All images courtesy Dan Annett/Boat International Media
16 pictures inside the World Superyacht Awards 2016
The Welcome Cocktail
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 Welcome Cocktail
From left to right: Francesca Sciubba, Raffaella Daino of Baglietto, Michela Carrai, Francesca Lacomucci of CRN and Cecile Gauert of ShowBoats International.
The Cultural Programme
Saturday saw World Superyacht Awards guests and judges enjoy some of Florence's top cultural highlights before the evening's awards ceremony. Some of Italy's most famous shipyards threw open their doors for guided tours while Stefano Ricci, Temple St. Clair and Antinori offered guests the chance to sample Florence's finest fashion, jewellery and wine.
The Cultural Programme
World Superyacht Awards judge and owner of sailing yacht Parsifal III Kim Vibe-Petersen.
The Cultural Programme
The Awards Ceremony
Saturday evening saw the main event - the World Superyacht Awards ceremony - take place at the magnificent Palazzo Vecchio right in the heart of Florence. Guests gathered for drinks and a delicious dinner before the winners of the much coveted Neptune trophies were announced.
The Awards Ceremony
The evening's presenter, Spanish model, actress, presenter and spokeswoman Inés Sastre, takes to the stage to begin the ceremony.