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Asia-Pacific Boating spring/summer 2023 issue out now

CLICK HERE AND SAVE 10% OFF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TODAY The Asia-Pacific Boating spring/summer 2023 issue is out now. There’s little doubt that the pandemic was a boom period for yachting, as boaters rediscovered the pleasures of cruising closer to home and purchased...

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Silent-Yachts appoints Asiamarine exclusive dealer in Asia

All-electric catamaran builder Silent-Yachts has signed an agreement with Hong Kong-based Asiamarine, which will be Silent-Yachts’ exclusive dealer in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Asiamarine will provide access and service to the company's full range of solar-powered catamarans for clients in the...

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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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Sailing for a cause with Sailability Hong Kong

In 2009, Kay Rawbone devised a way to combine her passion for helping people with special needs and her husband Mike’s love for sailing into a perfectly synergised social movement at the Hebe Haven Yacht Club in Sai Kung. Step forward to...

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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,...

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Raymarine will develop assisted boating in 2023

Raymarine, one of the yachting world’s most important suppliers of communications, sensor, imaging and computing equipment for boats, will spend much of 2023 on integrating its systems and working towards assisted or even autonomous boating. “Integration is more and more critical. What...

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Prestige Open Day draws a crowd in Thailand

Asia Yachting just held a successful Prestige Open Day in Boat Lagoon Marina in Phuket, Thailand. The mini boat show focused on a brand-new Prestige 420 and a sleek Prestige 590. It was the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic that Asia...

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Galeon widens reach and model inventory in Asia

By APB STAFF Late last week, Hong Kong-based Asiamarine announced its ambitious intention of establishing Galeon Asia. The new entity will act as the regional centre, appointing and supporting dealerships in countries where the brand is either not yet present or has...

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Mia Kai

Following a complete interior and exterior refit, finalised with new teak decks fitted in October 2016, MIA KAI is in immaculate condition! She received numerous upgrades and a brand-new, tasteful interior, in a subtle, neutral colour palette. The salon has large sofas...

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'The order books are fuller than ever': Industry insights from Asia Marine experts

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Asia Marine – a dealership, brokerage and chartering operation – is one of the fastest-growing companies in the regional yachting world, having opened new offices in Thailand and Singapore after a record-breaking 2021. Asia Marine has taken advantage...

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Asia Pacific Superyachts expands into Seychelles

Asia Pacific Superyachts, a network of superyacht agencies in the Asia Pacific region, has opened a new agency in Seychelles. “From imposing boulders to secluded award-winning beach spots, Seychelles represents one of the very few luxurious and untouched frontiers for vessels wishing...

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Spotlight – Leopard L50: Life of the party

Hong Kong was lucky enough to enjoy the chance to see Asia’s second ever Leopard 50 – assembled and readied for delivery by the legendary Sun Hing Shipyard – when it arrived in late April. Vivian Chan who manages the shipyard is...

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Simpson Marine expands in Pattaya

Simpson Marine has officially opened its rebranded offices in Pattaya, Thailand, at Ocean Marina Yacht Club. The firm's brokerage team is located at the brand new sales office, while a new Simpson Sailing Academy has opened opposite. "With Pattaya establishing itself as...

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Asia’s first new Fairline Squadron 68 launches in Thailand

Asia’s first new Fairline Squadron 68 has launched in Pattaya, making its debut at this year's Thailand Yacht Show from June 9-12. The flagship flybridge, which was launched in 2019 and was reimagined by Fairline in 2022, went on display as part...

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Ferretti Yachts 500 and Riva 76’ Perseo debut in Thailand

 V Yachts Asia has unveiled Ferretti Group’s Ferretti 500 and Riva 76’ Perseo in Thailand for the first time. The double debut took place at the recent Thailand Yacht Show (Pattaya) 2022, which ran June 9-12. V Yachts Asia is Thailand’s exclusive...

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Thailand to remove Covid restrictions on July 1

The Thai government is removing the final Covid restrictions applying to international travellers, including visiting yachts. Restrictions being repealed include the 'Thailand Pass' and US$10,000 health insurance requirements to enter the country. From July 1, vaccinated travellers will only need to show...

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Thailand Yacht Show: 5,000 attend Asia's first on-water yacht show since 2020

Organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) Pattaya have confirmed that just under 5,000 visitors attended the four-day show, which took place at Ocean Marina in Pattaya from June 9-12. Despite a limited global supply of production yachts due to increased boat-buying...

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Simpson Marine launches Sailing Academy at Thailand Yacht Show

Simpson Marine has confirmed the 'Simpson Marine Sailing Academy' is officially launching at the upcoming Thailand Yacht Show. This year’s Thailand Yacht Show will take place at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya from 9-12 June. Simpson, which has a fleet on...

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Spotlight – Nimbus T11: Nordic style

Like any well-made boat and like most other high-end products, the proof of the quality is in the real-life experience. And so it was, under a bright, mid-March afternoon in Hong Kong, that I took a sea trial aboard one of the...

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Thailand Yacht Show issues update and confirms sponsor

The organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show have issued further updates ahead of the sixth edition of the show, which is set to kick off from June 9-12, 2022, at Pattaya's Ocean Marina. The show this year takes place in two stages,...