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Groupe Beneteau raises financial forecast

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Groupe Beneteau raises financial forecast

November 11, 2021
2:21 pm

Owner of 11 yacht-building brands, the France-based conglomerate has announced impressive growth from its Boat and Housing divisions.

Groupe Beneteau has revised its forecast for 2021 income from ordinary operations up to between €59 million and €65 million (US$68 million-US$75 million), representing 115-135% growth versus the 2020 pro forma figure of €27.5 million, while predicting its full-year revenue growth to be over 7%.

Sales almost doubled in October, taking consolidated 10-month revenues up to €1,012 million, with 3.1% growth based on reported data (4.4% at constant exchange rates) versus the same period in 2020.

Following a very robust October for both divisions, strong sales growth is also expected for November and December, which is why the Group announced a forecast for revenue growth of over 7% on a reported basis for FY 2021, based on 6% growth for the Boat division and 15% for the Housing division.

The Boat division recorded 2.8% growth during the first 10 months of 2021 (4.2% at constant exchange rates), with +8.3% for boat sales to the distribution networks (excluding fleets), continuing to be driven by strong demand across the day boating segments.

The Housing division achieved 37.8% growth in the third quarter based on reported data, with a 5.5% increase over 10 months, buoyed by strong demand in Northern Europe.

The very high order book at the end of October for each of the two divisions is aligned with their 2022 roadmap for double-digit growth. These results have been achieved despite a cyberattack in February, significant supply chain disruptions and the fire that affected a Housing division site in August.

Groupe Beneteau will be reporting its full-year revenues (FY 2021) after close of trading on February 24, 2022, and its full-year earnings on March 17, 2022.
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New Beneteau First 36 sailing yacht secured for Asia in 2022
The Beneteau First 36 sailing yacht will debut at Boot Dusseldorf, with a stock unit arriving in Asia through regional dealer Simpson Marine.

Sanlorenzo outlines sustainability agreements with Siemens Energy

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Sanlorenzo outlines sustainability agreements with Siemens Energy

November 11, 2021
1:23 pm

The collaboration between the Italian builder and the Germany-based energy company focuses on three areas to reduce the environmental impact of yachts.

Sanlorenzo has signed an agreement with Siemens Energy for the exclusive development of integrating fuel cell technology for the 24-80m yachting sector, along with contracts for diesel-electric and hybrid systems. The agreements will enable the creation of new technologies aimed at significantly reducing the impact of yacht usage on the marine ecosystem.

Massimo Perotti, Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo, said: “We are very proud to have signed these agreements with Siemens Energy, one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. By sharing our experience and resources, we will be able to best meet the challenges of sustainability by pioneering the development of a new generation of technologies that will mark a major shift in the yachting industry.”

The collaboration on including methanol fuel-cell systems for generating electricity on board will allow a vessel to generate electricity when the engines and generators are off, so extending the time spent at anchor and manoeuvring without consuming diesel.

The project aims to create a ‘net-zero GHG emission’ system compatible with the limited space available on board and with use in a marine environment. The first prototype will be installed on a 50m Sanlorenzo hybrid superyacht scheduled to launch in early 2024 for delivery later that year.

The separate agreements focusing on new-generation diesel-electric and hybrid-propulsion systems are intended for application on yacht models over 50m and below 50m respectively. Both systems aim to reduce GHG emissions and fuel consumption, and will be integrated with the latest generation of lithium batteries and hotel utility management systems.

Siemens will evolve the diesel-electric technology already used on megayachts in terms of energy efficiency, and will improve hybrid propulsion technology in terms of size, costs and ease of use. The first signed order in the diesel-electric agreement covers the application on three Sanlorenzo superyachts from 50-70m, while the first signed order for hybrid-propulsion will be implemented on the

new SD90S model scheduled to launch in 2022.

For both the diesel-electric and hybrid propulsion systems, it will also be possible to integrate electrical generation via fuel-cell technology in the future.

Ermanno Delogu, Country Business Unit Head at Siemens Energy, said: “Together with our partner Sanlorenzo, we support our customers on their way to a more sustainable future. We have the know-how and innovative technologies. Together we turn ideas into reality and aim to play a leading role in the yachting sector.”
www.sanlorenzoyacht.com
www.simpsonmarine.com

Sanlorenzo, Bluegame stage debuts at Fort Lauderdale show
Sanlorenzo’s line-up at the Fort Lauderdale show includes the world premiere of the SL106A, while Bluegame stages the US debut of the BGX70.

Yacht Style Issue 62: The Superyacht Issue

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Yacht Style Issue 62: The Superyacht Issue

November 11, 2021
4:15 am

Yacht Style Issue 62 features Top 100 Superyachts of Asia-Pacific 2022, seven yacht Reviews, Simpson Marine, Lantau Yacht Club, Ferretti Group’s Stefano de Vivo, Rolex Middle Sea Race, SailGP, Cannes and Monaco shows, Jeanneau Merry Fisher owner Kevin Quek, interviews with HSBC’s Jyrki Rauhio and Cirrus Aircraft’s Zean Nielsen, and lifestyle articles on IL PICCO residences and Art Works Group.

Yacht Style’s final issue of 2021 is led by the 2022 edition of Top 100 Superyachts of Asia-Pacific, covering yachts ranging in length from 50-140m.

Flying Fox; Photo: Imperial Yachts

The 136m Flying Fox, for charter through Imperial, was the largest yacht in the previous edition of the ranking, but is no longer top dog. See the links at the bottom of this article to find out how to read the Top 100 feature in Issue 62.

Shows: Port Vieux at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival

The superyacht focus also follows the return of the Monaco Yacht Show after a two-year gap, along with the Cannes Yachting Festival, which attracted 54,000-plus visitors over six days, matching the record set in 2019. Yacht Style is a media partner of both shows, which are both favourites for yacht lovers in Asia and are profiled in this issue.

Leader: Stefano de Vivo, CCO Ferretti Group

Ferretti Group staged four premieres at Cannes as well as showing the new Ferretti Yachts 1000 (cover, Issue 61). In Leader, Yacht Style interviews Stefano de Vivo, Ferretti Group’s CCO and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, who says that despite record sales, the Group is still focused on advancing its range of models to keep its brands as front-runners.

Profile: Simpson Marine

Profile focuses on Simpson Marine, the region’s biggest dealer but which has recently moved to a new level, following a then-record sales year in 2020 with an even better 2021 and plans to further expand.

Review: Azimut Grande Trideck

Our six Reviews of new models in this issue are all of yachts that had world premieres at Cannes and include Azimut’s new flagship Trideck, which also showed at Monaco and made its US debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the end of October.

Review: YYachts Tripp 90

The custom-built, all-carbon Tripp 90 sailing yacht from YYachts is a remarkable model, with a slightly adapted semi-production version to follow. Designer Bill Tripp gave Yacht Style a guided tour of the carbon 90-footer, which features a Winch Design interior.

Review: Bluegame BG72

Bluegame’s BG72 (click to read more) – which also appeared at the Monaco Yacht Show – combines the huge aft platform and lower-deck saloon of the Italian brand’s ground-breaking BGX series with the open style of its BG range.

Review: Prestige 690

Meanwhile, Yacht Style’s sea-trial of the Prestige 690 during its world premiere at Cannes was elevated by the presence of Brand Director Erwin Bamps and designer Camillo Garroni, who explained how the upgrade of the F-Line flagship was influenced by the X70.

Review: Absolute 60 Fly

Italy’s Absolute debuted two new models at Cannes including the 60 Fly (click to read more), which has solar power on hull one, while key features include modular furniture on the two aft decks and a master suite forward on the lower level.

Review: Fairline F//Line 33

There’s also a Review of the revised edition of the Fairline F//Line 33. Two years after the launch of its fastest boat, the British builder has reworked the design to return with a new version driven by customer demand.

Brokerage: Victorious

Brokerage profiles Victorious, the 97ft Hong Kong-based Horizon, where the vibrant outdoor areas only hint at the wondrous world of colours and materials in the customised interior.

Interview: Jyrki Rauhio, HSBC Global Private Banking

In Interview, Hong Kong-based Jyrki Rauhio of HSBC Global Private Banking explains how the bank helps structure acquisitions of superyachts and other ‘trophy assets’ for Asia’s ultra-wealthy.

Marina: Lantau Yacht Club

Lantau Yacht Club’s profile in Marina is timely as it follows its accolade as Hong Kong’s first 5 Gold Anchor facility. Home to many of the city’s finest superyachts, the Discover Bay marina is also proving a popular staycation destination and event venue.

Luxury Living: IL PICCO, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong

Nearby is IL PICCO, a collection of 21 homes on a hill in Discovery Bay. As profiled in Luxury Living, the two-storey garden houses provide a natural sanctuary, fresh air and stunning scenery plus easy access to Lantau Yacht Club, DB Golf Club, a beach and many other attractions.

Personal Aviation: Zean Nielsen, CEO, Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft CEO Zean Nielsen explains the growing demand for personal aviation in the Covid era – paralleling the growing demand for superyachts – and Singapore-based Art Works Group reveals that business is booming because people are spending more time at home.

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Bluegame BG72 builds on strong platform
For its newest model, Italy’s Bluegame has combined the huge aft platform and lower-deck saloon of its ground-breaking BGX series with the open style of its BG range. Welcome aboard the BG72, which offers the best of both worlds from a brand that’s growing fast in Asia.

New Beneteau First 36 sailing yacht secured for Asia in 2022

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New Beneteau First 36 sailing yacht secured for Asia in 2022

November 8, 2021
6:41 pm

The Beneteau First 36 sailing yacht will debut at Boot Dusseldorf, with a stock unit arriving in Asia through regional dealer Simpson Marine.

The First 36 features naval architecture by Sam Manuard

A new Beneteau First 36 will arrive in Asia in spring 2022 following the model’s world premiere at Boot Dusseldorf from January 22-30. Asian dealer Simpson Marine has secured a stock model of a boat that Beneteau believe “will be a weapon for club handicap racing” yet has a 12ft 6in-wide hull with a spacious three-cabin interior that offers similar living volume to the First 40.7.

Richard Allen, Group General Manager of Simpson Marine, said: “This will be a very popular model as it goes back to the Beneteau heritage of building fast cruiser-racers that can perform well on a racecourse but also be perfect for a family cruising. We have one secured for 2022 and have the possibility to get one more.”

The First 36 has twin wheels and six winches

Featuring a 36ft 1in hull, the yacht has an all-star design team including French naval architect Sam Manuard, whose designs have won Mini, Class 40, Orma, Multi 50 and IMOCA 60 classes. Manuard is also the designer of Beneteau’s new First and First SE series from 14-27ft, following Beneteau’s partnership with Slovenia’s Seascape in 2018.

Exterior styling is by Italian Lorenzo Argento, with the First 36 following the design language of Beneteau’s First Yacht 53 and Oceanis Yacht 54. New Zealand’s Pure Design & Engineering are responsible for structural engineering, having worked on some of the world’s most advanced sailing boats including TP52, AC75, AC72, IMOCA 60s and Club Swan, as well as high-end production yachts. Slovenia’s Gigodesign worked on innovation and research.

The saloon has facing sofas and two foldout tables

The First 36’s mission is “to bridge the gap between high-tech development in the world of racing and mainstream racer-cruisers” and a low displacement means even the standard version will fully plane in a moderate breeze. As well as bringing the experience of planing into the hands of amateur sailors, the yacht has a carefully designed deck layout that enables both short-handed and fully crewed racing, while a practical three-cabin interior allows for cruising.

Positioning six winches, steering wheels, and other deck gear was thoroughly tested on several mock-ups and a full-scale testbed sailboat. Details like an offshore hatch on the foredeck or removable cockpit benches show the priority of sailing functionality over style used throughout the design process.

Forward view of the interior, highlighting the full navigation table

A standard aluminium rig and cast-iron keel were chosen to keep the boat accessible, while the draft of 2.25m was chosen as a compromise between performance and ease of use.

In the racing layout, the wide and modern cockpit allows for different helm and trim positions, either for short-handed or fully-crewed sailing. In this setup, the table and bench extensions are removed, opening the working area in the cockpit. A higher-than-average steering wheel position leaves enough room for the helmsman to move forward towards the mainsail winch when sailing shorthanded.

The cockpit winches’ positioning allows one or two crew members to sail with legs in and work the mainsail or primary winches in full crew mode. It also allows cross-sheeting of all sheets to the windward side. Harken, Ronstan, Spinlock and Antal deck gear were combined for performance. The First 36 has an upwind sail area of 80sqm (860sqft) and a downwind sail area of 180sqm (1,930sqft).

The First 36 set up for racing

For cruising or day sailing, the cockpit benches with cushions increase the seating area and add storage space and rope organisation. The cockpit table is big enough to seat a crew of six, while an ultralight bathing platform gives easy access to the water.

The interior features three cabins full-sized double berths, while Beneteau describes the galley with a large central fridge as the largest in her class. A corridor created together with the foldable, removable table helps sailors move around the saloon safely and offers stacking possibilities.

Tables out, transom down for cruising

The First 36 features a full-sized navigation table, which can also double as a home office. Two portlights in every room allow air flow and natural light, while sectional indirect lighting with a red racing option illuminates the boat at night.
www.beneteau.com
www.simpsonmarine.com

Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 sold into HK
The French builder’s flagship sailboat has been sold into Hong Kong by long-time dealer Simpson Marine.

Takashi Okura’s Sled wins Rolex TP52 World Championship in Spain

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Takashi Okura’s Sled wins Rolex TP52 World Championship in Spain

November 8, 2021
4:50 pm

Sled’s one-point win in the World Championship in Palma also earned them their first 52 Super Series title after a three-regatta season in Spain.

Owner Takashi Okura couldn’t participate as Sled won the Rolex TP52 World Championship

Takashi Okura’s Sled team were crowned as this year’s 52 Super Series champions and Rolex TP52 World Championship winners in Palma, Mallorca. Sled has competed on the series since January 2014 and became only the third crew to have won the circuit, following Azzurra (2012, 2015, 2017, 2019) and Quantum Racing (2013, 2014, 2016, 2018).

Holding a one-point lead in both the series and Worlds after the penultimate day, the team which won two of this season’s three regattas had a nervous wait ashore until the final day’s scheduled racing had to be cancelled because of gale-force Mistral winds on the Bay of Palma.

Sled won the Rolex TP52 Worlds by one point from both Doug DeVos’ Quantum Racing and Harm Müller Spreer’s Platoon, securing the series by one point from the former and two from the latter.

Kiwi helmsman Murray Jones, a five-time America’s Cup winner, said: “We are just delighted. It was hard to sit around and wait when we really were keen to get out there and race. We like sailing in the breeze as a team. We were a bit disappointed not to go sailing but we’ll take it!”

Sled’s experienced team represents the New York Yacht Club, but is a multicultural mix including other America’s Cup winning New Zealanders such as veteran Don Cowie, the mainsheet trimmer and project manager, and Josh Junior, the youthful Finn Olympic ace and more recent AC winner.

Their overall victory required them to overcome successive crew line-up changes imposed by travel restrictions. All their core Japanese sailors had to miss the second regatta and substitutes found.

Usual Australian ace Adam Beashel called tactics for the first regatta win in Puerto Portals in Mallorca (August 23-28), then Italian Francesco Bruni had to step in cold when Beashel could not travel for the second and third events in Menorca (September 27-October 2) and the Worlds (November 1-6) in Mallorca.

Okura, the passionate owner-driver, could not attend this season because of the health situation, but his crew and the circuit paid him a warm tribute for making sure Sled was on all the start lines this season.

The foreshortened three-event circuit went right to the wire, proving the closest season yet with five boats arriving in Palma within four points of each other, but a substantial win in what proved to be the breezy final race of the season proved conclusive.

Bruni, Sled’s tactician, said: “This class is the pinnacle of the sport and it’s great to see the TP52 class with this strength again. I think it’s going to stay strong, and this year has been really incredible. It is impressive that the circuit has boats with such a high level. And this has been a real team effort.

“Without a doubt, this week was a bit tougher than the usual because of the stress and the nerves. Concentration was the key and trying to overcome the bad moments, which we all had. In the end it is a very close competition: one point has decided the whole season.”

As Rolex TP52 World Champions, Sled joins Rán Racing, two-time victors Azzurra, Platoon and six-time world champions Quantum Racing.

Rolex TP52 World Championship RCNP 2021

1. Sled – 30 pts (7,2,5,1,6,1,7,1)

2. Quantum Racing – 31 pts (4,5,3,4,5,7,1,2)

3. Platoon – 31pts (3,3,4,8,2,2,3,6)

4. Phoenix – 32 pts (1,1,6,7,3,3,6,5)

5. Alegre – 42 pts (5,9,1,10,1,5,8,3)

6. Bronenosec – 43 pts Gazprom (2,8,9,2,4,8,2,8)

7. Interlodge – 53 pts (9,4,7,5,8,6,5,9)

8. Provezza – 54 pts (10,7,2,9,9,4,9,4)

9. Gladiator – 59 pts (8,10,8,3,10,9,4,7) Code Zero (6,6,10,6,7,10,10,dnf) 66 pts

Sunrise wins 49th Rolex Fastnet Race
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Dr Zeehan Jaafar wins SeaKeepers Asia Award

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Dr Zeehan Jaafar wins SeaKeepers Asia Award

November 5, 2021
1:52 pm

The International SeaKeepers Society, Asia has honoured Dr Zeehan Jaafar with the SeaKeeper of Singapore accolade

Dr Zeehan Jaafar and Julian Chang, President of Seakeepers Asia

The International SeaKeepers Society, Asia (SeaKeepers Asia) has presented Dr Zeehan Jaafar with the SeaKeeper of Singapore Award for her contribution to marine science and conservation.

A marine biologist and lecturer with the Department of Biological Sciences at National University of Singapore, Dr Jaafar specialises in the evolution, ecology and behaviour of fish and has been working for the protection of the reefs at Southern Islands.

She has led efforts to document and build a DNA library of the fish of Singapore and was the co-lead in curating an online ‘fish library’ of 500 species, five previously unidentified, with the help of scientists from Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory.

Dr Jaafar was also the lead editor for Singapore’s Blue Plan 2018, a document presented to the government by the community for the conservation of marine areas in Singapore. A ground-up initiative led by five marine biologists and with over 100 contributors, it includes scientific and legislative data to support the proposed recommendations.

In the Blue Plan, habitat types such as seagrass meadows and mangrove areas are proposed for preservation in addition to coral reefs, the focus of earlier recommendations. The protection of island clusters, instead of specific coral reef areas, is recommended for the first time to ensure interconnectivity between habitats is preserved.

The Blue Plan consists of six recommendations as a multi-approach strategy towards the holistic management of marine areas through active protection of remaining areas; ongoing scientific studies that can inform management decisions; implementation of sound environmental policies; and education and public outreach.

Dr Jaafar has also formed working groups to work on the six recommendations to create awareness on local marine biodiversity and subsequently improved management on the fragile habitats. She also engages in broad marine conservation issues and strives to understand through scholarly pursuits and through on-the-ground efforts by volunteering at various marine areas in the region.

Dr Jaafar is the latest recipient of awards from The International SeaKeepers Society (SeaKeepers), which was founded in 1998, while the Asia chapter headed by Julian Chan was formed in 2015.

In June 2015, SeaKeepers launched the SeaKeepers of the World Programme to identify individuals who demonstrate a commitment to ocean research and conservation in their local communities. The SeaKeepers Board of Directors recognises individuals whose environmental goals and scientific and conservation efforts align with the SeaKeepers mission to Research, educate, protect and restore.

SeaKeepers of the World

Dr Zeehan Jaafar – 2021 SeaKeeper of Singapore

Dr Achier Chung – 2019 SeaKeeper of Malaysia

Dr Karenne Tun – 2018 SeaKeeper of Singapore

Francis Lee – 2017 SeaKeeper of Singapore

Francesca Von Hasberg – 2017 SeaKeeper of Jamaica

Judie Clee – 2017 SeaKeeper of Bermuda

Chris Flook – 2017 SeaKeeper of Bermuda

Philippe Max Rouja – 2017 SeaKeeper of Bermuda

John Paul Skinner – 2017 SeaKeeper of Bermuda

Dr Carrie Manfrino – 2016 SeaKeeper of the Cayman Islands

Professor Chou Loke Ming – 2016 SeaKeeper of Singapore

Dr Cécile Gaspar – 2015 SeaKeeper of French Polynesia

Casper van de Geer – 2015 SeaKeeper of Kenya

Commodore Escrich – 2015 SeaKeeper of Cuba

www.seakeepers.org

The rise of new-build yachts in Asia
Associated with some of Asia’s most iconic new-build, Julian Chang offers his views on the increasing demand for yachts built in this region and what to look out for.

Camper & Nicholsons sells 43m Feadship Eclipse to Asia

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Camper & Nicholsons sells 43m Feadship Eclipse to Asia

November 5, 2021
1:12 pm

Carmen Lau of Camper & Nicholsons represents the buyer of the 141ft Dutch build, which features a Terence Disdale interior.

Launched in 1993, Eclipse has been sold five times by C&N

Camper & Nicholsons has announced the sale of the 43m Feadship Eclipse, which will arrive in Hong Kong in early 2022. Carmen Lau, Camper & Nicholsons’ Senior Advisor, represented the buyer and Senior Broker Alex Lees-Buckley the seller, marking his fifth time selling the 141ft custom build, starting with its original launch in 1993.

The yacht will arrive in Hong Kong in early 2022

Lau was entrusted by the buyer, who was unable to see the six-cabin yacht himself due to Covid-related travel restrictions.

The sun deck with jacuzzi is among outdoor areas

“This was a unique experience,” Lau says. “It was an honour to have been trusted by him to conduct the inspection and to complete the purchase on his behalf. And to be able to complete this deal in-house with Alex was the cherry on top. We are looking forward to welcoming Eclipse in Asia.”

The upper-deck lounge

Built at the DeVries shipyard in the Netherlands, Eclipse features an exterior by Dutch design studio De Voogt and an interior by British designer Terence Disdale. Camper & Nicholsons has described her as “presented in turnkey condition” and “one of the most desirable and proven oceangoing Feadships of her type and age”.

Alfresco dining on the upper deck

Eclipse has a main-deck saloon with a bar and formal dining area, a bridge deck with a similarly large lounge, alfresco dining aft and outdoor sunbathing area in the bow, and a large sundeck with a Jacuzzi. Six en-suite cabins comprise a main-deck master and an adjacent single with a Pullman bed, plus two doubles and two twins in the lower deck.

Master suite forward on the main deck

Lees-Buckley, who first sold Eclipse almost three decades ago, said: “I am delighted to have handled the sale of this exceptional Feadship once again. Having sold her new, this is the fifth time that I have handled her sale. We are all delighted to see her remaining among the Camper & Nicholsons fleet as she sets off to Asia.”
www.camperandnicholsons.com

C&N sells 24m Codecasa Gentleman’s Yacht to Asia
Carmen Lau of Camper & Nicholsons represents the buyer of a 24m Gentleman’s Yacht by Codecasa that will be delivered to Southeast Asia.

Gulf Craft delivers flagship Majesty 175 to owner

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Gulf Craft delivers flagship Majesty 175 to owner

November 2, 2021
3:43 pm

Built in the UAE, the world’s largest composite production superyacht has been handed over to her owner following her world premiere earlier in the year.

Gulf Craft staff bid farewell to the Majesty 175

Gulf Craft has delivered the Majesty 175 to her owner, having premiered the world’s largest composite production superyacht in Dubai in May (click to read more). The 56.4m, 780GT superyacht “will visit global marinas and exotic destinations, underpinning Gulf Craft’s ‘Made in UAE’ capabilities prominently on the world yachting map”, the shipyard stated.

Mohammed Alshaali, co-founder and Chairman of Gulf Craft (click to read more), said: “The Majesty 175 is our jewel superyacht, which demonstrates our capability to manufacture trailblazing vessels fully in-house here in the UAE.

“The innovative composite design and engineering of the Majesty 175 are a testament to our position as a pioneer in the global yachting industry. We have created an exceptional world-first vessel on our home soil which was four years in the making, despite the challenges of the pandemic. It is a very proud moment to see her leave our facilities and set off on voyages around the globe.”

The 56m flagship leaves the Umm Al Quwain facility

Italy’s Cristiano Gatto Design Studio handled the flagship’s exterior and interior design, while naval architecture is by Massimo Gregori of the Yankee Delta Studio. Fully manufactured at Gulf Craft’s production facility in Umm Al Quwain, Majesty 175 was built to specifications outlined by the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for yachts over 500GT.

The superyacht has seven lavish staterooms, a private captain’s cabin and six cabins for up to 10 crew. Highlights include a gym, 5m infinity pool with swim-jet system at the forward deck and a hybrid skylounge that can be converted to an open sun deck.

The Majesty 175 has a top speed of 16.5 knots, cruising speed of 10 knots and a transatlantic range of 4,000nm, while she can cruise low-draft areas as she draws just 2.05m of water. Safety features include a SOLAS rescue boat and an emergency generator.

The Majesty 175 will “set off on voyages around the globe”

Majesty is the flagship brand of Gulf Craft, which also produces Nomad explorer yachts, Oryx sports cruisers, Silvercraft featuring leisure and fishing boats, and Touring Passenger Vessels.

Farfalla Marine (click to read more) represents Gulf Craft brands in Hong Kong as well as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
www.farfallamarinegroup.com
www.gulfcraftinc.com

Gulf Craft launches Majesty 62 Maldives
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CRN building 67m Nuvolari Lenard design

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CRN building 67m Nuvolari Lenard design

November 1, 2021
4:55 pm

The Ferretti Group megayacht builder has signed a contract to build a 220ft Nuvolari Lenard design with an innovative diesel-electric propulsion system.

Project Maranello is CRN’s eighth collaboration with Nuvolari Lenard

CRN, part of the Ferretti Group, will build a 67m steel and aluminium yacht custom designed by Nuvolari Lenard for a client represented by brokers Moran Yacht & Ship. CRN M/Y 143, entitled project Maranello, will include a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system for greater energy efficiency and significantly reduced fuel consumption.

Project Maranello is the eighth collaboration with Nuvolari Lenard since 2001 and follows Magnifica (43m), Clarena (46m), Saramour (46m), Azteca (72m), Atlante (55m) and Voice (62m), while M/Y 141 (60m) is under construction. As well as M/Y 141, CRN’s current ongoing builds include M/Y 138 (62m), M/Y 139 (72m) and M/Y 142 (52m).
www.crn-yacht.com
www.ferrettigroupasiapacific.com

Yacht Style Issue 61 Out Now: The Premieres Issue
Yacht Style’s Issue 61 features New Models and World Premieres 2021, Cannes and Monaco show specials, Camper & Nicholsons CEO Paolo Casani, VP Yachts founder Vivian Chan, Galeon and Tony Castro, PMG Shipyard in Thailand, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Reviews of Ferretti Yachts, Sanlorenzo, Aquila and Bali boats, and Yacht Style Awards 2021.

Sunseeker reveals strong line-up for Boot Dusseldorf in January

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Sunseeker reveals strong line-up for Boot Dusseldorf in January

October 30, 2021
12:29 am

The world premiere of the Predator 65 will be a highlight of 10 yachts that Sunseeker plans to display at the world’s biggest indoor boat show from January 22-30.

The Predator 65 will premiere at Boot in January

Sunseeker has already announced 10 yachts that it plans to exhibit at the 2022 edition of Boot Dusseldorf from January 22-30, having last been held in January 2020.

The recently announced Predator 65 will have its world premiere at the show (click to read more) and will be joined by the striking Predator 74 XPS (read more), the new XPS edition of the range’s flagship.

The Predator 65 will be Sunseeker’s first debut of 2022

Andrea Frabetti, CEO at Sunseeker International, said: “We are really looking forward to Boot Düsseldorf where we will have 10 of our fantastic yachts on display. We are delighted to introduce our new Predator 65. It’s an incredibly dynamic yacht and will set the scene for the year ahead, when we have further outstanding global debuts planned.”

Sunseeker’s Düsseldorf display will also include the ‘Famous Five’ premiered online in May (read more) this year before all five were on show at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

The new 90 Ocean will be Sunseeker’s largest yacht in Dusseldorf

The five comprise the Manhattan 55, Predator 55 EVO™, 65 Sport Yacht, 88 Yacht and 90 Ocean. The latter will be the brand’s biggest yacht at Boot Düsseldorf and is a new high-volume addition to the Yacht range.

Other yachts on display include the popular 76 Yacht, the Manhattan 68 (read more) – which debuted at Boot in 2020 – and the Predator 60 EVO™, which was unveiled in late 2019.

The dynamic flybridge of the eye-catching 65 Sport Yacht

Frabetti added: “The response to our ‘Famous Five’ models has been simply phenomenal and we are confident 2022 will be an even stronger year for Sunseeker as we launch even more new models including the Superhawk 55 and 100 Yacht.

“We are on target to double our range, which will deliver 22 of the most up to date and innovative models ever seen under a single brand. The innovation we are bringing to every model is beyond compare, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by prospective owners seeking the very best in style, luxury and performance.”
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Asiamarine awaiting Singapore’s first Galeon 500 Fly

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Asiamarine awaiting Singapore’s first Galeon 500 Fly

October 28, 2021
3:20 pm

Asiamarine’s new Singapore office at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove will receive the first Galeon 500 Fly in November, having recently welcomed the city’s first Bali Catspace Sail.

Suhaimi Badri and Winnie Ng of Asiamarine Singapore

The first Galeon 500 Fly in Singapore is scheduled to arrive in November, having been sold to a Singaporean owner by regional dealer Asiamarine. The iconic ‘transformer’ yacht is set to be based at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, where Asiamarine’s new Singapore office is headed by Yacht Brokers Suhaimi Badri and Winnie Ng.

The dealership recently welcomed the city’s first Bali Catspace Sail, which also arrived at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.

Singapore is set to welcome its first Galeon 500 Fly

Asiamarine also represents Tigé, Nimbus and Wellcraft, while its Singapore office is the city’s exclusive dealer for Lift, producer of the eFoil hydrofoil surfboards that are increasingly popular in parts of Asia. Asiamarine Singapore has sold double-digit units of the hydrofoil surfboards since taking over the Lift dealership earlier this year.

Both Ng and Badri have experience in the yachting industry, having worked for other dealers in Singapore. A qualified captain, Badri believes the first Galeon 500 Fly in Singapore will help popularise the brand as more people see the model’s iconic drop-down sides and other features pioneered by the brand.

Galeon 500 Fly

“Galeon started the drop-down bulwarks in this size range and is still really the only one offering it, although some brands are introducing it on one side on much smaller models,” Badri said. “Having the 500 Fly here will help people see just how much extra space is gained when the wings open up, the waterside bar and so on.”

Like Galeon in the motor yacht sector, Bali is rising fast in the catamaran sector due to signature innovations, including the lifting ‘Bali door’ that opens the saloon to the cockpit and exterior, along with a solid foredeck on all its models and forward saloon door.

Bali Catspace Sail

“When you compare Bali catamarans with their competitors, they offer more useable space,” Ng said. “Also, the decks are clear of hatches and the overall look is very clean, so the brand is attracting newer and younger owners. It’s about comfort and space.”

Asiamarine Singapore has also been active in the brokerage market and has sold several models by leading European builders.
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Boating Rendezvous-Sydney returns in November

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Boating Rendezvous-Sydney returns in November

October 28, 2021
2:45 pm

The second edition of the Boating Rendezvous-Sydney again features Beneteau, Lagoon and Excess models on display in scenic Darling Harbour.

The first Boating Rendezvous-Sydney was held in October 2020; Photo: Salty Dingo

The second Boating Rendezvous-Sydney from November 11-14 will feature four Beneteau motorboats and four Beneteau sailing yachts, along with sailing catamarans from Lagoon and Excess.

The event is again held in Cockle Bay Marina; Photo: Salty Dingo

The event will again be held at Cockle Bay Marina in Darling Harbour, which hosted five Asia-Pacific premieres including the Oceanis 40.1 during the first edition of the event last October.

Beneteau Antares 11

The event requires visitors to pre-register and is again presented by Australian dealers Chapman Marine Group, Flagstaff Marine and The Multihull Group, and supported by Beneteau, Excess and Lagoon Asia Pacific.

Beneteau Flyer 9 Sundeck

A highlight of this year’s edition is the Asia-Pacific debut of Beneteau’s Flyer 9 Sundeck, which won the ‘up to 10m’ category at this year’s European Powerboat of the Year awards.

Beneteau Oceanis 30.1

An Antares 9, Antares 11 Fly and Gran Turismo 32 OB are the other Beneteau motorboats on show. Beneteau sailing monohulls comprise the First 27, Oceanis 30.1, Oceanis 40.1 and Oceanis 51.1.

Excess 12

An Excess 12 sailing cat will be on display and will be available for sea trials, as will the First 27. A Lagoon 42 sailing cat will also be on show and host ‘Live, Inspire and Learn’ sessions demonstrating how to manoeuvre the vessel.

Lagoon 42

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