Designed for short-handed high-performance cruising, the all-new Contest 63CS will be making its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (10-15 September).
Presented by the expert team from Contest Yachts UK, this luxury 19m sailing yacht from the renowned Dutch bluewater yacht builder displays incredible onboard space, both above and below deck.
A first for a yacht of this size in the luxury performance sector, in both the three and four cabin versions the Contest 63CS offers two identical double VIP guest suites forward of the saloon. Complementing the owner’s suite aft, these mirrored guest cabins each have an ensuite with shower and toilet. Natural light has been the focus of the spacious master cabin, with double portholes, skylights above the wardrobes and an optional panorama transom window. This light, airy and open feel continues in the saloon with standing eye level panoramic windows.
On deck, it’s about smart sailing with simple but sophisticated short-handed systems. Owners have the option of either a carbon or aluminium rig, and the choice of in-boom or in-mast reefing, with all lines leading aft for total control from the cockpit. The option of a self-tacking jib reinforces this remarkable yacht’s short-handed capabilities, while the cockpit arrangement showcases Contest’s updated aft dual helm stations with an open, flat walkway through to the deep forward leisure cockpit as well as fold-out access down to the lowered beach deck and tender garage.
Joining the Contest 63CS in Port Canto, Cannes, will be the Contest 50CS which made its world debut in 2023. The Contest 63CS and 50CS will be available to view throughout the show. For more information on Contest Yachts UK visit: www.contestyachts.co.uk
