Hanse 461 Nominated for the TOP YACHT Award
The Hanse 461 has been nominated for the TOP YACHT Award by SEGELN Magazine.
The nomination puts the Hanse 461 among the yachts selected for evaluation by an expert jury with a particular focus on cruising and sailing, exactly the environment in which easy handling, comfort and practical solutions on board matter most.
A New Hanse with Familiar DNA
Twenty years after the success of the original Hanse 461, the name has returned in a completely new form. Developed together with Berret-Racoupeau, the new model builds on the strengths of the Hanse 460 while introducing fresh ideas for easy sailing, fast cruising and life closer to the water.
All essential sailing functions can be operated from the helm, supporting comfortable short-handed sailing. At the stern, the new Beach Club with its enlarged bathing platform and dedicated seating creates a completely new space for relaxing by the sea.
Flexible interior configurations and a wide selection of materials give owners extensive possibilities to adapt the yacht to their individual way of sailing and spending time on board.
About SEGELN Magazine and the TOP YACHT Award
SEGELN is a German specialist sailing magazine focused primarily on cruising and leisure sailing. Its editorial coverage includes yacht tests, seamanship, cruising destinations, charter, equipment and technology.
The magazine presents the TOP YACHT Award annually, with an expert jury made up of professionals including engineers, long-distance sailors, charter sailors, instructors, surveyors and sailing teachers. A central part of the evaluation is how well each yacht meets the real needs of cruising and recreational sailors.
Following in the Footsteps of the Hanse 410
The nomination also continues a successful recent story for Hanse. In the previous edition of the competition, the Hanse 410 received the TOP YACHT 2026 Award, recognising the versatility of a yacht that combines dynamic sailing with straightforward handling and comfortable cruising.
Now, the Hanse 461 has the opportunity to continue that success.
We are very pleased to see our newest model recognised so soon after her introduction and look forward to the next stage of the TOP YACHT Award.