Yachting Awards

J.P. Morgan Asset Management to sponsor the annual Round the Island Race until 2014

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has confirmed that they will continue its sponsorship of the Round the Island Race for a further two years, through to 2014. The 2013 edition of this popular race will kick off on June 1.

New Owner for the 25m motor yacht EXCELLENCE (ex Wombat) by Lyman-Morse and Setzer Yacht Architects

The splendid 25-metre superyacht Excellence, originally launched by Lyman-Morse under name ‘Wombat’ in 2004, has been recently purchased by a new Owner. Designed by Setzer Yacht Architects, she features beautiful, elegant and comfortable accommodation in 3 staterooms and 3 heads.

Living Oceans Foundation founder, Prince Khaled bin Sultan, awarded the 2012 Perseus award

This year’s Perseus Award has been received by HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, a founder of the Living Oceans Foundation. He has made his Golden Fleet’s superyachts Golden Odyssey, Golden Shadow and Golden Osprey available for this foundation, assisting scientists learn more about the world’s oceans.

Nautical Design Award for the CRN 130 luxury yacht DARLINGS DANAMA

The latest 60m CRN 130 megayacht Darlings Danama has been recently awarded with the prominent Nautical Design Award in the category ‘Interior Design – Motor Yachts’. This breathtaking vessel is able to comfortably sleep up to 12 guests in 6 well appointed cabins.

Marlow Yachts LTD receives the 2012 Editor’s Choice Award for Marlow Explorer 97E yacht

The prestigious AIM Marine Group 2012 Editor’s Choice Award was presented to the respected US builder, Marlow Yachts LTD, last month. The company is proud to have received it for the 80’-100’ Passagemaker category for its Marlow Explorer 97E yacht.

Heesen Yachts’ LADY L yacht awarded ‘BEST OF BEST’ by Robb Report China

Heesen’s luxury motor yacht LADY L has been awarded the “Best of the Best” by the prestigious Robb Report China magazine.

Alu Marine’s New Catamaran Yacht PANAMA 62′ selected for the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013

The latest catamaran yacht Panama 62′ by Alu Marine has been nominated for the “International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2013” in the “Concept Design up to 30 metres” category. She represents an ideal family cruiser or a charter yacht, thanks to her numerous possibilities of interior layouts.

VSY receives a prominent award at the Genoa Boat Show 2012

One of the Owners/Directors of VSY, Cristiana Longarini, was honoured with the Yacht Capital Marina Yachting Award 2012 at this year’s Genoa Boat Show. The yard’s 72m megayacht Stella Maris was a real star of the show.

Feadship superyacht Musashi wins ‘Best motor yacht over 65m’ and ‘Best Interior’

The impressive 87,78 metre Feadship megayacht Musashi has won the ‘Best Motoryacht over 65m’ and the International Superyacht Society awards. Yacht Musashi also took home the […]

Perini Navi luxury yacht GALILEO G receives ISS Award in the ‘Best Power Yacht’ category

Following her success at this year’s ShowBoats Design Awards, the impressive 55-metre Perini Navi expedition yacht Galileo G from Picchiotti Vitruvius series was honoured with the prominent ISS award in the ‘Best Power Yacht’ category last week.

Benjamin Julian Toth joins Redman Whiteley Dixon

The design team of Redman Whitely Dixon has recently welcome Benjamin Julian Toth as its new member. Ben has been honoured with the Young Designer of the Year Award at the prestigious Showboats Design Awards 2012 for his 50m ReSeadence 50 superyacht concept.

Sunreef Yachts receives the award for Luxury Brand of the Year 2012

The award for Luxury Brand of the Year 2012 went to the respected Polish luxury yacht manufacturer, Sunreef Yachts, at the InterContinental Hotel in Warsaw on October 28. At the moment, the company is working on 7 new catamarans.