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Double happiness afloat at Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club

It was quite a treat this week to view two immaculate pre-owned luxury motoryachts that both certainly fulfil – in terms of space and ‘wanting for nothing’ – a solution for long-range luxury cruising, and could easily function as floating homes.   Starting...

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Comment: Quality Asian yacht-builder emerges

  In 1793, Lord George Macartney led a British trade mission to Peking. His diaries around that time repeatedly refer to Chinese pleasure yachts, which were used extensively in the country, not just for transport but more frequently for leisure – something...

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Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2022 hailed 'tremendous success'

The second edition of the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong, which took place from 29-30 October 2022, has been hailed as a 'tremendous success', with 17 yachts in attendance. Building on the inaugural edition in 2021, this year’s event was expanded to include...

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Product focus: Fresh Asian accessories from Vermillion

Vermillion puts consumers and businesses in touch with quality furnishings and accessories – some of which might just float your boat. Based in Singapore and Hong Kong and representing more than 200 contemporary Asia-Pacific interior decor and lifestyle brands from nine places: Greater...

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'Affordable options that don’t sacrifice fun': Scandinavian brands proving popular in Asia

Outdoor marine pursuits are surging in popularity across the Asia-Pacific, as two-plus years of Covid restrictions have pushed those who never previously considered recreational boating to get out on local waters.  A key demand noted by distributors in the region is for...

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Interview: Nightlife mogul Allan Zeman reveals why he 'loves boating more than ever' – but won't cruise overnight

"I love boating more than ever these days, as I haven't left Hong Kong for three years – except to go to Beijing – because of Covid," says Allan Zeman. We're speaking to the multifaceted entrepreneur in his bright, airy office surrounded...

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Sanlorenzo, Prestige and Beneteau Sail confirm Cannes world debuts

As anticipation builds in the lead-up to the Cannes Yachting Festival next month, leading motor and sail brands Sanlorenzo, Prestige Motor Yachts and Beneteau Sail have confirmed they are making multiple world debuts at the event. In total, there will be around...

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Spotlight – Ocean Alexander 35R: A revolution from Taiwan

When the Ocean Alexander 35R debuted at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, it sailed away with the much-desired Best in Show award. The 35R is the flagship of the Revolution series from Ocean Alexander, which focuses on large internal spaces...

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YYachts expands into Asia and Australia

German shipyard YYachts has appointed two brokers to represent the company in Asia, and in the Australia and New Zealand markets. YYachts' new Asia representative is FLS Yachts. Based on the island of Langkawi in Malaysia, FLS Yachts is a dedicated yacht...

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ICOMIA launches new Asia Working Group

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has confirmed that it launched a new ICOMIA Asia Working Group (IAWG), following the first members’ meeting at the end of February this year. “The formation of the IAWG marks the strong potential of...

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Asia's first Ferretti Yachts 1000 arrives in Taiwan

Ferretti Group has welcomed Asia-Pacific's first Ferretti Yachts 1000 to Taiwan. The yacht, which was sold to a Taiwanese buyer at the start of the year, was photographed this month against the picturesque Taipei skyline. First launched last March, the Ferretti Yachts...

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'Half-bike, half-plane': Cycling at sea with the Hydrofoiler XE-1

Leave it to the Kiwis. From New Zealand’s Manta5 comes a bicycle, the Hydrofoiler XE-1, which uses hydrofoil technology to let the user 'fly’ over the water on leg power alone. Manta5 debuted its hydrofoiling bicycles outside its native New Zealand in...

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Beyond buoyant: Simpson Marine reveals customer trends

Following a bumper year for the yachting industry worldwide, one of Asia’s most successful yacht brokerages, Simpson Marine, recently announced that 2021 broke records for yacht sales, quite a feat considering the company was founded in 1984. The company offers additional services...

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GMBA appoints Godfrey Zwygart as China representative

Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA) has appointed Godfrey Zwygart as its representative in China. "The addition of Godfrey to the GMBA team further broadens the level of knowledge, expertise, and networks we can provide to our clients. With the commitment being seen...

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Flagship Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 sold in Taiwan

A brand new flagship Oceanis Yacht 60 has been sold into Taiwan, with the sale coming shortly after the announcement of this new model by Beneteau earlier this month. The sale was confirmed by regional dealer Simpson Marine. "It is a testament...

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Spotlight – Bluegame BG42: Eyes wide open

On a recent sunny day in Hong Kong, I stepped onboard a Bluegame BG42 – the first one to arrive in Asia – with the new owners. It was around three weeks after the owners – an excited couple with their pet...

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Ferretti Yachts 1000 sold to Taiwan buyer

Ferretti Group has announced the sale of a new Ferretti Yachts 1000 to a buyer in Taiwan. The Ferretti Yachts 1000 is the new flagship of the Ferretti Yachts line. The yacht was purchased by an experienced owner who will be cruising...

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20 for '22: Ones to watch in 2022

As the luxury yacht industry continues to boom, and stakeholders react to shifting demands and unpredictable supply chains, 2022 is set to be a year filled with both surprises and successes across Asia-Pacific. We pick 20 dynamic people making things happen in...

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Spotlight - Lagoon Sixty 7: Curves and comfort

In Hong Kong for a brief sojourn on the way to her owner in Taiwan, hull number three of French shipyard Lagoon's Sixty 7 power catamaran - making its premiere appearance in Asia - was an airy-decked sight to behold in late...

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Comment: Celebrating 10 years of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association

This year marked the 10th anniversary of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA). Asia-Pacific's unspoilt cruising grounds are a major attraction to superyacht owners and charter operators. Plus, there is the growing realisation in the industry that the support, facilities and services that...