Allures Horizon 47 Nominated for 2026 British Yachting Awards

Organized by Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting, the British Yachting Awards annually recognize notable sailboats, sailors, and innovations from across the sailing world. An expert panel selects the nominees, and readers then vote to determine the winners.

In the Bluewater Cruiser of the Year category, the Horizon 47 joins four other yachts representing different approaches to offshore cruising: the Pure 42, Kraken 44, Boreal 56, and Contest 56CS.

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Explore the nomination and support the Allures Horizon 47 →

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A Bluewater Yacht for Every Stage of the Voyage

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Crossing the Atlantic, cruising between island groups, or spending several years exploring coastlines around the world: every bluewater cruising project follows its own course.
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Yet all share one essential requirement: a yacht suited to both offshore passages and everyday life aboard.

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The Allures Horizon 47 is designed around this balance.

Its aluminum hull, composite deck, retractable centerboard, and twin rudders provide the foundation for extended offshore cruising. These design choices support the durability, versatility, and access to shallow anchorages that matter on a long-distance voyage.

Beyond these fundamentals, the Horizon 47 places particular emphasis on the crew's daily experience aboard.

The lowered side decks, flush with the cockpit, and protective bulwarks make moving around the deck easier. Beneath the rigid dodger and hardtop, sheltered watchkeeping areas allow the crew to remain protected while maintaining a clear view of their surroundings. Inside, expansive windows and panaramic views create a continuous visual connection with the sea, whether underway or at anchor.

Together, these features reflect a principle central to Allures Yachting: the quality of a bluewater yacht is measured not only its offshore capabilities, but also by how well it supports life aboard, day after day.

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Allures Horizon 47 — First Footage Under Sail
Discover the Horizon 47 during its first outings under sail.

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The Sailing Community Has the Final Say

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The British Yachting Awards offer a particular perspective on bluewater cruising yachts. While the nominees are selected by an expert panel, the final decision belongs to readers and sailing enthusiasts.

For Allures Yachting, this nomination provides another opportunity to introduce the Horizon 47 to an international community of bluewater sailors and share a vision of long-distance cruising in which protection, comfort, and quality of life aboard are considered together. 

Voting is open through November 7, 2026. The winners will be announced in the January issue of *Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting*.

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Allures Horizon 47 has been nominated. Now it's your choice. 

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Two International Award Nominations for the Allures Horizon 47

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Which awards has the Allures Horizon 47 been nominated for?

The Allures Horizon 47 has received two international nominations: Bluewater Cruiser of the Year at the 2026 British Yachting Awards and the 2027 European Yacht of the Year. Both nominations place the Horizon 47 among new sailing yachts selected for consideration by the international sailing press.

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Who selects the winners of the British Yachting Awards?

A expert panel selects the nominees, while readers determine the winners through a public vote. By contrast, The European Yacht of the Year winners are chosen by a jury of specialist sailing journalists following sea trials.

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How can I Vote for the Allures Horizon 47?

Voting is open through November 7, 2026, on the official British Yachting Awards website. Visit the Horizon 47 nomination page to access the official voting process. 

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Support the Allures Horizon 47

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Nominated for Bluewater Cruiser of the Year, the Horizon 47 is now up for a public vote. Voting closes November 7, 2026.

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