Breaking: Beneteau and Elan Yachts Secure Boat of the Year Nominations

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10/09/2023

Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 Ready to Turn Heads in Boat of the Year Judging

Renewing a popular model is always a daunting task, especially when it's been a bestseller for almost a decade, as was the case with the Oceanis 38.1. With Beneteau’s most recent star, the Oceanis 37.1, the challenge laid before designers Marc Lombard and Nauta Design was clear: enhance volume and boost performance while preserving the ease of use that has defined the Oceanis line since its inception in 1986. They answered the call in spades, making the new Beneteau Oceanis 37.1 a heavy favorite in the “Best Midsize Cruiser” category in CW’s 2024 Boat of the Year competition.

Elan Impression 43 Sets Sights on Best Midsize Luxury Cruiser Category

After 18 years, a classic family cruiser attempts to redefine luxury sailing. Nominated for 'Best Luxury Midsize Cruiser' in CW's 2024 Boat of the Year competition, the Elan Impression 43 appears poised to hold its own against competitors in the category. In addition to its modern wide-beam hull designed by Humphreys Yacht Design, and fresh aesthetics contributed by design firm Pininfarina, its 3D VAIL composite technology construction promises a lightweight, sturdy, and eco-friendly design. With twin rudders and a spacious cockpit, it's perfect for both relaxation and adventure. Will the Impression 43 make an impression on our Boat of the Year judges? Join us as we take a closer look, and stay tuned, as judging commences this week at the Annapolis Sailboat Show.

About Cruising World's 2024 Boat of the Year Competition

For nearly 25 years, Cruising World’s annual Boat of the Year program has been the recognized leader in inspecting, testing and rewarding the best sailboats introduced into the US market by boatbuilders the world over. Over the course of this year, fifteen boats were thoroughly vetted and received official nominations for 2024 Boat of the Year contention. Judging and testing for the awards will take place during and after the Annapolis Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, which begins October 12.

“Throughout the history of the competition, our judges have tested hundreds of boats, and in doing so, helped our Boat of the Year program earn its reputation as the gold standard of international sailboat awards,” says Cruising World Editor-in-Chief Andrew Parkinson. “We’ve once again assembled a top-tier, non-biased judging panel based on their complementary backgrounds and skill sets, not to mention decades upon decades of combined experience, both in the industry and at the helm. If there’s a nit to pick, rest assured these experts will be all over it.”

This year’s category winners will be announced on cruisingworld.com December 6, 2023, at 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time, and also in the January/February 2024 issue of Cruising World.

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