Superyacht owners and industry experts gathered in London on May 20-21, 2022 to celebrate the 17th edition of the World Superyacht Awards. Hosted by BOAT International in association with Turkish shipyard AKYACHT, festivities for the “Oscars of the yachting world” were spread over two eventful days, culminating in the crowing of the winners at an award ceremony hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky OBE.
Take a look at the event highlights captured in the video below.
Events partners included Benetti, Turquoise Yachts, Amels, Bigin Yachts, Amaffi Perfume house, CRN, The OWO Residences, Transfermate Global Payments and Voly Yachting with supporting partners Numarine, The Rug Company, Dahlgren Duck and Lasvit.
Celebrations began with welcome drinks on Friday, May 20, held in the College Gardens of Westminster Abbey. Attendees were invited on a private tour of the gothic royal church, followed by drinks, canapes and music by The Brother Rockers band to kick off the event.
The next day, a cultural program including tours of local art galleries, jewellers and tea merchants filled the day until the start of the gala dinner and ceremony on the evening of May 21.
Opened with a welcome by BOAT International co-CEO Toby Moore, the 2022 World Superyacht Awards took place in the historic venue of London’s Guildhall. A dinner of locally-sourced British ingredients was followed by entertainment from The London Community Gospel Choir. After much anticipation, the evening finished with a presentation of the Neptune trophies to the award winners, together with judges' commendations made by Bohemian glassworks company Lasvit.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 edition of the World Superyacht Awards.
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