The history of Trintella Yachts is a story of innovation, quality and passion. Trintella Yachts was founded by Anne Wever, a Dutch harbour master who started building yachts in his spare time in 1953. He collaborated with Ricus van de Stadt, a renowned yacht designer, to create a series of sailing yachts that combined luxury, comfort, seaworthiness and performance. The first yacht he launched was the Trintel I, a steel-hulled ketch named after a sandbank in the IJsselmeer. The Trintel I was followed by the Trintella I, a polyester version of the same design, which introduced the Trintella brand name in 1964. The Trintella I and its successor, the Trintella II, had wooden cabins and traditional mahogany interiors. The Trintella IIa, launched in 1968, had a longer and narrower hull shape and a fibreglass cabin. The Trintella III, IV and V were larger models that featured centre cockpits, ketch or cutter rigs, long keels and skeg-hung rudders. They were built between 1970 and 1980 and were popular among long-distance cruisers and bluewater sailors. The Trintella 38, 42 and 44 were introduced in the late 1970s and early 1980s as more modern and faster versions of the previous models. They had fin keels, spade rudders, sloop or cutter rigs and more spacious interiors. The Trintella 53, 57 and 62 were the last models designed by Van de Stadt for Trintella Yachts. They were built between 1986 and 1996 and were characterized by their elegant lines, luxurious fittings, high-quality craftsmanship and excellent sailing performance. In 1998, Anne Wever sold his shipyard to Rob van Kesteren, who continued to build Trintella yachts under the name of Trintella Shipyard. He commissioned new designs from Ron Holland and Gerard Dijkstra, two famous naval architects, to create the Trintella A series. These were modern aluminium yachts with lifting keels, carbon masts, pilothouse cockpits and state-of-the-art technology. They ranged from 47 to 65 feet in length and were built between 1999 and 2009. In 2010, Trintella Shipyard went bankrupt due to the global financial crisis. The brand name was acquired by Ocean Independence, a Swiss company that specializes in yacht brokerage, charter and management. Ocean Independence announced plans to revive the Trintella brand with new models designed by Dick Zaal and built by Aluboot in the Netherlands. The first model to be launched was the Trintella 45, a 14-meter aluminium yacht with a lifting keel, a pilothouse cockpit, a sloop rig and a modern interior. It was presented at the HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show in 2014. The second model to be launched was the Trintella 50, a 15-meter aluminium yacht with similar features as the Trintella 45 but with more space and comfort. It was presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2015. The latest model to be launched was the Trintella 65, a 20-meter aluminium yacht with a lifting keel, a pilothouse cockpit, a ketch rig and a luxurious interior. It was presented at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2016. Today, Trintella Yachts is still active as a brand that represents quality, innovation and passion for sailing. There are more than 800 Trintella yachts sailing around the world, each with its own history and personality. The owners of these yachts are part of a community that shares their love for sailing and their appreciation for the Trintella brand. They are supported by the Trintella Vriendenkring (Trintella Friends Circle), an association that organizes events, rallies, publications and information exchange for Trintella owners.