The organisers of the Asia Boating Awards 2012 have unveiled the full list of nominees, with some new and unusual entries, as well as some industry stalwarts. Starting to be recognised all over the world, the Asian yacht builders have been growing in global market share.
IAG 100 superyacht Electra - one of the nominees for ABA 2012
In addition to reorganising the size categories, the awards this year feature a brand new category: Best Asian Built Yacht. This recognises the growing stature of Asian yacht builders in the global market.
The upcoming awards are sure to generate plenty of buzz, both in leisure marine media and in regional business media as well. The Asia Boating Awards, now in its eighth year, is the region’s most established and respected event of its kind.
This year sees awards in 19 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.
RP120 motor yacht MUSES by Horizon Yachts - nominated in the ´Best Asian Built Yacht´ category
“Global interest in the Asian yacht market and in the yacht building scene means that the awards have naturally become a focal point for the yachting world. This year’s lists of nominees are all very well-known and have generated plenty of press over the past year. It will be a very interesting night indeed,” said Ryan Swift, editor of Asia-Pacific Boating magazine.
The Asia Boating Awards will take place on May 10, just one day prior to the start of the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club.
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.
Another ´Best Asian Built Yacht´ Nominee - the McConaghy built trimaran yacht Adastra
THE LIST OF ASIA BOATING AWARDS 2012 NOMINEES:
Best Asian Yacht Builder (30m and up)
• IAG Yachts, China
• Kha Shing, Taiwan
• Ocean Alexander, China
A ´Best Custom Built Yacht´ Nominee - the 61m luxury motor yacht Diamonds are Forever by Benetti Yachts
Best Asian Yacht Builder (15m to 30m)
• Fleming Yachts, Taiwan
• Grand Banks Yachts, Malaysia
• Horizon, Taiwan
• Kha Shing, Taiwan
• Tricon Marine, China/ Bahamas
Superyacht Helix - the 5th F45 Vantage motor yacht by Feadship for the ´Best Semi Custom Built Yacht over 30m´ category
Best Asian Built Yacht
• Cheoy Lee Shipyards, Alpha 76, Hong Kong
• Horizon, RP120 motor yacht Muses, Taiwan
• IAG Yachts, 100´ luxury yacht Electra, China
• Kingship, 142’ superyacht STAR, Hong Kong
• McConaghy Boats, trimaran yacht Adastra, China
60m superyacht Darlings Danama by CRN Yachts - a Nominee in the category ´Best Custom Built Yacht´
Best Custom Built Yacht
• Amels, megayacht Imagine, The Netherlands
• Benetti, 61m luxury yacht Diamonds are Forever, Italy
• CRN Yachts, 60m motor yacht Darling Danama, Italy
• Feadship, superyacht Musashi, The Netherlands
• Lürssen, Hermitage superyacht, Germany
Motor yacht LIBERTY by ISA nominated for the ´Best Semi Custom Built Yacht over 30m´
Best Semi Custom Built Yacht (30m and up)
• Feadship, motor yacht Helix, The Netherlands
• Ferretti Group, CRN 43 luxury yacht Lady Trudy, Italy
• Heesen Yachts, MY Satori, The Netherlands
• ISA Yachts, superyacht LIBERTY, Italy
• Oyster Marine Ltd, Oyster 100 (an example is sailing yacht Sarafin), UK
• Sanlorenzo, 40 Alloy, Italy
Lurssen Motor yacht Hermitage - a ´Best Custom Built Yacht´ nominee
Best Production Motor Yacht (24m to 40m)
• Azimut, motor yacht 120SL, Italy
• Fairline, 78 Custom (an example is charter yacht XKE), UK
• Ferretti Group, Ferretti 870, Italy
• IAG Yachts, Electra 100’, China
• Princess Yachts, Princess 32M (an example is motor yacht Antheya II (ex Centurion), UK
• Sunseeker, Sunseeker Yacht 28 Metre, UK
Nomination for ´Best Custom Built Yacht´- the Amels Motor Yacht IMAGINE 212 Limited Edition
Best Production Motor Yacht (15m to 24m)
• Beneteau Group, Monte Carlo Yachts 65, France
• Fairline Boats Limited, Squadron 50, UK
• Ferretti Group, Ferretti 720, Italy
• Horizon, E54, Taiwan
• Jeanneau, Prestige 500, France
• Marquis Yachts, Marquis 630, USA
• Princess Yachts, Princess V57, UK
• Riva, 75’ Venere Super, Italy
• Sea Ray, 540 Sundancer (540DA), USA
A nominee for ´Best Production Motor Yacht´ - Azimut 120SL Superyacht
Best Production Sailing Yacht (15m to 30m)
• Beneteau, Sense 55, France
• Fountaine Pajot, Sanya 57, France
• Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 509, France
• Lagoon, Lagoon 560, France
• Oyster Marine Ltd, Oyster 625 (an example is sailing yacht Blue Jeannie), UK
• Nautor’s Swan, Swan 60, Finland
A ´Best Semi Custom Built Yacht´ category - the Oyster 100 SARAFIN Yacht - Image courtesy of Oyster Marine
Best Production Sailing Yacht (up to 15m)
• Beneteau, Oceanis 48, France
• Lagoon, Lagoon 450, France
• Leopard Catamarans, Leopard 44, South Africa
• McConaghy Boats, MC38, China
• Tartan Marine Group, Tartan 4000, USA
A ´Best Production Sailing Yacht´ category - Superyacht Oyster 625 - Image courtesy of Oyster Marine
Asian Marina of the Year
• ONE°15 Marina Club, Singapore
• Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club, Hong Kong
• Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Malaysia
• Sanya Serenity Coast, China
• Xiamen Marina (Wuyuan Bay), China
An ´Asia-based Charter Yacht of the Year´ nominee - Superyacht Exuma - photo courtesy of Perini Navi
Asian Yacht Club of the Year
• Aberdeen Boat Club, Hong Kong
• Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Hong Kong
• Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, Singapore
• Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong
• Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Malaysia
• Subic Bay Yacht Club, Philippines
Charter yacht NOBLE HOUSE nominated for the ´Asia-based Charter Yacht of the Year´
Asian Regatta of the Year
• China Coast Regatta
• Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
• Phuket Raceweek
• Top of the Gulf Regatta
• VinaCapital Hong Kong to Vietnam Race
Sailing yacht MONTIGNE for the ´Asia-based Charter Yacht of the Year´ category
Asia-based Charter Yacht of the Year
• Charter yacht Silolona, Phinisi Boat
Personality of the Year
• Cilian Budarlaigh, Indonesia
• Neil Pryde, Hong Kong
• Simon James, Thailand
• Thierry Barot, Hong Kong
• Y P Loke, Singapore
Luxury charter yacht E&E for the ´Best Yacht Design of the Year´ category
Print Ad of the Year
• Amels
• Art of Kinetik
• Fairline
• Ferretti Yachts
• Lürssen
• Oceanco
• Pershing
• Riva
A ´Best Yacht Design of the Year´ nominee - the 2010 Benetti Motor Yacht Nataly (ex Amnesia IV)
Best Yacht Design of the Year
• Art of Kinetik, Hedonist Open, Serbia
• Benetti, 65M motor yacht Nataly, Italy
• Cizgi Yachts, charter yacht E&E (ex Jasmin II), Turkey
• CRN Yachts, 60m Darling Danama, Italy
• McConaghy Boats, Adastra, China
• Sunseeker, Sunseeker Yacht 28 Metre, UK
Best Yacht Designer in Asia of the Year
• Axis Yacht Design Group, Italy
• Evan K. Marshall, UK
• Harry Dunning, USA
• Ker Yacht Design, Spain
• Vripack, The Netherlands
Best Asia-based Charter Company
• Asia Marine, Thailand
• Azurea Luxury Yacht Charter, Singapore
• Elite Yachting, Thailand
• Martello Yachting, China
• Simpson Marine, Hong Kong
• Sunsail, Thailand
Best Brand Presence in Asia
• Azimut Benetti, Italy
• Beneteau, China
• Ferretti, Italy
• Horizon, Taiwan
• Jeanneau, France
• Princess Yachts, UK
• Sunseeker, UK
