GCCM Sponsors Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2024
Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) are proud to be Naming Rights partner of Australia’s newest ocean race – the inaugural GCCM Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2024 which will set sail 1st August.
2024
Maldives and Seychelles Named ‘Top Yachting Destinations’
Among the top six destinations in 2024 for fans of luxury sailing as determined by OceanBeachBulletin.com are the South Asian Island countries of the Maldives and Seychelles.-OceanBeachBulletin.com, is a beach resource for finding out about the best destinations for a seaside getaway, and they recently announced their top six global destinations for fans of luxury sailing. Reporting that luxury sailing is an experience few can shake once tasted, the Bulletin noted two ingredients are vital to a successful experience. First, the vessel and then the second ingredient: the destination. The other four of the destinations were The French Riviera, The Amalfi Coast, the Whitsundays, and British Virgin Islands.
Horizon Open House 2024 and Excellence Award
Horizon Group starts the year with two celebrations, Horizon’s biennial Open House, which is a celebration of yachts, culture and innovation being held at the shipyard’s facilities in Kaohsiung from the 5-7 March, 2024.
Benetti Launch of M/Y M·BYOND
Benetti launched in Livorno M/Y M·BYOND, the third unit in the B.Yond 37M line. With a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, M/Y M·BYOND is equipped with SCR catalytic filters and the innovative Siemens Energy E-Mode Hybrid system that optimizes onboard energy consumption according to specific usage profiles, ensuring a reduction in CO2 and NOx emissions never recorded on a yacht of this category before.
Sanlorenzo 500EXP Visits Hong Kong After 5-Year Circumnavigation
Sanlorenzo 500EXP Visits Hong Kong After 5-Year Circumnavigation
PERSHING GTX116: Sporty Success Story
The new Pershing model continues to be a huge success and the third unit was launched in the port of Fano. With a powerfully sporty character and superlative liveability, this yacht is bursting with innovation and excitement and revolutionises the cruising experience, taking it into a new dimension. This yacht christened “BYEEE…” was built for a European owner and great fan of Ferretti Group boats, so much so that this is his second purchase.
Horizon Yachts Open House 2024
Horizon Yachts is holding their grand event for 2024: The 2024 Open House, from 5-7 March 2024. The Biennial event sees Horizon owners, clients, partners, international media, and family and friends from around the world gathering in Kaohsiung to celebrate Horizon’s latest achievements while learning more about the brand’s strengths and capabilities as a luxury yacht builder.
Burgess’ Asia Team has Another Good Year in 2023
On the Brokerage side, the Asia team advised sellers on the transaction of a 90m+ Oceanco, the 85m Lurssen AMATASIA (now[GIGIA](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/charter-a-yacht/yachts-for-charter/gigia-00007692), for charter with Burgess), the 74m Amels LADY E and the 61m Amels EVENT, while completing the new build and delivery of a 42m Ferretti Custom Line, and progressing the new build of a 38m Rosetti. Burgess also obtained new exclusive sales mandates for the 55m Amels[PAPA](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/papa-10000053), the 52m Codecasa[ATLAS](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/atlas-00004375), the brand new 42m Heysea[SONG OF SONGS](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/song-of-songs-00009834)and a brand new 42M CUSTOM LINE[NAVETTA](https://www.burgessyachts.com/en/buy-a-yacht/yachts-for-sale/navetta-42-10002479).
Chairman’s Message 4 March 2024
Spring is an active time for APSA in Asia, and the next event on the superyacht schedule is APSA member Horizon’s biennial Open House, a celebration of yachts, culture and innovation being held at the shipyard’s facilities in Kaohsiung,5-7 March 2024. Over 100 superyacht owners, agents, brokers, and industry professionals will gather for three days of entertainment, superyacht launches, yacht hops, cocktail parties, and gala dinners.I am very much looking to forward to attending the personalised tours of the Horizon Group’s expanded, cutting-edge shipyard facilities, and the insider’s view to where the magic happens in crafting these world class vessels.
Chairman’s Message 19 January 2024
At the start of 2024 APSA is delighted to welcome two new members. Pantaenius Sail & Motor Insurance has earned the trust of over 100,000 yacht owners worldwide, and this family-owned company has been at the forefront of yacht insurance for more than 50 years. The other new member is Roll Group, which offers yacht transport services through its fleet of versatile RollDock vessels. With specially designed, semi-submersible vessels, Roll Group prides itself on finding solutions and carrying out smaller and large yacht transports worldwide.