The prestigious yacht manufacturing company, Hans Christian Yachts, was established in 1974 in Taiwan. The original Hans Christian 34, a sturdy double-ender, was the brainchild of naval architect Harwood Ives and was soon followed by other now-iconic designs, masterfully carved in fiberglass by expert marine craftsmen. This line illustrated the successful melding of fine craftsmanship with the distinctive touch of Scandinavian design. This was instantaneously accepted and admired in the market, sparking a loyal following all over the globe.However, the company's trajectory was not a linear one. After an economic downturn in the late 1980s, manufacturing facilities were relocated to Thailand. Despite these hardships, the quality and extraordinary design of the yachts remained consistent. By the mid-1990s, a new line of Hans Christian's were launched under the name Traditional Series, offering an exciting combination of traditional design and modern equipment. Fast forward to the 21st century, Hans Christian Yachts continues its operations from Thailand but has undergone operational and leadership changes. Still implementing the time-proven, labor-intensive methods of hand-laid, solid fibreglass hulls, and exquisite teak joinery, these yachts are still as breathtaking today as when the first sail was hoisted over 40 years ago. And while the company stays true to its roots, they constantly innovate ensuring the yachts remain contemporary and charter a course into the future. "Old world craftsmanship" is their legacy carried forward, drawing a lineage from the first watercraft to the magnificent Hans Christian Yachts of today.