Moody 45DS in the running for European Yacht of the Year
18 July 2008 - 09:53
The European Yacht of the Year (EYOTY) jury, comprised of experts from the leading
European yachting trade publications, has voted the Moody 45DS in the top five in the
luxury cruiser category.
It is the only deck saloon yacht in contention
The leading trade accolade “European Yacht of the Year” could award its prize at boot
2009 in Düsseldorf to the Moody 45DS – she has made it through to the last five and will participate along with the other four remaining candidates in tests at Southampton and Barcelona as the only deck saloon yacht on the market.
Gary Rossall, as Watervision
Director, said of the ship designed and developed by him and his crew “due to the
completely new design and one of a kind sailing features, all based on a 200 year tradition
of boat construction, I’m certain the Moody 45DS will do very well among the last five
candidates.
The most important feature new to the Moody 45DS is most certainly the
saloon located on the same level as the cockpit – an arrangement that can otherwise only
be found on motor yachts.
The Moody 45DS proved that it was more than just a ‘motor
boat with sails’ on a week-long test run with numerous yachting experts. Perfect sailing
characteristics, smooth running and top speeds with the best possible comfort.
Even the
second unique characteristic, the elongated cabin roof, has proven to be a top-notch
protector against weather and wind without sacrificing the field of vision”.
Due to the rigorous criteria for the yachts involved in the competition, the “European Yacht
of the Year” is the most sought after prize in the industry.
Nothing is judged on appearance,
but rather editors of the thirteen leading European yacht publications (BadNyt (Denmark),
Bateaux (France), Batnytt (Sweden), Fare Vela (Italy), Seilas (Norway), Swissboat Yachting
(Switzerland), Waterkampioen (the Netherlands), YACHT (Germany), Yacht Revue (Austria),
Yate (Spain) und Yachting World (Great Britain)) thoroughly judge the participants against
numerous sailing criteria and in several sailing situations.
Two test phases form the
groundwork of the judging criteria.
First, the yachts go on sailing trips lasting several days
off the coasts of Southampton and Barcelona. Afterwards, the judges discuss and compare
results, including inspections.
The editors are not permitted to participate in the voting of
yachts from their home country. Gary Rossall added, “The entire Watervision team cannot
wait for the test results to see how the Moody performed. We’ve all got our fingers crossed.
We all have faith in our development and are convinced she will be the winner!”
The European Yacht of the Year (EYOTY) jury, comprised of experts from the leading
European yachting trade publications, has voted the Moody 45DS in the top five in the
luxury cruiser category.
