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First Asia sale for Custom Line 140’

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First Asia sale for Custom Line 140’

November 11, 2022
12:17 am

Following the Custom Line flagship’s world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and display at the Monaco Yacht Show, a first sale to Asia has been confirmed.

The Custom Line 140 is the brand’s new flagship

The first flagship Custom Line 140’sold in Asia will be delivered in Italy in December 2023 and arrive shortly afterwards in Hong Kong, following a second successful collaboration between Ferretti Group Asia Pacific and Burgess Asia with a repeat client.

Aft main deck

Ferretti Group staged the world premiere of the new Custom Line flagship at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival before exhibiting the model at the superyacht-focused Monaco Yacht Show.

Saloon on the main deck

The 42.6m, four-deck superyacht, which has a beam of 8.5m (28ft), was created with the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari and the Group’s Engineering Department.

Master suite forward on the main deck

She is the third yacht from Custom Line’s planing series featuring exterior and interior design by Francesco Paszkowski Design, and interior styling in collaboration with Margherita Casprini and the Custom Line Atelier.

Aft upper deck

With ceiling heights up to 2.1m on each deck, the yacht offers an exceptional interior volume of 398GT, yet lightweight materials and a semi-planing hull contribute to a top speed of 21.5 knots, a cruising speed of 18 knots and a range of 2,000nm at economy speed.

Bow lounge on the upper deck

Outdoor areas include the beach club, the bow lounge on the upper deck and the sun deck, which offers 70sqm of outdoor entertainment covered by a carbon-fibre hardtop. The saloon on the main deck and the sky lounge on the upper deck both offer panoramic views and combine with the aft decks to create large indoor-outdoor living spaces.

Sun deck

The full-beam owner’s suite is on the main deck, while there are three VIP cabins and one guest cabin on the lower deck. The large lateral garage accommodates up to a Williams 625 tender, while the bow garage can contain a 3m jetski.

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Beneteau First 53 sold into China

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Beneteau First 53 sold into China

November 11, 2022
12:06 am

Simpson Marine has announced the first sale into mainland China of a Beneteau First 53, designed by Italians Roberto Biscontini and Lorenzo Argento.

Beneteau First 53

Simpson Marine, which has represented Beneteau since 1985, has secured the first sale in mainland China of Beneteau’s First 53 (formerly First Yacht 53). The First series flagship is scheduled to arrive in southern China next year and could compete in the 2023 edition of the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong.

The First 53 is the first Beneteau sailing yacht designed by the Italian duo of Roberto Biscontini and Lorenzo Argento. Having worked for America’s Cup teams, the performance-focused Biscontini designed the hull and sailing rig, while Argento was responsible for the deck and interior design.

The 52ft 5in hull has a maximum beam of 5m, with the beamy design for much of the aft half of the hull.

The sporty ‘luxury performance’ yacht is sleek, minimalist and has a teak-laid deck with barely a rope in sight, with the design focused on short-handed sailing from the twin helms. The two L-shaped sofas in the cockpit are clear of the sailing zone.

Below deck, there’s a C-shaped galley and a dining area to port, facing a saloon area with an L-shaped sofa and a coffee table to starboard. Guest accommodation comprises two aft cabins and a large master forward, while there’s also a crew cabin in the forepeak.

The First 53 represents the start of Beneteau’s new generation of larger models, with Biscontini and Argento since designing the Oceanis Yacht 54, flagship Oceanis Yacht 60 and First 44, the latter two having their world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

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Blue Water Heroes Awards crown Asia’s eco-pioneers

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Blue Water Heroes Awards crown Asia’s eco-pioneers

November 10, 2022
11:48 pm

Environmental leaders from Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia were winners at the Blue Water Heroes Awards, part of the first Blue Water EduFest in Singapore’s ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.

Blue Water Heroes Awards winners with the judges

Melati Wijsen, co-founder of the Bali-based social initiative Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Thanda Ko Gyi, founder and Director of Myanmar Ocean Project, and Dr Louisa Ponnampalam, Executive Director and co-founder of Malaysia’s MareCet Research Organisation, were the winners of the inaugural Blue Water Heroes Awards in Singapore.

The awards recognised individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to marine conservation and were held as part of the four-day Blue Water EduFest at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. The winners received a cash prize and additional benefits in a bid to assist them in further developing their causes, including the provision of access to industry experts and more.

Melati Wijsen, Bye Bye Plastic Bags

Melati Wijsen, who received S$10,000 as a cash prize, was just 11 she and her sister started the social initiative, Bye Bye Plastic Bags, raising awareness of the issue of plastic waste through education, campaigns, engaging the community, and even involving policy makers on their initiatives.

“I’m shocked, grateful and touched at winning this award,” she said. “I’m so inspired by the stories of the other finalists, too. No matter which stage I stand on or classroom I’m in, I want every young person to be able to see themselves in my story. I believe every young person can be a changemaker but may not know where and how to start, and I hope to help them on this journey.”

Thanda Ko Gyi, Myanmar Ocean Project

In Myanmar, Thanda Ko Gyi works with coastal communities connected to the ocean. Through the Myanmar Ocean Project, she pioneered research on understanding how abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear in Myanmar contributes to oceanic plastic pollution and worked with coastal communities to understand their perspectives before educating and involving them.

To date, she has overseen the removal of over 1,800 kilograms of harmful fishing nets from marine ecosystems, saving hundreds of marine animals.

“I’m very grateful for this and to be present among everyone I admire here,” said Thanda Ko Gyi, the first runner-up, who won S$6,000 as a cash prize. “I’ve been lucky to be given the opportunity to do what I do, and I’d like to give others more opportunities in Myanmar to see the ocean the way I have.”

Dr Louisa Ponnampalam, MareCet Research Organisation

Dr Louisa Ponnampalam co-founded the MareCet Research Organisation, which is the first and only non-profit NGO dedicated to the research and conservation of marine mammals in Malaysia.

With her efforts centred around protecting marine mammals and their fragile habitats, she has taken her efforts further to build a platform for developing local conservation leadership talent. There, she works closely with various stakeholders to optimise conservation outcomes for all involved, motivated to promote ocean stewardship within society at large in Malaysia.

“Through our work, we hope people will value the ocean,” said Dr Ponnampalam, who won S$4,000 as the second runner-up. “I’m very fortunate that I’m living my childhood dream. I’ve learnt that compassion, empathy and hard work are important. And people are at the centre of conservation.”

Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration

The Blue Water EduFest started with the two-day Ocean Collective Summit, which opened with a welcome address by Arthur Tay, Chairman and CEO, SUTL Group, owner of the ONE°15 brand.

Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, was the event’s Guest of Honour. He delivered a speech about the Singapore government’s efforts and projects, as well as plans to solidify sustainability efforts and nurse local waters to health, demonstrating nationwide commitment towards marine and coastal conservation.

Fabien Cousteau (centre) with Jay Wade (SeaKeepers Society) and Julian Chang (SeaKeepers Asia)

Jay Wade, Chairman and President of The International Seakeepers Society, gave the opening address before Fabien Cousteau, the world-renowned oceanographic explorer and environmental advocate, delivered the keynote speech on the opening morning. Cousteau was among VIP guests at the Blue Water Heroes Awards.

The Blue Water EduFest event concluded at the weekend with over 100 volunteers participating in a marina clean-up, as ONE°15 Marina relaunched the annual after a two year-hiatus due to the pandemic.

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YACHT STYLE Vietnam celebrates second anniversary

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YACHT STYLE Vietnam celebrates second anniversary

November 10, 2022
4:16 pm

YACHT STYLE Vietnam’s second-anniversary celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City were part of the Vietnam International Yacht Conference.

YACHT STYLE Vietnam celebrated its second anniversary with an intimate evening cruise and a lively riverside party in the highly acclaimed Mia Saigon luxury boutique hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Event sponsors included Mortlach whisky, Vietyacht, LuxYacht, AnaMarina, Grohe, Liti Florist, Areus Atelier, Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort, Tissot, Mido, ITA, Anantara Hoi An Resort and Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô.

Earlier in the day,YACHT STYLE Vietnam organised the Vietnam International Yacht Conference, which was streamed live online.

The conference topics included the current Vietnam yachting market and the growing emergence of marina developments and the surrounding luxury lifestyle.

Panellists included Dang Hieu, CEO and founder of AnaMarina, Duc Thuan Nguyen, founder of Vietyacht and LuxYacht, and Gael Burlot, CEO and publisher of YACHT STYLE (Asia edition).

Yacht Style Vietnam is owned by SR Media, which also owns Luxuo.vn, a sister website of Luxuo.com, owned by Singapore-based Heart Media Group.

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Sanlorenzo launches first 57Steel

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Sanlorenzo launches first 57Steel

November 10, 2022
3:01 pm

The Italian builder has launched the first hull of its new 57Steel series in La Spezia, with four sales of the 1,050GT, five-deck superyacht secured.

CGI of the Sanlorenzo 57 Steel

Sanlorenzo has launched the first unit of the 57Steel line in La Spezia, where the shipyard builds the steel and aluminium yachts in its Superyacht range. Hull one is scheduled to be delivered to her owner early next year and is the first of four sales of the 186-footer.

The 57Steel has an 11m beam, five decks and a volume of 1,050GT,more than double the sub-500GT 52Steel, with the models sharing a similar float-in garage topped by a glass-bottomed pool. In the 57Steel, the aft garage can accommodate a 7.5m tender and water toys, while the beach club area can be expanded to 110sqm by opening the aft platform and drop-down side doors.

Bernardo Zuccon of the Zuccon International Project studio, which designed the exterior lines, said: “The aim was to create a craft of around 1,050GT with functional and lifestyle contents normally found on boats of larger sizes. The challenge was to find the right balance between the volumes and proportions of the boat.

Bernardo Zuccon designed the exterior

“The external lines have a defined and extremely fluid progression in which the yard’s language shines through. We can define 57Steel as a skilful play of balance between content and container.”

The wheelhouse area, normally forward on the upper deck, has been relocated to the deck above, a proper bridge deck as seen on larger yachts. The upper deck includes a large alfresco area aft, a 54sqm owner’s suite and an enormous foredeck including a spa pool and seating and lounging areas.

The main deck, which starts with the outdoor pool, includes the main saloon and a spacious full-beam VIP cabin forward, which is among up to seven guest cabins, most on the lower deck. The yacht also includes a tank deck dedicated to services such as laundry, wardrobe and cold storage.

The three-sided beach club includes a ‘float-in garage’

Studio Vickers of London has worked with the client on the interiors, with John Vickers explaining that his team was tasked with “creating a warm, detailed and inviting interior” for the owner and his family.

“The design process was a huge creative pleasure and the shipyard team responded really well to our design direction, producing a wonderful interior,” Vickers said. “We have worked with Sanlorenzo before and know the care and attention to detail, but on this yacht, it was exceptional.”

Simpson Marine has represented Sanlorenzo in Asia since 2015.

www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/

Riva’s Super upgrade of 76’ Bahamas

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Riva’s Super upgrade of 76’ Bahamas

November 10, 2022
2:47 pm

The Ferretti Group builder has unveiled the 76’ Bahamas Super, the C-Top motor yacht that can be both an open and a coupe.

The 76’ Bahamas Super can reach 37 knots with 1,800mhp engines

Riva has unveiled the 76’ Bahamas Super, six years after the original model with the spirit of both an open and a coupe joined the shipyard’s Open range. The 23m model is another Riva project by Officina Italiana Design – the firm founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta – in collaboration with Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari and its Engineering Department.

The yacht has a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 with a pair of 1,550mhp MAN V12 V-drive engines, while the1,800mhp options raise those figures to 37 and 32 knots respectively. The aerodynamic profile of the Shark Grey hull with contrasting Bright Black accents now features more glazing, while there are many new features in terms of digital innovation, functionality and storage.

The C-Top can cover the foredeck or lounge

The Bahamas’ star feature is still the now-legendary C-Top, the aerodynamic carbon top with a patented system that converts the yacht from an open into a coupe and vice-versa in less than a minute.

Lifted by two polished carbon arms, it rises from the deckhouse to a position over the lounge and locks onto the windscreen and carbon roll bar, revealing foredeck seating. The owner can also choose to add the optional side covers to fully protect the cockpit area in bad weather.

The aft cockpit features a huge sunpad

The huge aft cockpit remains the heart of the yacht, with guests able to relax on the large sunpad overlooking the beach area or the aft-facing sofa and neighbouring chaise longue.

The restyling upgrades this area with advanced technology and home automation solutions. The sunpad’s armrests have two built-in panels that offer simple, quick control of the lighting, stereo system and door for the aft garage, which can contain a 3.25m Williams tender and water toys.

The lounge features a dining area to starboard

Forward, the lounge dominates the central part of the deck and is protected by the double-curved laminated glass windscreen with a polished stainless steel frame.

On the starboard side, the dining area is furnished with an L-shaped sofa and a teak table with stainless steel trim that comfortably seats eight guests. Behind this space are various storage compartments that contain the audio equipment and more.

The port side has a big bar and optional TV

On the port side, the long bar area contains a fridge, an icemaker and a sink, plus an optional grill or TV screen.

The helm is another focus of the upgrade’s new technology. The captain can manage the entire yacht using three 16-inch or 19-inch touchscreens, while the steering system has been converted from hydraulic to a Xenta electro-hydraulic steer-by-wire system with independent control of the rudders. An Aventics joystick featuring docking mode functionality is an option.

The twin-seat helm station

The yacht is fitted with automatic Humphree dynamic trim interceptors, simplifying use and optimising fuel consumption, while a Seakeeper NG18 can be installed to offer greater stability at anchor and when cruising.

The pilot and co-pilot chairs, specially designed for all Riva models by Officina Italiana Design, are housed in a fibreglass cradle and supported by a stainless steel ‘bridge’ for a lighter overall look. They’re joined by a third chair on the opposite side of the sliding hatch that leads below deck.

The saloon on the lower deck

The skilful restyling continues below deck, where decoration draws attention to the yacht’s bold character: the rift-cut white veneer embellished with obsidian varnish is pointed up by black leather trim with white stitching. Stainless steel completes the 76’ Bahamas Super’s style palette.

The stairs lead directly to the saloon, which sits on the port side and features an L-shaped sofa and a coffee table, while there’s a guest cabin to starboard, forward of the corner galley.

The galley is starboard of the stairs

In the galley, a pull-out wall shelf has been added to increase the available work surface. The galley door is no longer recessed but now hinged, which increases the storage space in the adjacent guest cabin, making it possible to add a sliding drawer.

The full-beam master suite is midships

Midships, the full-beam master suite is furnished with a forward-facing double bed and a cabinet unit on the starboard side, complemented by the en-suite bathroom, which has a new layout. The master lobby has a convenient storage area containing the washer-dryer, while a big locker on the opposite side increases the storage space on board.

The VIP suite is in the bow

The VIP suite in the bow also has an en-suite bathroom, while the layout of the guest-cabin bathroom features a shower separated by a glass partition to improve liveability. Corian – or marble on request – is used for both tops and floors in the galley and bathrooms.

www.riva-yacht.com

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Prestige’s pioneering M48 powercat

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Prestige’s pioneering M48 powercat

November 10, 2022
8:17 am

The acclaimed French builder of 40-70ft monohull motor yachts has debuted its first power catamaran, with the M48 kicking off its new M-Line of multihulls.

Prestige staged the world premiere of its long-awaited M48 powercat at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival before showing the twin-hulled motor yacht at the Genoa International Boat Show. Designed by long-time Prestige designer Garroni Design of Italy with French naval architect Philippe Briand, the 14.8m yacht has a beam of just 6m, so is thinner but taller than most powercats of this length.

The model has several innovative social areas, starting aft. The central swim platform can carry a tender and lower to become flush with the twin transoms, forming a 6m-wide terrace and allowing access to a toy storage locker.

The platform can also be raised to form an extended lounging area just one step down from the aft cockpit and accessed by a central walkway that separates the L-shaped sofas and two tables, which are from the outdoor collection by RODA, like all the exterior furnishings. When needed, the tables can fold out and connect to provide dining for up to eight guests.

Port stairs lead to a flybridge where the starboard side has a teak table and a C-shaped sofa adjoining a modular sunpad aft and a forward-facing sofa. To port is a wet bar with grill and a bench seat helm station. There’s a large windshield, while the hard top is optional.

The foredeck has an integrated triple sunpad, but the major innovation is an aft-facing C-shaped sofa in the bow. There’s also access to the anchor windlass and storage lockers, while a skipper cabin is in the port forepeak, with a head to starboard.

The saloon starts with a C-shaped galley to starboard, where the aft window can be opened flush with the roof. The lounge to port features a C-shaped sofa, dining table and the option of loose chairs, while to starboard are three steps to a small door to the side deck.

The hull on show in Cannes featured the forward option of a full-beam master suite with a width of 5m, with Garroni describing the 18sqm cabin as “an owner’s suite worthy of that found on a 70 footer”. The cabin has an aft-facing king-size bed, a bathroom with shower to port and a separate toilet with sink to starboard. The optional layout features two en-suite cabins in this area.

Both en-suite guest cabins midships have private access and feature window-facing queen beds that can be split into singles. In contrast to most catamarans, the M48 features a full-beam lower deck, with both midships cabins only separated by a bulwark.

The M48 is fitted with twin Volvo Penta D4-320 V-drive engines. A world leader in 40-70ft monohull motor yachts, Prestige is next set to expand the M-Line with the M68.

www.prestige-yachts.com

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Jeanneau adds 10.5 CC to Cap Camarat range

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Jeanneau adds 10.5 CC to Cap Camarat range

November 3, 2022
5:18 pm

As the Cap Camarat series celebrates 40 years since launching in 1982, the French builder has added the 10.5 Center Console version to the range.

The foredeck includes wraparound seating

Jeanneau has unveiled the Cap Camarat 10.5 CC, a Center Console version that complements the 10.5 WA Serie2 edition from the Walk Around collection.

The 10.5 is the largest model in the Center Console series, which also includes the 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 and 9.0, while the Walk Around range extends from the 5.5 to the 12.5.

The port door can be fitted with a swim ladder

Although only CGIs are available, the Cap Camarat 10.5 CC was among Jeanneau’s three world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival along with the Merry Fisher 1295 Fly and DB/43.

Designed by Patrice Sarrazin of Sarrazin Design, the yacht has an overall length of 10.9m (35ft 9in) and a 9.3m (30ft 7in) V-shaped hull by Michael Peters Yacht Design, with the option of two 300hp or 425hp outboard engines plus joystick control.

Downstairs is a simple galley and dinette

The aft cockpit has an L-shaped sofa and a table with drinks holders, while to port is a bulwark door that can be fitted with a swimming ladder.

Forward is a wet bar with grill, sink, fridge and storage, as well as a transparent live well for fishing. The central helm station has three seats and is covered by a T-top fitted with fishing rod holders aft.

Aft is a double cabin

In front of the helm, there are two forward-facing seats facing a table and an aft-facing C-shaped bench seat.

Down the stairs is a simple galley, a double cabin aft, a bathroom with separate shower, and a forward lounge area with table that can be converted into a double berth.

www.jeanneau.com

Singapore’sONE°15 Marina to host regional boat show in April 2023

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Singapore’s ONE°15 Marina to host regional boat show in April 2023

November 3, 2022
4:07 pm

The newly upgraded ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore has announced that it will host a regional boat show from April 27-30, 2023.

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove completed a US$5 million upgrade in 2021

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore has announced that it will host a four-day ‘regional boat show’ from April 27-30, 2023.

Arthur Tay, CEO of SUTL Enterprise, which owns the ONE°15 brand, made the announcement at the second edition of Grow Boating Singapore, which was held at the marina’s floating Boaters’ Bar on Wednesday evening (November 2) and attracted close to 100 guests.

The boat show announcement was made at the Grow Boating Singapore event

First held in May, Grow Boating Singapore is an industry networking event organised by Singapore Marine Guide and was supported by YACHT STYLE for a second time.

Thursday morning (November 3), Tay confirmed the boat show’s April 27-30 dates on the sidelines of the first Blue Water EduFest, which is being hosted by ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from November 3-6, 2022 (click for preview article).

Grow Boating Singapore was again held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Last year, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, the brand’s flagship facility, completed a US$5 million upgrade and reconfiguration (click for article) and this year became the first marina in Southeast Asia to be awarded Platinum Gold Anchor accreditation (click for article).

Beyond itself as host venue, the marina has not revealed any organisers for the boat show.More information to be released soon …

Darren Oh and Teo Joo Leng of SUTL Enterprise, and James Roy and Jonathan Sit of ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove receive the Platinum award

YACHT STYLE will post any updates on the boat show as additional information is confirmed; for further enquiries or to receive YACHT STYLE’S weekly newsletters, email: info@lux-inc.com

To receive an invitation for the next edition of Grow Boating Singapore or updates from Singapore Marine Guide, email: hello@sgmarineguide.com

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Easy Breezy II triumphs at fun-filled Beneteau Cup

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Easy Breezy II triumphs at fun-filled Beneteau Cup

November 3, 2022
3:44 pm

A First 41S5 sailboat built over three decades ago won the Beneteau Cup in Hong Kong, although everyone was a winner at the action-packed weekend.

By Nicholas Kunz

Easy Breezy II was bought by Alfred Lau and Castor Kong in April 2022

A classic Beneteau First 41S5 built over three decades ago, Easy Breezy II won top honours at this year’s Beneteau Cup Hong Kong Supported by Aon to the delight of Alfred Lau and Castor Kong, who bought the 41-footer in April this year.

And the scene could not have been more picturesque for the second annual Beneteau Cup Hong Kong, which was again organised by Simpson Marine and Beneteau Asia Pacific with the help of Aberdeen Boat Club.

After the successful first edition in May 2021, this year’s event was held at the end of October to take advantage of the city’s increasingly relaxed Covid restrictions. The decision to delay the event proved serendipitous as sailors enjoyed the lower humidity and stronger winds, and participants were able to gather in large numbers to enjoy the event.

Tiffany Koo (far right) brought her dog along for the ride

The event welcomed all Beneteau sailing boat owners, families and friends to join in for a fun-filled weekend of racing and celebrating, wining and dining.

The cast was diverse and again included Tiffany Koo, who sailed with her beloved dog, a contrast to her competitive days when she raced in world and regional championships, and match racing events. Elsewhere, there was a tight-knit crew of three friends who only just made the first race on time after enjoying Halloween festivities the night before.

“The aim is for fun racing and not only pure racing,” said Erwan Her, Beneteau Asia Pacific’s Sales Director. “Anybody who’s just cruising or who participates in some regattas from time to time can actually join without having the pressure of coming into a big race.”

Racing was held on the south of Hong Kong Island

The first day featured blue skies and plenty of wind, making the island race format ideal, especially for less experienced racers. The 16-boat race started at 11am near Round Island, south of Middle Island, and headed southeast to Castle Rock and Beaufort Island, before turning back.

Robert Cook’s First 405 Ichiban was the third of three HKPN A boats to finish in under 2 hours and won the eight-boat division on corrected time. Tonny Chung’s First 31.7 Foxzhead, last year’s overall winner, was second, ahead of line honours winner Legende II, Pascal Martin’s Oceanis 51.1.

Easy Breezy II, competing in the event for the first time, finished first in HKPN B, also with eight boats, while John Berry’s Oceanis 43 Five O One and Ming Lou’s Oceanis 40 Coral Harbour were second and third.

Saturday’s Pirates of the Caribbean-themed gala dinner

In the evening, the event celebrated Halloween with a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed gala dinner at Aberdeen Boat Club’s Middle Island clubhouse. Costumes, accessories and cold beers were handed out, as crews, organisers and sponsors unwound in a perfect setting after a long day in the sun.

Sunday proved to be another beautiful day as sailors were greeted with clear skies and even stronger winds. Although following a similar route, the format changed to a pursuit race, so handicap ratings were applied to start times, with the slowest boats first to set off.

Foxzhead tackles strong winds on the Sunday

A key change from Saturday was the wind direction. Strong sporadic headwinds made sailing more challenging, with Easy Breezy II winning the race to secure the overall title, although several boats couldn’t finish the race due to the tough conditions.

Arguably the highlight of the weekend was the scenic setting of the after-party and prize-filled awards ceremony on Lamma Island, held at The Bay beach restaurant in Mo Tat Wan. Guests and competitors participated in water sports, enjoyed the all-you-can-eat F&B, and watched the sunset while awaiting the results of the race.

On the beach in front of a packed restaurant, the delighted crew of Easy Breezy II were awarded the silver Beneteau Cup Hong Kong trophy along with a variety of lavish gifts, courtesy of the sponsors. The event debutants were surprise winners, sailing a model discontinued by Beneteau in 1992.

Boats gathered off Mo Tat Wan on Lamma Island after Sunday’s race

“We joined the Beneteau Cup just a few months after getting the boat. This is a very old boat model, but after 30 years, I think it’s still a really great boat, so Beneteau must be really good,” said co owner Alfred Lau.

In addition to having the regatta’s oldest boat, many of the young team had never sailed together before the weekend, with several of them meeting for the first time ahead of Saturday’s race.

“We’re a new team and are still recruiting members,” Lau said. “There are only three core members here, so we met the other four this weekend, but they were really great.”

Easy Breezy II receive the Beneteau Cup

Indy Hung, the third ‘core member’ of Easy Breezy II, added: “It was the teamwork that helped us win – selfless teamwork even under stress. We were under a lot of stress because some gear was broken, but we managed. It was very intense. There wasn’t even time to drink water.”

The Beneteau Cup Hong Kong proved again that racing and competition can be friendly, and that the event is suitable for anyone with a Beneteau sailboat – no matter how old or new.

Richard Allen, Group General Manager of Simpson Marine, said: “Even with an older boat, with the rating system we have, it shows you can still be competitive and don’t need to have the newest boat. We like that. Even though we have newer boats from one year ago, the winning boat is over 30 years old and that’s great for Beneteau. It shows the strength and quality of their brand.”

Sunday’s prizegiving on the beach in front of The Bay restaurant

Another highlight was the generous contributions of partners and sponsors, highlighting the support for the event and its initiatives in Hong Kong.

Erwan Her of Beneteau said: “We had loads of sponsors supporting us and the prizes and awards increased a lot. I don’t think there are many regattas in the world where you have so many prizes like this. It might be one of the best!

“That’s one of the event’s aims. We want everybody to be happy, so it doesn’t matter if you win or not, we’ll find a way to give you a prize because we want to reward all teams for contributing to the Beneteau Cup.”

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BENETEAU CUP HONG KONG 2022

Race 1: HKPN A (8 yachts)

1. Ichiban (First 405), Robert Cook

2. Foxzhead (First 31.7), Tonny Chung

3. Legende II (Oceanis 51.1), Pascal Martin

Race 1: HKPN B (8 yachts)

1. Easy Breezy II (First 41S5), Alfred Lau/Castor Kong

2. Five O One (Oceanis 43), John Berry

3. Coral Harbour (Oceanis 40), Ming Lou

Race 2: Pursuit Race (16 yachts)

1. Easy Breezy II (First 41S5), Alfred Lau/Castor Kong

2. Coral Harbour (Oceanis 40), Ming Lou

3. Arete (Sense 46), Jack Lynch

4. La Folia (Oceanis 35.1), May Lau

5. Ichiban (First 405), Robert Cook

6. Water Rabbit (First 265), Fukushima Kunihiro

Overall (16 yachts)

1. Easy Breezy II (First 41S5), Alfred Lau/Castor Kong

2. Ichiban (First 405), Robert Cook

3. Coral Harbour (Oceanis 40), Ming Lou

4. Foxzhead (First 31.7), Tonny Chung

5. Arete (Sense 46), Jack Lynch

6. La Folia (Oceanis 35.1), May Lau

Note: For full results, visit the event website: www.beneteaucuphk.com/race-document

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Sunreef reveals 55 Open Power catamaran

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Sunreef reveals 55 Open Power catamaran

November 2, 2022
10:23 pm

The Polish builder of luxury catamarans revealed designs for its 55 Open Sunreef Power at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The 55 Open Sunreef Power develops upon the 40

Sunreef Yachts has presented the dynamic 55 Open Sunreef Power, which develops upon the 40 Open Sunreef Power that had its world premiere at the Dubai International Boat Show in March 2018 before appearing at the Singapore Yacht Show the following month.

The Polish builder announced the 55 Open Sunreef Power at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, during which it also celebrated the opening of a new office in the city.

The 55 has a high-low platform and fold-out sides

Featuring a full walkaround design, the yacht has a hull length of just over 50ft and an overall length of about 55ft with the high-low swim platform, which can carry a tender and combines with the fold-down bulwark platforms on each side to create a huge waterside beach club.

There are two large islands sunpads on each side of the aft deck, which also cover crew access to the hulls.

The 55 features a full walkaround design

In contrast to the 40 Open Sunreef Power, the 55 has a much larger hard top in comparison, with a 20ft-long roof covering L-shaped sofas and tables on each side, sliding saloon windows, the galley, stairs on each side, and central helm station. The superstructure extends to the foredeck, which includes an integrated sunbathing area.

Accommodation options in the hulls include four guest cabins and two shared bathrooms, with the larger VIP suites in the bow, while there’s also a three-cabin version with the master occupying the port hull.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

MSA appointed Seakeeper dealer in Hong Kong

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MSA appointed Seakeeper dealer in Hong Kong

November 2, 2022
6:27 pm

Marine Service Asia has expanded its portfolio following a collaboration with Seakeeper, a world leader in yacht stabilisers.

MSA’s office at Lantau Yacht Club’s Service Yard

Marine Service Asia (MSA) has been appointed as a Seakeeper dealer in Hong Kong. A global leader in marine stabilisation, Seakeeper’s growing range of models are suitable for boats as small as 23ft to yachts over 80ft, for both new builds and retrofitting. Seakeeper stabilisers eliminate up to 95 percent of all boat roll, with both DC and AC power options available.

MSA is a full-service marine care company with offices in Ap Lei Chau and Lantau Yacht Club, service networks across the Asia-Pacific and distribution connections in Europe. The new collaboration with Seakeeper expands its extensive portfolio of dealerships and its offerings to clients.

Matthew Keay, General Manager of MSA

Matthew Keay, General Manager of MSA, said: “Given the technical specialties and in-depth industry knowledge of MSA, both parties are confident that this new relationship will bring new growth opportunities for the brands and be beneficial to clients in Asia.”

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