The Palma International Boat Show was a four-day event that promoted the nautical sector of the Balearic Islands. The Show was proof of the reactivity of the yachting industry and was the first on-site boat show in Europe for 2021. The event was organised by the Institute for Business Innovation of the Balearic Islands (IDI), the Ministry of Energy Transition, Productive Sectors and Democratic Memory, and the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association (BYBA)
The beautifully outfitted PARAFFIN is a 60.1m (197ft) yacht built in 2001 by Feadship. Thoughtfully refitted in 2010 the yacht has classic, comfortable styling and high-quality entertainment and leisure facilities including a large gym with 360 degree views, a wine cellar, a home cinema and a jacuzzi and is ready to impress. For those who want to relax outside, there is a good amount of shaded deck space and a well-located crow’s nest.
It’s a bumper newsletter for the end of May, but life is still in a state of flux, it seems (according to the IOC) that the Tokyo Olympics which are scheduled to start at the end of July will go ahead. It’s not easy to organise events these days but fortunately there is still plenty of news from our APSA members showing that the yachting industry continues to grow and expand the world over.
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) has been nominated for the Best Superyacht Refit Yard by the 2021 ACREW Superyacht Business Awards. In the ultimate endorsement, these global awards acknowledge and celebrate the best refit and repair businesses in the world.The nominations for this highly coveted award come from an active network of over 15,000 captains and crew within the industry. These leading members of the industry put forward shipyards they believe offer the best refit services and facilities. The yards are evaluated on their communication between captains and crew and being able to provide an efficient refit process overall. Having taken the top prize for Best Australasian Superyacht Marina in ACREW Business Awards in 2020, the results of this year’s awards are much anticipated by the management and 90+ leading marine businesses based onsite at GCCM.
Held over two days, from 15-16 May, the first edition of Beneteau Cup in Asia concluded successfully in Hong Kong with perfect conditions that saw 21 yachts racing together including Mike Simpson on his Oceanis 46.1 Freedom. Despite being launched in the most challenging times, the inaugural Beneteau Cup Hong Kong was a huge success which helped foster a strong community feel among Beneteau owners and their teams. The two-day event was the result of the hard work of numerous parties who helped to make it possible – these included passionate Beneteau owners to whom the event was dedicated, the unconditional support of Beneteau APAC, a professional organisation by the Simpson Marine, and experienced race management by the host partner Aberdeen Boat Club.
A fire has swept through Hong Kong’s Aberdeen South typhoon shelter, damaging over 30 boats and sinking at least 20.The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning at around 2.30am and firefighters used 11 fire boat monitors, eight jets, and mobilised four breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze. Around 35 people were rescued and no one was seriously injured, according to local public broadcaster RTHK. The fire was upgraded to a three-alarm fire two hours later, and was largely extinguished at 8.40am.
At an online presentation reserved for the press, Azimut Yachts unveiled its new Azimut Grande Trideck flagship, the brand’s first yacht with three decks and an expression of the DNA that continues to give the company its signature ability to innovate in terms of design, style and construction. Azimut Grande Trideck has three decks “plus one”. “Plus one” because Trideck has an extra deck in the stern in addition to the traditional three. The result is a cascade of four staggered terraces descending from the Sun Deck to the water’s surface.
We are now half way through the year and while some countries are still experiencing lockdowns, other places are opening up and events are starting to happen. Christophe Ceard (APSA Vice Chairman) recently attended the Palma Superyacht Show and reported that the show was a lively event with some structured gatherings, that definitely helped to kick start the season for the European superyacht community and point the industry in the right direction.
Southeast Asia offers new cruising grounds for many yachts and like a reigning sultan, Singapore sits smack in the middle of these excellent cruising grounds that are both vast and diverse. Singapore is only 1 degree north of the equator and there doesn’t experience severe weather. This means it’s a convenient and safe base for year-round regional cruising and providing endless activities for owner and guests.
Burgess is pleased to announce 3 new charter and sales opportunities: VENTUM MARIS, LIND and LADY E.
