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Burgess showing Moon Sand Too in HK

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Burgess showing Moon Sand Too in HK

July 29, 2021
12:15 pm

The Asia team of the global brokerage house is arranging viewings of the elegant, voluminous 34m Feadship in Hong Kong.

The 33.9 Moon Sand Too was delivered in 2016

Burgess has been appointed as the central agency for the sale of the 33.9m Feadship Moon Sand Too, which is available for viewings in Hong Kong. De Voogt handled naval architecture and exterior design of the 111ft Dutch build, while the interiors are by Bannenberg & Rowell.

Moon Sand Too was the first of Feadship’s Lagoon Cruiser Series of yachts and features extensive use of glass, transforming both her appearance and the guest experience inside. Aluminium construction increases strength and reduces weight, while a shallow draft of 1.8m expands the cruising possibilities in the likes of Florida, the Bahamas and much of Southeast Asia.

A large sun deck has a bar, barbecue and shaded dining for up to 10 guests

A large sun deck has a lounge forward partially shaded by the hardtop. It also has a bar, barbecue, shaded dining for up to 10 guests, and a versatile space aft for exercise equipment, yoga, entertainment or loose furniture like sun loungers. The aft cockpit on the main deck also offers alfresco dining.

Her volume of 262GT is almost 25 per cent more than on standard designs of this length, with the interiors offering spectacular views due to the extensive use of glass. The saloon includes an L-shaped sofa port aft opposite café seating to starboard and a formal dining area forward.

De Voogt designed the exterior, while the interiors are by Bannenberg & Rowell

Off the lobby is a day head, while forward is the full-beam owner’s suite with en-suite shower and bath, and a walk-in wardrobe. The lower deck includes three en-suite guest cabins comprising a full-beam VIP double with walk-in wardrobe, a double and a twin.

A pair of 1,800hp MTU diesel engines provide a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. The yacht was built to Bureau Veritas classification and delivered in 2016.
www.burgessyachts.com

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Charter in Asia 2021 – Thailand: Asia Marine

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Charter in Asia 2021 – Thailand: Asia Marine

July 28, 2021
9:39 pm

One of Thailand’s best-known yachting companies, Asia Marine is a specialist in charter and its CA listings include motor yachts, sailing boats and catamarans.

Phuket-based Pillars Spirit is an Azimut 55e

Founded in Phuket in 1989 and based at Yacht Haven, Asia Marine is a charter specialist in Thailand and offers sailing monohulls, sailing catamarans and motor yachts, as well as superyachts in its role as Fraser’s representative (see Superyacht section).

Asia Marine’s CA charter yachts include the popular Azimut 55e, Pillars Spirit. The yacht can take 12 guests for day trips and six overnight in three cabins including a master with en-suite bathroom. She has a large saloon with a lounge and a circular dining table by the helm.

Pillars Spirit offers a two-level main-deck interior

The flybridge has a cosy dining area and wet bar offering great views, the foredeck offers space for sunbathing, while toys include a dinghy tender, inflatables, snorkelling gear and fishing rods.

Until October, the company is offering special ‘Phuket Re-opens’ promotional offers including THB90,000 (US$2,800) for a half-day charter and THB119,000 (US$3,700) for day charters up to 12 guests.

Lola 2 is a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47

Asia Marine’s CA charter fleet also includes Lola 2, a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 sailing cat available as a bareboat charter or crewed day trips and overnight charters. She can accommodate 10 guests overnight in four double cabins and a twin with bunks, and a further two in a drop-down bed in the saloon.

The yacht offers sunbathing and lounging areas on the foredeck and the flybridge, which has a sofa and two sunpads next to the helm. Lola 2 is equipped with a dinghy tender, kayak and snorkelling equipment.

Lola 2 offers a comfortable interior

A special promotional rate for a crewed day charter starting from THB38,000 (US$1,200) is available through the end of October.
www.asia-marine.net

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Charter in Asia 2021 – Thailand: Simpson Yacht Charter

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Charter in Asia 2021 – Thailand: Simpson Yacht Charter

July 28, 2021
8:46 pm

Simpson Yacht Charter’s Thailand offerings include a fleet of Lagoon sailing catamarans while its CA motor yachts range from a Beneteau Flyer 8.8 to a Sanlorenzo SL104.

The Lagoon 40 (K-35), Beneteau Flyer 8.8 (Nauti One) and Lagoon 42 (Cloud Dancer)

Thailand – and Phuket in particular – remains Asia’s best-known holiday and yacht charter destination. With a Phuket base at Ao Po Grand Marina, Simpson Yacht Charter is among companies able to offer a wide range of yachts and itineraries, ranging from a sunset trip on a Beneteau Flyer to bareboat and crewed charters on a fleet of Lagoon sailing cats to superyacht charters including on the Sanlorenzo SL104 Indigo.

The company’s summer promotions for its Beneteau Flyer 8.8, Nauti One, include a 4hr sunset trip around Phang Nga Bay or Koh Yai Noi for THB15,000 (about US$470) or an 8hr trip around the Phi Phi Islands at THB18,000 (US$560).

The popular Lagoon 52 Blue Moon

However, Simpson Yacht Charter’s Thailand business is best known for its CA fleet of lagoon sailing catamarans. Bareboat charters on a Lagoon 40 (K-35) and Lagoon 42 (Cloud Dancer), both with four cabins, start from THB20,000 (US$620) per night during the summer. Available until September, this special ‘Green Season’ rate includes water toys like kayaks, paddleboards, fishing gear and snorkelling equipment.

Crewed charters are also available on both boats as well as the popular Lagoon 52 Blue Moon, which has five en-suite cabins, a 13ft Highfield tender, two inflatable kayaks, a paddleboard and 10 sets of snorkelling gear.

Lagoons offer light, luxurious accommodation

Simpson Yacht Charter is offering special four-day, three-night crewed packages to the Similan Islands. Located about 65nm northwest of Phuket, the Similans comprise 11 islands in the 140sqkm Mu Koh Similan National Park. The islands are surrounded by crystal-clear shallow waters that harbour colourful marine life, exciting rock formations and spectacular coral reefs.

Four-day packages start from THB260,000 (US$8,100) for the Lagoon 42 Cloud Dancer and THB300,000 (US$9,300) for the Lagoon 52 Blue Moon, with departure and drop-off from the west coast of Phuket

GULF OF THAILAND

Simpson Yacht Charter has a new addition to its charter options in Pattaya following the arrival of Ruen, the first Lagoon 46 in the Gulf of Thailand. Based at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Ruen has a three-cabin layout including an enormous master suite that occupies the starboard hull, so can accommodate six guests and two crew for overnight stays.

The Lagoon 46 Ruen is a new addition to the SYC fleet

The east side of the Gulf of Thailand offers plenty of areas to explore including Ko Samae San, an island south of Pattaya and Jomtien. Haad Tien beach on the east of the island and Luk Lom in the north both offer nice swimming and even diving. Luk Lom is arguably the island’s nicest beach, with a stunning viewpoint overlooking the sea.

Ko Samet is further east, past Rayong, and is renowned for famous for its white-sand beaches, exotic coral and crystal-clear waters, as well as lively nightlife.

Ruen offers a stunning master suite

Further along the coast is Ko Chang, the biggest island on the eastern seaboard, and there are plenty of nearby islands also worth a visit. These include Ko Mak, Ko Kood (Ko Kut) and Ko Laoya, all with stunning shallow-water reefs, while Trat province offers plenty of on-land attractions.

Ruen’s toys include a dinghy, kayak, paddleboard and eight seats of snorkelling gear, with weekly charter rates starting from US$13,100 plus expenses.
www.simpsonyachtcharter.com

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VP Yachts making its mark in Hong Kong

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VP Yachts making its mark in Hong Kong

July 28, 2021
5:58 pm

Newly formed VP Yachts has enjoyed a solid start to life as the exclusive Sessa Marine dealer in Hong Kong following its appointment by the Italian builder at the end of last year.

VP Yachts has represented Sessa since November 2020

VP Yachts has signed its third sale of a Sessa motor yacht in seven months in what has been a busy period for the newly formed company since it was appointed as the Italian builder’s exclusive dealer for Hong Kong in November 2020.

The company started strongly by selling a Fly 68, the flagship of the Flybridge line, which also includes the Fly 42, Fly F47 and Fly 54 models. A unit was already in Hong Kong and proved an attractive proposition to an owner who bought it in December.

The Sessa C47 was premiered at this year’s Venice Boat Show

Early this year, VP Yachts secured its second Sessa sale when it sold a Fly 47, which is due to be delivered to Hong Kong in early 2022.

And recently the company sold a C38, which is part of the builder’s line of small Cruiser yachts along with the C35. Sessa also produces a Yacht line of cruiser models ranging from the C42 to the C68.

VP Yachts recently sold a Sessa C38

“It has been an exciting time for us because although my family and I have a lot of experience in the yachting industry from a service and maintenance perspective, VP Yachts is a new company specialising in sales. We’re happy to have started quite well with some sales for Sessa,” said Vivian Chan, founder and Director of VP Yachts.

SERVICE BACKGROUND

Chan, who named the company after the initials of her and her daughter’s first names (VP), is also General Manager of the Aberdeen-based Sun Hing Shipyard, which was founded by her father in 1981. Sun Hing has worked with many of Hong Kong’s leading yacht dealers and is the official North Asia service centre for Dufour sailing yachts.

Interior of the Sessa C47

VP Yachts believes Sessa Marine has a strong range of models to offer Hong Kong owners, having recently staged the world premiere of the C47 at the second Venice Boat Show in June. The three-cabin yacht is distinguished from its sister models by a door and electric window that separates the cockpit from the saloon, while Chan has other favourites from the Sessa range.

“The C47 is brand new and looks like a great boat and I also like the Fly 54, which is really sporty and sleek,” Chan says. “The size of the Fly 54 means it can be driven in Hong Kong on a Grade Two licence. It’s a good-sized family boat and can easily be handled and manoeuvred by a new boat owner.”
www.sessamarine.com
www.sunhingshipyard.com

YACHT STYLE Issue 60 Out Now
Yacht Style’s Issue 60 includes a strong sailing theme, special features on Charter in Asia and Marinas in Asia, Reviews of seven models set for this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, customisation with Monte Carlo Yachts, Profiles of Hong Seh Marine and Farfalla Marine, and a Leader interview with Aquila President Lex Raas.

Monaco Yacht Show adds Design Hub

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Monaco Yacht Show adds Design Hub

July 28, 2021
5:31 pm

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show will feature a new Yacht Design & Innovation Hub as organisers create new experiences for potential owners.

Design will be a focus of this year’s Monaco Yacht Show; Photo: Imagin

A new Yacht Design & Innovation Hub will be among the new features of this year’s Monaco Yacht Show from September 22-25, when the world’s leading superyacht show returns to Port Hercules for the first time since 2019. Over the four days, designers will hold free 15-minute talks about design in yachting, their experience and their projects.

Located in the show’s dockside area close to the Parvis Piscine, the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub will complete the show’s Designer Gallery where visitors meet up with designers and naval architects at their booths.

The Monaco Yacht Show will be held from September 22-25

The hub has been created for potential charterers and yacht owners to meet designers who will present their works and show how a superyacht can be designed from scratch. Visitors will be able to talk to designers about their yacht project and current and future trends in design.

The Yacht Design & Innovation Hub is part of the new programme developed by the organisers to offer a bespoke experience to future superyacht charterers and owners visiting the Monaco Yacht Show.
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Rolex Fastnet Race’s fastest entrants

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Rolex Fastnet Race’s fastest entrants

July 28, 2021
5:10 pm

The ClubSwan 125 Skorpios, Rambler 88 and several 105ft Ultime trimarans are among the high-profile ‘fliers’ in the record 450-plus entries for this year’s Rolex Fastnet, as the historic race founded in 1925 finishes in France for the first time.

Skorpios, the first ClubSwan 125

The first ClubSwan 125, the black-and-yellow Skorpios, will be among the most high-profile yachts in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race as the 43m Juan Kouyoumdjian design makes its race debut soon after its launch.

The biennial race starts in Cowes on August 8 and will conclude for the first time in France, with the new finish in Cherbourg – instead of Plymouth – extending the course from 608nm to 695nm.

Skorpios can have at least 20 crew

Nautor’s Swan believes Skorpios, which features a canting keel and single curved foil, could be the fastest monohull ever built. Owned by Russian Dmitry Rybolovlev, it will be raced by a professional crew headed by Fernando Echávarri, tactician on the ClubSwan 50 Skorpios that won the ClubSwan 50 World Championship in 2019 and which is also owned by Rybolovlev.

Echávarri and Antón Paz Blanco won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the Tornado class and were named the ISAF Sailor of the Year in 2005 after winning the Spanish, European and world titles that year. Skorpios is also entered in the Rolex Middle Sea Race starting on October 23 and its crew features multiple sailors with experience in round-the-world races.

Rambler 88 has won monohull line honours in the last two Rolex Fastnet Races

Competing in IRC 0, Skorpios will be under pressure to live up to expectations and will face competition from American George David’s successful Rambler 88, monohull line honours winner in the last two editions of the Rolex Fastnet and current holder of the monohull record to the Fastnet Rock.

ULTIME TRIMARANS

Meanwhile, the race will also feature the French grand prix classes due to its proximity to the Brittany region where many are based. These include the 32m Ultime trimarans, which have a 23m beam and are renowned as the world’s fastest offshore racing yachts.

Maxi Edmond de Rothschild set the Rolex Fastnet multihull record in 2019

Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, skippered by Volvo Ocean Race winners Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier, returns this year after setting the outright multihull record for the Rolex Fastnet Race in 2019 with a time of one day 4hrs 2mins 26 secs.

Francois Gabart’s MACIF – currently holder of the singlehanded non-stop around the world record – narrowly lost out in the multihull line honours battle two years ago, but the boat returns this year as Actual Ultim 3, skippered by Yves Le Blevec.

Actual Ultim 3 will be skippered by Yves Le Blevec

Meanwhile, there are 15 entries in the Two-Handed IMOCA 60 class, 60ft boats famous for competing in the Vendée Globe.

Among those entered are this year’s ‘two’ Vendee Globe winners: Charlie Dalin’s Apivia, which was first home to Les Sables d’Olonne, and Yannick Bestaven on Maître CoQ, which was declared the overall winner after receiving time compensation from earlier in the race.

The new finish in Cherbourg has extended the race from 608nm to 695nm

There are also two IMOCA 60s from US-based 11th Hour Racing including a newly launched model for Charlie Enright who skippered Wizard, the overall winner of the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race, while Britain’s Alex Thomson is back with a newly refitted Hugo Boss.

RACE-START SEQUENCE BROADCAST LIVE ONLINE

The start of the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race will be shown live on August 8 on the RORC’s website, YouTube channel and Facebook page. The first start is at 11:00 BST and the sequence lasts 2½ hours, covering seven classes. All the news and blogs, images and video from the boats will be on the official website.
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Fairline announces Cannes line-up

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Fairline announces Cannes line-up

July 28, 2021
4:51 pm

The inland British builder will showcase the new 2021 edition of the F//Line 33 at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival along with four other models.

Fairline’s newly configured F//Line 33

Fairline will unveil the 2021 edition of its F//Line 33 for the first time at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, which will be held from September 7-12. The British builder’s display will also include four Targa sports cruisers – a 45 Open, a 45 GT – a model recently sold into China by Simpson Marine – a 50 Open and the range’s flagship 65.

However, much of the attention will be focused on the new F//Line 33, a model designed by Fairline collaborator Alberto Mancini and first unveiled in Cannes in 2019, showing off a top speed of 48 knots with its upgraded engine options.

The new cockpit features a C-shaped sofa and adjustable backrests

This year, the model has been redeveloped with a new cockpit layout, which provides both sunbathing and seating options simultaneously. The layout features C-shaped seating to the starboard side with the aft backrest doubling up as a headrest for the two-person sunbed. The cockpit will comfortably seat four to six people around a teak table.

There is also an optional cantilever pedestal, which stows the table behind the seat cushions when not in use. A wet bar to the port side includes a fitted sink and folding tap as standard and can be upgraded to include a fridge and electric griddle, with a drawer icemaker in the seat base opposite.

The F/Line 33 is also available with outboard engines

Other new options include a hard top, an electric hob and sink below deck and up to two 12-inch Garmin touchscreen displays at the more spacious helm.

Peter McNulty (Leader, Issue 56), CEO of Fairline, said: “We’re looking forward to showcasing this new-layout F//Line 33 at Cannes Yachting Festival this year. Having taken onboard feedback from customers to further improve upon this category-defining weekender, with this practical new layout we have answered every question asked of us while still retaining the F//Line’s exhilarating performance and award-winning pedigree. We can’t wait to hear what visitors to the stand think.”

A hard top is another new option on the F//Line 33

Simpson Marine, Asia’s largest yacht dealer, represents Fairline in 10 countries and territories within Greater China and Southeast Asia.
www.fairline.com
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Riva launches 68’ Diable in Sarnico

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Riva launches 68’ Diable in Sarnico

July 28, 2021
12:45 am

Riva has launched the first 68’ Diable in its legendary Sarnico shipyard ahead of the model’s premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

The first Riva 68’ Diable at the Sarnico shipyard

Riva has launched the first 68’ Diable on Lake Iseo following its construction at the shipyard’s lakeside facility in Sarnico, east of Milan. Ferretti Group will host the model’s world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 7-12 before it’s displayed at the Genoa International Boat Show from September 16-21.

The 68’ Diable has a top speed of 40 knots with the option of twin MAN V12 1,650mhp engines and was designed by Mauro Micheli, co-founder of Officina Italiana Design, with Ferretti Group. It features a built-in hard top with sunroof, while the lower deck includes a galley and dinette, full-beam master suite midships, twin cabin to port and VIP forward.

Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, said: “Riva 68’ Diable is the irresistible temptation to which every Riva owner and fan can’t wait to succumb. It looks like a design from the future but is also a fantastic journey through Riva’s hallmark style and sophisticated detailing.

“An unrivalled mix of innovation and masterful hand craftsmanship, it offers outstanding performance and unparalleled comfort. I understand the enthusiasm generated around this incredible boat and it gives me immense pleasure.”
www.riva-yacht.com
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Jeanneau unveils new flagship

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Jeanneau unveils new flagship

July 28, 2021
12:37 am

The French shipyard is developing a new flagship sailing yacht that builds on the exterior and interior options available on the 60 launched earlier this year.

Performance version of the Jeanneau Yachts 65

Jeanneau is developing a flagship Jeanneau Yachts 65 that is set to be launched at Groupe Beneteau’s Monfalcone facility in Italy by the end of the year. Like the Jeanneau Yachts 60 launched earlier this year, the 65 is designed by Philippe Briand with interior styling by Andrew Winch of Winch Design.

The leisure version features a hard top

Also like the 60, the model features Jeanneau’s walk-around deck and is offered in two versions. The performance version has an open cockpit, fixed attachment for the mainsheet and high-performance rigging choices. The leisure option includes a mainsail arch with a hard top, a self-tacking jib and an outdoor galley.

The leisure version’s aft bench doubles as an outdoor galley

Twin helms are located far aft, close to the winches, allowing space for a large cockpit. Forward of the two large storage lockers are two cockpit tables, which can be electrically lowered to transform the area into a sundeck. Aft, the transom converts into a big swim platform with access to the tender garage.

The interior benefits from 12 deck hatches, complemented by an additional hatch in the sail locker or skipper’s cabin, which provide “a level of light and ventilation that is unique aboard a monohull”, according to Jeanneau.

The transom doubles as a swim platform

There’s a choice of four accommodation layouts including a two-cabin version with owner suites fore and one aft. Three-cabin options include the owner’s cabin forward or aft, while there’s also a four-cabin option.

Midships is an open C-shaped galley to port, while forward the saloon features a C-shaped sofa and a dining table to starboard and a sofa to port. The woodwork in teak or white oak, both open-pore, are matched with a choice of floorboards and a wide selection of leather upholsteries.
www.jeanneau.com

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Fraser sells 40m Silentworld

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Fraser sells 40m Silentworld

July 27, 2021
4:03 am

Fraser has announced the sale of the 40m Silentworld, with the Hong Kong office of the global brokerage house representing the buyer.

Silentworld is heading to Hong Kong

Fraser has announced the sale of 40m (131ft) Silentworld, which was one of the largest yachts for sale in the Pacific region and will be delivered to her new owner in Hong Kong. Built by Spain’s Astilleros M. Cies in 2006 and most recently refitted in 2018, the yacht accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms.

Silentworld has been based in Tahiti and was sold by Fraser Australia brokers Peter Redford and Eugenio Cannarsa, who were representing the seller. Adam Blackmore and Jacqueline Lee from Fraser’s Hong Kong office represented the buyer, who is expected to keep the yacht in Hong Kong and explore the likes of the Philippines and Indonesia.

“It was a pleasure to work closely with the clients to search and acquire their first yacht,” Blackmore said. “It had been a family dream for many years to own a yacht and explore the oceans. Helping them make this a reality is a career highlight for me. Eugenio and Peter’s team were the icing on the cake. Their level of professionalism and clarity at all times helped to facilitate such a complex deal.”
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Sunreef confirms Cannes premieres

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Sunreef confirms Cannes premieres

July 27, 2021
3:48 am

Polish builder Sunreef will include two world premieres among five catamarans it plans to display at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

Cannes will host the 60 Sunreef Power premiere

Sunreef Yachts will stage the world premieres of the 60 Sunreef Power and Sunreef 70 sailing catamaran at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, where the Polish builder will show five yachts in total across Port Vieux (motor) and Port Canto (sail).

Flybridge on the third 60 Sunreef Power

The first 60 Sunreef Power (Review, Issue 60) was launched late last year and this year two more units have been launched. The model, which will be on display at Vieux Port, is the newest in the updated Power range, spearheaded by the 80 Sunreef Power that premiered at Cannes in 2019.

Saloon on the third 60 Sunreef Power

The first Sunreef 70, Ocean Vibes, was also launched last year and completed the brand’s new four-strong range of sailing catamarans. The 80 was launched in 2018 and the 50 and 60 were added in 2019.

The Sunreef 70 will also premiere at Cannes

Measuring a touch over 70ft in overall length, the Sunreef 70 offers almost 3,100sqft of living space due to an enormous beam of 35ft 5in, contributing to large floor space on all three decks. The Sunreef 70 will be on display with sailing yachts at Port Canto.
www.sunreef-yachts.com

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Azimut to premiere 68 at Cannes

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Azimut to premiere 68 at Cannes

July 27, 2021
3:39 am

The Italian builder’s world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival will include the Azimut 68, which offers forward and aft galley options.

Alberto Mancini designed the Azimut 68 exterior

Azimut’s world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 7-12 comprise the 38m flagship Grande Trideck, Magellano 66, Azimut 53 (Review, Issue 60) and the upcoming Azimut 68, the newest addition to the Flybridge Collection.

The flybridge offers alfresco dining

Alberto Mancini designed the exterior of the 68ft 10in model, following his work on the 78 and 53 Flybridges, Grande Trideck and new S models. Achille Salvagni designed the interiors and the exterior furniture, while Pierluigi Ausonio was responsible for naval architecture.

The Lanterna or closed galley option

The 68 Fly offers three different saloon layouts on the main deck to suit different lifestyles, with a forward galley either open or closed, or an open aft galley. In the Lanterna layout, the living area is by the entrance, with the forward galley hidden behind a surface of ribbed wood and plexiglass. The galley is closed off but still enables light to flow through the interior.

The open galley option

Another option is an open version of the forward galley that opens directly onto the dining area, which can also be converted into a second lounge zone.

The aft galley option

The other option is the aft galley to port, which serves both indoors and outdoors, while keeping the cook connected with the social area. The dining table is across from the galley, with the saloon situated on the raised, forward level.

Aft view of the aft galley option

Below deck, four cabins and three bathrooms accommodate up to eight guests, with a separate area for one or two crew members.

The master suite is among four guest cabins

The yacht has a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots with twin Volvo IPS 1350 pods. The materials include extensive use of carbon-fibre in the upper parts including the superstructure, hard top and part of the deck, which helps lower centre of gravity for greater stability.

Marine Italia represents Azimut in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong province, Taiwan and Singapore.
www.azimutyachts.com
www.azimutyachts.hk

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