The 14th World Superyacht Awards in association with Oyster Yachts were held in London from 16 – 18 May 2019. Celebrating the finest yachts delivered in 2018, the awards allow owners, designers, builders and members of the yachting industry to catch-up, network and celebrate the accomplishments of the previous 12 months.
The weekend began with a Welcome Party hosted by Stefano Ricci at Kensington Palace.
The World Superyacht Awards ceremony was held at Old Billingsgate on the banks of the River Thames. After welcome drinks and a three course meal, guests were treated to a performance of award-winning choreographic work by Company Wayne McGregor, before television personality Natasha Kaplinsky compered the prize giving.
Donald Christiansen of Chelsea Art Group and Michelle D’Souza of Blain Southern.
Robert Bieniasz, Elizabeth Caddick and Thomas Batty of Glancy Fawcett.
The owner of Mimi La Sardine celebrates winning the Displacement Motor Yachts below 299GT category.
Paolo Vitelli and Franco Fusignani of Benetti, John Staluppi and Jeanette Staluppi with designer Giorgio Cassetta and project manager Nicola Nicolai celebrate Spectre winning the Displacement Motor Yachts between 500GT and 1,999GT. Presented by Riza Tansu of Tansu Yachts.
The Sailing Yacht of the Year, presented by Richard Hadida of Oyster Yachts was presented to Black Pearl.
Guests were entertained by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and enjoyed drinks courtesy of Mrs Fogg’s, Inception Group.