And “Cover Girl” for Sailing World Jan/Feb issue!(Newport, RI)- Corks were popped, champagne sprayed (or drunk) and victors toasted as the 2014 Yachts & Yachting Awards were presented on Thursday, 9th of January at the London Boat Show.
There was a great turnout to the event, as sailing enthusiasts gathered
to celebrate the efforts and achievements of nominees and winners alike.
The public had voted for winners in their droves and the readers
were clearly excited about the future, and some of the most innovative
new launches got the giant “thumbs-up”. Amongst those receiving awards
was the J/88 family speedster, garnering the Best Performance Boat under 40ft award. Here’s Paul Heys, J/UK & Key Yachting Ltd’s Managing Director receiving the award. For more Y&Y Boat of the Year Award for J/88 family speedster.Other exciting news is that J/88 was featured as “cover art” on the beautiful new graphic design layout for Sailing World magazine- as Sailing World's Boat the Year Winner- Check it out, a nice progressive, refreshing approach for the “new media” world. Celebrating its 50-plus years in publication, Sailing World debuted the sleek and modern new look with the release of its January/February 2014 issue. Emphasizing performance sailing’s sophisticated and technical content, the magazine’s new aesthetic features a revamped design and layout while reflecting the sport’s unique blend of cutting edge technology and classic beauty.
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