The winners of this year’s eagerly awaited Asia Boating Awards have been unveiled. Annually organised by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines, the 11th Asia Boating Awards took place on May 1 at Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, on the opening night of the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show.
Asia Boating Awards 2015 Luxurious Gala – Image credit to Asia Pacific Boating
Bringing together nearly 200 industry leaders and VIPs from Asia and around the world, the evening kicked off with cocktails created using Snow Leopard Vodka, followed by a 5-course gourmet dinner served with Torres wines and the Baccarat crystal trophy presentation.
Stunning Baccarat crystal trophies – Image credit to Asia Pacific Boating
The Asian Boating Awards 2015 were presented in 21 categories, covering Asian superyacht builders and international yacht brands, as well as Asian regattas and luxury yacht marinas. The list of nominees came from online election of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating readers, with the winners chosen by a panel of judges selected for their expertise as well as their ability to make knowledgeable, unbiased decisions.
The Asia Boating Awards 2015 Winners:
Best Asian Yacht Builder (25m and above)
Horizon Yachts, Taiwan/China
Best Asian Yacht Builder (15m to 24m)
Sunbird, China
Best Asian Built Yacht
Gulf Craft, Majesty 122, UAE
Majesty 122 Yacht – Profile
Best Worldwide Custom Built Yacht
Silver Yachts, SILVER FAST, Australia
Luxury mega yacht SILVER FAST
Best Worldwide Semi Custom Built Yacht (25m and above)
Princess Yachts, 40M X5, United Kingdom
Princess 40M superyacht X5 – Image credit to Oceanskies Limited
Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (25m and above)
Azimut Yachts, Azimut Grande 95 RPH, Italy
Azimut Grande 95RPH Yacht
Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (15m to 24m)
Lagoon, 630 MY, France
Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (up to 15m)
Monte Carlo, MC 4, Italy
Best Worldwide Production Sailing Yacht (15m and above)
Sunreef Yachts, Sunreef 74, Poland
Sunreef 74 Yacht Wildberry
Best Worldwide Production Sailing Yacht (up to 15m)
Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 349, France
Best China Marina
Best Asian Marina
Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club, Hong Kong/China
Best Asian Yacht Club
Best Asian Regatta
Rolex China Sea Race, Hong Kong/Philippines
Personality of the Year
John Lu
Best Yacht Design
Benetti, Illusion V, Italy
Benetti FB257 super yacht Illusion V (ex Illusion I)
Best Asia-based Charter Company
Northrop and Johnson Asia
Best Asia-based Charter Yacht
Beneteau 40.7, France
Green Maritime Company of the year
Best Brand Presence in China
Best Brand Presence in Asia
