Superyacht Australia is the peak body for the Australian Superyacht Industry and were the organisers of the inaugural Superyacht Australia Grand Soirée that was held in partnership with Major Partner Benetti Yachts at Jones Bay Marina on Saturday 22 February.
From left to right : Laurie Foulon (Ocean Alliance), Gina Robertson (Fraser Yachts), Elise Ciappara (Pelorus X), Manoa Rey (Tahiti Tourisme), Irene Lobo (Cookson Adventures), Radek Gendek (Luxury Charter Group), Laura Polotto (Ocean Independence).
The inaugural Australia Thailand Rendezvous sponsored by Benetti Yachts took place last Friday 7 February, 2020, at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina in Thailand. The Rendezvous attracted 14 vessels with Captains and crews all keen to partake and receive updates on what is happening in the Australian superyacht industry and to hear about the benefits and opportunities of including Australia as a destination.
Photo credit: Breed Media courtesy NZ Millennium Cup
Indies Trader Marine Adventures is considered to be one of the world’s premier surf charter operator, and in addition to operating Indies Trader 3 in the lower Pacific, the company also owns moorings and access its own resort Beran Island resort in Alinglaplap Atoll in The Republic Of The Marshall Islands. Spanning 45 acres, Beran Island is covered in coconut palms and hardwoods typical of a sandy atoll. It’s surrounded by colourful reefs and world-class surf. Expect sunny skies, a comfortable breeze, and turquoise water as far as you can see and the peak surf season is from October – April, with North Pacific groundswell providing the best waves. Over 2,000 miles southwest of Hawaii, Beran Island might not be the easiest place to access, but that’s the point. This private island is just about as far away from the crowds as you can get, making it an exclusive hideaway for ocean lovers from around the world.
The [Sea Women of Melanesia](http://www.coralseafoundation.net/seawomenofmelanesia.php) programme is supported by the Coral Sea Foundation, and is promoting sustainable tourism to the region by encouraging superyacht owners and captains to support these grassroots conservation measures.
The Maldives is a destination that continues to grow in popularity amongst luxury yacht visitors and charterers, and now there is an exciting new yacht marina at the CROSSROADS Maldives, a world-class lifestyle leisure and entertainment destination.
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