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Highfield Boats, a leading RIB manufacturer, is celebrating a continued partnership with offshore race organisers OC Sport Pen Duick.

Highfield RIB speedboats secures contract with OC Sport Pen Duick

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Highfield RIB speedboats secures contract with OC Sport Pen Duick

July 18, 2024
2:39 pm

Leading aluminium hulled rigid hull inflatable boats (RIB) manufacturers, Highfield Boats, are celebrating a continued partnership with offshore race organisers OC Sport Pen Duick.

Highfield has made its name on powerful performing and durable RIBs like this Highfield Sport 800

In a new deal, Highfield Boats, represented in Asia by Simpson Marine, has renewed its partnership with the French company, a subsidiary of the Télégramme Group, to ensure safety on the water for several prestigious offshore racing events.

It began supporting teams racing in OC Sport Pen Duick’s Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in 2018, an agreement that continued for the 2022 event.

The Highfield Ocean Master 460 is a hard-working support vessel

It will now support the La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe until 2026, bringing a fleet of 64 semi-rigid units to help racing teams enjoy a safe and smooth kick-off of the single-handed race across the Atlantic.

Highfield begins its support of skippers and event organisers up to two weeks ahead of the gruelling race, which begins in St Malo, France.

Highfield’s RIBs escort racers at off-shore events

Its RIB fleets are used for crowd control, as escorts to competing yachts, to sponsor hospitality and for water management.

The new contract also ensures Highfield’s support for two new future events – the 2025 La Transat Paprec, the legendary transatlantic race between Concarneau and Saint-Barthelemy, and Tour de Belle-Île, a 41-nautical mile race that takes place in Brittany, France.

This new commitment is well-aligned with the brand’s values, says Julien Carussi, who is co-founder, co-owner and CEO of Highfield Boats. “We share with the sailors participating in these prestigious races the same passion for adventure, and the same taste for surpassing oneself.”

Highfield’s patrols ensure safe starts at many prestigious offshore events, including The Olympics

Since forming 12 years ago, Highfield has become a reputable source of supply of RIBs which are renowned for their durability and performance and manufactured at its state-of-the-art production facility in Weihai, China.

The company has also become a go-to supplier for some of the world’s biggest sailing events, including Extreme Sailing Series and the Vendée Globe, and will this year supply 91 semi-rigid boats for the support of the opening ceremony and sailing events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Cheoy Lee announces new 130 Explorer

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Cheoy Lee announces new 130 Explorer

July 18, 2024
1:28 pm

Cheoy Lee Shipyards has announced the production of a new tri-deck luxury yacht – the 130 Explorer.

Cheoy Lee’s new tri-deck 130 Explorer

Scheduled for delivery in Q4 2024, the 39.73m steel hull and aluminium superstructure has been built for durability and elegance.

As these dramatic shots show, the superyacht cast a dashing figure at Hong Kong-headquartered Cheoy Lee’s production yard in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, southern China. With striking exteriors designed by US-based Overing Yacht Designs, the yacht boasts a spacious layout with a tri-deck intended to keep relaxation and entertainment in mind.

Overing Yacht Designs were responsible for the yacht’s sweeping exterior design

Below deck, five en-suite staterooms await and are outfitted with sophisticated interiors by Sylvia Bolton Design to offer a high level of luxurious comfort. The yacht can also accommodate five crew members.

The 130 Explorer is due to be delivered Q4, 2024

The new Explorer 130 will be powered by twin Caterpillar C18 engines to offer an expected speed of 13 knots.

Room to wander and enjoy life aboard the spacious 130 Explorer

The shipyard will launch the model from its cutting-edge facility located in Zhuhai and it will be delivered to North America.

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Asia Yachting’s Summer Sale sizzles

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Asia Yachting’s Summer Sale sizzles

July 18, 2024
12:57 pm

From motoryachts to catamarans, Asia Yachting’s Summer Sale had plenty to inspire summertime fun.

A new Nautique Super Air G23 stood proud in the sunshine

Over 50 keen yachting enthusiasts visited Asia Yachting’s Summer Sale boat show, which took place July 12-15. Eight boats were on show at the three-day event, including motoryachts, a sailing catamaran and a wake boat.

Asia Yachting welcomed over 50 boating aficionados to Club Marina Cove

One sailing catamaran, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47, was a particular crowd favourite, garnering appreciation for her spacious layout and overall seaworthiness.

A new Prestige X60 was one of eight boats on display

Another visitor, swayed by a high-performance yacht on display, made an offer on the spot.

Guests tour The Tanna 47, a luxury sailing catamaran by Fountaine Pajot

The boat show, held at Club Marina Cove in Hong Kong, caught the summer mood, with attendees seeking vessels for fun in the sun, whether for day trips or a quick weekend getaway.

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Wally’s wallywhy100 to make world debut at Cannes

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Wally’s wallywhy100 to make world debut at Cannes

July 17, 2024
6:29 pm

Wally will showcase the new wallywhy100 for the first time at September’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

The new wallywhy100 will boast the series’ trademark aft sea terrace

Expect the new wallywhy100 to draw on key features of her larger sisters – the wallywhy200 and wallywhy150. In one private presentation staged earlier this year, designs showed off a cutting-edge, open-terrace design reminiscent of those earlier models, delivered in a sleek and nimble 70-footer.

An airy place to sit and admire surroundings on the water

Naturally, the 21.4m yacht will boast the line’s trademark aft sea terrace. On the wallywhy100, a 14sqm beach deck with hydraulic hi-lo platform can launch tenders and toys up to 3.6m long, while a separate hydraulic passerelle-swim ladder will offer easy access to water or dock.

Drop-down wings aft will extend the terrace by almost 50 per cent.

The lower deck includes three en-suite guest cabins

Another standout feature comes via Wally’s iconic ‘stealth-style’ glass superstructure – an expansive open-plan space with hybrid saloon and dining area, designed to foster easy flow from bow to stern. At the helm, a joystick controls two Volvo Penta D13-IPS engines up to 1,000p each for a top speed of 27 knots.

On the foredeck, flexibility is evident with a multi-use lounge that can be transformed into a spot for aperitivo or alfresco dining and two seats that can be converted into sunbeds facing aft.

The main deck is dominated by a glass superstructure

Cabins on The wallywhy100 include a full-beam en-suite master cabin aft on the lower deck complete with electric privacy glass, and two en-suite guest cabins, with a VIP stateroom to port and a twin to starboard.

Additionally, independent crew access is offered from the main and lower decks.

The new wallyway100 is the third model in the wallywhy series

In this new iteration, Wally continues to forge a look and feel that is sleek and bold. Catch it at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 10-15.

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Global yacht market worth €33 billion as 11 per cent growth is recorded

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Global yacht market worth €33 billion as 11 per cent growth is recorded

July 17, 2024
3:57 pm

The global yacht market continues to grow, led by the superyacht category. In a market now worth €33 billion, over 25 billion came from the superyacht segment, the Italian Marine Industry Association and Deloitte said in a new report on July 15, 2024.

Confindustria Nautica’s Stefano Pagani Isnardi presented findings

Italy, a world leader in superyacht production, holds a 54 per cent market share. The country’s total boatbuilding industry has also continued to grow, with a 20 per cent increase on the previous year, with a recorded turnover of €4.4 billion.

The global new-build market reached 33 billion in 2022, up 11 per cent year-on-year, primarily led by an increased demand of new buyers, with growth in prices also a consideration.

“The yachting sector has remained solid throughout 2023, maintaining the same reactive growth trend that has defined the post-pandemic years: turnover in the industrial segments – boatbuilding and the production of marine equipment and engines – is expected to even exceed the record value of €8 billion,” said Stefano Pagani Isnardi, Head of the Confindustria Nautica, or Italian Marine Industry Association’s, Market Intelligence and Research Department, who released the report called The State of the Art of the Global Yachting Market, with Deloitte.

“Among the key factors fuelling this growth is shipbuilding exports, having reached an all-time high for yachting units produced in Italy in 2023, exceeding the significant threshold of €4 billion.”

Findings show that North America leads the global new build market

North America and Europe account for approximately 70 per cent of the global market, with motorboats representing approximately 90 per cent of the market when it comes to propulsion.

In North America, outboard engines take the lead at approximately 70 per cent, while in Europe inboard engines represent about 50 per cent.

The report highlighted the dominance of the global superyacht sector. New orders reached 600 units, up 21 per cent, and are valued at €25.3 billion.

New orders show a significant demand for yachts measuring between 30m and 40m, built using steel and composite materials and 60 percent are in for yachts over 60m.

Despite clear growth in the superyacht category, actual penetration remains limited, which reveals a significant untapped potential, the report said. Demand potential is estimated to be at about 3 per cent and is swayed by positive forecasts for a rise between 2023-2028 for ultra-high net worths in emerging markets, which show a 5 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

The yachting industry finds itself below the average of other luxury sectors, the report said, possibly due to a 4 per cent decline in 2022 of the number of recorded billionaires.

The market for superyachts is growing with untapped potential to increase further

Report measures 400 M&A deals worldwide

From 2021 to 2023, the yachting market witnessed approximately 400 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, with about 57 per cent in downstream segments of the value chain. About 58 per cent of these sales came from North America, with marine operators accounting for approximately 60 per cent and financial investors 20 per cent.

In Italy, 30 M&A deals took place. About 50 per cent of sales were related to marine components and equipment, and about 40 per cent were involved shipyards that are active in construction segments.

Italy’s yachting industry remains a dominant force – also led by superyachts

With a market share of 54 per cent, the Italian superyacht sector remains a global leader. Its overall shipbuilding industry represents a 15 per cent share of international yacht production. Its value rose 20 per cent in 2022 to about €4.4 billion, with about 90 per cent of production exported to international markets.

Compared to the global market, Italian shipyards remain focused primarily on the production and sale of inboard boats (91 per cent versus 52 per cent), with a CAGR of 15.6 per cent over the period between 2017 and 2022.

Despite being a fragmented sector, with many small to medium-sized manufacturers, the country’s top 10 producers account for 83 per cent of the sector’s value, the report said.

Some new growth can be attributed to delivery of orders made during the Covid pandemic

Global yachting growth predictions

Looking forward, annual growth for the global retail market is expected to reach 6 per cent between 2024 and 2026. Large yachts will be a significant driving force behind the growth, while the craft boats segment is expected to slow. The sailing segment will continue a positive trend of about 3 – 5 per cent growth, the report forecasts. New builds in the Italian shipbuilding segments will be driven in part by the delivery of orders made during the Covid pandemic period and are expected to increase between 5 per cent and 15 per cent.

The State of the Art of the Global Yachting Market is the second report from the Confindustria Nautica (Italian Marine Industry Association) and Deloitte and offers insights from 2021 onwards. Final figures for 2023 will be presented by the Italian Marine Industry Association in September during the 64th Genoa International Boat Show.

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New Sunseeker Ocean 156 to debut in Southampton

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New Sunseeker Ocean 156 to debut in Southampton

July 11, 2024
4:07 pm

The British yacht builder will showcase a display of 10 of its latest yacht models at the UK show in September

Sunseeker prepares for Britain’s biggest boating showcase, the Southampton International Boat Show, returning to the UK’s south coast from September 13-22. The British yacht builder will be showcasing a display of its 10 newest yacht models, and celebrating the arrival of the all-new Sunseeker Ocean 156.

Sunseeker’s Ocean 156 seamlessly blends indoor luxury with expansive outdoor decks

Sunseeker’s Ocean range has emerged as a pioneering category in the yacht market, standing alongside the shipyard’s established ranges – Performance, Predator, Sport Yacht, Manhattan, Yacht and Superyacht. With the introduction of the 90 Ocean in 2020 and the Ocean 182 in 2023, Sunseeker set a strong standard in performance, functionality and design.

These inaugural Ocean series models garnered acclaim and yachting awards worldwide. Building upon this success, Sunseeker is unveiling a new addition to the Ocean range: the Ocean 156. Bearing a name reflecting its substantial interior volume, compared to traditional models in its class, this latest offering emphasises the remarkable increase in usable space on board.

The luxurious design puts a focus on apartment-style interiors

Sunseeker’s Ocean 156 offers innovative design solutions that blend indoor luxury with expansive outdoor decks, and it has a focus on apartment-style interiors and a cohesive design extending from inside to out.

One of the Ocean 156’s many spacious outdoor areas with open access to main saloon

“Sunseeker is thrilled to maintain its position as a premier exhibitor at the Southampton International Boat Show,” said Andrea Frabetti, Chief Executive Officer at Sunseeker International. “Our display this year presents a special showcase of the most technically advanced and beautiful yachts in the market.”

The owner’s cabin of the Sunseeker Ocean 156

In addition to the global premiere of the Ocean 156, there will be yachts on display from across the range, including the Manhattan 55, Superhawk 55, Predator 65, Manhattan 68, Predator 75, 76 Yacht, 88 Yacht, 90 Ocean and the 95 Yacht.

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Princess Yachts line-up for Cannes Yachting Festival

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Princess Yachts line-up for Cannes Yachting Festival

July 11, 2024
2:25 pm

World premieres of the all-new S80 and S65 highlight an eight-vessel presence at the show.

The Princess Yachts S80 will debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September

Princess Yachts, the UK’s largest luxury yacht manufacturer, will showcase two world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival in September as part of an eight-yacht line-up – the first showing of two highly-anticipated S Class models, the all-new Princess S80 and S65 sports yachts.

The S Class series has broadened Princess’ appeal to a thrill-seeking audience searching for speed, fun, and excitement – but who refuse to compromise on comfort, space and flexibility. These yachts are about feeling connected to the water, bringing loved ones together and cruising in ultimate luxury and style.

Princess S80

The S80 completes the Princess 80ft trilogy, following the highly successful, award-winning X80 and Y80 models. She is also the flagship of the S Class sport-yacht range renowned for delivering the perfect blend of sportiness and luxury, epitomising the brand’s commitment to performance and style.

Elegant yet dynamic exterior lines provide a sleek profile and a powerful stance that belies the volume on board with spacious, open-plan layouts that integrate indoor and outdoor living areas.

Whilst she shares the same hull and lower accommodation layout as her 80ft siblings, that is where the similarities end. Her sleek profile and exterior styling are much more akin the beautiful S72, but it is her main deck that makes the S80 a completely different proposition.

The S80’s cockpit maximises outdoor space and on-water enjoyment

As you approach the S80, she is instantly recognisable from her distinctive central cockpit access. This whole area has been designed to maximise outdoor space and on-water enjoyment, with a garage to the port side capable of holding a 4.35m tender.

The cockpit extends further along the main deck to provide an incredible space for entertaining and relaxing. Twin sunpads (the largest ever seen on an S Class yacht) border the central access steps, whilst the configurable cockpit seating area with twin coffee tables is the perfect place to enjoy a sundowner.

Moving forward, a teak dining table to seat six to eight, (with optional extendable table) is positioned next to the galley bar, creating the perfect area to serve drinks. Sliding doors and a large opening window above the galley bar connect the exterior with interior to create a natural flow through the main deck where a further breakfast bar unit provides a more casual dining arrangement.

Looking aft from the S80’s cockpit

The S80 main-deck saloon

Light from the panoramic windows floods the saloon. A spacious C-shaped sofa sits opposite the port seating area, while the helm offers access to all on-board controls. A pantograph door gives the captain direct access from the starboard side deck through to the foredeck for easy mooring and communication.

Above, an optional sliding roof spans the width of the main deck, for air flow through the saloon. The foredeck terrace, a popular feature from the Y80, continues to adapt to owners’ lifestyles with two U-shaped seating areas plus a sun pad conversion.

The S80 foredeck offers two U-shaped seating areas plus a sunpad conversion

The lower deck features four en-suite cabins with chilled water air conditioning and portholes for natural ventilation. The full-beam master stateroom has accents and finishes of natural timber. Soft lighting features accentuate curved forms of the hand-crafted furniture.

The aft lazarette and two-berth crew cabin with separate bathroom are situated aft of the machinery space. A watertight door from the electro-hydraulic bathing platform gives direct access to this area.

Measuring 28.7sqm, the S80s sports-bridge has a barbecue and wet bar

The 28.7sqm sports-bridge is yet another impressive outdoor living space with multiple seating areas and wet bar, with barbecue and refrigeration. A dining table and an outdoor TV are also available.

Equipped with MAN V12 1900 or 2000hp engines providing speeds up to 34 knots, plus an optional 7,000-litre fuel tank to enable an extended cruising range, the S80 is optimised for greater efficiency using conventional straight shaft drives delivering easy close-quarters manoeuvring and sure-footed performance.Both vector fin and gyro stabilisation options are available.

Princess S65

The Princess S65 sports-deck flybridge has a

The Princess S65 also follows the distinct S class personality. Both new S Class models are designed by the in-house Princess Design Studio in collaboration with naval architects Olesinski and Italian design house Pininfarina, and feature a sleek exterior that gives it a powerful., sporty stance.

So much so that it almost completely hides the large sports-bridge above. There is a large sunroof which, when opened, fills the saloon and lower helm with light and air for those open boating, ‘wind in the hair’ moments.

The open deck galley seamlessly connects to the main deck saloon of the Princess S65

The ‘life outdoors’ theme continues into the flexible cockpit that inspires relaxation with a large sun pad aft, stretching over the garage that is capable of housing a 3.3m tender. Forward is the U-shaped seating and dining area with a folding teak table.

The cockpit countertop to port connects to the galley that is separated by an upswinging door which, when open, seamlessly connects the inside with the outside.

The teak table on the sports-bridge can transform into a large sun bed

Elegant teak stairs are positioned to port leading to the spacious sportsbridge deck on which owners can experience the S65’s immaculate handling and comfortable ride with unbroken views of the horizon. The sports-bridge helm station features twin helm seats.

To starboard is a large U-shaped seating area with storage below and a teak-double-fold dining table that can be transformed to create an additional large sunbed

Inside, the saloon offers a tranquil and versatile environment to kick back and relax, featuring sofa, coffee table, sideboard unit, and a generous amount of storage.

Looking forward, the dinette features an L-shaped sofa with folding dining table while aft, the well-equipped open-plan galley seamlessly connects to the saloon, featuring a full-height fridge/freezer and twin sinks.

Equipped with twin MAN V8 1200 or V12 1400 engines, giving a maximum speed of up to 36 knots she also delivers the exhilaration expected from the sporty S Class models.

Both new S Class models will be part of an eight-yacht Princess display at Jetee 114 Vieux Port during the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. More details about the full Princess line-up will be announced soon.

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Wake riders make a splash in Hong Kong

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Wake riders make a splash in
Hong Kong

July 11, 2024
1:35 pm

IWWF Wakefest event attracts highest number of participants ever to show their skills behind a Nautique in the SAR

The IWWF Wakefest Hong Kong 2024, sponsored by Nautique distributor Asia Yachting, took place July 5-7 at Tai Po Waterfront Park, showcasing the skills and talents of 178 local and international athletes from Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia.

Many overseas wake riders were among the 178 participants in July

This year’s Wakefest Hong Kong’s significant participation included many international riders, with one-third of the athletes travelling from overseas to compete.

Team Chinese Taipei took home the Team Champion for the second consecutive year, demonstrating their exceptional prowess and unwavering team spirit.

Chinese Taipei took home the Team Champion award for the second consecutive year

The event also saw a notable increase in the number of U18 athletes, highlighting the growing appeal and participation of young talent in wakesports. Asia Yachting is committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of wakesports athletes, ensuring the vibrant future of the sport in the region.

Look out for some of these champions competing at November’s World Wakesurf Championship at the same venue

The 1st IWWF World Wakesurf Championships will take place at the same venue from November 2-10 this year. Asia Yachting, as the exclusive dealer of Nautique Boats in Hong Kong and Macau, will have the latest 2025 Centennial Edition Nautique G23 available by that time, and it will be the 100th-anniversary edition of one of the world’s best luxury wakeboat brands.

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Numarine’s diesel-electric 30XP to debut at Cannes

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Numarine’s diesel-electric 30XP to debut at Cannes

July 11, 2024
2:34 am

Turkish builder’s first hybrid superyacht set to make world premiere, with four units sold already.

Turkish builder Numarine plans to showcase its most revolutionary and eco-friendly superyacht to date at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival with the world premiere of the 30XP, Numarine’s first ever hybrid diesel-electric explorer.

Fold-down platforms increase deck space in 30XP beach club to 43sqm

After first revealing the model to mark the shipyard’s 20th anniversary in September 2022, it has already proven popular, with four units sold to existing Numarine owners ahead of the slated launch of the first hull in coming weeks. The 30XP also boasts the accolade of being the first Numarine model to feature the option of diesel-electric propulsion.

The Numarine 30XP has Scandinavian-inspired interiors

As with previously launched Numarine models, Can Yalman is the primary designer for the exteriors and interiors of the 30XP yacht, with its raised pilothouse design chosen for its highly efficient use of volume.

Ofist Design Studio, based in Istanbul, is the interior design collaborator for this model.

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Ferretti Yachts Privilege Days in Hong Kong

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Ferretti Yachts Privilege Days in
Hong Kong

July 11, 2024
2:10 am

The popular June event at Ferretti Group APAC Marina in Ap Lei Chau showcases the new INFYNITO 90.

The Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90 moored in Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong for FY Privilege Days

During the weekend of June 21st to 23rd, Ferretti Group APAC in collaboration with the Hong Kong dealer Starship Yachts organised a special event dedicated to Ferretti Yachts in Hong Kong: FY Privilege Days.

Clockwise from bottom: the Ferretti Yachts 500, FY720 and INFYNITO 90

The event took place at the Ferretti Group APAC Marina in Ap Lei Chau and featured an impressive line-up, including the Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90’s APAC premiere, as well as the Ferretti Yachts 720 and Ferretti Yachts 500.

Ferretti Group APAC and Starship Yachts organised the weekend event in Hong Kong

Over the three days, the event proved to be a great success and attracted a significant number of visitors, including potential and existing clients, local media representatives, and members of the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Hong Kong. The Ferretti Group APAC Team and Starship Yachts Team were present throughout the event, welcoming the guests and providing onboard tours of the three Italian yachts.

The back deck of the Ferretti Yachts 500

The highlight of the event was the unveiling of the FY INFYNITO 90 in the APAC region which captured the curiosity and attention of all the guests, being very well suited for use in Asia.

The Ferrarri Owners of Hong Kong attended June’s Ferretti Privilege Event in Ap Lei Chau

The INFYNITO 90’s distinctive design features include the enclosed flybridge, All-season bow terrace, and one of the most impressive main deck arrangements in her class.

Ferretti Yachts 720 with the INFYNITO 90 in the background

This boat represents another significant step forward for Ferretti Group as a builder, and also in terms of the sustainable and green technology implemented in this project.

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Sustainable travel pioneer Melita Koulmandas, CEO of Song Saa Private Island

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Sustainable travel pioneer Melita Koulmandas, CEO of Song Saa Private Island

July 10, 2024
7:41 pm

Melita Koulmandas has built a Cambodian island paradise dedicated to ecological harmony and restorative experiences.

What was it about Cambodia and Song Saa in particular that you were so drawn to?

I moved to Cambodia in 2004. I have a very adventurous spirit and I love visiting remote destinations, and I was captured by the essence of Cambodia in the people, the energy and the vibrancy. But back then Cambodia was very much still waking up after the Khmer Rouge, and it is a country, even to this day, that’s in healing. 70 percent of the population were under the age of 30 back then, so it had this really young, dynamic spirit. There was so much positivity, which was something that I think that was in contradiction to what probably people felt about the country at that time.

I had just spent two weeks circumnavigating the Koh Rong archipelago, and it was pristine and the water was crystal clear. We’d stop outside of the beaches and park overnight and sleep on the fishing boat, and monkeys would come down to the water’s edge. It was just an extraordinary experience.

Why does it matter for people to experience Cambodia?

I think that Cambodia is an incredibly special place, and though it sits between its neighbours Thailand, Vietnam and Laos three countries that have very long histories and are well defined in terms of tourism Cambodia is still working out who it is. So anyone who visits Cambodia always walks away with a sense that they have had a real, human connection with it. It doesn’t matter if they’re visiting the temples of Angkor Wat or going through Phnom Penh or coming down to the coast there’s always this unique experience of real connection that you get when you come to Cambodia. Cambodia has its own essence, its own sense of place, and its own history.

How is Song Saa’s approach to sustainability and community programmes unique compared to developments of a similar nature?

Because we started off with building community projects, with no vision at that point to open a hotel, we have designed and created a hotel experience for our guests where that is woven in from Day One, as opposed to designing and opening a hotel and making that fit into the hotel. which is very much what regenerative tourism development design is all about. So we look at the living system and how we can operate within that and help to enhance these systems. The work that we do is through the nonprofit Song Saa Foundation, which is its own entity. If the hotel shut down tomorrow, the foundation would continue to operate, so the programmes that we work with aren’t there because it makes the hotel feel good. They’re there because that is what we need, so everything is community-driven.

Would you say responsibility and luxury are, by their very nature, in opposition? Can they coexist?

I believe they can coexist. To start with, I think we have to understand what the definition of luxury is in this context, and it’s really evolved in the past few years. We don’t use the word “luxury” and haven’t for a while, we talk about high-end or responsible tourism. Coming into a country like Cambodia, even if that travelling is at a high-end level, by just connecting to the people and the culture, it brings empathy and awareness that they take home with them. Where the high-end traveller can really bring a lot of change is that they really want to understand the history and the place where they’re at, and they then often donate to the programmes that we have, so there’s that transference of awareness and support.

What are your thoughts on the changing landscape of sustainability-minded tourism in recent years, especially in Southeast Asia, and consumer expectations and how they’ve evolved?

I think they’ve evolved enormously. I think there is a greater awareness for most people, and that there is a real shift away from the tourists of 20 or 30 years ago. People now identify as travellers, and they want to have that experience and connection. Traditionally, back then people used to stay in the big hotels, where they would step into and then they would be transported back into a cocoon. And now people want to feel, connect, learn and grow, and that’s incredibly special.

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Pearl 82 to premiere at Cannes

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Pearl 82 to premiere at Cannes

July 10, 2024
12:46 am

It will feature a raised pilothouse (RPH) design, a garage large enough to accommodate a Williams 395 and Sea-Doo jet ski, and two aft-deck configurations

The Pearl 82 blends performance with sophistication in sporty profile designed by Bill Dixon

The Pearl 82, a stunning 25m yacht with innovative layout options, is pushing the boundaries of yacht design with its raised pilothouse configuration, main deck master stateroom with private forepeak terrace, and an additional four en-suite staterooms.

This is the only yacht in its class to feature a raised pilothouse (RPH) design, a garage large enough to accommodate a Williams 395 and Sea-Doo jet ski, and two aft-deck configurations – Riviera or Veranda – allowing owners to tailor the Pearl 82 to their lifestyle preferences.

Under the guidance of Pearl’s exclusive British design duo – naval architect Bill Dixon and interior stylist Kelly Hoppen CBE – the Pearl 82 blends performance with sophistication. Dixon’s exterior design amplifies the yacht’s sporty profile alongside substantial interior volumes, while Hoppen’s interiors provide a sophisticated and luxurious ambience, characterised by open-plan arrangements and panoramic views.

The raised pilothouse design is only one of the Pearl 82’s many unique features

As a boutique yacht builder, Pearl focuses on a limited annual production of high-quality vessels ensuring meticulous attention to detail and exclusivity. The Pearl 82 exemplifies the brand’s commitment to delivering yachts that not only meet but exceed the high expectations of its discerning clientele.

“The all-new Pearl 82’s design revealed in [Boot] Düsseldorf [in January] set the stage for what will be a truly spectacular world premiere at Cannes next September,” stated Iain Smallridge, founder and managing director of Pearl Yachts.

“This yacht is a testament to our feature-focused philosophy and innovative spirit, and to our dedication to pushing the limits of yacht design and flawless quality.”

The world premiere of the Pearl 82 at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September promises to be a pivotal moment for Pearl, showcasing the latest advancements in luxury, design, and technology, and consolidating Pearl’s position as one of the world’s finest yacht manufacturers.

Founded in 1998, with the aim of designing a range of luxury motor yachts offering voluminous interiors, combined with opulence and design excellence, Pearl Yachts is one of the UK’s most prominent shipyards. Pearl’s fleet consists of the Pearl 62, the Pearl 72, the Pearl 82 and the flagship Pearl 95.

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Highfield RIB speedboats secures contract with OC Sport Pen Duick

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Cheoy Lee announces new 130 Explorer

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Asia Yachting’s Summer Sale sizzles

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Wally’s wallywhy100 to make world debut at Cannes

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Global yacht market worth €33 billion as 11 per cent growth is recorded

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New Sunseeker Ocean 156 to debut in Southampton

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Princess Yachts line-up for Cannes Yachting Festival

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Wake riders make a splash in Hong Kong

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Numarine’s diesel-electric 30XP to debut at Cannes

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Ferretti Yachts Privilege Days in Hong Kong

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Sustainable travel pioneer Melita Koulmandas, CEO of Song Saa Private Island

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Pearl 82 to premiere at Cannes

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