This year, we are inviting readers, yachting enthusiasts, yacht owners, yacht builders, marina operators, regatta organisers, charter companies, brokers, and designers to submit their choices in each of the categories online. You may nominate in as many or as few categories as you wish. Or even just one. The top five nominees in each category, based on a plurality of nominations, will be sent to a panel of judges for their final consideration.
Nominations of Asia Boating Awards 2014 is now closed, for any enquiries, please contact Ms. Eileen You at eileeny@bluincmedia.com.
The complete list of nominees for the upcoming Asia Boating Awards 2014 has now been released.
Best Asian Yacht Builder (25m and above)
Gulf Craft, UAE
Horizon Yachts, Taiwan/China
IAG Yachts, China
Kingship, Hong Kong/China
McConaghy, China
NISI Yachts, China
Numarine, Turkey
Sunbird Yacht, China
Sunrise Yachts, Turkey
Best Asian Yacht Builder (15m to 24m)
Bestway Yachts, China
Grand Banks, Malaysia
Gulf Craft, UAE
Horizon Yachts, Taiwan/China
McConaghy, China
Sunbird Yacht, China
Best Asian Built Yacht
Bestway Yachts, Venere 70S, China
Allegro Yacht, Allegro Flybridge 75, China
Grand Banks, 76 Aleutian RP, Malaysia
Heysea Yachts, Asteria108, China
Horizon, RP110 Andrea VI, Taiwan/China
IAG Yachts, IAG Electra 104, China
Kha Shing, Belize 54, Taiwan/China
NISI Yachts, NISI 1700 Vantage, China
Best Worldwide Custom Built Yacht
AMELS, Event, The Netherlands
Benetti Yachts, Lady Candy, Italy
Codecasa, 50s Framura 3, Italy
CRN, Chopi Chopi, Italy
Feadship, Sea Owl, The Netherlands
Heesen Yachts, Galactica Star, The Netherlands
Lürssen, Azzam, Germany
Moonen Yachts, Sofia, The Netherlands
Perini Navi, Seahawk, Italy
Royal Huisman, Pumula, The Netherlands
Best Worldwide Semi Custom Built Yacht (25m and above)
AMELS, Engelberg, The Netherlands
Azimut Yachts, Azimut Grande 120SL, Italy
Benetti Yachts, VELOCE 140, Italy
Codecasa, 42 Vintage Series Hull F75, Italy
Ferretti Custom Line 124, Italy
Heesen Yachts, Ventura, The Netherlands
Princess Yachts, Princess 32M, United Kingdom
Sunreef Yachts, 90 Sunreef Power, Poland
Sunseeker, 155 Yacht, United Kingdom
Sanlorenzo, SL96, Italy
Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (25m and above)
Delta Powerboats, Delta Yacht, Sweden
Ferretti Yachts 960, Italy
Horizon Yachts, E88, Taiwan/China
Monte Carlo Yachts, MCY 86, Italy
Pershing 82, Italy
Princess Yachts, Princess 88, United Kingdom
Sunseeker, 28 Metre Yacht, United Kingdom
Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (15m to 24m)
Astondoa, 63 Top Deck, Spain
Azimut Yachts, Azimut Magellano 53, Italy
Fairline, Squadron 78 Custom, United Kingdom
Ferretti Yachts 750, Italy
Jeanneau, Prestige 750, France
Marquis, 720 Fly, United States
Princess Yachts, Princess S72, United Kingdom
Sea Ray, L650 Fly, United States
Sunreef Yachts, 70 Sunreef Power, Poland
Sunseeker, Predator 80, United Kingdom
Best Worldwide Production Motor Yacht (up to 15m)
Beneteau, Gran Turismo 44, Italy
Fairline, Targa 48 Open, United Kingdom
Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts, Summerland 40 Long Range, France
Jeanneau, Prestige 450, France
Marquis, 500 SC, United States
Meridian Yachts, 391 Sedan, United States
Monte Carlo Yachts, Monte Carlo 5, Italy
Princess Yachts, Princess V39, United Kingdom
Riva, Iseo, Italy
Sea Ray, 470 Sundancer, United States
Best Worldwide Production Sailing Yacht (15m and above)
Beneteau, Oceanis 55, France
Foutaine Pajot Catamarans, Victoria 67, France
HanseYachts, 575, Germany
Jeanneau, Jeanneau 64, France
Lagoon, Lagoon 560 S2, France
Leopard Catamarans, Leopard 58, South Africa
Nautor’s Swan, Swan 90S, Finland
Oyster Yachts, Oyster 575, United Kingdom
Sunreef Yachts, Sunreef 70, Poland
Best Worldwide Production Sailing Yacht (up to 15m)
Bavaria Yachtbau, Cruiser 56, Germany
Beneteau, Sense 50, France
HanseYachts, 385, Germany
Jeanneau, Sun Fast 3600, France
Leopard Catamarans, Leopard 48, South Africa
Solaris Yachts, ONE 48, Italy
Best China Yacht Club / Marina of the Year
ClearWater Bay Marina
Nansha Marina
Sanya Serenity Marina
Shenzhen Bay Marina Club
Visun Royal Yacht Club
Wuxi Taihu Shanshui Club & Marina
Yalong Bay Yacht Club
Best Asian Yacht Club of the Year
Aberdeen Boat Club, Hong Kong
Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore
Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Thailand
ONEº15 Marina Club, Singapore
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Malaysia
Best Asian Marina of the Year
Ao Po Grand Marina, Thailand
Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club, Hong Kong
Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore
Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Thailand
ONEº15 Marina Club, Singapore
Yacht Haven Marina Phuket, Thailand
Asian Regatta of the Year
Audi Hong Kong to Vietnam Race, Hong Kong / Vietnam
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, Thailand
China Cup International Regatta, China
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, Thailand
Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, Malaysia