Category: General news

You may recognise the title above. It is already from a while ago. In the Waterkampioen of 21 June 2012, there was an extensive article on this primal-Hallberg-Rassy. But will you wonder why this article? That is what I am going to tell you. On 16 June last, I joined my friend Frits Dreyer of […]

The holidays are just around the corner and many of us are taking our HR out to sea. Because of energy transmission, more and more wind farms are coming up at sea so there is a good chance that you will be near one. How should you behave then? Are you allowed to sail through […]

Sunday 19 March saw the first information meeting for the HRC Trip to Chatham and London in 2024. During this well-attended meeting, perfectly organised by Commissioner South Bernard Stockman, a large number of practical matters were discussed, about which more soon. One such matter concerned the cumbersome clearance procedure caused by the Brexit. Fortunately, this […]

The aim of our annual meeting is Dyvig Havn. This beautiful port, immersed in nature, offers all the assets and opportunities for our meeting. Pure Danish Southern Funes Archepelago combined with a variety of opportunities for sailing. Depending on the wind and weather, desire or mood, you tend to stay in the sheltered Als Sound […]

Whether you are sailing on inland waterways or making an ocean crossing: safety on board is a major issue. Via Matthijs Blonk (HR 352 ‘Rianne’) we received the safety list of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Kustzeilers (NVvK). This safety list is only an example of how to deal with the safety equipment on board your […]

In zeilwereld.nl there is a nice article with an HR and an HR-minded family in the leading role. “Pippin” is not yet a member but what is not can still come! You can find the article here.

HRC members Herco and Elvira sail the ARC+ with their HR46 “Morgane of Sark”. From the Canary Islands, via Cape Verden to the Caribbean. Their young adult daughters sail with them on the crossing. On Zeilwereld (link) you can read about their experiences on this crossing

Today we have received the sad news that Christoph Rassy has died at the age of 87 years. Christoph Rassy was a legend, a visionary entrepreneur, who made history in the global yachtbuilding industry when he purchased Harry Hallberg’s yard in Ellos to launch the world famous Hallberg Rassy marque in 1972. Our sincere condolences […]

This autumn special can be downloaded via the link: klik hier In this special there is a nice article, “How long can you sail?”, on page 88 with perhaps the most special Hallberg-Rassy ever; the HR 94!

The choice is huge and getting bigger…! I don’t know if it’s really true, but it feels as if Hallberg-Rassy has been bringing out a first every year for some time now. A 57-footer, a 40-footer, and also a 50-footer. We have been spoiled in recent years… And now another new size is on the […]

Christoph Rassy, father of Magnus and founder of the shipyard we love so much, recently received a great honour. He received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his life’s work. A prize that is awarded and presented by professional brothers, click here uitreiking award. To someone who is not only successful himself, but who has also […]

Dear Connecting Members, On YouTube I’ve been following the experiences of the refit of the Ellös (HR 312) by an Italian named Gabriele for some time now. This man values quality and turns a heavily neglected boat into a beautiful ship again. Highly recommended to follow. Behold: Sea4see There is also ” a boat called […]

The past year has been a bumper one for the sailing industry, and Chelsea Magazines is delighted to announce The British Yachting Awards – the ONLY sailing awards that are voted for entirely by consumers – will be held on Monday, 2nd December at the prestigious Royal Thames Yacht Club in Knightsbridge, London, celebrating the […]

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79 sailors of 39 yachts joined the Dutch Hallberg-Rassy Tour

At the Captain’s Dinner we, as Hallberg-Rassy Connection, had the pleasure to hear the story of Marco and Laura. The story of the Ngahue IV and the intended world circumnavigation, which for the time being was ‘limited’ to an Atlantic crossing. In August this couple will be guests at the Open Yard of the Hallberg-Rassy […]

In the same weekend as the tour organized by Nova Yachting in Zeeland, the HR Tour ‘Where everybody wins’ took place in Ellös. At least one HRC member was participant: HR40 MkII ‘Curry’ from Bremen. The Hallberg-Rassy Rally where everybody wins 14-15 June 2019 All Hallberg-Rassy sailors are hereby invited to the traditional and popular […]