2025

October

Establishing a Southern Africa/Indian Ocean Islands Superyacht Route

Gilbert d’Offay, GM of Asia Pacific Superyachts Seychelles participated in a panel discussion at the inaugural African Boat Conference in Cape Town in October 2025. “Besides offering a sailing venue out of the Med & Caribbean season, Africa has something money cannot buy – culture and biodiversity, and there’s so much potential in this region.” enthused d’Offay. “The focus of the conference has been to establish a robust Southern Africa/Indian Ocean Islands Superyacht Route, an attending this conference has been a truly inspiring experience. It also marks a pivotal moment for the region’s marine sector as the atmosphere was vibrant, drawing over 200 experts, innovators and stakeholders from across the yachting industry.

November

Yacht Racing Forum 2025: 15th Edition

The international yacht racing community gathered in force in Amsterdam on 20–21 November,2025 as the Yacht Racing Forum welcomed a full house of 250 delegates from 26 countries for two days of high-level debate, knowledge sharing, and business.As the sport’s premier B2B platform, the Forum once again proved to be the leading meeting point for brands, event organizers, teams, and suppliers seeking to generate new business leads and explore commercial development opportunities.

November

International Charter Expo Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

The International Charter Expo (ICE) celebrated its 10th year anniversary edition in Amsterdam at EXPO Greater Amsterdam from 12- 14 November 2025. Bringing together more than 600 companies from over 57 countries, this year saw a dramatic increase of Asia-Pacific exhibitors from six in 2024 to 28 companies in 2025.

November

Inaugural 2026 Sydney Charter Show Announces Platinum Partners

Superyacht Australia is pleased to announce the Platinum Partners for the first ever Sydney Charter Show to be held on Sunday 22 and Monday 23 February 2026 at Jones Bay Superyacht Marina. Confirmed Platinum Partners include Ankor Software, Echo Yachts, Jones Bay Superyacht Marina and Pantaenius Australia. Their partnership also extends to the Australian Superyacht Conference, which follows the Charter Show on Tuesday 24 February 2026, heralding a new location, date and with a refreshed format and focus on the future of the superyacht charter industry.

November

The Superyacht Social, Auckland 2025

Superyacht Social 2025 held on November 8th welcomed over 200 guests from more than 30 superyachts from around the world. The evening highlighted why New Zealand remains a key destination on the journey through the South Pacific and beyond — a hub where crew find community, strong support, and a destination that lives up to its “City of Sails” reputation. With growing connectivity and world-class facilities, the South Pacific is becoming an increasingly seamless and accessible playground for yachts, from cruising and charters to maintenance and logistics.

October

Hong Kong Sets Course for Yacht Economy

Hong Kong Boating Industry Association Chair Lawrence Chow and Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association Executive Director Suzy Rayment were interviewed by Dr Stephen Wong Chief Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit about measures announced in the 2025 Policy Address to develop Hong Kong’s yacht economy. The Chief Executive’s Policy Unit hosted a roundtable discussion on the yacht economy in March, gathering insights from industry leaders, Legislative Council members and government bureaus. (Courtesy of Chief Executive’s Policy Unit).

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