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World Superyacht Awards The awards are distinguished by the fact that the winners are selected by an independent jury of current and former superyacht owners, making them the foremost awards in the superyacht industry.

ince 2005, the World Superyacht Awards have established

themselves as the premier accolades in the yachting

industry, thanks to their global influence and the impressive

credentials of the judging panel.

On Saturday May 13, the elite of the superyacht world, including

owners and industry leaders, will come together at Florence’s majestic

Palazzo Vecchio to celebrate the finest superyachts launched throughout

2016. With the support of Navigo – Tuscany’s largest network of
      yachting industry companies – the 2017 awards, which are the biggest
      gathering of their kind in the world, will be presented during a
      glamorous gala evening.
      Guests attending the World Superyacht Awards are encouraged
      to extend their stay in Florence, as the awards evening, which was a sell
      out last year, will be complemented by a social program, including
      a Finalists Party on Friday May 12 and Sunday Brunch on May 14.
      Please make your table applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

The elite of the superyacht world meet

in Florence in May for the World

Superyacht Awards, held with the

generous support of our partner Navigo

Awards season

The Salone dei

Cinquecento at the

Palazzo Vecchio is

the stunning venue

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Visit worldsuperyachtawards.com to see a list of finalists and submit your table applications

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VSY

Since 2004 the Tuscany-based shipyard VSY has been focusing on

quality over quantity, building superyachts of more than 200 feet. Its

attention to detail is such that its building methods are recognized

internationally as being of the highest caliber. The shipyard has won

prestigious international awards for yachts such as Sealyon (ex

Candyscape II), RoMa and the 236 foot flagship Stella Maris, leading the

way within the yacht building sector with its commitment to the marine

environment. VSY delivers the edge in quality that goes hand in hand

with the “Made in Italy” label, and its continuous search for excellence

and innovation always takes it above and beyond the exacting demands

of the superyacht industry’s certification standards. vsy.it

NAVIGO

Navigo is the largest network of companies working in the yachting

industry in Tuscany, Italy, and one of the largest in Europe, with more

than 130 associated members. It offers services to companies and

strategic consultancy to marinas, harbors and tourist ports, and plans

and manages important regional, national and European projects

focusing on research and development, innovation and technology,

cluster and districts development, and international markets and

opportunities. It also co-ordinates PENTA, the innovation network for

nautical companies in Tuscany. Navigo runs events of interest to the

yachting industry throughout the year. Some highlights are below, or

visit navigotoscana.it; [email protected]; +39 0584 38 97 31

VSY 83M With its powerful yet refined look,

harmonic but not hedonistic lines, and

sophisticated but not frivolous style, this

brand new 272 footer exudes strong

personality, offering stability, safety, extreme

comfort on board and a range of up to

6,500nm at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

It is designed for an owner who demands

something more – not a status symbol but

an iconic yacht to experience life at sea

closely without sacrificing one iota of style

and comfort, yet completely respecting

the environment.

DETAILS

• Name VSY 77M


• Length 252' 7"


• Beam 41' 4"


• Exterior Espen Øino


• Interior TBA

DETAILS

• Name VSY 83M


• Length 272' 4"


• Beam 51' 1"


• Exterior Espen Øino


• Interior TBA

DETAILS

• Name VSY 105M


• Length 344' 6"


• Beam 60' 4"


• Exterior Espen Øino


• Interior TBA

VSY 77M The new

yacht reinterprets the

style of its smaller

sistership, Stella Maris,

with bold, powerful

lines, generous open

spaces, imposing

interior headroom and

ceiling-to-floor

windows inundating the

interior with natural

light. It gives a proper

feeling of direct contact

with the sea, while

affording the owner and

his or her guests

absolute privacy. The

bigger platform

ensures spaciousness

and onboard comfort,

not to mention

increased hull

performance and fuel

efficiency.

VSY 105M This 344

foot explorer yacht

concept, with its

5,350GT volume,

boasts impressive

design and

sophisticated, clean

lines. It is fully

compliant with the

Polar Ice Class and

Passenger Yacht Code,

making it capable of

delivering worldwide

adventures to the

bravest and most

demanding owners.

Designed and

specifically equipped

for navigation both in

extreme polar regions

and the most remote

and pristine tropics, it is

not only a beauty with

all comforts but also a

sea-worthy eco-friendly

yacht featuring a

diesel-electric azimuth

propulsion system.

YARE Yachting

Aftersales and Refit

Experience (Yare) is a

unique, exclusive and

original business event

in Italy, one of the few

international events

dedicated to refit and

aftersales in the

superyacht sector. It

offers companies and

professionals direct

meetings with captains,

chief engineers and

yacht managers of

superyachts. Each

edition of Yare coincides

with the prestigious

Superyacht Captains’

Forum, an international

discussion on the state

of the yachting industry,

including thematic

workshops and

seminars. The next

edition is April 19-22 in

Viareggio, Italy.

EMOTIONAL YACHTING EVENTS Custom events

and leisure meetings held in exclusive venues

that are designed to enable companies, private

owners and professionals to reach and network

with their relevant target audience, to meet their

business needs.

YACHTING AND

EXCELLENCE WEEK

An extraordinary

opportunity to promote

yachting with new

methods and tools,

to reach a wider

audience. It’s a real

chance to network, with

design, wellness, art,

technical expertise and

logistics coming

together to define the

various aspects of

a luxury experience.

YACHTING BUSINESS MATCHING Thanks to its

deep knowledge of the yachting industry and its

wide experience, Navigo offers a detailed analysis of

the market segment a company wants to approach,

guaranteeing B2B meetings with potential buyers

and partners. There are two editions per year

(spring and fall), with a maximum of six companies

accepted to each.

DISTRICT TOURS

Organization and

support in welcoming

Italian and foreign

delegations to visit

Tuscan yachting

districts. A great way to

learn more about the

district with effective

organizational support,

that really makes the

difference in the

approach to the market.

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