November 2011

Windy 31 Zonda shortlisted for 'European Powerboat of the Year'

Scandinavian boat builder Windy Boats has been shortlisted for a '2011 European Powerboat of the Year Award' for the Windy 31 Zonda, a stunning fast weekender which harks back to the glory days of the deep-vee hull. The winner will be announced in January at the Düsseldorf International Boat Show (21–29 January 2012).

Launched to rave reviews last Spring, the Zonda is described by Windy CEO Knut Heiberg-Andersen as 'sleek, functional and seductive – a low profile weekender concept with no hard-top, no radar arch, just a great hull and plenty of horsepower."

Exhilarating and uncompromising performance lie at the heart of the Zonda's appeal. Designed by renowned naval architect Hans Jorgen Johnsen, the hull is capable of sustained highspeed cruising, combining fearsome wave-tackling abilities with superb handling and control. One leading UK yachting title has described it as "the best hull we've ever tested."

Focused on a deep, secure cockpit and performance-oriented helm position, the Zonda's elegant accommodation is designed around the needs of an overnighting couple. The interior vision was conceived by acclaimed yacht and private jet interior designers, Eidsgaard Design (EDL), and the quality in the construction and fittings is self evident, from the luxurious finish in the double berth cabin and galley area to the folding cockpit canopy which is designed to be as effortless as possible to put up, and unobtrusive when stowed.

The 24 degree, deep-vee hull can be powered by single or twin, petrol or diesel sterndrive installations, up to a maximum of 640hp.

Windy has a strong track record in the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year Awards. In 2009 its 44 Chinook hard-top sports cruiser was named 'European Powerboat of the Year' in the under 50ft category, while in 2006 the Windy 32 Grand Tornado took top honours in the under 40ft category.

Note to editors:
Windy Boats AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Periscopus AS, Oslo, Norway - a privately owned holding company with interests which include publishing, media, hotels and property. Windy boats are built at Skarpnes, just outside Arendal on the southern coast of Norway, and in Västervik, Sweden. Founded in 1966, the company today employs around 75 people producing 15 models ranging from 25 to 58 feet.

For further information on Windy projects, please contact:
Mr. Karl Audun Skretteberg, Sales and Marketing Manager, Windy Boats AS:
Tel: + 47 37 05 85 78; Fax: + 47 37 05 85 75; E-mail: sales@windy.no

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