2011, the 40th Anniversary of the Contessa 32, saw a renewed interest in new Contessa 32s after Rogers exhibited his new "greener" Contessa 32 Calypso at the Southampton Boat Show  in collaboration with The Green Blue (a collaborative effort of the Royal Yachting Association and the British Marine Federation).
In 2011, the 40th anniversary of the Contessa 32 was celebrated with renewed interest in new models after Rogers unveiled his eco-friendly Contessa 32 Calypso at the Southampton Boat Show alongside The Green Blue, a collaboration between the Royal Yachting Association and the British Marine Federation.