Sea Yachting 14-2 (March-April'19)

Vol. 14 No. 2

March - April 2019

SANLORENZO SX76

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Vol. 14 No. 2

March - April 2019

SANLORENZO SX76

Southeast Asia’s yachting & marine industry magazine www.seayachtingmagazine.com

AUD7.95 HKD45 RM7.90

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SEA Yachting News

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Sanlorenzo presents the SX76 - already cruising in Asia

Previews of the Top of the Gulf Regatta & the Singapore Yacht Show plus news on the Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67, Floeth Yachts and superyacht news from Galileo Maritime Academy.

The concept for the SX76 stemmed from Sanlorenzo’s desire to develop a completely innovative approach to on-board space.

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Sailing Doodles

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Good wind greets 17th RLIR

We trace the origins of Bobby & Laura’s Sailing Doodles journey and how it has become the fourth most subscribed sailing vlog on YouTube.

The esteemed Captain Marty Rijurkis walks us through the week that was for RLIR 2019 with superb race management from PRO Simon James.

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Rob Williams takes a look

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Vega needs our help

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Thailand marine industry unites around single show

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Khun Phorn - East Marine Asia’s longest-serving employee

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Classic Charm in Phang Nga Bay

Rob Williams of Southeast Asia Yachts reviews the new Sealine C390 and the new Moody Deck Saloon 41.

Due to an unfortunate incident during haul-out at PSS shipyard in Satun, historical vessel Vega tipped over and suffered considerable damage.

We review the fourth Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYS), held at Royal Phuket Marina in early January. Kudos all round to Andy Treadwell.

In our continuing series on East Marine Asia’s employees, we prole Jiraporn Na Pankaew, Precision Shipwright Services’ Business Administrator.

Asia Marine invites you to discover the glorious limestone topography of this spectacular region on board L’Orientale, a classic 66ft yacht, built in 1978.

www.seayachtingmagazine.com

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Review: Yanmar 3YM30 marine engine

Three cylinders are better than two, right? The Yanmar 3YM30 proves this point to be true on marine engines.

Sometimes an engine manufacturer just gets it right. The engine has good inherent balance and is fuel efficient and torquey. Features that not only make for a good industrial engine but also a marine unit.

The Yanmar 3YM30 is the most powerful three-cylinder indirect-injection marine engine in the Yanmar lineup. Indirect is where fuel is injected into a small precombustion chamber resembling a snail and then down into the combustion chamber. In small mechanically-injected diesels this enables the engine to meet emission laws that a direct-injection unit wouldn’t.

Trouble is indirect-injection engines have way higher compression ratios than comparable output direct-injection units, so hand starting is out. The old indirect-injection 3GM30, discontinued about a decade ago when the 3YM30 was released on the Oz market, was fitted with hand cranking in addition to the starter motor, which was a bit optimistic considering the engine had a 23:1 compression ratio. But Yanmar doesn’t want its engine owners suffering hernias or strained backs so it has thoughtfully deleted any hand-starting facility. Electric starting with glow plug preheat is king, so you’d better keep the bilge dry!

The Yanmar 3YM30 marine diesel engine is the most powerful threecylinder indirect-injection marine engine in the manufacturer's lineup.

YANMAR 3YM30 MARINE ENGINE Now for the boring bit. The Yanmar 3YM30 develops 28.6hp at 3600rpm or 26.9hp continuous at 3490rpm from its 1115cc OHV engine with gear-driven pushrods and two valves per cylinder. The cylinder bore is 76mm and stroke 82mm, which helps the engine achieve good combustion chamber efficiency. The maximum torque output is 69.5Nm at 2000 to 2500rpm. The engine has an A rating, or up to 500 hours of running per year with a maximum of five per cent Wide Open Throttle operation.

Being freshwater (heat exchanger) cooled the Yanmar 3YM30 has a centrifugal freshwater circulating pump and positive displacement saltwater pump, both at the forward end of the engine for easy access. The standard voltage-regulated alternator pumps out a max 60amp, with an 80amp unit optional.

Complete with mechanical cone-clutch gearbox the Yanmar 3YM30 measures 716mm long by 462mm wide and 618mm high, so it’s pretty compact for its output. The mechanical box has a choice of reduction gear ratios but my recommendation for most yachts is the 2.62:1 ahead and 3.06:1 astern ratio box, which gives more power astern. With box the total dry weight is 133kg.

The SD20 saildrive version has 2.64:1 ratios ahead and astern and only a dog clutch, so don’t try quick shifts from ahead to astern without first letting the engine idle. The total dry weight jumps to 154kg.

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Oil and filter changes should be done annually using either SAE 10W30 or 15W40 oils, the latter better for tropical climates.

ON THE WATER Sometimes it’s way hard to get a hull to test diesels but fortunately my mate Theo has twins in his Lagoon 380 cruising cat. Saildrive models are used and as these are mounted aft of the rudders there’s plenty of space to fit Gori folding props. These simple but absolutely brilliant designs provide an overdrive facility for motorsailing or motoring in calm conditions to maintain the right amount of engine load.

When I tested the engines during a delivery trip from Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River up to Lake Macquarie, they had clocked about 1000 hours each with the only problem being a leaking exhaust gas manifold on one of the engines. Both started instantly hot or cold with no exhaust or oil smoke appearing and across the entire rpm range were quiet and very smooth for three-cylinder engines. And with its massive 22-foot beam the one ahead/one astern technique easily swung the 8.5-tonne hull in its own length.

Once the technique for engaging overdrive had been mastered, we were able to maintain engine load at all rpm, so important for the 3YM30 which should be run continuously at or greater than 2500rpm to prevent cylinder bore glazing from insufficient load. Sensibly the 16.5 x 12in three-bladed props were small enough to allow the engines to reach 3700rpm at WOT with the overdrive off. When on the prop pitch is about 14 inches.

Even at WOT there was no exhaust smoke and the biodiesel added to the straight fuel (up to 10 per cent legal maximum) eliminated any pungent odours we’ve all come to love in the past in following seas.

TRADE-A-BOAT VERDICT I confess I do like the ability to hand start a diesel, as could be done easily with the old direct-injection Lister units, but the plus side of the 3YM30 is that it runs relatively cleanly. Overall its engineering is way ahead of the Listers and just from Theo’s experiences alone its reliability is simply brilliant.

YANMAR 3YM30 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS TYPE Vertical four-stroke water-cooled diesel marine engine MAX HP 28.6 DISPLACEMENT 1.115lt BORE x STROKE 76mm x 82mm CYLINDERS 3 COMBUSTION SYSTEM Indirect injection ASPIRATION Natural ALTERNATOR 12V 60amp DRY WEIGHT 123kg (sans gearbox)

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New Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 Wins Prestigious Christoe Award

Fountaine Pajot’s stunning new Alegria 67 sailing catamaran has won the category of “Best Sailing Multihull Over 15m” at the 2019 Christofle Yacht Style Awards.

The awards, which recognise the very best of the yachting industry in Asia and internationally, were announced on 10 January at a gala ceremony at Café Del Mar Phuket attended by a swag of yachting VIPs and industry dignitaries.

The ceremony coincided with the opening day of the Thailand Yacht Show & Rendezvous with both events serving to confirm Phuket’s status as southeast Asia’s yachting hub.

Launched in mid-2018, the Alegria 67 is the jewel in the crown of Fountaine Pajot’s exclusive Flagship Class range and redefines luxury cruising.

Designed to deliver outstanding performance at sea, the new Alegria 67 is the remarkable culmination of the shipyard’s technological advances and innovative concepts, specifically designed for optimal safety and offshore performance.

The internationally acclaimed naval architecture partnership of Berret Racoupeau designed the catamaran with no compromises on comfort or volume and have delivered generous living areas and a stunning contemporary design aesthetic.

The catamaran has an exceptionally spacious Lounge Deck easily accessible from both sides of the cockpit and fitted with a decadent lounge setting and day beds located aft of the twin steering stations. The innovative design revolutionises the traditional flybridge concept and emphasises the shipyard’s philosophy of sharing the cruising experience.

Similarly, the main cockpit has been designed for large groups with a dining table to accommodate up to 12 guests, while the forward cockpit has additional lounges and the option of an integrated spa.

The catamaran’s breathtaking interior features a soft and elegant aesthetic with muted contemporary tones, superior quality finishes and expansive windows to enhance the natural light throughout the catamaran.

Available in a variety of layouts, the Alegria 67 is ideal for luxurious private cruising or exclusive charter operations. The Maestro version features an exquisite master suite that shatters all benchmarks set by other catamarans in her class with its unprecedented space, beautiful ensuite and stunning luminosity. Each of the four double guest cabins in this version is also surprisingly large with island beds, private ensuites and abundance of storage.

The charter version affords six double cabins (or five double plus one twin), each with their own private ensuites, and both the Maestro and Charter versions offer the option of the remarkable modern galley to be located on the main level or below deck for optimised saloon space.

The Alegria 67 promises to continue Fountaine Pajot’s reputation for outstanding performance at sea, with maximum stability and superb balance for outstanding comfort underway and at anchor.

Further information on the Christofle Yacht Style Awards can be obtained at www.luxuo.com/awards. Details on the Alegria 67 and other Fountaine Pajot power and sailing catamarans are available by contacting Multihull Solutions on 1300 855 338 (within Australia) or +61 7 5452 5164, emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au or visiting the website at www.multihullsolutions.com.au.

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Inclusivity at the heart of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Photos by Scott Murray

Inclusivity has been at the heart of Thailand's Top of the Gulf Regatta since it was first sailed in 2005, 16 years ago. Organisers have focusSed on supporting sailing across a diverse range of boat types, sizes, and abilities. From the 7-foot Optimist for youth sailors to Lasers (radial, standard and 4.7), 29ers and 49ers, 420s and 470s, and beach catamarans, a wide range of dinghies have taken part in the regatta over the years, and continue to do so to this day. In addition to ocean multihulls, the keelboat classes range from cruising monohulls and IRC racers to the popular one-design 25-foot Platus and the grand prix TP52s and similar-type boats which over the years have seen some of Asia's best yachtsmen compete for the title and the penultimate event on the AsianYachting Grand Prix.

In recent years organizers have worked with the Windsurfing Association of Thailand and welcomed windsurfs, as well as hosting the Asian Championships for the RS-One class on multiple occasions. Three years ago radio controlled boat racing was introduced with the IOM Class and remains a popular class with more than 20 competitors from around the world competing each year, and last year, for the first time, kiteboard racing was introduced in conjunction with the Kiteboard Association of Thailand which saw Forumla Kite and Twin Tip racers competing.

The 2019 Top of the Gulf Regatta Regatta presented by Ocean Marina will take place 30th April to 5th May, 2019 and will be based at Ocean Marina Yacht Club – the premier marina complex in the Gulf of Thailand and the largest marina in South East Asia with in-water capacity for 455 boats.

Racing will take place in five course areas located off Ocean Marina, each with their own dedicated race management catering to the diverse line-up of up to 16 classes this year.

New for 2019 is the introduction of Para Sailing.

Ocean Marina, in their drive to support grassroots sailing in the country and open up sailing to everyone, have bought eight S\V14 dinghies – a two-person dinghy designed by Simonis Voogd, specifically for people with disabilities. Built by FAREAST YACHTS in China, this will be the first fleet of S\V14s in the world and Ocean Marina will take delivery before the regatta and run the inaugural Thailand S\V14 Para Sailing Championship over four days during the regatta.

Working closely with the Thai Paralympic Committee, the long-term goal is to support the establishment of a Thai Para Sailing Team which can represent Thailand and compete regional and global sailing events in the future.

The Top of the Gulf Regatta's 2019 Notice of Race is live at https://topofthegulfregatta.com/notice-ofrace and the Sailing Instructions will be published on the website approximately 15 days before the racing starts.

Entries can now be made online at https://topofthegulfregatta.com/enter-online.

For more information about the regatta, visit https://www.topofthegulfregatta.com or follow the event's facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/topofthegulfregatta.

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The Premier Yachts You Don’t Want to Miss @ SYS 2019

After last year’s record-breaking Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) - all the major dealers reported exceptional sales - SYS 2019 is shaping up to be even bigger and better.

Organizers Verventia promise visitors a showcase of more yacht premieres than ever before, as well as a luxury lifestyle extravaganza and a vibrant social calendar. With more than 16,000 visitors expected over the 4-day event, there will be something for everyone, with a wider range of activities for couples, families and groups of friends alike.

So, whether you’re new to yachting or already a seasoned sailor, there will be plenty for you to see, try out, and enjoy at SYS. At the Floating Leisure Hub, more adventurous visitors will have a chance to participate in ‘live’ demonstrations of the latest toys - jet skis, submersibles, inflatables, day boats and fishing equipment, etc.

The marina will come alive each night as an endless flow of yacht parties get underway. Visitors will certainly be spoilt for choice as they indulge in the luxurious yachting lifestyle at SYS 2019.

And if you are visiting the Show from abroad, look no further than staying at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, a brand new five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of the city’s civic district As the Official Hotel Partner, we have secured a truly fantastic package with exclusive benefits for show visitors. Beautifully conserved architecture lifted with a modern touch and bespoke hospitality, it is only a short drive away to ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. What’s more, the hotel is directly connected to the extraordinary Capitol Theatre, the setting of the 2019 SYS Gala & Asia Boating Awards. Special guests and glamorous VIPs will mingle with the great and the good of the global yachting industry on Wednesday 10th April, the eve of the official opening.

As we countdown to SYS 2019, the yacht line-up is constantly welcoming new additions of the latest models on the market that will be headlining the Show this year, here are just a few highlights:

AZIMUT 66

At 28 meters square, the prestigious Azimut Yachts Hong Kong presents, in the 66, one of the largest flybridge area of its class and offers owners themed interior customisation options.

PALM BEACH GT50

Speed, sunshine and strength – the Palm Beach GT50 embodies all these and more as she makes her way to the Show in her Asian debut shortly after her launch in February this year.

PRINCESS F45

Loyal supporter Princess Yachts, together with local dealer Boat Lagoon Yachting will present the Princess F45, making her Asian debut at the Show.

SANLORENZO SD126

Presented by Simpson Marine, one of the yacht show’s first exhibitors and Sanlorenzo’s Asian dealer, the Sanlorenzo SD126 will be on display for the first time in Asia.

About the Singapore Yacht Show

The Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) is Asia’s leading yachting and boating lifestyle show, fully supported by the global yachting industry and the Singapore Tourism Board. The four-day event provides nautical lifestyle seekers with an unrivalled opportunity to discover some of the world's finest superyachts and best-known boating brands in a highly social, fun-filled setting (www.singaporeyachtshow.com).

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Superyacht arrivals reach a new record in Thailand

Asian governments have been hard at work improving the facilities and easing the regulations to attract more superyachts to cruise in the region and spend time in their marinas. The value of this category of marine tourism is high and brings with it many benefits for the economy generally, the tourist industry and the people employed in the wide range of support industries.

In Thailand this has resulted in a welcome increase in visiting superyachts, reaching an all -time peak in Phuket where the largest superyacht marina in the region is located. This month Yacht Haven Marina has hosted 36 superyachts which, if put in line bow to stern, would cover a distance of 1,582 meters, almost a mile long!

Anthony Gould, CEO of Galileo Maritime Academy based in Phuket, commented “This all-time record for any marina in Asia is the result of many factors including government actions, but also the sheer beauty and abundance of pristine anchorages and remote islands of Pang Nga Bay, the Mergui Archipelago, the islands of the Andaman Sea as well as those around Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam. “ “Thailand has become the central hub for much of this industry and has a well-developed infrastructure at the heart of the finest cruising areas, including the only Asia based maritime academy for superyacht crew which is accredited by the UK government Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and approved to issue MCA certification to ship’s crew.”

Most of the 36 superyachts currently based in Yacht Haven Marina have their crew trained and certified at Galileo Maritime Academy and many new recruits to the industry have started their careers through Galileo.

This is a strategic benefit to the industry and enables these quality driven private yachts to refresh and recruit the best graduates in the industry and whose qualifications are recognised in all 174 member countries of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

The many thousands of luxury superyachts that have operated in the crowded and congested marinas and anchorages of the Florida coast, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas are now beginning to explore the remote and quiet beauty of the countless islands and low-cost marinas of Thailand and the Asia Pacific region. Galileo Maritime Academy is right there in the centre providing the same high standards of crew training and recruitment that those owners and captains have previously thought only to exist in European and US waters.

Further information contact Anthony Gould or Dan Ashburn Anthony@GalileoMaritimeAcademy.com or Dan@GalileoMaritimeAcademy.com

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Sanlorenzo Presents

the SX76,

already cruising in Asia

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impson Marine has always held a prestigious brand portfolio as shown in its representation of Sanlorenzo Yachts, Italian bespoke yacht and superyacht builder.

A year-and-a-half ago in our July-August edition (#12.4), we featured the Sanlorenzo SL78 and it was one of most well-received issues ever.

Simpson has always done its best to help bring yachts to the Southeast Asian region that while common in the Mediterranean may not have been seen or showcased here.

On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, Sanlorenzo introduced the SX76 along with another notable innovation, the SL102 Asymmetric.

The concept for the SX76 stemmed from Sanlorenzo’s desire to develop a completely innovative approach to on-board space, so the Zuccon studio was chosen for the exterior lines, and Piero Lissoni (the Art Director of the company), for the interior design which was officially presented at Cannes Yachting Festival 2018.

The SX76 is an intelligent synthesis between the classic motor yacht with a flybridge, of which Sanlorenzo continues to be one of the global trendsetters, and the recent and growing Explorer model, thus it encapsulates the total “family feeling” of the SX line, while keeping all the stylish features of the SX88.

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effective and optimal interior/exterior access, a feature increasingly requested by the most experienced and knowledgeable owners.

The boat is a perfect integration between aesthetics and functionality. The hull has a very seaworthy high bow, maintaining a profile that descends towards the stern. The superstructure featuring ample glazed surfaces harmoniously integrates the "voids" of the windows into the "full" areas of the structure.

The wheelhouse located on the upper deck in the flybridge, has a windshield, and if necessary, can be enclosed sideways by double-hung windows, while the whole stern area of the bridge can be enclosed by a series of strataglass panels.

The wheelhouse is situated on the flybridge, thereby freeing the living room area at the bow on the main deck, which can therefore be dedicated to the dining room adjacent to the kitchen (available in a fully enclosed version or as an open-space kitchen) In another version designed by Piero Lissoni, the main deck interior becomes a single open environment which houses a continuous living area, including the living room, dining room and open kitchen.

The bow area on the main deck is fully equipped to offer a livable, convivial, and relaxing space with a large sunbed, which can be converted into a very private and shaded dining area with an awning. In the triangle of

SX76 is an intelligent synthesis between the classic motor yacht with a flybridge, of which Sanlorenzo continues to be a global trendsetter.

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the extreme bow sits another sunbed surrounded by comfortable cushions.

The swimming platform at the stern, is four steps lower compared to the main deck, and houses the four-metre tender and a jet-ski.

Moreover, harmoniously hidden in the profile of the extension of the left handrail, is the crane to move the two toys without cluttering the area with technical gear. Once freed from the tender, the vast platform, which extends out on to the water surface, becomes an extraordinary beach club of over 18 square metres, furnished with sun umbrellas and sun-loungers.

The SX76 lower deck offers accommodation in four double cabins. The owner's suite is at the center of the ship, while the VIP suite is at the bow, and the other two-bed guest cabin is on the starboard side. The crew cabin is located at the stern of the owner's suite, with direst access to the engine room thanks to the IPS 1050 transmission of 596kW/800hp, which was moved much further aft than traditional axle transmissions.

Among the other innovative elements already successfully applied on the larger SX88, which was presented as the first in the SX range one year ago and is due to arrive in Asia in early autumn 2019, the new SX76 offers: • •

An advanced construction process with prefabricated elements and an open hull assembly A fiberglass hull and carbon fiber super structure

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Motorization consisting of two Volvo Penta IPS 1050 A semi-displacement hull of 22 knots with great flexibility of use from displacement to fast displacement, tested in the naval pool of Wageningen (Holland), for optimi zation with motorization Reversed superstructure windshield and front glass

The SX76 came about in the Sanlorenzo style office, where the creative contributions of Luca Santella, creator of the SX line, and the Zuccon International Project studio, took care of the layout and the exterior lines, while Piero Lissoni proposed the special edition interior by which the first SX76 unit was created. The waterlines were ensured by Lou Codega, the American designer, internationally known for fast and ocean fishing boats.

"From my point of view,” states Bernardo Zuccon, “the SX76 is a splendid interpretation of the relationship between man and the sea.

Boating maximizes this relationship and boats designed to live in close contact with the sea are the right boats. The SX range pushes this relationship to the maximum. Our work consisted in making the most use of the available space and ensuring, while reducing the size, a formal balance without losing the functional one. The challenge for SX76 was to get the same features as the larger SX88 without altering its style balance. It is an expression of the merging of the legendary and ordinary relationship between form and function."

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The SX76, on a smaller scale, highlights the concepts displayed in the SX88, of an open-space yacht, a "social" boat that develops into a unique and continuous environment from stern to bow where the interior living space is maximized with the open kitchen, adjacent to the dining room, next to the living area, There is seamless continuity between the interior and exterior, thanks to the large windows overlooking the sea.

The décor of the first boat was a perfect example of Lissoni’s clean and elegant style combining elegance and simplicity, in a space characterized by soft and neutral colours flooded, on each side, by natural light creating a warm atmosphere with a homey feel. This also contributes to the decision, in contrast, not to adapt the furnishings to the areas, but rather to place them freely as in a house where design styles are combined as icons of the great masters and object trouvé, while seeking a maximum visual impact.

The picturesque staircase designed specifically by Lissoni for the SX76, acts as a sinuous and continuous line flowing into the lower deck, going back up to the flybridge, across the main deck without any interruption.

Another important factor of the SX76 is the close collaboration Sanlorenzo has with companies that represent excellence in international design and who have adapted the technical specifications, materials and construction solutions of their products to marine needs. Among these, Boffimade a

significant contribution to the bathrooms and kitchens onboard.

The SX76 was built at the historic shipyard of Ameglia where the Sanlorenzo headquarters are located, and it has already received a strong response from international ship-owners who have already purchased the first eight yachts.

Enquire with the team at sanlorenzo@ simpsonmarine.com.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 23.35 m Beam: 6.60 m Draught @ full load: 1.56 m Fuel tank capacity: 4,000 l Water tanks capacity: 1300 l Engines: 2 x IPS 1050 Volvo (800 HP) Generators: 1 x 25 Kw Maximum speed: 22 knots Cruising speed: 20 knots Economic speed: 12 knots

SUSTAINABILITY Infusion/laminating system Class A++ systems onboard LED lighting Biochrome Sustainable leather More efciency in propulsion Efciency of the hull Thermal insulation

The Zuccon International Project studio took care of the layout & the exterior lines, while Piero Lissoni created the special edition interior by which the first SX76 unit was created.

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SAILING

DOODLES B Sailing Doodles has made quite a journey since they started as they now have 25 million views with an average of 100,000 views per video.

obby White and his partner Laura have become quite well-known in these parts for their YouTube channel Sailing Doodles, the fourth most watch sailing vlog on YouTube.

But how did they become so popular, so fast?

Let’s start at the beginning. Bobby was born and raised in Dallas, Texas; a corporate pilot for two decades, he spent time overseas, including four years in Abuja, Nigeria, and another in Dubai but he had been back in Texas for five years flying Gulfstreams for a wealthy family to their vacation homes in the US and Caribbean when he suffered a stroke that ended his flying career.

One morning, in September 2015, Bobby woke up with a severe headache and took Ibuprofen, a blood thinner, not realizing he had a brain bleed going on. Picking up the phone to text his girlfriend at the time, Bobby realized he couldn’t read, so he knew something was very wrong, He was able to drive himself to an urgent-care facility, who rushed him to a hospital where he had a CAT scan and they realized he had suffered a Hemorrhagic stroke. He was soon put on a helicopter headed for a Dallas hospital that specializes in brain trauma. He spent eleven

days in neuro ICU, undergoing three different procedures. The result was he lost his medical license to fly. By that time, Bobby figured he had flown 7,000 flight hours and approximately 2,000,000 nautical miles.

Bobby had to reteach himself how to read, and that took about two months. The first three months after post-stroke are extremely critical and patients need to be pro-active, otherwise they don’t recover much more after those first three months Bobby’s mother is a successful realtor, so he thought he would give that a whirl, but he lasted eight months. He hated it, “the most stressful job I ever had” he says.

One day, Bobby was listening to the Sailing Podcast (no longer active) and Riley and Elayna from the Sailing Vagabonde were being interviewed (they had 100,000 YouTube subscribers at that time, now they have 570,000).

Bobby had done some lake sailing and chartered boats in the Caribbean so he started following them. Bobby decided if the Sailing La Vagabonde folks could do it, so could he, so he sold everything he owned except for a few clothes and created Sailing Doodles, named after his two Labradoodles, Maverick and Goose.

He went to Houston and paid US$24,000 for a 37ft C & C (1984) and put

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another $4,000 into upgrading the boat. Within a month of buying her, he set sail with his friend Megan on Ruff Seas out of Galveston Bay and they sailed across the Gulf of Mexico in seven days to the Florida Keys. They then continued on through the Bahamas and into the US Virgin Islands.

“In hindsight, you don’t really know what you need in a cruising boat until you’ve gone cruising, Ruff Seas didn’t carry enough fuel or water, had a deep draft for its size — not suitable for the Bahamas — but it was a fast boat.”

Bobby’s goal with Sailing Doodles was just to offset expenses and the original plan was to sail around for a year and then sell the boat

a job delivering a Lagoon 440 from St Maarten to Florida. He had his boat under contract to sell, and then the guy who was going to buy it backed out at the last minute. Hurricane Maria then ravaged Puerto Rico and damaged Ruff Seas, practically beyond repaid. Bobby ended up giving the boat away, as the mast was broken and she had considerable hull damage.

At this point Sailing Doodles was covering Bobby’s living expenses. He was posting once a week, and he was getting more and more comfortable with his sailing skills. But with Ruff Seas out of commission, Bobby didn’t have enough cash to buy another boat, so he thought about turning Sailing Doodles into a travel blog,

using the experience he had learned to get a job as crew on another boat.

He first met Laura, his Sailing Doodles partner, at a regatta in St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. She was working there as a traveling nurse, and a mutual friend introduced them through Instagram. The irony being that Laura was an ICU nurse who took care of stroke patients; Laura was impressed that Bobby chose not to be sidelined by his injury, if anything it empowered him, so Laura decided to keep tabs on him.

Bobby sailed on Ruff Seas until June of 2017 when he left her in Puerto Rico as he took

and picked Thailand as his first destination.

He flew to Thailand in September of 2017, and one of his YouTube viewers said he should talk with Ron Patston of Gulf Charters.

Bobby contacted Ron and asked if he could interview him and do a tour of his Island Spirit boat manufacturing company. The video received 50,000 views in the first days after it was posted, so an idea gestated; Gulf Charters had a boat sitting in Vancouver for three years that Ron was trying to get over to Thailand to put in his company’s charter fleet. Ron told Bobby the boat was his as long as he brought it to Ocean Marina by the end of August 2018.

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Bobby and Laura will be back in Thailand in early March to take part in the first Sailing Doodles Flotilla March 10th-17th, co-hosted by Island Spirit Charters.

Bobby jumped on the boat on October 27, 2017, it was a 50ft Beneteau called White Squall and it had just had an extensive refit.

Laura had decided to join his journey five days before. Bobby left Comox on Vancouver Island on October 29th and picked up Laura in Bellingham, Washington, on November 2nd. Laura had become burnt out after doing relief work in the Caribbean after the hurricane season (the couple hadn’t seen each other since they first met in April though Bobby invited her to sail a few times). Laura had been nursing in Alaska but left to learn to sail and find a job in the Caribbean.

The original idea was that Laura was going to be Sailing Doodles crew for two months and then she would start nursing in Florida.

Apparently, she had been looking for a guy who wanted to sail for a decade. Laura’s original leg of the journey was from Bellingham to Coos Bay Oregon, but she quickly became hooked and decided she wanted in for the long haul.

Sailing Doodles opened up the crossing to their viewers, they rented out cabins to them and they could sail with them for a set rate per night, which included their meals but they were expected to do night shifts and help with chores on the boat. This extra cash help cover things like marina fees. The most they had on board at one time was three other crew. When they first started cruising down the west coast of the US not many people wanted to join them, but once they got to La Paz, Mexico, interest picked up.

They did “Meet & Greets” along the way with fans and their subscribers would bring food, batteries, movies and hard drives, anything they thought would make their trip more comfortable and set them up for success.

The stayed in Mexico for three months, Bobby’s dogs stayed with them during that time as they waited out the cyclone season. They set sail from Cabo St Lucas in Mexico for Hiva Oa in the Marquesas in French Polynesia on March 17, 2018, doing 2700nm in 17 days, with good wind almost all the way.

They spent a month traveling through French Polynesia and Gulf Charters helped them plan their route. They moved on to Tuamotu, Bora Bora, Niue, Tonga and then Fiji, where they spent a month. Bobby figures they spent a third of their journey at sea. After sailing to Vanuatu, they had a hard eight-day journey to Papua, New Guinea, with rough seas and rough wind all the way, the crossing was rougher than their 17-day sail from Mexico to Hiva Oa. Next, they sailed through the Strait of Torrez off the coast of northern Australia.

They then spent a month traveling through Indonesia entering at Saumlaki in the south east and leaving at Belitung in the northwest. Their sailing schedule hinged on weather windows, so they did miss chances to explore many beautiful destinations.

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Their Pacific crossing was relatively incident free when it came to boat maintenance. Their throttle cable broke in French Polynesia, so Ron sent them a new one. Things started to get tricky once they left Bali though, just as two Gulf charter students had jumped on board. Their autopilot failed and then their starter quit on the motor going into Singapore, so they sailed very slowly in pitch black across the Singapore Straits where Ron met them at One Degree 15 marina with a new autopilot and helped fix their motor. Ron then sailed back with them and another Gulf Charters student through Malaysia and into Ocean Marina. They arrived at August 31st at 1:45pm, making their deadline and they flew home on September 8th.

Their viewers, depending on their PATREON sponsorship, could track Sailing Doodles live through their Garmin tracker and even send them text messages, so people were giving them everything from cooking recipes to weather forecasts. Laura compared their followers to family, who wanted to help in any way they could to make sure they had a safe & successful delivery.

Thad Eacret was their longest crew mate as he was with them for a week in Mexico and stayed with them for almost three months all the way to Fiji. They only had problems with one crew mate, who sailed with them for 17 days from the US into Mexico.

Despite all their wonderful experiences and adventures there is one irony that lingers, most people go on this type of journey to get away from the trappings and technology of modern society. But Sailing Doodles was dependent on modern technology to fund their journey and it wasn’t easy, in the Marquesas, it took Bobby 17 hours to upload a video.

And the journey was hard work, not just

the navigation, boat maintenance and dealing with the weather conditions but documenting the journey. For every hour of footage Bobby would shoot only two minutes of it would make it to the vlog and Bobby could spend up to six hours a day editing footage and then God knows how many hours trying to upload episodes, depending on their Internet connection. They did an episode on Sailing Doodles called “the business of vlogging” to give their subscribers an idea what they were up against.

Bobby and Laura will be back in Thailand in early March to take part in the first Sailing Doodles Flotilla March 10th-17th, co-hosted by Island Spirit Charters (former Gulf Charters Thailand). They have made quite a journey since they started as they now have 25 million views with an average of 100,000 views per video. They have the fourth most subscribers of any sailing vlog on YouTube.

Bobby can be reached via bobby@ sailing.doddles.com and you can follow Laura on her Instagram account @SailingDoodles. If you are interested to join the Flotilla in March, please send an email to events@groupislandspirit.com.

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Setting Sail Since the Royal Langkawi International Regatta’s inception 17 years ago, the main aim has always been to provide competitive and enjoyable racing for all crews, irrespective of the design or vintage of yacht. In this year’s regatta, thirty-five racing teams battled it out over five days, on picturesque Bass Harbour and coastal courses. The fleet was split into seven classes, ranging from newbies to regulars, all excited about fighting over their class titles.

Teams competed for the Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy (Racing Class), the LADA-IRC Challenge Trophy (IRC 1 class), RLIR-IRC2 Challenge Trophy (IRC 2 class), Langkawi Sports Trophy (Sportsboat class), the Commodore’s Challenge Cup (Club Cruising Class) as well as the Malaysia Multihull Challenge Cup (Multihull class).

The rivalry between Kevin Whitcraft's defending champion TP52 THA 72 and Ray Roberts TP52 Team Hollywood continued, but they faced stiff competition from two Royal Malaysian Armed Forces Sail Association yachts, DK47 Uranus skippered by Mohd Masyuri, and the Farr 520 Zuhal skippered by Norhafisam, plus Dato Khalilur Rahman’s DK 46 Janda Baik skippered by Khairul Zakaria, all vying for the handicap stakes.

Ten different design yachts sailed in the IRC 1 class, all trying to make it difficult for Vincent Chan's Malaysian Team on theirTitan 36 Mata Hari to defend their title. Kazuki Kihara's First 40.7 Char Chan (Ex Karasu and multiple King's Cup winner) settled on 2nd place last year, after count back and expect them to be on pace again. Scott Bradley's Sydney 40 East Marine Emagine, preformed with distinction in 2017 and returns with a new mast this time around. Geoff Masters Mills 41 Meraki is aiming to improve on 3rd place last year and John Kara's Beneteau First 45 Insanity is always in the mix.

Newcomers Alexey Mashkin's Cookson 12m MegaZip, Andrew McDermott's Corby 36 Jessandra II and Jega Muniandy's MC31 Kannu, hope to leave their mark on the title. Max Palleschi's IOR Farr 40 Prime Factor plus the Russian Stanislav Pechenkin's IOR Farr 43 Uminoko can never be discounted in mixed company.

After running successful racing campaigns in the Philippines during the 90s and at the ripe ole age of 80 plus, Richard (Dick) Morris Schock 35 Salina makes a return in the IRC 2 class, but is sailing against Niels Degenkolw’s, multiple RLIR winning X 3/4 ton Mk2

Phoenix. If Jeremy Camps Impala 28 OOD The Blue Angel and Stuart Williamson's First 34.7 APW Endeavour of Whitby are up for the challenge, they could add their name to the RLIR IRC 2 Challenge Trophy.

The Sportsboat class are returning after a year away and four Malaysian teams representing UMT, Navy 1, MSA Team and the Royal Selangor Yacht Club are racing the nippy Platu

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25s and looking forward to earning the bragging rights and being presented with the Langkawi Sports Trophy for the New Year.

Two high powered multihulls are going head to head: John Newnham’s Twin Sharks has won many Phuket regattas in the Firefly 850 Sports Class over the last few years, while Dan Fidock’s giant slaying Moore 36 Fugazi overcome the ORMA 60 SHK Scallywag FUKU at

the King’s Cup in December. Bob McIntyre’s Stealth 13 Allegro will be keeping them honest and capable of out doing them both, if the conditions are suitable.

Eight yachts were divided into the Club Cruising and Ocean Rover Classes based on handicaps and vintage. Rama Menon’s Dehler 38 VG Offshore, Chris Mitchell's Naut 40 Lady Bubbly and Tristram Denyer’s Baveria 37 Iseulta

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have performed with distinction before, while newcomers Effindi Ismail’s SunOdyssey 37 Luna/Nafi, Tong Jian Quan’s Slipper 42 YBC Atom, Keith Miller’s Harmony 38 Sade 2 plus the Malaysian Armed Forces Contessa 32 Marikh could upset their plans and all are capable of securing the title on their day.

A’dale Adham Ayahudin’s Oyster 55 Chantique and Datuk Richard Curtis’ 100-yearold Bristol Pilot Cutter Eveline, would like to honour the passing of legendary crew member KP Waran with a win. Jack Christensen’s Bavaria 49 Linda has regularly competed in the Ocean Rover class and could throw a spanner into the works.

Folding Sail Thirty-five racing teams split over seven classes battled it out over five days in picturesque Bass Harbour and on coastal courses.

On the final day, two point-to-point races were conducted in Bass Harbour, for all classes, except the Sports boats and they produced a wonderful and climatic end to the regatta. Some boats were carrying wounds from earlier races and once the first race results were announced, decided to call it a day, as they couldn’t improve on their placings. Quite often this regatta has had its light air moments but this year the average breeze strength was in the mid-teens and although some damage must be expected almost everyone has enjoyed the regatta.

With a master stroke performance, Ray Roberts and his talented crew on the TP52

Team Hollywood swept the IRC Racing class, with nine wins out of ten races, to clinch the Prime Ministers Challenge Trophy for the 7th time. Although the two-time defending champion, Kevin Whitcraft's TP52 THA 72 never gave up and was out pointed on the windward beats, they kept the pressure on and stringed together a matching row of 2nd places, but had to hand the trophy over to Ray Roberts. Dato Khalilur Rahman's DK 46 Janda Baik skippered

by Khairul Zakaria hung on to 3rd overall to claim the Malaysian “bragging rights” over the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces DK47 Uranus skippered by Mohd Masyuri and the Farr 520 Zuhal, skippered by Norhafisam, who ended up in 4th and 5th respectively.

On the first race on the final day, Scott Bradley’s Sydney 40 East Marine Emagine finally came through for victory on the short courses by 19 seconds but with Vincent Chan’s all Malaysian team on his Titan 36 Mata Hari correcting out in 2nd place and winning the last race, they slammed the door shut on the other competitors, to win the hotly contested LADA-IRC Challenge Trophy by 6 points. This is the sixth time Mata Hari has won an IRC title. The Russians on Alexey Mashkin’s Cookson 12m MegaZip, ended their winning streak to settle on 2nd overall with Bradley’s East Marine Emagine finishing on the podium in 3rd.

By hammering home two more race wins, Stuart Williamson’s First 34.7 APW Endeavour of Whitby, took home the RLIRIRC2 Challenge Trophy and deprived 2nd place Niels Degenkolw’s X 3/4ton Mk2 Phoenix from winning an eighth title. With a series of breakages, including a man overboard, Jeremy Camps Impala 28 OOD The Blue Angel and Richard Morris Schock 35 Salina ended up in 3rd and 4th places, respectively.

There was only one race on the final day for the Sportsboat class. Although Harisfabillah’s Navy 1 ended Muhd Uzzair Amin's MSA Team winning streak, it came a little to, as the MSA Team had already won the Langkawi Sports Trophy, with a day to spare. As a consolation prize Harisfabillah’s Navy 1 finished 2nd overall, with Rizal Mahadi Sazli (Tom) Royal Selangor Yacht Club Team, taking 3rd place.

All three multihulls were rearing to go, on the final showdown. As they are far apart on the race course, it’s sometimes hard to tell who was the race winner. But when PRO Simon James announced that Dan Fidock’s Moore 36 Fugazi had beaten John Newnham’s Firefly 850 Sports Twin Sharks by 5 seconds, the overall placings were decided and Fidock’s Fugazi won the Malaysia Multihull Challenge Cup on their first attempt. This is a real testament for the

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Multihull handicap system, pitting a 36ft oneoff custom trimaran, against the smaller Firefly 850 Sports catamaran and ending up only seconds apart on corrected time. As they both have suffered sail damage, it was time to call it a day and go back to lick their wounds. This left Bob McIntyre’s Stealth 13 Allegro to circulate alone and win the last race but have been outclassed by the dueling leaders for 3rd overall.

Back in 2014 Frank Pong’s RP75 Jelik set the Round the Islands race record at 02:14:53, on the 28nm outer course. On the third day of this regatta, Dan Fidock’s Moore 36 Fugazi, despite a back-row start, cut their way through the pack and disappeared over the horizon.

Their downwind start in a 15-18 knot northeasterly, soon increased to over 20 knots on the southern reaching stretch and apart from some patchy conditions in the lee of Palau Beras Besar, they put the hammer down, on the beat back up Kuah Harbour and finished at 11:39:20, kaking 02:04:20 in total to complete the course, 10:33 from Jelik's record and setting a new RLIR “Round the Islands” record.

There was no stopping the Malaysian Armed Forces Contessa 32 Marikh, skippered

by Hasani Hassan, when they have the bit between the teeth. Second and first place finishes on the final day, sealed the deal in the Club Cruising class allowing them to go home with the Commodore’s Challenge Cup. By winning the first race and 3rd place in the second race, elevates Rama Menon’s Dehler 38 VG Offshore into 2nd overall and relegates Tristram Denyer’s Baveria 37 Iseulta down to 3rd overall.

Keith Miller's Harmony 38 Sade 2 provided the points separation, to juggle the placing’s but doesn’t improve themselves beyond 4th overall.

By excelling in the windy conditions and never finishing below 2nd place, A’dale Adham Ayahudin’s Oyster 55 Chantique defended the Ocean Rover title for the fourth time. Although Jack Christensen’s Bavaria 49 Linda traded first and second places on the final day with Chantique, it comes a little too late in

the proceedings, to make a difference and 3rd overall is the best they could hope for. Two 3rd places for Datuk Richard Curtis' 100-year-old Bristol Pilot Cutter Eveline, didn't deter them from taking 2nd overall.

A new bravery award was established to honour the passing of the legendary Chantique and Eveline crew member KP Waran was gratefully accepted by Richard Curtis for being the jack of all trades and faithful crew member on Eveline, plus an almost adopted son of the Waran family.

The special “Tunku Abdullah Sportsmanship” award, in memory of the late Regatta Founding Chairman and RLYC Commodore Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, is voted for by the participants and awarded for competitiveness, fair racing and comradeship, both on and off the water. This year the award goes to the Russians on Alexey Mashkin’s Cookson 12m MegaZip. Wow! What a difference a windy regatta makes on camaraderie between the teams, helping each other out with spare parts and sails, so they can continue racing. Crews have to buckle down and perform the sail handling drills, to be successful or incur big losses. There is a lot of wet and tired crews but they are always ready to party and celebrate the sailor’s New Year. A special mention goes out to ASP Sarebjit Singh and the Royal Malaysian Police, Marine Division for providing security, safety, start boat PA 18, speedboats and the Maritime Malaysia Coastguard for running the media around.

Summing up, Tayfun Koksal, General Manager of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club said, "January is once again an exciting time of the year for the sailing community and the RILR 2019 has exponentially grown to become an important fixture on the international sailing calendar.

“We aim to bring this prestigious event to greater heights and continue to position Malaysia and Langkawi in particular, as a prominent sailing location whilst promoting sailing and boosting sports tourism for the country,” he said.

A new bravery award was established to honour the passing of the legendary Chantique and Eveline crew member KP Waran.

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DIMENSIONS Length Overall (Lmax): 11.99 m 39' 4'' - ext. platf. 12.50 m 41' 0'' Beam (BH): 3.85 m 12' 8'' Draught (Tmax): 1.19 m 3' 11'' Air height: 3.80 m 12' 6'' Fuel capacity: 900 l 198 UK gal Water capacity: 400 l 88 UK gal Displacement: 10.52 t 10.35 UK t CE Category: B - 10 C - 14 ENGINE STANDARD: 2 x Volvo Penta D4 300 HP stern drive ENGINE OPTION: 2 x Volvo Penta D6 370 HP stern drive Estimated Speeds: 27 and 34 knots on flat water.

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The elegant deck house provides a 360-degree panoramic view through glass windows and walls providing a comfortable living area in all-weather with a feeling of space. Everything is easily accessible on one level without barriers in the light, well ventilated saloon.

In a single action, the cockpit becomes an extension of the living space. Elegant, space-saving and easy to operate with just one hand, the innovative patio push & sliding door is yet another innovative design element.

Directly across from the modern gallery is a generous saloon table offering space for up to five persons. The navigation table serves as the interior helm station and plenty of storage space can be found under the floor.

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The choice of a variety of timber finishes, kitchen surfaces, upholstery and the two layout options to make your yacht unique; with quality, innovation and attention to detail.

In line with her tradition, the Moody DS41 sets standards for safe sailing.

The walk-around and barrier-free deck, which was introduced by Moody, gives you full freedom of movement – from the helm to the bow. With the high freeboard, you’ll find the deck remains dry for long time. The double forestay, allows you to react quickly to changing winds. The powerful engine gives excellent performance and she’ll surprise with her maneuverability.

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Dimensions LOA: 12.52 m 41' 1'' LWL: 11.42 m 37' 6" Beam: 4.20 m 13' 9'' Draft:1.85 m 6' 1'' Displacement approx: 11.90 t 24,250 lbs Ballast approx: 3.13 t 6,900 lbs Engine approx: Diesel 41.9 kW 57 hp Fresh water: 475 l 125 gal Fuel tank: 210 l 55 gal CE Certificate: A - 12 Mast length above WL: 19.90 m 65' 3" Main approx: 45.00 m² 484 sq ft Jib approx.: 38.00 m² 409 sq ft Total sail area approx: 83.00m² 893 sq ft Design Dixon Yacht Design

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Thailand marine industry

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aving brought all the disparate previously competing parties together in a single Phuket boat show, the fourth Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYS), held from January 10th-13th offered an all-embracing event at the Royal Phuket Marina for yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around Asia.

Leading international yacht dealers, brokerage houses, charter agencies and marine suppliers were there to showcase their brands, complemented by luxury property developers and a collective mix of lavish lifestyle products.

With a decisive show of unity, the industry’s global players joined Thailand's key marine tourism stakeholders – including a strong attendance of representatives from national and local government – who have all thrown their support behind TYS’s 4-year mission to open up Thai waters to foreign yacht tourism and grow the industry.

Opening the proceedings, at Royal Phuket Marina, Mr Apichart Chirabandhu, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sport, said: “The Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism & Sports are delighted to continue to support the Thailand Yacht

Show, to show our commitment to create new opportunities that will boost Phuket’s and Thailand’s economies. By growing the marine tourism industry, we will attract quality visitors and high-end leisure tourists with significant purchasing power.”

The Governor of Phuket, Phakaphong Tavipatana, continued: “With the energy and enthusiasm of the organizers who work on this project throughout the year, and the appetite of our government and our people to welcome foreign yacht owners to our beautiful cruising waters, amazing landscapes, and world-renowned hospitality, we are confident that the annual Thailand Yacht Show will continue to help develop an extremely valuable high-end nautical tourism industry for Thailand.”

Commenting on the show, Andy Treadwell, CEO of show organizers, Verventia, said: “This was a fantastic turnout of exhibitors, with almost 150 companies represented, justifying Thailand’s government’s continuing support for the show and the industry. There were 40 yachts showcased by some of the best-known brands from around the world, as well as a wide range of luxury products and services in the completely sold-out Exhibition Hall. At the

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unites around single show

Superyacht Hub at next-door private island, Koh Rang Noi, visiting superyachts like the 73m M/Y Titania were available for viewing by interested charterers and buyers.

“Despite having only three months to prepare, we have seen excellent support from both the public and private sector this year. The Thai Government remain unswerving in their determination to support and grow the yachting industry, and bring much-needed cash into local businesses, by changing regulations where necessary to enable foreign superyacht charter tourism. The private sector made it clear they wanted a single show in Phuket. The results speak for themselves, with confirmed yacht sales, lots of business transacted by exhibitors across all sectors, and good visitor numbers over the first three days.”

Visitors enjoyed the latest watersport toys, gadgets and equipment with live displays at the show's interactive Demonstration Platform in the marina and also joined in many of the activities along the boardwalk and in the exhibition hall. Activities include sommelier wine tastings, elephant painting by Elephant Parade and photo workshops by Nikon, as well as a Classic Car display in Royal Phuket Marina's iconic Town Square.

The boardwalk came alive each evening with live music and sunset sessions from the show's resident DJ, while the legendary dock parties were the place to be and be seen rubbing shoulders with the glitterati.

“Every major dealer in the region is present, with boats and yachts catering to every size, budget and taste. There was something for everyone at this year's show, from stand-up paddle boards to sport-fishers, from small sailboats to superyachts, and everything in between,” added Treadwell. “In addition, as part of a special promotion with Airline partners GoAir, visitors to the show can get a 50% discount on return flights to India – visit the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort or the Lake Palace of Udaipur for only a fraction of the normal cost!”

“What makes Royal Phuket Marina special is our integrated concept with easy access to boats in the marina, restaurants on the Boardwalk and the island's largest exhibition hall right on the waterfront. This makes it an ideal boat show venue as visitors can move easily between displays without having to walk too far,” commented Mr. Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina.

Richard Allen, General Manager of

TYSR is an international gathering of some of the biggest and best-known yachting and luxury lifestyle brands.

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The show opened its doors to yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around the region, boasting a lineup of leading international yacht brands and brokers.

Simpson Marine, said, “As ever, Simpson Marine had the biggest display of new yachts at the show, representing our brands Monte Carlo Yachts, Beneteau, Lagoon, Aquilla and Sanlorenzo. I am pleased to say we made some sales during the show itself and have a number of other negotiations to conclude. Our charter team also saw a big increase in bookings during the show and Phuket still remains the premier charter destination in Asia. With just one show in Phuket, we hope the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous can grow into a bigger and better event each year in the future.”

Speaking about the quality of visitors this year, Andrew de Bruin, General Manager of Multihull Solutions said, “Multihull Solutions were very pleased to again join the Thailand Yacht Show as an exhibitor with three yachts displayed in the marina. The quality of visitors was top rate and our vessels received great exposure. The joining together of all the shows is a definite winner for all involved and we look forward to booking space in next year’s event at the first opportunity.”

Phuket's position as Asia's yachting playground is clear, and as more people experience it, word is spreading globally of the world-class cruising grounds and the onshore support facilities to match. Moored off Koh Rang Noi at the TYS Superyacht Hub were a number of impressive visiting yachts, including the 54m M/Y Talisman Maiton and 73m M/Y Titania. The Thailand Yacht Show has been a key industry and government focus for changing local regulations to attract more international superyachts to the country, and results are beginning to show. Bloomberg's latest global superyacht tracker recorded movements of superyachts between November 2018 and January 2019, and Thailand placed fourth as a winter destination behind Saint Maarten, St. Barts, and Antigua, welcoming an influx of superyachts during the Christmas and New Year peak season.

“The single show concept has proved to be a huge success for the industry. We will continue to work closely with the Thai government and the private sector to hopefully get the changes to the tax regulations we need, and will build on this year's success to make 2020 even bigger and deliver a strong ROI for all parties,” added Treadwell.

About The Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous The Thailand Yacht Show and RendezVous (TYSR) is the Asia Pacific region’s premier experiential yachting event, staged in partnership with the Thai government.

Held annually in Phuket on the shores of Phang Nga Bay, the Thailand Yacht Show is unlike any other boat show, with visitors encouraged to get out on the water and experience the boating lifestyle in one of the world’s most beautiful yachting destinations.

Combining the best aspects of yacht charter, the boating industry and luxury lifestyle events, TYSR attracts industry professionals and consumers alike and is fast becoming the focal point of the luxury charter yacht business in Asia Pacific.

The first three editions of the Thailand Yacht Show were held at the incomparable Ao Po Grand Marina, Asia’s biggest and most beautifully-situated superyacht marina (www.thailandyachtshow.com; www.facebook.com/thaiyachtshow).

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Simpson Marine presents biggest ďƒ&#x;eet and concludes sales at ThailandYacht Show 2019

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impson Marine is pleased to have concluded the Thailand Yacht Show, the first Asian yacht show of 2019, on a positive note with an impressive fleet of nine yachts on display and several sales concluded at the show.

Held in Phuket on 10-13 January the Thailand Yacht Show saw Simpson Marine as a leading exhibitor, with a varied range of nine sailing and motoryachts on display. With both mono and multihulls from 9 to 27 metres on show, the Simpson Marine line-up included a Monte Carlo Yachts 86 (fleet flagship), Monte Carlo Yachts 70 (available for immediate delivery), Monte Carlo Yachts 65, Gran Turismo 50 (Thailand Premiere), Gran Turismo 46, Oceanis 51.1(Thailand Premiere), Lagoon 42, Aquila 44 and a Flyer 8.8.

In addition to the yachts on display Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, hosted a VIP Sanlorenzo lounge for guests looking for bespoke yachts to cruise around Asia. The excitement around the Sanlorenzo brand has exponentially grown in Asia over the past few years

and is set to increase further with the imminent arrivals of several new Sanlorenzo yachts into Asia including the SL78, SX76, SD92 and the SL102 Asymmetric. It was also announced that the newly arrived SD126 is to make her official Asian premiere at the upcoming Singapore Yacht Show on 11-14 April 2019. Phuket is now also a temporary base of the superyacht Sanlorenzo 46Steel, cruising around the region and listed for sale with Simpson Superyachts as Central Agents.

The Thailand Yacht Show was an excellent opportunity to present the full range of Yacht Services that Simpson Marine offers yacht owners including its Yacht Care programme, a tailored service that keeps yachts in peak condition while their owners are abroad or not on board. The Yacht Care team was responsible for preparing the Simpson Marine fleet for the show, and the impressive results spoke for themselves. This Yacht Care service has proved extremely popular and is now active

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in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China with plans to expand to other parts of Asia. The Yacht Care programme is also an ideal add on service to the Simpson Yacht Charter Management division.

In addition to the company’s sales success, the Simpson Yacht Charter division had a busy show, with a strong presence and many charters booked over the four days. On display at the show were the new Flyer 8.8 (ideal for day charters) and Lagoon 42 (suited to day and overnight use), and these two models were just a small sample of the impressive fleet of luxury catamarans, motoryachts and superyachts available for charter with Simpson Yacht Charter throughout Asia.

"As the biggest exhibitor at the Thailand Yacht Show, Simpson Marine once again displayed a wide scope of yachts suitable for various audiences and usage plans, from the world's most reputable brands," says Richard Allen, Group General Manager. "We were also pleased to present the Sanlorenzo superyacht lounge, with Nick Stratton from Sanlorenzo Asia at the show providing support. Our team also promoted the company's wide range of services, particularly the Yacht Charter and Yacht Care/Service divisions. We are very pleased that the show proved so successful with a number of sales completed at the show and several others expected to follow shortly.

It is encouraging to see Thailand’s yacht market continuing to go from strength to strength, with large numbers of visitors to the Thailand Yacht Show, and we hope to see the show keep growing and encouraging more Thailand and Asia based buyers to enjoy yachting lifestyle. Having looked after several thousand boat owners over the past 35 years, there is no one better to look after Asia's owners and buyers than Simpson Marine.”

Fresh from the show, Simpson Marine has several models now available for immediate delivery and ready for their new owners to enjoy.

These include the Monte Carlo Yachts 70, in as new condition, and a new Beneteau Power model, Gran Turismo 50, currently located at Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket.

Next in the yacht show calendar for Simpson Marine is the Singapore Yacht Show, held 11-14 April 2019, where Simpson Marine will have 14 yachts on display. These will include several Asia premieres and the newest models from all the brands in the Simpson Marine portfolio including Sanlorenzo, Monte Carlo Yachts, Beneteau, Lagoon and Aquila.

Celebrating 35 years on the market, Simpson Marine keeps expanding its regional coverage with an increased presence in the Philippines and South-East Asia and proudly maintains its status of Asia's biggest yacht dealer, since 1984.

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iraporn Na Pankaew, or Khun Phorn, as she is known to friends & family, first started working for Scott Bradley back in 2005. She was focused on sales and ordering back then with the chandlery business that Scott Bradley started preceding East Marine Asia, which opened in 2006. Khun Phorn then started working with Scott at Precision Shipwright Services (PSS), Co. Ltd., East Marine Asia’s sister company, helping with estimates for boat repairs as well as following up on work lists and issuing invoices.

Khun Phorn did leave the company for a year in 2008 to start her own pottery business and worked part-time for another leisure marine company, but due to a series of struggles she was quite happy to return to the East Marine/PSS in 2009. Phorn was primarily focusing on work with East Marine Asia until 2014, and then she swapped over to focus on Precision in 2014. Today, she splits her time between the two companies, but her official title is Business Administrator for Precision Shipwright Services.

Scott explains that the boat repair business is much different and more competitive today than when he started out two decades ago. Back then, it was mostly cruising yachties looking to fix-up their boat, and they knew their vessel back to front. Yacht owners knew what was wrong and they knew more about the repair process, and how much time and money it would take to fix it.

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Khun Phprn between fellow East Marine Asia staff, Ty Bradley (left) & Ian Lok (right).

Khun Phorn has a great working relationship with her boss, Scott Bradley.

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Scott Bradley & Khun Phorn at the entrance to their shop.

Khun Phorn with Scott Bradley, company owner & founder.

But it’s different today, as many of Scott’s customers are first-time boat owners or simply new to the sea, so they may come in one day with an idea of what they want repaired and give the go ahead to start work. But they can then change their ideas regularly due to information they find on the Internet. It is difficult and costly to make an old yacht look modern, products and images available online make some projects complicated.

This is where Khun Phorn comes into play. Here main job is liaising between the customer and the repair crews, whether it’s Precision’s own, or a firm they have contracted the work out too.

Trying to keep the customer happy can be difficult, but it’s a challenge Khun Phorn actually enjoys: making sure the customer understands the costs involved in making the changes while trying to keep to the repair schedule as much as possible.

Scott also runs the problem of outside contractors trying to the work much cheaper but obviously at a price!

Scott and Khun Phorn need to explain and prove to customers the difference between experience and quality work as compared with a quick fix.

Anawat “Wat” Khrueachai with Phorn showing East Marine Asia's location.

The company has recently employed a new staff member, Anawat “Wat” Khrueachai who Phorn is now training to help her do work in Precision. This will give Phorn more time to focus on East marine Asia’s growth.

Khun Phorn has designed and completed two previous catalogues for East Marine’s inventory, in 2013 & 2017, and is working on a third and much larger version, which the company hopes to publish in August this year.

Khun Phorn has two children: a twelve-year-old boy named Anda and an eight-year-old daughter named Asia. She and her husband Aon are both from Nakhon Si Thammarat and he works for an IT company.

Khun Phorn has spent a third of her life working with Scott and his two companies. She loves her work and has been a big part of the success for both East marine Asia and Precision Shipwright Services.

Summing up, Scott Bradley says, “Everyone expects to see Khun Phorn’s continued dedication, experience and support to East Marine and Precision continue for many years to come.” (www. eastmarineasia.com).

One of the company's many vehicles for transporting products.

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CLASSIC

CHARM IN PHANG NGA BAY

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recent arrival to Phuket brings old world charm to the charter scene and there’s no yacht in Phang Nga Bay quite like L’Orientale. Designed in Hong Kong and built in 1978, this classical 66ft yacht has most recently been refitted in 2018 to update it for the 21st Century while maintaining a classic charm.

She is available for charter with a permanent crew, departing from Ao Po Grand Marina.

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Experience the mysteries of Phang Nga Bay’s limestone spires on a motor yacht unlike any in the region.

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L’Orientale is built for leisure – with a cruising speed of 7.5 knots, she shines during charters where the journey is as important as the destination. Take in the vistas of Phang Nga Bay from its luxurious salon and spacious flybridge with fully panoramic views. Her weight-to-volume ratio delivers exceptional balance, stability and exceptional performance for an unforgettable sailing experience. The dining table in the aft seats eight comfortably and is especially beautiful during sunset cruises or during idyllic evening with the family overlooking azure blue waters.

The fully air-conditioned interiors are timelessly classic with rich wooden tones, exemplifying elegance and comfort.

The salon’s configuration leaves abundant space for families and is equipped with the essentials in modern technology – Wi-Fi Internet, television, DVD player and a stereo system that reaches all cabins.

For overnight cruises, L’Orientale has fully air-conditioned cabins for up to seven passengers. The double-bed master cabin in the bow is spacious, with ample room for cupboards, a vanity mirror, sofa and a connecting en-suite bathroom. In the aft, a twin and triple cabin share a bathroom.

The cabins are adorned with memorabilia from a bygone era – including dial telephones which once enabled cabin to cabin communication.

In the cockpit, vintage radios and navigation equipment have been lovingly restored to their original state.

This, of course, is complemented with the latest navigational equipment and GPS all manned by the L’Orientale’s capable crew. Captain Somkit has 25 years of sailing experience and has helmed numerous charter cruises in Southeast Asia, primarily Singapore and Malaysia. His wife, and chief cook, prepares mouth-watering Thai cuisine and the hostess is a licensed Thai massage therapist.

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L’Orientale shines during charters where the journey is as important as the destination.

Experience the mysteries of Phang Nga Bay’s limestone spires on a motor yacht unlike any in the region.

For more information and rates on chartering L’Orientale, please contact Asia Marine at Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina or Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.

Contact Info Vincent Tabuteau, Founder & CEO, Vincent@asia-marine.net, +66(0)81-827-6075 Paul Stamp, Senior Broker & Operation Manager, broker@asia-marine.net, +66-(0)91-824-7966 (www.asiamarine.net)

contact@racer-marina.com www.racer-marina.com

T +66 (0)32 632 206 F + 66 (0)32 632 207

RACER MARINA GOES GREEN THE FUTURE IS GREEN ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY, RENEWABLE ENERGY

Racer Marina is improving the quality of its facilities and surroundings by adding plants and trees.

From now on, you will have a nice view from the two new wet berth zones where 50 boats of up to 70ft in length can be berthed, while they receive shade from the surrounding trees.

Getting a green touch is a must that Racer Marina needed for long time, and we are committed to becoming an environmentally-friendly marina.

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eacat is proud to announce the completion of its new 29-metre highspeed ferry. This sleek new aluminum catamaran is one of its best vessels to date.

This new ferry design is built in accordance with Lloyds Register SSC Code for hull and is also in accordance with the US Coast Guard, Sub Chapter K requirements. She is suitable for 149 passengers internationally and up to 300 passengers for domestic coastal services. To achieve speeds of over 30 knots, she is powered by twin Baudouin V12 engines (1650H.P).

This design can truly be described as environmentally friendly, with engine and exhaust systems up to IMO Tier 3 standard and United States EPA 4 compliant. The exhaust is fitted with an SCR system to ensure exhaust emissions are as minimal as possible. This is the first vessel fitted with this system for these particular engines. The vessel also has zero discharge to keep her eco-friendly.

Propulsion is through conventional prop/ shaft, fixed propellers and mini keels which protect the prop’s and gives the vessel great tracking and sea keeping. This matched with the company’s new deep-vee Seacat hull (which has been developed based on Seacat’s pre-existing proven hulls) will ensure customers a comfortable ride.

The lower deck has 195 aircraft, economy style seats plus sunken lounge seating in the

fore-deck area. The upper deck house has 36 leather VIP business class seats inside and 58 seats outside. The main cabin also includes a small servery.

The flooring is a mixture of teak style walkways with lush carpet under the seats.

The walls and ceilings are constructed from honey comb panels, with a painted surface for a nice clean look, easy maintenance and extended longevity.

The cabins are fully air-conditioned with built in redundancy, to ensure operation even if (on the off chance) there is unit failure.

The aluminium construction is heavy duty to allow for extended life.

She has a total of four toilets, three of which are on the lower deck (one larger, wheel chair accessible toilet) and one located on the upper deck.

The helm features 360-degree vision for the captain as well as three additional control stations for docking purposes (port, starboard and aft). The main control station has “state-of-the-art” touch screen electronic navigation systems as well as monitoring and control systems.

The structure is extremely robust for extended life, SeaCat Ships offers 5 years warranty on all aluminium structures.

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Specications Hull

Deep Vee Catamaran – Marine grade aluminium

Length Overall

28.89Metres

Beam Overall

9.18Metres

Draft

1.95Metres

Bottom Plate

6 & 8mm

Frames

5mm

Cabin, Sides, Deck

4mm

Main Engines Gearbox Propulsion Genset

2 x Baudouin 12M 26.3 (1650 H.P.) ZF 3050 A Fixed Pitch Propeller 2 x Zenith 60kva

Fuel Tank

2 x 4000 Ltr

Fresh Water

1 x 1000 Ltr

Sullage Tank

2 x 500 Ltr

Crew Passengers

5 149 pax (international) – 300 (Domestic)

Classication

Lloyds SSC/USCG

Cruise Speed

28 Knots

Maximum Speed

30 Knots

Regional 64 NEWS

Royal Varuna does superb job of hosting Dart 18 Worlds

The Royal Varuna Yacht Club did a sensational job of hosting the 2019 Dart 18 World Championships, and Mother Nature went along making sure that the sailing conditions were ideal.

Five previous world champions participated in the event along with teams from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey and the USA. Fifty-two boats started the event but 48 Dart 18s crossed the start line on the final day. Races 9 and 10 of the series saw a battle for first and second spot and another tussle for third-place overall.

Two British teams battled it out right down to the wire, when it was all sailed and done, Dave and Louise Roberts the 2017 World Champions, were crowned the 2019 Dart 18 World Champions. Second spot went to Varuna's own Gareth Owen, the sentimental favourite, and the 1998 Dart World Champion, and his partner, Hebe Hemming.

Simon Lake with his usual brilliant reporting in Sail-World wrote, “With four points separating places 3, 4 and 5, there was a three-way battle for podium third. Daniel Norman with crew Alyesha Monkman clawed their way to bronze with a discarded 21st then a first in races 9 and 10. Herve Le Maux and Nicola Davies slipped to fourth from the day before. David Lloyd and crew Hayley Smith achieved overall fifth with fairly consistent top class sailing throughout the series.

“Damrongsak and brother Kitsada, Thai Hobie Champions, dropped to eleventh overall which was a very creditable finish given the excellent standard of competitive sailing among the top tier Dart sailors.”

Of note, Gareth Owen was runner up in 1991, 1995, and 2006, while David and Louise Roberts were runners up in 2012 and 2016.

Gareth played a huge role in bringing the event to the RVYC and organized spectacular evening entertainment as well with Elvis and Freddie Mercury impersonators and competitors, including Gareth, dancing on the tables.

Previously, the RVYC has hosted the OK Dinghy, Fireball and Optimist class world championships.

Kudos all round especially to Varuna Commodore Chris Dando, club manager Baz Osbourne, the Race & Safety Team headed by Neil Dunkley, the jury led by Chris Watts and RVYC’s own Sailing Director Jack Wylde who did a masterful job of making sure all went smoothly on the water.

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The design can accommodate a twin outboard installation, which is great for both commercial applications and pleasure boats and is the perfect vessel for island day trips. A car can also be taken onboard in accompaniment with passengers and driven up to enter and exit the beach and land efficiently and safely with ease.

The second vessel has recently been completed and is now available for sale. We are very pleased with the end product and are 100% confident she will be the perfect solution for safe passenger and goods transportation at a reasonable price. Made from thick aluminium plating she is very strong and will last a lifetime.

This boat is perfect for the island resort operator; she can also be shipped anywhere worldwide via open top container.

The accompanying photos are a combination of the new vessel and also the original “Bargass 1� with a pick-up truck on board. She can carry a pick-up truck (which is supported by

tie-down points built into the structure) at around 18 knots with comfort.

SeaCat Ships can build a customized design to suit your individual needs, we also have a number of new vessels for sale. Currently, we are extremely busy with two large aluminium catamarans under construction. A 29 metre - 300 passenger ferry and a new build 22 metre - 170 passenger ferry stock boat, which is also available for purchase.

For more Information on our company and our vessels for sale, please head to our web page www.seacatships.com.

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