2023

The ceremony was held at the Livorno yard to launch FB283, a 62-meter Benetti Full Custom Yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, tailor made for the owner like a bespoke suit. Signing off the entire project from a blank sheet of paper was Giorgio Cassetta, author of the exteriors and interiors. The hull lines are by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

Best wishes to APSA member Kenta Inaba (SYL Japan) who will be competing in the 30 th Rolex China Sea Race (RCSR) which starts tomorrow, 5 April, 2023. Sailing on SHK Scallywag Fuku, owned by Meitatsu Fukumoto and Seng Huang Lee, and skippered by David Witt, the ORMA 60 Trimaran will be sailing under the Hong Kong flag.

Dear APSA Members and Friends

The CAYAGO AG is a technology company based in Stuttgart / Germany. In Bad Salzuflen we build the fastest water sled in the world. The SEABOB. This water sled is powerful and is driven by modern electric technology. This makes it extremely environmentally friendly and a high-quality watercraft. Our customers attach great importance to the highest technical innovation and absolutely high-quality workmanship. We have developed our corporate philosophy from these demands. “High-Performance Technology” Made in Germany through innovation and quality down to the smallest detail. Completely in the sense of our high brand claim “LUXURY WATERTOYS”. The company has recently set up it Asia-Pacific office in Singapore and will be displaying at the Singapore Yachting Festival.

Wade Pearce, Founder of SG Marine Guide, is proud to announce that the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference will take place on 26 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, and will lead into the Singapore Yachting Festival 27-30 April. The conference will bring together leading industry professionals from Singapore and across the region to share insights on Southeast Asia, its cruising regulations and infrastructure, innovations in technology, discuss best practices, and network with like-minded individuals. The conference is a combined effort in association with the Asia Boating Dialogue, supported by ICOMIA and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association.

As part of Travel Cue’s effort to help raise awareness of the Mission to Seafarers (MtS) incredibly important work within both the yachting and the shipping industries, as well as the much-needed funds, Travel Cue has entered two teams of three into the Mission to Seafarers Adventure Race on Japan’s Izu Peninsula. This is a gruelling challenge, spanning over two days in May, which covers some difficult terrain with steep ascents and equally steep descents.

[Sanlorenzo Asia](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Captains Workshop in Hong Kong. The three-day event, which took place from 22 to 24 March 2023, offered an extensive program of training and knowledge sharing for captains and crews of [Sanlorenzo](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/) and [Bluegame](https://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/bluegame-asia/) yachts.

Introducing Elounda Hills, Crete – Greece’s largest island set to welcome first branded residential resort and boutique marina. Camper & Nicholsons Marinas will provide management, operational and branding services to the boutique marina at Elounda Hills, creating a new global destination for yacht owners and enthusiasts.