Cruising sailing yacht 85CS

regatta5-cabinwith deck saloon

At 26 metres, the Contest 85CS with Lloyd’s Register certified hull, and accommodation for up to ten with the option of expansive dedicated crew quarters, is a yacht set to take the world in its stride. Very capably, very comfortably, very securely. Yachting World magazine succinctly sums this as, “The detailed thought and practical experience that has gone into the conception, design and construction is on a scale that one rarely has the privilege to witness.” Designed for fast passage with powerful, practical, deep-ocean cruising capability, the Contest 85CS is easily sailed, managed and maintained by short-handed crew, and perfectly set both to sail the globe and enjoy sailing’s high society. Indicative of the extraordinary levels of customisation, there are eight principal plans for the accommodation. Multiple versions of deck detailing. Rigs at this superyacht threshold are likely all carbon but choice remains, including reefing method, sail plan and sail type. And, as said, that’s just the beginning. Where to end is the owner’s prerogative. With the Contest 85CS recognisably extending the signature theme first introduced with the Contest 67CS, this step up in size and profile shows the powerful judel/vrolijk hull form even more clearly. The near-plumb bow and fine entry talk of swift, tight upwind performance. The combination of wide beam aft with distinct soft aft chines aft, and integral carbon A-frame bowsprit with internal furlers for asymmetric sails, speak of fast, stable downwind sailing. So, no compromise there. And while ready for the worst of weathers, this is a design with exceptional light wind credentials.