Yachting Malta feature on Yachting Supplement – It-Torċa
Left to Right:
Mr. Godwin Zammit – on behalf of Mr. John Ripard, Mrs. Roselle Borg- on behalf of Mr. Teddie Borg, Mr. Wilfred Sultana, Mrs. Dora Ripard – on behalf of Mr. Paul Ripard ,Mrs. Kristine Podesta – on behalf of Mr. Arthur Podesta, Mrs. Doreen Darmanin Kissaun – on behalf of Mr. Roland Darmanin Kissaun
The inaugural Yachting Malta Awards were held last night in the presence of some the stalwarts and key stakeholders of the yachting community.
Out of a total of seventeen submissions, the judging panel had the difficult task of selecting six individuals who, through their commitment, contribution and efforts, shaped the yachting community – as a sport and industry, as it is today.
The coveted Outstanding Contribution to Yachting was presented to the following:-
The Awards were presented by the various dignitaries present to the winners or their representatives.
The Yachting Malta Awards were supported by Mercedes-Benz, Simon Estates, Charles Grech and Transport Malta.
Joe Degabriele
Super Yacht Industry Expert
Joe Degabriele was one of the first locals to attract super yacht refits to Malta primarily through the Malta Super Yacht Services facilities, at the time part of Malta Shipyards Ltd. Under his stewardship the local capabilities to deliver high quality services increased exponentially and so did the size of the local subcontractor base benefitting from this industry. The number and the size of super yachts that started using Malta were a result of his credibility and reputation within the international industry. Whilst Joe Degabriele currently works in France the legacy of his success is still felt through the number of repeat customers that visit Malta for refit works every winter.
The Yachting Malta Awards are being supported by Mercedes-Benz, Simon Estates, Charles Grech and Transport Malta.
For reservations or further information please contact the team on awards@yachtingmalta.org or on +356 999 777 78 or +356 999 992 61
Gino Cutajar
President of the Super Yacht Industry Network (Malta)
Gino Cutajar has over the years been an active sailing enthusiast contributing his business expertise towards the development of sailing. In 1997 he was a founding member of the Malta Young Sailors’ Club and spearheaded the process to obtain the site where the Club house now stands. In 2007 he was one of the founding members of the super yacht industry network and two years after its inception he was elected president, a position he holds to date. He is a tireless worker, establishing the Super Yacht Industry Network in Malta in becoming the official recognised voice of the super yacht industry in Malta and contributing regularly at international boat shows such as the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show to ensure Malta sits firmly on the super yacht map.
The Yachting Malta Awards are being supported by Mercedes-Benz, Simon Estates, Charles Grech and Transport Malta.
For reservations or further information please contact the team on awards@yachtingmalta.org or on +356 999 777 78 or +356 999 992 61
