In 2026, Windy celebrates its 60th anniversary—six decades since Hugo Vold founded a brand destined to become one of the great benchmarks of Scandinavian yachting. But the history of Windy does not begin solely in a shipyard. It begins much earlier, in the demanding waters of the Skagerrak, where the sea does not forgive improvisation and where every vessel must prove, outing after outing, that it is built to return.

That was the true origin of the Windy spirit: reliability as a principle, precision as a language, and beauty as the natural consequence of impeccable construction.

The origin of a name: from “Vindy” to Windy

The history of Windy is deeply linked to Hugo Vold’s father, a Norwegian fisherman who navigated one of the harshest areas of Scandinavia. All his vessels bore the same name: “Vindy.” Despite the storms and the difficult conditions of the Skagerrak, every one of them always returned to port.

That memory left a mark on Hugo Vold. It was not just a family matter, but a lesson in respect for the sea. To navigate Northern Europe, a vessel could not simply be fast or elegant: it had to be safe, solid, honest in its performance, and built with absolute attention to detail.

In 1966, Hugo Vold transformed that heritage into a brand. Windy was born with a clear promise: to create boats renowned for their quality, their seaworthiness, and their ability to instill confidence even when the sea demands the very best of naval engineering.

The first models: the birth of a philosophy

From its early years, Windy focused on a type of boat that combined performance, design, and functionality. Models such as the Windy 22 Daycruiser, the 24 Daycruiser, or the 24 Cabincruiser represent that first stage of the brand, in which an idea that would remain present for decades was already perceived: building sports boats with a Scandinavian soul, designed for enjoyment, but also to respond with safety.

The Windy 22 Daycruiser, for example, perfectly summarized that initial vision. With a length of 6.70 m, a beam of 2.50 m, and the capacity to stay overnight on board, it was a compact, elegant, and practical vessel. It did not aim to impress through excess, but through balance. This has always been one of Windy’s great virtues: offering a clean, refined, and functional design, where every line has a purpose.

Those early models were not simple pleasure boats. They were the foundation of an identity. A way of building where the hull, ergonomics, material quality, and the feeling at the helm had to work in perfect harmony.

Windy 22 Daycruiser in 1966

The deep-V hull: a recognisable signature

Over the years, Windy established one of its most recognisable hallmarks: its deep-V hulls. This design, historically associated with the brand, delivers a dry, precise and comfortable ride, especially when conditions are not ideal.

In the Mediterranean, where a day can begin with calm waters and end with a thermal breeze and a choppy sea, this quality becomes particularly important. A Windy boat is not only about speed. It is about conveying control, smoothness and safety. It is about the skipper feeling that every response from the boat is natural and intuitive.

That feeling is difficult to describe until you experience it. It is the difference between simply moving across the water and sensing that the boat was designed to read it.

Windy 39 Camira, awarded European Powerboat of the Year in 2015

From sport cruisers to superyacht tenders

Over six decades, Windy has evolved without losing its essence. The brand has created sport cruisers, dayboats, high-performance boats and models designed for long days on the water in maximum comfort. But one of the most important chapters in its recent history has been its entry into the world of yacht tenders and chase boats for superyachts.

This step was no coincidence. The superyacht world demands an extreme level of perfection. It is not enough for a boat to be beautiful or fast. It must be impeccable in its finishes, reliable in operation, precise in manoeuvring, and able to integrate into an environment where every detail communicates excellence.

Windy found a natural home there. Its combination of Scandinavian engineering, handcrafted construction and understated design aligned perfectly with the needs of owners, captains and superyacht designers. Models such as those in the SR series have taken that philosophy to a new dimension, making Windy an international benchmark in luxury tenders.

Windy today: tradition, technology and exclusivity

Today, Windy builds boats that go far beyond the traditional concept of a sports boat. Its current range combines high-end sport cruisers, chase boats and yacht tenders, with models that reflect different ways of enjoying life on the water.

From agile, elegant proposals such as the Sport Cruisers models to SR series boats conceived for clients seeking superior performance, advanced design and an unmistakable presence, Windy has grown without diluting its character.

The brand remains faithful to a very clear idea: exclusivity needs no artifice. At Windy, luxury is expressed through precision, build quality, the nobility of materials and the experience at the helm. It is a quiet luxury, designed for those who understand that an exceptional boat is measured not only by what it shows, but by what it conveys once it gets underway.

Future Windy SR77

The Spirit of Scandinavia

Windy defines its essence with an expression that perfectly sums up its history: Spirit of Scandinavia. It is not merely a brand tagline. It is a way of understanding boating.

It means respect for the sea. It means clean design. It means engineering without excess. It means craftsmanship, restraint and a constant pursuit of perfection. In a market where many boats compete to attract attention, Windy maintains a different kind of elegance: that of those who do not need to raise their voice to prove their worth.

Every Windy is born from that heritage. From the first models designed to enjoy the sea safely to today’s chase boats for superyachts, the brand has kept its original promise intact: to build boats for those who expect more than a simple boat.

60 years looking ahead

Celebrating 60 years is not only about looking back. In Windy’s case, it is about confirming that a well-built philosophy can span generations without losing its strength.

The brand that Hugo Vold founded in 1966, inspired by his father’s “Vindy” boats, has become a symbol of Scandinavian engineering, refined design and high-level seakeeping. Its first daycruisers paved the way. Its sport cruisers cemented its prestige. Its current yacht tenders and chase boats have positioned Windy in the most demanding arena of international boating.

And yet, the principle remains the same: to create a boat capable of inspiring emotion, responding instantly, and always returning with the same elegance with which it left the harbour.

Because Windy is not simply celebrating 60 years of building boats. It is celebrating 60 years of perfecting a way of boating.

Windy and Nautic Luis: a story lived in the Mediterranean

For Nautic Luis, bringing Windy closer to Spanish boaters is about sharing a very special way of understanding the sea. A way in which Scandinavian tradition meets the light of the Mediterranean, where every outing becomes an experience of precision, beauty and freedom.

Windy turns 60, but its legacy continues to move forward. It does so in every hull, every finish and every owner who discovers that there are boats that are not only driven: they are felt.