Windy Boats AS was established in 1966 by Mr Hugo Vold. His father was a fisherman and his family had many anxious moments as storms raged in the Skagerrak Channel. All his fathers boats were called "Vindy", and he brought every one of them safely back to port. Mr Hugo Vold, with his deep respect for the sea and the weather, became a boat builder who wanted his vessels to be known for their seaworthyness and high quality. He called his boats "Windy" in honour of his father's trusty fishing boats.