This year, 25 boats are nominated, in five different categories, for the European Yacht of the year 2015. They were chosen by 11 experts from European nautical magazines. The evaluation visits and sailings took place at the end of the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle. The results will be announced in January 2015, during the Düsseldorf boat show, which will take place from January 17 to 25, 2015.
Created in 2001 by Yacht magazine in collaboration with 11 other magazines, the principle is to elect one model per category. Out of 120 candidates, only 25 boats are selected, five per category.
Here are the nominees in each category:
Family Cruiser
- The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a true pleasure yacht, elegant and spacious, offering beautiful interior and exterior volumes. With a length of 14.27 meters, it is available in three or four cabin versions.
- The Dufour 310 Grand Large is a small sailboat that has all the features of a big one. Comfortable and luxurious, it has the same characteristics as its big brothers despite its small size of 9.35 meters.
- The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 this is a combination of comfort, performance and safety at sea. Ideal for family cruising, this 10.34 meter sailboat is available in two or three cabin versions.
- The Nautitech Open 40 this is an open space catamaran with a saloon integrated into the cockpit. With a length of 11.99 meters, it is available in three or four cabin versions. This new concept allows for a disproportionate amount of living space for a 40-footer, with an indoor/outdoor living area.
- The RM890 is an 8.90 meter sailboat, dedicated to family cruising with racing qualities. Spacious, bright, it combines performance and elegance.
Performance-Cruiser
- The Corsair Cruze 970 is a powerful and efficient cruising trimaran. Thanks to its exclusive Farrier folding system, it is easily towable. This sporty cruiser can go up to 25 knots.
- The Dehler 46 is a 14.40 meter monohull that provides the comfort necessary for cruising combined with the performance necessary for racing. It has good sporting qualities and accommodates three cabins.
- The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is an 11.25 meter sailboat that is strong and rigid, yet light, thanks to the new infusion construction system. Ideal for racing, it remains stable at all speeds.
- The JPK 1080 is part of the JPK Racer range and is already a favorite in racing events. This 10.80 meter sailboat, designed for racing and in the respect of the IRC rules, has nevertheless a finish and an interior equipment inherent to its size.
- The XP 55 is a 16.76 meter cruiser, designed for racing with fast and pleasant sailing qualities. Her interior is luxurious and spacious with a nice kitchen and many light entries.
