(Stockholm, Sweden)- Remarkably, the J/70 one-design speedster has a
chance to add yet another award - Årets Segelbåt - Sailboat of the Year
in Sweden. Unlike similar competitions in Scandinavia, the jury consists
of three women and three men who are all considered expert sailors and
are recognized for their objectivity in assessing sailboats. In
February 2014, the winners in the categories of "Family", "Luxury", and
"Performance" will be revealed at the Göteborg Boat Show. The primary
goal is to put Scandinavian boats up against others from around the
world in their home waters and let "looks, performance, finish,
environmental considerations and quality" decide which boat is the best
for its purpose. The J/70 is up against the XP-33 and the Far East 26.Says the Editor, Curt Gelin, "the motivation to nominate the J/70 is the following: Good looks and superb sailing are the main ingredients in the new J/70. This sporty One Design can be towed behind a family car and can be used as a weekender for seasoned sailors keen on getting 'back-to-basics' and young racers looking for excitement. Its design and construction are good for the environment and the carbon mast is good for the performance. A nice price combines to make a tempting package!" More news in the future on how the J/70 performs in her competition! Sailing photo credits- Peter Gustafsson at Blur.se
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