Yacht of the Year
Source: Yachting World Toby Hodges
The Oscars of the boatbuilding world, the European Yacht of the Year 2022, have been announced. Together they comprise the five best yachts of the year in a variety categories and, for the first time, three special mention awards.
This is the 19th year of the European Yacht of the Year awards, which is without a doubt the most thorough and impartial awards program – the winners here are widely considered the best yachts of the year. The awards now include 12 jury members from across Europe, each leading voices on boat testing in their respective countries.
It involves shortlisting the best annual prospects, typically into five separate categories, before all 12 jury members trial each yacht to elect the winners. The trials were held in La Rochelle and Port Ginesta, Barcelona during the autumn.
Best yachts of the year – Performance cruiser
Nominees: IC 36 Independence; J/45; JPK 39FC; Pogo 44; Solaris 40
Winner: JPK 39FC
Best yachts of the year – Luxury cruiser
Nominees: Hallberg-Rassy 50; Jeanneau Yachts 60; Lagoon 55; Swan 58; X5.6
Winner: Hallberg-Rassy 50
Best yachts of the year – Family cruiser
Nominees: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1; Dufour 470; Hanse 460; Jeanneau SO 380; Neel 43
Winner: Hanse 460
Best yachts of the year – Bluewater cruiser
Nominees: Allures 51.9; Outremer 55; Ovni 370; Windelo 50
Winner: Outremer 55
Best yachts of the year – Special yacht
Nominees: De Cesari 33; Revolution 24; Saffier SE33 Life; Sunbeam 32.1; Tricat 6.90
Winner: Saffier SE33 Life
Special Mentions
Sustainability: Windelo 50
Sustainability: Elvstrom eXPR
Versatility: Tricat 6.90
EYOTY Jury
Toby Hodges, Yachting World, GBR
Jochen Rieker, YACHT, GER
Loic Madeline, Voiles & Voiliers, FRA
Pasi Nuutinen, Vene, FIN
Roland Duller, YachtRevue, AUT
Alberto Mariotti, Vela e Motore, ITA
Morten Brandt-Rasmussen, Bådmagasinet, DEN
Marinus van Sijdenborgh de Jong, Zeilen, NED
Joakim Hermansson, Praktiskt Båtägande, SWE
Axel Nissen-Lie, Seilmagasinet, NOR
Germán de Soler, Nautica Y Yates, ESP
Lori Schüpbach, Marina.ch, SWI
