BROAD HORIZON FOR TAIWAN SUPERYACHT DELIVERIES - Horizon Yachts

NEWS LAUNCHESBROAD HORIZON FOR TAIWANSUPERYACHT DELIVERIESTWIN HORIZON RP110 SUPERYACHTS,launched at the end of April, were immediatelyscheduled to be delivered to their respectiveowners in the US and Australia. Despitehailing from different continents, these ownersshare a unique yacht ownership path, whichbegan in 2012 when they each purchased aHorizon E78. From there the owners bothmoved onto Horizon E88 yachts beforecommissioning their own RP110 superyachtsthat, coincidentally, were tank-tested togetherprior to being delivered in the same month.The RP110, Hull 5 was built for a thirdtime Horizon owner from the U.S. Featuringa double chine hull designed by DonaldBlount, this RP110 is a true superyachtthroughout, from style and amenities toperformance. Within her 25-foot (7.6-metre)beam, the owner commissioned Italiandesigner Luca Dini to incorporate a casuallyelegant décor that pervades the spaciousand flexible four-stateroom layout. Owing toHorizon’s willingness to customise to ownerspecification, the salon of this RP110 has beenfitted with a 150-bottle wine storage unit,which was customised to satisfy the oenophileowner’s collection hobby.Featuring exterior styling from JC Espinosaand an interior designed by Cor D. Rover,the second Horizon RP110, Hull 7, has beencompletely tailored to her Australian owner’spreferences. Distinguished by an exteriorprofile that features floor-to-ceiling windowson the deckhouse and a dramatic dark bluehull, this yacht has been designed with a combined skylounge andopen bridge configuration that offers an enclosed, climate-controlledskylounge for family gatherings as well as open visibility from thebridge. Measuring 10 feet, 10 inches (3.3 metres), the swim platform islarge enough to facilitate sunning and water sports and can easily launcha three-tonne tender.A collaboration between Horizon’s in-house design team andinternational designers, the RP110 is a pinnacle superyacht, having also30Asia-Pacific Boating March/April 2019been nominated for the prestigious World Superyacht Awards.“The coincidences surrounding these two RP110s are most unusual,”says Horizon Group CEO John Lu, “and it has been our honour to be apart of this story. As the two newest RP110s begin their adventures onopposites sides of the globe, their owners’ stories will continue – withmemories made aboard two beautiful, high-performance and wellplanned Horizon superyachts.”www.horizonyacht.com

FEATURE ASIA BOATING AWARDS 2019Twenty five of the international yachting industry’s finest received theirdeserved accolades at the 15th edition of the Asia Boating Awards, once againheld on the eve of the Singapore Yacht Show, this year at the Capitol Theatre.84Asia-PacificAsia-Pacific BoatingBoating May/JuneMay/June 20192019

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Best Asian Yacht Builder – Horizon YachtsShortlist:Aquila (China)FarEast Yachts (China)Grand Banks Yachts (Malaysia)Gulf Craft (United Arab Emirates)Heysea (China)Horizon Yachts (Taiwan, China)Numarine (Turkey)Best Asian-Built Yacht – Aquila 32Shortlist:Aquila 32 (China)Horizon FD87 Skyline (Taiwan, China)Majesty 140 (United Arab Emirates)Moana 56 (China)Nomad 95 SUV (United Arab Emirates)Numarine 78 HTS (China)Pride Mega Yachts Illusion Plus (China)Best Custom-Built Yacht – Benetti SpectreShortlist:Benetti Spectre (Italy)Bilgin Nerissa (Turkey)CRN Latona (Italy)Dominator Ilumen 28M M/Y Cadet V (Italy)Feadship Najiba (Netherlands)Horizon CC 115 (Taiwan, China)Lürssen Tis (Germany)Oceanco Bravo Eugenia (Netherlands)Sanlorenzo 52Steel (Italy)86Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 2019

Best Semi-Custom-Built Yacht (above 120ft) – Amels Volpini 2Shortlist:Amels Volpini 2 (Netherlands)Custom Line Navetta 42 (Italy)Majesty 140 (United Arab Emirates)Sanlorenzo 44Alloy (Italy)Wider 165 (Italy)Best Sportscruiser (up to 55ft) – Prestige 520SShortlist:Beneteau Antares 9 OB (France)Galeon 485HTS (Poland)Jeanneau NC37 (France)Prestige 520S (France)Princess R35 (United Kingdom)Sealine C530 (Germany)Best Sportscruiser (above 55ft) – Sunseeker 74 Sport YachtShortlist:Azimut S6 (Italy)Pershing 8x (Italy)Prestige 630S (France)Princess S78 (United Kingdom)Sunseeker 74 Sport Yacht (United Kingdom)Vanquish VQ58 (Netherlands)Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 201987

Best Flybridge Yacht (up to 55ft) – Absolute Navetta 48Shortlist:Absolute Navetta 48 (Italy)Azimut Flybridge 55 (Italy)Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 (France)Fairline Squadron 53 (United Kingdom)Prestige 520 (France)Princess F45 (United Kingdom)Sealine F430 (Germany)Best Flybridge Yacht (above 55ft to 80ft) – MCY 70Shortlist:Ferretti FY670 (Italy)Galeon 640 Fly (Poland)MCY 70 (Italy)Nomad 75 SUV (United Arab Emirates)Prestige 590 (France)Princess F70 (United Kingdom)Sanlorenzo SX76 (Italy)Sunseeker 76 (United Kingdom)Best Flybridge Yacht (above 80ft to 110 ft) – Riva 110 DolcevitaShortlist:Azimut Grande 25 Metri (Italy)Dominator Ilumen 28M M/Y Cadet V (Italy)Nomad 95 SUV (United Arab Emirates)Princess Y85 (United Kingdom)Riva 110 Dolcevita (Italy)Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric (Italy)88Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 2019

Best Flybridge Yacht (above 110ft) – Custom Line 120Shortlist:Custom Line 120 (Italy)Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess (Germany)Majesty 140 (United Arab Emirates)Benetti Oasis 40M (Italy)Pershing 140 (Italy)Best Explorer Yacht – Sanlorenzo 500EXPShortlist:Damen Game Changer (Netherlands)Nomad 95 SUV (United Arab Emirates)Princess X95 (United Kingdom)Sanlorenzo 500EXP (Italy)Best Recreational Boat (up to 45ft) – Fjord 44 CoupeShortlist:Aquila 32 (China)Beneteau Flyer 10 (France)Fjord 44 Coupé (Germany)Heyday WT-Surf (USA)Jeanneau NC37 (France)Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 201989

Best Multihull Motor Yacht (up to 50ft) – Fountaine Pajot MY 40Shortlist:Aquila 32 (China)Fountaine Pajot MY 40 (France)Nautitech 47 Power (France)Sunreef 40 Open (Poland)Best Multihull Motor Yacht (above 50ft) – Moana 56Shortlist:Horizon PC65 (Taiwan, China)Moana 56 (China)Privilège Euphorie 5 (France)Sunreef 80 Power (Poland)Best Multihull Sailing Yacht – Lagoon 46Shortlist:Alegria 67 (France)JFA Long Island 85 (France)Lagoon 46 (France)Sunreef 80 (Poland)90Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 2019

Best Monohull Sailing Yacht (up to 55ft) – Solaris 47Shortlist:Bavaria C45 (Germany)Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 (France)Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (France)Solaris 47 (Italy)Best Monohull Sailing Yacht (above 55ft) – CNB 66Shortlist:Bavaria C57 (Germany)CNB 66 (France )JFA FC2 70’ (France)Advanced A180 Jikan (Italy)Best Yacht Design Innovation – Princess R35Shortlist:Amels, Volpini 2 (Netherlands)Benetti Spectre (Italy)Custom Line 120 (Italy)Princess R35 (United Kingdom)Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric (Italy)Sunreef 80 (Poland)Tecnomar Evo 120 Ice White Edition (Italy)Whitehaven 6100 Coupé Euro Edition (Taiwan / Australia)Wider 165 (Italy)Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 201991

Best Asian Marina – ONEº15 Marina Sentosa Cove, SingaporeShortlist:Aberdeen Marina Club (Hong Kong, China)Boat Lagoon Marina (Thailand)Horizon City Marina (Taiwan, China)Marina Cove (Hong Kong, China)Ocean Marina Yacht Club (Thailand)ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove (Singapore)Best Asian Yacht Club – Royal Hong Kong Yacht ClubShortlist:Hebe Haven Yacht Club (Hong Kong, China)Ocean Marina Yacht Club (Thailand)Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (Singapore)Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (Hong Kong, China)Serenity Marina (China)Shenzhen Bay Marina Club (China)Best Asian Regatta – China Coast Regatta, Hong Kong, ChinaShortlist:China Coast Regatta (Hong Kong, China)China Cup (China)Phuket King’s Cup Regatta (Thailand)Top of the Gulf Regatta (Thailand)92Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 2019

Best Asia-Based Brokerage –Simpson Marine, Hong Kong, ChinaBest Brand Presence in Asia –Azimut YachtsShortlist:Asia Marine Yacht Services (Hong Kong, China)Boat Lagoon Yachting (Thailand)Burgess (Asia)Camper & Nicholsons (Asia)Hong Seh (Singapore)NextWave Yachting (Hong Kong, China)Simpson Marine (Hong Kong, China)Shortlist:Amels & DamenAzimut YachtsJeanneauLagoonMajesty YachtsONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove, SingaporePrincess YachtsRivaSanlorenzoSunseekerBest Brand Presence in China –BeneteauBest Contribution to the Asian MarinaIndustry – Arthur Tay, SingaporeShortlist:Arthur TayHoward ChenJames LiVrit YongsakulASIA BOATING AWARDS 2019 Judges ListShortlist:BavariaBeneteauFerretti YachtsLagoonPrestige Foong Seong Khong, Managing Director of Blu Inc Media (HK)Andrew Dembina, Editor-in-Chief of Asia-Pacific BoatingBill Dixon, Founder and Managing Director of Dixon Yacht DesignKevin Green, Yachting Journalist and EditorKevin Overton, Managing Director of HWI Hong KongLi Quan Hai, Vice President of World SailingMichael Howorth, Luxury Lifestyle JournalistMichael Derrett, Owner of Mike Derrett Marine ConsultancyNick Jeffery, Principal of Nick Jeffery Yacht PublicityRisa Merl, Yachting Journalist and EditorSimon James, CEO of Regattas AsiaTim Heywood, Director of Tim Heywood DesignsTimothy Saunders, Creative Director and Founder ofTim Saunders Yacht Design Tommy Ho, CEO of Voyager Financial Group YP Loke, Managing Director of Spinnaker InternationalAsia-Pacific Boating May/June 201993

AFTER A PRE-GALA RECEPTION WHERE THE COLLET CHAMPAGNE FLOWED, attendees took to their tables in thebeautifully decorated heritage interior of The Capitol Theatre Singapore. The Art Deco theme of the awards night was enhancedby a lively band with inventive 1920s arrangements of modern pop hits. Female singer Zoey Jones captivated attendees withcovers of Lady Gaga and others with the help of singer and trumpeter Adam Hall and his quartet. The buzz in the grand roomfell to a hush as speeches were given by Andy Treadwell CEO of Singapore Yacht Events, organiser of the Singapore Yacht Show,followed by Andrew Dembina, Editor-in-Chief of Asia-Pacific Boating magazine for the presentation of the 2019 Asia BoatingAwards themselves. Winners enjoyed their whimsical ultramarine blue and white wave-like crystal glass trophies by Sans Souci.94Asia-Pacific Boating May/June 2019

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Sunreef 80 Power (Poland) Shortlist: Aquila 32 (China) Fountaine Pajot MY 40 (France) Nautitech 47 Power (France) Sunreef 40 Open (Poland) Shortlist: Alegria 67 (France) JFA Long Island 85 (France) Lagoon 46 (France) Sunreef 80 (Poland) Best Multihull Motor Yacht (above 50ft) - Moana 56 Best Multihull Sailing Yacht - Lagoon 46