It’s That Time Again – Öppet Varv 25th-27th August

The last weekend of August is often seen as a last hurrah of summer, where we hope and plead for the sun to shine. With it, every year also brings the biggest boat show to Scandinavian waters and more specifically the island of Orust on the West coast of Sweden. The Orust Sailboat Show with Open Yard or, as known to the locals, Öppet Varv – happens every year from 25th-27th August; and in such close proximity, Berthon Scandinavia and their second-hand brokerage fleet is well in attendance.

Why should you attend Öppet Varv 2023?

The magical island of Orust has a very long history of being the home of traditional/quality boat building in Sweden. Najad, Hallberg-Rassy, Malö Yachts and Regina af Vindö (to name a few) were all built there. The joy of Öppet Varv is that the island comes alive with all the great Scandinavian boat builders showing their new models.

Hallberg-Rassy warmly welcomes visitors and proudly opens up their yard.

Yachts for Sale Available at Öppet Varv 2023

For the 30th year, the home of Hallberg-Rassy in Ellös on the west coast of Orust is the main hub of the Öppet Varv show. Berthon Scandinavia will have the following yachts on display here:

• Malö 37, PENGUIN
• CR 410, QUIVIVE X
• Hallberg-Rassy 412, ELVINE
• Hallberg-Rassy 44, BLISS II
• Fantasi 44, RHAPSODY

Berthon Scandinavia’s headquarters are located 20 minutes east of Ellös in Henån, another beautiful seaside town. On display here will be the following:

• Hallberg-Rassy 310, SELMA
• Regina 38, MAJ-LIS
• Hallberg-Rassy 43, FREDRIKA
• Najad 441, RENDEZVOUS

Also in Henån, but ashore in a shed, are the following:

• Jennipher, SERENDIPITY
• Hallberg-Rassy 36, NORDIC SPIRIT II
• Hanse 531, VINDIA II

Between Ellös and Henån in Svineviken in a shed is:

• Sea Sport Explorer 2400, DELFINA

In Vindö Marin, on the very north tip of Orust, is the following yacht afloat on a dock:

• Hallberg-Rassy 39, VILJA

And ashore in a shed at Vindö Marin:

• Solö Ruff Version IV, BEATA
• Vindö 22, LENTE
• Vindö 65, X-TRA
• Nautor Swan 48, GALATEA

Afloat in Kungsviken are:

• Sea Ray 375 Sundancer, 375.785
• Nautor Swan 47 CB, BEATRICE AF ÖCKERÖ

Afloat in the south of Orust in Kyrkesund is:

• X-Yachts Xp 33, X PLAY

All the yachts on display are a short drive from each other and please just let us know if you would like to book in a viewing. Sue and Sophie from Berthon International in the UK will also be in Sweden for the show along with the fantastic home team of Berthon Scandinavia. We look forward to seeing you there.

Contact:

Berthon Scandinavia
magnus.kullberg@berthonscandinavia.se
fredrik.sundberg@berthonscandinavia.se

Berthon International
sue.grant@berthon.co.uk
sophie.kemp@berthon.co.uk

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