Benetti sails in high gear in Asia from April to May, 2018
· 2018 Benetti Yachtmaster Roadshow sets sail for Singapore
· 2018 Benetti Yachtmaster Roadshow sets sail for Singapore
Set for 9–12 January 2025, the Thailand International Boat Show will take place at Phuket Yacht Haven—Phuket’s largest marina. The event will feature a superyacht berth, exhibits from top brands and a long‑term plan to grow the show and improve local infrastructure.
German builder Dörries Yachts unveils Project Arwen, a 114 m superyacht. The vessel features a panoramic ‘Nest’ lookout, a winter garden, a large pool, a terrace‑on‑the‑sea and a spa. It offers expansive living spaces and luxury amenities.
Ferretti’s InFYnito 90 features seamless indoor‑outdoor spaces, sustainable materials, a solar roof, eco‑friendly paints and the F.S.E.A. hybrid system. The yacht’s efficient hull and customisable interior deliver a new standard for long‑range cruising.
Industry leaders at the Asia Pacific Yachting Conference emphasised regional cooperation among ASEAN governments to foster boating and superyacht tourism. Speakers Martin Redmayne and Andy Treadwell noted that superyachts create significant economic benefits and called for unified policies and infrastructure development.
Simpson Marine sold the 46 m Sanlorenzo yacht Achilles to a buyer represented by the company. Achilles features five cabins for 11 guests, expansive entertainment spaces and a range of 4,800 nm. The sale reflects growing demand for Sanlorenzo superyachts.
APSA offered exhibitors a package for the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show, including advertising in the APSA Cruising Guide and Telegraph and sponsorship of the APSA cocktail reception. Limited slots were available, encouraging early booking.
SYGGBR and industry partners promoted Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef at the 5th Australian Tahiti Rendezvous. Activities included a Captain’s Lunch, BBQ cook-off and cultural performances, positioning Cairns as a gateway for South Pacific cruising.