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Hong Kong to Vietnam Race 2023 Gains First Signups

With under 50 days to go, international entries from three countries mark the first signups for the 10th edition of the Hong Kong to Vietnam Race, a 673nm predominantly downwind run to Nha Trang, Vietnam. Racing kicks off on 24 and 25...

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Asia Yachting Merges With Superyacht Brokerage BlackOrange

Hong Kong-based brokerage firm Asia Yachting has merged with BlackOrange, a full-service charter and brokerage company specialising in superyachts over 30m. Asia Yachting is a private yacht dealership and brokerage based in Hong Kong with a presence throughout Asia. The company services...

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Registration for Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2023 Opens

The annual Beneteau Cup Hong Kong sailing regatta takes place this year on Hong Kong's southside on 28 October 2023. Created exclusively for Beneteau sailing yacht owners in Hong Kong, the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong is a fun sailing event hosted by...

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Entries Open for Rolex China Sea Race 2024

Entries are now open for the Rolex China Sea Race 2024, with the just-launched notice of race encouraging sailors from around the world to join one of the most tactical offshore races in the world. The race will start on 27 March...

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Discovery of Whale Carcass in Hong Kong Sparks Anger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQxEojHlY8g The carcass of a whale has been spotted in Hong Kong waters, police have confirmed. The news comes just days after onlookers caught a rare sighting of a Bryde's whale in Sai Kung, with footage of the animal quickly going viral....

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Nautique Asia Wakefest Series Makes Splash in Hong Kong

After being suspended for three years due to covid restrictions, the IWWF Asia Wakefest Series returned to Hong Kong from 21-23 July 2023.  More than 150 local and international athletes participated in the competition, which was divided into two main categories --...

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Hong Kong to Vietnam Race Returns in October 2023

The Hong Kong to Vietnam Race, Asia's longest Category One offshore race, which takes competitors 673nm from Hong Kong to the coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam, is back after a hiatus of four years due to the Covid pandemic. There are...

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Nautique Asia Wakefest Series Returns to Hong Kong

After being suspended for three years due to covid restrictions, the IWWF Asia Wakefest Series is back in Hong Kong for 2023. The popular wakeboarding championship was celebrated with a kick-off event on Sunday 9 July 2023 in Sai Kung, with a...

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Excitement After Rare Whale Sighting in Hong Kong

Witness Catherine Lumsden shared footage of the encounter near Millionaire's Beach in Sai Kung with Hong Kong Free Press. "Still buzzing from it now! Beyond magnificent and stuff of dreams, and right here in Sai Kung," Lumsden told HKFP. The footage of...

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M51 Concepts Creates Amplitude Sailing Superyacht

Taking its inspiration from another M51 yacht concept, the M/Y Pendulum, the new motor sail yacht Amplitude has been designed to have as little impact on the environment as possible. A key component of the new concept's design is two inflatable wing sails,...

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Asia’s First Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 Arrives in Hong Kong

To celebrate the arrival of Asia’s first Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60, Simpson Marines is making exclusive viewings available to sailing enthusiasts and potential buyers in Hong Kong. Simpson's brokerage team will be present to guide attendees through the yacht’s many features, providing...

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Ferretti Group Launches on Milan Stock Exchange

Italy's Ferretti Group has debuted on Euronext Milan, the Milan-based stock exchange operated by Borsa Italiana. The firm, controlled by Chinese conglomerate Weichai Group, entered Euronext Milan on 27 June. The group celebrated the news of Ferretti Group's Milan Stock Exchange listing...

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Sanlorenzo Launches SL90 Asymmetric in Hong Kong

Yacht brand Sanlorenzo recently hosted an elegant launch event (June 14-15) at the Aberdeen Marina Club for the highly anticipated Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric yacht. The event, held in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, provided an exclusive opportunity for guests to witness...

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Hong Kong Watchmaker Collaborates With Marine Conservation Society

Spinnaker has launched a new collaboration capsule collection to help raise funds for the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for the second year in a row. The Marine Conservation Society is a UK-based charity dedicated to education, advocacy and action to protect the...

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Nextwave Launches Beach Music Festival in Hong Kong

Luxury yacht dealer Nextwave has joined forces with production company Yiu Wing Live to present a beach music festival in Hong Kong -- The Nextwave beach carnival -- taking place from July 29-30 2023 at the Tai Pak Wan beach in Discovery...

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Nautor Swan Appoints Matteo Gandini as Chief Commercial Officer

Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group CEO, has confirmed the appointment of Matteo Gandini as Nautor Swan's chief commercial officer and business development. From 2014 to 2022, Gandini worked for Ferrari, where he held multiple positions from global business development manager to regional sales...

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Spinnaker Launches New Dive Watch Inspired by Precious Stones

Hong Kong-based watchmaker Spinnaker has debuted the Hull Commander Automatic, a new dive watch characterised by dials crafted in precious stones. Spinnaker says its timepieces, through a combination of material, design and craftsmanship, 'pay tribute to both a technical command and for...

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Brunswick's Freedom Boat Club Plans Asia Expansion

The Freedom Boat Club may soon be coming to Asia. The club offers members the opportunity to use Brunswick brand dayboats on day excursions without having to buy a boat. Members get access to a fleet of over 5,000 boats from Brunswick’s...

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Pershing 92

Built-in composite and with fast cruising in mind, "Super Veloce" is powered by twin MTU 2600HP engines (Serviced in February 2023), allowing a cruising speed of 35 knots and a top speed of 41 knots making her in the top 5% of...

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Princess Yachts Greater China Hosts Boat Show in Hong Kong

Princess Yachts Greater China and Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club are inviting guests to a Princess boat show this weekend, running from 2-4 June 2023. The three-day event, which runs from 10am-6pm each day, takes place at the Gold Coast Yacht...