BORN TO HONOUR the waters

Hugo Vold’s father was a fisherman. His boats were all named Vindy, and every single one brought him safely back to port — through storms that made families pray on the docks of the Skagerrak.

That respect for the sea became a company. In 1966, Vold hired the best designers and sought the finest craftsmen in Scandinavia. He didn’t just build boats. He built a standard — one that turned the Windy name into a marque of quality acknowledged throughout the world

Sixty years on, we still build to his standard. We always will.

Founded
1966
Models built
92
Skilled People
177
Feet range
26 – 77
Boats built
12,000 +

Built in
scandinavia

Located in Västervik on Sweden’s beautiful Baltic coast, Windy’s headquarters and shipyard sit right on the waterfront where every boat is tested in the environment it was built for. Surrounded by the Scandinavian archipelago, our team combines advanced engineering, meticulous craftsmanship, and decades of experience to create boats trusted around the world.

Västervik, Sweden

Main production & headquarters

 

Designed by Legends.
Bringing Together the Greatest Names in Yacht Design.

Espen Øino
One of the world’s most respected yacht designers, Espen Øino is renowned for creating some of the most iconic superyachts of our time. Through a long-standing collaboration with Windy, his visionary approach to performance, proportion, and elegance has shaped models such as the SR40, Huracán, and Alizé. Based in Monaco, Espen Øino International is globally recognised for bespoke yacht design and engineering at the very top.
Malcolm McKeon
With more than 200 yacht projects behind him, Malcolm McKeon is celebrated for combining advanced engineering with striking contemporary design. His studio, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, is internationally recognised for progressive superyachts and high-performance vessels. Together with Windy, MMYD has helped shape the next generation of Scandinavian chase boats, including the award-winning SR60 and the upcoming flagship SR77.

We combine Scandinavian build quality with genuinely ground-breaking custom design, working in partnership with world-leading superyacht designers and naval architects.

1966

Hugo Vold Founds Windy

Hugo Vold founded Windy in Skarpnes on the Norwegian coast, naming the brand after his father’s fishing boats — the “Vindy” — which weathered every storm in the Skagerrak and always returned safely to port.

1970s

Cabin & Day Cruisers Define an Era

Windy’s first generation of cabin and day cruisers — ranging from 22 to 30 feet — established the brand across Scandinavia, earning a reputation for unmatched seaworthiness and quality craftsmanship.

1990s

The Iconic Deep-V Hull

Naval architect Hans Jörgen Johnsen joined the team, developing the formidable planing hull designs that became synonymous with Windy — the Mistral, Ghibli, Bora, and Scirocco — each named after the world’s great winds.

2009

Into Bespoke Boatbuilding

Windy made its first foray into the world of custom superyacht-quality craft, leveraging decades of expertise to create bespoke tenders and chase boats for the most discerning owners.

2010

The SR52 Blackbird

The iconic Windy Dubois SR52 Blackbird took the Cannes Yachting Festival by storm — later rated the world’s best chase boat by Superyacht Magazine in 2015 — and marked Windy’s decisive entry into the specialist custom market.

2020s

A New Chapter with Espen Øino

Partnering with celebrated naval architect Espen Øino, Windy unveiled a new collection of custom luxury superyacht tenders — extending the range from 7 to 24 metres and reaffirming its position at the pinnacle of Scandinavian boatbuilding.

Today

170+ Craftspeople. One Standard.

Built in Västervik, Sweden by more than 170 skilled professionals, every Windy reflects six decades of Scandinavian boatbuilding expertise. From 26 to 77 feet, each hull is precision-engineered and every detail carefully finished to meet the standards that define the Windy name. Today, 70% of all Windy boats ever built are still sailing.

“SIX DECADES OF EXCELLENCE.
ONE TEAM DRIVING IT FORWARD.”

ENGINEERED TO EXCEL.

BUILT TO GO BEYOND.
SCANDINAVIAN PRECISION
Award-winning deep V-hulls deliver an exhilarating, stable, and dry ride. Resin transfer moulding produces hulls that are stronger, lighter, and more fuel-efficient.
Crafted. Tested. Proven.
Every Windy is carefully inspected and tested throughout the build process by our skilled craftsmen. From structural precision to the finest finishing details, each stage is refined to ensure the quality and confidence expected from a Windy. Multiple sea trials further fine-tune performance, handling, and onboard systems before delivery.
BESPOKE CAPABILITY
As a renowned constructor of superyacht-quality small craft, Windy is unique in combining Scandinavian build quality with genuinely ground-breaking custom design, working in partnership with world-leading superyacht designers and naval architects.

Reach out to learn more about our custom yacht tenders and how we can bring your vision to life with unparalleled craftsmanship.

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