In its 4th year as a landmark black-tie gala event of the year within the leisure boating industry, the Boat Asia Charity Gala Dinner 2011 combined the well-to-do with a fine culinary experience, engaging entertainment and a big contribution to a good cause. This year's recipients included the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and the Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Both fund were designed to help local disadvantaged school children.