Audemars Piguet to Sponsor World Superyacht Awards 2009

Boat International Media are delighted to announce a partnership with luxury watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet who will sponsor the fourth annual World Superyacht Awards in 2009.

In partnering with Boat International Media, the superyacht industry's leading global media group, Audemars Piguet is as committed and passionate about yachting today as it has been since its very beginnings. As early as 1985, the brand accompanied Pierre Fehlman in his round-the-world team race. In 2000, it discovered the America's Cup with the first Swiss challenge, Be hAPpy, before supporting Alinghi throughout its successive victories in the 31st and 32nd America's Cup.

"Audemars Piguet is delighted to collaborate with Boat International Media on the occasion of the World Superyacht Awards. Watchmaking meets yachting through emotions, refinement, performance, innovation and expertise and this exciting new partnership will enable us to share the values and passions of Audemars Piguet with a global audience of yachting enthusiasts." declared M. Philippe Merk, CEO of Audemars Piguet who will be attending the prestigious award ceremony at Guildhall.

Table applications for the World Superyacht Awards ceremony and gala evening at London's Guildhall on Saturday 16th May close on Saturday 21st March - click here to book your table now!

For further information on the World Superyacht Awards, please visit www.worldsuperyachtwards.com or contact:

Alice C. I'Anson Widdows
Boat International Media
Business Development Director - Events
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9338
Mob: +44 (0) 7591 006 250
Email: alice.widdows@boatinternationalmedia.com

Holly Lunn
Boat International Media
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 9336
Email: holly.lunn@boatinternationalmedia.com