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Hong Kong launch party for Excess

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Hong Kong launch party for Excess

July 23, 2026
1:35 pm

A new Excess 11 on its way to Southeast Asia took centre stage at the event in Aquahub’s Kwun Tong facility.

An Excess launch party in Hong Kong was organised by Excess Asia-Pacific and Aquahub, just months after the appointment of the dealer, one of the brand’s 10 representatives in Asia-Pacific. Taking advantage of a stopover of a new Excess 11 during its delivery voyage to the Philippines, the event was held at Aquahub’s Kwun Tong facility.

Benefiting from beautiful weather, the launch party began in the afternoon and featured about 30 guests including media, influencers, sailing and catamaran enthusiasts, and business partners.

The Aquahub and Excess Asia-Pacific teams welcomed guests on board the Excess 11 and guided them through the brand’s entry model. Guests sipped refreshing Sunset Spritz cocktails while exchanging their impressions of the yacht and discussing their passion for sailing.

Cosmas Grelon, Asia Pacific Sales Manager for Excess, said: “I’m delighted to have officially launched the new partnership between Excess Catamarans and Aquahub. The Excess 11 was exceptionally well received by the local sailing community, with many guests attracted by the sleek design and impressive performance capabilities.

“Aquahub is uniquely positioned in Hong Kong as a dealership able to provide catamaran owners with berthing solutions, maintenance and haul-out services, a significant advantage for Excess owners. I’m confident this partnership between Excess Catamarans and Aquahub will help bring more Excess catamarans to Hong Kong and further strengthen the local ‘Excess Tribe’ for years to come.”

A world premiere at Boot Dusseldorf in January 2020, the Excess 11 has proved popular around the globe, with over 200 units delivered. In Asia-Pacific, the 37-footer is present in Australia, mainland China, Japan, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Thailand and the Philippines.

The Excess 11 has been offered in the Hybrid edition since 2025, while the 11 and 14 models are now available in the Riders’ Edition, a special version designed as a ‘base camp’ for riders and outdoor adventure enthusiasts.

Also this year, the company announced the development of an Excess 11 incorporating recyclable resin and recycled glass fibres, increasing the yacht’s use of eco-friendly materials.

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Riva launches first 96’ Argo Super

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Riva launches first 96’ Argo Super

July 23, 2026
1:16 pm

The iconic Ferretti Group brand has splashed the new model ahead of its world premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

Riva has launched the first 96’ Argo Super at its La Spezia shipyard, where the Ferretti Group brand builds its models ranging from 70-130ft. Part of Riva’s Flybridge series with the 82’ Diva, 102’ Corsaro Super, 112’ Dolcevita Super and the 130’ Bellissima, the 96’ Argo Super was designed by Officina Italiana Design, Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee and its Engineering Department.

The launch ceremony was attended by representatives of Officina Italiana Design, which is led by co-founders Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, and has designed all Riva models since 1994, and Ferretti Group CEO Stassi Anastassov.

“History does not make a brand iconic,” Anastassov said. “The courage to reinvent it, generation after generation, does. For more than 180 years, Riva has set the standard for timeless beauty on the water. The new Riva 96’ Argo Super carries that legacy forward with a yacht that is unmistakably Riva – more innovative, more liveable and more connected to the sea than ever before.”

The successor of the 90’ Argo, the 96’ Argo Super is 30cm longer, with an overall length of 28.79m, and has the same beam of 6.5m. According to Riva, the ‘Super’ version of the new Argo “features redesigned spaces, more natural light and significant design innovations that deliver an even more comfortable experience on board”.

The aft and beach areas have been redesigned to enhance interaction with the water and improve the usability of the outdoor spaces, including a high-low swim platform. A generous sunpad complete with handrail and cup holders is now incorporated in the garage door, which opens to provide access to a Williams SportJet 435 and a jetski.

The cockpit features additional storage compartments, a built-in refrigerator and new adjustable backrests for the two large sofas positioned lengthways beside the dining table. The flybridge now showcases a new bar unit and mahogany-topped tables.

A day head has been added on the main deck, while the saloon is available in two configurations including with the dining area aft and the lounge forward, as seen on hull one. Forward, the full-beam master suite benefits from expansive glazed surfaces and furnishings arranged to amplify the natural light and offer views of the water and surrounding seascape.

On the lower deck, the relocation of the day head to the main deck frees up space now used for the guest sleeping area. In the standard configuration, the lower deck features three guest cabins including a full-beam VIP cabin aft that offers a level of comfort and size comparable to a second master suite. In the optional configuration, the aft VIP is replaced by two guest cabins.

The interiors include polished wengé wood set off by pale matt oak, while other materials include fine woods, mirrored surfaces and polished steel detailing.

The first Riva 96’ Argo Super is fitted with a pair of 2,000hp MTU 12V 2000 M96X engines, while equipment includes Seakeeper NG18 and NG10 gyroscopic stabilisers, the Watchit collision-prevention system, Xenta’s X-AID manoeuvring aid and virtual anchor system, plus a stern thruster.

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Singapore hosts first Grow Boating event

July 23, 2026
1:16 pm

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, YACHT STYLE and Singapore Marine Guide are host, sponsor and organiser respectively of the first Grow Boating Singapore event.

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove is hosting the first edition of Grow Boating Singapore at its Boaters’ Bar on the evening of May 5. YACHT STYLE is sponsor of the event, which is organised by Wade Pearce of Singapore Marine Guide.

Similar in format and spirit to the Grow Boating Evening events in Thailand (including one at Royal Phuket Marina on May 6), the Grow Boating Singapore event is set to be held on the first Thursday of each month at varying locations.

“Grow Boating Singapore is a monthly meet-up of boating industry professionals who have an interest in developing the boating scene in Singapore,” Pearce said. “We are linked by the goal to develop the industry in Southeast Asia.”

The event is attended by captains and crew, charter operators and charter agencies, yacht brokers and yacht agencies, boating suppliers, marina and shipyard managers, shipyard representatives and yacht dealers.

Pearce said he hoped the monthly gathering would not only link the various sectors within the pleasure boating industry but also help create more dialogue with government departments.

“The Singapore boating community has developed exponentially over the past two years as Covid restrictions drove people to get back into boating or start. Although there are more boats in the marinas and more people on the water, the industry is hampered by a lack of industry leadership, clear communication and investment in parts and service. This is needed to develop new talent, set industry standards and ensure a business ecosystem for the boating community,” Pearce said.

“When it comes to regulation, training and service for the boating industry, we’re currently unable to access the various government agencies that manage port waters, immigration, manpower and land, which continues to hamper the viability of the industry.

“With Grow Boating Singapore, we hope this will encourage a collective voice and fair explanation of current industry issues, so the Singapore Boating Industry Association or other boating associations can approach the relevant government agencies and other industry bodies with a collective voice to be involved in policy, safety, promotion and communications.” www.sgmarineguide.com

Azimut showcases Seadeck 9

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Azimut showcases Seadeck 9

July 23, 2026
4:39 am

The Seadeck 9 was unveiled privately during the exclusive Sun, Sand & Stars event in Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda.

Azimut staged the private preview of its Seadeck 9 at the ‘Sun, Sand & Stars’ event in Costa Smeralda in northeast Sardinia, where about 200 owners, family members and guests enjoyed a special weekend including an exclusive gala dinner at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

In the daytime, the Seadeck 9 (84ft) was moored with a Seadeck 7 (71ft 2in) and Seadeck 6 (56ft 7in) by the Vesper Beach Club in Capriccioli. During the all-day ‘Beach & Sea Experience’ at the beachside venue, guests were able to visit the yachts, while other entertainment included Awake electric surfboards, Seabobs and a Garmin golf simulator.

In the evening, all three Seadeck models were available for tours at Marina di Porto Cervo, where guests could also inspect six other Azimut models: the Grande Trideck (38m), Grande 26M, Fly 82, Fly 62, Magellano 66 and Magellano 60.

However, the Seadeck 9 was the star of the event, as the third model in a series featuring exterior design by Alberto Mancini and interiors by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez. With an overall length of (25.6m) and a beam of 20ft 8in, the Seadeck 6 has the same width as the Grande 26M and is just 2½ feet shorter, but offers a completely different proposition – one dedicated to the ‘gentle era’.

Like the Seadeck 6 and 7, the all-new 9 is distinguished by its ‘Fun Island’, the open area aft of the saloon. The large open cockpit includes aft-facing sofas and drop-down sides that can be fitted with a hammock, while the Seadeck 9 is the first model in the series to include a plunge pool.

Three steps lead down to a fixed swim platform, big enough to accommodate multiple sunbeds, while a third level is added by a large 7sqm transformer platform with integrated steps that can bring guests and water toys to the water.

The yacht’s outdoor areas include a covered flybridge with a full-width sunbathing area aft, a dining table and outdoor bar and galley, plus a two-seat helm station, while the foredeck offers another lounging area.

Forward of the ‘Fun Island’, doors slide out of sight to create a huge opening into the saloon and dining area, where huge full-height windows on both sides and a generous ceiling height creates a spacious, relaxed atmosphere and offers expansive sea views.

The interior is offered with the warmer option of a walnut grain or a lighter alternative in pale oak, while furniture on hull one includes a Bonacina bamboo chair selected by Thun & Rodriguez.

The lower deck includes a full-beam master suite with a spa-like aura including integrated washbasins to starboard, while a writing desk built into the bookcase underlines a yacht made for significant time aboard. The accommodation includes a forward VIP and two guest cabins, while there are also berths for three crew.

Part of Azimut’s Low Emission Yacht family, Seadeck 9 features another platform specially developed for the Seadeck series with Names. The shipyard has described it as “one of the most efficient planing hulls that Azimut has ever designed”.

Allowing the boat to plane early means Seadeck 9 can cruise efficiently at lower speeds, while also extending the range of speeds that offer peak fuel efficiency.

With carbon-fibre used in 40 per cent of the yacht to reduce weight, and a triple Volvo Penta IPS installation compatible with hybrid electric technology, Azimut states that fuel consumption and emissions are reduced by up to 30 per cent in an average year of use compared to vessels of comparable size with a traditional hull and shaft-line propulsion system.

In addition, Seadeck 9 includes Azimut’s advanced Hotel Mode, allowing the yacht to operate in complete silence (with the generators switched off) for up to four hours during the day and eight hours at night. Hotel Mode includes the operation of key systems including air-conditioning, stabilisers, occasional galley use, 220V sockets and digital entertainment.

The dedicated 60 kWh lithium battery pack recharges fully in just five hours from shore power or four hours via the generator, boasting a lifespan of over 3,500 cycles for up to 10 years of reliable service.

The Seadeck 9 is the largest yacht ever built at Azimut’s production facility in Avigliana, where €50 million has been invested in the Turin shipyard and headquarters.

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Sanlorenzo to debut 74Steel in Monaco

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Sanlorenzo to debut 74Steel in Monaco

July 22, 2026
12:12 am

Silver Fox, the first Sanlorenzo 74Steel, will be among the high-profile world premieres at Monaco Yacht Show 2026.

Sanlorenzo has revealed photos and details of the first 74Steel, Silver Fox, ahead of its world premiere at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show (September 23-26). Silver Fox was launched in late 2025 and was delivered to her owners earlier this year, while hull two, Virtuosity, splashed in La Spezia a few weeks ago.

Built in steel and aluminum, the 74Steel has a volume of about 1,900GT and is the flagship of the Italian shipyard’s Superyacht range, which also includes the Alloy (44.5m), 50Steel, 52Steel, 57Steel and 64Steel.

Zuccon International Project, Sanlorenzo’s long-time collaborator, is responsible for the 74Steel’s exterior lines. The platform is engineered to an overall length of 72m, but the first three orders are of slightly different length because each has a different bow shape, with hull one featuring a vertical bow.

“This project marks a decisive change of scale in floating architecture,” says Bernardo Zuccon, Architect at the Rome-based studio. “The exterior design is the outcome of an extensive process of stylistic research, through which we embraced a dimension never before explored by the shipyard – a true expression of machines à habiter, to quote the famous words of Le Corbusier.”

The first two units have a diesel-electric propulsion system, while the third has conventional in line shaft-propulsion.

Engineered with Siemens Energy, the diesel-electric propulsion system relies on six variable-speed Volvo Penta – Mase generators driving twin Schottel E-Pods of 1,000kW each. The hybrid setup includes water-cooled Lehmann Cobra battery systems employing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology, offering a combined 1.5 MWh capacity.

The new propulsion system diesel-electric provides more freedom in terms of layout, making it possible to repurpose technical spaces for recreational areas, evident in the expansive beach club and spa areas.

In addition, the yacht’s HVAC system utilises Variable Air Volume (VAV) technology to regulate the amount of conditioned air delivered to different zones based on real-time temperature and occupancy needs.

In terms of layouts, Silver Fox includes a sundeck with a transparent glass windbreak under the hardtop, and a 300sqm owner’s deck including over 130sqm of interior space. The bridge deck has a 56sqm wheelhouse, a foredeck that can be used as a touch-and-go helipad, a skylounge and alfresco dining aft.

The main deck features a lounge and indoor dining area with sliding glass doors on both sides, while forward are five guest cabins – a full-beam VIP, two doubles and two twins. The open aft deck is dominated by a large glass-bottomed pool that illuminates the beach club below.

On the lower deck, the beach club and wellness area features a gym with fold-down platform, massage room, sauna, hammam plunge pool, and a family room for younger guests, while a transom door can fold flush into the swim platform and fold-down bulwarks. Two midships garages house a 10m Pascoe limo tender, crew tender and water toys.

The interior design is by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, while each subsequent order has different interiors and customised layouts.

On Silver Fox, the interiors are dominated by matte wood finishes, while more eclectic materials bring vibrancy and uniqueness to the various spaces. Each en-suite bathroom features a different variety of marble with colours and textures that are carried through into the artwork on board. The furniture pieces are characterised by pronounced curves, and are complemented by rugs with sinuous shapes.

Paszkowski said: “Each new project with Sanlorenzo is a source of great pride for us. The 74Steel marks another milestone in a long-standing collaboration that continues to evolve through increasingly ambitious undertakings.

“In this case, the owner placed particular emphasis on the interiors, and our work focused on translating those requests into spaces of refined elegance and functionality, while maintaining a constant dialogue with the stylistic codes and classic details that define Sanlorenzo’s identity.”

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Azimut splashes 44m flagship

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Azimut splashes 44m flagship

July 16, 2026
1:42 pm

The Grande 44M is scheduled to be among at least three world premieres by Azimut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

Azimut has launched the first unit of its flagship Grande 44M, a 305-tonne superyacht that’s almost 60 per cent heavier than the Grande Trideck (38.2m), the Italian shipyard’s former flagship.

Following the launch, Azimut announced seven sales of the Grande 44M (43.6m), which is scheduled to have its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 8-13) along with the debuts of its Magellano 27M and Seadeck 9 (25.6m). Currently, 24m-plus models account for over two-thirds of Azimut’s production value.

Like most models in the current Grande range of superyachts, the 44M features exterior design by Alberto Mancini and has a dual-mode, semi-planing hull designed by the Azimut|Benetti Group R&D department in partnership with Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (PLANA).

However, the 143-footer is only the second all-new Azimut yacht to feature interior design by m2atelier, whose work was first seen on the Grande 30M that debuted at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. The studio has also designed new interiors for existing models including the Grande Trideck and Grande 36M.

The Grande 44M is notable for a host of technological advancements. To reduce weight, over 1,000sqm of carbon-fibre – a product of Azimut’s new Composites Hub in Massa – is used in the uppermost areas of the superstructure, reducing weight by eight tonnes.

This allows an enclosed fourth deck to include the wheelhouse and enables the entire upper deck to be dedicated to the owner and/or guests. The forward upper deck can include a glass-enclosed dining area for 12 or a private media room with a 270-degree view, including of an open foredeck featuring a social lounge around a firepit.

On the main deck, the cockpit offers covered alfresco dining. Aft, a few steps up lead to a raised mezzanine deck with a sea view terrace and a see-through plunge pool that illuminates the beach club below.

The dual mode hull combines the advantages of a fast displacement hull at the bow with those of a semi-planing hull at the stern, improving fuel efficiency across the range of speeds.

The Grande 44M’s performance also benefits from an aft foil – developed with Dutch company Hull Vane – that’s designed to suppress the stern wave and reduce hydrodynamic drag. Azimut produces the foil in carbon-fibre so it weighs only 400 kg, as opposed to 1,500kg if it was made in steel.

The yacht uses a Mild Hybrid system developed by the Azimut|Benetti Group with Asea Nautica. The system is based on two 50kW electric motors configured as shaft generators and a 188kWh battery room (expandable up to 230kWh). This technology allows the yacht to remain at anchor with the generators off and in silence for three-four hours during the day and 8-10 hours at night.

At a speed of 15 knots, the Mild Hybrid system fully recharges the battery pack in just two hours, allowing the yacht to use the average repositioning time to reach the next bay with renewed zero-emissions hotel load autonomy, which is also supported by 30sqm of integrated photovoltaic surface on the top deck.

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Pershing splashes first GTX90

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Pershing splashes first GTX90

July 16, 2026
1:31 pm

Set to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, the GTX90 is the fourth model in the brand’s ‘Sport Utility Yacht’ series.

Pershing has launched the first unit of its GTX90, which is scheduled to have its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 8-13. The launch ceremony in Fano was attended by representatives of Vallicelli Design, which was responsible for the exterior and interiors of the 28m sportbridge model with a 6.9m beam.

Designed with Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department, the GTX90 is fitted with two 2,200hp MAN V12 engines, paired with two Castoldi Turbodrive 600 HCT waterjets. Two Seakeeper 18 gyroscopic stabilisers can also be installed on the CE Class A yacht

Shown in a Pershing Anniversary Silver colour, the GTX90 has an exterior style in keeping with the range’s other models including a near-vertical bow, continuous, slightly convex sheerline and two opening side terraces.

However, unlike on the GTX70 and GTX80, where the balconies fold down beside the swim platform, the side terraces on the GTX90 are either side of the large aft sunpad, expanding the cockpit’s total surface area to 37sqm. The beach club also includes a convenient garage, designed to house a Williams SportJet 395 tender and a Sea-Doo Spark Trixx jetski.

Among outdoor areas, the GTX90 features a 33sqm sportsbridge, which Pershing states is 43 per cent larger than the average for boats of this size. The sportsbridge includes a sunbathing area aft, a dining space amidships sheltered by a hard top, and helm station forward.

On the main deck, the saloon is accessed from the cockpit by a wide five-panel door – one fixed and four that open. The interior includes a show kitchen with bar counter in the aft port corner, while the formal dining table opposite can seat up to eight guests. This area can include an optional day head.

Forward, the lounge is furnished with a large L-shaped sofa or two couches, while the helm station has three pilot seats and dual access to the side walkways leading to the foredeck.

The lower deck includes four en-suite guest cabins led by a full-beam master suite midships and VIP cabin in the bow featuring an angled bed. In between are two guest cabins, one with a double bed and the other with two singles. The crew quarters with full galley are aft of the master suite and forward of the engine room.

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Sanlorenzo launches first SHE

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Sanlorenzo launches first SHE

July 16, 2026
1:22 pm

The first unit of SHE has entered the water ahead of the 84-footer’s world premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival 2026.

Sanlorenzo has launched the first unit of the 84ft SHE at its shipyard in Ameglia, a municipality in the province of La Spezia.

Sanlorenzo had already sold five units of SHE before the first hull was launched, and is scheduled to host the model’s world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 8-13.

Named in tribute to ‘Sanlorenzo Heritage’ and inspired by 1960s design, SHE reinterprets iconic lines with contemporary engineering and design, featuring exteriors by Zuccon International Project and interiors by Piero Lissoni of Lissoni & Partners.

Created as a synthesis of heritage and high-tech, SHE includes Sanlorenzo’s first application of Volvo Penta’s IPS Hybrid, a dual-energy solution enabling silent electric cruising, intelligent consumption and sustainable performance.

Massimo Perotti, owner and Executive Chairman of Sanlorenzo, said: “Innovation rooted in respect for tradition, SHE demonstrates how the most enduring ideas continue to inspire when reinterpreted with a clear and conscious intent.

“Echoing the elegance and balance of the classic navetta through contemporary design and cutting-edge technologies, SHE embodies our belief that true luxury is not measured by trends but by its ability to endure and remain relevant over time. This is the essence of Sanlorenzo.”

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Fountaine Pajot honours 50 years

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Fountaine Pajot honours 50 years

July 16, 2026
4:07 am

The French catamaran builder celebrated its 50th anniversary and showed three new models in a standout edition of the Fountaine Pajot Open Days.

Founded in 1976 by Jean François Fountaine, Yves Pajot, Daniel Givon and Rémi Tristan, Fountaine Pajot included special anniversary celebrations in an action-packed edition of its annual Open Days.

Attracting more than 600 visitors, the fourth Fountaine Pajot Open days officially kicked off celebrations for the French shipyard’s 50th anniversary, marking the beginning of a series of events and highlights honouring its first five decades.

Open Days highlights also included a private preview of three models – FP48, FP55 and the FPY70S – that are scheduled to make their world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 8-13.

Following last year’s debuts of the FP41 and FP44, the FP48 and FP55 are the latest additions to the Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans brand. The FPY70S is the first new model in the Fountaine Pajot Yachts brand, which was created last year to group the shipyard’s powercats and largest sailing catamarans.

Yacht owners, prospects and dealers – including Asia Yachting – came together to discover the three new models and several more over three days in early July, while also enjoying sea trials. A new Partner Village showcased a selection of exhibitors from across the marine industry, giving visitors the opportunity to discover innovative equipment, services and solutions designed to enhance their boating experience.

Guests also met with the shipyard’s teams and international dealer network, and went behind the scenes of the production process through exclusive tours of the facilities in La Rochelle, Périgny and Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis.

“With more than 600 visitors welcomed over three days, the fourth edition of the Fountaine Pajot Open Days confirmed the growing success of this flagship event,” Fountaine Pajot stated.

“Beyond the numbers, the event reflected Fountaine Pajot’s commitment to bringing together owners, future owners, its international dealer network, partners and teams to share a common passion for sailing and life on the water. We already look forward to welcoming everyone back to La Rochelle for the next edition.”

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Hong Kong hosts The Saxdor Social

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Hong Kong hosts The Saxdor Social

July 15, 2026
9:25 pm

The Hong Kong debut of the 400 GTS was a highlight of the Saxdor owners event held in Repulse Bay and organised by DCH Marine.

DCH Marine hosted the Hong Kong edition of The Saxdor Social in late June, with seven of the Finnish builder’s popular dayboats gathering in Repulse Bay for an exclusive, fun-packed on-water gathering. Boats ranged from the Saxdor 200 and 205 to a 270 GTO and 320 GTO, plus three versions of the 400 – GTO, GTC and new GTS.

The Hong Kong debut of the Saxdor 400 GTS was a highlight of the event, which featured a variety of Saxdor models and a Sunseeker 76 Yacht that acted as a social and inflatables hub for the afternoon. DCH Marine is the Asia-Pacific distributor for Sunseeker, Saxdor and Williams (jet tenders).

Saxdor owners and invited guests rafted up or anchored nearby to enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment by a DJ, food and drinks, fun in and on the water, plus test drives on the 400 GTS.

“We wanted to create an experience that truly reflects the spirit of the Saxdor 400 GTS. This is a boat designed around energy, connection and social moments at sea,” said Ben Cadman, DCH Marine’s Asia-Pacific Sales & Brand Manager for Saxdor and Williams.

“Hosting The Saxdor Social allows guests to experience exactly what makes the 400 GTS so compelling – an effortless blend of performance, versatility and lifestyle.”

DCH Marine has also announced a Singapore edition of The Saxdor Social, which is scheduled to be held on July 25 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. The afternoon event could feature the Saxdor 400 GTC, 340 GTWA, 320 GTO, 320 GTC and 270 GTO.

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Amels 80 sales continue

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Amels 80 sales continue

July 15, 2026
9:08 pm

After announcing the delivery of the third Amels 80, Damen Yachting revealed that hull seven has been sold, with orders now through to 2029.

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Damen Yachting has announced the sale of the seventh Amels 80 to a first-time yacht owner represented by Boatsters Black and Bjorn International Brokerage. The yacht is scheduled for delivery in spring 2029.

Nick Gelevert, founder and CEO and of Boatsters Black, said: “As this is the owner’s first yacht, the choice of shipyard carried real significance. We took the time to assess the right build partner carefully, and the Amels 80 clearly stood apart.”

Kasper Jakobsen, owner of Bjorn International Brokerage, added: “What convinced us was the combination of a proven build philosophy, a clear delivery programme and the calibre of experience you expect from a leading Dutch yard.”

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The Amels 80 features naval architecture by Damen Yachting, exterior design by Espen Øino and is offered with an interior design by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, although each unit can be personalised. Hull seven has a volume of 2,175 GT and accommodation for up to 14 guests and 20 crew plus the captain.

Jan van Hogerwou, Commercial Executive USA at Damen Yachting added: “This sale reflects the continued strength of the Amels 80 and the Limited Editions approach, offering clients certainty in process and delivery while allowing them to make the yacht their own.”

Amels 80 hull three (Project Zurich)

Hulls one (Pangea) and two (Netto II) of the Amels 80 were delivered in October 2025 and June 2026 respectively. Hull three (Project Zurich) was delivered this month and features an art-led interior design by a superyacht design studio selected by the owner.

Hull four, sold with Fraser, is scheduled for delivery in 2027, while hulls five and six, both sold with Burgess, are due in 2027 and 2028 respectively.

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Singapore Yachting Festival announces new date

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Singapore Yachting Festival announces new dates

July 9, 2026
4:12 pm

Organisers of Southeast Asia’s leading boat show have pushed back the 2027 event by a week.

The fifth edition of the Singapore Yachting Festival will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 22-25, 2027, a week later than originally scheduled.

“The revised dates have been selected to maximise regional and international participation, creating greater opportunities for exhibitors, industry partners and visitors to connect, explore business partnerships and experience Asia’s premier yachting event,” show organisers stated.

Exhibition booth sales and partnership opportunities for the 2027 event will launch in August 2026.

“We sincerely thank you for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to another exceptional edition of the Singapore Yachting Festival,” organisers added.

For enquiries, email: info.syf@one15marina.com

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Riva 54Metri to debut at Monaco

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Riva 54Metri to debut at Monaco

July 9, 2026
2:31 pm

Ferretti Group has announced three Riva models among its world premieres for both the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show.

Custom Line Navetta 35

Ferretti Group has shared a provisional line-up of global debuts for the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 8-13) and the superyacht-focused Monaco Yacht Show (September 23-26). The Italian shipyard plans to premiere the Custom Line Navetta 35 at the Vieux Port display within the Cannes show before also showing the yacht at the Monaco spectacle in Port Hercule.

The first hull was launched last month at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona in a ceremony attended by exterior stylist Filippo Salvetti and interior designer ACPV Architects, with both studios having previously collaborated on the Navetta 30 (2020) and Navetta 38 (2024).

Pershing GTX90

Pershing’s GTX90, by Vallicelli Design, will also debut at Cannes. The GTX90 joins the brand’s ‘Sport Utility Yachts’ range that includes the GTX70 (2025), GTX80 (2024) and the series-flagship GTX116 (2023).

The Itama 70, recently launched by Ferretti Group at its vast Ravenna facility, will also be among the company’s world premieres at Cannes. The 21m open cruiser also features exterior styling by Vallicelli Design, as well as interiors by IdeaeItalia.

Itama 70

Cannes will also host the debuts of two new models by Riva, the 96’ Argo Super and the 56’ Rivale Super, which are the respective successors of the 90’ Argo from the Flybridge range and 56’ Rivale from the Open series.

Ferretti Group has also confirmed that the world premiere of the Riva 54Metri will be held at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Riva 54Metri

The yacht, which features four balconies – two off the beach club and two flanking the aft cockpit – has been active in the Mediterranean this summer, where it was among yachts attending Ferretti Group’s ‘Midsummer Dream’ weekend event on the Amalfi Coast in June.

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