Big moment for the next 19-metre 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟔𝟑𝐂𝐒 in line, as the top moulding is craned across for bonding and bolting to the awaiting hull. A beautiful joining! ✨ #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Performance #Contest63CS #Winner #EuropeanYachtoftheYear2025

The next new 15-metre Contest 50CS commences construction with the composite team’s finely controlled, line-fed spray application of a first layer of gelcoat. The physical start of what we call building dreams together. 🎨 #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Contest50CS #BlueWaterCruiser #LuxuryYacht #SailingYacht #Gelcoat #Composite

We send a big thank you to our 500+ visitors from 12+ countries who joined our Open House – Bluewater Day 2026 over the Easter weekend! 🌷 Yacht tours, behind-the-scenes shipyard access, and expert bluewater seminars all combined for an unforgettable celebration of craftsmanship and ocean sailing. Save the date: next year’s edition will take place on 𝟑 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, mark your calendar! #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #OpenHouse #WorldCruisingClub #ARC #Suppliers #SaveTheDate #BluewaterDay

With beautiful livery, this latest revealed 15-metre 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟓𝟎𝐂𝐒, plus other models in the range, will soon be open for viewing at our annual Open House – Bluewater Day. 🌷⛵️ So, do come and join us at our shipyard in Medemblik, NL to discover the secrets of our superb semi-custom yacht building on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Open to everyone, there’s so much to see and do. the event is free, fun and makes for a fascinating day. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #OpenHouse #WorldCruisingClub #ARC #Suppliers #SaveTheDate #BluewaterDay #Contest50CS

A proud day at Contest HQ for our sponsored, student TU Delft Hydro Motion Team as they release from its recyclable mould the fully carbon hull of their foiling, hydrogen powered contender for the 2026 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘰 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦. 🚀 Well done, team, great work. Now to the outfitting! #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #TUDelftHydroMotionTeam #Sponsorship #MonacoEnergyBoatChallenge #Monaco #WorldChampions #Liquid #Hydrogen #Power #Carbon #Foiling #SeaLab #TUDelft

The first beautiful new 17-metre 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟓𝟔𝐂𝐒 heads to the launchpad for her maiden voyage … routing via the Rhine to her debut at a very successful 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘋ü𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘧 2026! Our thanks to all who came to see her. Next opportunity: the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 – 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Medemblik, NL. Everyone’s welcome! #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #bootDüsseldorf #Contest56CS #NewModel #OpenHouse #BluewaterDay

What a great show, says Contest Yachts CEO Arjen Conijn of the just finished 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘋ü𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘧 2026. Our thanks to all who came, and here now’s the after movie and invitation to our next public viewing at the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 – 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, Medemblik, NL. Everyone’s welcome and we’ll look forward to seeing you there! Register now: https://www.contestyachts.com/events/open-house-2026

𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘵 𝘋ü𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘧 2026! 💥 The show’s open and so, too, is the invitation to step aboard our beautiful new 𝟓𝟔𝐂𝐒 and 𝟓𝟎𝐂𝐒. Come on down and we’ll show you around! 📍Hall 16 Stand C54, right through to Sunday 25 January! #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Contest56CS #NewModel #Bluewatercruiser #Biminihardtop #bootDusseldorf

Happy New Year and a Happy New Reveal … with the unveiling of the new 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟓𝟔𝐂𝐒! 🥂 Come and join us at boot Düsseldorf 2026 to toast the arrival of this beautiful new 17-metre model. 17- 25 January, Hall 16 Stand C54. See you there! 👋🏼 #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Contest56CS #NewModel #Bluewatercruiser #Biminihardtop

Unveiled at January’s boot Düsseldorf 2026, the new 17-metre Contest 56CS. A fabulous evolution of the European Yacht of the Year-winning Contest 55CS. And introducing a remarkable new hardtop bimini option. More information 👉🏼 https://www.contestyachts.com/model/56cs #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Contest56CS #NewModel #Bluewatercruiser #Biminihardtop

Unveiled at January’s boot Düsseldorf 2026, the new 17-metre Contest 56CS. A fabulous evolution of the European Yacht of the Year-winning Contest 55CS. And introducing a remarkable new hardtop bimini option. More information 👉🏼 https://www.contestyachts.com/model/56cs #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Contest56CS #NewModel #Bluewatercruiser #Biminihardtop

For the best stamp of approval you can't get better than that of Lloyd's Register. A neat finishing touch for each and very Contest yacht. 🔨 #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #LloydsRegister

HoHoHo! 🎅🏼 Come on, all aboard for a special delivery, Santa loves a Contest, far preferable to chimneys! Oh, happy holidays from all of us at Contest Yachts. 💚🎄 #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #Santa #Christmas #HappyHolidays

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝: a closer view highlights the integration of form and function across the new optional bimini design. Structural shade is optimised and incorporates clear overhead viewing panels for sail trim, solar panels for power, and a mainsheet system completely clear of the cockpit. Next step: the full reveal coming soon. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #NewModel #Launch #Bimini #Hardtop

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝: a closer view highlights the integration of form and function across the new optional bimini design. Structural shade is optimised and incorporates clear overhead viewing panels for sail trim, solar panels for power, and a mainsheet system completely clear of the cockpit. Next step: the full reveal coming soon. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #NewModel #Launch #Bimini #Hardtop

𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: twice the glass, twice the light. Our refined twin-window design draws light deeper inside, creating cabins that feel more open, calm, and beautifully connected to the sea. Stay tuned: more before 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #NewModel #Launch #Window

𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: twice the glass, twice the light. Our refined twin-window design draws light deeper inside, creating cabins that feel more open, calm, and beautifully connected to the sea. Stay tuned: more before 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #NewModel #Launch #Window

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: key innovation in fixed shade. A structural bimini engineered for stability, efficiency, and all-weather comfort complemented by a beautifully styled sturdy windscreen. Stay close: more before 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #NewModel #Launch #Bimini #Hardtop

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: key innovation in fixed shade. A structural bimini engineered for stability, efficiency, and all-weather comfort complemented by a beautifully styled sturdy windscreen. Stay close: more before 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. #ContestYachts #BuildingDreamsTogether #NewModel #Launch #Bimini #Hardtop

Reflecting perfection head-on, the next 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟓𝟎𝐂𝐒 moves from our custom paint hall back into the construction hall for final outfitting, now sporting a flawlessly delivered Alexseal: 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘳 paint scheme. What colours would you like for yours? 🎨