You may have noticed that we have recently partnered with
J/Boats, which brings in a new dimension of sail performance options to Ensign's list of premium new brands. Check out the
Ensign Yachts website for more details.
Looking at the sailing segment for 2024, the 45-footer still seems to be a sweet spot for many sailors out there, with
Bavaria's C46 taking the 2024 European Yacht of the Year Award in the cruising category, and the
J/Boats J/45 winning the 2023 Cruising World Best Performance Cruiser award and Sailing World's Best Performance Crossover. See the review below. In the power division, compact sports cruisers are still in hot demand with
Bavaria's SR33 winning the Motor Boat of the Year Award for 2024 in the Sports Cruisers up to 45ft category.