The first of the ‘European Yacht-of-the-Year’ short-listed Sun Odyssey 409’s is now only weeks away and keenly anticipated with 7 already sold in Australia sight unseen. The first example is a 3-cabin single head version with a conventional mainsail and the self-tacking headsail, the first Jeanneau model to be offered by the factory with a self-tacking headsail although here at PBS we have fitted them to several models over the years. This is an exceptional yacht with many innovative ideas and a detailed review has just been published by “Yachting Monthly” magazine which is available on request at info@performanceboating.com.au .