Top European Yacht

On the Boat Show in Düsseldorf Boot Düsseldorf were declared winners of the award "European Yacht of the Year". In the nomination «Luxury Cruiser» bidding Halberg Rassy 372 (pictured) from Sweden. A jury of industry journalists noted "amazing speed" 11, 35-meter yacht and 'fantastic performance in rough seas. " Special praise worthy interior trim vessel. HR372 is designed for long journeys: it is able to cover a distance of 845 nautical miles (over 1,500 km). Grand Soleil 46 won in the nomination «Performance Cruiser». 14-meter yacht built by the Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo. jury noted the excellent Italian-style vessel, as well as the decision of the judges affected by the attractive price. The best among family boats named Dufour 405. The vessel is adapted to travel over long distances and it is spacious enough to accommodate comfortably all members of a large family. The judges noted that the deficiencies have virtually no boats, "perhaps it is the best compromise that exists on the market today." In class multihull yacht won Outremer 49 - 14, 98-foot catamaran. The prize in the category "Special vessel" went Seascape 18 sailboat double for "quick, easy and fun swimming at a nice price."