Our yachts are manufactured in Johannesburg, having the ideal climate. The Compass HDB has been inspected by the European Certification Board and conforms to European boating standards. Only the best materials available are used. The Compass 47 is Category A and is suitable for offshore sailing and cross ocean cruising. The Compass 47 won the Cape to Rio race in 2000 being 1st over the line and 1st on handicap in division 2.