Azimut|Benetti Group is a winner at the World Yachts Trophies 2022 with five victories

Azimut|Benetti Group climbs to the top step of the podium in five different categories at the World Yacht Trophies 2022, the prestigious awards organised by Yachts France and dedicated to the best motor yachts from 14 to 140 metres launched over the last 12 months. The presentation ceremony takes place every year during the Cannes Yachting Festival.

This year it was held on Saturday September 10, 2022, during a gala evening set against the magical backdrop of the beach in front of the Carlton International and the bay of Cannes.

The jury awarded prizes to two Azimut models and three Benetti yachts. This important acknowledgement confirms the level of excellence achieved by the Group, whose yachts have once again been rewarded during the iconic Cannes Yachting Festival, thanks to their unique design, innovative technology and sustainability.

Azimut’s typically bold, contemporary design won the award for “Best Interior Design, yachts from 30 to 50 metres” with Grande 36M.

Alberto Mancini’s exterior lines meet the aesthetics of Achille Salvagni, who designed the interiors with flowing shapes and warm colour tones, in a play on full and empty volumes that transform the ambiance. The harmonious, welcoming space is characterised by objects and artistic elements inspired by the world of art and nature, for a project that is both welcoming and leaves a mark with more playful and unexpected details.

Grande 36M introduces the Infinity Skydeck, a new concept offering the first semi-walkaround upper deck on the same level. This revolutionizes the traditional layout and creates an area that didn’t exist before on boats this size. In addition, the fully recessed glazed surfaces in the skylounge extend the space out into infinity, transforming the upper deck into a glass house that can be opened on three sides.

The new Magellano line flagship Magellano 30M wins the award for “Best Layout, yachts from 14 to 30 metres”, with a design for owners who love to go on long cruises. The exterior styling by Ken Freivokh combines a hull with impressive volumes and a sleek superstructure, the distinguishing characteristic of this crossover coupe.

The key features are the vertical bow, the imposing hull sides and the protected walkways running alongside extensive glazed surfaces – over 70 square metres – that embrace and illuminate the interiors designed by Vincenzo De Cotiis.

The Italian architect designed the furnishings to be half height in fact, so as not to steal the show from the sea and sky but rather communicate with them.