Each year Fraser Yachts hosts one of the most popular events in the Monaco Yacht Show events calendar. This year was no exception and over 400 guests packed the decks at the Monaco Yacht Club to enjoy wine food and entertainment
The Dinner & Awards gala is held every year to thank the charter Captains and crew who work so hard for their guests throughout the year.
This year, the Charter Captain of the year award went to Captain Paul McWilliams of the motor yacht Latiko. The crew and Captain Scott Barsin of Lady Sara won the Best Charter Crew (yacht over 50m) award and the Best
Charter Crew (yacht under 50m) was awarded to Captain Massimiliano D’Arliano and the crew of Lady Dia.
The awards were presented by Lisa Peck, Global Marketing Manager of Fraser, together with Raphael Sauleau the company CEO.
Fraser Yachts is part of the Azimut-Benetti Group, the largest manufacturer of luxury yachts and are the world’s largest private group in the yachting sector is the largest luxury yacht service provider in the world, with over 150 employees and 15 offices around the globe. Services include yacht sales, charter, yacht management, crew and construction.
This year, the 70th anniversary of Fraser, saw an incredible selection of prizes generously provided by the sponsors of the evening, many of them long standing partners. Ulysse Nardin once again sponsored the Charter Captain of the year award with a stunning Marine Chronometer Manufacture watch.
The winning Captain was also the lucky recipient of one of the first ever revolutionary electric foldable UJET scooters which are due to be officially launched in January.
Other gifts included a drone from Equiom, a fitbit from Pantaenius, a Lalique crystal gift from Sabrina Monte Carlo, two weeks free berthing courtesy of Port Adriano and a magnum of Mirabeau Pure rosé.
Guests were welcomed with champagne from Perrier Jouet and after the emotionally charged awards ceremony they enjoyed a delicious buffet with foods from all around the world with wine provided by VSF and the Mirabeau vineyard.diner