At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Benetti presents M/Y Abbentures², the Diamond 44 M, alongside the Oasis 34 M M/Y Grateful, highlighting the 44‑metre yacht’s elegant exterior, ample deck space and energy‑efficient range.
Horizon Yacht USA prepares for FLIBS with an impressive line‑up, showcasing tri‑deck FD100 Hull 11, FD80 Hull 14, FD75 Hull 9 and E90 Hull 23, each offering spacious interiors, generous staterooms and outdoor leisure amenities.
Awlgrip continued its long-standing sponsorship of the Pinmar Golf charity tournament in Mallorca, which attracts over 320 golfers and 800 VIP guests. The gala dinner raises funds for charities such as the RNLI and Sail 4 Cancer and features entertainment like DJ Sister Bliss. Jörg Hauer of AkzoNobel explained that the event’s charity appeal keeps Awlgrip involved year after year.
Rivergate Marina & Shipyard promoted Australia’s refit facilities at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show. Representatives met captains and owners to highlight new anchorages in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef and emphasised Australia’s cost-competitive refit services. They noted trends like Beach Clubs and submersibles and called for regulatory changes to allow foreign-flagged yachts to charter in Australia.
APSA held its 7th Annual General Meeting and Members Forum at the Monaco Yacht Show, electing new committee members Bryan Tse and YH Fang. The forum discussed APSA’s future and support for a major yacht show in Asia. The evening concluded with a cocktail reception at the Novotel rooftop, sponsored by YACHTZOO and attended by about 100 guests.
Rivergate Marina & Shipyard welcomed a lineup of international superyachts, including MY Aurora, Whistler, Sahana and others, for refits ahead of the southern summer. Project managers noted that captains appreciate Australia’s quality workmanship and the addition of new anchorages in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Rivergate’s Andrew Cannon called for reforms to charter regulations to allow foreign-flagged yachts to charter in Australia.
Burgess Asia introduced a selection of superyachts available for charter in Asia, such as the 77m SILVER FAST, 69m SALUZI, 50.9m NORTHERN SUN and 37m BLISS. The article lists each yacht’s features, guest capacity and charter rate, inviting clients to book winter-season charters through Burgess Asia’s offices.
Yachting Partners International celebrated its 45th anniversary, reflecting on its founders’ vision of partnership and long-term relationships. The article reviews YPI’s growth over four decades, including the expansion of brokerage and charter services and the opening of a Hong Kong office, and looks ahead to future innovation.
The 3rd edition of the Thailand Yacht Show was rescheduled to 22–25 February 2018 after discussions with Thai authorities. The article notes that Thailand’s 2017–2021 marine tourism strategy aims to attract foreign superyachts through regulatory reforms and infrastructure improvements, positioning Asia as a yachting hub.
YPI offered the brand new 31 m Sanlorenzo yacht LES BRUXELLOIS for charter. The yacht provides five cabins for 11 guests, a Jacuzzi, water toys and a hydraulic swim platform. Charter itineraries in Mykonos and the Mediterranean are available with competitive rates.
