BENETTI: DOUBLE WIN AT THE BOAT INTERNATIONAL WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS 2021

There was also a judges commendation for M/Y “Luminosity”, the world’s largest hybrid yacht. During the World Superyacht Awards ceremony on September 5th, Benetti’s first Oasis 40M, serial-awardee M/Y “Rebeca”, won the “Displacement Motor Yachts 499GT and below and 40M and above” category. The judges’ initial focus was on 40.8m Rebeca’s attractive exterior design by RWD, which drew compliments for its stylish appearance and spacious, fully-featured decks. They unanimously admired the beach area at the yacht’s stern, where fold-down bulwarks and a submersible bathing platform/passerelle greatly increase its size and connection with the sea, while they considered the large six-square-metre, glass-backed infinity pool to be a rare feature for a yacht of this size. The judges admired the seamless division between the outdoor living spaces and the spacious accommodation, designed by Bonetti/ Kozerski Architecture. This makes the most of the huge panoramic windows, many of them fully opening, and brings chic sophistication to a relaxed and uncluttered living space. Other notable features include a completely rethought wheelhouse with a minimalist steering console and floor-to-ceiling windows. The icing on the cake is its perfectly optimised naval architecture from P.L. Ausonio that provides a top speed of 18 knots, good seakeeping and a low fuel consumption of 89 litres per hour at its economical cruise of 11 knots. The Oasis 40M amplifies contact with the water and the authenticity of life onboard in a dynamic style that is chic and refined. She is the first yacht to feature the OASIS DECK, a unique feature created to combine five key characteristics to superyacht owners who desire a less formal brand of luxury. Benetti megayacht M/Y “Alfa” (formerly “Alkhor”) claimed first place in another key category for the brand, “Displacement Motor Yachts 1000GT to 1599GT”. The judge’s marking of each yacht in this category is divided into six segments covering every aspect of the vessel from exterior styling, interior and exterior design, quality of construction, layout and technical aspects. Her exterior, drawn by Benetti’s own design team who were also responsible for her naval architecture, fully satisfies today’s client demand for elegance and unity with the yacht’s maritime surroundings.