1988 Hans Christian Christina Boat in Emeryville, CA 94608 US

CHRISTINA is the kind of cruising yacht that invites you to think beyond the next harbor. The Hans Christian Christina 43 combines the strength, craftsmanship and offshore pedigree for which Hans Christian yachts are renowned with a more modern, performance-oriented design that is equally rewarding on San Francisco Bay, along the rugged West Coast and on extended blue-water passages. Designed by Scott Sprague as a faster, more capable evolution of the traditional Hans Christian cruiser, CHRISTINA offers the rare combination of confident heavy-weather sailing, excellent upwind ability, generous cruising capacity and the warm handcrafted teak interior that gives these yachts their unmistakable character.

For San Francisco Bay, CHRISTINA offers many qualities particularly well suited to local conditions. Her powerful sailing rig, efficient underwater profile and substantial displacement provide the stability and confidence desirable when sailing in the Bay's strong afternoon winds and short, steep chop. Unlike heavier traditional cruisers that can sacrifice performance for comfort, the Christina 43 was designed to sail efficiently to weather-an important advantage when working up the Bay, through the Golden Gate or along the Northern California coast.

Her capabilities become even more apparent when cruising beyond the Bay. CHRISTINA is equally at home exploring the California coast, cruising north toward the Pacific Northwest or heading south toward Mexico and beyond. Her sea-kindly motion, substantial construction, generous tankage and abundant storage make her particularly attractive for extended coastal passages and long-distance cruising.

Below decks, CHRISTINA offers the warmth and craftsmanship expected of a classic Hans Christian. Her beautifully executed teak interior creates the traditional atmosphere of a proper cruising yacht while providing the comfort, storage and livability needed for extended time aboard.

Most importantly, CHRISTINA is a genuine blue-water cruising yacht. Hans Christian yachts have earned an international reputation for building strong and capable passagemakers, and the Christina 43 adds noticeably better sailing performance to that proven offshore heritage. Examples of the design have cruised extensively throughout the world, demonstrating the combination of strength, seaworthiness, comfort and sailing ability that experienced cruising sailors value.

For the sailor looking for one yacht capable of handling spirited sailing on San Francisco Bay, extended cruising along the West Coast and ambitious offshore passages, CHRISTINA represents an especially compelling combination of traditional craftsmanship, offshore security and rewarding sailing performance.