Yachting Awards

Windy Boats nominated for three awards

The Norwegian boat builder Windy Boats has been nominated for three major awards at the 2011 London and Düsseldorf boat shows for the Windy Dubois SR52 Blackbird super tender and the Windy 40 Maestro.

Chef on motor yacht FATHOM wins Concours de Chef 2010 at the Antigua Charter Show

Chef Brigitte Rosemann from superyacht FATHOM has won the 1st place at the Antigua Charter Show Concours de Chef 2010 in the Luxury Yacht Category.

18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) award winners announced

Topping this year’s list of winners for the 18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) awards in the sailboat industry were the Catalina 355 and the Discovery 50. The Catalina 355 won the Domestic Boat of the Year award, and the Discovery 50 was named Import Boat of the Year.

Ferretti Group first in Showboats International 2011 Global Order Book

The Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious, exclusive brands in the nautical world, ranks first in the 2011 Global Order Book 2011 noted as the most thorough and accurate analysis of the global nautical industry.

Pershing 108 Motor Yacht to launch in January 2011.

Pershing 108’ motor yacht, the new Pershing flagship, a Ferretti Group brand among the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 metres, has passed the electrical and mechanical tests in a test tank, leading it to the launching scheduled for January 2011.

Pendennis Apprentice wins Shipyard Apprentice of the Year 2010

Tom Clegg from Pendennis has been awarded winner of the Queens Silver Medal by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights as the Shipyard Apprentice of the Year 2010. This is one of the country’s most prestigious apprentice awards and has been presented to representatives from the ship building industry since 1945.

International Superyacht Society recognition for superyacht cadetship training

Trinity House gained international recognition for its work this month as they were presented with an award by the International Superyacht Society for their contribution to superyachting through their financial sponsorship of cadets on the Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme.

Dubai International Boat Show Wins Regional Marine Industry Award for 3rd Consecutive Year.

Dubai International Boat Show, the region’s largest and longest running boat show, has been recognised for the 3rd consecutive year, as the Middle East’s marine industry leader.

Riviera’s Asia Pacific Dealer Awards

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has recognised outstanding achievement in sales and service at the annual Asia Pacific Dealer Conference held this month on the Gold Coast.

A successful year for Benetti

Benetti enjoyed great success during the national and international Boat Shows of 2010 which have come to an end for the year, confirming Benetti’s position as world leader in megayacht building.

International Superyacht Society (ISS) Announces 2010 Design & Leadership Award Winners

Fort Lauderdale, FL: The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is pleased to release comprehensive details regarding the 2010 Winners of its Design and Leadership Awards. Feted during […]

Australian companies happy with METS 2010 results

Australian companies once again impressed at this year’s 2010 Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam.The show reported a small increase in visitors over 2009 and with over 1300 exhibitors this show continues to be the most significant marine show for Australian exporters.