Buying new

It all began with two Kestrel sailors, Richard and Mark Hartley, who couldn’t bear to see their beloved boat fade away. In 1998, with the original builder gone, the Kestrel’s future looked bleak. But instead of letting it disappear, they took action, redesigning the interior, modernizing materials, and giving it a fresh new look. The result was a roaring success.

From those humble beginnings, Hartley Boats has thrived. Today, we proudly make a stunning range of dinghies, including the Supernova, Wayfarer, Wanderer, Blaze, Streaker, Contender, Gull, Osprey, Rebel Skiff, Hartley 10, Hartley 12, and Hartley 12.2, as well as the Kestrel. We even have our own in-house sail loft at our facility in Derby, where all Supernova sails are now lovingly crafted.

We have come along way, but we still love to go out sailing in our boats. Mark Hartley and other members of the Hartley Boats team regularly sail in Supernova events, because we don’t just build boats — we live and breathe them.

If you'd like to know more, our contact details are below.

Richard and Mark Hartley

Hartley Boats

Parcel Terrace, Derby, DE1 1LY

Tel:+44(0)1332 369751
Email: sales@hartleyboats.com