June 21, 2013, at the Monaco Opera House, saw the official announcement of the ShowBoats Design Awards 2013 Winners.
Two World Superyacht Awards 2013 went to the Royal Huisman superyacht Pumula in the categories: ‘Sailing Yacht of Year’ as well as ‘Best Sailing Yacht 30m – 39m’. She boasts beautiful interior designed by Rhoades Young Design.
Holland Jachtbouw’s J Class superyacht Rainbow was honoured with the World Superyacht Award 2013 in the ‘Sailing Yachts 39M+’ category, handed over during the Awards ceremony on May 4.
It was a double victory for the prominent NZ manufacturer, Yachting Developments, at the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. The company has won in both the Refitted category for their refit of the J Class charter yacht Endeavour JK4, as well as Judges Special Award for Catamarans, for the 100-foot sailing catamaran yacht Quintessential (Q5).
The breath-taking 37-metre Royal Huisman superyacht Pumula (Project Bugamena) has been awarded ‘Best Sailing Yacht 30-39m’ as well as ‘Sailing Yacht of the Year’ at the recent World Superyacht Awards.
The highly anticipated 8th edition of the World Superyacht Awards took place on May 4, 2013. The ‘Motor Yacht of the Year’ award went to the 47m Alloy superyacht Loretta Anne, while the ‘Sailing Yacht of the Year’ award received the 37m Royal Huisman yacht Pumula.
Dykstra Naval Architects together with Damen Shipyard have unveiled their new 86m Clipper ship project Orchid.
The inaugural Classic Boat Award 2013 in the European Spirit of Tradition class went to the beautiful 40m classic yacht Rainbow by Holland Jachtbouw.
Spectacular sailing yacht Kamaxitha is a 55m Spirit of Tradition ketch, with naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects, beautiful interior by Rhoades Young and construction by the prestigious Royal Huisman luxury yacht builder; launched in 2012.