UPCOMING EVENTS
MEDITERRANEAN RALLY 2026
March / April 2026 (final dates TBC)
VISION YACHTS
USA
Join Vision Yachts for an unforgettable rally across the Atlantic, starting in the Caribbean and arriving in the Mediterranean just in time for the summer season.
When: March / April 2026 (final dates TBC)
Route: Caribbean → Atlantic Crossing → Mediterranean
Highlights: Summer sailing through the Mediterranean with a curated itinerary
Organisers: Vision Europe Team & Vision Owner, David Steyn
Who: Open to Vision owners and friends of the Vision Yachts community
What to Expect:
Annapolis Maryland Fall Boat Show 2025
9th – 12th OCTOBER 2025
VISION YACHTS
USA
Join us at the Annapolis Maryland Boat Show
9th -12th October 2025
We’re thrilled to be part of the Annapolis Sailboat Show, one of the world’s premier in-water sailing events. Set in the heart of downtown Annapolis, this iconic show brings together sailing enthusiasts, boat builders, and gear suppliers from around the globe.
Join us to explore the Vision 444 ES up close, meet our team, and discover what sets Vision Yachts apart.
Opens daily at 10AM – 6:30PM
Closes 5PM Sunday.
Location:
– City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland –
Parking:
Boat show visitors are encouraged to park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401) and take a free shuttle to and from the show. Shuttles will run one hour prior to show opening through one hour after the show closes.
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KNYSNA INDUSTRIAL
KNYSNA, SOUTH AFRICA, 6570
OFFICE: +27 44 382 0940
LIBERTY YACHT CLUB
64 OLD SOUTH RIVER ROAD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
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| New 450 | Old 450 |
| Resin infused | Hand layup |
| Much lighter | Approx 2 ton heavier |
| Much stronger | Approx 30% less |
| Mono structure molding | Open molding exposed to elements |
| Vinyester through out | 80% polyester resin |
| Diab PVC foam throughout | Balsa, Nidacore and foam mix |
| No ply reinforcing only composite | Ply used for reinforcing |
| New cockpit better space use | Small and out dated |
| Better storage in new cockpit | Limited storage |
| New cockpit safer when at sea | Old cockpit exposed |
| New cock pit removable table | Fixed table |
| Better davit system and stronger | Not the most practical system |
| Cockpit seats double up as sunbeds | Limited to sitting |
| New bimini top sleeker | Old school |
| Better at anchor in the rain | More exposed |
| Less windage | More windage |
| Better helm configuration | Not well thought out |
| Better rope management | No rope management |
| Better access to controls | Awkward winch operation |
| Shorter mast lower center gravity | Higher center gravity |
| Better shade coverage in cockpit | Higher bimini hard to get shade |
| Easier to close in totally | Not so easy and more windage |
| Double access sliding hatches in roof | Single |
| Better view of main sail port and strb | Strb only |
| Better 360 view for night watch | Limited |
| New modern contemporary interior | Old wooden dark interior |
| Compilation of wood and painted | All wood |
| Light weight strong counter tops | Old heavy carrion tops |
| Engine moved forward shaft drives | Engines aft sail drives |
| Safer when at sea | Very exposed at sea |
| Easier to work on more | Space Very confined area |
| New modern square head | Main Old type round rouch |
| Continuous line reefing | Standard reefing |
| Better winch positions for spinnaker | Very awkward positions |
| New and better deck fittings | The industry norm |
Leading by example and thinking out of the box allows us to be pioneers of our trade.
Our passion for quality, craftsmanship and commitment to delivering a product nothing short of superior is the driving force behind our success in achieving our customer’s greatest satisfaction.
We are sailors at heart and have built the Vision to be enjoyed by like minded sailors.
Our relentless commitment to our product sets us apart from the rest.
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