The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

The seventh annual World Superyacht Awards revealed its winners on May 5, in ...

The World Superyacht Awards 2012 Winners

May 07, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The seventh annual World Superyacht Awards revealed its winners on May 5, in the fabulous surroundings of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski, set overlooking the historic Bosphorus waterway. This prestigious event was attended by the superyacht industry’s finest.

Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey

Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey

During a gala evening attended by a distinguished guest list of superyacht owners, their families, friends and senior members of the superyacht industry, news broadcaster Natasha Kaplinsky presented the prized silver Neptune awards to the owners of the finest sail and motor yachts delivered in 2011.

Sixteen coveted Neptunes and five Judges’ Commendation prizes, custom made for the occasion by Baccarat, were awarded to the winners on the night.

The nights’ big winners were…

Motor Yacht of the Year, sponsored by Camper & Nicholsons International, was awarded to 77.7m megayacht Tango, built by Feadship and styled by Eidsgaard Design.

77.7m luxury yacht Tango by Feadship

77.7m luxury yacht Tango by Feadship

Sailing Yacht of the Year, sponsored by Proteksan Turquoise, went to 67.2m superyacht Vertigo, built by Alloy Yachts and styled by Philippe Briand, with an interior by Christian Liaigre Yacht Design.

67.2m superyacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts

67.2m superyacht Vertigo by Alloy Yachts

The Voyager’s Award, sponsored by Alloy Yachts, was presented to the owners of the 46m motor yacht Golden Compass, whose inspirational 30,000nm world cruise began in the USA and concluded in Papua New Guinea visiting over 45 countries along the way.

46m luxury yacht Golden Compass

46m luxury yacht Golden Compass

The Legacy Award was presented to Neville Crichton, for his instrumental role in the establishment and growth of the New Zealand superyacht building industry, for his leading position in the world of sailboat racing, his generosity of spirit, and his inspiration to others in these fields.

Neville Crichton

Neville Crichton

THE FULL LIST OF 2012 WINNERS

MOTOR YACHT OF THE YEAR
Winner: Tango

DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT 3000GT AND ABOVE
Winner: Serene

133.9m megayacht Serene by Fincantieri Yachts

133.9m megayacht Serene by Fincantieri Yachts

DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT OF 1,300GT TO 2,999GT
Winner: Tango

JUDGES’ SPECIAL AWARD – INTERIOR DESIGN WITH THE WIDEST APPEAL
Winner: Numptia

70m motor yacht Numptia by Rossi Navi

70m motor yacht Numptia by Rossi Navi

DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT OF 500GT TO 1,299GT
Winner: Kaiser

60m superyacht Kaiser by Abeking & Rasmussen

60m superyacht Kaiser by Abeking & Rasmussen

Judges’ Commendation: Prima

53.7m luxury yacht Prima by Palumbo

53.7m luxury yacht Prima by Palumbo

DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT OF BELOW 500GT
Winner: Helix

44.65m motor yacht Helix by Feadship

44.65m motor yacht Helix by Feadship

Judges’ Commendation: E&E

42.09m charter yacht E&E by Cizgi Yacht

42.09m charter yacht E&E by Cizgi Yacht

Judges’ Commendation: Karia

45m superyacht Karia by RMK Marine

45m superyacht Karia by RMK Marine

THREE DECK SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHTS
Winner: Satori

50m Satori superyacht by Heesen Yachts

50m Satori superyacht by Heesen Yachts

TWO DECK & OPEN SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHTS
Winner: Shooting Star

38m motor yacht Shooting Star by Danish Yachts

38m motor yacht Shooting Star by Danish Yachts

RAISED PILOTHOUSE SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHTS
Winner: Aurelia

37m luxury yacht Aurelia by Heesen Yachts

37m luxury yacht Aurelia by Heesen Yachts

SAILING YACHT OF THE YEAR
Winner: Vertigo

SAILING YACHT IN 40M+ SIZE RANGE
Winner: Vertigo

Judges’ Commendation: Hemisphere

44.2m catamaran yacht Hemisphere by Pendennis

44.2m catamaran yacht Hemisphere by Pendennis

JUDGES’ SPECIAL AWARD – A NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENT OF SAILING SUPERYACHTS
Winner: Hetairos

66.7m megayacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts

66.7m megayacht Hetairos by Baltic Yachts

SAILING YACHT 30M – 40M SIZE RANGE
Winner: Antares III

30m sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

30m sailing yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments

Judges’ Commendation: Sarafin

30.8m superyacht Sarafin by Oyster Marine/RMK Marine

30.8m superyacht Sarafin by Oyster Marine/RMK Marine

REFITTED YACHT
Winner: Destination

41m superyacht Destination by Alloy Yachts

41m superyacht Destination by Alloy Yachts

VOYAGER’S AWARD
Winner: Golden Compass

The World Superyacht Awards will return to Istanbul, Turkey in May 2013.

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