A major milestone for the Zenith 2! This is the exact moment we took our new concept boat out onto the open sea for the very first time at Aberdyfi. Testing a brand-new hull shape in coastal swells is always thrilling, and the Zenith 2 handled the waves like a dream. Between the deep, comfortable cockpit (no kneeling downwind!) and the effortless spinnaker launch-and-drop system, she proved herself to be the ultimate versatile double-hander. Thanks to Justin from Robline and Chris for coming out with us for a beautiful days sailing. Learn more about the Zenith 2: https://www.hartleyboats.com/index.asp?p=class-detail&cid=44 Music used from Epidemic sound. Track: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/9bac24a2-0ed5-48a5-a998-be87fc7fc4d0/

Get a first look at the brand-new Zenith 2 out on the water at Blithfield Sailing Club! Designed by Phil Morrison, this next-generation double-hander proves that you don't need a gale to have an absolute blast. Watch how effortlessly she glides through moderate to low winds, showcasing her sleek lines, lightweight 85kg hull, and responsive handling. Even in lighter airs, the high-performance square-top PXB5 sail and carbon rig keep her moving beautifully. This is pure, comfortable, and efficient sailing at its finest. Learn more about the Zenith 2: https://www.hartleyboats.com/index.asp?p=class-detail&cid=44 Music used from Epidemic sound. Track: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/0d14b474-c8f7-479b-8743-d92d34664505/

Wind, gusts, and total control. We took the Zenith 2 demo boat out at Blithfield Sailing Club to see how she handles the rough stuff—and she did not disappoint! Watch how the innovative ballasted centreboard transforms heavy-weather sailing. Tacking and gybing become a breeze rather than a battle, offering incredible stability without sacrificing the speed and stiffness of the carbon/epoxy build. If you want a fast double-hander that looks after you when the rig is humming, this is it. Learn more about the Zenith 2: https://www.hartleyboats.com/index.asp?p=class-detail&cid=44 Music used from Epidemic sound. Track: https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/b0a48cac-8e6b-41a2-8ed1-d21650e84050/

Hartley Boats are proud to announce the launch of our new Wayfarer TK Trainer. How, you might ask, can I state this is the best training boat in the world? It is as follows; the boom is higher (more headroom), controls led back to centre, reef down in seconds with slab reefing on the main and our furling reefable genoa system. Then, take weight out of the construction and fit a 60kg cast-iron ballasted centreboard making the boat virtually impossible to capsize. When forced over it will not invert and rights itself but, when in waves with water on its sails just a little help with one hand on the centreboard and the boat rights. This boat is so stable and easy to sail. During testing with full sails, asymmetric kite flying in windy conditions, gybing, sailing single-handed was easy. The decision to take the weight out of the hull and put it into the 60k cast-iron ballasted centreboard has delivered a well-balanced training boat that does not require a more powerful rig.

Hartley Boats Mast Head Floats

Hartley Wayfarer Rigging Guide by Mark Hartley

This video shows how we recommend you rig your byte to go sailing.

H15 Official UK Navy Sail Training Boat

The H15 on test with the Royal Navy, giving it a full UK Marines work out

A great insight into Wayfarer racing, including Mark IV

Watch the Hartley Boats "Rebel Skiff" go!

3 sail reaching with a kestrel sailing dinghy

A lovely day sailing the Hartley Boats Wayfarer in Greece

A fantastic little sailor showing us how a Hartley 10 (H10) can be sailed and build confidence in a small sailing boat

A preview of the fantastic Blaze sailing dinghy, a fantastic single handed racing boat. Here we see the boat sailing at the 2017 National championships at Warsash ailing club.

The Hartley boats Byte CI and CII. A great chance to see the Byte's in action on the Italian lakes

Hartley Boats are proud to be building the fantastic contender sailing dinghy. Here we see the boat racing on the Italian lakes.

The very versatile Hartley 12 sailing dinghy, ideal training boat or family boat, single handed or with a crew.

The Hartley 15 (H15) is a great training boat, ideal for instructor lead training or family messing about. See the Royal Navy here putting the boat through its paces.

The brilliant osprey sailing dinghy seen here racing from Mumbles Yacht club in 2016. Check out Hartley boats for the new mark 5 Osprey