4 March 2026

With the new Grande Trideck, Azimut charts a bold and original course for its flagship superyacht. While the sleek, sculptural elegance of Alberto Mancini’s exteriors remains a defining signature, the visionary duo at m2atelier introduces a new design language that marks the beginning of a new creative direction for the Grande Series, with two further models set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

The Singapore Yachting Festival (SYF) returns from 23 – 26 April 2026 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, with an amplified direction to be the regional platform for business, innovation, and serious engagement across the marine and lifestyle sectors. As the Asia-Pacific yachting market gains global prominence, SYF 2026 is evolving to reflect the region’s rising influence—not just as a growth market, but as a strategic buying centre and a vital bridge connecting global yacht manufacturers with Asia’s investors, dealers, and owners.

With 50 years at the forefront of the superyacht market, Burgess has established itself as the global leader in brokerage, charter, operational management, and new-build advisory services for yachts over 30m (100ft). Recognising the importance of delivering world-class services to the Asian market, Burgess launched operations in Asia in 2015. Today, the regional team spans Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Phuket, and Mumbai, fully supported by Burgess’ international network.

Dear APSA Member and friends

Seasonality has long shaped the rhythm of leisure travel. From festive holidaymakers and summer beachgoers to the quiet lulls of off-peak months, these familiar waves continue to define the travel landscape. Airlines adjust their pricing, hotels offer attractive discounts, and destinations fine-tune their marketing to align with the distinct spikes and dips in demand.

APSA Member Island Sailors Maldives and BWA Yachting proudly announces the opening of BWA Yachting Maldives. This is significant step in BWA Yachting’s continued expansion across strategic superyacht destinations. This opening, developed in partnership with the Island Sailors Maldives, establishes a dedicated presence in one of the world’s most iconic cruising regions and positions BWA Yachting as the definitive link between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, seamlessly connecting Saudi Arabia, the gateway, with the pristine cruising grounds of the Maldives.

As part of its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, Çeşme Marina has introduced a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis water purification system, marking another important milestone in its sustainability journey. This innovative system transforms seawater into clean, usable water through a highly efficient and environmentally friendly process, significantly reducing the marina’s dependence on externally sourced freshwater. By leveraging this technology, Çeşme Marina actively supports regional water conservation efforts and minimizes its environmental impact—essential for protecting the delicate marine ecosystems it calls home.

A recently co-organised roundtable, themed ‘Yachting Tourism and the Yachting Economy’ was held in Hong Kong. It saw Government officials and marine industry experts gathered to discuss the further development of yacht tourism in Hong Kong and the positive impact it could have on the local economy. Ms. Rosanna Law (JP, Secretary, Culture, Sports, and Tourism), Dr. Peter Lam (Chairman, Hong Kong Tourism Board), Hon. Lo Wai Kwok (Chairman, Business and Professional Alliance for Hong Kong) were in attendance, alongside members of industry associations and yachting experts.

The Yacht Racing Forum is delighted to announce SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, as an official event partner for its 2025 edition, taking place in Amsterdam on November 20–21. This landmark partnership brings together the world’s most dynamic racing league with the sport’s premier annual conference, dedicated to the business and future of yacht racing.