Today, I start to present models from Germany, this time, The Hanse Yacht Building Company. The sources of the success of HANSE yachts which include ultra-modern developments, originate in Wedel at the Elbe. In 1981, times were changing and Michael Schmidt had to make a major investment into the insolvent Schwarz shipyard. Motor yachts had been built there. Sailing yachts were to be the future of this yard. Rolf Vrolijk, the designer of the America's Cup winner "Alinghi" and now one … [Read more...]