For the first time in the Asia Boating Awards’ six-year history, the lavish ceremony was held in Hong Kong, at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club’s terrace.

The event coincided with the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show, and was one of the highlights of the three-day show.

The ceremony included fashion and dance displays.

Yacht designers, builders, brokers and industry experts were all at the event which capped a big year in Asian yachting.

Underlining the importance of the event and of the region in general, senior representatives from Princess Yachts, Leopard Catamarans, Azimut, Oyster Marine, Pershing, Oceanco and Marquis Yachts flew in just for the event and to collect awards.

“This sixth edition of the Asia Boating Awards has been a tremendous success, and I’m really pleased to see the way in which these awards have evolved, and how they’ve become an important touchstone for the growing community of yacht owners, operators and industry insiders in Hong Kong and throughout Asia,” said Mr. Olivier Burlot, managing director of Blu Inc Media, the organiser of the Asia Boating Awards and publisher of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines.

The Asia Boating Awards is widely known as the region’s premier event for recognising the efforts of boat builders, marinas, clubs and individuals in creating a diverse and exciting boating community in the region.

It has also become a must-attend event for Asia’s jet set.

“This is the chance for Asia to celebrate its achievements, and a great opportunity for Asian-based yacht builders to be noticed worldwide,” said Ryan Swift, editor-in-chief of Asia-Pacific Boating.

The Asia Boating Awards were the first event to recognise the efforts of quality yacht builders working in Asia.

Full coverage of the awards ceremony will feature in the next edition of Asia’s premier boating magazines, Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating – out in July!

In the meantime, click here to view the photos from the event.

Photos: Blu Inc Media