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EUROPE’S BEST AWARDED AT BOOT 2015

Announcement of the annual European Yacht of the Year award and the European Powerboat of the Year award

For the twelfth year in a row, the European Yacht of the Year and the European Powerboat of the Year were announced at boot Düsseldorf. The competition brings together 11 different magazines from 11 different European countries to test 25 yachts and 25 powerboats across different categories. The seatrials took place over two weeks in two different seas this past autumn, and the winners were announced at boot’s opening on January 17th.

The sailing yachts are tested across five categories that consist of Performance Cruisers, Family Cruisers, Luxury Cruisers, Special Yachts and Bluewater Cruisers. Overall, French shipyards had a strong showing, taking three out of five categories.

The sophisticated Bavaria Cruiser 46 won the competitive Family Cruiser category, while the French JPK 10.80 beat out the equally fierce competition in the Performance Cruiser category.

In the Luxury Cruiser category, the jury awarded the Wauquiez Centurion 57 for its loft-style elegance, and the Advanced A44 from the Italian shipyard Advanced Yachts was declared the “firm favorite” in the Special Yachts category.

For the newest category in the competition, Bluewater Cruiser, judges were impressed by the Boréal 52 for its extreme touring potential at higher latitudes.

The powerboats also competed across five categories: up to 25 feet, up to 35 feet, up to 45 feet, over 45 feet and the Trawler category.

In the smallest class for boats, the jury was convinced by Bénéteau’s adaptable Flyer 6 concept with its three unique versions, while the practical and safe Draco 27 RS won the category up to 35 feet.

The Cranchi 43 Eco Trawler won the category up to 45 feet thanks to its efficient use of space and comfortable on-board living, and the luxurious Azimut 50 Fly won the category over 45 feet. The Trawler category was landed by the Steeler Panorama Flatfloor 46.

View the entire list of nominees and more about the jury selection here and here.

Bénéteau Flyer 6: Winner of the category up to 25 feet

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