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Wednesday, 05 October 2005 |
Windy Boats AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Periscopus AS, Oslo,
Norway - a privately owned holding company with interests which include
publishing, media, hotels and property. The renowned WINDY boats are
built at Skarpnes, just outside Arendal on the southern coast of
Norway. The Company employs 160 people producing models ranging from 25
to 58.
Maritime Tradition
All models are hand-built by skilled craftsmen. The fine woodwork and
exclusive textiles are important distinguishing features of a Windy in
just the same way as the modern technology involved in the construction
materials,
The Founder
Windy Boats AS was established in 1966 by Hugo Vold. His father was a
fisherman, and his family had many anxious moments as storms raged in
the Skagerrak Channel. All his father’s boats were called ‘Vindy’. Hugo
Vold, with his deep respect for the sea and the weather, became a boat
builder who wanted his vessels to be known for their seaworthiness and
high quality. He called his boats ‘Windy’ in honour of his father’s
trusty fishing boats.
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