We are pleased to announce CMN Yacht CLOUD 9 received two trophies during the recent ShowBoats Design Awards.
The 60-meter superyacht and her designer Andrew Winch took two trophies. The first, the award for Best Exterior Design & Styling Award – Motor Yachts. The second, for Best Interior Recreational Area.
THE CEREMONY
The awards ceremony took place in October at the exclusive Mar A Lago Club. Specifically, it is Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida. The awards are sponsored by ShowBoats International,
A two-day Superyacht Design Symposium was held. After the symposium, 350 guests gathered for an evening of cocktails, a gala dinner, and an awards ceremony honoring the industry’s creative talents. Those awarded specifically include yacht architects, designers, stylists, craftsmen, and innovators in yacht technologies.
ABOUT CLOUD 9
Cloud 9 catches the attention of the judges for her clean, simple, chiseled elegance. She is new to the yacht charter market, with just two Mediterranean seasons under her chartering belt. Judges remark upon her well laid-out decks. The decks facilitate ease of movement. Her seamless windows reflect the sky and sea.
HER LAYOUT
Cloud 9’s aft bridge deck has a huge salon with cinema. It also offers an informal indoor/outdoor dining area. Judges find an ingenious solution for the 11-foot cinema screen, for instance, the way it rolls into the back of the daybed. They note that the open-plan style nevertheless allows for more intimate groupings. Space includes the games table, sofa, daybed, and on the aft deck.
RATE AND YACHT CHARTER DESTINATION
CLOUD 9 is available for charter in the Indian Ocean. Her rate is Euro €315,000 per week, plus all expenses.
Presenting the winners of the 2011 ShowBoatsDesign Yacht Awards. Held at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, mega yacht charter vessels beat private yachts for awards in design excellence. This is the second year in a row for such charteryacht success.
EVENT ATTENDANCE
Superyacht owners and creative talents attended the event. They watched the luxury charter sailboat TWIZZLE, win. Her category was Recreational Area for Guest Use and Interior Design categories. Justin Redman of the design team at Redman Whiteley Dixon accepted the Neptune award for TWIZZLE.
AWARD WINNERS
Other charter yachts receiving honors included:
Motor yacht EXUMA – Best Exterior Design & Styling Award: Displacement Motor Yachts 100?-199?
Powerboat CALLIOPE – Best Exterior Design & Styling Award: Semi-displacement Motor Yachts
Superyacht BIG FISH – Naval Architecture Award: Motor Yachts
Motor yacht EXUMA received an Environmental Protection Award. She is 264 feet long, and was built by the Perini Navi Group and Picchiotti. Exuma has exterior design by Vitruvius Ltd and naval architect Philippe Briand,
COMPANY PRESIDENT COMMENT
“For the second year in a row, the world’s finest yachts for hire were in the spotlight,” beamed Jana Sheeder, President of SailAway Yacht Charter Consultants and 1-800 Yacht Charters. “There’s a deep commitment by these yacht owners to build vessels with amenities and aesthetics that are appealing to prospective charter clients. We are so proud to represent these amazing yachts, as they are among the newest and largest yachtsavailable in the world’s best destinations.”
MOTORYACHT AWARD FOR PALLADIUM
Private yachts are award winners, also. The 312 foot Blohm & Vossmotor yacht PALLADIUM was the evening’s biggest winner. Designers Mick Leach and Mark Smith took home 4 Neptune Awards for her. She won Tender Design, Bespoke Furniture Item, Exterior Design & Styling and Interior Design.
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