In pictures: The World Superyacht Awards 2019 judging weekend

The judging weekend for the World Superyacht Awards 2019 took place from February 28 - March 2 at the stunning Cowdray House in West Sussex, UK. Boat International Media would like to thank Owners’ Club Partner NetJets for their support, Justerini & Brooks for providing the wine for the weekend as well as Barts Bar and Grey Goose for providing the cocktails on Friday evening.

Dick Raper, chairman of the judges and owner of Atalante, welcomes the judges and their partners to Cowdray House.

While the judges’ meeting took place, the judges’ partners enjoyed a variety of social activities including a private tour of Pallant House Gallery, which houses one of the best collections of 20th century British art in the world, and a private art class with David Cranswick, the artist in residence at Cowdray Studio.

After a day of judging, guests were invited to a 1920s themed dinner which took place at Buck Hall in Cowdray House.

Cocktails were provided by Grey Goose and Barts Bar, a quirky 1920s-themed bar located on the prestigious Sloane Avenue in the heart of London's Chelsea.

Stewart Campbell, editor of Boat International, addresses and thanks the World Superyacht Awards judges.

Nina Vibe-Petersen, Sebastian Vibe-Petersen, Natalie Boesen, and Kim Vibe-Petersen, owner of Parsifal III and Q.

Barry Houghton, owner of Globas, with Sophie Bonvin and Henk Koster.

Anil Thadani, owner of Latitude, and Kathleen Brown.

Jan-Eric Österlund, former owner of sailing yacht Adele.