16 pictures inside the World Superyacht Awards 2016

The Welcome Cocktail

All images courtesy Dan Annett/Boat International Media

This weekend (May 13-15) saw the hotly anticipated World Superyacht Awards 2016 take place. Located for the first time in Florence, Italy, the weekend-long celebration of the yachting industry's finest creations kicked off with a welcome cocktail party sponsored by Stefano Ricci at the beautiful Uffizi Gallery - home to some of Florence's finest artworks.

The Welcome Cocktail

Orly and Andrew Wolfson enjoy the WSA welcome cocktail party.

The Awards Ceremony

Frederico Peruccio of Monte Carlo Yachts with a guest.

The Awards Ceremony

The World Superyacht Awards 2016 winners gather on stage for the annual winners' photograph.

The Afterparty

After the ceremony, guests carried on the festivities at a lively afterparty sponsored by Centtrip at the Palazzo Vecchio and Salone dei Cinquecento. With everyone in high spirits, the dancefloor quickly filled and celebrations continued until the small hours.

The Sunday Brunch

The sun shone on the final day as guests headed into the Tuscan countryside for a leisurely brunch at the stunning Antinori vineyard. Traditional Italian fare was matched with Antinori's fine wines at this relaxing event held in association with Baldi Home Jewels. For those wishing to take in the full beauty of the vineyard, Finmeccanica Helicopters were also on hand to offer scenic flights over the Chianti Valley.

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