The complete list of nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2011 has now been released, with some impressive surprises and the return of some industry stalwarts. Asian yacht builders have been growing in global market share and are now starting to get worldwide media recognition. The upcoming awards are sure to generate plenty of buzz, both in leisure marine media and in regional business media as well.
Asia Boating Awards 2011 announces nominees
The Asia Boating Awards, now in its seventh year, is the region’s most established and respected event of its kind. This year sees awards in 23 categories, recognising 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.
“There’s been an upswing in interest and respect from the world’s yacht buyers for what Asian yards can achieve, and the Asia Boating Awards have certainly helped to raise awareness globally,” said Ryan Swift, editor of Asia-Pacific Boating magazine.
The Asia Boating Awards will take place on May 6, on the first night of the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club, with live music and cocktails creating a fantastic night. 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 awards ceremony is organised by Blu Inc Media, publisher of Asia-Pacific Boating and its Chinese-language sister publication, China Boating.
Superyacht BIG FISH built by McMullen & Wing shipyard New Zealand Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
Nominees for 2011 Asia Boating Awards
1. Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (81 feet and up)
Horizon (Taiwan)
IAG Yachts (China)
Kha Shing (Taiwan)
Kingship (China)
Gulf Craft (UAE)
Accelera (China)
2. Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (51 to 80 feet)
Tricon Marine (China)
Jet Tern Marine (China)
Grand Banks (Singapore/Malaysia)
Sunbird (China)
PAMA Yachts (China)
Norseman (Taiwan)
3. Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (31 to 50 feet)
Sino-Eagle Leopard (China)
Seat Boat (Thailand)
Shanghai Double Happiness (China)
86m Motor Yacht SEVEN SEAS by Oceanco Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
4. Best Custom Built Yacht (150 feet and up)
Oceanco – Sunrays (The Netherlands)
Royal Huisman – Twizzle (The Netherlands)
McMullen & Wing – Big Fish (New Zealand)
Perini Navi – Sailing Yacht Panthalassa (Italy)
Sunreef – 102 Catamaran IPHARRA (Poland)
Blohm & Voss – Superyacht Palladium (Germany)
CRN – Azteca (Italy)
Feadship – M/Y Lady Christine (The Netherlands)
Lürssen – Yacht Solemates (Germany)
Motor Yacht Family Day Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
5. Best Semi Custom Built Yacht (100 feet and up)
Codecasa – Family Day (Italy)
Moonen – M/Y Livia 97 (The Netherlands)
Amels – Limted Editions 171 Motor yacht Bel Abri (The Netherlands)
Heesen Yachts – Sky (The Netherlands)
Pershing 108 Motor Yacht Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
6. Best Production Motor Yacht (81 to 120 feet)
Princess – 32M (UK)
Sunseeker – 40M (UK)
Ferretti – Navetto 26 Crescendo (Italy)
Benetti – Delfino 93 (Italy)
Azimut – Azimut 95 (Italy)
Pershing – Pershing 108 (Italy)
7. Best Production Motor Yacht (51 to 80 feet)
Monte Carlo Yachts – MCY 76 (Italy)
Sunseeker – Manhattan 73 (UK)
Vicem – 78 Cruiser (Turkey)
Fairline – Targa 58 Gran Tourismo (UK)
Azimut – Magellano 50 (Italy)
Meridian – 541 Sedan (USA)
Grand Banks – 53 Aleutian RP (Singapore/Malaysia)
8. Best Production Motor Yacht (31 to 50 feet)
Maritimo – C47 Sports Cabriolet (Australia)
Sealine – F42 (UK)
Bénéteau – Gran Tourismo 38 (France)
Riviera – 43 Flybridge (Australia)
Marquis -420 Sport Bridge (USA)
Jeanneau – Prestige 500 (France)
Sea Ray – 450 Sedan Bridge (USA)
Super Yacht Aiyana Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
9. Best Production Sailing Yacht (51 feet and up)
Friendship Yacht Company – Friendship 75 (USA)
Carbon Ocean Yachts – Aegir 82 (USA)
Nautor’s Swan – Swan 80 (Finland)
Oyster – Oyster 885 (UK)
Alia Yachts – Alia 82 Aiyana (Turkey)
10. Best Production Sailing Yacht (Under 51 feet)
Jeanneau – Sun Odyssey 409 (France)
Bénéteau – SenSe 50 (France)
McConaghy – McConaghy Ker 40 (Australia)
J/Boats – J/111 (USA)
Hanse Yachts – Hanse 445 (Germany)
11. Best Production Multihull
Nautitech – Nautitech 441 (France)
Fontaine Pajot – Galathea 65 (France)
Alliaura – Privilege 645 (France)
Lagoon – Lagoon 560 (France)
Composite Catamarans – Andaman Cabriolet (Thailand)
Leopard Catamarans – Leopard 39 (China)
ONE°15 Marina, Singapore
12. Best Asian Marina of the Year
ONE°15 Marina Club (Singapore)
Hong Kong Marina (Hong Kong)
Yacht Haven Marina Phuket (Thailand)
Marina at Keppel Bay (Singapore)
Hong Kong Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club Marina (Hong Kong)
Ao Po Grand Marina (Thailand)
13. Best Asian Yacht Club of the Year
Aberdeen Boat Club (Hong Kong)
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (Hong Kong)
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (Singapore)
Ocean Marina Yacht Club (Thailand)
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (Malaysia)
Longcheer Yacht Club (China)
Sailing yacht Montigne Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
14. Best Asia-based Charter Yacht
15. Best Asia-based Charter Company
Asia Marine (Thailand)
Asia Yacht Agency (Thailand)
Simpson Marine
Asia Pacific Superyachts
Sunsail Asia
The Moorings (Asia)
16. Best Asian Maritime Capital
Hong Kong
Phuket
Singapore
Sanya, China
Xiamen, China
17. Personality of the Year
Simon James
Tudor John
Olivier Burlot
John Lu
YP Loke
18. Best Asian Regatta of the Year
Six Senses Phuket Raceweek (Thailand)
Top of the gulf Regatta (Thailand)
China Coast Week (Hong Kong)
Sawadee.com Regatta Samui (Thailand)
The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta (Thailand)
The Monsoon Cup (Malaysia)
19. Best Print Ad of the Year
Oceanco – APB Nov/Dec 2010
Riva 86 Domino – CB July/Aug 2010
Oyster – APB Nov/Dec 2010
Sunbrella – APB Mar/Apr 2011
Custom Line – APB Sep/Oct 2010
Amels – APB Mar/Apr 2011
Couach – CB Jan/Feb 2011
Lurssen – CB Mar/Apr 2010
20. Best Brand Presence in Asia
Azimut (Italy)
Bénéteau (France)
Ferretti (Italy)
Horizon (Taiwan)
Sunseeker (UK)
Princess (UK)
Sea Ray (USA)
Super Yacht Exuma Nominated for Asia Boating Awards 2011
21. Most Innovative Yacht Design of the Year
Royal Huisman – Twizzle (The Netherlands)
Monte Carlo Yachts – MCY 76 (Italy)
Perini Navi – Exuma (Italy)
McMullen & Wing – Expedition Yacht Big Fish (New Zealand)
Rogers Yacht Design- Aegir 82 (UK)
Tricon Marine – NISI 2400 (China)
22. Yacht Designer in Asia of the Year
Morelli Melvin
Albert Nazarov
JC Espinosa
Guido de Groot
Greg C Marshall
23. ‘Green’ Maritime Company of the Year
Grand Banks (Singapore/Malaysia)
Horizon (Taiwan)
Marina at Keppel Bay (Singapore)
Kingship (China)
Sino Eagle & Leopard (China)
