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Amels 55m Driftwood to begin charters in Fiji

Charter and brokerage house Y.CO has announced that the 55m Amels superyacht Driftwood is moving to the South Pacific to offer charters in Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Driftwood spent two seasons in Central America and has become a yacht of choice...

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Father and son duo prepare to take on Rolex China Sea Race 2023

The Hong Kong-based Beneteau sales manager, Cosmas Grelon, and his father, Philippe Grelon, will participate together in the Rolex China Sea Race 2023, which departs 5 April 2023 from Hong Kong. The Rolex China Sea Race is a 565nm Category 1 Offshore...

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The Superyacht Technology Show takes off

One of the world’s newest superyacht events is the Superyacht Technology Show, hosted by the Superyacht Technology Network, founded by Jack Robinson, a long-time superyacht industry and media veteran. Robinson and his team are now working on the third edition of the...

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Korea International Boat Show 2023 welcomes 68,000 visitors

Organisers of the Korea International Boat Show 2023 say that the 16th edition of the show has seen a bumper attendance of 68,000 people. The event, held from 3-5 March 2023 at the Kintex convention complex in Seoul, took place at the...

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80% of berths already reserved for Singapore Yachting Festival: Organiser

The upcoming Singapore Yachting Festival is proving popular with potential exhibitors and the show is on track to be a full house when the show starts on April 27, according to show organiser Wade Pearce. “We have 80% of the berths reserved...

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Yacht shipping rates to stay high in 2023: Peters & May CEO

On the occasion of Peters & May’s 50th anniversary, CEO Simon Judson took questions about the company in 2023 and what he sees in the yacht shipping market. He predicts that yacht shipping rates will remain relatively high in 2023 and for...

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'A great relief': Hong Kong Race Week returns after 3-year hiatus

The Hong Kong Race Week 2023 kicked off on Tuesday (14 February), with six days of racing taking place this week, concluding on Sunday 19 February. A total of 236 sailors are taking to the water to compete in the competition, representing...

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SG Marine Guide launches the Singapore Yachting Festival

SG Marine Guide has announced the launch of the Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF), to take place at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 27 to 30, 2023.  In a statement, SG Marine Guide said: “the Singapore Yachting Festival will put an end...

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Edwin and Jamie Ho: Starship Yachts to build up after-sales service in Hong Kong

Some big news has come from Starship Yachts, one of Hong Kong’s best-known dealerships. Edwin Ho has been in the Hong Kong yacht business for decades and was one of the original members of the Hong Kong Marine Industry Association. Now, Starship...

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Boot Düsseldorf 2023 sees nearly 237,000 visitors

After a three-year hiatus, Boot Düsseldorf was back on at the enormous Messe Düsseldorf show grounds in western Germany, running from January 21 to 29. Cold, damp weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm for the return of one of Europe’s biggest...

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Numarine confirms 13 yachts under construction as it gears up for busy 2023

Turkish shipyard Numarine has confirmed that last year was its "best ever" for sales, as the firm gears up for increased production in 2023. “[The year] 2022 marked our 20th anniversary and was the best year we’ve ever had,” says Ömer Malaz,...

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New marina in Bali on the horizon

In 2021, Alex Harrison and Thomas Taatjes founded Eighth Degree South, a new yacht service and support agency for superyachts 20m and up. They are both optimistic about the future of superyacht visits to Indonesia, having worked in the local industry for...

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Comment: Thailand is back as a must-visit destination

Thailand, specifically Phuket and the surrounding provinces of Phang Nga, Krabi and Phi Phi, and the entire eastern Gulf of Thailand, is an increasingly popular superyacht cruising destination. On July 1, the government lifted all restrictions, and the country changed its status...

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Boot Düsseldorf 2023 opens

Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest yachting showcase, opens its doors for nine days, starting on January 21, 2023, after a two-year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Though other major events, such as Cannes, Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, restarted in 2021, Boot Düsseldorf, as...

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Thailand International Boat Show 2023 kicks off

The Thailand International Boat Show 2023 (TIBS) is taking place this weekend (12-15 January 2023) at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina, with over 6,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors expected to attend. Event organisers Jand Group say they are welcoming wealthy...

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Top Dog Trophy series: 65 boats turn out in Hong Kong race

A total of 65 boats turned out in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour on Saturday 7 January 2023, as they competed in the One Global HKRNVR Memorial Vase. Organised by Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the race forms part of the Club’s Top...

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Returning to Italian dining – with an elevated twist

Behind an inconspicuous frosted-glass door in Hong Kong Island’s once throbbing restaurant and bar neighbourhood, Soho, is a sign of stylish optimism for the city’s top-tier dining crowd and those looking for a special occasion / treat restaurant. Through the door the...

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Where next for superyacht prices in 2023?

The superheated superyacht market will stay hot thanks to continued demand for new builds, while the brokerage market may finally see superyacht prices slowly coming down. That’s the verdict on superyacht prices in 2023 from Rory Jackson, Head of Superyachts for VesselsValue,...

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Starship Yachts to open an office at Lantau Yacht Club

Lantau Yacht Club has confirmed that Starship Yachts, one of Hong Kong’s best-known dealerships and brokerages, will open an office and provide support services at the club’s facilities on Lantau Island. Apart from yacht sales, Starship Yachts will offer services covering yacht...

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New 2023 dates announced for Singapore Yacht Show

Verventia, organiser of the Singapore Yacht Show, has announced that the show will return, with new dates set for April 27 to 30, 2023. This will be the 10th edition of the show. The event was to go ahead in March 2020,...