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Singapore Yachting Festival set to shine

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Singapore Yachting Festival set to shine

April 3, 2025
11:19 am

The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference and Yacht Style Awards precede the third edition of the show, which features notable Asia-Pacific premieres.

The Singapore Yachting Festival will return to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Azimut-Benetti CEO Marco Valle and Gulf Craft Chairman Mohammed Alshaali are among speakers at this year’s Southeast Asia Yachting Conference (April 8-9), which will be followed by the Yacht Style Awards gala dinner (April 9) in a busy lead-in to the third Singapore Yachting Festival.

The 56m Charley 2 powercat, built by Australia’s Echo Yachts and based in Singapore, is set to be the largest vessel at the four-day show, which will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 10-13. Charley 2 is expected to be among about a dozen or so regional premieres, while organisers expect to announce two additional 40m-plus superyachts ahead of the event.

Among superyacht brokerage houses, Camper & Nicholsons will exhibit the Azimut 116 Hye Seas II, and a 26m Ferretti Yachts model, with the Horizon FD90 Tyee available for viewings.

Azimut Grande Trideck

Azimut models displayed by dealer Marine Italia include the Seadeck 7’s Asia-Pacific premiere, as well as the Grande Trideck (125ft), Magellano 60 and Fly 53, while other Italian yachts include Absolute’s 52 Fly. Marine Italia is also showing the Aquila 50 Yacht, part of a strong line-up of catamarans at the event.

Simpson Marine’s display includes Sanlorenzo’s SL96A asymmetric planing yacht, SD96 semi-displacement model and SX88 crossover yacht, along with Bluegame’s BGX73 and its BGM75, the brand’s first multihull motoryacht, making its Asia-Pacific debut.

The regional dealer also represents Axopar in Hong Kong, mainland China and Indonesia, and its display will include the Finnish brand’s flagship 45 Cross Cabin.

Bluegame BGM75

Ferretti Group is staging the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wally’s spaceship-like wallywhy150 (79ft) along with a Ferretti Yachts 780 and a Rivamare (39ft) from Riva’s Open series. Hong Seh Marine is exhibiting a Boston Whaler 285.

Boat Lagoon Yachting, the Southeast Asia dealer for Princess since 1994, will show the British builder’s Y95, Y85, Y75, F65 and F55 flybridge motoryachts along with Jeanneau’s Merry Fisher 1295 Fly. Sunseeker will host the Asia-Pacific premiere of its 90 Ocean alongside a Manhattan 68 in a collaboration with DCH Marine, which will also show Saxdor’s 400 GTC, 320 GTO and 270 GTO.

Gulf Craft models include the Asia debuts of the Nomad 101 and Nomad 70, as well as a Majesty 62, all shown with dealer Magsubsea, which will also display Silent Yachts’ SY62 solar-electric power catamaran. De Antonio’s D50 Coupe motoryacht will be exhibited by Flow Yacht Club.

Greenline 45 Fly

Derani Yachts will show Greenline’s 48 Fly and Greenline 45 Fly (Hybrid) flybridge motoryachts, Axopar’s 37 Sun Top and its new 29 Cross Cabin, as well as a Selene 62 Ocean Explorer brokerage yacht.

In a strong show for multihulls, Leopard will again have a formidable display, including all three of the brand’s powercats – 53PC, 46PC and 40PC – while efforts are being made to stage the Asia-Pacific premiere of the Leopard 46 sailing catamaran.

Among sailing cats, Seawind is staging the global debut of the 1160XL, the solar-electric Sunreef 60 Eco will be making its Asia-Pacific premiere, and Fountaine Pajot’s Alegria 67 and Elba 45 will be shown by regional dealer The Yacht Sales Co. The Sky Walker S60, shown by Fantasea Ocean, and Rapido’s R500 Eco Power Cat are among powercats.

Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67

A Hanse 460 is the show’s only sailing monohull confirmed to date, the Noordic 28 by UX Marine is among electric motorboats, while water toy demonstrations will also be a highlight of the on-water activity.

On land, the show will include luxury car displays featuring the likes of McLaren, Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari, as well as an exclusive Aston Martin showcase. The Festival Market has been expanded to feature a wider range of alfresco food and beverage stalls, as well as lifestyle merchants.

The new Superyacht Lounge is sponsored by Damen Yachting and supported by Rolls-Royce and Sevenstar Yacht Transport, while the VIP Lounge offers an exclusive environment for luxury lifestyle enthusiasts and industry leaders.

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Prestige M8 sold in Hong Kong

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Prestige M8 sold in Hong Kong

April 3, 2025
10:35 am

Asia Yachting has sold the first unit of Prestige’s flagship multihull motoryacht in Asia, following the sales of three M-Line entry models last year.

Prestige M8 in Hong Kong

Asia Yachting has announced the sale of Asia’s first Prestige M8, which had its regional premiere at last year’s Hong Kong International Boat Show 2024 from November 28-December 1, following a private viewing at the Prestige Exclusive Days.

Last month, the regional dealership displayed the 65ft multihull motoryacht at the Asia Yachting Boat Show at the Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club.

Dining area and saloon

“Asia Yachting is thrilled to announce the successful sale of the Prestige M8 in Hong Kong,” stated the dealership, which represents Prestige in Hong Kong and selected markets in Southeast Asia. “This M-Line flagship found its new owner in less than four months, underscoring the exceptional demand for Prestige yachts in the region.”

The Prestige M8 (click for 2023 Review) was acquired by a client who previously owned a Prestige 450 then “briefly explored other brands and has now returned to Prestige”, according to Asia Yachting.

Prestige M8 and M48 in Hong Kong

Provisionally scheduled to appear at this year’s Singapore Yacht Festival (April 10-13), the M8 will instead remain available for viewings in Hong Kong until mid-April and could then be relocated to Thailand for a VIP showcase in Phuket in May.

The recent M8 acquisition follows last year’s sales of three units of the Prestige M48 in the region and the growing popularity of power catamarans in Asia and around the world.

View from the flybridge of Asia’s first M8

Tanguy Tertrais, Asia-Pacific Sales Director of Prestige, said: “The swift Prestige M8 sale demonstrates the growing demand for Prestige yachts and multihull motoryachts in Asia. Our dedication to redefining the luxury yachting experience continues to resonate with clients who value innovation, comfort and precious moments at sea.”

The M48 was the first multihull motoryacht produced by Prestige and had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. Prestige then debuted the M8 at the Cannes show the following year and will unveil the M7 at this year’s edition from September 9-14.

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Simpson Marine hosts Axopar Adventure Day

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Simpson Marine hosts Axopar Adventure Day

April 3, 2025
9:28 am

‘The Adventure Company’ took centre stage as Axopar boats and owners headed to The Hong Kong Outpost.

Simpson Marine recently hosted an action-packed Axopar Adventure Day for Hong Kong-based owners of the Finnish brand’s popular boats. The Hong Kong Outpost in south Lantau was the main venue for a one-day event that “brought together Axopar owners and boating enthusiasts for a day filled with fun and adventure”.

The day began with owners and yachts gathering in South Bay on Hong Kong Island, before setting off in formation for a scenic cruise to Mong Tung Wan on Lantau’s Chi Ma Wan Peninsula. Upon arrival at Mong Tung Wan, guests anchored near the beach and were welcomed with light refreshments.

Guests were then led to a boho-styled terrace overlooking the sea, where they enjoyed a barbecue lunch accompanied by music played by Jessie Li, one of the city’s most sought-after DJs.

As lunch concluded, an exciting line-up of activities awaited. Further down the beach, guests lounged in front of the sea, exploring sport and wellness activities set up by brand partners.

Technogym offered dynamic workout sessions, while Lululemon hosted yoga sessions by the beach, providing a perfect blend of fitness and relaxation, in line with the active and adventurous spirit of the Axopar community.

Guests also enjoyed kayaking, stand-up paddling and e-foil surfing with Awake in ideal spring weather. Meanwhile, Only Beverages hosted a cornhole competition on the beach, adding a fun and competitive element to the day, and Subtle Energies treated guests with organic skincare products to help people rejuvenate and refresh after a day in the sun.

“Simpson Marine is committed to creating memorable experiences for the Axopar owners’ community,” stated the dealership, which also represents Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Nautor Swan and Highfield.

“Events like the Axopar Adventure Day bring together like-minded boat owners who share a passion for the sea, adventure and an active lifestyle.”

Simpson Marine, which represents Axopar in Hong Kong, mainland China and Indonesia, has a selection of new boats available for immediate viewing and sea trials.

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Numarine unveils new MXP design

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Numarine unveils new MXP design

April 2, 2025
9:34 pm

The Turkish builder has extended and redesigned the 45XP to create the 47MXP, a 153ft ‘Mediterranean Explorer’.

The 47MXP has an overall length of 46.7m

Numarine – represented in Asia-Pacific by Camper & Nicholsons – has revealed designs and details of the 47MXP, which retains the hull and 9.25m beam of the 45XP while extending the yacht’s overall length to 46.7m.

‘MXP’ stands for Mediterranean Explorer and the 47MXP’s design combines the Turkish shipyard’s renowned emphasis on explorer styling and range with the beach-club lifestyle typical of Med yachts. Numarine’s first such design was the 40MXP, which is a development on the 37XP and scheduled to launch this year.

Redesigned beach club area

Ömer Malaz, Chairman of Numarine, said: “This enhancement represents a significant step in our philosophy of blending adventure with unparalleled comfort.”

Designed to be constructed with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, the 47MXP offers four decks and 498GT of volume. Powered by twin 1,450hp MAN engines, the yacht is expected to have a top speed of 16 knots, cruise comfortably at 12 knots and have a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 9 knots.

Saloon on the main deck

The proposed design includes two swimming pools, one on the foredeck and one as part of a redesigned aft and beach club area with drop-down sides, part of Numarine’s quest to bring owners and guests closer to the water.

The open aft half of the upper deck has been allocated for tender storage or outdoor sports and includes a crane, while the covered sundeck is equipped with a bar and multiple seating areas.

Master suite on the main deck

Hot Lab, part of the Viken Group, is responsible for the interior design. The layout includes a luxurious lounge zone designed to create “an intimate, resort-like atmosphere perfect for relaxation and entertainment”. The interior also includes up to six guest cabins, led by a main-deck owner’s suite with a forward-facing bed and a private terrace.

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Yacht Style Awards 2025 presented on April 9

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The much awaited Yacht Style Awards to be staged on April 9 in Singapore

April 2, 2025
5:03 pm

This year’s Yacht Style Awards will be held, on the eve of the Singapore Yachting Festival, with winners presented with trophies during a gala dinner.

The Yacht Style Awards and gala dinner, an established and essential event in the yachting calendar, returns next Wednesday evening, April 9, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, the night before the third Singapore Yachting Festival.

The lavish gala dinner in the Constellation Ballroom will feature an invitation-only audience of more than 350 VIPs, yacht owners and prospects, and major personalities in the yachting industry. It offers an opportunity for attendees to network and engage with yacht designs, trends and innovative solutions shaping the future of the industry.

Recognising the best of the yachting industry in the extended Asia region and internationally, more than 30 Award categories will be presented, devised to showcase excellence and creative flair in the industry both regionally and internationally.

Criteria for the yacht categories include innovation, design, build quality, dependability, environmental responsibility, owner experience, personal achievements and a focus on the Asia market.

Category eligibility across Awards was assessed on the period from January 2024 to March 2025. Any yacht model nominee selected also must not have been nominated for last year’s Yacht Style Awards.

With the Nominees recently named, we list them below, under each category.

Categories

Motoryacht Under 10m: Axopar AX/E 22,De Antonio D29, Beneteau Antares 9, Riva Iseo Super, Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895 Sport Série2, Four Winns H9, Axopar 29 (XC, ST, CCX), Oryx 32 FX

Motoryacht 10-13m: Saxdor 340 GTWA, De Antonio D37 Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Oryx 37 FX, Saxdor 400 GTC, Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295 Coupé, Nimbus W11 Legacy Edition

Motoryacht 13-15m: Prestige F4.3, Galeon 435 GTO/GTI, Brabus Shadow 1200 (Cross Cabin, Cross Top), Oryx 47 LX, Wally wallypower50, Nimbus 495 Flybridge

Motoryacht 15-18m: Absolute Navetta 53, C-Tender 55S, Beneteau Swift Trawler 54, Sunseeker Predator 55, Azimut Seadeck 6, Prestige F5.7, Maritimo M50 Flybridge, Princess F58

Motoryacht 18-21m: Wider Wilder 60, Greenline 58 Fly – Hybrid, Azimut Fly 62, Majesty 65, Princess S65, Ferretti Yachts 670

Motoryacht 21-24m: Sunseeker Manhattan 68, Absolute Navetta 70, Wally wallywhy100, Azimut Seadeck 7, Nautor Swan Swan Arrow, Ferretti Yachts Infynito 80, Codecasa Vero, Pershing GTX80

Motoryacht 24-30m: Princess S80, Sunseeker Ocean 156, Pearl 82, Sanlorenzo SL86A, Sanlorenzo SP92

Power Catamarans Under 15m: SilverCat 35 (CC, CX), Yot 41, Aquila 42 Coupe, Aquila 46 Coupe, PMG Cora 48

Power Catamarans Above 15m: Aquila 50 Yacht, Sunreef Ultima 55, Sunreef 60 Power Eco, Silent Yachts 62 3-Deck, Sunreef 100 Power 2.0, Wider WiderCat 92

Sailing Yacht Under 20m: Beneteau First 30, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350, Dufour 44, Nautor Swan ClubSwan 43, Moody DS48, Wally wallyrocket51

Sailing Yacht Above 20m: Hallberg-Rassy 69, YYachts Y8, Nautor Swan Swan 88, Wally wallywind110

Sailing Catamaran Below 15m: Seawind 1160XL, Lagoon 43, Leopard 46

Sailing Catamaran Above 15m: Windelo 54, Bali 5.8, Sunreef 60 Eco, Lagoon 60

Superyacht 30-40m: Numarine 30XP, Majesty 100 Terrace, Majesty 112 Terrace, Ocean Alexander Puro, Silver Yachts Reduce, Custom Line Navetta 38

Superyacht 40-60m: Alia San, Custom Line 50, Sanlorenzo 50Steel, Damen Yachting Five Oceans, Echo Yachts Charley 2, Benetti Class 44M Juno’s 7, Benetti B.Yond 57M, Tankoa T580 M/Y Diamond Binta, Damen Yachting Xplorer 60

Superyacht 60-70m: Benetti B.Now 67M Iryna, Benetti Kasper 7 (custom), CRN Amor à Vida

Superyacht 70-80m: Admiral Platinum, Feadship Faith, Bilgin Al Reem, Damen Yachting Amels 80

Superyacht Above 80m: Feadship Launchpad, Feadship Breakthrough, Lurssen Kismet, Lurssen Dragonfly

Most Active Global Yacht Group: Azimut-Benetti Group, Beneteau Group, Ferretti Group, Fountaine Pajot Group, Gulf Craft Group, Sanlorenzo Group

Builder in Asia: Cheoy Lee / CL Yachts, Gulf Craft, Horizon, Kah Shing / Monte Fino, Kingship, Ocean Alexander, Sino-Eagle / Aquila

Phinisi Builder & Charter: Asia Global Yachting / Persee, Indonesia, LDS Voyages, Indonesia, Pacific High, Indonesia, Silolona Sojourns, Indonesia

Domestic Dealer in Asia: Amal Yachting, Taiwan; Bush & Noble, UAE; Europa Yachts, Philippines;Greater Bay Yacht Services, Hong Kong; MAG Subsea, Singapore; Primus Marine, Thailand; Sunazure, Hong Kong; Tam Son Yachting, Vietnam; V Yachts Asia, Thailand; Vietyacht, Vietnam; Yacht Sourcing, Indonesia

Regional Dealer in Asia: Absolute Marine, Asiamarine, Asia Yachting, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Marine Italia, NextWave, Simpson Marine, The Yacht Sales Co

Global Brokerage in Asia Under 40m: Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser, Northrop & Johnson, Ocean Independence

Global Brokerage in Asia Above 40m: Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Central Yacht, Fraser, Northrop & Johnson

Global Charter Company in Asia: Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser, Northrop & Johnson

Asia-Based Charter Company: Asiamarine, Asia Global Yachting, Simpson Yacht Charter, Zenith Yacht Charters

Marina in Asia: Club Marina Cove, Hong Kong; Lantau Yacht Club, Hong Kong; Ocean Marina Jomtien, Thailand; ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore; Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand

Yacht Club in Asia: Aberdeen Boat Club, Hong Kong; Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Hong Kong; Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club; Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Malaysia; Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Malaysia; Subic Bay Yacht Club, the Philippines; Republic of Singapore Yacht Club; Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Thailand

Sailing Event in Asia: Around The Island Race, Hong Kong; Beneteau Cup Hong Kong; BPI Busuanga Cup, Philippines; Phuket King’s Cup, Thailand; Raja Muda Regatta, Malaysia; Rolex China Sea Race

Boat Show in Asia-Pacific: Boating Sanya, China, Dubai International Boat Show, Hong Kong International Boat Show, Japan International Boat Show, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Singapore Yachting Festival, Sydney International Boat Show, Taiwan International Boat Show, Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event

Sustainability Leader & Organisation: Asia Development Bank, Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project, Cambodia; Leon Boey, Founder, Livingseas Foundation, Indonesia; Julian Chang, President of SeaKeepers Asia, Singapore; Angus Harris, Founder, Clean Waterways Initiative, Hong Kong; Rose Huizenga, Founder, Coral Catch, Indonesia; Arthur Tay, Chairman of SUTL and ONE°15 Marina, Singapore

Legacy Maker: Mohammed Alshaali, Chairman, Gulf Craft; Fulvio Codecasa, Shipyard celebrating 200th anniversary in 2025; Francis Lapp, Founder, President of Sunreef Yachts; Massimo Perotti, Owner, Executive Chairman Sanlorenzo Group; John Robertson, Founder Robertson & Caine

Reserve your tickets to find out which of the above win the Awards

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Multihull Show stacked with world premieres

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Multihull Show stacked with world premieres

April 1, 2025
8:25 pm

Organisers of this month’s International Multihull Show are anticipating 10 world premieres among the impressive in-water line-up in La Grande Motte.

Lagoon 38 during sea trials

The Beneteau Group’s Lagoon 38 and Excess 13 sailing catamarans are among a strong cast of world premieres expected at this year’s International Multihull Show (April 23-27), which will again be held in La Grande Motte on the south coast of France.

The Lagoon 38 is the new entry model for the world’s leading builder of cruising sailing catamarans, which has built over 7,300 yachts since 1984. The French shipyard will also display the Lagoon 43, 51 Iconic, 55, 60 and 620 Neo sailing catamarans, while other models by the brand will be shown by charter companies.

Excess, founded in 2019, will stage the global debut of the Excess 13 (43ft) alongside the Excess 11 and Excess 14, which are all twin-helm models.

CGI of Excess 13

The MODX 70, an electric version of the 70ft MOD (Multi One Design) 70 by Océan Développement, is the largest model among the show’s world premieres, according to a provisional line-up of yachts. Chinese shipyard HeySea will stage the global debut of its Seaview 59, drawn by UK-based Dixon Yacht Design.

Vaan, which uses recycled aluminium as its principal material, will debut its R5 (49ft), the second model from the Dutch-owned shipyard. Swiss-owned Cataruga – which builds in Tunisia – is set to unveil its Tortue 147 (48ft), another aluminium sailing cat among the world premieres.

American company Max Cruise Marine, which builds in Vietnam, is revealing its Max 44SC, while the Tricat 8.50, a folding, transportable trimaran built in Brittany, rounds up the world premieres of sailing multihulls. The Tricat 30, Dragonfly 36, Neel 43 and Neel 52 are also among the show’s trimarans.

For the first time, the show will feature a separate power catamaran zone, where Aventura will stage the world premieres of both its 38 SC (Sport Cruiser) coupe and 38 MY (Motor Yacht) flybridge powercats. Aventura, which builds in Tunisia, will also show its 45 and 37 sailing catamarans in the main exhibition area.

Leopard 46

Leopard, whose sail and power models are built by Robertson & Caine in South Africa, will stage the Multihull Show debut of the Leopard 46, a model that had its world premiere last September at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Leopard is also showing a Leopard 42 as well as a Moorings 4200 and 5000, charter versions of the Leopard 42 and 50 respectively. In the powercat marina, the globally renowned brand will exhibit all three of its power catamarans – the 40PC, 46PC and 53PC – plus a Moorings 403, a three-cabin charter version of the 40PC.

Italy’s Comar Yachts is staging the Europe debut of its C-Cat 38 sailing catamaran, which had its global debut at this year’s Miami International Boat Show in February. Hull one of the C-Cat 38, which belongs to shipyard owners Massimo Guardigli and Flavia Proietti Miami, will be shown alongside the C-Cat 48.

Among other exhibitors, Fountaine Pajot is showing five sailing cats – an Astrea 42, Elba 45, Tanna 47, Aura 51 and Samana 59.

Fountaine Pajot Samana 59

Bali, of the Catana Group, is showing six, ranging from the Catsmart (39ft) and Catspace (40ft) to the 4.2, 4.4, 4.6 and flagship 5.8, while another Catsmart and Bali 5.4 are being exhibited independently. Catana Catamarans will show its 49ft OC (Ocean Class).

Other sailing cats from France include Chantier de L’Arsenal’s 80ft Samba charter cat, Privilege Marine’s Signature 580 and 510, Ocean Rider Catamarans’ flagship ORC57, Outremer’s 55 and 52, a new Windelo 50, and Nautitech’s 48 Open and 44 Open.

Overseas builds include the Knysna 500SE by South Africa’s Knysna Yacht Company, the HH44 by China’s HH Catamarans, and the Seawind 1370 (45ft) and 1170 (39ft) by the Australian-owned Seawind Catamarans, which has production facilities in Vietnam and Turkey.

Aquila 50 Yacht

Among powercats, Chinese shipyard Aquila is set to display its 50 Yacht and 42 Yacht inboard flybridge models, and 36 Sport and 32 Sport outboard coupes, while Poland’s Dracan Marine will exhibit its Dracan 42.

The Beneteau Group is represented by the Prestige M48 and Four Winns TH36, while other powercats from French brands include Fountaine Pajot’s MY6 (46ft) and Catana Group’s Yot 36 and Yot 41 coupes built in Portugal.

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Prestige appoints new dealer in Taiwan

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Prestige appoints new dealer in Taiwan

April 1, 2025
9:18 am

The Beneteau Group brand names Amal Yachting in Taiwan, where the dealership already represents many leading yacht builders.

Chloe de Salle and Tanguy Tertrais of Prestige Asa-Pacific with Tee Tzer-yu of Amal Yachting

Prestige has appointed Amal Yachting as its official partner in Taiwan, where the dealership is established as one of the leading yachting companies. Founded in 2014 by Tee Tzer-yu, a naval architect, Amal Yachting also represents three Ferretti Group brands – Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing – as well as Leopard, Beneteau, Axopar, Delta and Targa.

The representation of Prestige was announced in late March at a signing ceremony and press conference in Amal’s flagship showroom in Taipei, where it also operates a shipyard and a marina.

The appointment was Prestige’s latest in Asia, where its dealers include Asia Yachting in Hong Kong and Thailand, Speedo Marine in mainland China, Vietyacht in Vietnam, Yamaha Motor in Japan, Hyundai Yachts in Korea and Marine Solutions in India.

Tanguy Tertrais, Asia-Pacific Sales Director for Prestige, said: “We’re excited to expand our footprint in Taiwan though our partnership with Amal Yachting, a collaboration that strengthens our presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Amal Yachting’s expertise and dedication to the yachting industry make them an ideal partner for Prestige.”

Founded in 1989 as part of the Beneteau Group, Prestige built its global reputation on flybridge motoryachts from 40-70ft and is a world leader in the sector.

As well as its F-Line of flybridge models – currently undergoing a revamp – and its S-Line of coupe versions, the French builder has introduced two new lines in recent years: the X-Line of beamy, widebody flybridge models with reverse-raked windscreens, and the M-Line of multihull motoryachts.

Tee said: “We’ve been closely following Prestige’s evolution over the years, and we’re impressed by the continuous improvements in their product lines. The interior layouts are particularly well suited to the needs of clients in the Asia-Pacific region, offering both refined design and exceptional value.

“In Taiwan, there has been a clear gap in the market for mid-sized luxury yachts and Prestige fills that space perfectly. We’re proud to officially bring Prestige Yachts into our portfolio and look forward to introducing this world-class brand to more clients in Taiwan.”

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Hainan hosting Sanya Boat Festival

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Hainan hosting Sanya Boat Festival

April 1, 2025
9:11 am

The April 15-18 on-water show will be held across three marinas as part of the China International Consumer Products Expo.

The first Sanya Boat Festival will be held in Hainan from April 15-18 as part of the fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a fast-growing international event expected to feature more than 4,100 brands from over 70 countries and regions.

The Sanya Boat Festival has been billed as the official on-water component of the CICPE and is expected to feature 150 yachts and 45 exhibitors across three venues: Sanya International Yacht Center, Visun International Marina and Serenity Coast Marina.

Formally known as CICPE Sanya Boat Festival, the four-day boat show will be organised by the Hainan International Economic Development Bureau and the People’s Government of Sanya, and hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, and the People’s Government of Hainan Province.

The four-day boat show has been described as “a vital showcase and implementation platform for yacht-related policies under the Hainan Free Trade Port initiative”. Since 2020, the island province has been developing as a Free Trade Port, and is the country’s largest special economic zone.

The theme of the first Sanya Boat Festival is ‘Yacht +’, a concept “merging marine lifestyle, fashion culture, investment and watersports into a dynamic and immersive showcase”, according to organisers.

Show visitors will be able to witness Vera Wang’s haute couture debut on a floating runway and take romantic cruises aboard rose-themed yachts, or even combine luxury yachting with diving and undersea exploration.

Special highlights include an exhibition of innovative water toys and marine technologies; a Clipper Race ambassador sharing the extraordinary journey between everyday people and the sea; and the ‘Sanya Boat Night’ investment salon, which will unite top industry figures and HNWIs. On-water activities will include fishing tournaments, sailing regattas and water displays.

“Sanya’s harbour will come alive like never before with global maritime energy,” show organisers stated. “Powered by unique policy advantages, sailor-friendly weather conditions, and continuously upgraded infrastructure, Sanya is emerging as one of Asia-Pacific’s most dynamic marine destinations.”

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Yacht Style Awards 2025 nominees revealed

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Yacht Style Awards 2025 nominees revealed

March 28, 2025
8:00 am

This year’s Yacht Style Awards will be held on April 9, on the eve of the Singapore Yachting Festival.

The Yacht Style Awards and gala dinner, an established and essential event in the yachting calendar, is set to return on Wednesday evening, April 9, at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, on the eve of the third Singapore Yachting Festival.

Recognising the best of the yachting industry in the extended Asia region and internationally, more than 30 Award categories will be presented, designed to showcase excellence and creative flair in the industry both regionally and internationally.

Criteria for the yacht categories include innovation, design, build quality, environmental responsibility, owner experience, personal achievements and a focus on the Asia market.

Category eligibility across Awards was firstly assessed on the period from January 2024, to March 2025. Any yacht model nominee selected also must not have been nominated for last year’s Yacht Style Awards.

With the Nominees named today, we list them below, under each category.

Axopar, Greenline yachts lined up for Singapore

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Axopar, Greenline yachts lined up for Singapore

March 27, 2025
5:27 pm

Derani Yachts has announced its Singapore Yachting Festival line-up, which comprises two Greenline flybridge models, two Axopar adventure boats, and a brokerage yacht.

Greenline 48 Fly

Derani Yachts has confirmed that it will display five models at this year’s Singapore Yachting Festival, which will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 10-13. The region’s leading boat show will follow the two-day Southeast Asia Yachting Conference (April 8-9) and Yacht Style Awards on the Wednesday evening (April 9).

Derani, founded in Thailand in 2004, has represented Greenline in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia since 2023. A pioneer of hybrid motoryachts since 2008, the Slovenian shipyard offers all its models from 39-58ft with either hybrid, electric or diesel drives, with hardtop solar panels and LiPo batteries powering all electrical appliances including air-conditioning.

Greenline 45 Fly

The dealership’s Singapore display will include a two-cabin Greenline 45 Fly with hybrid propulsion and a three-cabin Greenline 48 Fly powered by Yanmar diesel engines, with the yachts docked at D13 and D14 respectively. Both the Greenline 45 and 48 models are also available from the Slovenian builder in Coupe versions, offering larger solar panel coverage on the hardtop.

Derani is also a dealer for Axopar and is exhibiting the Finnish brand’s new 29 Cross Cabin and 37 Sun Top models, which will be berthed at D11 and D12 respectively at the Sentosa Cove marina.

Axopar 29 Cross Cabin

Axopar staged the world premiere of the 29 in its enclosed Cross Cabin and open Sun Top versions at Boot Dusseldorf 2024, with the model succeeding the iconic Axopar 28, the brand’s first and best-selling model. The 29 Cross Cabin features a fully enclosable walk-around wheelhouse, a single 400hp Mercury engine and two cabins.

The Axopar 37 Sun Top is the hard top version of the brand’s second-biggest and second-most popular model, having been launched in 2015 and upgraded for 2020. The latest 37 Sun Top includes an extended full-length roof and smart storage solutions, while also offering the driver-centric performance and handling the brand is renowned for.

Axopar 37 Sun Top in Thailand

Derani’s line-up in Singapore is completed by an “exceptional brokerage yacht”, a three-cabin Selene 62 Ocean Explorer located at D15. Built in Zhuhai, the full-displacement, trawler-style boat was delivered in Hong Kong in May 2024 and completed her maiden voyage to Singapore alongside Selene Yachts founder Howard Chen.

Powered by twin John Deere 180hp engines, the 62 Ocean Explorer – which has an overall length of almost 70ft – cruises for up to 2,000 nautical miles at nine knots or more than 4,000 nautical miles at seven knots, and is “presented in outstanding condition” according to Derani.

Selene 62 Ocean Explorer

The dealership encouraged visitors to its stand at the ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, stating: “We warmly invite visitors to our exhibition area and exclusive line-up of luxury yachts and high-performance motorboats at the Singapore Yachting Festival. Explore the intricate details of our boats and take advantage of our special show offers.”

Headquartered in Phuket and led by founder Hakan Lange, Derani also represents Wider (Italy), Horizon (Taiwan), Fleming (USA) and Brabus Marine, the German-founded tuner producing upgraded versions of Axopar models. Derani provides sales of new and used boats, handover and training, warranty and service, yacht management, insurance, crew and maintenance.

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Nautor Swan developing alloy superyachts

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Nautor Swan developing alloy superyachts

March 27, 2025
12:15 am

The Sanlorenzo-owned shipyard has teamed up with Edmiston to promote 40m-plus alloy sailing yachts, starting with a Malcolm McKeon design.

Massimo Perotti (Sanlorenzo), Giovanni Pomati (Nautor Swan), Bruce Brakenhoff and Jamie Edmiston (Edmiston)

Nautor Swan and Edmiston, a global brokerage house, have announced a collaboration to promote a new line of alloy Swan sailing yachts, starting from 40m (131ft). The Finnish shipyard stated that the venture “represents a bold step into a new market, not just in terms of size but also material, introducing a new range of sailing yachts designed for a discerning and forward-thinking clientele”.

The first proposal in the alloy range is a 42m offering by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design and is based on a design philosophy that “combines performance, comfort and innovation with elegance and modernity”.

Nautor Swan stated that sustainability will be at the core of each design, with options including hydrogeneration and the likes of methanol and hydrogen, both of which Sanlorenzo – Nautor Swan’s parent company since 2024 – is already using on its motor yachts.

Massimo Perotti, Sanlorenzo’s Executive Chairman, said: “We acquired Nautor Swan to complement our product offering, entering the sailing segment with the most iconic brand. Sanlorenzo and Nautor Swan share similar values, catering to a club of ‘connoisseur’ yachtsmen who are passionate about the sea.

Profile of a 42m Swan alloy yacht by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design

“We are actively exploring new markets and have exciting plans, with sailing also positioning itself as a sustainable choice. Our partnership with Edmiston is a natural progression of our shared vision, which opens new opportunities for the future of both brands.”

Nautor Swan has built more than 2,350 yachts between 28-131ft since it was founded in Finland in 1966, and is represented across Asia-Pacific by Simpson Marine. The first Swan 128, designed by German Frers, is nearing completion in Pietarsaari and is the shipyard’s second-longest model to date, following the Swan 131 Aristarchos launched in 2006.

The shipyard currently produces three lines of sailing yachts – Swan Yachts (48-65), Swan Maxi Yachts (80-128), and ClubSwan Yachts (28-125) – and builds most models in Pietarsaari, while producing its motor yachts in Italy.

Building on its experience in sailing superyachts, the shipyard says its new range of 40m-plus alloy yachts is based on a “shared vision to elevate Nautor Swan’s global presence, furthering its legacy in the maxi yacht segment”.

The commercial partnership was announced at the Palm Beach International Boat Show

Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor Swan, said: “This partnership with Edmiston is vital to completing a strategic operation that will leverage the collective expertise of Sanlorenzo in the superyacht industry. The collaboration will create a powerful synergy of knowledge, ensuring the success of an ambitious global project and technology transfer opportunities to the sailing segment.”

US-based Bruce Brakenhoff is Edmiston’s primary contact for the project. Edmiston’s office in Newport, Rhode Island, will serve as the operational hub for the promotion and sales activities of the new yacht range, marking a significant return for Nautor Swan to Newport, a renowned sailing hub in the northeast.

Jamie Edmiston, Chief Executive of Edmiston, said: “Nautor Swan is one of the iconic names within the sailing yacht world. We are excited to embark on this journey with Sanlorenzo and Nautor Swan to establish the brand at the pinnacle of performance sailing yacht production. Working closely with Massimo and Giovanni, with Bruce leading from Edmiston, we are optimistic and excited for the future.”

In other news, Sanlorenzo has appointed Renato Bisignani as Group Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. Leading the Brand, Marketing & Communications division, Bisignani will work closely with the company’s top management to develop and implement new strategies aimed at further strengthening the brand identity and enhancing the Group’s global visibility.

“I am extremely proud and enthusiastic to work alongside such a visionary entrepreneur and a true innovator in the yachting industry like Mr Perotti,” Bisignani said. “Over the past 20 years, he has transformed Sanlorenzo into a symbol of Italian excellence and a global leader in the sector. Together with a highly skilled team, we now embrace the challenge of projecting Sanlorenzo into a future vision, while respecting the authentic values of the brand.”

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Sunreef introduces Next generation

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Sunreef introduces Next generation

March 26, 2025
11:03 pm

The Polish shipyard has revealed major upgrades to its existing models, starting with the Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran.

The Next generation of changes shown on the Sunreef 80

Sunreef Yachts has announced its Next generation of catamarans, “reimagining the range to push the boundaries of design and functionality”. Sunreef builds most of its sailing and large power catamarans in its two shipyards in Poland, while it has a UAE facility dedicated to its Ultima powercats.

The Next generation introduces major upgrades to existing models, starting with the Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran, which debuted at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival. The first hull of the Sunreef 80 Eco, featuring the shipyard’s proprietary integrated solar panels and other energy-saving technology, debuted in 2022.

The redesigned cockpit includes drop-down sides and sea-facing loungers

However, the Next design has introduced a series of design and layout changes, starting with an aft cockpit now featuring foldout platforms that create a 13.4m ‘walkaround private beach’ when combined with the hydraulic aft platform.

The redesigned cockpit is now significantly larger and includes lounging chairs on each side that offer stunning ocean views. The yacht also features a garage, allowing it to carry a jetski and a variety of water toys. The galley can now be directly accessed from the cockpit, offering more privacy for guests and easier service.

The bow terrace can include trampolines or sunpads

On the foredeck or bow terrace, owners can choose between the classic trampoline layout or opt for oversized sunpads, while the sunken seating and lounging area now includes thicker seats and backrests for increased comfort.

On the top deck, the flybridge has been redesigned with a flush surface, creating a sleeker look and a more open space that can be customised with freestanding furniture.

The new-look master suite can include a bathtub

Meanwhile, the master suite has been redesigned to include a more spacious stateroom, with enough room to accommodate a bathtub, while a drop-down terrace is another appealing aspect. Sunreef plans to release further updates on its Next evolution.

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