The winners of this year’s Asia Boating Awards were announced during a black-tie gala at Hotel ICON in Kowloon East on the first night of the annual Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show. They include such jewels as the Benetti superyacht Lady Candy, as well as the 70 Sunreef Power charter yacht Damrak II.
March 29 saw the prominent Asian manufacturer, Kingship, win the ‘Best Asia Yacht Builder Award’ 2013 at the 9th annual Asia Boating Awards. The yard will be attending the upcoming Singapore Yacht Show, with its superyacht Star on display.
The complete list of nominees for the upcoming BMW Asia Boating Awards has been released, including such spectacular vessels as the Heesen charter yacht Quinta Essentia. The winners will be presented on March 29.
The first ‘Ferretti Yachts and Custom Line Privilege Days’ event took place in Sanya, China, from November 24 to 26. It was marked by the launching ceremony of the largest Ferretti vessel in China Sea, the Custom Line 112’ Next motor yacht “Niu Ling”, as well as the establishment of Ferretti Group Asia Pacific Ltd.
Hainan Rendez-Vous organisers have revealed the names of the major sponsors for their upcoming 2012 show, and the list is comprised of prestigious upmarket brands, such as Swiss jewellery and watch manufacturer Chopard, and many others.
China Team crew have all arrived at the Serenity Marina in Sanya, the China Team base, to start training for the upcoming Naples AC World Series, taking place from April 7 to 15, 2012.
Sanya Serenity Superyacht Marina in China hosted Volvo Ocean Race Teams. Serenity Marina state-of-the art facilities have given an extensive assistance to shore and sailors teams during entire race.
China Team for the 34th America’s Cup, held in San Francisco in the summer of 2013 announces training base at Sanya Serenity Superyacht Marina in China and starts training for international sailing crew.
Camper and Nicholsons Marinas has taken a significant step into new markets with the award of a new contract from Luhuitou Tourism Development Co Ltd to design and commission the Sanya Serenity Marina. The marina will incorporate 350 berths, including superyacht berths up to 50m and will form part of a resort being designed by world renowned architects Chapman Taylor. It is due for completion in June 2011.