Hallberg-Rassy 40 · Est. 2004
A 40-foot Swedish bluewater yacht sailing the world. From Caribbean island-hopping to the hidden harbours of Japan.
Our Story
Arona is a US-flagged Hallberg-Rassy 40 — one of 162 ever built — designed by the legendary Germán Frers and crafted at Hallberg-Rassy's Ellös yard in Sweden. She was purchased in Grenada in 2019 with a singular dream: to sail around the world.
Equipped for true offshore passages with windvane self-steering, a full suit of six sails, insulated hull for high-latitude cruising, and modern electronics alongside traditional navigation, Arona blends old-world seamanship with contemporary reliability.
The Boat
Designed by Germán Frers. GRP construction with lead ballast. A proven offshore hull with the tankage, comfort, and quality to call home for a decade at sea.