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The 26th-annual International Superyacht Society Awards for Design and Leadership, the oldest awards presented in the megayacht realm, saw strong competition in a few categories. Handed out last evening, they also saw the first-ever award presented to a yacht complying with the Passenger Yacht Code. The winners are: Best Power, 24-40M: Iron Man, by BenettiContinue Reading
Every year the International SeaKeepers Society honors a person who has made significant contributions to ocean conservation. This fall the SeaKeeper Award is being given to Alexander W. Dreyfoos (below), a longtime yacht owner. While some may not recognize Dreyfoos’ name, surely they’ll recognize his current yacht. Silver Cloud (above) was built by Abeking &Continue Reading
Are you a budding megayacht designer, or an inventor with an idea that will enhance the yachting experience? If so, the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) wants you. It’s hosting a design and invention competition called the Superyacht Tank Test. The winner in each category will get help in publicizing his or her work. The SuperyachtContinue Reading
The explorer yacht Enigma XK and the sailing superyacht Axia (above) each earned a Refit Excellence Award last week. The honors recognized not just their refit yards, but also their captains and owners. The Refit Excellence Awards were given at the first-annual Refit International Exhibition & Conference. The event, held in Fort Lauderdale, intends toContinue Reading
Jean-Michel Cousteau and Fabien Cousteau are, of course, famed members of the equally famed Cousteau family. But, first and foremost, they are father and son. And the father (background, at left in the photo) surprised his son (center) at the annual International SeaKeepers Society Bal de la Mer last week. Jean-Michel Cousteau presented him withContinue Reading
The longest-running and only peer-review awards in the yachting industry, the International Superyacht Society’s (ISS) annual design awards were bestowed last evening. Held for the 24th year in a row (the ISS was established 25 years ago), the winners were chosen by a jury comprised of builders, designers, and other industry companies. The design-award winnersContinue Reading