Sunsail Awarded Best Asia-Based Charter Company
by Kate Elkington on 17 Apr 2005
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Sunsail was awarded the Best Asia-Based Charter Company at the inaugural Christofle Asia Boating Awards, which were announced at the China International Boat Show in Shanghai on 11 April 2005.
The awards were presented at a lavish black-tie gala dinner sponsored by Remy Martin at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, with over 300 VIP guests in attendance including Chinese government officials, business leaders and prominent identities within the international yachting industry.
The many special guests included Li Quanhai, Secretary General of the Chinese Yachting Association, and Wang Chaoyong, Chairman of China Equity Investment, the man spearheading the first-ever Chinese entry in the 2007 America's Cup.
A panel of 12 Asia-based judges decided the Christofle Asia Boating Awards.
Nominations were announced in Asia-Pacific Boating (March-April 2005) and China Boating (Spring 2005) magazines, creators of the awards.
Sunsail’s Asia Pacific bases include Thailand (Phuket), Malaysia (Langkawi), French Polynesia (Raiatea) and Australia (Whitsundays).
Sunsail has announced a special 'Freedom Deal' to make it even more affordable to enjoy a sailing holiday from its Thailand and Malaysia bases.
When you book a Sunsail charter holiday from Phuket or Langkawi between 1 May and 31 October 2005, you can enjoy up to 4 nights sailing absolutely FREE. (Conditions apply).
Pay for 7 nights and sail for 9 – receive 2 NIGHTS FREE! Pay for 10 nights and sail for 14 – receive 4 NIGHTS FREE!
Christofle Asia Boating Awards 2005 - Winners
Best Asia-based Charter Company – winner, Sunsail Asia
Best Asian Megayacht Builder (100ft-plus) – winner, Cheoy Lee (China)
Best Asian Yacht Builder (under 100ft) – winner, DK Yachts (Malaysia)
Best Megayacht* (100ft-plus) – winner, Capri (Lurssen, Germany)
Best Motoryacht* (under 100ft) – winner, Azimut 68S (Azimut, Italy)
Best Sailing Yacht Brand – winner, Swan (Finland)
Best Brand Presence in Asia – winner, Ferretti Yachts (Italy)
Best Asian Boat Show – winner, China International Boat Show
Best Asian Marina – winner, Aberdeen Marina Club (Hong Kong)
Best Asian Maritime City – winner, Hong Kong (China)
Personality of the Year – winner, Yin Jian (China)
Yachting Event of the Year - winner, Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race (Australia)
* Open to yachts that featured in Asia-Pacific Boating/China Boating magazines in 2004
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