This is APSA’s 10 th anniversary and in the last 10 years we have seen a huge upswing in the business of yachting in Asia fueled by many yachts visiting from the West and a large swell of domestic demand. Due to us being unable to have a big birthday party, we decided to start the year with a series of webinars to highlight the Asia-Pacific region, and let people from all around the world understand this cruising circuit over here.
Azure Yacht Crew Health was founded by yachting professionals and is providing one of the most modern and comprehensive global health insurance packages designed and built from the ground up purely for professional superyacht crew.
The third episode of the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association’s (APSA) virtual cruise took place on 26 January, and saw the good ship m/y APSA sampling the delights and facilities of Phuket before moving down the Kra Peninsula to Singapore, and then crossing the world’s busiest shipping lane to the island chain that is Indonesia.
Marevisio was founded by Godfrey Zwygart, who has been influential in Asia’s yachting circles for decades. First created in Hong Kong in 2018 and established in the Hainan Free Trade Zone in 2020, Zwygart is a former Navy Officer and megayacht Captain, with a profound understanding of Chinese culture and society.
Simpson Marine, Asia’s leading yacht sales and services company, reports a very busy year in 2020 with sales of over 200 million USD and 112 new and pre-owned yachts sold in 2020. Founded in 1984 by Mike Simpson, over the years Simpson Marine has gone from strength to strength, cementing its position as market leader in Asia. Despite 2020 being a turbulent and challenging year for many businesses, boating became a safe haven to turn to when people’s usually busy lives and diverse leisure agendas have been suspended and altered. With international travel seriously restricted or unavailable in some parts of the world, including Asia, enjoying the local area by boat quickly grew in popularity.
Sri Lanka has opened its border for tourists, mainly for those arriving by air and booked into hotels in the travel bubble. Priyantha Perera, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) in Sri Lanka, believes the next consideration will be the opening up to cruising tourism. “We have written to the authorities requesting them to open up for cruising and hoping to see a positive response” says Perera. “The many regulations concerning tender boat operations and lack of anchorages suitable for superyachts has held back significant superyacht cruising, which now actually adds to its attraction as a stunning adventure cruising destination, once the borders are open to arriving yachts”.
Superyacht Australia, in partnership with event Major Partners Benetti Yachts and Tourism Australia, will be holding the exclusive _Superyacht Australia Grand Soirée_ at The Loft, Doltone House, Jones Bay Marina on Saturday 22 February, 2020.
Several countries and territories have implemented enhanced health screenings for passengers from China as of 23 January 2020, according to [WorldAware](https://www.worldaware.com/resources/intelligence-alerts/intelligence-alerts-china-responds-2019-novel-coronavirus-outbreak)*.
Simpson Marine is proud to announce the addition of [Bluegame](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/24897679-374538-130036906), a brand of [Sanlorenzo](https://newsletter.simpsonmarine.com/go/24897676-1446934-130036906), to its prestigious portfolio of brands effective of January 2020 with coverage of Asia.
