Three stunning Dubois superyachts were announced winners at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. The winners – 58.4 m charter yacht Kokomo, the 57.5 superyacht Twizzle and the 49.7 m Zefira yacht – were made known at an Awards Ceremony and Dubois Naval Architects would like to congratulate to all involved with these award-winning designs.
Sailing Yacht KOKOMO – Naval Architecture
Award for the best ‘Naval Architecture’ was awarded to the 58.4m Dubois designed charter yacht KOKOMO, constructed at Alloy Yachts in New Zealand. She has also won the 2010 ISS Best Sailing Yacht awards and this year she has also received the Judges’ Special Award at the World Superyacht Awards.
Kokomo Yacht features interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon and with her lifting keel, Dubois believe she is one of the most advanced yachts of her type in the world today.
Accommodation on board of KOKOMO is offered to up to 12 charter guests in 5 cabins. All guest suites have expansive portholes, electric blinds, climate control, mood lighting and music systems.
Sailing Yacht TWIZZLE – Interior Design, Recreational Area for Guest Use
Launched in late 2010, the 57.5 m ketch Twizzle features exterior styling and interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon and was constructed by Royal Huisman.
Apart form her current ShowBoat Design award, Twizzle has already seen success this year, receiving Best Custom Built Yacht int he Asian Boating Awards and a Judges’ Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards. She as also received the awards for Best Sailing Yacht 40m+ and Best Interior at the ISS Awards Gala, the 21st anniversary of the event, held in Fort Lauderdale.
Sailing Yacht ZEFIRA – Exterior Design and Styling, Crew and Service Area
The stunning superyacht Zefira was designed for Italian owners and was built by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand. Her equally beautiful interior was designed by French designer Rémi Tessier.
Receiving Sailing Yacht of the Year, along with Best Sailing Yacht 45m+ at the World Superyacht Awards, Dubois are delighted that the ShowBoats Design Awards have also recognised her innovative style.