Cruising World Announces Dufour 45E as Boat of the Year

Middletown, R.I. — Cruising World magazine announced today the winners of its 18th annual Boat of the Year awards. Four boats won awards from an independent panel of experts, who inspected and tested 19 nominated boats following the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md. Decisions were based on extensive dockside inspections and sea trials of the boats. All of the winners, along with the rest of the 2011 BOTY nominees and several other boats reviewed by the magazine’s editors, will be featured in the January issue of Cruising World.

Denison Yacht Sales is the exclusive dealer for Dufour Yacht in Florida and California.

Dufour Yachts has developed award-winning sailing yachts for 45 years. Distinguished styling, racing performance, combined with family comfort has given Dufour an internationally-known reputation for excellence.

Cruising World, based in Middletown, R.I., is published monthly by Bonnier Corp. As the largest sailing magazine in the world, Cruising World is considered the bible for bluewater sailors. The magazine seeks to nurture cruising sailors’ dreams with practical how-to information and stirring real-life adventure articles.

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