Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range, The World Superyacht Awards 2012

The The World Superyacht Awards 2012, held in May, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range category highlighted a remarkable array of yachts, each pushing the boundaries of design and performance. The title was claimed by Vertigo, with special commendation given to entries from Pendennis Shipyard. The event was open to the public with tickets required, creating a celebratory atmosphere to honour the year’s standout yachts.

Winner

The yacht Vertigo was the winner of the Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range in 2012 at the The World Superyacht Awards.

Alloy Yachts

Vertigo

Custom

Interior Design by: Christian Liaigre

Exterior Design by: Philippe Briand

Naval Architecture by: Alloy Yachts

Special Commendation

The following yachts were awarded a special commendation in the Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range in 2012 at the The World Superyacht Awards

                        44.2m Hemisphere 2012 Special Commendation
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Pendennis

Hemisphere

145.013ft Custom

Interior Design by: Michael Leach

Exterior Design by: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP)

Naval Architecture by: Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP)

Finalists

The following yachts were finalists in the Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range in 2012 at the The World Superyacht Awards

                        66.87m Hetairos 2012 Finalist
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Baltic Yachts

Hetairos

219.39ft Custom

Interior Design by: Rhoades Young

Exterior Design by: Dykstra & Partners , Pugh Yacht Design

Naval Architecture by: Dykstra & Partners

                        46m Christopher 2012 Finalist
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Pendennis

Christopher

150.919ft Custom

Interior Design by: Pendennis , Ron Holland Design

Exterior Design by: Ron Holland Design

Naval Architecture by: Ron Holland Design

Perini Navi

Fidelis

183.727ft 56m Series

Interior Design by: Perini Navi

Exterior Design by: Perini Navi

Naval Architecture by: Perini Navi , Ron Holland Design

                        42.65m Sharlou 2012 Finalist
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Vitters

Sharlou

139.928ft Custom

Interior Design by: Rhoades Young

Exterior Design by: Tripp Design

Naval Architecture by: Tripp Design

                        56m Aria I 2012 Finalist
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Medyat

Aria I

183.727ft Custom

Interior Design by: Aylin Örs

Exterior Design by: Ayberk Apaydın

Naval Architecture by: Ark Yat

                        46m Infinity 2012 Finalist
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Cobra Yacht

Infinity

150.919ft Custom

Interior Design by: Cobra Yacht

Exterior Design by: Cobra Yacht

Naval Architecture by: Cobra Yacht