Kingship Marine has delivered an Express Ferry cruiser to Delta Marina, whose first customers have had approvals for private moorings at the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter.
The Taxi sign resembles those on Hong Kong’s red taxis
The new Delta Marina & Express Service in Hong Kong has received its first purpose-built Express Ferry, which was built by Kingship Marine. Topped by a ‘TAXI’ sign like those on the city’s red taxis, the Express Ferry is a customised version of Kingship’s 38ft Patrol vessel, with a deep V-shaped hull, aluminium construction and a cruising speed of 25-30 knots.
The entire seating area is covered by a hardtop
The Express Ferry will transport customers and crew to and from major public piers in Hong Kong to Delta Marina, a fully-serviced private mooring facility at the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter, which is situated opposite Mui Wo on the southeast coast of Lantau. Before the marina is fully operational, the Express Ferry is available for day charter and on demand point-to-point trips.
Delta Marina & Express Service will offer 600 moorings south of Lantau and a fast transfer service from multiple locations across Hong Kong.
Delta Marina was announced earlier this year and applications by its first clients for private moorings have been approved by the Marine Department.
The Express Ferry provides comfortable seating
Bart Kimman of Delta Marina said: “The Marine Department has started issuing approvals on private mooring applications from Delta Marina customers, and is still processing other applications. We request those with approvals in-hand or those who haven’t applied but are still potentially interested in mooring at Delta Marina to get in touch, so we can work with you on designing the optimal ground tackle and mooring for your specific vessel.”
This year’s Monaco Yacht Show featured over 100 yachts and 19,000 visitors, both well down on previous highs but in line with a new focus for the world’s premier superyacht event.
Monaco Yacht Show organisers announced that this year’s new-look edition featured 19,000 visitors, a significant drop from over 31,000 in the previous edition two years ago. The four-day show in late September featured 101 yachts in the water compared to 125 in the 2019 edition, then described as the biggest since the show was founded in 1991.
Yachts ranged from Bluegame’s new BG72 up to the 108m (354ft) Benetti IJE, while new features included invitation-only Wednesday, visitor badge categories, a sailing yacht section and the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub.
Travel constraints and health regulations were among factors cited for the drop in attendance on Monaco’s quaysides. However, organisers said they had expected a reduced turnout this year as the “objective was to decrease the number of visitors, while focusing on specific profiles and facilitating connections between exhibitors and their targeted clientele”.
As well as effectively targeting more serious buyers, the remit was to attract potential future yacht buyers with the wealth but without previous exposure to yachting.
Theo Hooning, Secretary General of SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association), said: “This was the first opportunity to see the results of a change in approach to the show, by placing the focus firmly on the customers of the industry rather than the business activities within it. The result was a more relaxed atmosphere. With no overcrowding of the quays, the experience for those customers was much more in line with the superyacht experience itself.”
The changes to the show followed feedback from exhibitors that began ahead of the cancellation of last year’s edition, with show organiser Informa creating an advisory Steering Committee made up of decision-makers from the yachting industry.
On the day before the show, the fifth edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit featured about 60 owners, charterers and future buyers or their representatives. Participants had the opportunity to talk with speakers, designers, brokers and builders about yacht construction, chartering or purchasing projects.
The show started with an invitation-only opening day on the Wednesday that included 300 guests invited by the organisers. Targets included yacht owners and future yacht buyers and charterers, who had a more exclusive experience and easier access to the Dockside Area, where they were able to see yachts and tenders, and meet designers, brokers and shipyards.
Among other novelties, the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub was created to offer visitors an understanding of a custom yacht’s construction process. It also offered a look into the future of superyacht design with lectures by designers Espen Øino, Winch Design, Sam Sorgiovanni, Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design, and Luiz De Basto Designs.
The figure of 101 yachts was up on the organisers’ initial expectations of up to 90 yachts, while the eventual total of 440 exhibitors was also up on the earlier prediction of 300.
After IJE (2019), the 95m Lürssen Kismet (2014), new 94m Feadship Viva (2021) and 92m Nobiskrug Tatoosh (2000) were the next longest yachts on the display. The Nobiskrug Artefact and Bilgin Tatiana, both 80m, were also among 14 superyachts over 70m.
The new 65m Zazou was among five Benettis on show, Damen Yachting premiered its 55m Time Off, while there were four builds by its sister brand Amels.
Azimut superyachts included its new 38m flagship Grande Trideck, Ferretti Group’s four-strong display featured the second Pershing 140, while seven Sunseeker builds include the yard’s new 90 Ocean, among five yachts exhibited by Sunseeker Monaco.
Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser and Northrop & Johnson were among leading global brokerage houses, who represented almost 60 per cent of yachts on display.
The new sailing area featured a dozen yachts, ranging from a Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran (Double Happiness) to the 54.3m Shenandoah of Sark built in 1902 and exhibited by Fraser, while the Swan 120 was among world premieres.
Although numbers were down, the total worth of superyachts on display in Port Hercule was estimated at an impressive €3.6 billion, close to the €4 billion cited in 2019.
Gaëlle Tallarida, General Director of the Monaco Yacht Show, said: “We worked alongside stakeholders from across the industry to put on a show that meets their expectations and, more specifically, those of their clientele.
“The 2021 MYS appears to have benefited from the excitement spurred by this reunion, as well as from the favourable state of the market, with an increase in yacht sales over the last 18 months. Clients have turned to yachting to escape the gloomy context that the pandemic has brought about and the frustration of having their freedom restricted.
“Therefore, 2021 has been a win-win for everyone involved in yachting. Thanks to the Steering Committee founded this year, we intend to pursue our collaboration to further improve the MYS for the 2022 edition.” The next edition of the Monaco Yacht Show has been scheduled for September 28-October 1, 2022. www.monacoyachtshow.com
After stunning sales in September, the Group has announced that its orders in the first nine months of 2021 have exceeded US$1 billion.
Riva 68’ Diable was among Ferretti Group’s world premieres at Cannes
Ferretti Group has reported another record-breaking month, with new orders in September exceeding €220 million (US$254 million). September is traditionally the busiest season in Europe for boat shows and this year included the Cannes Yachting Festival, Genoa International Boat Show and Monaco Yacht Show, with Ferretti Group having a strong presence at each.
The Pershing 6X was another new model revealed in September
September’s sales meant the Group’s order intake for the first three-quarters – or nine months – of 2021 exceeded €900 million (US$1.04 billion). The figures include growth in steel and aluminium superyachts built at the Ancona Superyacht Yard, which produces the largest Riva and Pershing models and CRN’s
superyachts.
On the production side, Ferretti Group delivered over 160 boats from January to September including Fifty, the second hull of Riva’s flagship 50 Metri model.
New models from the Ferretti Group fleet
Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, said:“For Ferretti Group, 2021 is like one of those wonderful films that make you dream from beginning to end. It got off to a great start and is continuing to deliver spectacular results, with great plot twists like this outstanding performance put in by steel and aluminium superyachts. But the excitement isn’t over yet, with a few more months of nice surprises ahead and what is bound to be a grand finale.” www.ferrettigroup.com www.ferrettigroupasiapacific.com
Sayris Capital: A Leader in Sustainability Investment
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Get to know Asia’s leading private investment firm in the area of sustainable food and medicine technology.
By Terence Ruis
Image: Anil T Prabhakar
Sayris Capital, established in 2019 in Singapore, is Asia’s leading private investment firm, which focuses on driving a sustainable global Food & Medicine ecosystem. It was founded by a group of sustainability enthusiasts, keen on establishing a thematic and operational approach to sustainability investment.
At the risk of oversimplification, Sayris Capital’s goal is to bring forward the fourth industrial revolution and empower individuals and businesses to revolutionize the future of food, health, and healthcare with climate-conscious solutions. Its co-founders, Daniel Rajesh and Haryanto Soemito, are both entrepreneurs, investment veterans and sustainability thought leaders.
Daniel has held multiple leadership positions in his career, including stints at Procter & Gamble and Autodesk. He is also an active proponent for climate action, speaking at multiple sustainability investment and life sciences events around the world. Meanwhile, Haryanto brings to the table over a decade’s worth of investment venture building experience. He was previously a venture partner of a boutique Greentech venture capital in Indonesia, focusing on smart city solutions. His commitment to climate action began after losing his mother and best friend to cancer. It was a turning point in his life that shifted his mandate to improving the food and medical ecosystem for the current and future generations.
To find out a little more about the work Sayris Capital is doing, we caught up with Daniel and Haryanto for a quick chat. Here, they shed light on the company’s mission and how they’re setting about it.
Daniel Rajesh. Image: Sayris Capital
Can you tell us about Sayris Capital and the structure of the funds you are managing?
Sayris Capital was incorporated in British Virgin Island, regulated by UK law, and formed from a deep insight into climate change and environmental challenges that humanity is facing today. Prior to Sayris, we [Daniel and Haryanto] were building solar farms across South East Asia while understanding the economics of renewable energy. Our collective insight on environmental awareness in the space and the nurtured investor and government relationships led us to build Sayris.
Sayris was inspired by the Greek Goddess of Agriculture, Ceres, to empower climate action through capital and innovation, starting by solving one global crisis at a time. In this journey, we have discovered numerous lucrative impact investment options for investors while contributing positively to people and the planet.
The fund structure Sayris chose is the Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund (LPF), arguably the most attractive fund structure recently launched less than a year ago. LPF features domicile flexibility and legal protections that are comparable to those found in other jurisdictions, such as Delaware and the Cayman Islands.
While the fund’s focus is on Agritech, we have deep-dived into the alternative protein and plant-based sector that has shown significant impact on the climate with impressive returns from our track records.
What are the key propositions of Sayris Capital? How innovative is your vision in the agriculture & medical fields?
Our aim is to be one of the first ESG-compliant plant-based Agritech and Medtech investment companies in the Asia-Pacific region. We are tackling global critical problems such as deforestation, irresponsible animal agriculture, food supply crisis & opioid crisis with simple climate-conscious, nature-based solutions.
Innovation is in our DNA. With our investments, we empower tech-led companies that conduct deep research & development on sustainable products and solutions. We also focus on investments in sustainable products and solutions offered that embrace carbon neutral/negative concepts.
Haryanto Soemito. Image: Sayris Capital
You are persistent about the prospects of AgriTech & MedTech, which numbers and research papers would you say sustain your vision?
By 2050, the world’s population will reach an estimated 10 billion people. The new generation of consumers will need to be climate-friendly with healthy and sustainable diets. Alternative proteins are gaining popularity and becoming mainstream, with high retention rates. Plant-based and alternative proteins are becoming more cost-effective than animal meat as a result of technological advancements.
We have seen the likes of Credit Suisse, Bloomberg Intelligence, and more backing the prospects of this field. According to Credit Suisse, the size of the alternative meat and dairy market is estimated to reach USD $1.4 trillion by 2050, given the current growth rate. Similarly, Bloomberg Intelligence in their report “Plant-Based Foods Poised for Explosive Growth” predicts the market to soar to USD $162 billion by 2030. We have seen AgriTech startups raise USD $30 billion in funding in 2020 and USD $24 billion in just the 1st half of 2021 which is a testament to the year-on-year growth potential the market expects from this space.
While the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the food production and supply chain, there has been a paradigm shift in consumption habits away from traditionally consumed meat and towards plant-based alternative proteins. We saw retail sales of meat alternatives in APAC rise to an estimated USD $1 billion in 2020, with 83 per cent of consumers identifying protein as the most important ingredient in any meal. The innovations in the field of alternative proteins are very promising and the market trends that we are seeing today are backed by strong research data. This, thereby, reinforces our vision for Sayris Capital.
Hatyanto Soemito. Image: Sayris Capital
You state “The goal is to be able to invest in companies that provide sustainable products and solutions that help in generating income for investors while adding value to the society as a whole”, tell us more about the concept of Impact Investing?
Our framework for the evaluation of a sustainable company goes through a rigorous due diligence process. Basic environmental health & safety, natural resource preservation and management, social issues, and corporate governance standards must be met. Other metrics include diversity in management teams, sustainable vendor strategies, and proactive investment of resources into R&D.
We also evaluate planet-specific impact GP metrics such as carbon footprint, green elements of a company’s business model, GHG estimates, water use, and carbon emission reduction. People-specific impact metrics will include the number of patients treated, job creation, and employability. There is no shortcut in these evaluations. A holistic approach is needed to empower the companies that align with our principles and values.
How do you define “Sustainability”? How innovative are the vision and the measurement tools you have put in place?
Sustainability starts from the individual and extends further to family and business or work. We start with actions as simple as recycling, reusing, or upcycling existing products, the conscientious purchasing of environmentally friendly products, and consuming sustainably sourced food.
Regarding our innovative vision, we recently mandated that the LFCA-initiated “Sustainability Clause” will be incorporated into both default term sheets and shareholder agreements to analyse carbon emissions and ESG strategies that align with the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). This is a public pledge to include ESG factors in investment decision-making and active ownership.
Some examples of metrics are social or green elements of business models, job creation, workers’ welfare and safety, and water use.
Through our fund admin, we incorporated measurement tools, such as SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation), to measure our ESG metrics and ensure responsible ESG reporting to avoid greenwashing.
Tell us more about your interest in plant-based techniques and for some of the most innovative start-ups growing fast across the globe?
Precision Fermentation is one of our areas of interest. It uses microbial hosts as “factories” where cells can manufacture precise chemicals to improve the sensory and functional attributes of plant-based or cell-based goods. This method is used to manufacture Impossible Foods’ heme protein, which is the component that gives its plant-based burgers their famous iron-rich texture.
While Precision Fermentation may appear to be a novel technique, it has been around for quite some time. Previously, rennet from a calf’s stomach was required to curdle milk for dairy cheese production by separating the whey from casein, but animal rights activists put pressure on manufacturers to avoid animal cruelty.
At the same time, animal rennet became more expensive. Scientists subsequently used Precision Fermentation technology to synthesise rennet in microorganisms, resulting in the development of non-animal rennet. In terms of medicines, insulin for diabetes was previously extracted from the stomachs of pigs, but through Precision Fermentation, it was safely synthesised without causing animal suffering.
Fermentation, according to global alternative protein specialists and food industry stakeholders, is “critical” to the advancement of alternative protein solutions in the face of climate change, increased food shortages, supply chain disruptions, and health problems.
Image: Sayris Capital
Sayris Capital is led by grounded and experienced founders, does that make you stand out from other investment firms in Southeast Asia?
We have a unique team, which has over 50 years of experience in capital markets, consumer goods, and food supply chain. Our access to capital and deal flow is across the globe, from San Francisco to Israel and Singapore.
Our decision-making process is a strategy that blends both financial and global insights with industry, brands, and data through a wide network of Public Listed companies. In addition, our data analytics helps us stand out from the regional players. We are a highly specialised fund with strategic business development and geographical expansion value-add for our partners.
How strong is your team of advisers? How do you select projects in which you invest?
We have an excellent team of advisors with over 50 years’ worth of expertise collectively in capital markets, AgriTech and Medtech. This enables us to source for deals effectively across the globe with support with clarity to support our vision.
Our team of advisors includes Carol Pepper who leads Pepper International and Yip Hon Mun, who is a private investor and CIO of Noroo Holdings Singapore. Both have extensive experience in the wealth and private client asset management industry and are active investors and advisors in the alternative protein space.
Regarding project selection, we have a rigorous process of deal sourcing, selection, value creation, and exit strategy before we choose our investee companies. The breadth of our deal sourcing comes from a global network of syndicates, accelerators and business networks in partnership with fund managers in the industry gives us access to over 1000s of deals filtered to qualified 20 companies to capital placements.
How would you define your investor network? How successful have you been at fundraisings? What kind of family offices and private investors should approach you?
We have access to investors from Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, and New York predominantly. In the past year, we have raised over USD25 million to be deployed in the alternative protein space. Following our initial thesis, we are launching this fund with more of the same deals and growing with the ecosystem as investors have seen over 85% uplift in value within the year.
An ideal investor for us would be one that is an enlightened investor with a passion to multiply assets on ESG compliant planet- and people-based investments. We are on the hunt for a sophisticated investor or one that is seeking to be more sophisticated in their investment approach as our exclusive deal flows are available only to partners who have similar principles or long-term growth strategies with the emerging climate-conscious companies.
You are now raising more funds from investors. Where do you see Sayris Capital in three years?
We envision ourselves as one of the leading climate action funds in Asia with focus areas in Alternative Protein, the Carbon Credits market, and Botanical Wellness.
We are constantly in conversation with policymakers globally to enable innovation and technology to bring wellness to our communities. We are committed to being the voice that democratises technology and capital from the West to the East and vice versa.
Sayris Capital seeks to lead by solving one global problem at a time.
For more information about Sayris Capital click here.
A world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the Bali 4.2 sail cat slips between the Catspace and upcoming 4.4 to offer remarkable living spaces, highlighted by an expansive foredeck, flybridge lounging and the remarkably roomy saloon created by the signature ‘Bali door’. By Emmanuel Van Deth.
The 4.2 is among five sailing models Bali has launched in the past two years
It has been seven years since Bali began to make a name for itself by debuting its first models at the 2014 Cannes Yachting Festival. The DNA of the brand remains unchanged: maximum volume and pleasure, ease of use and disappearance of the internal/external divide on demand.
As for the new models, they’re being rolled out rapidly. Aside from the flagship 5.4, the other five sailing yachts in the current range have all been released in the last two years. After the Catspace Sail (Review Issue 56) premiered at Boot Dusseldorf last year, the Bali 4.8 (Review, Issue 59) and 4.6 followed.
This year, the French shipyard has splashed the 4.2, which had its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, while the 4.4 is the next addition to the modern fleet.
Bali performance is inherited from parent company Catana Group
Comparing the new 4.2 to predecessors like the 4.1 and 4.3, there have been few changes to the coachroof: the nacelle is still topped by a large roof overhang. The hulls have numerous openings integrated into a black reveal – note the double function of longitudinal reinforcement and rain shield. The hulls feature bows that are stubby and inverted.
However, for those who feel the different Balis look too alike to be easily identified, you should be able to recognise the 4.2: it’s currently the brand’s only model with a spreader-less rig. The aluminium mast is slightly bigger in fore-and-aft section to ensure optimum stiffness with a pair of cap-shrouds and lowers.
The French builder’s 4.2 measures 42ft 2in in length
This formula has the advantage, at comparable weight and cost, of simplifying the setting-up of the standing rigging and improving aerodynamics. Some might suggest that the windage of a Bali is large enough that airflow through the rig might not make much difference … well, it does.
EXPANSIVE DECK SPACE
It’s tricky to explain the aft cockpit as it’s really an integrated part of the nacelle. On the 4.2, the iconic lifting ‘Bali door’ is 11ft wide and 7ft 2in tall and opens or closes the living space on demand, depending on the conditions. In closed mode, there’s enough room to move around outside and even enjoy the bench seat.
The 4.2 has two large sugarscoops, joined by an uninterrupted platform, overhung by tilting stainless steel davits. This is also where you access the engine compartments, where the liferaft is stowed and there are lockers here, too. On the starboard side, a plancha-style barbecue can be fitted.
Options include a plancha-style barbecue in the aft cockpit
The flybridge is accessed by steps moulded into both sides. Like the side-decks – minimum 2ft wide – moving about on deck is made safe by numerous handrails and guard wires.
The sail manoeuvring station, lower down, is equipped with a battery of clutches and three winches. The two on the outside are cleverly angled to receive the gennaker or spinnaker sheets. The whole system is operational and intuitive. Only the port winch is a little bit far away.
The helm bimini is somewhat low when standing, but this helps maintain the mainsail area, which remains easily accessible. The bench seat can accommodate two adults, then there’s the central lounge pad and the aft sundeck, allowing for a total of six people up top.
Classic Bali features include the forward door and the solid foredeck
The enormous solid foredeck features a huge, almost full-beam sunbathing area plus a sunken cockpit with table that connects to the forward saloon door. The total deck area is 852sqft, almost 80sqm, which is 10 per cent more than competitors’ models of this length.
Anchoring operations are well managed with a recessed and integrated bow roller, a large chain locker and a powerful windlass. A cut-out is provided in the deck to monitor the anchor and chain. A very deep locker has been moulded out under the benches. A 5ft 5in watertight door provides direct access to the nacelle, while an 8in sill protects the interior from any unwanted water ingress
OPEN INDOORS
When all the doors, the forward hatch and the lateral bay windows aft are open, the living area does not give the feeling of being inside, which is one of the major appeals of Bali models.
When the ‘Bali door’ is raised, the interior enjoys extra space, natural light and ventilation
In a few seconds, however, the saloon can be enclosed. The headroom is generous, varying between 6ft 6in and 6ft 10in.
Six people can sit at the dining table – two sizes are available – without feeling crowded and eight people would still have elbow room. To starboard, there’s the option of two comfortable lounge chairs or a sofa and forward is the huge, 326-litre refrigerator/freezer unit.
Forward, down a small step, is the chart table to starboard, the foredeck door and the galley to port. The excellent galley has an L-shaped countertop forward and a long counter with sink in the centre, with enormous storage space under both.
The large fridge has a 326-litre capacity
The model presented to us in Canet-en-Roussillon, Bali’s home on France’s south coast, featured the three-cabin version with the port hull dedicated to the owner, while a four-cabin version is also available. Four wide steps on each side lead down to the hulls.
The owner’s suite includes a bench seat and a dressing table/desk, with the bathroom forward. The bed is 5ft 7in wide and it’s the same in the other aft cabin, while the bed in the forward starboard cabin is 5ft 1in wide. The two guest cabins have their own head and sink but share a shower. The forepeaks can also be fitted out, with a berth to starboard and head to port.
Situated forward of the saloon, the roomy galley features counters and storage on three sides
SETTING SAIL
During our sea trial, there was no wind as we cleared port, but we had a residual swell out of the southeast, so we began by testing the engines. Our test boat was equipped with the optional 45hp Yanmars rather than the standard 30hps.
The upper deck provides plenty of lounging space
I set the speed of both engines to 2,200rpm, which gave a boat speed of just over seven knots with a consumption of 6.4 litres per hour. Counting a safety reserve of 15 per cent, the Bali 4.2 could cruise over 600 miles at this speed.
No matter how hard the Bali is sailed, whether into waves or with them on the quarter, it’s clear that the careful structure, deep hull ribs and integral deck ensure solid rigidity – and the absence of squeaking.
In the three-cabin layout, the port hull is dedicated to the owner’s suite
Passage through the water is smooth when sailing, without the nacelle making contact. The wind eventually settled in and the gennaker was unfurled to accompany the main. Despite the swell trying its best to unhook the sails from the wind, the Bali managed to make four knots in the little six-knot breeze, although obviously more wind is needed for the 4.2’s fine hulls to demonstrate their potential.
On the other hand, good passage though the water bodes well for comfortable passage making and we appreciated the direct, rather soft feel to the helm. The self-tacking jib and the double-purchase system for the mainsheet are simple and work perfectly.
The 4.2 is among Bali’s six sailing models from 40-54ft
For its 42ft length and 23ft-plus beam, the 4.2 offers remarkable space and comfort. It’s almost like being at home, with its huge social areas, spacious galley and comfortable cabins, while a rigid, safe platform and fine hulls will allow for nice sailing in medium airs. www.bali-catamarans.com
An Azimut 95 RPH, Solstice is the latest sale by Adam Blackmore of Fraser Hong Kong, who recently attended the survey, sea trial and closing of the sale in Europe.
Solstice is a 2017 Azimut 95 RPH
Fraser Hong Kong has helped sell Solstice, a 93ft (29.5m) Azimut delivered in 2017. Now with only 700 hours on her engines, the model is part of the Azimut 95 RPH (Raised Pilot House) series and is scheduled to arrive in Asia from Italy in December.
Adam Blackmore and Alex Krykanyuk
Adam Blackmore of Fraser Hong Kong represented the buyer, while Alex Krykanyuk from Fraser Monaco represented the seller of the yacht, with both brokers attending the closing aboard Solstice in international waters in late September.
Solstice is expected in Asia in December
Blackmore said: “The transaction was one of the smoothest of my career. The client had never visited the yacht, which is testament to the trust he put in us. Alex from our Monaco office was on hand throughout the sale, making the client feel even more at ease. A big thanks to the captain and crew who were more than helpful during the detailed survey process.”
Solstice features an interior by Carlo Galeazzi
Features include a bar, barbecue and crane on the flybridge, a modern interior designed by Carlo Galeazzi and accommodation for 12 guests in five cabins. “Solstice is presented in turnkey condition,” Fraser stated. “She is the most customised motor yacht of this series with an impressive list of amenities and upgrades specially created for this vessel.”
Over the summer, Blackmore represented the buyer of the 40m Silentworld, which was one of the largest yachts for sale in the Pacific region and has already been delivered to her new owner in Hong Kong.
The new Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong has been awarded 5 Gold Anchor status by the Marina Industries Association.
Lantau Yacht Club can accommodate megayachts up to 100m
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia has awarded Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) with 5 Gold Anchor status a year after the club’s soft opening in September 2020. The typhoon-sheltered marina is in Discovery Bay on Lantau Island and is the city’s first purpose-built superyacht facility.
Ivan Lee, Vice President of Lantau Yacht Club, said: “We are delighted Lantau Yacht Club has been accredited as a 5 Gold Anchor Marina on its first anniversary. All infrastructure and facilities, on water and on shore, were designed and built according to the most stringent requirements.
“The systems, procedures and customer service have been carefully crafted to offer an outstanding environment and experience. Lantau Yacht Club will challenge its own status quo and provide a holistic yachting experience for our members and visitors, making it the preferred yachting destination in Hong Kong and in the region.”
Lantau Yacht Club has 148 berths for boats from 10-60m
Five Gold Anchors is among the highest accolades that the industry awards and is reserved for marinas that offer customers consistently high standards of service and facilities. Lantau Yacht Club offers 148 berths ranging from 10m to 60m and is the first marina in Hong Kong capable of accommodating superyachts up to about 100m.
Andrew Chapman, President of MIA, said: “We are very proud to accredit Lantau Yacht Club as a Gold Anchor Marina. Each rated marina is subject to a rigorous, independent audit of their services and facilities.”
The audit assesses 86 separate criteria covering management processes, the condition and maintenance of the marina, environmental practices, and ancillary facilities and services. www.lantauyachtclub.com www.marinas.net.au
Issue 60’s round-up of developments at marinas across Asia includes updates on Lantau Yacht Club’s first member yachts, moorings available in the nearby Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter and other updates from around Hong Kong.
The French catamaran builder has extended its agreement with Yacht Sourcing as its dealer in Indonesia.
Yacht Sourcing has sold an Astrea 42 into Indonesia
Fountaine Pajot has extended its collaboration with Yacht Sourcing in Indonesia, where the dealer has sold an Astrea 42 that’s scheduled to arrive in 2022. Founded in 1976, Fountaine Pajot is one of the world’s leading brands of sailing and power catamarans. Yacht Sourcing is headed by Director Boumedienne Senous, who co-founded the multi-service company in 2016.
Kevin Corfa, Head of Fountaine Pajot Asia, said: “Yacht Sourcing has the proper structure to accompany our clients in the archipelago, with extensive experience in catering for all needs related to sailing. Boum and his team have been working hard to promote the brand and recently sold an Astrea 42.
The Astrea 42 for Indonesia is set to arrive in 2022
“The crisis has hit the whole region and everywhere else, but in Asia, continued lack of travel is making the process longer and more complex. As such, the Astrea 42 sailing in Indonesia will be a formidable showcase for the brand and a demonstration of the Fountaine Pajot customer care, thanks again to Boum and his team on the ground.”
Corfa said he expected significant brand growth in Indonesia due to its massive population, vast size and extensive cruising grounds, which include an estimated 18,000 islands.
The brand’s sail cats range from the Isla 40 to Alegria 67
“The waters are pristine, the playground is enormous and the culture is already there. What was not there before was the visibility and the possibility for any boat enthusiast to get on board a Fountaine Pajot without taking a long flight to Europe,” Corfa added.
“We have tremendous confidence in Yacht Sourcing to continue providing this possibility to their customers as they bring Fountaine Pajot models to Indonesia.” www.fountaine-pajot.com www.yachtsourcing.com
Builder of about 4,000 catamarans since 1976, the La Rochelle shipyard has launched three new models in the past year and is soon set to embark on a sustainability-focused evolution.
Farfalla Marine is offering special packages for the brand-new Majesty 62 Maldives, which include management and berthing in Hong Kong or Thailand.
Hull one of the Majesty 62 Maldives
Gulf Craft has revealed images of the first Majesty 62 Maldives, which is available for immediate delivery in Asia through Farfalla Marine, with special packages in Hong Kong and Thailand.
All new yachts delivered through Farfalla Marine include 12 months of management, advanced crew training and AGlaze hull treatment, as well as special mooring and membership deals for Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong and Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina in Thailand.
The roomy flybridge houses the sole helm station
Building on the hull of the standard Majesty 62, the new Majesty 62 Maldives has an overall length of 61ft 7in (18.78m). The first unit is fitted with twin Caterpillar 1,150hp engines, while twin MAN 800hp engines are an option or hull two and future units.
The huge main-deck saloon is a key feature
The model is designed with the Maldives and tropical Southeast Asian markets in mind, with superior-strength air-conditioning for tropical climates. The flybridge has a hardtop, optional soft enclosure and the yacht’s sole helm station, which means the main-deck saloon is much larger than normal, featuring two long L-shaped sofas and two coffee tables, plus a large TV.
There’s a second saloon on the lower deck
There’s a further lounge on the lower deck, which has a full-beam master suite midships and a VIP cabin forward, both with en-suite bathrooms.
The full-beam master suite is midships
The large lounging and dining area on the main deck and the storage for luggage also makes the model suitable for luxury resorts and tourist destinations. The Majesty 62 Maldives also includes self-contained quarters for two crew with direct access to the engine room. www.gulfcraftinc.com www.farfallamarinegroup.com
Farfalla Marine represents the Majesty, Nomad, Oryx and Silvercraft brands as Gulf Craft’s Brand Ambassador in Hong Kong and four Southeast Asian countries. As it bids to raise the UAE builder’s presence in this region, offering models from 31-175ft, the well-connected dealership is offering special packages including yacht management, crew training and even marina berthing.
Take a guided Virtual Reality tour through the award winning CLX96 in this exclusive first look video. CLX96 will debut at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show..
It’s the latest accolade for the CL Yachts flagship, which was a winner at the 2020 Good Design Awards and earned a Bronze in the Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Category of the 2020-21 A’Design Award & Competition.
CLX96 has an overall length of 96ft 9in (29.5m)
Billed as a Sea Activity Vessel (SAV), CLX96 is designed by Jozeph Forakis and features a plumb bow and a striking profile distinguished by a reverse-angle design both fore and aft on the main deck. There’s also a reverse-angle windscreen on the upper-deck skylounge, which houses the sole helm station.
Terrazza Portoghese and Piazza del Sole
Notable outdoor areas include the Terrazza Portoghese forward of the skylounge and the Piazza del Sole forward on the main deck. Due to expansive glazing, the interiors on all three decks benefit from lots of natural light, while natural wood tones are among features of a contemporary interior.
The saloon leads to a dining area, open galley and a forward lounge
On the lower deck, the full-beam master stateroom is located forward, at the widest part of the yacht, while the full-beam VIP is midships and there are two guest cabins in-between.
The full-beam master is forward on the lower deck
Albert Horsmon and Earl Alfaro are responsible for structural engineering and naval architecture respectively on CLX96, which will make her global debut in 2022
The global brokerage house has been appointed as an agent for the sale of CLX96, the CL Yachts flagship set to debut at the Miami Yacht Show in February 2022.
AkzoNobel brands Awlgrip and International have released new-generation products offering superior finishes and advanced antifouling protection for discerning yacht owners.
Awlgrip and International are among AkzoNobel’s leading brands
Awlgrip and International have both released new products following recent research and development by the premium boat paint brands of AkzoNobel, the Dutch conglomerate synonymous with the highest standards of protection and appearance for all kinds of vessels. Awlgrip is unrivalled in terms of colour and gloss, creating breathtaking finishes worthy of the world’s finest yachts, while International provides cutting-edge performance and antifouling protection.
AWLGRIP HDT, AWLCRAFT SE
For over 45 years, the Awlgrip brand name has held a reputation of universal trust and recognition in the world of decorative yacht coatings. This reputation has been built upon outstanding quality, a superlative finish against which all other coatings are measured, and continuous innovation supported by AkzoNobel’s unrivalled technical expertise.
Today, Awlgrip’s industry-leading products provide a wide range of colours and effects, combined with high gloss and proven durability. For professional customers everywhere who demand consistently outstanding quality, technical service and a full product range, Awlgrip has the complete solution.
Awlgrip HDT (High Definition Technology)
Awlgrip has created a new standard in topcoat appearance and durability: High Definition Technology. This high-performance, mirror-like single stage topcoat is specifically tailored for use with the AkzoNobel toners, meaning more colours quickly with new, exciting colour tools to choose your colour faster.
It outshines other topcoats with its glossy finish and excellent Distinction of Image (DOI), while a high-performance polyurethane topcoat combines hardness and micro-scratch resistance with repairability. The new High Definition Technology (HDT) is specifically tailored for consistent application, unrivalled durability and exceptional colour retention.
Awlgrip HDT Clear Coat can be used with Awlcraft SE (Solid Colours & Effects), a revolutionary topcoat encompassing solid colours, metallics, pearls and effect pigments. Fast drying with excellent opacity, it’s designed to work as one layer of a multipart system.
Awlgrip SE (Solid Colours & Effects)
Awlcraft SE imparts the colour and effect and is then top coated with a clear, high-gloss finish topcoat to give gloss and protection. This combination forms a high-performance, high-gloss, durable and repairable topcoat system.
Available for new custom or production builds and for refits, the Awlcraft SE range offers owners a great choice from thousands of colours, as well as custom colours to match any colour imaginable, while offering a fast-drying formulation allowing multiple coats to be applied within a day, so reducing overall work time.
INTERNATIONAL MICRON® RANGE
Formed in 1881, International has been protecting hulls across the globe for generations, remaining at the forefront of research into innovative coatings technology. By leveraging these decades of research and hands-on knowledge, International has created a leading defence against all kinds of fouling organisms – the Micron® range.
International Micron One
While competing antifoulings may rely on higher levels of traditional antifouling ingredients to provide antifouling protection, Micron antifoulings make use of an advanced copolymer resin matrix to achieve equal and greater results, with proven long-term advantages. This technology maximises the efficient release of antifouling ingredients via a controlled polishing process.
The result is consistent performance across an extended duration, while also preventing the accumulation of used-up paint, producing a smoother hull with reduced friction that eliminates the need for sanding between applications. This allows boaters to experience fuel savings and reduced emissions with Micron antifoulings.
International Micron 99
For premium Super Yacht antifouling protection, Micron 99 deploys an advanced Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) film matrix combined with Biolux® technology. This high-solid formula reduces VOC emissions, requires fewer coats and boosts long-term performance, allowing consistent release of antifouling ingredients even while stationary. Micron 99 is designed for professional application and is suitable for all waters, making it increasingly popular among captains worldwide.
Micron One is easy to apply for both DIYers and professionals, providing solid protection in heavy fouling areas for up to 18 months. A replacement product for the Awlcraft Antifouling, Micron One is an established, traditional ablative antifouling formula which utilises
Micron resin technology to effectively deliver antifouling protection and reduce the paint build-up by wearing away in use. Easy to recoat, it’s suitable for use on fibreglass, epoxy, timber and steel substrates, and can be applied directly over a wide range of existing antifouling and International primer types, making it the product of choice for owners of smaller pleasure boats looking for a simple, cost-effective solution. www.awlgrip.com www.international-yachtpaint.com www.akzonobel.com
Yacht Style’s Issue 61 features New Models and World Premieres 2021, Cannes and Monaco show specials, Camper & Nicholsons CEO Paolo Casani, VP Yachts founder Vivian Chan, Galeon and Tony Castro, PMG Shipyard in Thailand, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Reviews of Ferretti Yachts, Sanlorenzo, Aquila and Bali boats, and Yacht Style Awards 2021.
Sanlorenzo Asia has recently sold both an SD118 and an SL90A, new models that had their world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.
The SD118 is part of Sanlorenzo’s semi-displacement range
Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, has recently sold new units of the SD118 and the SL90 Asymmetric, which are both set to be delivered into the region in 2022. Both models were designed by Bernardo Zuccon of Zuccon International Project.
The SD118 sold 13 units before its world premiere
The two models and the SL120 Asymmetric were Sanlorenzo’s three world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, which was held from September 7-12. During the show, Sanlorenzo Asia received an award from Sanlorenzo for the Best Sales and Service Performance Worldwide in both the Yacht and Superyacht divisions.
The SL90A joins the SL96A, SL102A and SL120A among Asymmetric models
Nick Stratton, Sanlorenzo Asia Sales Manager, said: “I’m delighted to witness the strong brand trust and growing interest in Sanlorenzo in Asia. It has been an incredible year for the brand in the region, with many new yachts being delivered and enjoyed by their owners. These two new sales are just the start of an exciting adventure ahead for their owners – one that we will follow all the way.”
The SL90A has only a starboard passageway on the main deck
The new sales of the SD118 and SL90A add to an increasingly successful sales track record for Sanlorenzo in Asia. Notable new models sold into the region include metal superyachts such as the 52Steel, 500EXP and The Alloy, while composite yachts from the SX, SL and SD ranges include the SX112, SL102A, SL96A and SD96.
The Italian builder staged the world premieres of its SL90A and SL120A at the Cannes Yachting Festival alongside the SD118, which has already sold at least 13 units.
