OPEN BOATYARD WEEKEND

22-24 AUGUST 2025

Open Boatyard/Öppet Varv in Ellös will take place 22-24 August 2025. 

Open Yard is Scandinavia's largest sailboat show and West Sweden's largest boat show. The show invites both motorboats and sailingyachts and is held in Hallberg-Rassy's marina in Ellös on island Orust, West Sweden.

Each year, 2025 for the 32nd consecutive year, Hallberg-Rassy hosts an Open Yard for sailing enthusiasts from all over the world. The 2025 event will be held on the long weekend of Friday August 22nd through Sunday August 24th. There is no other place in Scandinavia where you will find this many sailing yachts on display and marine equipment to look at. There will also be powerboats exhibited. You are all invited to join us for this interesting weekend. Also other boat builders and relevant boat equipment suppliers are invited to join as well as pre-owned boats for sale by professional yacht brokers. There will be a lot of interesting boats in the water, as well as 23 yachts in the work shop to look at. In 2024, when the focus was still on sailingyachts only, all in all there was no less than 80 exhibited yachts; 27 new boats in the water, 23 in build, 18 pre-owned yachts for sale, 9 classic boats, and finally 3 other interesting boats.

Watch boat building live, also at the weekend

West Sweden's largest boat show

Between 10.00-18.00 Friday-Saturday, as well Sunday 10.00-16.00 many Hallberg-Rassy boats are shown in the water as well as also 23 Hallberg-Rassy yachts under construction in different stages in the workshops. Boat building will be performed in the work shops, also at the weekend. There is also a vast range of yacht equipment exhibitors in tents at the yard area. The whole boating business is invited to join us and show their boats  too, both sail and power, in the water and on the shore. After special appointment, there will be limited possibilities for trial sails of different models on Monday 25 August 2025.

Many shore exhibitors too
Many shore exhibitors too

Many shore exhibitors

There will also be many exhibitors of yacht equipment ashore. These exhibitors will show relevant products such as engines, sails, rigs, navigation aids, charging equipment, insurance, winter storage, sailing clubs, maintenance, dingies, outboarders and a lot of other equipment that may be of interest to you. Parking at the show's parking lots and to see the boats in the water and to tour the yard, is free of charge.

Premium used boats by professional brokers
There is a part of the harbour for recent premium brokerage, exhibited by professional yacht brokers.

Classic Dock
There is a Classic Dock, with old, well maintained boats, built in the area, not for sale, but wonderful to see.

One Open Yard
There is only one Open Yard and in one place: Ellös. All boat builders in the neighborhood are showing their boats in Ellös. This makes it easier and better for visitors and exhibitors.

Dedicated web sites
There is a dedicated web site for Open Yard at www.oppetvarv.se/en/

Engine installation at Hallberg-Rassy

Accommodation

There are several hotels to choose from:

Open Yard