Well the Topper won the 2008 award, so the Viper is in good company. But believe it is the best dinghy award, but the Euros probably have better local info than me compared to a quick google search.

http://www.kiteboarder.com.au/News/...igious-Coup-de-Coeur-Awards_2204834.aspx

Is this award like the Sailing World magazine award for boat of the year? The kiss of death? Or it is actually meaning something to people.