The inaugural ShowBoats Design Awards took place last night at the exclusive Mar A Lago Club, Donald Trump’s private members club in Palm Beach, Florida. Following a two-day Superyacht Design Symposium, 350 guests gathered for an evening of cocktails, a gala dinner and Awards ceremony honoring the Superyacht industry’s creative talents; the architects, designers, stylists, craftsmen, and innovators in yacht technologies.
With more than 200 nominations for The Showboat Design Awards 2010, it was an incredibly tough task for the experienced panel, however the 2010 winners have been selected.
Gulf Craft Inc. and Majesty Yachts have introduced new layouts of the Majesty 63 and Majesty 56 motor yachts for the European market this season. The new development and layouts provide owners with greater usage flexibility; enhance onboard space available in both the main saloons and the crew quarters, while maintaining the same level of luxury.
Sanlorenzo has signed an agreement with Boffi to furnish its yachts with Boffi kitchens and in the future with bathroom elements too. The first prototype has already been launched on the 2010 Sanlorenzo SL100 New flying bridge motor yacht.
Firehole Technologies’ Engineering Services Branch announced a contract relationship with Farr Yacht Design, Ltd. The contract award entails analytical evaluation, design review and modification recommendations for a high performance ocean racing yacht.
Excitement was in the air as delegates began arriving in Palm Beach for the 3rd Annual Superyacht Design Symposium. Attendees to this two-day workshop on large yacht design issues and management topics reads like a Who’s Who of the industry’s “A-Team.”
Out of a total of 132 products entered in this year’s prestigious DAME – Design Award METS competition, the DAME Jury has nominated 63 from which the overall and category winners will be chosen. The competition is held every year in conjunction with METS inc. SuperYacht Pavilion.
Taiwan’s leading builder of luxury yachts Kha Shing, has begun building the first of its newest model in its Monte Fino range, the ‘ecHo’ hull number 84/6. The ecHo’s name derives from being ecologically friendly.
During the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2010, Vripack’s ‘yardless yacht’ the legend called Doggersbank will officially re-enter the market.
Victory Design has unveiled their exciting Marco Polo motor project, the VD125 inspired by the taste for adventure and desire to explore the World’s oceans in safety and with respect for the environment.
Intermarine, leader of the Brazilian and South American luxury yacht market, have established a new flybridge motor yacht line, including the addition of a new Intermarine 85′ flagship motor yacht designed by Luiz de Basto.
Set over five locations, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world’s largest of its kind.
The 51st Annual show will take place Thursday, October 28th through Monday, November 1st. 2010 marks the 21st Anniversary of the International Superyacht Society and the Emerald 20 Year Anniversary of their signature event, the ISS Awards Gala.