Sailing into hearts of top judges

SHE’S the Gold Coast’s own multimillion-dollar baby — and now she’s stealing hearts overseas.

The $13 million Cambria II, designed and built at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious World Superyacht Awards — the Oscars of boating — with the winner announced in April at a gala event in Venice, Italy.

The nomination caps off a huge year for Coomera-based boatbuilder Azzura Marine whose reputation hit the big time with the launch of the vintage-styled 30.5m vessel at the 2006 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.