The full list of nominees for this year’s BMW Asia Boating Awards has now been revealed, featuring some new and unusual entries, as well as some industry stalwarts.
This year sees awards in 20 categories, showcasing Asian builders and international brands, as well as Asian regattas, marinas and yacht designers working in Asia. The pioneering Asia Boating Awards was the first event to recognise the efforts and successes of Asian yacht builders.
The list of nominees comes from online polling of Asia-Pacific Boating readers, with final winners being determined by a panel of judges that have been selected for their ability to make informed, impartial decisions.
The BMW Asia Boating Awards will take place on March 29 at the InterContinental Sanya Resort. The organisers are honoured to have BMW to be the title sponsor, Serenity Coast for the support and Baccarat for the Awards trophies.
BMW ASIA BOATING AWARDS 2013 NOMINEES:
Best Asian Yacht Builder (30m and up)
Gulf Craft, Ajman, UAE
Horizon Yachts, Taiwan
Kingship, Hong Kong/China
KSE | Monte Fino Yachts, Taiwan
Ocean Alexander, Taiwan
Best Asian Yacht Builder (15m to 30m)
Dafeiyang Yacht, China
Gulf Craft, Ajman, UAE
Horizon Yachts, Taiwan
Hudson Yacht & Marine, China
McConaghy, China
NISI Yachts, China
Sunbird Yacht, China
Best Asian Built Yacht
Dafeiyang Yacht, V90FT, China
Gulf Craft, Majesty 135, Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Luxury yacht Majesty 135 by Gulf Craft
Hudson Yacht & Marine, Gunboat 60, China
KSE | Monte Fino Yachts, 85 ecHo, Taiwan
NISI Yachts, NISI 2400GT, China
Superyacht NISI 2400GT by NISI Yachts
Ocean Alexander, 90 Motoryacht, Taiwan
Best Custom Built Yacht
Heesen Yachts, Galactica Plus, The Netherlands
Lürssen, Quattroelle, Germany
Luxury mega yacht Quattroelle - Photo by Klaus Jordan
Rossinavi, Aslec 4, Italy
Royal Huisman, Kamaxitha, Holland
Superyacht Kamaxitha (Project Spirit of Tradition) by Royal Huisman
Best Semi Custom Built Yacht (30m and up)
Amels, Step One, The Netherlands
Benetti, Classic Supreme 132 Petrus II, Italy
Benetti Classic Supreme 132 Yacht PETRUS II - Photo credit Thierry Ameller
Feadship, Blue Sky, The Netherlands
Heesen Yachts, Lady Petra, The Netherlands
47m motor yacht Lady Petra by Heesen Yachts
Sanlorenzo, SD122 Lady Cecilia, Italy
Best Production Motor Yacht (24m to 40m)
Azimut, Grande 100, Italy
Azimut Grande 100 Yacht
Ferretti Group, F870, Italy
Princess Yachts, Princess 40M, UK
Princess 40M Yacht Imperial Princess
Sunseeker, Predator 80, UK
Best Production Motor Yacht (15m to 24m)
Absolute Yachts, 72 Fly, Italy
Beneteau, Monte Carlo Yachts, MCY 70, France/Italy
MCY 70 Yacht by Monte Carlo Yachts
Delta, 54 Carbon Cruiser, Sweden
Ferretti Group, F690, Italy
Jeanneau, Prestige 620S, France
Marquis, 630 Sports Yacht, USA
Pearl Motor Yachts, Pearl 75, UK
Luxury motor yacht Pearl 75 by Pearl Motor Yachts
Sea Ray Boats, 510 Sundancer, USA
Sunseeker, Predator 68, UK
Best Production Motor Yacht (up to 15m)
Art of Kinetik, Antagonist, Serbia
Azimut, Magellano 43, Italy
Bavaria, Virtess 420, Germany
Beneteau, Monte Carlo Yachts, MC5, France
Jeanneau, Prestige 450, France
Best Production Sailing Yacht (15m to 30m)
Bavaria, Cruiser 56, Germany
Beneteau, Oceanis 55, France
Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 509, France
Leopard, Leopard 58, South Africa
Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 469, France
Leopard, Leopard 48, South Africa
Best Production Sailing Yacht (up to 15m)
Bavaria, Vision 46, Germany
Beneteau, Sense 46, France
Dufour Yachts, 500 Grand’ Large, France
Fountaine Pajot, Hélia 44, France
Asian Marina of the Year
Nansha Marina, China
Ocean Marina, Thailand
ONE°15 Marina Club, Singapore
Serenity Marina, China
Yacht Haven Phuket, Thailand
Asian Yacht Club of the Year
Aberdeen Boat Club, Hong Kong
Ao Chalong Yacht Club, Thailand
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong
Visun Royal Yacht Club, China
Yalong Bay Yacht Club, China
Asian Regatta of the Year
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, Thailand
China Coast Regatta, Hong Kong
China Cup International Regatta, China
Top of the Gulf Regatta, Thailand
Asian-base Charter Yacht of the Year
Sunreef Yachts, CHE, Poland
Expedition Yacht, M/Y Salila, Indonesia
SALILA
SALILA Superyacht
Royal Huisman, S/Y Twizzle, Holland
Silolona
Personality of the Year
Bill Gasson
Delphine Lignieres
John Lu
Jonathan Rankine
Mike Simpson
Simon James
Print Ad of the Year
Beneteau, Monte Carlo Yachts
Heesen Yachts, Quinta Essentia
MGM
Sessa
Simpson Marine
Best Yacht Design of the Year
Beneteau, Monte Carlo Yachts, MC5, France
Heesen Yachts, My Secret, The Netherlands
Luxury motor yacht My Secret - Image credit Heesen Yachts
Marquis, 630 Sport Yacht, USA
Pershing, P82, Italy
Superyacht Pershing 82
Sea Ray Boats, 510 Sundancer, USA
Sunseeker, Predator 68, UK
Best Yacht Designer of Asia of the Year
Dixon Yacht Design
Jason Kerr
Nigel Irens
Renaud Bañuls
Best Asia-based Charter Company
Asia Marine
Northrop and Johnson
Simpson Marine
Sunsail
Princess
Sea Ray
Best Brand Presence in Asia
Azimut
Beneteau
Ferretti
Jeanneau
Princess
Sea Ray
Sunseeker
