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The 17th edition of the Fraser Captains’ Dinner took place on Thursday 28 September at the Monaco Yacht Club. Over 400 guests were welcomed, making the occasion one of the most popular events of the Monaco Yacht Show. The Captains’ Dinner & Awards are held every year to thank the charter captains and crew who work so hard for their guests throughout the year.

This year, the prestigious Charter Captain of the Year award went to Captain Paul McWilliams of M/Y Latiko. The crew and captain Scott Barsin of M/Y Lady Sara won the Best Charter Crew (yacht over 50m) award, while the Best Charter Crew (yacht under 50m) was awarded to Captain Massimiliano D’Arliano and the crew of M/Y Lady Dia. The awards were presented by Lisa Peck, global marketing manager; Raphael Sauleau, CEO; and Roberto Giorgi, chairman of Fraser.

This year, the 70th anniversary of the luxury yacht service provider­­, saw an incredible selection of prizes generously provided by the sponsors of the evening, many of them longstanding partners. Ulysse Nardin once again sponsored the Charter Captain of the Year award with a stunning Marine Chronometer Manufacture watch. Captain Paul was also the lucky recipient of one of the first ever revolutionary electric foldable UJET scooters, which are due to be officially launched in January. Other gifts included a drone from Equiom, a fitbit from Pantaenius, a Lalique crystal gift from Sabrina Monte Carlo, two weeks’ free berthing courtesy of Port Adriano and a magnum of Mirabeau Pure rosé.