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Jeanneau developing Sun Odyssey 350

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Jeanneau developing Sun Odyssey 350

December 20, 2023
10:51 pm

The French shipyard is debuting the successor to the legendary Sun Odyssey 349 at Boot Dusseldorf in January.

Jeanneau is developing the Sun Odyssey 350 as the successor to the Sun Odyssey 349, which has sold nearly 1,000 units since it launched 2013. Designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group and Piaton Yacht Design, the 350 is the new entry model for the Sun Odyssey range and is scheduled to make its world premiere at Boot Dusseldorf from January 20-28, 2024.

Based on a new 32ft 8in chined hull with an inverted bow and an 11ft 9in beam, the Sun Odyssey 350 has an overall length of 35ft 9in with the integrated bowsprit, a light displacement of under 5.7 tonnes and a standard sail area of 592sqft (55sqm). The elongated bowsprit carries the anchor further forward and provides a tack point for reaching and downwind sails (Code 0 and asymmetric spinnaker).

Eric Levet of the Lombard studio said: “The Sun Odyssey 349 was a great success as sailors found the boat worked and handled well. On the Sun Odyssey 350, we’ve sought to add a bit more volume while creating a seaworthy boat that’s fast and enjoyable to sail. Our objective was to manage to do better and offer more comfort, while the 350 also gains in initial stability as she’s stiffer than the 349.

“The 350 has a greater sail area and is equipped with a square-top mainsail, which makes her fantastic in light winds. She has the greatest sail area on the [35ft] market and a light displacement, which yields strong performance. She’s a joy to sail in just five knots of wind.”

The yacht has twin rudders, while keel options comprise standard (1,580kg) with a draft of 6ft 6in, shoal (1,860kg) with a draft of 4ft 9in and lifting (1,522kg) with a draft from 4ft 2in to 8ft 4in. Without a backstay, the rigging features 30° swept spreaders, enabling the skipper to sail while seated at one of the two aft helm stations.

The cockpit features symmetrical benches and a foldable table in the centre, while offering easy movement from the companionway to the large swim platform. The yacht also features Jeanneau’s flush, walkaround side decks and long handrails on either side of the coachroof.

Water capacity can range from 206 litres to 336 litres, while propulsion options include a 29hp Yanmar shaft drive or, for inland or sheltered waters, a Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 FP TorqLink fixed pod electric motor.

Below deck, the interior benefits from natural light through windows in the hull and coachroof, while fittings and furniture are characterised by gentle, rounded edges.

Accessed by a three-step companionway, the saloon includes an L-shaped galley with plentiful storage to starboard of the stairs, with the bathroom to the port side. Forward, the saloon includes a central folding table integrating the mast, with facing bench sofas on either side, although the port side has the option of a chart table at the aft end of the settee.

Accommodation includes a master suite forward and the aft option of two guest cabins or one VIP and a store room, with the latter allowing for a larger bathroom with separate head and shower.

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B.I.G. launches Revolution

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B.I.G. launches Revolution

December 20, 2023
2:48 am

Former Tesla executive John Vo has entered the luxury day boat sector with Blue Innovations Group and its eco-friendly R30.

Blue Innovations Group launches R30

Founded in 2022 by John Vo, Tesla’s former Global Head of Manufacturing, Blue Innovations Group (BIG) has launched the R30 electric boat as it seeks to “revolutionise recreational boating” with sustainable marine technology. The Florida company debuted the R30 in mid-December in St Petersburg, where Vo shared his excitement as hull one took to the water.

“The R30 was designed from scratch. The R stands for Revolution, so we decided to offer something radically different, radically better. We threw out the playbook most boatbuilders follow because if you squint your eyes at a boat show, most boats look the same,” said Vo, CEO of Blue Innovations Group.

The R30 has a semi-walkaround design

“The R30 provides the ultimate boating experience for customers with uncompromised safety, performance, style and value while being environmentally friendly. It’s a first-of-its-kind recreational boat that offers customers an unparalleled experience, combining advanced technologies and timeless styling with a silent, pollution-free propulsion system.”

Designed and manufactured in Florida, the R30 is a 30ft electric cabin cruiser that weighs 4.5 tonnes and has a beam of 10ft and a capacity for 12 passengers. Technology includes solar-charging capability (up to 2.8kW), a 221kWh battery pack and an 800hp twin-motor powertrain, with a target nominal runtime of up to 8hrs and an expected top speed of 39 knots.

CGI showing extended solar panels and ‘ocean terrace’

As well as the solar panels integrated into the fixed hard top, there are two retractable solar panels. Both can be contained within the roof structure during navigation, then deployed fore and aft at anchor for greater solar-power generation and guest protection from the elements.

The semi-walkaround yacht’s versatility extends to its aft ‘ocean terrace’, which includes a drop-down aft platform with a submerged step as well as drop-down balconies on both sides.

CGI of forward cabin

The cockpit has a foldable table and adjustable facing bench sofas fore and aft. The table can be lowered and covered by cushions, while the aft backrest can fold down to create an extended island sunpad. The foredeck offers a fixed sunbathing area forward of the windscreen.

Forward of the dinette is a wet bar with a cooktop, sink and refrigerator, while the semi-enclosed twin-seat helm station includes an intuitive, integrated user interface (UI) overseeing the vessel’s controls, navigation, chart plotter, media system and more. Below is a bathroom and a forward dinette that can be converted into a double berth.

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Sunreef’s Francis Lapp joins Mike Horn on Pangaea

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Sunreef’s Francis Lapp joins Mike Horn on Pangaea

December 20, 2023
1:27 am

The Sunreef boss has visited Mike Horn in Greenland as part of the explorer’s four-year ‘What’s Left’ global expedition.

Francis Lapp sailing Pangaea in Greenland

Sunreef CEO Francis Lapp has visited Mike Horn in Greenland during the famed explorer’s four-year What’s Left campaign. Horn’s latest global expedition involves exploring remote regions for up to six months at a time while evaluating climate change and other environmental issues.

Horn, a Sunreef Eco ambassador, is again using his 35m Pangaea – named after the ancient ‘supercontinent’ – for the expedition. The aluminium sailing boat benefited from a comprehensive refit at the Sunreef shipyard before Horn started the What’s Left campaign by setting sail from Yacht Club de Monaco in early May.

Pangaea in Greenland; Photo: Lucas David

While in Greenland, Lapp was pictured sailing Pangaea, which features the Sunreef Yachts Eco logo on both sides of the hull beside the yacht’s name. Panerai, Hexaom, Cummins, Explora Journeys and Yacht Club de Monaco are also sponsors of the expedition.

“I decided to participate in this remarkable expedition with the dual purpose of being a part of the extraordinary exploration in Greenland and personally assessing the current state of the planet,” said Lapp, who founded Sunreef Yachts in 2002. “This experience has served as a profound motivation for me to continue to act for a sustainable future within the yachting industry.”

Mike Horn during his What’s left expedition

Following time in Iceland, Horn spent the second half of 2023 in Greenland as part of his exploration of the Arctic. Other destinations in the ‘What’s Left’ campaign include the Amazon jungle and Patagonia region in South America, Antarctica, the Australian desert and New Zealand, northern Canada and Alaska, and Asia.

Horn said: “Guiding my sailing vessel Pangaea, I return to iconic and wild locations to witness changes, fulfil more desires on my adventurer’s bucket list, and inspire people to act on their passions. I prioritise adventure and environment at each destination, sharing stories and footage from my journey.”

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World Boating Day scheduled for May 2024

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World Boating Day scheduled for May 2024

December 14, 2023
4:55 pm

Having created The Honours awards, The Superyacht Life Foundation unveils World Boating Day, a new initiative to publicise the leisure boating sectors and change perceptions of the yacht and superyacht industry.

Photo: OC Gonzalez

The Superyacht Life Foundation has unveiled details of World Boating Day, its new initiative. A non-profit dedicated to telling the positive stories of superyachting to both change public perceptions and grow the industry, The Superyacht Life Foundation has 27 partners from industry sectors including yacht builders, brokerage houses, design studios and marinas.

For World Boating Day, the organisation is inviting the boating, yachting and superyacht sectors to open their doors and educate the wider public on what boating is, how accessible it can be, the positive impacts the industry can have, and the career opportunities it offers.

At least 15 superyacht builders and one marina have pre-registered for the inaugural event, which will be held on the weekend of May 25-26, 2024. Over the coming months, The Superyacht Life Foundation will be working to encourage participation from sectors including shipyards, design houses, marinas, yacht clubs, sailing schools and maritime organisations.

Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of The Superyacht Life Foundation, said: “As a global initiative with the aim to create one weekend a year where local, regional and national organisations and companies across the leisure boating, yachting and superyacht sectors can engage with the public, World Boating Day is a potential gateway to growing all levels of the industry, as well as serving as a global celebration of the leisure side of water and the joy of being out on it.

“We see the potential for this initiative to grow exponentially year-on-year, so that all over the world people will be able to learn more about boating and the careers that the marine leisure industry and superyachting offer.

“From sailing schools and clubs offering sessions on sailing dinghies to superyacht builders giving a behind-the-scenes peek at the extraordinary number of trades and craftspeople involved in the industry, this is our chance to show that boating and yachting can be for everyone.”

For updates on World Boating Day, please register at this temporary link.

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Sunreef announces 100 Eco sales

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Sunreef announces 100 Eco sales

December 14, 2023
4:43 pm

The luxury catamaran builder announces further sales of its eco-friendly sailing ‘supercats’.

CGI of Sunreef 100 Eco

Sunreef Yachts has been commissioned to build two Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamarans, which have been ordered by repeat Sunreef clients, according to the Polish shipyard. The sales of the two ‘supercats’ follow the first orders for the even-larger 43M Eco (143ft) sailing cats that were announced in late 2022 and early 2023.

“With a growing interest in large eco-responsible catamarans worldwide, Sunreef Yachts is pioneering a sustainable revolution in the superyacht world,” the shipyard stated.

The Sunreef 100 Eco has an overall length of 96ft and a beam of just over 42ft, plus a water capacity of 1,600 litres. The sailing cat has a different hull to the 100 Sunreef Power (cover story, Issue 65), which has a sub-94ft overall length and a beam of 44ft 4in, and has received multiple orders since hull one was launched in 2021.

CGI of Sunreef 100 Eco

Like other models in Sunreef’s Eco range, the 100 Eco is designed to provide a silent, emissions-free cruising experience by using high-tech in-house solutions including 1mm-thin solar panels that can be integrated into the hull sides, superstructure, hard top and even mast. The Sunreef 100 Eco can generate up to 45.1kWp (kilowatts peak) depending on the solar panel coverage.

The Sunreef 100 Eco also includes custom-engineered batteries and twin state-of-the-art, 180kW electric engines that offer e-motoring with no fumes or vibrations. While the yacht is sailing, hydro-generators can provide another steady supply of green energy to the batteries.

CGI of Sunreef 100 Eco

Design highlights include a vast ‘ocean lounge’, which combines the aft swim platform and fold-down balconies on both sides, providing direct access to storage for water toys including and diving gear. Furthermore, an invisible aft garage under the cockpit sofa can stow one or two jet-skis and water toys.

The yacht includes large outdoor areas in the aft cockpit, foredeck lounge and flybridge, while interior options on the main deck include a forward master suite.

Sunreef’s dealers in Asia include Hong Seh Marine in Singapore, Lee Marine in Thailand, NextWave Yachting in Hong Kong and Speedo Marine in mainland China.

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Boot Dusseldorf’s 16 halls filling up

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Boot Dusseldorf’s 16 halls filling up

December 14, 2023
3:43 pm

More of the world’s leading shipyards have announced their displays for the 55th edition of Boot Dusseldorf, the world’s biggest indoor boat and watersports show.

Princess X80

British builders Sunseeker and Princess will again be Boot Dusseldorf’s largest exhibitors in Hall 6, dedicated to the show’s largest luxury yachts. The 55^th edition of the world’s biggest indoor boat show will be held from January 20-28, 2024, a year after the show attracted 237,000 visitors to Messe Dusseldorf, with more than 1,500 companies exhibiting across 220,000sqm in 16 halls.

The 2024 edition is set to include almost 1,100 boats and yachts including Sunseeker’s nine models, comprising the 95 Yacht, Ocean 182, 88 Yacht, 76 Yacht, Predator 75, Manhattan 68, Predator 65, Manhattan 55 and Superhawk 55.

CGI of Fairline Targa 40

On the opposite side of Hall 6, Princess is set to show eight models headed by its flagship X95 and including the Y85, X80, S72, F65, F55, V55 and V50 Deck. Fairline will stage the world premiere of its Targa 40, featuring a drop-down side to starboard, alongside the Phantom 65, new double-balcony Squadron 58, Targa 45 Open and Targa 45 GT. Pearl will exhibit its 72 for a second successive year.

Among Italian builders in Hall 6, Azimut will show its Magellano 60, S7, Fly 53, Fly 68 and Fly 78, and Absolute will display its Navetta 58, Navetta 52, new 52 Fly and 48 Coupé. Sanlorenzo will present its SL90A, one of the show’s biggest yachts, while sister brand Bluegame is exhibiting its BG74 (former BG72), BGX63 (former BGX60) and BG54.

Azimut S7

Prestige, part of France’s Groupe Beneteau, will display its 690 and new F4 flybridge motor yachts and the M48, where it could again be the only multihull yacht in Hall 6.

Jeanneau, part of Groupe Beneteau, will display its boats across three halls, with the DB/43 and DB/37 inboard models in Hall 5 for ‘superboats’, where other luxury day boats will include Swan’s 42ft OverShadow and the world premiere of the Invictus TT420S, the outboard version of the TT420.

Jeanneau DB/37

Among RIB brands, Sacs Tecnorib will premiere 3.5m and 4m tenders designed by Christian Grande alongside the Pirelli 35, 42 and 50, Rebel 50G, and Strider 10, 11 and 15. Lomac will show the Adrenalina 8.5, Granturismo 12.5 and new Turismo 9.5, which debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September.

In Hall 4, Saxdor’s display will stage a world premiere alongside the SX270 GTO, SX320 GTC, SX320 GTO and flagship 400GTO.

Saxdor 400GTO

Jeanneau’s motorboats display in Hall 1 comprises the Merry Fisher 895 Serie2, 895 Sport, 1095 Fly and 1295 Fly, along with the Cap Camarat 7.5 WA Serie3, 9.0 WA Serie2, 10.5 CC, 10.5 WA Serie2 and 12.5 WA.

Beneteau’s motorboats comprise the Flyer 8 SpaceDeck, 9 SunDeck and 10, the Antares 8, 9, 11 and 12, Gran Turismo 36, 41 and 45, Swift Trawler 41 and 48, and flagship Grand Trawler 62. In Hall 1, Bavaria will show its S30, SR33, SR36 Open Top (German premiere), SR41 and R40 Fly.

Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

Among sailing yachts in Hall 16, Jeanneau will exhibit the new Sun Fast 30 One Design, Sun Odyssey 410 and 440, and Jeanneau Yachts 55 and 60. Beneteau’s sailing monohulls comprise the First 18, 27, 36 and 44, Oceanis 34.1, new 37.1 and 46.1, and Oceanis Yacht 54 and flagship 60.

Nautor Swan will display a Swan 58, Oyster will showcase the Oyster 565, while Bavaria will show its C38, C42, C46 (German premiere), C50, C57 and Cruiser 34.

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Premieres announced for Thailand show

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Premieres announced for Thailand show

December 14, 2023
2:39 pm

Asia-Pacific’s leading yacht dealers have started announcing their line-ups for January’s Thailand International Boat Show in Phuket.

Sanlorenzo SX76 in Thailand

Asia and Thailand premieres will be among highlights of the second Thailand International Boat Show, which will be held at Royal Phuket Marina from January 11-14, 2024. Open from 11am-8pm on the first day and 12-8pm on the following days, the event is set to attract more than 6,000 visitors, with over 100 exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of boating and luxury lifestyle products.

Simpson Marine has announced that it will stage the Asia premiere of the Lagoon 51 (click for Review) and the Thailand premieres of the Sanlorenzo SX76 and Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 (click for Review).

Lagoon 51

Asia’s largest yacht dealer will also show a Fairline Targa 45 GT cruiser, Aquila 36 power catamaran, and Beneteau Flyer 8 SunDeck day boat, while Simpson Yacht Charter will also be present at the show, outlining its charter options in the region.

Dufour’s flagship Dufour 61 sailing monohull (click for Review) and Fountaine Pajot’s Alegria 67 sailing catamaran will be exhibited by The Yacht Sales Co and Multihull Solutions. The sister companies will also host an exclusive Maritimo lounge area, with brand specialists on hand to provide information on the Australian shipyard’s motor yacht range.

Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67

Founded in Australia and present across Asia-Pacific, The Yacht Sales Co and Multihull Solutions represent Fountaine Pajot, Maritimo, Dufour, Absolute, ILIAD Catamarans, Tesoro and Neel Trimarans in selected markets.

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Azimut-Benetti tops 2024 Global Order Book

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Azimut-Benetti tops 2024 Global Order Book

December 14, 2023
1:30 pm

For the 24th successive year, Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group has led the Global Order Book’s ranking for builders of 24m-plus superyachts.

CGI of Benetti B.Now 67M

The Azimut-Benetti Group has retained its position as the world’s most prolific manufacturer of 24m-plus yachts after securing top spot in the 2024 Global Order Book, which features data from 177 shipyards worldwide and is produced by Boat International magazine.

Azimut-Benetti, which has shipyards in Varazze, Viareggio and Livorno, tops the lists for both number of units under construction and the cumulative length of projects. Its 167 yachts totalling 6,014m represents 14 per cent of the world market, according to the publication. Sanlorenzo is second with 132 projects totalling 4,503m.

Among megayacht-focused builders, Dutch shipyards Feadship and Damen Yachting are third and sixth respectively, while Germany’s Lürssen is fourth.

Top builders of 24m-plus superyachts: C/O of Boat International Media Limited

The Italian Sea Group, which includes Tecnomar, Admiral and Perini Navi, is fifth, while Italy’s Overmarine Group (Mangusta) is eighth. British builders Princess and Sunseeker are seventh and ninth respectively, Taiwan’s Ocean Alexander is 10^th, while Polish catamaran builder Sunreef is 11^th.

Azimut-Benetti underlined its growth in 2023 with the Group’s record results for the financial year ending August 31. Production value grew by over 23 per cent compared to the previous year, while there was a 50 per cent increase in EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), which is used as an indicator of overall profitability.

Following consistent growth, the Group’s production value has nearly doubled in the last five years, from €700 million to €1.3 billion, with an order portfolio extending until 2027. Direct employees have grown 24 per cent in the last three years to 2,400.

CGI of Azimut Grande 30M

Over the next three years, the company is investing €150 million, including in support of the Group’s dedication to research and development, specifically focusing on solutions to reduce environmental impact such as the use of HVOlution, hydrotreated vegetable oil produced by Eni.

In collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and the Superyacht Eco Association, the Group is also actively promoting the development of a public index to measure yacht efficiency. In the spring of 2024, the shipyard will present the first model in its Seadeck series, its first hybrid range.

The Azimut-Benetti Group also includes the Lusben refit facility in Livorno and the Yachtique styling studio in Tuscany. The company is still owned by the Vitelli family, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Italian private equity firm Tamburi Investment Partners (TIP) as minority shareholders.

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Kata Rocks hosts eighth Superyacht Rendezvous

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Kata Rocks hosts eighth Superyacht Rendezvous

December 14, 2023
12:26 pm

The eighth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous in Phuket featured many highlights including a 1980s-themed closing party.

Yachts in front of Kata Rocks

The renowned Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) cemented its reputation as Asia’s most prestigious yachting event, with the exclusive, invitation-only gathering blending luxury experiences, social gatherings and nautical adventures.

Infinite Luxury and Kata Rocks have successfully orchestrated the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous for eight years.

Camara C

Richard Pope, the founder of Kata Rocks, said: “This year’s event not only marked the robust resurgence of Phuket’s yachting culture post-pandemic but also reinforced Kata Rocks standing as a global luxury epicentre in the yachting community.

“Our aim extends beyond organising an event; we’re dedicated to crafting an exclusive experience where luxury seamlessly blends with community spirit. The culmination was our 1980s-themed closing party, a vibrant affair that transported our guests back in time. Embracing the spirit of the era, guests adorned themselves in iconic ’80s attire, fully immersing in the nostalgia and opulence.”

Kata Beach

The event kicked off with a welcoming reception for the arriving yachts at Kata Rocks, where attendees had complimentary access to the resort’s exceptional facilities. A highlight of the day was catering from the ‘KR Hangout’, Kata Rock’s new cafe and deli.

The eagerly awaited ‘Yacht Hop’ allowed guests to tour various luxurious superyachts moored in the bay including the Camara C and Sea Princess classic yachts from Asia Global Yachting, as well as Demarest, Estrella, Big Mama, Sanook, Grace, Era I, Aquila Sunrise 44, KR Cat, Kati, Bayc Asia and Happy Ours. The event also featured ‘Big Boy Toys’ from iAqua and Kite Zone.

KR Cat

As the evening approached, an exclusive event marked the launch of the KR Cat charter. This elegant soirée, hosted on board, showcased an array of culinary delights including fine caviar and champagne from sponsor House Of Treasure, complemented by truffle-based canapés prepared by Andrew Dickie, Kata Rocks’ Executive Chef.

Whisky-tasting experience

The celebrations extended into the night at the KR Clubhouse, where guests indulged in a sophisticated whisky tasting experience in the KR Wine Room, courtesy of ThaiBev.

On day two, the excitement carried on with the iconic KRSR Fleet Cruise, offering a scenic journey along Phuket’s beautiful west coast.

Arinara Beach Resort

Participants enjoyed a luxurious Brunch Rendezvous hosted by the newly opened ‘The Beach Phuket’ at Arinara Beach Resort.

The experience was followed by a return cruise to Kata Rocks, where the day was capped off with an exceptional à la carte dinner curated by Andrew Dickie.

KRSR Closing Party

The third day included the pinnacle of the event, the dazzling KRSR Closing Party, which embraced an ‘80s Extravaganza’ theme. This vibrant celebration revived the iconic era, with guests donning their best 1980s-inspired attire, from leg warmers and sequins to bold-shouldered gowns, complemented by the quintessential big hair and oversized bows.

The evening was elevated by the performances of two standout acts. Malika captivated everyone with classic ’80s songs in her uniquely elegant, confident and dynamic style, while the Junkyard Theatre crew brought a dynamic late-night dance extravaganza.

KRSR Closing Party

“The party exemplified our commitment to delivering unique and memorable experiences at Kata Rocks,” Pope said.

The evening was further enriched by a special charity fundraiser for the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation, an organisation committed to providing educational opportunities to children in Thailand. “Kata Rocks was proud to play a part in raising funds to support this noble cause,” Pope stated.

Kata Rocks Poker Run

The fourth and final day of the event featured the much-anticipated Kata Rocks Poker Run, an exhilarating boat rally around Phuket, culminating in a festive barbecue and award ceremony at Kata Rocks.

Prizes were awarded for the best poker hands, with Håkan Lange of Derani Yachts winning the grand prize of a luxurious two-night stay at Kata Rocks. The runner-up winner received an all-inclusive half-day of activities at The PlayYard, while third place won a dinner for two at Baan Talay Restaurant.

Håkan Lange won a two-night stay at Kata Rocks

Supporters and participants of the eighth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous included Burgess, Princess, Camper & Nicholsons, Boat In The Bay, Northrop & Johnson, Lee Marine and Boat Lagoon Yachting.

Sponsors included Demarest Clinic, Hafele, Farang Foods, Choice Foods, BB&B, Whispering Angel, Captain Hook’s Smoke House, RGF Group, Répertoire Culinaire Thailand, Lady Pie, Evian, Global Wines, Stonefish, Wine Dee Dee, Old Pulteney, Alchemy Thailand, Pommery, Remy Martin and Jagota.

Kata Rocks Poker Run

Held annually, the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous brings like-minded people together from a curated guest list that features Kata Rocks villa owners, superyacht owners, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, industry professionals, plus influential international and regional lifestyle, luxury travel and yachting media.

Kata Rocks is a luxury resort and residence, distinguished by its design-driven approach and prime oceanfront location at the southern tip of Kata Beach, along the picturesque sunset coast of Phuket.

Kata Rocks

The resort boasts 34 iconic Sky Pool Villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms. Each villa features a private infinity pool, spacious living and dining areas, and elegantly appointed bedrooms and bathrooms.

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Sanlorenzo Asia enjoys bumper year

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Sanlorenzo Asia enjoys bumper year

December 13, 2023
11:27 pm

Represented by Simpson Marine, Sanlorenzo Asia has enjoyed another exciting year of deliveries, with many more models set to debut in the region in 2024.

Sanlorenzo SD118

Sanlorenzo Asia has had another successful year in 2023, with a record number of orders and the SL Asymmetric and SD semi-displacement models proving particularly popular.

Deliveries from the Italian shipyard into Asia in 2023 included yachts from across the range, with some now cruising in some of remote regions including the Komodo and Raja Ampat regions in Indonesia.

Significant arrivals included the SD118, a 35.7m tri-deck with a volume of 291GT that has further orders from Asia-Pacific and is sold out until 2026. The first SL106A in Southeast Asia was delivered, adding to multiple units of the SL90A and SL96A already in Asia.

Sanlorenzo SL106A

Sanlorenzo Asia has more than 20 yachts in build, with the SP110 (click for Review), SX100, 44m Alloy and SD90 (click for Review) all expected to debut in Asia from next summer. The Sanlorenzo Asia team will be travelling, commissioning and supporting the yachts and their owners as new journeys begin.

Nick Stratton, Sanlorenzo Asia Sales Manager at Simpson Marine, said: “Our superyacht specialists have been busy following our adventurous owners across Asia.

“With several new superyachts under construction, we’ll continue to invest in the appropriate infrastructure to support these larger yachts. Service is paramount to a yacht owner’s experience and enjoyment, and we’re privileged to have superb service and support teams across the region.”

Sanlorenzo SP110

Earlier this year, Sanlorenzo hosted its first Captains Workshop, a three-day event dedicated to captains and crews supported by the Italian shipyard and local manufacturers and suppliers.

Sanlorenzo’s Asia fleet will be close to 100 yachts when the hulls in build are added to the yachts already delivered in the region following Simpson Marine’s appointment in 2015, with the first orders arriving two years later. Since that time, Hong Kong and Singapore have been the main delivery hubs, with mainland China, Indonesia and Thailand also key markets.

Sanlorenzo Asia expects to open new offices in the region in 2024, on top of existing head offices for North Asia in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia in Singapore.

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Silent-Yachts launches new drivetrain

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Silent-Yachts launches new drivetrain

December 13, 2023
10:59 pm

The solar-electric catamaran builder has released two Silent 62 catamarans featuring the next-generation Silent drivetrain.

Silent 62 new drivetrain electric motors

Silent Yachts has launched two hulls of its Silent 62 solar-electric catamarans featuring the Austrian-owned builder’s brand-new drivetrain.

Set to be offered on all future Silent models, the next-generation drivetrain features an upgraded battery – certified by DNV-GL and Lloyd’s Register – featuring higher energy density and greater capacity. It also offers faster charging rates due to optimised thermal management for the cells.

Silent 62 new drivetrain electric batteries

Other key features of the new water-cooled battery include an extended lifespan with over 3,500 recharge cycles. A watertight Ingress Protection (IP) rating of 65, along with a self-contained monitoring and extinguishing system, ensures the highest levels of safety on board.

With an efficiency rating of about 96 per cent, the new electric motors offer the highest efficiency throughout the operational range currently available on the market, according to Silent-Yachts.

This is achieved by leveraging the latest Synchronous Reluctance assisted Permanent Magnet (SRPM) technology. Like the batteries, the motors’ compact, robust structure is protected by an IP65 enclosure to maximise reliability.

Silent 62 new drivetrain propellers

The new drivetrain also features full-carbon propellers shaped like submarine propellers, a design that helps reduce vibrations and noise, increasing efficiency and delivering silent cruising.

Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of Silent-Yachts, said: “It’s our most efficient, silent and high-tech drivetrain to date, resulting in more range and higher top speeds. The carbon propellers ensure the ultimate on-water relaxation for owners and guests while boosting the efficiency rating to an unprecedented level for yachts.”

MEETING ROOM VERSION

Of the two hulls with the new drivetrain, one has the popular front-exit design with four guest cabins and one crew cabin.

Saloon of Silent 62 with ‘meeting-room layout’

The other has a special layout based on the front-master design, but using the forward suite as a fully equipped meeting room that can be used to host business events. The yacht is available for charter and will be berthed in Florida.

Instead of a double bed, there is a large table in the centre surrounded by seating for up to 10 people. The starboard side of the room still features an en-suite bathroom. When needed, the meeting table can be lowered and covered with a mattress to become a large bed.

Forward meeting room for up to 10 people

In addition, one ‘cabin’ in the starboard hull has been converted to a meeting room for up to six people, while the saloon can also double as the largest of three meeting rooms.

“The owner plans to also use the yacht for business events on board,” Köhler said. “Based on the layout of the front-master version, the owner decided to redesign it to match his specific needs. It’s the first Silent catamaran to feature the possibility of several meeting rooms.”

Starboard meeting room for up to six people

Another highlight of the yacht is the custom system from Martin Audio. The 32 speakers comprise five on the flybridge, 17 outdoor on the main deck, seven in the saloon, with the balance in the two meeting rooms.

Furthermore, the yacht has an enlarged hydraulic swim platform that offers enough space for two electric jet-skis that can be directly connected to the yacht and recharged easily.

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Ferretti Group opens new office

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Ferretti Group opens new office

December 13, 2023
2:13 am

The Italian yacht-building group has opened its new headquarters at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona.

Ferretti Group has launched a new chapter in its Superyacht Yard in Ancona with the official opening of the site’s new-look 4,200sqm headquarters, which includes 3,000sqm of office space.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the office is the new home of the management team, the design, planning and purchasing offices, as well as the entire department dedicated to aluminium and steel boats. Also including a spacious, elegant reception area for customers, the new offices take their inspiration from yachts built by Ferretti Group and include fine leather, wood and marble.

Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group’s CEO, presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by local authorities.

Alberto Galassi (second left)

“Speaking to the future and to Italian luxury, this new area completes the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard and is another step forward for our research into technology and style,” Galassi said.

“It’s where our employees will find the ideal environment to fully express their outstanding skills, and where our owners can come to choose the most beautiful boats in the world. Because this is where the dreams of yachting enthusiasts come true.”

The Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard covers over 80,000sqm and produces all CRN superyachts and Custom Line models, as well as Pershing and Riva’s largest models.

Up to 24 superyachts can be built simultaneously in nine high-tech sheds, which feature state-of-the-art air-extraction, compressed-air and centralised technical-gas systems, heating and power-generation systems, and overhead cranes.

A modern tri-generation plant produces electric, heat and cooling power, while hardware includes a 670-tonne travel-lift, used to launch steel and aluminium yachts up to 50m. The site’s 250m-long waterfront provides large berths for fitting out and finishing up to 15 superyachts at once, and for tests, inspections and deliveries.

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