Being held at ONE°15 Marina Club, the first two days of this year’s Singapore Yacht Show were attended by a steady stream of high profile visitors, and exhibitors say they expect healthy sales this weekend.
Singapore Yacht Show 2013 - Photo credit to MCS Lifestyle Photography
The past two days have seen a lively grand opening, a glamorous gala dinner at the W Singapore – Sentosa Cove and VIP parties aboard yachts in the evenings.
Buyers, brokers, exhibitors and VIPs enjoyed a fabulous evening at the gala preview on Thursday night, during which the prestigious Helm Singapore Yacht Show awards were presented to recognise the high quality of this year’s exhibitors.
Princess Yachts at the Singapore Yacht Show 2013 - Photo credit to MCS Lifestyle Photography
Among the winners were motor yacht Tanvas, named best superyacht (motor), charter yacht Shamoun, named best superyacht (sailing), Princess Yachts, for the best brand collection, Wider Yachts, for best cutting edge design and sailing yacht Twizzle, which took the environmental award.
The vibrant atmosphere continues this weekend, with a fashion show of international resort wear brands today at 4pm at the Jax Coco Bar and Boujis DJ Miles Slater will be playing from 2pm today and tomorrow.
Riva at the Singapore Yacht Show 2013 - Photo credit to MCS Lifestyle Photography
Managing director of Singapore Yacht Events, Andy Treadwell says, “whether you are a novice to yachting, or have been boating all your life, there truly is something for everyone at Singapore Yacht Show 2013”.
Helm Singapore Yacht Show Award winners:
Best Superyacht (motor)
M/Y Tanvas
Best Superyacht (sailing)
S/Y Shamoun
SYS Environmental Award
S/Y Twizzle
Best Brand Collection
Princess Yachts
Cutting Edge Design
Wider Yachts
Best Asian Premier Vessel
Riva Challenger
Best Brokerage Vessel
M/Y Moon Sand
Best On Water Display
Simpson Marine
Best Yacht Show Stand
Palmer Johnson
Outstanding Hospitality
ONE°15 Marina Club
Best New Exhibitor
Premium Nautical
Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference Award
Simon Turner, Director, Northrop and Johnson
The Singapore Yacht Show 2013 is open from 2pm – 8pm today and Sunday. Visitor admission is $50.
