October

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October

Asia Pacific Boating Managing Editor

Long-time Hong Konger, Andrew Dembina – originally from London – has re-joined _Asia Pacific Boating_(_APB_) and will be leading the magazine as Managing Editor. He has written about yachting for Asian and UK publications, and enjoys deepening insights into the minds of owners, brokers, shipyards and designers of sailing and motor craft, and into ever-morphing marine and yachting trends.

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October

South Pacific luxury yacht charters the perfect winter escape

The South Pacific is a tropical paradise with archipelagos largely untouched by mass tourism. Now, it is possible to see the authentic side of island life and savour the natural world at its finest without leaving behind any modern-day conveniences and comforts on a [luxury yacht charter](https://www.charterworld.com/). Celebrities have long been using luxury yachts to maintain their privacy while on holiday – and the amenities they take with them can vary from a Jacuzzi on the sundeck to a full-blown spa with beauty salon, or a tender garage with submarine and diving centre!

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October

Introducing YACHTNEEDS Marketplace

Think Amazon, but for Yachting. YACHTNEEDS marketplace is finally here! An industry first, custom built platform that brings together 100’s of local, superyacht specific sellers on one easy to use and secure website. Revolutionising and simplifying how the superyacht community shop, yacht crew can search through 1000’s of superyacht specific products on the YACHTNEEDS marketplace by part code, EAN code, barcode, manufacturer, brand, or select from one of hundreds of categories related to each department onboard.

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October

Boutsen Design is Onboard Sailing Yacht CeFeA

Boutsen Design is proud to have been selected as the interior designer the majestic sailing yacht CeFeA, the flagship of the celebrated Solaris Yachts brand. Daniela Boutsen was even prouder to receive the “Best Design” at the Yacht Design & Innovation Awards, and the “Commendation Award” by the Judges at the Boat International’s World Superyachts Awards. The yacht was exhibited at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival as well as at the Monaco Yacht Show, the ultimate luxury rendezvous for the Superyacht international elite clientele.

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October

Thailand Lifts Travel Restrictions for Yachts

New regulations for flying in to Phuket will make it easier for crew changes and the eventual reopening of Thailand scheduled to take place on 1st November. “The Thai government’s aim is to allow all vaccinated crew/ guests to fly into Thailand without the need for Quarantine. Yacht check-in is also scheduled to get easier”, reports Gordon Fernandes in Phuket, co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts.

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October

Chairman’s Message 29 October 2021

The boat shows continue: it’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week, along with the first Virtual Boat Show Sri Lanka, and in November it will be METSTRADE. We know that some of our APSA Members are at FLIBS, and we look forward to hearing their feedback about the show. If you plan to be at METSTRADE, please let us know as APSA Committee Member Gordon Fernandes will be there to represent APSA.

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October

Navim Yacht Lab Designing Beauty

Style is something Navin Group is passionate about and luxury is something that they craft with technology. Navim Group has been designing and manufacturing marine equipment for luxury giga and megayachts, since 1990. In 2011, due to the expansion of the market, Tecnimpianti, a Navim Group company, inaugurated its own Yacht lab; strategically located in Livorno. The division was created, specifically to design equipment for mega and giga yachts and to follow the luxury segment in depth.

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October

New APSA Member: Superyachts 153°

Superyachts 153°was established in response to the growing demand for yacht support to serve vessels arriving in beautiful Australia.To meet an elite level of service, the founders Corina Wilson and Dave Saul have chosen a skilled team from representatives that have served on some of the world’s largest and most exclusive yachts. Superyachts 153°service is as consistent as it is individual, guaranteeing timely responses and intelligent solutions by a team that is available 24/7 to cover all needs during visits on-shore and on-board.

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October

Travel Cue Turns Adversity to its Advantage.

Celebrating a decade in its operations, Travel Cue has weathered economic downturn and the pandemic situation to become a leader in the travel management scene. In 2011, from the ashes of global economic slowdown and rising oil prices, Travel Cue was born.

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