DATES: 28 July - 1 August, 2011 (Thursday – Monday)
At
the 2011 Sydney International Boat Show, the Australian press, Jeanneau owners
and the entire Australian Jeanneau dealer network gathered to witness the
christening of the all-new Sun Odyssey 379.
Jean-Paul
Chapeleau, Executive Director of Jeanneau, and Erik Stromberg, Director of
Sailboat Product Development, spoke at the event that brought together over 100
owners, press and industry representatives.
Each
of them emphasised this special 30-year anniversary of Jeanneau’s commitment to
the Australian market. “It was a bold
decision to make the initial launch of a French-built yacht in Australia, a
full month before its introduction in Europe,” said Erik Stromberg. “After the success of the Sun Odyssey 409
last year, the Sun Odyssey 379 is a natural fit in the Australian market.”
Guest
of honour, and godfather of the Sun Odyssey 379, Robert Steel spoke of his many
exploits on numerous Sydney-Hobart races and cheered as champagne was poured on
the new yacht.
Designed
by Marc Lombard, the Sun Odyssey 379 is the latest addition to the new Sun
Odyssey range. Like her sisters, the Sun
Odyssey 379 features multiple sail plans, including a self-tacking jib, easy
handling with a standard German mainsheet, and a comfortable interior that
includes a separate shower compartment and a spacious galley.
The
Sun Odyssey 379 has also been nominated for the prestigious title of “European
Yacht of the Year 2011-2012.”
The
Sun Odyssey 379 will be on display throughout the world during the fall boat
shows.
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