Key Yachting Newsletter #1 January 2023
The Nautitech 44 is European Yacht of the Year
The Nautitech 44 Open has been named European Yacht of the Year 2023 in the Best Multihull category. The winners were announced at the opening ceremony of boot Düsseldorf on 21st January. The results come after much deliberation, shortlisting and numerous European sea trials of the nominated yachts in the last year by 12 jurors from different magazines.
Toby Hodges from Yachting World and one of the 12 jury members commented, “I consider this 44 Open to be the ideal size to go distance sailing, with good performance, low draught and space for family and friends…Out of all the multihulls nominated or sailed in the last year, this cat impressed me the most.”
“This is a catamaran that makes the heart beat out at sea rather than at a boat show.” Axel Nissen-Lie, Norway
The Key Yachting team is delighted to have this great Nautitech model recognised and commended highly in the yachting and multihull community.
Success at boot Düsseldorf
The Key Yachting sales team had a great week at boot Düsseldorf this month, the first time the indoor boat show in Dusseldorf, Germany has taken place since 2020.
Grand Soleil Yachts exhibited the new GS40 at the show, which made its world premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2022.
On display at the J Boats stand was the J/99, J/122E and the new J/45 which will be making its way to Hamble shortly to meet its new British owner.
Tofinou exhibited the limited edition anniversary edition of the 9.7.
Wayne and Clarissa had a fantastic time meeting new clients and catching up with current owners, and of course exploring what Düsseldorf has to offer!
The new Grand Soleil 65 coming soon…
Cantiere del Pardo unveiled the latest addition to the Grand Soleil fleet, the new GS65 at boot Dusseldorf this month.The new Grand Soleil 65 is the second model in the over 60-foot range of Grand Soleil Yachts. The model will be available in both Performance and Long Cruise versions. The Grand Soleil 65 is set to represent the synthesis of performance, style and innovation.
Latest edition of Pip Hare’s Double Handed Series
Yachting World released the 2nd video and article in Pip Hare’s double-handed sailing series this month. The series comprises of 8 articles and videos filmed on Key Yachting’s J/99 “Jam” to give readers advice and tips for sailing double-handed. This months edition Pip explains inside gybes with an asymmetric spinnaker with two onboard.
Read the article and watch the video here: https://www.yachtingworld.com/sail-faster-sail-safer/double-handed-sailing-skills-inside-gybes-142567
New addition to the Key Yachting team…
We are delighted to welcome Bill Stringer to the Key Yachting team as Commercial Director. Bill joins us with an extensive commercial background, years of dinghy sailing and is passionate about helping our clients find the right boat for them. Bill’s love for sailing started when he was aged 8, having learnt in a Mirror dinghy in Chichester Harbour. He has been dinghy racing for many years in Enterprises, Solo’s, Fireball’s Lasers, most recently in a Blaze.
If you’re in the Hamble area, pop into the Key Yachting office and meet Bill!