz, known from several talks at the Open House weekends, was officially launched at the London Boat Show from 8 - 17 January (Stand N055A). The book is also available for purchase from HR Parts and Accessories. This is the inspiring story of an ordinary family, with ordinary sailing experience and a common dream, who, together, achieve something extraordinary. Written as they sailed with their Hallberg-Rassy, the story is one of transformation, of a family growing together, learning to take big decisions, dangers, challenges and new worlds in their stride. Not only is it the story of their North Atlantic circuit, but it also offers practical advice and tips based on hard-won experience of blue-water family sailing. If you've ever wanted to know how it feels to make the break, set sail for the horizon and keep going, The Missing Centimetre is for you.

 

 Wintersailing with a Hallberg-Rassy



(10 January 2010)
On 7-8 January 2010 German Segeln magazine tested the Hallberg-Rassy 310, in minus 14 degrees Celsius. Pretty cold. To see a photo gallery, please go here
 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 372 elected Yacht of the Year by Seilas readers



(8 January 2010) The readers of Norwegian
Seilas magazine has elected Hallberg-Rassy 372 Luxury Cruiser of the Year 2010. Out of the five nominated yachts, the Hallberg-Rassy 372 got by far the most votes. No less than 61.2 per cent voted for the Hallberg-Rassy 372. The 372 also got Best in Test in Seilas big comparison test of eight 37 foot performance cruisers.

Read more in Norwegian here.

Whether or not the Hallberg-Rassy 372 will win European Yacht of the Year, will be presented on 23 January.
 

 

 This Hallberg-Rassy 46 has logged 136 000 Nautical Miles


John and Amanda Neal


Hallberg-Rassy 46 "Mahina Tiare III"


(5 January 2010)
John and Amanda Neal celebrate their 20th season of sail-training voyages aboard Mahina Tiare III, their 1996 Hallberg-Rassy 46. Together they offer sailors the opportunity to master ocean sailing skills by joining them on a two or three week ocean passage. Mahina Tiare has logged and impressive 136,000 miles having recently completing a 50,000 mile, 4.5 year round trip series of passages from New Zealand to Svalbard and back. John and Amanda maintain that their Hallberg-Rassy is the perfect teaching and learning platform and their 2010 sailing itinerary offers a variety of ocean passage expeditions covering the most interesting islands in the South Pacific. Many of their expeditions members, having completed an ocean passage aboard Mahina Tiare III, have gone on to purchase and sail the world aboard their own Hallberg-Rassys. Details on www.mahina.com

 

 MarineParken Yachts ApS new Hallberg-Rassy dealer in Denmark


Bo Hold, MarineParken Aps

(22 December 2009)
MarineParken Yachts ApS i Fredericia, med Bo Hold i spetsen, är ny importör för Hallberg-Rassy i Danmark. Bo har ett långt förflutet inom marinbranschen. Bland annat har Bo Hold och Hallberg-Rassy samarbetat mycket under tiden Bo Hold arbetade för Elvstöm Sails.

MarinParken Yachts är nyinflyttade i lokaler direkt vid motorvägen i Fredericia. Bo Hold säger: ”Marineparken Yachts ApS er stolte over at være udvalgt til at repræsentere Hallberg-Rassy i Danmark, og vi ser frem til at betjene nye såvel som gamle Hallberg-Rassy kunder.”

 Marineparken Yachts ApS

Navervej 6a

7000 Fredericia
direkte ved motorvej E20, afkørsel nr. 59

Telefon +45 2018 4191

bo"at"marineparken.dk

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 372 test winner



(27 November 2009) In Norwegian Seilas magazine, issue 9 / 2009, a large test of eight well performing 37 ft cruisers is published. The test is a cooperation between Norwegian Seilas, Swedish Båtnytt and German Yacht magazines. The overall winner is the Hallberg-Rassy 372. Participating boats are FinnFlyer 36, Grand Soleil 37, Arcona 370, Salona 37, Linjett 37, Elan 380 and SwedeStar 370. The magazine writes: "The Hallberg-Rassy 372 impressed with her good sailing performance. She performs surprisingly well compared to other boats who call themselves cruiser-racers". All boats in the test got up to ten points per dicipline by each person in the test team, consisting of 11 persons. "The test winner Hallberg-Rassy is the measure for technical installations" said the person in charge for judging the technical installations.  No other boat got so many ten pointers as the 372 for interior, details, brightness, ventilation, choice of materials, galley and sleeping comfort. The Hallberg-Rassy 372 score the highest overall points of all 8 boats in the test.

 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy mentioned in award winning bestseller thriller



(17 November 2009) Hallberg-Rassy is mentioned in the award-winning Swedish thriller book "Män som hatar kvinnor" by Stieg Larsson. Hallberg-Rassy is mentioned in connection with that a yacht harbour is visited and a nice boat is seen; a Hallberg-Rassy. The mentioning is on page 277 in the Swedish version of the big pocket version.

This may sound like another expensive product placement but that is not the case. Hallberg-Rassy did not know about this until today. Hallberg-Rassy is simply the first name that comes to your mind when you think about a nice sailing yacht.

This award winning book is also available as a cinema version and both are best sellers. The books only are sold in 3 500 000 copies just in Sweden and 15 000 000 copies world wide. It has won several awards such as Waterstones's Book of the Year Award 2009, Indies Choice Best Author Award Discovery 2009, Galaxy Awards 2009 - Crime thriller of the year and much more. The book is one in a series of three ad the series has been sold to 40 countries.

 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy wins cruising boat of the year award

Cruisingboat Of The Year
Magnus Rassy (right) received the Cruisingboat of the Year award by Segeln
Magazine's chief editor, Mr Thorsten Höge

Cruising boat of the Year award winner 2009 - Hallberg-Rassy

(26 October 2009)
In connection with the Hamburg Boatshow Sunday evening 25 October, the winner of the 2009 Cruisingboat of the Year award was presented. The winner is Hallberg-Rassy. The award is choosen by the readers of the German Segeln magazine.

 Hallberg-Rassy's chairman of the board voted into the Olympic Committee


Göran Petersson, Hallberg-Rassy's chairman of the board

(10 October 2009) Göran Petersson, Hallberg-Rassy's chairman of the board, has been elected into the IOC (International Olympic Committee). The election took place on 9 October in Copenhagen in connection with the IOC meeting there. Göran Petersson will join the IOC in his role as president for the ISAF (International Sailing Association Federation) and will have this role for a period of 8 years. Göran Petersson is president for the ISAF since November 2004 and was re-elected November 2008. He has also been a member of the international jury in all Olympic Games between 1980 and 1996 and was chairman in the international Olympic jury 1992 and 1996.

Göran Petersson said: “Becoming an IOC Member is not only a great honour, it is also a great responsibility and I look forward to serving the world of sport.” Magnus Rassy, Hallberg-Rassy CEO said "It is a great asset to work with a such widely knowledgeable person as Göran Petersson as our chairman of the board"

Göran Petersson has been chairman of the board in Hallberg-Rassy since the mid 1990s. Needless to say, Göran Petersson privately sails a Hallberg-Rassy.

Read more here

 

 Free ARC support for Hallberg-Rassy yachts



(6 October 2009)
For the 10th year in a row, Hallberg-Rassy provides free ARC support for Hallberg-Rassy yachts. The support includes key function inspection onboard and helpful advice is given. Our team will be available on Gran Canaria Sunday 15 November until Saturday 21 November 2009.

ARC stands for Atlantic Rally for Cruisers and is sailed from Gran Canaria to St Lucia in the Caribbean. One of the most common boats is Hallberg-Rassy and there are also several Hallberg-Rassys who have won their class or even the ARC overall.

All participating Hallberg-Rassy yachts in the ARC will be contacted by our team David and Rickard but if you would like to get in touch with them please contact david.bourne "at" hallberg-rassy.se .

 

 

 Popular book to be released also in English



(2 October 2009)
Hallberg-Rassy 62 sailors Arne and Heléne Mårtensson will publish their popular book also in English. The book is about a part of their around the world trip; the voyage to Antarctica, Patagonia and the South Pacific. This interesting book contains many valuable tips for blue water sailors. The English version will be on sale from June 2010. It is published by Norstedts in Sweden. It will be possible to order the book from www.hr-parts.com.

There will also be a second book about the rest of Yaghan's round the world trip. The Swedish version of that is planned to be published May 2011.

 

 Miss Switzerland visited Hallberg-Rassy at Friedrichshafen Boat Show

 

Miss Switzerland at the helm of the Hallberg-Rassy 310

(27 Sept 2009) Miss Switzerland, Whitney Toyloy, visited the Hallberg-Rassy stand at the Friedrichshafen Boat Show. Pretty Whitney is born 21 July 1990 in Yverdon VD, Switzerland and is 177 cm tall. She studied the new Hallberg-Rassy 310 in detail.
 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 54 medverkar i biofilmen Bröllopsfotografen

 
Aktuella biofilmen Bröllopsfotografen spelades bl a in ombord på en Hallberg-Rassy 54

(18 Sept 2009 - Swedish only) Den 16 oktober 2009 blir det biopremiär för filmen Bröllopsfotografen, där en Hallberg-Rassy 54 medverkar. Regi är av guldbaggebelönade mästaren Ulf Malmros och skådespelare som medverkar är bl a Johannes Brost, Tuva Novotny och Kjell Bergkvist. Hallberg-Rassybåten är även med i trailern nedan. Om filmen har redan sagts att den "med största sannolikhet kommer vara årets bästa svenska film år 2009". Mer info här.

 

 Free upgrade for Hallberg-Rassy 342

(13 Sept 2009) Hallberg-Rassy offers a free upgrade of the rudder bearing system on Hallberg-Rassy 342 No 001-216. No other Hallberg-Rassy models are affected.

In conjunction with a warranty service repair of a Hallberg-Rassy 342 a case of defective lamination of the lower rudder bearing was discovered. As a result of this find we cannot exclude the fact that a small number of other Hallberg-Rassy 342’s delivered during the period 2006-2009 with building numbers #001 - #216 may also be affected.

This defect became apparent first after high load to the lower bearing and its laminate creating a local failure in laminate-adhesion around the bearing housing and subsequently a leakage of seawater to the boat. Known leakages have been no greater than that the standard bilge pumps could cope with them, however we do judge this issue can be a safety risk in heavy seas.

To today’s date we know that two boats of a total of 216 HR 342’s who have suffered from this issue. No other boat models in our range are affected.

A visual inspection of the lower bearing and its laminate is not sufficient in saying how strong adhesion between these parts really is. As a dependable boat builder Hallberg-Rassy has made the decision to make a free upgrade of all possibly affected boats, by demounting and refitting the lower rudder bearing. In addition to this the boat will receive a free of charge service and upgrade of the steering assembly. All known buyers are informed by letter. If you have any questions, please contact Hallberg-Rassy's head office in Ellös.
 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 310 class winner in Tjörn Runt

(15 Aug 2009) The all-new Hallberg-Rassy 310 today got the result that she has won her class in Tjörn Runt in Sweden, one of the world's largest in-shore races, with 531 boats participating. It was 68 boats in the class where the HR 310 sailed. Today's race was challenging with both strong and light winds. Congratulations to skipper Thomas Oljelund and his crew!

Read more here

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 310 sails

(28 May 2009) We have this afternoon launched our new 31 footer. We had about 16-20 knots true wind and sunshine. She performs as fantastic as you could ever imagine! To see photos, please go here.

 

 Hallberg-Rassy largest Gori Propeller OEM of the world





(17 Dec 2008)
Hallberg-Rassy has received prize for Largest OEM from Gori Propeller. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. In other words, Hallberg-Rassy is the boatyard in the world who sells most Gori propellers. Gori offers the unique and patented three bladed propeller with overdrive. The overdrive lowers the RPM at same boat speed, lowers the noise and extends the cruising range with as much as up to 30 % compared to other three bladed folding propellers. 

 

 Hallberg-Rassy in the new James Bond Movie



(10 Nov 2008)
A Hallberg-Rassy 62 is featured in the new James Bond movie "Quantum Of Solace". At a scene in Haiti the Hallberg-Rassy 62 is very well visible and even the Hallberg-Rassy 62 logo is zoomed in. This sounds like an expensive product placement, but it is just a coincidence that this yacht was here at that particular time. It’s good to have 8 700 Hallberg-Rassy yachts well distributed all over the globe!
For more info on the new film, please visit
www.007.com

 Hallberg-Rassy's new head office opened



(29 Sept 2008)
Hallberg-Rassy has today, all according to plan, opened their new head offices, located partly over the water and partly over the shoreline, just at the Hallberg-Rassy marina. This new building gives more room to allow more space to enhance our varnishing department where the old head office was located. To see photos of the building please go here.

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 342's sailing performance surprised test panel



(30 Aug 2008) August 26 - 29 2008 a large test of nine yachts around 34 ft was made as a joint venture between the magazines Seilas from Norway, Båtnytt from Sweden and Yacht from Germany. It was no surprise that the Hallberg-Rassy 342 scored high when it came to comfort and build quality, but the journalists were surprised by the excellent sailing performance of the Hallberg-Rassy 342. There were nine journalists, nine boats and nine comparison sails. That meant that there were different helmsmen each time, but still it was very evident that the Hallberg-Rassy 342 performed better than the Dufour 34, the Hanse 350, the Beneteau Oceanis 34, the Delphia 33, the Sunbeam 34, the Najad 355 and the Bavaria 34. The HR 342 was only bet on sailing performance by the racing oriented X-34. Wind condition varied between 2 and 20 knots of wind. To read what the Norwegian Seilas magazine writes in their pre-view, please go here.

 

 Hallberg-Rassy 372 sails like a dream



(21 Aug 2008) What a great day! Already from the first moment it was clear: the new Hallberg-Rassy 372 sails like a dream! She is quick, easy to steer and she is great fun to sail, always under control. She exceeds all high expectations. She has wonderful sweet lines, even more beautiful in reality than on the synthetic images. This is another milestone in Hallberg-Rassy's history.

 Johannes Brost spelade in biofilm på Hallberg-Rassy 54


Johannes Brost (i vit jacka) spelade in biofilm på en Hallberg-Rassy 54

Söndagen den 15 juni 2008 spelades en scen in till nya biofilmen ”Brölloppsfotografen” med Johannes Brost på en Hallberg-Rassy 54.

Utgångspunkten var Mollösund och man seglade en dag ut på havet i Hallberg-Rassy 54:an.

Andra skådespelare i filmen är Tuva Novotny och Kjell Bergqvist. Produktionsbolag är Bob Film. Filmen är en komedi och manus och regi görs av Ulf Malmros, som bland annat vunnit två Guldbaggar. Filmen får biopremiär i september 2009.

 

 New 5 axis CNC machine installed



Hallberg-Rassy has invested in a further CNC controlled machine, primarily for use in woodwork. Unlike the two already existing three-axes machines, the new one is a five-axis model which enables us to work more efficiently with fewer changes and adjustment to the tools used. The new machine is also able to mill three-dimensional items such as shower basins and hardtop roofs, which is not possible with the three axis machine.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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