The Excess 14, designed by VPLP to look both playful and sleek; photo: EXCESS

Our idyllic cover for this issue hints at our special feature on sailing multihulls to know right now. It’s the second part of Yacht Style’s annual multihull special that follows our powercats-focused part-one feature last issue, which you can find on our website. 

Erwan Her, Beneteau APAC

In interviews, Erwan Her, Sales Director for Beneteau sailing and power yachts in Asia-Pacific, informs on the brand’s regional plans, while Thibaut de Montvalon, France-based brand director for Excess sailing catamarans – also part of the Beneteau Group – reviews its global state of play.

Thibaut de Montvalon, Excess

Vrit Yongsakul, Boat Lagoon Yachting

More insights in this issue come from Vrit Yongsakul, Group Managing Director, Boat Lagoon Yachting, who reflects on the 30 years of success of his Phuket-based yacht distributor, charter and services company. 

Sunsail 454 Catamaran and Sunsail 41.3 Monohull

Boat ownership plans that generate monthly income through charters or discounted end-of-contract outright purchases by The Moorings and Sunsail are explained by Ikraam Galant, a Yacht Sales Agent at the merged companies. 

Cannes Yachting Festival

Our SHOWS pages preview Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show, both in September 2024, and Thailand International Boat Show, to be held in January 2025. The upcoming Sydney show and recently-held Sanctuary Cove show – in August and May 2024, respectively, are also in our reports, as is the Venice show, recently held from late May. 

Monaco Yacht Show 

Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90

REVIEWS begin with the striking Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90, with its covered foredeck a highlight in this superyacht that merges indoor and outdoor living. 

Azimut Verve 48

We then review Italian Azimut Verve 48 motoryacht collaboration with Florida-based naval architect Michael Peters and Rome-based architect Francesco Struglia, which brings wide global appeal. 

Brabus Shadow 1200 Sun-Top

Built on the Axopar 45 hull, the Brabus Shadow 1200 Sun-Top is an exercise in intentional, intuitive design and top performance.

Lagoon 60

The Lagoon 60 sailing catamaran, was reviewed on a sea trial in the crystal-clear waters off Manorca, Spain, ahead of its Cannes Yachting Festival premiere.

Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

The Beneteau Oceanis 37.1, with its APAC premiere in March, offers great volume and performance while retaining ease of use – a hallmark of this sailing line first launched in 1986.

Spain and Australia competing in SailGP Season 4

RACING reports include a round-up of the multi-leg Season 4 of SailGP; and the New York Vendée – both foiling-race events.

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