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Explore the Mediterranean with Simpson Yacht Charter this summer on a Sanlorenzo yacht

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Explore the Mediterranean with Simpson Yacht Charter this summer on a Sanlorenzo yacht

June 13, 2024
5:57 pm

With crystal blue waters, sun-baked coastlines and countries rich in history, ‘The Med’ is a popular charter destination for obvious reasons. Now the Paris Olympics is adding further interest to the area, and the Hong Kong-based charter operation steps in with new elevated itineraries in the region.

The Sanlorenzo SX88 Estia sets sail for Italy’s Amalfi Coast

Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east all the way to Asia, and with a coastline of almost 30,000 miles, the Mediterranean contains both beautiful beaches and historic sites to explore.

With Paris at most a two-hour plane ride from many of the iconic destinations dotting the region, it’s easier than ever to enjoy a slow getaway on the rolling Mediterranean waves before – or after – the thrills and excitements of the world’s best-known sporting event.

Simpson Yacht Charter has curated special itineraries to coincide with The Olympic Games, can take care of flights to and from the French Capital and advises on embarkation and debarkation points.

Summer deals are available on five Sanlorenzo yachts, each with an array of water toys, from wakeboards to snorkel sets and seabobs for added summer fun. Included in the offer are trips aboard the Sanlorenzo SD118 Unique S, the SD112 Anything Goes V, the SD90 Akira, the SL86 Queen Martina, and the SX88 Estia yachts.

Life on board the Sanlorenzo SD112 Anything Goes V

One new destination includes tours of glitzy Monaco and the French Riviera, which begins at Nice, takes in Îles de Lerins near Cannes, St. Tropez and ends in Monaco’s Monte Carlo Beach.

A roundtrip option sets sail at Split in Croatia, makes island stops to view Roman and Venetian architecture, and islet sea stops for watersports, before heading back to Split – and a flight into Paris.

Another sails from Amalfi, through many of the location’s topspots, to Sicily’s Aeolian Islands. This itinerary sets sail at the Bay of Naples’ Marina di Stabia, and then ventures to Sorrento and star-studded Capri, including a stop at the spectacular sea cave Blue Grotto, before entering protected waters to sail to Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Panarea.

The Sanlorenzo SD118 Unique S has room for 10 guests

Each exciting trip includes plenty of sightseeing, and dining onshore at local restaurants, or on-board with private chefs.

With accommodation for 10 guests across five staterooms and six crew, the semi-displacement yacht, Sanlorenzo SD118 Unique S, is a sophisticated choice for a summer sailing with family and friends. Waterskis, skis, Seabob, kayaks and paddle boards offer exciting ways to explore the region’s world-famous coastlines up close.

The SD118 Unique S is a sophisticated choice for families this summer

Meanwhile on the Sanlorenzo SD112 Anything Goes V, two tenders and a 4.58m/15′ Castoldi Inboard are available to transport guests to cove or shore. They return to a well-appointed yacht with room to accommodate 10 guests in five plush staterooms. A guest favourite on this yacht is to recline and take in the sweeping vistas from the sundeck Jacuzzi, perhaps with a negroni in hand when sailing along the Amalfi coast.

Sanlorenzo SD112 Anything Goes V is available to charter across The Mediterranean this summer

Aboard the Sanlorenzo SD90 Akira, a brand-new yacht for charter, a re-designed bow area, main deck and owner’s cabins now provide an extra level of comfort on the water.

Available to charter for the first time this summer, the SD90 Akira

Up to eight guests in four ensuite cabins can enjoy a summer getaway on the Akira. Toys include a wakeboard, waterski, paddle board, Fliteboard, Seabob and use of a drone that can be used to record the trip from new angles.

Up to eight guests can enjoy the stately SL86 Queen Martina

Officina Italiana Design have imbued the SL86 Queen Martina with elegance and luxury. With a spacious flybridge – with 41 sqm extension and 9 sqm for sunbathing – and seamless indoor-outdoor connection, the stately yacht holds a resort-like character. Accommodating up to eight guests in four cabins, it’s an ideal option for family voyages.

Expansive views of Italy aboard the SX88 Estia

The Sanlorenzo SX88 Estia is a smart choice for those venturing to Italy. Crewed charters begin in Liguria and Tuscany and are available along the Italian Riviera, Corsica, Sardinia, Gulf of Naples, and the Amalfi Coast, as well as the Aeolians, Sicily, and Egadi Islands in southern Italy.

Delivered in 2022, the SX88 offers a professional three-person crew with a captain, deckhand and chef/hostess. A fast jet tender, jet ski, waterskis, two stand-up paddleboards, and more offer guests the opportunity to splash in Italian waves.

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Rafael Nadal announces new E1 partnership with Sunreef Yachts

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Rafael Nadal announces new E1 partnership with Sunreef Yachts

June 13, 2024
2:04 pm

Rafael Nadal has teamed up with Sunreef Yachts, which joins the tennis star’s Team Rafa E1 Series team as an official partner for the competition’s first year of races.

Team Rafa co-captains Cris Lazarraga and Tom Chiappe

The E1 Series is a new motorsports competition featuring electric-powered RaceBird boats. The Championship sees nine teams compete in high-speed races at iconic global cities including Venice, Monaco, and Hong Kong, aiming to be crowned Champions of the Water.

Rafa will race against an impressive roster of team owners, including NFL icon Tom Brady, Hollywood actor Will Smith, football superstar Didier Drogba, philanthropist and businessman Marcelo Claure, star cricketer Virat Kohli and F1 hero Sergio Pérez.

The celebrity-studded races fuse excitement, speed and sustainability

Nadal’s Team Rafa pilots are European jet ski racing champion Cris Lazarraga, and karting SWS World Champion 2023, Tom Chiappe, who is an experienced powerboat racer. Nadal himself is an experienced boater and owns a Sunreef catamaran.

The world’s first all-electric race boat championship marries glamour and excitement with cutting-edge hydrofoil technology and also promotes the use of sustainable energy in marine sports. Its organisers are also committed to coastal habitat restoration initiatives and educating on the importance of ocean health.

The E1 Series of races will culminate this year in Hong Kong

E1 has also offered to install charging points at each venue to incentivise recreational e-boat users.

Races began this year, in Jeddah in February, Venice in May, and Marbella, Spain in June. Three more are scheduled. The next race, in Monaco, takes place on July 27, followed by Rotterdam, Netherlands in September.

Champions will be crowned after the final race in Hong Kong, on November 10.
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Ferretti Group debuts its first Custom Line all-aluminium yacht

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Ferretti Group debuts its first Custom Line all-aluminium yacht

June 13, 2024
12:45 am

Italian shipbuilder Ferretti Group just launched a new entry to the metal yacht segment with a Custom Line 50 made entirely from aluminium.

Ferretti presented the all-aluminium pleasure vessel Custom Line 50, M/Y Asante

Ferretti’s has launched its first all-aluminium pleasure vessel Custom Line 50, named M/Y Asante. The superyacht made its debut at a special ceremony held at Ferretti Group’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona.

The new 50m made-to-measure alloy line flagship features a displacement hull under 499 GT, becoming the first Custom Line in the metal yacht segment under 500 GT.

The new Custom Line 50 was unveiled at Ferretti Group’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona.

The 49.94m superyacht is a result of a collaboration between Ferretti Group’s Superyachts Division Engineering team working on exteriors and ACPV Architects, which designed the yacht’s bespoke interiors.

The all-aluminium pleasure vessel features a displacement hull under 499 GT

The yacht’s design extends across four decks, centred around a master suite forward on the upper deck. With four additional VIP cabins on the lower deck, the superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests on board and nine crew.

“The new flagship, which opens up a new market segment for Custom Line, is a vessel bathed in light and water born out of extraordinarily in-depth and effective studies into the yacht’s volumes and spaces,” said Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi, following the yacht’s launch.

Friends and family of the brand gathered for a special launch ceremony in Ancona

In the owner’s stateroom, 180-degree views afford direct access to a large private terrace in the bow, with a spacious private lounge area and sunpad, while floor-to-ceiling windows and reflective surfaces in lounges on the main and upper decks, as well as a water’s edge beach club, affords constant and accessible marine views.

Custom Line 50 M/Y Asante will make her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024 in September.

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Jeanneau Days events make a splash across APAC

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Jeanneau Days events make a splash across APAC

June 12, 2024
11:14 pm

French yacht brand Jeanneau’s two-day event offers exclusive tours and prices for potential boat buyers across the region.

Boat fans in New Zealand’s Orakei Marine view the Jeanneau NC37

Guests from across the Asia Pacific were invited to join dealerships for exclusive days of sales as part of French boatyard Jeanneau’s special Jeanneau Days on 4 and 5 May 2024.

During the promotion period, boating enthusiasts exclusively viewed a range of sailboats with the opportunity to purchase at preferential rates over the two days.

Twelve dealerships from across the APAC participated in the special event. Vietyacht, who recently opened a new marina in Ho Chi Minh, welcomed 300 visitors, while in Malaysia, around 150 guests accepted an invitation to tour the French brand’s well-reputed sailboats. In Hong Kong, a luncheon was held at Marina Cove ahead of the boat visits, with 80 sailing aficionados in attendance.

Guests enjoyed lunch before boat viewing in Marina Cove in Hong Kong

Jeanneau’s network of dealers in Korea, China, Thailand, Australia and the Philippines were also among those in the region who issued invitations to welcome guests for private visits.

Some 300 guests joined Vietyacht at their new marina in Ho Chi Minh

On show were several of Jeanneau’s most recognisable boats, including the award-winning Sun Odyssey 380 and the Merry Fisher 795 Sport, a family-friendly fishing boat.

In Penang, 150 guests descended to view Jeanneau’s sailboats at Pen Marine

Jeanneau Days is a relatively new initiative for the French boat builder, and is proving a popular way to reach and reconnect potential customers with dealers in a hands-on experience.

Jeanneau Days also run in France, Germany, the UK, Spain and Italy.

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Azimut’s Seadeck Series gets tough on sustainability with gentle tech

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Azimut’s Seadeck Series gets tough on sustainability with gentle tech

June 12, 2024
7:15 pm

The world’s first low-emission yachts offer a real reduction in environmental impact, with design, tech, and materials all geared towards cutting emissions.

Azimut has introduced its Seadeck Series of low-emission yachts

Italian shipyard Azimut has introduced the Seadeck 6, its debut offer in the Seadeck Series, the world’s first range of low-emission yachts.

The Seadeck Series prioritises sustainable materials

The Azimut yachts, which were officially presented at the Venice Boat Show 2024, combine 21st-century advancements and cutting-edge technology with a view to reducing environmental impact.

In fact, the Seadeck Series is said to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent compared to traditional yachts, thanks to innovative “gentle” technologies.

Messages may have long been delivered on ocean waves in bottles, but the Seadeck 6 turns this romantic lore into a viable new and sustainable future. Up to 30 per cent of the boat’s skeleton is made from rPET (recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate – a plastic made from repurposed waste), replacing environmental baddie PVC, and uses approximately 15,000 recovered plastic bottles to do so – a powerful message indeed.

The team at Azimut also replaced other traditional materials with natural or recycled alternatives, including cork decking over teak and more rPET, which can be recycled again and again, to create silk-like floor coverings on the lower deck.

Interior designers Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez emphasise warm, natural light

Weight reduction was a chief goal for the series, and is accomplished by combining efficient hull designs with electrification technology. Deckhouse, roof, wings, bathing platform and most of the main decks, from saloon amidships to the aft, are laminated with high-performance carbon fibre, made in-house, to optimise weight and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Meanwhile, innovative architecture, also developed in-house by the Azimut|Benetti Group R&D team, maximises the Seadeck 6’s efficiency at cruising speeds. Its hull is wider at the stern and more streamlined at the bow, reducing drag and allowing for earlier hydroplaning.

Boats in the series look as sleek as ever. Designer Alberto Mancini has given exteriors a clean, modern look, while interior designers, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, created onboard environments intended to enhance the beauty found in oceanic surrounds.

A centrepiece is the yacht’s “Fun Island,” open-concept main deck that is exposed to the sea.

Warm, intimate light was another key, and the duo opted for long-lasting and scratch-resistant oak ribbing. The brise-soleil (solar shading) on the ceiling mirrors the ribbing’s rippling effects, and creates tranquil light patterns that dance and play.

The main deck offers an undisturbed connection between boat and sea

Talking of play, the Seadeck series is planned as a first hybrid-yacht solution for eco-aware families. The Seadeck 6 is 17.5m long, 5.05m wide and can accommodate six people in three guest cabins. A crew cabin is also included.

Volvo IPS engines enable speeds up to 33 knots and comfortable cruising at 24 knots, with a focus on efficient navigation thanks to a Mild Hybrid Zero Emission Hotel Mode system, which allows zero-emissions at anchor for up to eight hours and generator-off cruising to further cut emissions.

The Seadeck 6 is ready now to operate the full-hybrid system, while the Seadeck 7 will feature this solution from September of this year.

This series marks Azimut’s continued devotion to innovative solutions within the yachting world since its formation by Paolo Vitelli in 1966 and proves you can blend sleek with sustainable.
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Yachting spotlight on Hong Kong

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Yachting spotlight on Hong Kong

June 6, 2024
5:10 pm

Hong Kong’s yachting communities and industries, as well as those from further afield with an interest in superyachts were drawn to talks, debates and networking in these fields in the city, in this first week of June.
Words: Andrew Dembina

Engaging panel discussions ran over two days at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit (photo: Superyacht Times)

What a week this is for boating in Hong Kong.

It kicked off on Monday evening with a full house for a Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA) update meeting of its members and a guest speaker – Paul Zimmerman of Designing Hong Kong (a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability and quality of life in the territory) – at a full events space the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC).

Then, from yesterday, the two-day Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit (APSS) took place, with some 150 guest speakers and industry attendees filling a function room at a five-star hotel on Hong Kong Island.

HKBIA agenda

Lawrence Chow (above right), the chair of HKBIA – which promotes the leisure marine industry and has three to four such meetings a year – confirmed that there is a Hong Kong Boat Show scheduled for late November-early December 2024, which will be preceded by a boating industry conference.

He briefly mentioned the perennial need for more berths and moorings in Hong Kong before he handed over to Zimmerman (above right) who spoke of the need to expand not only moorings but also storage facilities for smaller boats and marine toys. He noted that surf or paddle boards were too large for many people to store in homes. This is at odds with the territory possessing the longest coastline in any coastal city, he pointed out, before mentioning plans for marinas and moorings and where they are at — also advising that To Kwa Wan in Kowloon would be a great landing and mooring area but no such plans exist as yet.

Next up Alan Reid (above right) of Icomia (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) and Marine Manager at RHKYC spoke on the further sweeteners and action needed in decarbonisation in Hong Kong’s pleasure boat industry. Simple changes such as keeping hulls and propellers clean, along with more efficient hull designs, optimised weight, LPG engines and availability of and incentives for ‘clean non-fossil power’ (battery & hydrogen) were mentioned.

In Singapore, all harbour craft is to be decarbonised by 2050, he added – no such plans are yet tabled in Hong Kong.

Ewa Stachurska (above right), Vice President of Marketing, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Simpson Marine – the regional yacht distributor, services and charter company headquartered in Hong Kong – presented figures on how much leisure-yachting ownership and associated industries help economies they are in. When striving for community financial goals, she mentioned that in Italy, where the industry is widely developed, the figure is approximately US$1:9, for money spent on marine activities – meaning a factor of nine goes back into the wider economy.

She decried the mooring shortage regionally, explaining that with the rise in sales of boats across the seven countries in Asia where her company is operating, owners are faced with too few available berths.

Chow wrapped up by adding that in July a survey on boating improvements will go out to HKIBA members, to be completed by September, after which findings will be disclosed at the pre-Hong Kong Boat Show 2024 conference before being presented Icomia and to the Hong Kong Government.

APSS Agenda

(Photo: Superyacht Times)

It was a fine endorsement of Hong Long’s place in the world’s yachting – and specifically, superyachting sphere – that, spearheaded by the Dutch publication, Superyacht Times, the APSS (Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit) took place over two days.

As Yacht Style, a media partner of the event, and we publish this online article, we can reflect and show images from Day 1.

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association was a supporting partner of this event, largely held at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel by day (pictured above), where a roster of panel discussions spanned the topics of managing/operating yachts in APAC; building a charter fleet; developing the charter market; Dubai as a hub for superyachts; and selling superyachts in Asia – among others.

A Q&A on building a charter fleet in Asia, with Superyacht Times Editor in Chief Francesca Webster and Thailand-based Omi Tanchanok Vajarodaya (right), co- founder / CEO, Blue Voyage Group (photo: Superyacht Times)

Many idea seeds will have been planted this week, along with valuable contacts and acquaintances made.

Journey into Queensland’s depths with an art and conservation tour on World Ocean Day

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Journey into Queensland's depths with an art and conservation tour on World Ocean Day

June 6, 2024
3:44 pm

SeaLink North Queensland and the Museum of Underwater Art offer an exclusive opportunity to engage with John Brewer Reef’s marine life and explore the Southern Hemisphere’s only underwater art installation

British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor created eight sculptures

SeaLink North Queensland and the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) are holding a special excursion to the MOUA ‘Ocean Sentinels’ installation at John Brewer Reef on Saturday, June 8, in honour of World Ocean Day.

The World Ocean Day tour will provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet and listen to four Ocean Sentinels, each a distinguished marine scientist and conservationist.

Passengers will journey on SeaLink’s state-of-the-art fast ferry, a modern and spacious air-conditioned catamaran, to enjoy the privilege of exploring the only underwater art installation in the southern hemisphere: eight sculptures of Ocean Sentinels, created by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor.

Visitors will explore the southern hemisphere’s only underwater art installation

The sculptures blend human forms with marine elements, to represent the intersection of art and science amid the vibrant marine life of the John Brewer Reef.

The sculptures will evolve as marine life colonise the space

The surfaces of the sculptures are intentionally designed to attract marine organisms, allowing them to evolve over time as corals, sponges and hydroids colonise them, as a showcase of the reef’s ever-changing ecology.

SeaLink North Queensland takes great pride in holding Ecotourism Australia’s Advanced ECO Certification, which highlights a dedication to sustainable practices and authentic nature-based tourism experiences, including Orpheus Island Day Tour, whale watching, charter tours, and Outer Reef experiences, which incorporate the MOUA.

The art tour offers a new perspective of the John Brewer Reef

SeaLink North Queensland General Manager, Darren Spearman, shared his excitement about the collaboration: “We are honoured to work with the MOUA and these esteemed scientists to offer this unique experience,” he said.

Art and science collide underwater in the Ocean Day tour

Four ocean ‘sentinels’ are scheduled to speak at the event. Oft-called, the godfather of coral, Professor John “Charlie” Veron, joins respected coral ecologist Dr Katharina Fabricius, Molly Steer, a North Queensland marine conservationist, and Dr David Vaughan, who is renowned for his global Plant a Million Corals initiative.
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Asia’s First Fairline Squadron 58 makes debut docking in Singapore

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Asia’s First Fairline Squadron 58 makes debut docking in Singapore

June 6, 2024
1:45 pm

Simpson Marine in Singapore welcomed the new fleet – Asia’s first Fairline Squadron 58. Combining elegance, power, and performance, this debut was hotly-anticipated.

The Squadron 58 commands the waves, and attention

A feat in design and engineering, the Fairline Squadron 58 features sleek lines and high-spec spacious interiors, state-of-the-art technology and impeccable attention to detail, setting the standard ever higher for luxury and style on water in Asia.

One of the key features of the Squadron 58 is its spacious flybridge, which offers ample seating and lounging areas for guests to relax and enjoy surrounding views. The yacht also boasts well-appointed cabins with en-suite bathrooms, providing sheltered comfort and privacy for its guests.

The luxurious design emphasises a continuous indoor/outdoor feel evident throughout

In terms of performance, the Squadron 58 is powered by twin Volvo Penta D13-800 engines, for exceptional speed and maneuverability. It also features a deep-V hull design, for a smooth and stable ride even in choppy waters.

With a range of up to 350 nautical miles, this yacht feels ideal for long-distance cruising.

Meets growing demand for luxury yachts

This debut meets a need for a surge in the demand for luxury yachts, in Singapore and across the region.

Sentosa Cove – the location for this year’s Singapore Yachting Festival – was bustling with activity, with both local and international visitors seeking new and exciting experiences.

Indeed, as Singapore continues to develop marina infrastructure and adds yacht shows and events to the calendar, demand for yachts is expected to grow. Models like the Fairline Squadron 58 are leading the charge.

At the Singapore premiere, designers explained how expansive and harmonious living areas are

A glimpse behind the scenes

Yacht enthusiasts and industry experts from around the region gathered to witness the yacht’s premiere unveiling with excitement. Those invited aboard met the designers and engineers behind the yacht to hear about the craftsmanship and innovation that went into its creation.

In the weeks since, yacht owners and enthusiasts to Simpson Marine given the opportunity to experience the Fairline Squadron 58 first-hand have praised its comfort, stability, and luxurious features.

New launch heralds new innovations

Setting sail in a Squadron 58 offers a rich experience all round. Inside, interiors are, naturally, spacious and include a luxurious saloon with plush carpet, three well-appointed cabins, and a fully equipped galley.

Open sides to the saloon allow easy converation from side decks

Back out in the sun, a dedicated beach deck displays a new and innovative design for the Fairline brand, with hydraulic fold-down balconies on both the port and starboard sides.

Owning a Fairline Squadron 58 opens up a world of possibilities. Whether cruising through Southeast Asia’s sandy coastlines, or dropping anchor in nightlife destinations like Phuket.

This launch is not only a celebration of Fairline craftsmanship and technical prowess, but is also a testament to the growing influence of Asia in the global yachting landscape.

The Fairline Squadron 58 is now available to view at Simpson Marine, Singapore.
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Saxdor delivery makes royal waves

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Saxdor delivery makes royal waves

June 6, 2024
12:18 pm

His Highness, the Crown Prince of Dubai receives delivery of a Saxdor 400 GTO from the Finnish shipyard’s CEO

Saxdor Yachts, the innovative boat producer from Finland, has announced the successful delivery of a Saxdor 400 GTO to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.

Finnish shipyard unveils the sporty stylish Saxtor GTO 400 in Dubai

But just what makes this model the choice of royalty?

The Saxdor 400 GTO is the Finnish boatmaker’s flagship design, and features more of the innovative hallmarks that fans of the boatmaker have come to expect.

Modular and spacious – a nod to the “private island” concept that inspires its design – the 400 GTO certainly achieves an open-plan boating experience. An expansive open wheelhouse extends to the full beam of the boat for optimum living space and is fitted with stylish plush seating.

Saxtor’s 400 GTO is a cruiser built to optimized for space

After a day’s sailing, guests are invited to drop anchor and lower down five-metre-long side terraces to trail their toes in ocean waves before, perhaps, venturing up to sunset drinks at a well-appointed bow seating area.

The Crown Prince will no doubt enjoy spending time with his guests on a full-sized sunpad on the aft deck and appreciate the generous boost to deck space allowed by twin cockpit balconies that extend halfway along the boat’s total length of just over 40ft.

Able to accommodate five guests comfortably, the cruiser features a forward double cabin with a separate bathroom, an additional mid cabin, and, tucked under companionway steps, room for an added children’s cabin.

Up to 42 knots can be achieved in the 400 GTO model.

Saxtor’s GTO 400 cruiser is capable of racing through waves at 42 knots

Saxdor’s CEO Erna Rusi, alongside a senior team, assembled to oversee a smooth handover to the prince and was clearly excited. “We cannot wait to see His Highness enjoy the incredible features of this boat,” expressed Rusi.

And, features there are many. His Highness is known for a discerning taste and high regard for fine craftsmanship. In the Saxdor 400 GTO he will be well able to bask in a boat that offers both style and speed.

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The awaited wallywind110 launches

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The awaited wallywind110 launches

June 5, 2024
10:49 pm

The new wallywind110, first in the Wally shipyard’s wallywind performance-sailing cruiser range, just launched at the weekend

Just over a year after the launch of the wally101 Full Custom, the first hull of the new wallywind110, named Galma, touched the sea for the first time on June 1, 2024.

This marks a significant milestone in the journey that officially began in 2022 for the wallywind performance-sailing cruiser range, which will also feature the wallywind130 and the wallywind150.

And following the debut hull, a second wallywind110 is already under construction.

“The launch of this first semi-custom sail model since Wally became part of Ferretti Group in 2019 is a very significant moment for us,” said Stefano de Vivo, Wally Managing Director.

“Not only does it coincide with the brand’s 30th anniversary, but it also once again confirms how relevant the sailing superyacht sector is for Wally. We have always been leader in this segment, and we aim to continue anticipating market trends by creating yachts capable of becoming true benchmarks in both yachting and design”.

At 33m in overall length the wallywind110 is sleek, with plenty of deck space

The launch of the wallywind110 was an anticipated moment of celebration, attended not only by the management of Wally and Ferretti Group, but also by the entire team and workforce involved in the project that had been promising a launch by the summer. Along with their families, they admired the new superyacht taking its first sail at sea.

The bright metallic paint with blue reflections on the all-carbon hull of the wallywind110 wowed the attendees. Designed by the experienced team at reputed German racing sailboat designer studio judel/vrolijk & co, the paint shifts tone with the changing light around the yacht, adding an additional element to the eye-catching elegance of Wally’s latest gem.

It was touchdown for the collaborative design project’s first hull

The launch also showcased the unique deck layout, resulting from the know-how of Wally’s internal design team in collaboration with Italian Santa Maria Magnolfi yacht design studio, which helped develoo the exterior and interior design of the wallywind110.

“The wallywind110 is not just a superyacht that promises impressive performance,” explains Wally Founder and Chief Designer Luca Bassani.

“Wally has always been synonymous with both performance and design. The thoughtful study of the wallywind110’s deck spaces has resulted in an 80sqm cockpit, free of technical equipment [which is all relocated at the stern], comparable to that of a sailing superyacht at least 60m long.

“The owner and their guests can relax on sofas, sunbeds and seating. Not to mention the other two lounge areas located on the ‘sea terrace’ at the stern and on the foredeck.”

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Simpson Marine now official Axopar dealer in Indonesia

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Simpson Marine now official Axopar dealer in Indonesia

May 30, 2024
5:20 pm

Finnish in-demand adventure dayboats and weekend boats set to explore Indonesia, as Simpson Marine becomes the brand’s official country dealership.

From left: Axopar 37 Sun Top; Axopar 37 XC Crossover Cabin

Simpson Marine, the veteran Asia-Pacific yacht sales and services company, headquartered in Hong Kong, this week announced its appointment as the official dealer for Axopar Boats in Indonesia.

With the growing interest in APAC for the Finnish brand of adventure motoryachts, this partnership marks a significant expansion of Axopar’s presence in the Asian market.

From left: Axopar 37 Sun Top; Axopar 37 XC Crossover Cabin

Axopar Boats shipyard’s models are known for their rugged looks, durable quality and innovative design, modular approach and exceptional performance of their range of versatile day and weekend outboard-motor yachts.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, Axopar has developed a diverse range of models, including the triple award-winning Axopar 22, the long-anticipated new Axopar 29, the renowned Axopar 37 and the flagship 45 range, catering to a wide array of boating enthusiasts and trailblazing the dayboat market segment.

Axopar 37 Sun Top

Richard Allen, COO of Simpson Marine Group, was very upbeat on this new venture. “The appointment of Simpson Marine as Axopar’s official dealer in Indonesia opens up a world of opportunities,” he said. “Axopar’s unique design, versatility and performance, combined with Simpson Marine’s expertise and strong presence in Asia, will undoubtedly create a powerful synergy. We are excited to see the potential of Axopar in Indonesia, the world’s biggest archipelago, with over 17,800 islands to explore and an ideal location for the adventure-seeking boat owners.”

Paul Whelan, Simpson Marine Indonesia’s Country Manager, echoed Allen’s positive sentiments. “Axopar’s entry into the Indonesian market signifies a new chapter in the boating industry and has been received by our customers. With Simpson Marine’s network and support throughout the country and region and Axopar’s extensive range of boats with flexible cabin arrangements, we are confident that this partnership will redefine the boating experience in Indonesia and expand the market further, welcoming more boaters to the fold.”

Axopar 37 Sun Top

Johan Holm, Axopar’s Head of Sales, added, “We are excited to welcome Simpson Marine as our newest dealer in Southeast Asia, covering and serving the beautiful waters in picture-perfect Indonesia. Asia is an important, growing market for Axopar and the appointment of Simpson Marine will further strengthen Axopar’s presence there.”

The Axopar fleet will be available in Jakarta starting in June 2024 with a series of introductions planned for customers to experience the brand’s adventure-boating thrills.

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Lagoon rings in four-decade anniversary globally

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Lagoon rings in four-decade anniversary globally

May 30, 2024
3:34 pm

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Lagoon brand, the Lagoon World Escapade took place across continents much to its legion of owners’ and fans’ delight.

It all started with a wacky idea from Lagoon departments’ brainstorming: how could the whole Lagoon family celebrate the turquoise brand’s 40th anniversary together?

With over 7,000 sailing catamarans built, in a range of models from 40 to 78ft, Lagoon–owner events have built up loyal communities the world over.

The idea of Lagoon World Escapade was born. It comprised of three days of sailing, sharing and festivities around the world – 30 Escapades in all – made possible with the help and enthusiasm of Lagoon’s worldwide distribution network to pay tribute to the brand that launched in 1984.

Over 400 boats – representing all models, from the smallest to the largest Lagoon yachts – and 2,400 participants gathered to celebrate Lagoon’s anniversary in 30 destinations. Some Escapades, such as the one organized in Turkey, celebrated with as many as 40 catamarans.

Day and night, the event’s worldwide Whatsapp group continued to record magnificent images of catamarans in dreamy landscapes, happy crews in rallies, moments of celebration and conviviality – around turquoise cocktails, awards ceremonies, and seaside activities – as well as magical moments of contemplation of the flora and fauna that owners favour in their respective locales.

“Participants enjoyed taking part in every Lagoon Escapade, but when they realised that this anniversary was being celebrated in so many places at the same time, they felt intensely happy,” said Thomas Gailly, Lagoon Director.