25 March 2008
Press Release

The 2008 Christofle Asia Boating Awards features six new categories

The 2008 Christofle Asia Boating Awards will take place on 11 April, during China's premier boating event, the China International Boat Show. Held at the glamorous Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, this event promises to be one of the key show dates for the most important names in luxury boating throughout Asia.

The 2008 Awards return to Shanghai to mark China's growing status in the ultimate luxury product – personal yachts. Sponsored by Christofle and organised by Blu Inc Media, publisher of Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines, the 2008 Awards will feature 21 categories:

· Best Asian Megayacht Builder (over 100 feet) · Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (70-100 feet) · Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (40-70 feet) · Best Asian Motor Yacht Builder (under 40 feet) · Best Megayacht (over 100 feet) · Best Motor Yacht (70-100 feet) · Best Motor Yacht (40-70 feet) · Best Motor Yacht (under 40 feet) · Best Sailing Yacht (50-100 feet) · Best Sailing Yacht (under 50 feet) · Best Asian Marina/Yacht Club of the Year · Best New Asian Marina/Yacht Club of the Year · Best Asia-based Charter Company · Best Asian Maritime Capital · Best Yacht Management Services · Personality of the Year · Yachting Event of the Year · Best Print Creative of the Year · Best Asian Brand Presence · Most Innovative Interior Yacht Design of the Year · Most Innovative Exterior Yacht Design of the Year

The winners will be announced around the world through the international media, including special features in Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines.

The final voting process will be carried out by a panel of judges consisting of experts from the marine and insurance industries. To ensure the complete transparency and high credibility of the awards, the voting process will be placed under the supervision of Stevenson Wong & Co. law firm.

For more information

Tel: +852 21652800
Email: queries@bluincmedia.com
Website: www.asiaboatingawards.com

About Asia-Pacific Boating

With a heritage spanning thirty years, and a reputation amongst Asia Pacific's yachting enthusiasts for being the leading source of news and information on the luxury boating and yachting industry, Asia-Pacific Boating is the most established and respected boating magazine in the region.
www.asia-pacificboating.com

About China Boating

China's first luxury yachting magazine. Strongly established as the official publication of the China Boat Show, China Boating reaches the wealthiest Chinese entrepreneurs and established tycoons.
www.china-boating.com