Yacht Style Issue 87 out now

January 16, 2026
2:53 pm

Spearheaded by Yacht Style’s annual feature on Asia’s Yachting Leaders, Issue 87 includes interviews with the heads of Princess, Maritimo, Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific and Dreamer Marine; a profile of UX Marine; reviews of the Sanlorenzo SX120, Riva Dolcevita 112’ Super, Fountaine Pajot Power 80 and Prestige M7; features on the new wave of luxury phinisis, and how to build a Swan Maxi; plus Jianghui Lin’s Rolex Sydney-Hobart triumph.

Yacht Style kicks off 2026 with Issue 87, the first of six bimonthly issues in the ‘Year of Horse’ and led by the magazine’s annual feature on Asia’s Yachting Leaders.

Annual Feature: Asia’s Yachting Leaders 2026

Featuring over 20 new entries, the updated edition of Asia’s Yachting Leaders includes industry pacesetters based all across the region, from the UAE across to Hong Kong, and from Indonesia up to Japan.

Profile: UX Marine’s Captain David Romeril and Eugene Mercado

Eugene Mercado, co-owner of UX Marine, is among the new entries and stars on this issue’s cover aboard his company’s Noordic 28 in Singapore. As featured in Profile, the company’s story is one of adventure, persistence and a relentless drive to challenge the status quo in the marine industry.

Leader: Will Green, Princess

In the first of two Leader interviews, Will Green, CEO of Princess, talks about the turnaround in the British builder’s fortunes during his time in charge while overseeing a move into outboard boats and a return to the 100ft-plus superyacht sector.

Leader: Bill Barry-Cotter, Maritimo

There are also revealing insights and recollections from industry legend Bill Barry-Cotter, whose remarkable boatbuilding history includes the last two decades as the driving force behind Maritimo motor yachts, designed for high-end voyaging, fishing and diving adventures.

Interview: Daniele Lucà, Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific

In Interview, Daniele Lucà, CEO of Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific and Simpson Marine since March 2025, discusses his ambitious targets and desire to cultivate a team environment at companies representing Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Nautor Swan and Axopar.

Interview: Araya Banlang, Dreamer Marine

Also in Interview, Araya Banlang, founder of Dreamer Marine – which had its official ‘launch’ at this year’s Thailand Boat Festival – explains her company’s tailor-made ownership programmes, yacht charter offerings and investment services.

Review: Sanlorenzo SX120

This issue’s Reviews of models that all debuted in late 2025 kick off with the Sanlorenzo SX120, the new flagship of Sanlorenzo’s ice-cool ‘crossover’ line and whose many notable features including a 70sqm beach area with a retractable pool cover.

Review: Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super

Riva’s 112’ Dolcevita Super, a leading light in the iconic Italian builder’s Flybridge family, is also notable for introducing market-leading features while keeping exterior styling consistent.

Review: Fountaine Pajot Power 80

The Fountaine Pajot Power 80, the French builder’s biggest powercat to date, has built on the Thira 80’s popularity and is helping drive the brand’s growing focus on larger catamarans.

Review: Prestige M7

Following the M48 and 65ft M8, the Prestige M7 is a 58-footer with a palatial beach club and cockpit, plus vast flybridge, foredeck and cabin spaces that underline the appeal of multihull motoryachts.

Review: Swan 128

And as Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, Yacht Style looks back at the build process in Finland for the Swan 128, the brand’s all-carbon flagship.

Phinisis by Pacific High

There’s also a Feature on phinisis, which entered a new era in the 21st century with luxurious, charter-focused versions, and are now enjoying a new wave of popularity and productivity.

Racing: Rolex Sydney-Hobart

The issue includes a busy Racing section featuring Jianghui Lin’s Rolex Sydney-Hobart triumph and the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, packed Yachts and News sections, articles on Shows in Hong Kong, Dusseldorf and Singapore, as well as a lively Events section.