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One watcher called it “Iron Chef on the water.” There’s no doubt competition was fierce during the Newport Charter Yacht Show’s Culinary Competition. Chefs were split into two classes—Grande, for yachts 100 feet and larger, and Premier, for yachts smaller than 100 feet. Participating yachts could also enter the show’s first tablescaping competition.

Check in with Icon and their new project by Ivan Erdevicki, visit the ISA yard to see the launch of their 41-meter Aziza, and swing by Sunreef to see their latest power catamaran design.

This week, check out what's happening at Vicem and Nautor's Swan and view a couple of the winners of the 2013 Asia Boating Awards hosted by Blue Inc during the Hainan Rendez-Vous.

During the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the International SeaKeepers Society honored one more one of its longest supporters and founding members—yacht owner Alexander Dreyfoos.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the winners of its 2013 Innovation Awards in Miami last week.

One of the 2012 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design & Leadership Awards ceremony’s highlights, was the award for “Business Person of the Year Award.” A well-dressed and enthusiastic audience greeted Dean du Toit, founder of National Marine Suppliers, with a standing ovation as he came to the podium to accept his award.

Glitz, glamour and Grey Goose. The first annual AIM Marine Group Editor’s Choice Awards had it all and then some. With 42 awards in 15 categories, the Editor’s Choice Awards recognize innovation, excellence and achievement throughout the boating world.

No matter how beautiful, sophisticated and stabilized a yacht is or how creative the design, few would dispute that the crew makes all the difference in a successful charter experience. More than a decade ago, Fraser Yachts instituted its annual Monaco Captains Awards. This year, about 300 people attended the black-tie event, now a staple on the busy Monaco Yacht Show calendar.

The Editor’s Choice Award is a new AIM Marine Group event, recognizing the best the boating industry has to offer. It is a fast-paced multi-media evening, featuring food from restaurateur, DJ and author Steve Mortorano.

At the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show, the International SeaKeepers Society bestowed its Seakeeper Award on Agnès Troublé, better known to the world as “agnès b,” designer and successful entrepreneur.

The International SeaKeepers Society (ISKS), a global nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the world’s oceans, was in Newport, R.I., in June. The organization held its summer gala at the New York Yacht Club at Harbour Court to coincide with the America’s Cup 45 series.