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Bolstered TIBS is poised for January 2025

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Bolstered TIBS is poised for January 2025

June 20, 2024
1:09 pm

The Thailand International Boat Show and Thailand Boat Festival will team up to deliver a single standout show in Phuket next year.

Next year’s Thailand International Boat Show will take place at Phuket Yacht Haven in January

Organisers of two boat shows, the Thailand International Boat Show and the Thailand Boat Festival, have formed a strategic alliance to deliver what aims to be the biggest and brightest Thai-based boat show yet.

Held in Phuket, at the Phuket Yacht Haven from January 9-12, 2025, the new iteration of the show will retain one familiar name: Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS).

David Hayes, CEO of JAND Events, which organises the Thailand International Boat Show, says the new partnership will leverage skills and experience from both sides that will elevate the event and help it to scale.

The move also comes in response to industry requests for one single, concentrated event, he said.

M Vision, who are the organisers behind the Thailand Boat Festival, and have significant experience hosting consumer events in the local market, proved natural partners as a new vision for growth for the show has evolved.

Thailand International Boat Show event remains as partners leverage complimentary experience

The show will be focusing efforts on growing international visitors and local attendees, Hayes said.

“M Vision’s experience organising large-scale Thai consumer events complements our boat show and luxury events experience, and while we look to further grow international visitors we will also build on our Thai visitor success this year and supercharge our efforts for 2025,” Hayes said.

Phuket Yacht Haven is a draw for local and international visitors

Opas Cherdpunt, CEO of M Vision Public Company Limited, said the show’s location, at the Phuket Yacht Haven, is ideal, giving “more space in the water and opportunities to add more lifestyle displays and activities on land.”

Another plus is the close access to the sea. Phuket Yacht Haven comes with direct access to Phang Nga Bay giving boat exhibitors opportunities to take potential buyers on sea trials during the show.

Activities include some pre-show excitement courtesy of the second annual Thailand Yachting Conference on January 8, as well as a yachting awards and gala dinner event that evening.

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Green in name. Green in nature. A decade of responsible yachting for Greenline Yachts

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Green in name. Green in nature.
A decade of responsible yachting for Greenline Yachts

June 20, 2024
2:29 am

The successful Slovenian brand has long championed green endeavours, with hybrid and electric propulsion. Now, it’s raising the stakes with a series of new green initiatives.

Greenline Yachts’ fleet in Slovenia. The Shipyard launched the first production hybrid in 2008

Greenline Yachts, a high-end motoryacht builder based in Slovenia is enhancing its commitment to responsible yachting, with several new initiatives in the works, including green awards and the use of sustainable building materials.

Greenline Yachts has always been determined to make yachting more sustainable. Since unveiling its first model, the 48, 10 years ago, it has delivered over 1,000 yachts, with its debut, Greenline 33, the first production hybrid, setting a new standard in sustainable design and quickly becoming a global bestseller.

New designs followed in the Greenline 40 Hybrid in 2011, a 48ft model, the Greenline 39, the 45, and the Greenline 58 Fly. These models introduced a new era of design, distinguishing between flybridge and coupe styling.

Aboard the 45 Fly, provides a roomy, elegant space

Flybridge models offered elegant exterior space, while the coupe preserved sleek lines and maximised solar arrays. Today, the range includes eight models from 39ft to 58ft LOA.

Vladimir Zinchenko, who owns Greenline Yachts, Slovenia’s largest yacht manufacturer

Shipyard owner Vladimir Zinchenko recognized the need for sustainable propulsion early on, developing the 6G H-Drive serial diesel-electric powertrain, now in its sixth generation. Zinchenko has said, “Our customers want to enjoy the natural world while preserving it. They value ecological responsibility and low environmental impact.”

He says inquiries about environmental impact are on the rise and knew more could be done.

The Greenline 48 Coupé cruiser features a solar roof

Now responsible yachting at Greenline also focuses on efficient design. Its “superdisplacement” hulls provide smooth rides, stability, and efficiency at various speeds. Operating in efficient displacement mode at 4-7 knots, yachts can cover 20-25 nautical miles on electric power alone. For longer trips, diesel engines extend range and charge batteries. Upon arrival, yachts can run silently on electric power for days.

Luca Raumland is Greenline Yachts’ CCO and notes a growing appetite for sustainable boating

“Batteries cover 48 hours of aircon and hotel loads in all our yachts, without ever needing to start the engine or a generator. But if you’re not using aircon, your stay can be unlimited, because the solar panels recharge the batteries sufficiently for all other on-board consumers.” says Luca Raumland, Chief Commercial Officer at Greenline Yachts.

“Every yacht has a big expanse of solar panels, lithium batteries and inverter as standard, and there’s the option to add more for full off-grid autonomy.”

Greenline Yachts’ philosophy of responsible yachting also extends to the construction process. High-tech foam sandwich used to strengthen the hull comes from recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, and lay-up is through vacuum infusion, ensuring precise material use.

Practices at the Greenline shipyard are centred on eliminating single-use materials

The yard currently uses vinyl-ester resin exclusively, but technicians are experimenting with natural fibres and green resins in the lay-up of the yachts.

The shipyard is also working to reduce waste and power usage on production lines. Any offcuts of wood from the interior fit-out are collected and pressed into heating pellets, while leftover foam is reused by other companies to produce home insulation.

Production of single-use marketing materials has been almost eliminated and there is a focus on using recycled or sustainable materials.

Greenline brings together hybrid propulsion and sociable, family-focused layouts

“Navigating more than 250,000 miles on my own yacht, later working as a dealer for a sailing yacht brand, gave me a respect for our environment, but it also taught me about what boaters really want from a yacht,” said Zinchenko. “I have brought all that experience to bear in Greenline Yachts, assembling a skilled team to prove that you can build a beautiful yacht in a responsible fashion and still provide extreme comfort and a sense of total safety. We have done this by getting the very best out of our partners and suppliers.”

Other new initiatives empower owners to keep sustainability top of mind during their yachting experiences. To aid in this, Greenline delivers every new yacht with biodegradable green yacht wash that does no harm to the ocean, and has made owner’s manuals digital.

New awards will credit environmentally-forward owners

New Greenline Yachts awards, which will be held annually, will recognise owners who have made the biggest strides towards responsible yachting each year. Owners whose yacht has generated the greatest amount of solar power over that year, for instance, or has recorded the highest number of electric engine hours, will be awarded.
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Yacht Sourcing appointed as exclusive dealer for Rizzardi Yachts in Indonesia

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Yacht Sourcing appointed as exclusive dealer for Rizzardi Yachts in Indonesia

June 20, 2024
1:27 am

Yacht Sourcing, a prominent yacht brokerage and charter company in Indonesia, has been named the exclusive dealer for Rizzardi Yachts in the country.

The collaboration between Yacht Sourcing and Rizzardi will up the Italian shipmaker’s presence

As the exclusive dealer for Rizzardi Yachts in Indonesia, Yacht Sourcing will handle the sales, marketing, and after-sales service of Rizzardi’s yachts in the region. The collaboration will enable Yacht Sourcing to offer a broader selection of premium yachts to its clients, and enhance Rizzardi’s presence in the Indonesian market.

Yacht Sourcing CEO Boum Senous is pleased to bring a wider range of yachts to play

“We are honoured to partner with Rizzardi Yachts and introduce their exceptional vessels to the Indonesian market,” said Boum Senous, CEO of Yacht Sourcing.

Rizzardi is an iconic Italian shipyard established in 1961, celebrated for its innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship.

He noted Rizzardi’s legacy of excellence, saying he was excited about bringing a wider selection of world-class yachts to Indonesia.

Rizzardi’s Insix models combine a sporty style and performance

The partnership between Yacht Sourcing and Rizzardi Yachts is anticipated to bolster the Italian shipyard’s presence in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is an expanding market for luxury yachts.

A significant step for both companies, the appointment marks a promise to bring more high-quality yachts to Indonesian waters and cater to the growing demand for luxury boating experiences.

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New York Vendée race victors

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New York Vendée race victors

June 18, 2024
7:59 pm

This warm-up race the solo-skippered circumnavigation main event, The Vendée Globe – and a qualifying leg for some – wrapped up last week with quite a range of times.

Charlie Dalin (France) – the winning skipper of the New York Vendée

Photo: Olivier Blanchet/Alea/Vendée Globe

The New York Vendée Les Sables d’Olonne, which set sail on May 29 at 2pm, local time, saw winners start to cross the finishing line in France from June 8, in the dark, a few minutes before midnight (Les Sables d’Olonne time), until some five days later, last Thursday, when the last of 28 competitors completed the race, one having not made it to the end.

With twice as many in number this time, compared to this New York event’s first edition in 2016, it’s a racing class that’s not for the faint-hearted.

Competing boats of the New York Vendée all measured 18.28m (60ft) in length, with a 4.50m draught, and foils that are engaged at speed – which is a regular occurrence. This Imoca (International Monohull Open Class Association) class is said to be the most powerful monohull on the planet led by a solo skipper, reaching nearly 40 knots downwind at top speed.

Initiatives-Coeur skipper Sam Davies (Great Britain) and his team, leaving Brooklyn marina to join the start of the New York Vendée; photo: Mark Lloyd/Alea/Vendée Globe

Factoring in technological advances in Imocas, the record time of nine days, 16hrs, 57mins, 52s for this transatlantic regatta, set by Jérémie Beyou in 2016 was expected to be challenged. It was not far off, but the winning time from French skipper Charlie Dalin, in Imoca Macif Santé Prévoyance was 10 days, 3hrs, 44mins, 30s.

This second New York Vendée was innovative: it was started far offshore, nearly 100 miles from the coast – to preserve ecosystems and marine fauna as much as possible. Marine biodiversity protection zones were also fixed to the north, on the way out from the US East Coast and around the Azores.

Initially, the weather was hard to read and deal with – bringing very light wind, then squalls, then most skippers faced a front – all, except Dalin and Boris Herrmann (Malizia – Seaexplorer) who pressed very hard, gaining “metre after metre” according to Dalin, before escaping it.

Dalin sailed to the finish to claim his first solo Imoca transatlantic victory; the German skipper, who set off to the north, lengthened his stride until the finish, taking second place.

The New York Vendée top three, from left: second-placed Boris Herrmann (Germany), winner Charlie Dalin (France) and third place Jérémie Beyou (France); photo: Jean-Louis Carli/Alea/Vendée Globe

The chasing pack modified their objective. In this race within the race, Sam Goodchild (Vulnerable), representing Great Britain, dismasted though, Jérémie Beyou (Charal, who finished third) of France found he had more mental and physical resources than he imagined. Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil, fourth place) was impressive and Sam Davies (Initiatives Coeur, sixth) persisted to the point of overtaking Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa, seventh) just before the finish.

Two skippers in the New York race were based in Asia: Kojiro Shiraishi (Japan) and Xu Jingkun (China), while another – James Harayda (Great Britain) – was born in Singapore.

Kojiro Shiraishi (Japan) skippered DMG Mori Global One to 15th place;

Photo: Jean-Louis Carli/Alea/Vendée Globe

Third-time Vendée Globe participant, Shiraishi raced with DMG Mori Global One, achieving 15th place in this race from New York.

In February 2021, aboard the same yacht, Shiraishi completed the Vendée Globe. For the 2024 global edition, he aims to do better than his 16th place in 2020, with the same hull that is equipped with new foils and a new bow.

Singchain Team Haikou skipper Jingkun Xu (China) arriving at Les Sables d’Olonne

Photo: Jean-Louis Carli/Alea/Vendée Globe

Xu, first-time participant, a top sailing athlete in China, racing with Singchain Team Haikou, placed 26th. He has taken on several challenges: sailing solo around the China Sea, and in a Mini Transat 6.50 around the world. In 2008, he took part in the Beijing Paralympic Games.

Growing up in Singapore, also a first-time participant Harayda, of Gentoo Sailing Team, placed 19th in the New York Vendée. Representing the Pacific region, from New Zealand, MS Amlin skipper, Conrad Colman placed 21 in the New York race.

Conrad Colman (New Zealand), skippering MS Amlin to 21st place; photo: Conrad Colman

Each competitor was awarded 4,755 miles of Vendée racing, except for Sam Goodchild, who sailed 3,113, before being forced to retire.

On May 24, ahead of the New York Vendée one-nautical-mile in Manhattan Bay, called Vendée Liberty had taken place. Four pools set off after each other to put on this exhibition event, for spectators that generated a buzz.

The Vendée Global takes place from November 10, with the final list of competitors to be announced on July 2.

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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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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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