Our relationship with Contest has developed through visits to their shipyard, where we have been able to see first-hand the people, expertise and processes behind their yachts, as well as the support provided to owners around the world. Their Lloyd's Register-certified yachts and their approach to owner support made them a natural fit for the programme.

Contest also shares our belief that the support surrounding a yacht is just as important as the yacht itself. Through the partnership, Contest owners have a natural connection to the World Cruising Club rally community, while our wider community benefits from access to Contest's knowledge and experience of building and supporting ocean-going yachts.

As Contest puts it, their philosophy is “Building dreams together” – an idea that fits naturally with what we are trying to achieve through the Bluewater Partnership Programme.