The option to criss-cross the world’s oceans with a small crew, safely and comfortably, benefiting at all times from superior sailing characteristics. This was philosophy behind the original concept for the Contest 55CS devised by Doug Peterson and developed by Georg Nissen.

She is a pleasure to sail and a beauty to behold. She is equally at home gliding elegantly through tranquil waters or on passage through heavy weather and big seas. Given her immense strength her speed, even in light airs, will come as a pleasant surprise. While the Contest 55CS can easily be handled from the sheltered cockpit by a crew of two, the yacht is spacious enough for eight people to sail in true comfort.