The Vessel
SY Mica Hallberg-Rassy 382
The Story
Built for the open ocean.
SY Mica is a Hallberg-Rassy 382 — a Swedish offshore cruiser conceived and built to go to sea, not to spend seasons in a marina. The HR382 was produced from 1991 to 2001 and became one of the most respected blue-water sailboats of its era.
Hallberg-Rassy built a reputation over decades on a single principle: that a sailing boat should be safe, reliable, and seaworthy before it is comfortable. The 382 embodies that. Heavy displacement, a deep fin keel, a protected propeller, and flush deck hardware that survives offshore conditions without fuss.
SY Mica was acquired not for her age but for her character. She has been systematically updated for offshore use — electronics, rigging, safety equipment, and engine — while keeping the integrity of what Hallberg-Rassy built intact.
Live Position
Where is SY Mica now?
SY Mica broadcasts her AIS position continuously when at sea. Her location is publicly trackable via MarineTraffic and shared directly with crew and families during active passages.
A dedicated position link is sent to all confirmed crew and their nominated contacts before each departure. The link is live for the duration of the passage.
Virtual Tour
Philosophy
Why this boat. Why no other.
Robustness Over Comfort
The HR382 is a heavy displacement boat. She does not sail fast in light air. She does not win races. She crosses oceans with the same mechanical reliability in 30 knots that she offers in 10. That is why she was chosen.
The Keel as Commitment
A deep fin keel and 3,100 kg of ballast means SY Mica is stable when it counts — in beam seas, in swell, and in the hours of a night watch when the body is exhausted and the mind needs the boat to be predictable.
A Working Boat
There is no teak deck to oil, no fragile electronics that demand shore power, no aesthetic features that require protection from the sea. SY Mica is maintained to work. Everything aboard serves a purpose. Nothing is decorative.
Gallery
SY Mica at sea and in port.
Ready to Apply?
Stop imagining the horizon. Start sailing towards it.
Four places per passage. Applications are reviewed individually. There is no online payment — selection comes first.
Technical Specifications
By the numbers.
The Hallberg-Rassy 382 was designed by German Frers — the same naval architect behind some of the most celebrated offshore racing and cruising yachts of the late 20th century.
The hull is GRP with a balsa-cored deck. The keel is cast iron — heavier than lead, but more forgiving in a grounding scenario. The underbody is designed for tracking, not speed. In ocean conditions, that is the correct trade.
| Builder | Hallberg-Rassy, Sweden |
| Model | 382 |
| Year | 1997 |
| LOA | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft |
| Beam | 3.76 m |
| Draft | 1.80 m |
| Displacement | 8,200 kg |
| Ballast | 3,100 kg |
| Rig | Masthead Sloop |
| Engine | Volvo Penta 38 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L |
| Water Capacity | 300 L |
| Max Crew | 4 offshore |
| Flag | Portugal |