2013 Newport Boat Show Announces Annual Yacht Awards

Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the 2013 Newport International Boat Show, announced the results of this year’s Newport For New Products Awards. Judged during the opening day of the Newport International Boat Show and announced at an awards ceremony, the 8th annual NFNP winners are:

Best New Sailboat: Leonardo Yachts Eagle 44 presented by Rogers Yacht Sales of Groton, CT

Best New Powerboat: Greenline GL 40 by Seaway Yachts presented by Russo Marine of Medford, MA

Best New Boating Product: Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit presented by Garmin of Olathe, KS

Best New Sailboat 30’ and Over: Leonardo Yachts Eagle 44 presented by Rogers Yacht Sales of Groton, CT

Best New Sailboat Under 30’: J88 by J/Boats of Newport, RI

Best New Powerboat 30’ and Over: Greenline GL 40 by Seaway Yachts presented by Russo Marine of Medford, MA

Best New Powerboat Under 30’: The Southport 29 FE by Southport Boats of Augusta, ME

Peoples Choice Award: Alerion 41 by Alerion Yachts of Warren, RI

A highlight of the industry, NFNP entries were open to domestic and foreign products launched in the U.S. after April 1, 2013 that made their boat show debut at Newport. Show attendees selected the People’s Choice Award winner; all other category winners were selected by a team of industry experts on the basis of innovation, value to the consumer, safety and aesthetics.

“We were extremely impressed by the number and quality of entries for this year’s awards,” said Tom Delotto, director of Newport Exhibition Group.“ This is a new record for the Newport for New Products program, and we are pleased to have these boats and products represent all of the new and exciting introductions at the Newport International Boat Show.”

The Newport International Boat Show opened on Thursday, September 12 and continues through Sunday, September 15, 2013 along the Newport Waterfront on America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in – water boat shows in the country, this year’s event had over 750 exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style from 15 to 85 feet, and a wide variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters.