The The World Superyacht Awards 2009 brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Best Sailing Yacht in 45m+ size range category highlighted a remarkable array of yachts, each pushing the boundaries of design and performance. The title was claimed by Saudade, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Perini Navi Yachts, and Alloy Yachts. The event was open to the public with tickets required, creating a celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s standout yachts.
The yacht Saudade was the winner of the Best Sailing Yacht in 45m+ size range in 2009 at the The World Superyacht Awards.
Saudade
Custom
Exterior Design: Wally , Harrison Eidsgaard
Naval Architecture: Tripp Design
Interior Design: Harrison Eidsgaard
The following yachts were finalists in the Best Sailing Yacht in 45m+ size range in 2009 at the The World Superyacht Awards
Alloy Yachts
Q169' 7" Custom
Exterior Design: Dubois
Naval Architecture: Dubois
Interior Design: Reymond Langton Design
Perini Navi
Bayesian183' 5" 56m Series
Exterior Design: Perini Navi
Naval Architecture: Ron Holland Design
Interior Design: Remi Tessier
Perini Navi
Piropo183' 9" 56m Series
Exterior Design: Perini Navi
Naval Architecture: Ron Holland Design
Interior Design: Perini Navi
Alloy Yachts
Red Dragon169' 7" Custom
Exterior Design: Dubois
Naval Architecture: Dubois
Interior Design: Wilmotte & Associates