Yachting Malta Awards Nominees – Gino Cutajar

4th February 2017

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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

Yachting Malta Awards Nominees – Robert Corcoran

4th February 2017

Robert Corcoran

 

Robert Corcoran

Luxury Boat Captain &  Promoter  of Yachting in Malta

Captain Corcoran has been working in the Luxury Yacht field since 1984 and chooses to winter in Malta every year. More recently he bought a home on the island. He is a strong believer in supporting local businesses such as for example picking up bread for the crew from a different bakery in the area.   He does his utmost to employ, uses local contractors and does maintenance work locally. He regularly promotes Malta through his social media channels as well as through articles such as “Small but Mighty” on Superyacht News (May 2015).

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

Yachting Malta Awards Nominees – Aaron Ciantar

4th February 2017

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Aaron Ciantar

Four-time Powerboat World Champion

Aaron Ciantar grew up in the world of boat building having accompanied his father throughout his boat building activity since the late 1980’s.  Aaron’s first foray in the Powerboat P1 UIM World Championship goes back since 2004 and since then he has garnered a substantial number of accolades. His latest honour was claimed in December 2016 during a UIM organized championship (Class Vi). Ciantar has achieved best speeds, outstanding lap times and pole positions in his class whilst flying the Maltese flag in Ibiza, Terracina and Abu Dhabi.

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

Yachting Malta Awards Nominees – Kurt Arrigo

7th January 2017

Kurt Arrigo

 

ARRIGO Kurt

International Award Winning Photographer

Kurt Arrigo has been passionate about the sea from birth, counting diving, sailing and swimming amongst his foremost passions. Fittingly a significant part of Kurt’s career as a photographer has been engaged in the water. Kurt Arrigo’s career kicked off in 1992 when he was assigned to shoot the America’s Cup.  From then on he went on to capture some of the most spectacular and dramatic action at elite international sporting events around the globe. Kurt has covered several international yachting events such as the Americas Cup, the Rolex Sydney-Hobart, The Fastnet and Rolex Middle Sea Race. In 2012 he won the prestigious award for Yacht Racing Image of the Year during the World Yacht Racing Forum. His work has also been published in numerous international newspapers, magazines, websites and books, establishing Kurt as a frontrunner of International Yacht Racing Photography.

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

Yachting Malta Awards launched, support towards Euromed International Regatta announced

15th December 2016

Yachting Malta CEO Wilfrid Buttigieg announced the launch of the inaugural Yachting Malta Awards which will be held at the Westin Dragonara on the evening of the 17th February 2017.

The announcement was made at a Press conference held at the Royal Malta Yacht Club, in the presence of Hon. Chris Agius, Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport and members of the Yachting community.

“The development of yachting, both as a sport and industry, was possible as a result of the contribution of many individuals, clubs or organisations over a stretch of time. The board of Directors of Yachting Malta believes that the time is ripe for an appropriate recognition.” explained Wilfrid Buttigieg, CEO Yachting Malta. “The first edition will look at the past since the focus will be on nominations for lifetime or outstanding contributions to yachting. During the evening of the first ever Yachting Malta Awards we will announce the award categories for the subsequent edition which will range beyond outstanding awards alone and include awards such as the official, commodore, entrepreneur or young sailor of the year.”

Nominations are being accepted and are to be submitted online. Each nomination has to be supported by a substantive description together with dates of achievements mentioned in the submission.  All entries will be vetted by a Yachting Malta adjudication board, composed of Yachting Malta CEO Wilfrid Buttigieg and Directors Mr. Anthony D’Amato and Mr. Paul Muscat.  The submission of nominations will close on Friday the 10th February 2017 at noon.

During the press conference Buttigieg also announced that Yachting Malta would be, for the second year running, supporting the Mapfre Middlesea Euromed International Regatta which kicks off on Sunday 18th December and which will see around 250 sailors, representing 21 countries race in Mellieha Bay competing in Optimist and Laser Classes.

“Yachting Malta is proud to support, once again, a long standing initiative such as the Euromed Regatta which serves as an appropriate testimonial to showcase Malta’s potential as a young sailors’ destination.” observed Buttigieg.

Also addressing the press conference were the Hon. Chris Agius, Ms. Anna Rossi – Hon. Secretary, Malta Young Sailors’ Club organisers of the Mapfre Middlesea Euromed International Regatta and Mr. Felipe Navarro, CEO, Mapfre Middlesea Insurance.

Hon. Chris Agius remarked “Such events would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of volunteers whose contribution is invaluable.  The Government is working to increase Malta’s sports tourism potential and Maltese athlete’s participation abroad which has proved highly successful in sailing events such as Euromed.”

More information about the Yachting Malta Awards can be found on www.yachtingmalta.org/awards/

Yacht Racing Forum

2nd December 2016

Hosted by Yachting Malta and Yachting Events Limited, the 2016 Yacht Racing Forum saw over 300 delegates attend. Key stake holders of the Yacht Racing industry enjoyed two full days of discussions, presentations and networking opportunities in Malta.

Photo Credit: Rick Tomlinson

Pageant of the Seas

19th July 2016

The Valletta 2018 Foundation organised the Valletta Pageant of the Seas, a unique spectacle which took place in the iconic Valletta Grand Harbour on the 7th June, 2016.

The event formed part of the Valletta 2018 festivities marking the 450th anniversary since Valletta’s foundation and was a  unique activity set against the majestic backdrop of the Grand Harbour.

The show included  numerous galleys, regatta boats, power boats, yachts and carnival floats, amongst others.

Yachting Malta was one of the major supporters of this event, which is inline with its strategy to develop yachting in Malta.

2015 RC44 VALLETTA CUP

11th July 2015

Photos Courtesy of Yachting Events Ltd.
Photo Credit: Martinez Studio.es

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