(sailuniverse.com) – Hylas Yachts has announced that the Hylas 57 has won this year’s Red Dot: Product Design Award. One of the largest design competitions in the world the motto of the award is in search of good design and focuses on innovative design. The 57 was designed as a couples’ boat with a hull shape offering speed and comfort offshore. The boat comes with twin spade rudders, electric winches and hydraulic furling systems and has a hard top supported by a carbon reinforced arch which provides shelter from sun and rain. An automated awning extends aft to cover the reversing helm seats. Read More