DEFINING A DECADE: BESTEVAER 50 ‘STORMVOGEL’

‘Stormvogel’ is a custom-built Bestevaer 50, designed by Gerard Dijkstra. Her hull was completed in 2000, and after starting the outfitting phase in 2007, she was launched in 2009. Built for long-distance cruising, she is easy to sail with a small crew, thanks to her furling boom, electric winches, hydraulic genoa furler, and proportional bow thruster.

In 2023, she underwent a comprehensive refit at VMG Yachtbuilders. The work focused on renewing the exterior, servicing technical systems, and refining her setup for shorthanded sailing. Although always well maintained, this was the moment to inspect every system thoroughly and make targeted upgrades.

As her owners put it:

“We faced several issues during our trip to the Azores and knew she needed proper care. We called Tim while sailing along the Belgian coast. His answer was clear: ‘Just keep sailing to Enkhuizen. We will make a plan to get her reliable again.’ And they did.”

With fresh varnish, system upgrades, and improvements to her handling, ‘Stormvogel’ returned to the water, once again in top condition and prepared for the adventures ahead.

Celebrating 10 years of VMG Yachtbuilders, defining a decade of craftsmanship.