April

Dear APSA Members and Friends,

The APSA Grand Tour 2021 Season 2 webinar concludes today Tuesday 20th April 2021 at 1700hrs HKT (GMT +8) with the Indian Ocean Adventure. The panellists include Christophe Ceard (APSA Vice Chairman) who will introduce the session, along with Aashim Mongia (India/Andaman), Prasanna Withanage (Sri Lanka) and Nadhira Muneer (Maldives)

Global Yacht Services, specialises in the management, registration and compliance and consultation for bespoke projects for any sized yachts. Founded in 2020 Global Yacht Services is a company of ‘doers’ according to the Managing Director Brian Tse. “ There is no job is too big or too small and our sole focus is to help owners enjoy the pleasures of yachting in a legal, safe and efficient manner.” The company’s scope of services includes: Accounting Crew Management, Yacht Registration and Compliance Technical Management, Trip Planning, Yacht Agency, Consultation for bespoke projects … etc.

The PCR Test Negative result is not required for the tourists visiting the Maldives if two doses of recommended vaccine have been administer two weeks before departing to the Maldives.

Simpson Marine and Beneteau APAC are happy to announce the official launch of the [Beneteau Cup Hong Kong](https://www.beneteaucuphk.com/event-details/beneteau-cup-hong-kong-2021), the first sailing regatta dedicated to Beneteau owners of its kind in Asia. Dates are set for 15-16 May 2021 so mark this in your diary!

The regatta, which ran from 28-31 March, is one of the must-do regattas on the world superyacht circuit and has garnered a reputation as a fun, hospitable, but fiercely competitive regatta. The cancellation of the last day of racing left plenty of time for competing yachts to enjoy some of the best of the Bay of Islands. The local dolphin pod has become a much-loved feature of the regatta and crew were thrilled to be joined by them as they cooled off in the turquoise Bay of Islands waters.

The 37th America’s Cup could be the catalyst for a superyacht boom in Brisbane with dozens of luxury vessels tipped to visit our shores ahead of the 2025 event in New Zealand.

ASIAMARINE is excited to have delivered the first 640 Fly with the full options to the happy owner in March 2021. The award-winning 640 Fly builds on the iconic 500 Fly with its signature transformer wings, extending the beam to 7.4m with a portside bar. The 640 Fly also features an innovative “magic door” connecting the bow and saloon, allowing direct access as well as a larger social area.

Dear APSA Members and Friends,

The past 12 months have proved to be very special for the Sanlorenzo shipyard which has launched three of its Yacht Division flagship models within the same year. Late 2020 saw the extraordinary introduction of the[Sanlorenzo SX112,](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/newyacht/sanlorenzo/sx112/)the ultimate crossover yacht that is a smart synthesis between a classic motoryacht and an explorer vessel allowing for regional cruising in unmistakable style. Her many features include an extensive sea lounge area on the water level, allowing owners and their guests to stay close to sea and enjoy its serenity and beauty throughout the day.