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NASCAR: Bristol restores 60-year tradition that ended four years ago

For the first time since 2020, Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled to host two NASCAR Cup Series races on its concrete surface.

By Asher Fair | Mar 17, 2024

NASCAR's decision to cover Bristol Motor Speedway in dirt and run Cup Series and Truck Series races at the "Last Great Colosseum" in 2021 was met with mixed reactions. But despite the initial doubts of the event's potential, the dirt race returned in 2022 and 2023 for both series.

That race unfortunately came at the expense of the regular season race that had been contested on the concrete surface of the iconic four-turn, 0.533-mile (0.858-kilometer) high-banked Bristol, Tennessee oval.

Even since Bristol Motor Speedway opened in 1961, it had hosted two Cup Series races per season. That tradition was slightly altered in 2020, when it hosted a third race due to pandemic-related restrictions altering the calendar, but that additional race was the All-Star Race. So it still hosted two points races, one during the regular season and one during the playoffs.

The 2021 season marked the first time Bristol Motor Speedway only held one race on its concrete surface. Fortunately, that race was the famed Bristol Night Race, and that was true again in 2022 and 2023. The race was a playoff race during all three of those seasons.

But in 2024, a once long-standing NASCAR tradition has been restored.

This Sunday's race, the fifth of 36 on the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, is once again set to be contested on Bristol Motor Speedway's concrete surface. And it is once again one of two races on this year's calendar for which that can be said, as the dirt race is officially a thing of the past.

This year's schedule does not consist of any dirt races.

Sunday afternoon's Food City 500 is scheduled to be a 500-lap race, as is the playoff race, the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. The latter is scheduled to close out the opening round of the four-round, 10-race postseason, on the evening Saturday, September 21, under the lights.

FanDuel Sportsbook , which is giving fans a bonus $200 for placing any winning $5 bet, lists Hendrick Motorsports' Kyle Larson as the favorite to win this Sunday afternoon's race.

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European powerboat of the year 2015: all the winners.

European Powerboat of the Year 2015 is the prize awarded by a jury consisting of the Editors in Chief of eight European magazines from eight Countries. For Italy, that magazine is the one you’re reading: BoatMag.

The choice wasn’t east, especially in the up-to-45- and over-45-feet categories. Some boats nominated for these classes have been head to head until the end, but as in every contest there’s only one winner. So, let’s see who the  European Powerboat of the Year 2015 winners are:

Category up to 25 feet

Beneteau flyer 6 (france).

Three models out of the same boat, with a debut: here’s the bowrider, Made in Europe! The Sport Deck version features a bow cockpit with side couches, working as chaise longues as well thanks to the specific headrests. The SunDeck is fully dedicated to sunbathing, while the SpaceDeck boasts a pretty clean space, except a perimetral couch. LOA 6.43 mt (21ft 1in); beam 2.50 mt (8ft 2in); engine 1x200HP.

Category up to 35 feet

Draco 26 rs (norway).

A refined design combines clean lines with sophisticated details on board. For instance, look at the space in the cockpit, the facing benches that offer an uninterrupted sea view, or the table to bow. The fore cockpit boasts a couch on the perimeter. LOA 7.89 mt (25ft 10in); beam 2.49 mt (8ft 2in); engine 1x200HP to 1×300 HP.

Category up to 45 feet

Cranchi eco trawler 43 ld (italy).

This new trawler actually debuts in two sizes: 40 and 43 feet, but the latter is the one displayed to public. The main difference is in the basic trim of the 40, lacking swim platform and other accessories for a lower price. Both models can be chosen with two or three cabins, while the engines space from Volvo diesel 2×260 to 2×330, all with IPS. The two-cabin layout imply another choice: given the bow master, there’s a double cabin to starboard and a lazarette to port, or a full beam cabin amidships with double bed and couch, a proper owner’s room if it weren’t for the outside access to the second heads. The other layout sees two guest cabins to port and starboard. LOA 13.80 mt (45ft 3in); beam 4.37 mt (14ft 4in); engines 2x260HP, 2x300HP, 2x330HP.  HYPERLINK “http://www.cranchi.it/”www.cranchi.it

Category over 45 feet

Azimut 50 fly (italy).

The new 15 meters from Azimut reaffirms the family feeling that the shipyard introduced to give more prestige to the flybridge models, starting from the smaller boats. On the 50 Fly Azimut has been able to create uncommon spaces for such a size: many design and style solutions recall the new Azimut 80, as it’s clear by looking at the side, unencumbered windows enlarged to aft for a better sea view from the living. The interior décor carries the same prestige feeling, but it’s the space on board what surprises most: the cockpit measures 17.50 square meters, while belowdecks there’s a third cabin with bunk beds. The other two cabins are both double, with the master amidships and the VIP to bow. The galley is on the lower deck as well, in the passageway to the bedrooms. LOA 15.88 mt (52ft 1in); beam 4.60 mt (15ft 1in); engines 2x690HP.

The choice of the winners is based on many criteria, among which a good value for money, performance, innovation in the segment. The aim of the contest is to award boats and boatyards that pursue quality, regardless of their brand or their international distribution: that is why it’s been decided to pick four different sizes: in order to avoid big motoryachts from famous builders to overshadow smaller products that still bring innovation in their segment. For the same reason, every member of the jury comes from a different Country, so no one can count on patriotism in order to win. The winners have definitely deserved the prize, and even the runner-ups will have the privilege of a nomination for a prestigious international award.

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What is the European motor boat of the year?

On the opening night of the Boot Düsseldorf on January 17, the winners of the European Powerboat of the Year 2015 were announced. Among 25 boats, only 5 were chosen, discover the selection.

After the announcement of the best-of european sailboats 2015 the winners of the "European Powerboat of the Year 2015" category have been announced. A jury of experts from the eight leading European powerboat magazines in Germany, Austria, France, Italy , Norway, the Netherlands and Switzerland chose the models of the year 2015. With 250 powerboats entering the market each year, five boats in five different categories were awarded prizes. The categories are: up to 25 feet, up to 35 feet, up to 45 feet, over 45 feet and trawler without length restriction.

The boats that received the European Powerboat of the Year 2015 award were chosen for their innovative nature. During the tests, several criteria were taken into account such as design, handling , safety on board, price/performance ratio etc.

Motorboat up to 25 feet âeuros Boat Flyer 6

Six different concepts competed in the category of powerboats under 26 feet and in the end it was the Bénéteau Flyer 6 that won the title of powerboat of the year. What seduced the jury was its ability to seduce new owners and to be easily towable, which is very important in this category of boats. Moreover, depending on the owner's needs, the Flyer 6 is available in 3 versions: space deck, sports deck and sun deck. All three versions are built with the same Air Step hull, which provides real performance and an attractive price/performance ratio.

The other nominees were:

• Flipper 600 DC
• Parker 750 DC / Askeladden C75
• Rinker 200 Captiva MTX
• Yamarin Cross 75

Powerboat up to 35 feet âeuros Draco 27 RS

In this category, boats up to 35 feet must provide practical solutions, be well built and easily handled in all waters. Based on these criteria, the award was given to the Draco 27 RS, which embodies a modern interpretation of the term "bowrider". What also impressed people was its excellent finish and its very good handling . The Scandinavian brand won all the votes by proposing boats that take up the strong points of its predecessors.

• Frauscher 747 Mirage
• Galeon 300 Fly
• Quicksilver Activ 805

Motorboat up to 45 feet âeuros Cranchi 43 Eco Trawler

In the 45-foot powerboat category, what the jury was looking for, in addition to easy handling and safety features, were the living conditions on board and the efficient use of space. The Cranchi 43 Eco Trawler has many customization options, a beautiful 360° view and an exceptionally large flybridge.

• Bavaria Sport 400
• Nimbus 405 Coupe
• Rio Paramá 38
• Windy Camira 39

Motorboat over 45 feet âeuros Azimut 50 Fly

In the category of motorboats over 45 feet, the jury chose the Azimut 50 Fly. In this smaller model, Italian designers and engineers have managed to transfer all the attributes of its big sister, the Azimut 80, which measures 15 meters. The equipment, the spacious interior, the layout of the cabin, create the feeling of being on a much larger boat. However, the Azimut 50 remains powerful, as you would expect from a flybridge, and reaches speeds of up to 30 knots.

• Absolute Navetta 58
• Greenline 48
• Prestige 750

Category Trawler âeuros Panorama 46 FF

Steeler has reinvented the term "steel boat" with the Panorama 46 FF. It is the first boat in the Trawler class to offer approximately 45 m2 of space with a few cleverly placed steps. Combined with large glass surfaces, the visual appeal is quite unique in the boating scene.

• Aquanaut Andante 438 AC
• Jetten 50 MC
• Linssen Classic Sturdy 36 Sedan Deckbridge

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5 top new yachts crowned European Yacht of the Year 2015 winners from 25 tested

• Toby Hodges
• January 17, 2015

If you want to know which are the best new production yachts out on the market at the moment, the best indicator is to look at the winners of the European Yacht of the Year (shown below).

Advanced Yachts 44 during European Yacht of the Year trials

The European Yacht of the Year is the most thorough competition there is for production boats, the only one that comprises 11 different magazines, from 11 different European nations, testing 25 yachts in five different categories, over two weeks in two different seas.

Following the running of the seatrials in the autumn of 2014, and the long jury discussions, the awards for the winners of the European Yacht of the Year 2015 were announced tonight, Saturday 17 January, the opening night of the Dusseldorf Boatshow.

The five categories comprise Performance Cruisers, Family Cruisers, Luxury Cruisers, Special Yachts, and, for the first time to reflect the growing interest in this sector, Bluewater cruisers. As usual, there were some close decisions, particularly in the Family Cruiser and Performance Cruiser divisions, where debates raged and voting was tight. The winners, accompanied by our thoughts, plus some quotes from the European judges further below, are as follows:

JPK 1080 [Performance Cruisers]

JPK 1080 European Yacht of the Year 2014/5

As the appeal of racing shorthanded grows steadily there is a greater incentive for owners to find boats that are suitable and competitive for both shorthanded and fully crewed racing. In the 36ft range, two boats in particular are attracting a great deal of interest: the Sun Fast 3600 and the JPK 1080. Little surprise then that both boats made it to the EYOTY shortlist.

When it came to the judging, the competition was very tight between these two. There was little to choose between their accommodation and layout, both are well thought out and easy to sail. When it came to performance, both handle well and already have promising racing results. But the JPK has the edge when it comes to configuration when fully crewed and appears to be slightly more versatile. We also prefer the construction of the JPK.

€159,532. www.jpk.fr

[Up against: Corsaire Cruze 970, Dehler 46, Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600, Mylius 15E25]

Wauquiez Centurion 57 [Luxury Cruisers]

Wauquiex Centurion57 European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

With the 57, Wauquiez is certainly sending out a clear message that it is back in the business of producing quality cruisers for discerning sailors. The Centurion 57 represents good build quality at a reasonable price, a comfortable and well-finished yacht throughout. It was also one of only a couple of yachts to venture out in the big seas and swells when the wind was up to a Force 7, and cope commendably with the conditions. It is not the most modern looking of the category, indeed the Berret-Racoupeau hull is taken from the seven-year-old 55 Pilot Saloon, but it is perhaps the most timeless, with the heart of a real cruising yacht. More versatile than radical she feels robust, well thought-out and finished with a warm and calm interior. [See Yachting World’s boat test of the Wauquiez Centurion 57 ]. €659,000. www.wauquiez.com

[Up against: Euphoria 54, Italia Yachts 15.98, Moody 54DS, Xc35]

 Bavaria Cruiser 46 [Family Cruisers]

Bavaria 46 European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

The Bavaria 46 is perhaps proof that you can get both a cheap yacht that is value for money. The German production giants continue to diligently improve build quality year after year. Many of the judges spoke of this being the best Bavaria they had tested (see quotes further down), and the most solidly built. Our Italian colleague Vanni Galgani, editor of Fare Vela, perhaps summarises her the most eloquently (including some Italian enthusiasm of course):

“Maybe the best Bavaria ever, for sure the best of this new generation, she puts together excellent performance, both down and upwind, with outstanding interior spaces that suit perfectly both owner and charter versions. It may not be very pretty, but it is far better than the 45, with a completely new deck. And these are only the things you can see immediately, because the biggest improvements are done in the hidden parts, with general quality the best of her class. All this, not to forget, at a very, very good price.”

€164,900 www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

[Up against: Dufour 310GL, Jeanneau SO349, Nautitech 40, RM 890]

Boreal 52  [Bluewater Cruisers]

Boreal 52 European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

There cannot be many brochures that describe their boat’s accommodation as having, ‘a desk in every cabin where bluewater children can do their homework.’ But this is just one of many examples of what this boat is all about – live aboard, go anywhere. Solidly built above and below decks the Boreal 52 is the result of many miles at sea with a family aboard. While her chined alloy hull won’t appeal to everyone, the same rugged style will instil confidence for many.

When it came to her performance, at 18 tonnes she was surprisingly nimble, even in the light winds during our test, and was a very easy boat to handle with well thought out control line runs. All this for a custom-built boat with a price tag that is still considerably less than some popular alternatives even when you’ve added all of the listed options. The Boreal 52 brings home what a real deepwater cruiser needs to be like. A go-anywhere boat, with a lifting keel, that is full of clever and innovative details, especially the doghouse/navstation that is based on the experience of many hard-fought miles. [See Yachting World’s boat test of the Boreal 52 ].

€685,000. www.boreal-yachts.com

[Up against: Broadblue Rapier 550, Garcia Exploration 45, Ovni 52 Evolution]

Advanced Yachts 44  [Special Yachts ]

Advanced Yachts 44 – European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

Sometimes you have to reward the will to do something wild and different. The Advanced 44 lives up to her name by being the most contemporary monohull of 2014, and one that puts sailing pleasure above any trivialities like practicality and cost. And what a sensation she provides… the ride is stable, direct and super-responsive – this is a true supercar of the sea.

The 44 is an innovative, flamboyant plaything, a high performance race boat that has a luxury pad within for day cruising, and even a sailing clinic arranged by the builder to help clients manage the boats and help get the best from them. A great job by Nauta Design and Roberto Biscontini, she has performance to match the style –and congratulations to Advanced for having the balls to do such a project! [See Yachting World’s boat test on the Advanced Yachts 44 ]

€650,000. www.advancedyachts.it

[Up against: Astus 24, Pogo 3, Pointer 25, Saffier Se 33]

JURY QUOTES ON THE WINNERS

JPK 1080 European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

“A racer-cruiser designed by sailors for sailors. Deeply thought out for short-handed racing, the boat is delivered with a close to perfect deck layout and top-level deck gear. Speed is easy and its size makes it a cool and roomy sailboat for those who love to have fun when cruising. A great boat even if we might have say the same of the Sun Fast 3600.” Voile Magazine, FRA

“The best ‘trimmable’ boat that ever entered this election and: everything works perfectly. A twin rudder boat that steers like a yacht with one, she sails incredibly high upwind and you can steer and tune this machine with you fingertips. Good building quality for a fair price.” Waterkampioen, NED

“The tireless and enthusiastic Frenchman Jean Pierre Kelbert has put his initials on yet another very versatile performance cruiser. All trim lines, deck hardware and other equipment is placed exactly where they function in the smoothest way, either for hard single-handed racing or for a fast cruise with some friends. The sailing feeling is amazing!” BatNytt, SWE

“If you want to collect trophies, the JPK 1080 is your boat. Optimized for IRC, light and stiff, she belongs to the few that can fly downwind without huge punishment in rating, and still take you cruising with your family for holidays. But it’s the kind of boat you will spend your time on deck sailing, not down below. And nothing beats tiller steering.” Seilas, NOR

“It has everything you need for winning long distance offshore races, but in the first instance its easy handling makes sailing pure fun.” YachtRevue, AUT

“A fantastic boat in terms of pure sailing: light but consistent, fast and very, very reactive, a pure joy to steer and to sail.” Fare Vela, ITA

“More on the racy side, but a dream to drive, easy to trim, fun to push and comes ready for shorthanded sailing ex works. Though she lacks wooden cozyness in the cabins and beauty in styling she does offer proper cruising comfort. Great choice for owners who seek the extra edge in terms of speed and fun.” YACHT, GER

“The cockpit layout is adapted for small crews, but the yacht can also be sailed single-handedly. The double-rudder gives a perfect feeling at the helm.” marina.ch, SUI

“The stiffness of the boat is remarkable as is the feeling on the tiller. Also the cockpit layout is impeccable and will hopefully be of inspiration to other designers and yards in their work to make functionality, safety and comfort go hand in hand.” BadNyt, DEN

Wauquiez Centurion 57

Wauquiez Centurion 57 – European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

“A ‘safe’ choice maybe, but a just one, offering the best complete package of all. Good build quality, good sailing, everything works and is well thought out.” Waterkampioen, NED

“A sensible choice – a bit anonymous from the outside, but I fell in love when I came aboard, strengthened after sailing her in 30 knots + wind. A very good boat for sailing and living on board, she is as safe as a typical cruising boat, but with a lot better performance.” Seilas, NOR

“Luxury is not just about show-off and this very classical yacht just proves it. As soon as you enter the saloon, you can feel you are in a very chic atmosphère. The square proportion of the design, the warm feeling of the leather, the neat work on the wood parts: everything you see, everything you touch makes it clear. This is true luxury.” Voile Magazine, FRA

“Good performance all round, very well built and with a good interior style, all at an interesting price”. Fare Vela, ITA

“In severe conditions the Wauquiez 57 proved to have just the right combination of skills. Strong, safe and still quite quick on her heels she was easy on the crew and refreshingly simple to sail. Her clever layout and a positively rich and warm ambience down below put her first on the jury’s list.” YACHT, GER

“The Wauquiez 57 comes in a classical style, no extravagant curlicue and it convinces on the sea (sailing abilities, cockpit layout) as well as in the harbour. A real luxury cruiser.” marina.ch, SUI

“A pure French luxury cruiser that is sailed with a smile on your face, despite her 22 tons of weight. She offers an elegant and attractive exterior as well as a very proper interior, including a generous master forecabin.” BatNytt, SWE

Bavaria Cruiser 46

“The most well-rounded Bavaria of them all. Based on the already well-balanced 45 this thoroughly refined and reengineered family cruiser scores in almost any respect, most notably in build quality and rigidity. Not an easy benchmark to set in a market where price is a major factor.” YACHT, GER

“Very well built and by far the best value for money in this category. Building quality of Bavaria has improved enormously within a few years, which only is enough for the prize, but it is also a very nice sailing boat with a cockpit and deck that function very well, and a classic nice, roomy interior. The Bavaria 46 is the best boat you can buy in this section of the market.” Waterkampioen, NED

“Where yards save money on details you don’t see, Bavaria does the opposite. The improvements lie in the details, like the steering. You don’t feel it on a boat show, not before you go sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 sails well, is strongly built, and has a lot of space.” Seilas, NOR

“Hats off to the Bavaria team. They have started from the Bavaria 45 and turned the ugly duckling into a wonderful swan. They did a much better deck design and took some risks on the inner layout. There is no more chart table, no more handrail at the helm and we all love it: times they are a-changing.” Voile Magazine, FRA

“The solid workmanship reflects the shipyard’s efforts made in production and quality improvements. At the same time the Bavaria still offers reasonable value for money.” YachtRevue, AUT

“The boat sails remarkably well considering the high weight. More importantly, the level of the craftsmanship will put pressure on the rest of the builders and become a model for how to combine price and quality.”  BadNyt, DEN

“The best finish and highest quality seen so far from this still developing south German budget boat builder. In combination with perfect balance and excellent feeling while sailing, this is definitely the boat that offers the most value for money in this category.” BatNytt, SWE

“Long-distance sailing has evolved from a dream of few to a reality for thousands of owners. Hence this new category, which the Boreal 52 wins convincingly. For higher latitudes there can hardly be a better boat.” YACHT, GER

“If you really want to enjoy the Boreal 52’s best side, you must prepare yourself for some bad weather. This aluminium yacht is made for sailing on planet Earth’s outer limits. It’s a tractor on the sea. Boreal is not for everyone, it’s for the special kind of people – the real sailors.” Seilas, NOR

“Designed to sail as far away as the polar circle or the remote channels of Patagonia, the Boreal gives it’s crew a really great protection from the wind and the cold. The good point is to know that the quality of insulation, the ease of maintenance and the stability of route are still very much appreciated when sailing under the sun.” Voile Magazine, FRA

“Every detail of the Boreal 52 is well-thought-out and based on the first-hand experience of the shipyard’s owners, experienced circumnavigators.” YachtRevue, AUT

“The ultimate go-your-own-way-cruiser, with an ideal separation between ‘sailing’ and ‘living’. Very good technical systems and a surprisingly nice sailing boat – also in light weather.” Waterkampioen, NED

“Not fast but very soft and not nervous, easy to steer and very gentle with the autopilot, entirely designed for real extreme navigations as well as for tropical cruising. And she is not too ugly, a rare quality for this kind of boat.” Fare Vela, ITA

“She offers comfort and safety, the doghouse is sheltered place that shows perfectly the concept. In every detail, one can feel bluewater-experience of the designers. And even though she weighs more than 15 tons, the sailing abilities are quite surprising.” marina.ch, SUI

“Boreal 52 is the kind of boat you would want to be on board for an expedition to … anywhere on the blue planet. It’s aluminium structure, the protected cockpit and the attention to functionality and details that will improve the safety level, is impressive.” BadNyt, DEN

“She is certainly not the most elegant yacht seen, but nevertheless a more than appropriate boat for any excursion, well equipped, safe and with outstanding sailing abilities.” BatNytt, SWE

Advanced Yachts 44

Advanced Yachts 44 – European Yacht of the Year 2014/5 winner

“An extreme and expensive weekend fast sailer, which shows one of the best open-style hulls ever tested. We sailed the Advanced 44 in extreme conditions, not exactly her field, but she moved softly and powerfully in big and confused waves, as well as surfing for long periods in a very stable way, even when underpowered. Plus she has a very interesting interior concept.” Fare Vela, ITA

“If a boat deserves this nomination, it is the A44. Yes it is much too big for a day cruiser, much too expensive for the average sailor and much too powerful for a crew of two. But its sailing ability upwind is nothing short of fantastic – a characteristic that overruled the awkward sides of this beast.” Voile Magazine, FRA

“This disturbingly new yacht, which refuses to fit in any known market segment, elevates performance sailing to a new level. In cross-seas and fresh breeze she keeps her groove almost by herself, allowing fingertip steering and offering the finest feedback. Simply the best serial production big boat I have sailed to date. Its a Ferrari Enzo on the water: expensive, unreasonable, impractical – but oh so great.” YACHT, GER

“Italianità at its best! With the Advanced 44, an experienced crew will win regattas. But thuis it is also a luxury daycruiser and weekender.” marina.ch, SUI

“A small big yacht – The Advanced 44 has a cockpit of a 60 footer, and can keep a 60 footer’s pace through the water. We did 15 knots downwind with a gennaker in 18 knots wind! The upwind performance was like a racer. The interior is open, modern and stylish. This is Italian craft at its best.” Seilas, NOR

“The Advanced 44 is an individual design with extraordinary performance, smart styling, sophisticated deck-layout and a special atmosphere below deck.” YachtRevue, AUT

“A statement of what is to come to the keelboat market in the near future. It goes with the trend that weight is becoming essential for both the performance and in particular for the sensation of sailing.”   BadNyt, DEN

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19 World Superyacht Awards 2015 winners

Motor yacht of the year: grace e.

Award sponsored by Mercedes-Benz

This award needed little debate – the stunning 73 metre Grace E was an overwhelming favourite. The superyacht with the ultimate sun deck spa , Grace E handily won Motor Yacht of the Year.

Builder: Picchiotti – Perini Navi Group Naval Architect: Philippe Briand / Vitruvius Exterior Design: Philippe Briand/Vitruvius Interior Design: Rémi Tessier

Past winners of Motor Yacht of the Year include: Ice (2006), Kogo (2007), T6 (2008), Al Mirqab (2009), Arkley (2010), Eclipse & Exuma (2011), Tango (2012), Loretta Ann (2013), Madame Gu (2014).

Sailing Yacht of the Year: WinWin

Award sponsored by Embraer Executive Jets

WinWin had to beat stiff competition to scoop this prize, but the gorgeous cruiser/racer seduced our judges. Maybe because Baltic Yachts' 33 metre WinWin balances performance, style and comfort .

Builder: Baltic Yachts Naval Architect: Javier Jaudenes Exterior Design: Javier Jaudenes Interior Design: Design Unlimited

Past winners of Sailing Yacht of the Year: Parsifal III (2006), Maltese Falcon (2007), Meteor (2008), P2 (2009), Hanuman (2010), Zefira (2011), Vertigo (2012), Pumula (2013), Inukshuk (2014).

Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 2,999GT of 75m and Above: Kismet

Award sponsored by Holland Jachtbouw

This was perhaps the most difficult class for the judges to decide as they agreed that all of the yachts were highly attractive, having been built to the most demanding standards with little regard to cost, while their differences largely resulted from their owners’ specific requirements.

The judges considered that every aspect of all four yachts was well thought out and this was demonstrated by the fact that every yacht was singled out as the winner by at least one judge. But each jury member awards marks to every yacht and this means that their second, third and fourth choices are also important in determining the overall result.

When the results of the secret ballot were announced it was 95.2 metre Lürssen yacht  Kismet that narrowly headed the scoreboard. This yacht, they felt, is a true all-rounder combining impeccable construction, with appealing exterior design, great deck areas, and a tasteful interior that suits a wide audience.

Builder: Lürssen Yachts Naval Architect: Lürssen Yachts Exterior Design: Espen Øino International Interior Design: Reymond Langton

Displacement Motor Yacht of Below 500GT of 30m to 43.99m: Onika

Award sponsored by Royal Huisman

To determine the winner in this, the smallest of the Displacement classes, the judges found it necessary to examine each of the five finalists in the smallest detail. Appearance, general arrangement of the yacht’s interior and exterior areas, together with the ambiance provided by its interior design, its construction quality, and mechanical and technical issues were all discussed and taken into account on the individual marking sheets completed by each judge.

While noting that some aspects of this yacht, such as her tender storage on the bridge deck aft, might not fit European ideals, the judges nevertheless chose 40.5 metre  Onika , which they described as a superbly built yacht with an elegant and stately classic appearance. Her efficient hull shape, and hence fuel efficiency and long range, perfectly suited the oceanic and coastal cruising ambitions of her US owner, for whom the spacious exterior living areas and the Edwardian-inspired interior are perfectly suited.

Builder: Delta Marine Naval Architect: Delta Design Group Exterior Design: Delta Design Group Interior Design: Delta Design Group

Semi-displacement or Planing Two-deck Motor Yacht of 38m and Above: Como

Award sponsored by Admiral

The undisputed winner of this class arose from a liaison between an acknowledged builder of the highest quality yachts and an experienced owner from New Zealand who has constructed more yachts than anyone can remember. This yacht, 46.2 metre  Como (now re-named Lady May by her new owner), is the second motor yacht of that name to be commissioned by Neville Crichton and is unusual in that it is one of the smallest Feadship yachts built in recent years.

While semi-displacement yachts are usually characterised as providing high speed and short range, the judges admired Como ’s more moderate approach that offers the possibility of a 19-knot top speed, while at her economic cruising speed of 14 knots she will achieve an enviable range of some 4,500 nautical miles. Adding to the appeal of this performance the judges considered that this yacht’s appearance and build quality took her to a very special level that could not be emulated by other yachts in this class, despite some impressive performance figures.

Builder: Feadship Naval Architect: Dubois Naval Architects Exterior Design: Dubois Naval Architects Interior Design: Redman Whitely Dixon

Semi-displacement or Planing Two-deck Motor Yacht of 30m to 37.99m: NoNo

Award sponsored by Tansu

This class was remarkable for the extremely wide range of performance among its entrants. At the top of the range was the amazingly fast AB116, whose planing hull is powered to a top speed of 53 knots by triple MTU 16V2000 engines developing a total of 6,240hp, which are shoehorned into her engine room.

But speed was not the sole factor on which this powerful class was assessed, and after much discussion on quality of construction, appearance, engineering and internal layout, followed by the usual secret ballot, the winner was declared as the aggressively styled but more conservatively powered 37.3 metre  NoNo , which is able to operate acceptably in both semi-displacement and displacement modes, with the latter providing a maximum range of 3,200 nautical miles.

The judges considered that her large external areas were ideal for relaxation and socialising while their marriage to a cosy interior that is well lit through large windows, make this a good all-rounder with wide appeal.

Builder: Admiral – The Italian Sea Group Naval Architect: Admiral – The Italian Sea Group Exterior Design: Luca Dini Design / Admiral Centro Stile Interior Design: Gian Marco Campanino/Admiral Centro Stile

Semi-displacement or Planing Three-deck Motor Yacht of 30m to 40m: So'Mar

Award sponsored by Maybach Icons of Luxury

Four finalists, three built from FRP and one from wood-epoxy, evenly spaced across the size category competed for a Neptune in this class. All had been visited by one or more judges, who briefed the remainder of the jury on those elements which could not be determined from the written text and photographs contained in the Judges’ Dossier, prior to a lively discussion concerning their relative merits.

It was not an easy choice as each yacht excelled in some area, but when the ballot was counted 37.9 metre  So’Mar was a clear winner. Some judges had selected her on the grounds of her clean, modern lines and efficient long-range performance, while others liked her practical interior layout with its enviable master suite on the upper deck. Clearly this yacht is a winner when it comes to satisfying a wide range of tastes.

Builder: Tansu Naval Architect: Diana Yacht Design Exterior Design: Tansu Interior Design: Tansu

Sailing Yacht of 45m and Above: Wisp

Award sponsored by Heesen Yachts

It was clear from the round-table discussion that every yacht in this class had its particular admirers among the jury, but following the secret ballot it was 47.6 metre Wisp that topped the points, closely followed by Elfje , another modern classic from the same stable of Royal Huisman and Hoek Design . The jury considered the sloop-rigged Wisp to be the epitome of the modern classic sailing yacht, with gorgeous lines, a beautiful exterior enhanced by perfectly proportioned deckhouses and an interior to match from the UK designer Rhoades Young .

In the judges’ view this yacht perfectly fitted the owner’s requirement for a world-cruising yacht that would be his family’s “home away from home with a decent turn of speed without sailing on the edge”, while being capable of some “gentleman’s Corinthian racing”, her ability at which was demonstrated with a podium finish in this year’s  Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous .

Builder: Royal Huisman Naval Architect:  Hoek Design Naval Architects Exterior Design:  Hoek Design Naval Architects Interior Design: Rhoades Young Design

Sailing Yacht of 30m to 44.99m: WinWin

This class, which featured a mix of fast cruisers and cruiser/racers, included one yacht built from aluminium and three from advanced composites. While the 228-tonne displacement yacht Escapade was admired by the judges as a well-specified bluewater cruiser, their attention was drawn to the lighter, higher-performance craft for which this class is a natural home. Among these it was the 33 metre WinWin designed by Spanish race-boat designer Javier Jaudenes and built by Baltic Yachts that gained the judges’ admiration.

Built from pre-preg carbon fibre and boasting a remarkably light displacement of 77 tonnes, this lifting-keel yacht combines an attractive appearance with efficient yet extremely stylish on-deck working areas, a particularly agile performance, and a level of technology that allows the yacht to be readily manageable by a crew of four. In addition, she features super-comfortable living spaces styled in the modern idiom and a superb build quality.

Builder: Baltic Yachts Naval Architect: Javier Jaudenes Exterior Design Javier Jaudenes Interior Design: Design Unlimited

Refitted Yacht (tie for first place): Amore Mio 2

Award sponsored by Amels

Four yachts were considered by the jury in the Refit Class, a category that is defined by the judges as one in which the work carried out is largely cosmetic but nevertheless represents a notable upgrade to the vessel and her amenities. The amount and quality of the work carried out, the resulting improvement, and the time in which these were achieved, are all factors considered by the jury. When the results of the ballot were announced, Alumercia and Amore Mio 2 had scored exactly the same total.

Along with other much needed work Amore Mio 2 , the 52 metre Abeking & Rasmussen yacht launched in 1997 as Sea Jewel , received a very thorough interior refit that transformed her dated interior into a comfortable modern environment, again in a three-month period.

Original Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen Refit Yard: CPN Naval Architect: Espen Øino International Exterior Design: Espen Øino International Interior Design: FM Architettura d’Interni

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NASCAR at Bristol qualifying results, starting lineup: Ryan Blaney takes pole position at Food City 500

The defending cup champion won his first pole since 2022.

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Ryan Blaney won the pole for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday evening, putting down a lap of 15.356 (124.954 MPH) in the final round of qualifying to win his first pole of the 2024 season and his first pole since Richmond in the spring of 2022. Blaney's pole is also the 10th of the 2023 Cup champion's career.

Blaney prevailed in what proved to be a treacherous qualifying session, as the concrete surface of Bristol Motor Speedway wasted no time in reintroducing itself to the field. The track changed dramatically from the end of practice to the start of qualifying, with the resin in the inside lane suddenly providing little grip. Multiple drivers had to save their cars when they got out of shape, with the most dramatic save belonging to Carson Hocevar coming off of turn 2.

Hang on, @CarsonHocevar ! 😳 pic.twitter.com/9yGEMMeDCN — NASCAR (@NASCAR) March 16, 2024

While Hocevar narrowly avoided sending his No. 77 Chevrolet into the backstretch wall, another Rookie of the Year contender ended up being one of the stars of qualifying. Josh Berry put his short track prowess on full display with a lap of 15.376, earning the outside pole and the best starting spot of his career. Berry's second place qualifying effort gave Ford its third sweep of the front row in five Cup Series races this season, and Blaney's pole gives Ford Performance its fourth pole in five races to start the year.

The lone car to find trouble in Saturday's practice and qualifying session was Ty Gibbs, whose recent hot streak took a bit of a turn when he shot up the racetrack and hit the turn 2 wall. Gibbs, who is coming off a career-best third place finish last week at Phoenix, ended up qualifying 19th.

Here's a look at the hit for Ty Gibbs in Bristol: https://t.co/k8DWyRDjBT pic.twitter.com/aBDQHDVeTz — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 16, 2024

Denny Hamlin, who won the most recent Cup race at Bristol last September, was the fastest Toyota and will start third on Sunday. Chase Elliott, the fastest Chevrolet, will roll off fifth.

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Manitowoc's First German Church in need of funds to complete $580K pipe organ repair

'when completed, the organ will be ready to serve first german congregations for another 100 years or more,' said joel ungemach, head of the committee raising funds for the project..

MANITOWOC — At a time when many churches have moved to electric guitars and praise bands, one local church is paying big bucks to keep a beloved pipe organ — and its traditional sound — in good working order.

“Our congregation has a love affair with its pipe organ,” said Joel Ungemach, head of a committee seeking to raise $580,000 to refurbish First German Lutheran Church ’s historic organ, built in 1919. “This organ supports the singing that reveals the truths of Jesus that we carry in our hearts.”

The congregation has raised about 54% of the funding since August 2022, he said. The committee hopes people who appreciate church music, or the history of the organ and church in the community, will consider donations or individual loans to cover costs.

The 105-year-old organ needed an updated electrical system, a few new pipes, and console and façade repairs and overall restoration.

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The motor was noisy when the organ was turned on because of air leaking and cyphering across pipes, stops sounded and stuck at inappropriate times, a number of stops and pipes didn’t function properly and other issues. It needed a new engine, new wind system and a modern computer system.

“A number of issues were addressed or attempted to be repaired several times by various organ technicians,” he said. “Much like a car, regular maintenance and repairs will keep an organ functioning well, but there comes a time when a point of no return is reached and a greater need arises for a bigger renovation project.”

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The massive project will put the instrument in “like new” condition, he said. The congregation paid for updates and restorations in the 1970s and 2000s, but the congregation needed to make a choice to either buy new or pay for current repairs.

“When completed, the organ will be ready to serve First German congregations for another 100 years or more,” Ungemach said.

Few companies in the U.S. are capable of the work, he noted. The pipe organ was completely removed from the church and moved to and serviced at the Schantz organ workshop in Orville, Ohio.

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Schantz has worked on organs at the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit and at the chapel at Marquette University in Milwaukee, he said.

“At the same time they were doing work on our organ, they worked on the organ at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, which is interesting,” Ungemach said.

The repair crew is expected to begin reinstallation of First German’s organ April 15. That will take about four to six weeks. The congregation has been using a grand piano during worship in the months the organ has been gone.

“The congregation has been very excited,” he said. “What will it look like? How will it sound?”

To make a donation, visit the church office at 1033 S. Eighth St., call 920-684-0101 or send an email to [email protected] .

Contact reporter Patti Zarling at [email protected] or call 920-606-2575.

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2023 Motor Boat Awards winners: Best motorboats of the year revealed

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It has taken months of testing, weeks of analysing and days of deliberating amongst our judges but the 2023 Motor Boat Awards winners can now be revealed....

As always, we have chosen a winner in each of our ten categories based on how well the boat performed during our rigorous sea trials but also how well it meets the requirements of its target market in relation to its size, style and price.

In some categories, we have also awarded a Highly Commended, not because it’s the nearest runner-up but because the judges feel it has some exceptional talent or innovation that is worthy of recognition.

Last but not least, we’d like to thank Sleipner for once again partnering with us as the headline sponsor of the 2023 Motor Boat Awards and our category sponsors Garmin and The Moorings .

2023 Motor Boat Awards winners revealed

Customer service award.

Sponsored by Garmin

Approved Boats, Boats.co.uk, Gibbs Quay Boat Sales, Haven Knox-Johnston

Winner – Gibbs Quay Boat Sales

This is the only award that is open to nominations from members of the public. However, the judges base their decision not just on the number of nominations each company gets (as this would always favour bigger companies with more customers) but also on the quality of service provided to these customers.

This year, we had more nominations than ever before, with several previous winners making it through to our shortlist of finalists, proving that good customer service isn’t just a passing phase but permanently ingrained in the culture of the best companies.

This year’s winner also enjoys a long track record of looking after its customers and particularly of helping new buyers take their first tentative steps into boating – a daunting prospect for many. This is what a few of their recent customers had to say about them:

“The after-sales experience has totally matched the pre-sales experience, dealing with minor niggles and providing us with unlimited technical advice.” “They made us feel welcome from day one and had the patience of a saint as we chose our new boat. They are a credit to the marine industry.” “Excellent after-sales service, prompt and professional boat service and good advice given at all times.”

Sportsboats up to 30ft

Aquaspirit 585 ,  Iron Boats 827 ,  Quarken 27 T-Top ,  Ryck 280 ,  X Shore Eelex 8000

Winner – Quarken 27 T-Top

Quarken’s 27 T-Top is an object lesson in practical dayboat design. Proudly built in Finland, it uses a single Yamaha F300 outboard motor for a 43-knot top end and cruising efficiency only a shade over 1.5 litres per nautical mile.

It’s fun to drive, with a novice-friendly hull and an effective helm position with direct access to a ‘skipper’s cleat’ for single-handed work. And it looks cool too, with its sleek stepped hull, flared bow and contrasting tinted panels.

There’s also masses of storage on board and all of it is useable, thanks to sensible proportions, proper linings, dual access points and quick-lift one-handed cushions. But it’s the ease of movement that really hits home.

Even if you reverse the helm seats to integrate with the diners at the aft bench, you can still pass them freely on the starboard side. And when you reach the bow, whether the forward seats are rigged for dining or sunbathing, the step-through forepeak with offset anchor means you can still disembark without obstruction.

There’s no wet bar and the heads is an open-plan affair but if you want a proper open dayboat with a serviceable cuddy at a sensible price, this is a superb debut from Quarken.

Highly commended – Iron Boats 827

Fast, agile and well-priced, with a brilliant Mannerfelt hull and a cool military aesthetic, the Iron Boats 827 is one of the most entertaining boats you will ever drive.

Weekenders over 30ft

Aquila 32 ,  Duchy Sport ,  De Antonio D36 ,  Galeon 325 GTO ,  Jeanneau Cap Camarat 12.5 ,  Rand Escape 30

Winner – De Antonio D36

De Antonio has become well-known for its unique take on the outboard-powered weekender and its new D36 is a fine exponent of that approach. It uses a raised sunbed to cover its motors, with a clever transverse tender slot and a full inboard-style swim platform.

It counteracts that extra aft weight with a pair of hull extensions for extra buoyancy – and when you get the boat under way, that translates into the kind of flat-running 50-knot performance that thoroughly validates De Antonio’s way of doing things.

Further forward, there’s a central dining zone opposite a big transverse galley, with a pull-out cushion-topped coolbox that turns it into a dining station for ten. The bow adds another generous sunpad and yet, when you step down below, the calibre of the cabins is way beyond expectations for an open weekender.

There’s a central lounge, a starboard bathroom, a forward double berth with push-button convertibility and a huge full-beam mid-cabin that can be converted from a saloon to a second double in a matter of seconds.

With masses of user-friendly day space, versatile four-berth accommodation and whippet-like performance, this is a truly brilliant family weekender.

Highly commended – Jeanneau Cap Camarat 12.5

The imposing new 12.5 features a deepset cockpit, an expandable port terrace, twin or triple outboards for 45 knots and convertible sleeping for up to five.

Adventure Boats

Axopar 45 Cross Cabin ,  Viggo C8 ,  Wellcraft 355 ,  XO DFNDR 9

Winner – XO DFNDR 9

Very few boats under 30ft offer anything like as much all-round ability as the XO DFNDR 9. Slender and soft-riding, with raised hull sides and a lofty but deepset pilothouse, there is virtually no cruising ground where its practical but innovative walkaround layout wouldn’t excel.

You can slide it onto the beach for a party. You can spend the night in the comfy forward cabin. You can open up the aft end of the pilothouse and enjoy a relaxed sunbathe or a six-man lunch – and you can achieve precisely that same feat up in the bow.

Back in the pilothouse, the helm is superb, there’s ample standing headroom and visibility is also first class. But if you slide those vast glass side panels aft, you can also enjoy the DFNDR 9 in much the same way as an authentic open boat.

Having taken it across the Baltic, we can vouch for its performance too. With twin 225s on the transom, it’s fast, frugal and beautifully balanced.

The fact that it’s built like a tank and looks like a film star is just the crowning glory for an all-action adventure boat that proves just how much can be achieved when intelligent design, quality build and rigorous development come together.

Highly commended – Axopar 45 Cross Cabin

With its stepped hull, sliding wet bar, vast sunroofs, two-part side doors and fold-down bulwarks, this is a fast, versatile adventure boat.

Sportscruisers up to 45ft

Bavaria SR36 ,  Dale Classic 37 ,  Jeanneau DB43 ,  Marex 330 Scandinavia

Winner – Marex 330 Scandinavia

The Marex 330 is full of ideas that directly upgrade your life on the water. There’s a fold-down bench at the aft swim platform and hidden fender slots beneath the side decks. There are aft and side doors, plus a mix of sunroofs and sunshades, so you can tweak the conditions to your needs.

In fact, with an aft curtain that wraps around the cockpit, you could easily use this boat as a four-season cruising machine. But it doesn’t stop there. The cockpit is deep and sociable for large dayboating parties and the saloon dinette uses a pop-out stool and reversing co-pilot bench to make best use of the space.

But the fore and aft dining zones also convert into double berths. And that means you can add another two beds to the forward double and the low-slung mid-cabin and sleep up to eight at a time.

Under way, the 330 makes a mockery of its restrained looks with plenty of poke, outstanding poise and pinpoint handling. You can spec it with single or twin V-drives or sterndrives.

And a beautiful helm position with multiple adjustment points, a wide overhead sunroof, a skipper’s side door and the option of joystick control makes single-handed helming an absolute breeze.

Highly commended – Dale Classic 37

Designed by celebrated Dale stalwart, Arthur Mursell, the new four-berth Classic 37 is built like a tank, styled like a work of art and equipped with a delightfully soft-riding semi-displacement hull.

Sportscruisers over 45ft

Fairline Phantom 65 ,  Pardo 60 Endurance ,  Riva 68 Diable ,  Sunseeker Predator 65

Winner – Fairline Phantom 65

This may be Fairline’s first attempt at a sportsfly design but you’d never guess it from the way it looks, performs and feels. With those sleek, flowing lines, it strikes the perfect balance between elegance and sportiness, yet somehow still manages to pack in up to four cabins below deck and masses of sociable living space inside and out.

Even the flybridge itself, while compact by Squadron standards, has plenty of secure seating, sunpads and a proper wet bar, as well as a comprehensive outside helm station.

However, all of this would count for little if the driving experience failed to live up to Fairline’s usual high standards. Thankfully, it’s even better than we had anticipated, delivering effortless acceleration up to a top speed of 38 knots, responsive handling and the kind of refined, long-legged cruising that feels perfectly in keeping with that other legendary Phantom built by Rolls-Royce motor cars.

Last but by no means least, those impressive dynamic characteristics are backed up by sound practical thinking, a beautifully finished interior and reassuringly solid build quality.

As we said in our original test, the Phantom 65 really does feel like it offers the best of both worlds with the looks and driving characteristics of a traditional sportscruiser but also the comfort and practicality of a flybridge.

Flybridges up to 60ft

Absolute 56 ,  Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 ,  Galeon 500 Fly ,  Leopard 46 Powercat ,  Prestige M48

Winner – Galeon 500 Fly

The Galeon 500 Fly is a supremely innovative boat. Up at the helm, push-button windows aid ventilation and a rotating seat integrates the driver with the starboard bench and the rest of the upper saloon guests.

There’s a pleasantly sociable helm on the flybridge too, with forward sunbeds and a wraparound lounge, plus a port wet bar and a huge dining space aft.

And back down on the bow, a big triangular dining area with comfy backrests provides all kinds of convertibility, including incline control for the sunlounger and sliding forward benches for a larger party.

Down below, there’s masses of natural light from oversized windows and skylights. But it’s the aft part of the main deck that really stands out. The port balcony folds down so you can perch on a stool and take advantage of the galley’s inside-outside bar.

On the other side, the saloon opens up, enabling the settee to reverse and face out over its own terrace. And in the aft cockpit, a spinning carousel enables you to face in whichever direction you choose.

In short, with its combination of rotating seats, twin terraces and inside-outside zones, the 500 Fly is more rewarding than any other boat in its sector.

Highly commended – Prestige M48

In addition to three double cabins, each with its own bathroom and staircase, the Prestige M48 provides a stupendous amount of day space and a drive as novice-friendly as any you will see.

Flybridges over 60ft

Absolute 60 Fly ,  Azimut 68 ,  Numarine 22 XP ,  Sirena 68 ,  Sirena 78

Winner – Sirena 68

It’s hard to believe that Sirena Yachts has only been making motor boats under its own name for a little over five years but with plenty of prior experience building high-quality motor yachts for Azimut, and the talents of world-renowned yacht designers German Frers and Cor D. Rover to assist them, it has gone from zero to hero in record time.

We tested two new models in 2022 alone, both of which made it through to our shortlist. But it’s the 68 which we feel is the more rounded package, offering the perfect balance of size, style, ability and price.

That starts with a modern yet elegant design that manages to pack a high-quality, high-volume interior into a surprisingly sleek exterior.

Then there’s the robust semi-displacement hull with its category A RCD rating that is just as happy batting aside heavy seas at displacement speeds as it is hoovering up the miles at 25 knots.

That low-speed comfort and stability also plays into the current trend for fuel efficient passage-making, giving a safe cruising range of almost 1,000nm at 9 knots. The result is a wonderfully capable all-rounder that is perfectly in tune with today’s needs at a price that belies its quality.

Highly commended – Absolute 60 Fly

With its versatile deck spaces, vast windows, innovative layout and refined IPS performance, Absolute’s latest flybridge is as comfortable as it is stylish.

Custom Yachts

Sponsored by The Moorings

Azimut Grande 26M ,  Grand Banks 85 ,  Pearl 95 ,  Sunseeker 90 Ocean

Winner – Sunseeker 90 Ocean

We don’t mind admitting that this was the hardest of all the categories to pick a winner in. We could make a case for any one of these finalists winning. However, after much debate we decided to give it to the one we felt was most in tune with what today’s buyers are looking for.

The Sunseeker Ocean 90 has it all: acres of versatile deck spaces packed with innovative solutions like the X-TEND seating; an intimate connection with the sea thanks to the vast sea-level beach club, glass transoms and bulwarks; masses of storage space for tenders, water toys and cruising gear; a wonderfully luxurious interior that makes full use of the unusually wide beam; and a hull that feels very nearly as agile and sea-kindly as some of its overtly sportier siblings.

The fact that this all fits comfortably into a craft with an LOA of 89ft is all the more remarkable, enabling it to offer the same space and luxury as much longer boats but without the associated running costs.

However, the biggest achievement of all is that despite its extra beam and volume and a brand-new hull shape, it still manages to look, feel and drive like a true Sunseeker.

Highly commended – Grand Banks 85

With its slippery hull shape, carbon fibre superstructure and IPS drives, the new GB85 is exceptionally fuel efficient but still just as seaworthy, stylish and beautifully built as its much heavier predecessors.

Judges’ Special Award

Sponsored by Sleipner

Winner – Pearl Yachts

From its humble beginnings in 1998, when a former yacht captain teamed up with a local businessman to launch a stylish new range of aft cabin craft, Pearl Yachts has never shied away from doing things differently.

In the face of vastly bigger, better resourced competition, it has consistently managed to defy the odds, building spacious, cleverly packaged craft with the style and quality to match.

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The spring Bristol race has washed off the dirt and returns to the concrete after a handful of spring races on a dirt-covered Bristol Motor Speedway.

Last year in the September night race on the concrete surface, Denny Hamlin led a dominant Joe Gibbs Racing effort with a win. Last week in Phoenix, Christopher Bell led a dominant Toyota effort to earn his first victory of the season.

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Kyle Busch needs a win in the worst way and Bristol would be the prefect place for that to happen, but I’m going with another Kyle (Larson) to win this week in the Food City 500. Busch is riding a 25-race winless streak. He has won at Bristol more than any current driver. But it’s Larson who has greater momentum at this point after winning at Las Vegas two weeks ago and then posting a solid 14th-place finish last week in Phoenix. He is best on short tracks and will prove that again this week.

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Hamlin has three wins at Bristol. He knows how to win at the short track, including a win there last fall. Hamlin finished 11th at Phoenix and eighth at Las Vegas. It's now time to get win No. 1 of the 2024 season and give owner Joe Gibbs his second consecutive win. 

Nick Gray's pick: Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford

I'm going to be right about a Chris Buescher victory soon enough. He won at Bristol in 2022 and has three top-8 finishes in his last four Bristol concrete races. The RFK Racing team has been very good to start the year, better late in races than in the beginning. Buescher gets his sixth career Cup victory on Sunday and takes a step toward championship contention.

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Motorcycle of the Year: Indian Scout

What’s this? A cruiser claims the Motorcycle of the Year title even though we’ve called 2015 the year of the Superbike? Yes, it might provoke a little cognitive dissonance until you think a little further. First, because the Indian Scout was introduced at Sturgis this time last year, many riders mistakenly thought of it as a 2014 model. To qualify for a MOBO, a motorcycle must be on sale to the public prior to the nominating process at the end of each July, and the Scout wasn’t available until late last year. Additionally, our MOTY must be something special, and the Scout is more than just a class-beating cruiser.

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First, the Scout shows that Indian is in the motorcycle production game for the long haul and that its parent company, Polaris , has the willingness – and the ability – to continue to invest in growing the marque into a potential challenger to that other huge American cruiser brand. For example, developing an engine is the most costly process in producing a new motorcycle, and having Indian release its second created-from-scratch powerplant in just two years speaks of the commitment and the understanding on Polaris’ part that it will take years to recoup the expenditure. Lets just say that, after decades of being the name of a former motorcycle manufacturer, the Indian brand has some unfinished business in the American-made cruiser market. We look forward to watching this play out.

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Then there’s that little thing about the choice to move beyond being just another tribute band playing massaged versions of the Indians of yore. Yes, the Chief models are a look back at the classic Indian motorcycles through modern cruiser spectacles. Yet, when the Scout steps onto the stage, with its liquid-cooled engine and plainly visible die-cast aluminum frame, and announces it is the Indian of the 21st century, we know that the company is looking ahead to what the Indian line can be and not just counting on the golden oldies.

Hardware isn’t the only new material that Indian is performing before the riding public. The Scout’s $10,999 price tag undercut all of the competitors in our shootout and scored higher on quality than those six bikes, some costing several thousand dollars more. The fact that an American motorcycle can be manufactured domestically and sold at a class-beating MSRP, while still delivering a premium feel, in a time when many of the majors are looking to developing Pacific Rim countries for production savings should be praised.

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Additionally, having the ability to share resources with other Polaris-owned entities will, no doubt, prove to be beneficial to them all. To see an example of this, just take a look at Victory’s recent Project 156 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race bike that appears to use a Scout-based engine. Chief Editor Duke believes a version of that motor will power the next new Victory we see, as he theorizes here .

However, all of the lofty words about what the Scout portends for the Indian brand and Polaris’ future products recede into the background the moment the Scout’s starter button is thumbed. The Scout delivers strong performance in a lightweight chassis all wrapped in an attractive, yet non-traditional cruiser package – a fact that has caught the eye of riders who don’t necessarily want a retro motorcycle but are nonetheless looking to step in to the cruiser fold. Additionally, Indian somehow managed to provide premium fit and finish while still beating the price of the other cruisers in its class. For these reasons and more, the Indian Scout earns the title of 2015 Motorcycle of the Year.

Honorable Mention: Kawasaki Ninja H2

Kawasaki ’s radical H2 is undoubtedly a special motorcycle – there is nothing else in production like it, and it’s likely to stay that way for some time. The H2’s unique supercharged engine is clearly the headline here. Kawasaki’s aerospace division was able to develop a centrifugal blower that doesn’t require an intercooler, a feat that manufacturers of superchargers said was impossible. The exquisitely machined-from-billet impeller is like jewelry for gearheads, boosting the 998cc engine to 194 horsepower at its rear wheel. Its torque output is even more incredible, pumping out 92 lb-ft. of twist, considerably more than any other literbike.

We’ve heard some critics say they’d never pay $25,000 for a Kawasaki, but we’ve never heard someone say that while looking at the H2 in the flesh. Its fit and finish detailing is nothing less than stellar, drawing in eyes from its LED-headlight nose to its butt-cradling tailsection. Its mirror-finish paint (with a layer of pure silver) is unique in the motor-vehicle world, and its trellis frame is created from laser-cut and robotically welded tubes that are lovingly finished off by skilled human hands.

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No matter where one looks, the H2 demonstrates the high level of quality usually found only on high-end exotics from Italy. Brakes are Brembo M50s, calipers that are as good as they get, while clutch and brake master cylinders are advanced radial plungers also from Brembo. The inverted fork keeps its air and oil separate – a system used here for the first time ever on a streetbike – to reduce stiction as much as possible. Wheels are brilliantly highlighted by machined accents, the rear proudly exposed by Kawasaki’s first-ever single-sided swingarm. Upon close inspection, the H2’s $25k MSRP almost seems like a bargain.

Kawasaki also upped its electronics game with the H2, providing not only adjustable traction control, but also launch control, Engine Brake Control and Kawi’s first-ever quickshifter. The H2 also styles with bespoke switchgear and slick LCD gauges.

The H2 might not be the ultimate track tool that some enthusiasts wish it could be, but it’s important to remember Kawasaki bills it as “the ultimate road-going motorcycle.” Imagine a burly Star VMAX with 20 hp extra and 160 fewer pounds! With the H2, you’re swinging the biggest club on the block.

We appreciate the audacity of building something as outrageous as a supercharged literbike, and we hold in high regard technological innovation that push the boundaries of what’s possible. The uniquely fantastic H2 is a landmark motorcycle that will forever be seen as special. It’s an instant collector’s item.

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I have rode Harley bobbers since the mid 60's. Now I'm in my mid 60's, A ridged frame and suicide shift are starting to wear on me! I will be taking A close look at this one! The price is great, I can still keep my bobber, and have something new comfortable look's great for A good price!

I'm 62, I ride a 14 year old ZRX1200 with a few modifications and a 2010 BMW S1000RR, stock except for a pipe. I have owned a lot of sport bikes: Bimota SB6, 916, 'Busa and R1 and the Indian Scout is the most likely purchase I would make right now. If it had a less forward location of the foot controls, I would have bought one already.

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Agreed. I've always thought a new Scout should be more of a roadster than a cruiser. Pull back the pegs and push the bars forward.

Wow, from your perspective and background, that's great support for our choice! Let's all endorse riding whatever floats our boats!

Thanks, I don't care what you call what I ride, I ride for fun and a Scout is cool looking and 80hp is enough to be fun.

That said, I am going to look at a used 2013 Diavel that's for sale here locally tomorrow, only a few thousand more than a new Scout and nearly twice the power.

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Chevrolet's a winner! The Chevy Camaro has been named Car of the Year by Motor Trend magazine, while the company's Colorado model picked up Truck of the Year honors.

The magazine's staff picked the Camaro, made by General Motors ( GM ) , out of a lineup of seven finalists, including the Audi TT, BMW 7 Series, Honda Civic, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz GT S and Toyota Mirai.

The Camaro "is one of the finest driving vehicles in the world at any price, though its price is well within reach of the average consumer," said Edward Loh, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend .

The newly redesigned Camaro is at least 200 pounds lighter than the previous model. It's available with three engine choices: a turbocharged 275-horsepower four-cylinder engine, a 335-horsepower V-6 and a 455-horsepower V-8.

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This marks the second year the Colorado has won the magazine's top award. For 2016, the truck offers a new four-cylinder diesel engine that gives the truck strong pulling power and still allows for highway fuel economy of 31 miles per gallon.

Motor Trend also named the Volvo XC90 SUV of the Year.

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