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Contest 60CS among European Yacht of the Year nominees

The judiciary board of annual competition European Yacht of the Year has started the formation of the list of nominees. Sailing yacht Contest 60CS, the recent premiere of Dutch shipyard Contest Yachts became one of the first applicants to obtain a prestigious rank.

To participate in such a wellknown competition new Contest 60CS has all necessary. The model differs the high characteristics of rheostatic control exceeding the standards on which the yachts of an ocean class are constructed. And, thus the yacht can be operated both by a small command, and one person.

Separately it is necessary to mention the interior decoration of the yacht created under the guidance of known designer Birgit Schnaase. She has chosen a light shade of a teak to create modern design and stylish atmosphere in five variants of the lay-out, allowing to solve necessary conditions for comfortable dwelling of owners onboard and if it is necessary a hired professional command.

The shortlist of nominees will be traditionally announced in November. Participants are to take part in sailing tests in Southampton and Barcelona by which results the winner will be determined. Rewarding ceremony will take place within the limits of international D?sseldorf  boat-show in January, 2009.

Technical characteristics of sailing yacht Contest 60CS:

LOA: 18.80 m
Beam max: 5.45 m
Gross tonnage: 28.000 kg
Draft: 2.55 m
Grotto: 108 sq. m
Genoa: 93 sq. m
Fuel tank: 1,600 l
Water tank: 1,900 l
Engine: Perkins 150 Hp