Sea Yachting 14-3 (May-June 2019) by Easy Branches Co., Ltd.

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Southeast Asia’s yachting and marine industry magazine

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We preview the Raja Muda Regatta as well as a remarkable new Shoreline 86 powered by Yanmar GAYEM-GT engines. Then Fountaine Pajot hosts the exclusive Asian launch of two of the world’s most acclaimed catamarans at Singapore Yacht Show, & Multihull Solutions stages the Iliad Catamarans world launch at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Later in the magazine, we preview Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Racewek (pg. 26) and review the PYC’s Sailor’s Regatta (pg, 50) and the World Record Sailing Yacht Tournament, held in Krabi (pg. 56).

24 Aquila Power Cats debuts all-new Aquila 32

At the recent Miami International Boat Show, Aquila Power Catamarans debuted the latest innovative model in their lineup, the Aquila 32.

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28 Rob Williams takes a look

Rob Williams of Southeast Asia Yachts reviews the new Dehler 30 one design – a pedigree race boat at a great place.

32 Emagine captures top honours at Bay Regatta

East Marine Emagine earned top marks at the 22nd Bay Regatta, a tremendous event organized by Simon James and Kae Wattana of Regattas Asia.

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38 East Marine Asia – It’s a Family Affair

In our continuing series on East Marine we look at how owner Scott Bradley was joined by his father Noel Bradley and stepbrother Ty to help run the business.

46 Asia Marine showcases Silverlining

This luxurious 104ft sailing yacht is available for charter through Vincent Tabuteau and his folks at Fraser Thailand.

Safety at Sea – A New Initiative for Phuket’s Marine Industry

Galileo Maritime Academy has launched a marine safety training campaign for all crew of vessels engaged in the Thai marine tourism industry.

Singapore Yacht Show coverage

First, Bert van Muylwijk, Zara Tremlett & Marieke Derks review the Asia Pacic Superyacht Conference and then we review the Singapore Yacht Show.

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All set for the 30 !

The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, with the dates for the event set at 15th to 23rd November. We will be inviting past winners of the Raja Muda Cup and the Jugra Cup in particular to join return for this special occasion. So, if you are an RMSIR veteran, please do start your planning now to come and meet up with some old friends and to sail against them once more. Of course, new entries will be equally welcome. The format will be the now familiar passage races from Port Klang to Pangkor, Pangkor to Penang and Penang to Langkawi, with one day of harbour racing in Penang and two days in Langkawi. The social venues will give you the opportunity to once again sample Malaysian food and we will be returning to the very popular Khoo Kongsi temple for the Penang dinner and entertainment.

RSYC has been informed that the Club’s Life Commodore, HH The Raja Muda Of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah, will compete on his own chartered IRC class yacht alongside a crew made of of close friends together with experienced sailors and members of the Royal Selangor Yacht Club. The crew will train during the coming months and fully intend to be highly competitive. For the 21st RMSIR in 2010 His Highness was a crew member on the Beneteau 54 Baby Tonga, skippered by Anthony Hastings, that took first place in the Premier Cruising Class and in 2018 he sailed on-board Team Scallywag’s Orma 60 Trimaran, the yacht that won the Multihull Class cup. So, he is quite familiar with the unique challenges of this 9-day event. Tengku Amir, who first learned to sail during his school days, is very supportive of sporting activities for young people in Malaysia, including the Community Sail Training Program run by RSYC in Port Klang. The Notice of Race (NOR) is ready for download from the website at http://www.rmsir. com/!DOCSDL/2019_RMSIR_NOTICE_OF_RACE.pdf?utm_source=phplist69&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTML&utm_campaign=All+Set+For+The+30th%21

Online registration will be open by 1st May

For those who have entered before then your details are already in the system and all you have to do is use your ARBR number to enter this year. You can update your boat and crew details at any time up till registration so don’t worry about the finer detals just yet.... just let us know you intend to enter and estimated crew numbers (helps us order enough food for you!) IRC boats are linked to the RORC IRC registry so, as long as your IRC cert number is the same, any IRC updates will automattically be updated in your online entry. Any newcomers will have to fill in their boat details (just this once) follow the instructions and contact us at entries@rmsir.com if you have any entry questions.

An Invitation to Visit Selangor Selangor is one of the 13 states in Malaysia and is located on the west coast of the peninsular, bordering the Malacca Straight. Selangor State is a major sponsor for RMSIR, so we want to encourage you to come and explore and to introduce you to some of the many interesting and varied places that you can visit, handpicked by Tourism Selangor. This month we feature Batu Caves. The approach stairway has a colourful new look and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Dark Cave is one of the main caverns at the hill, located 15km away from downtown Kuala Lumpur. It comprises a 2km surveyed passage with seven major sections named A through F and the Great Chamber. Dark Cave is one of the must-see Batu Caves attractions as it is home to an ancient animal community of 100 million years old, and features the rarest spider in the world – Liphistius batuensis or trapdoor spider. It has a unique guano-driven ecosystem, which can sustain a tremendous ecological significance of rich scientific and educational interest. Dark Cave also has its own special feature of magnificent cave formations, which has taken Mother Nature eons to form. The protected cave is part of a conservation effort where educational and adventure tours for the public are conducted. The Damai Extreme Park here also features rock-climbing activity.

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REMARKABLE VERSATILE NEW SHORELINE 86 POWERED BY YANMAR

A new multi-purpose fishing vessel paired with YANMAR 6AYEMGT series engines is set to create waves in Western Australia’s marine industry. Shoreline Marine Fabrication based in Henderson built the 86foot Global Marine Design aluminium vessel. It was launched for sea trials and systems testing off Fremantle in December, 2018 and it turned in an impressive performance. Named the Ada Clara, the 26.2m long, 50 tonne fishing craft can carry a 14-plus tonne fuel and catch load and will take its place as the flagship for the Western Wild Fisheries company. Ada Clara has two 737kW YANMAR 6AYEM-GT marine engines which are designed to minimise fuel consumption and optimise performance with precise digitally-controlled fuel injection. Power Equipment supplied the engines and before the build, Power Equipment WA Sales Manager, Nick Marsden, met with the owner and Shoreline Marine to discuss the advantages of Yanmar’s new electronic, common-rail version of the proven 6AY Series. Nick says with its 20-litre displacement and a long stroke, the YANMAR 6AYEM-GTproduces very high torque. “Thanks to 500-hour maintenance intervals, long fuel injector life and Yanmar’s renowned low fuel consumption, these engines keep running costs to a minimum, which is what commercial marine operators require.

“The key to the performance and efficiency of the 6AY Series is the new staggered injection nozzle and patented ‘ASSIGN’ combustion chamber design. Yanmar originally developed ASSIGN for large bore, low speed propulsion engines, so it allows for a very wide rpm range and delivers outstanding fuel consumption.” Because this was the first time 6AY engines with ASSIGN have been used is this type of application, Shoreline Marine’s installation attracted engineers from Yanmar Japan and Yanmar Asia (Singapore). They visited Fremantle during the Ada Clara’s sea trials to get a first-hand look at performance of the 6AYEM-GT engine and how it performs and suits the Australian commercial fishing vessels. Power Equipment National Marine Sales Manager Mark Butterfield says Australia is the biggest market outside of Japan for YANMAR 6AYEM-GTengines. “6AYEM-GT engines are used successfully in many commercial marine sectors in Australia, and this latest application has shaped up as a fantastic fit,” Mark says. Mark says the Ada Clara’s on-water speeds in initial runs were “remarkable”. Power Equipment Senior Service Engineer, Jim Kibblewhite, was also at the trials and he says the new vessel did better through the entire rev range of the engines than most he has seen. “Her waterline length no doubt helps with that,” Jim says. “At

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75 percent engine load she achieved 19 knots, while at 50 percent load we were still clocking 16.5 knots.” Sea trials also proved the vessel is capable of a 25 knot top speed. The 737-kilowatt 6AYEM-GT engines are coupled to 2.48:1 gearboxes which allow one metre diameter propellers to be swung on the shafts. “Even with a simulated full fuel and catch load put on board during trials, the engines lost less than 15 rpm at wide-open-throttle,” Jim says. “This is proof of a good set up of electronically-controlled direct-injection engines and a quality installation.” The Ada Clara’s engines produced no visible smoke during start-up or manoeuvring and very little during heavy load acceleration tests, which is in line with Yanmar’s aim to produce engines that surpass global emission standards. Shoreline Marine has built the Ada Clara to be a versatile vessel, and the design could have applications in other industries, including oil and gas, charters or marine research. Ada Clara’s initial work load will be line fishing for species-specific catches in deeper waters along the Western Australia coast. It will clock up around 1,500 hours a year on her engines, depending on weather and market conditions. Fishing deep water takes a lot of steaming time. This means the power that the YANMAR 6AYEM-GT can produce combined with the speeds the Ada Clara is capable of, will deliver fresher fish back to market and a quicker turnaround. The new owner says during its trials the Ada Clara showed excellent sea-keeping abilities. It is also very quiet which is good because noise equals fatigue in any working environment. The decision to specify the YANMAR 6AYEM-GT engines was based on their power-to-weight ratios, service intervals, and speed ratios relative to fuel consumption. The 6AYEM-GT engines provide easy access to all maintenance points, even for major works if required. For example, individual pistons can be removed without removing the engine. Everyone involved in the launch of the Ada Clara is happy with the results. Power Equipment is impressed with Brad Moseley’s Shoreline Marine build quality and installation of the 6AYEM-GT engines. The vessel’s owner is equally happy with both Brad’s team and Power Equipment. He says “Power Equipment made sure everything would run properly from installation through to the sea trial.” HULL CO., LTD. HEAD OFFICE 167/3 Moo 4, Na-Jomtien Sattahip, Chonburi 20250 Thailand Tel: +66-(0)38-23-8131 / 2 Fax: +66-(0)38-23-8133 Email: info@hull.co.th www.hull.co.th

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Fountaine Pajot impresses with exclusive Asian launches at 2019 Singapore Yacht Show Fountaine Pajot hosted the exclusive Asian launch of two of the world’s most acclaimed catamarans at the 2019 Singapore Yacht Show from 11-14 April. The shipyard staged the exclusive Asia premiere of the new Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 flagship sailing catamaran and the powerhouse MY 40 by Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts at the prestigious event. The Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 sailing catamaran was also on display from the company stand on the marina. The team from Multihull Solutions, Australia’s leading Asia Pacific multihull specialists, was at the show to help Australasian clients with all their multihull needs. The company was based at the NEEL Trimarans display at stand C11B in the hall where the innovative trimaran builders were on hand to assist with queries about their award-winning range of multihulls, including the new NEEL 65 Evolution and NEEL 47. These two new trimarans were on display after the Singapore show at France’s 2019 La Grande Motte Boat Show from 24-28 April. The new Alegria 67 drew strong interest at the Singapore Yacht Show as this jewel in the crown of Fountaine Pajot’s exclusive Flagship range redefines luxury multihull cruising. 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 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 Alegria 67’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 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. Over recent years, orders from across Asia have increased each year as cruising enthusiasts purchase sail and power multihulls upon which to cruise the stunning Andaman Sea and greater surrounds. Multihull Solutions now has three sales centres in Asia to cater for the demand, including Phuket’s Boat Lagoon, Yacht Haven Marina and Ao Po Grand Marina. Multihull Solutions also has strong relationships with Asia’s commercial charter operators, delivering numerous catamarans to help develop and replenish their fleets and build the region’s cruising and tourism industry. The company's multihull Brokerage division is the largest in the Asia Pacific, and Multihull Solutions Asia Sales Centres works closely with the Australian and New Zealand teams to ensure new and existing clients are comprehensively serviced throughout the entire Australasian region. The company has an extensive worldwide database of qualified buyers and conducts professional and effective marketing campaigns throughout the region that have resulted in an average sale of five pre-owned boats each week. Further information on the Fountaine Pajot and NEEL Trimarans can be obtained at www.multihullsolutions.asia or by contacting Multihull Solutions Asia on +66 (0) 76 238 117 or emailing info@multihullsolutions.asia.

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Multihull Solutions to stage Iliad Catamarans world launch at 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The world-exclusive launch of the stunning new Iliad Catamarans range will be held at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast from 23-26 May. Multihull Solutions will unveil the highly anticipated first model from Iliad Catamarans’ range – the Iliad 50 – at the event and expects to enjoy intense interest from Asia Pacific’s power catamaran enthusiasts.

Multihull Solutions will also be showcasing the award-winning Fountaine Pajot Fountaine Astrea 42 and Saona 47 sailing catamarans as well as the MY 44 by Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts. Both the Astrea 42 and MY 44 have won the European Boat of the Year awards, with the Saona 47 also winning the prestigious Christofle Yacht Style Award in 2018. The new Iliad 50 is the first model launched from the innovative new shipyard, which has developed a fleet of long-range, semi-custom catamarans that gives clients the freedom to choose their own layout, timber finishes, electronics package, luxurious fabrics, engine options and more, so their boat truly reflects their unique needs and personal style. The Iliad models are stunning achievements in power catamaran design delivering outstanding performance for offshore use and ocean passages with one of the longest-range capabilities in their market segment (2000nm-60000nm). The product of years of rigorous research and development, Iliad Catamarans boast the design expertise of renowned naval architect Riccardo Bulgarelli who worked in Italy for many years for some of the world’s leading shipyards before establishing his own design office in China. Bulgarelli has successfully designed and project-managed the build of many exclusive custom vessels as large as 112ft for export to the world market. The shipyard’s range includes the Iliad 50, Iliad 60, Iliad 70 and Iliad 90, and Multihull Solutions has already taken pre-orders from Australian and Asia Pacific buyers in the leadup to their international launch. Multihull Solutions will be presenting the Iliad 50 and the Fountaine Pajot sail and power catamarans from its marina stand on Marina Pier E/F at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Representatives of NEEL Trimarans will also be at the Multihull Solutions stand to answer all queries about these world-leading cruising trimarans. Multihull Solutions will also have a Pre-Owned Brokerage display in the marina, as well as an extensive range of brokerage boats on show throughout the event at its Gold Coast Sales Centre located nearby in at The Boat Works in Coomera. Visitors can book an appointment to inspect the Iliad 50 or any of the vessels at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show by contacting Anna Wallace at anna@multihullsolutions. com.au. Further information on the show and Multihull Solutions’ range is available at www.multihullsolutions.com.au

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PV199 CATAMARAN NAMED SIGNIFICANT SHIP OF 2018

"We are probably the only marine design company in Thailand providing design services to overseas shipyards at international certification standards," said Dr. Albert Nazarov, the head of Albatross Marine Design.

PV199 – a 19.9m catamaran designed by Thailand-based Albatross Marine Design was selected as the “Significant Small Ship of 2018” by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (UK). Every year, the RINA selects a few interesting boats built in different parts of the world, launched/delivered in the previous year. Though designed in Thailand, the PV199 was constructed in the Far East of Russia by Pacifico Yachts. The boat is triple-deck 19.9m expedition catamaran, built mostly in carbon sandwich with use of aircraft grade fabrics. The boat complies to Category “A” of European RCD. This catamaran concept offers unprecedented facilities and comfort for limited length. The craft is seen as luxury yacht of expeditions, providing unlimited cruising opportunities for her owner or for luxury charter. The PV199 can carry a lot of toys or tenders on board, which are essential for expedition activities and watersports. Dr. Albert Nazarov, the head of Albatross Marine Design said, “We celebrate the 13th anniversary of AMD in 2019, and we are proud that our designs are recognized at an international level. In Thailand, one can see our designs in most of the marine tourist designations and on the Chao Phraya River. We are probably the only marine design company in Thailand providing design services to overseas shipyards at international certification standards. With a full in-house team of naval architects, interior designers and engineers we are looking forward for new challenges.”

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Australian Superyacht Rendezvous announces largest display

of superyachts seen in Australia

Since its inception in 2017, the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous has annually assembled a glittering en-masse line-up of Australia’s finest superyachts and this year the bar has been raised with the addition of a high-profile international yacht. Placing Australia firmly on the superyacht world stage, organisers of the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous to be held at Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) on 17 and 18 May have this week revealed a dazzling assembly of vessels including one of the world’s most famous expedition yachts, M/Y SuRi. It is the first time such a high-profile international yacht has joined the line-up. Over the two-day rendezvous, superyacht enthusiasts will cast their eye over an elaborate line-up of yachts for charter or sale which to date includes Aurora, Atao, Beluga, Corroboree, Emerald Lady, Ghost II, Karanita, Lady Pamela, Masteka 2, Patriot 1, Silentworld, Sophia

along with foreign flagged, Little Blue and SuRi.

Trenton Gay, CEO of GCCM and organiser of the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous says the event will be an impressive $200+ million showcase of the finest and most luxurious superyachts currently in Australian waters. “Australian Superyacht Rendezvous will present the most comprehensive and impressive assembly of superyachts ever seen in Australia and it’s an exciting coup to have a renowned international vessel joining our line-up of stellar Australian based yachts,” Mr Gay said. Originally from the USA, SuRi is a 63-metre (208-foot) expedition yacht that spends summer cruising the South Pacific – Fiji region and winter in South America. It is equipped with a massage room, helicopter, sea plane, jacuzzi, gymna sium, helipad and a full play-mode toy box of wave-runners, jet skis, kayaks, dive equipment, dune buggy, hovercraft and waterskis. If you are in the market for your own superyacht, around USD $11.2 million will buy you Silentworld which is currently considered the ‘holy grail’ of Australia’s superyachts having won the prestigious 2018 Australian Superyacht Voyage award presented to the superyacht completing the most inspirational cruises in Australian waters. Silentworld will be represented for sale at the event by the Sydney based representatives of prestigious Monaco based brokerage, Fraser. As the only Australian yacht licenced for commercial activity in New Caledonia with an enviable charter record, Masteka 2 is back for its second consecutive year for Australian Superyacht Rendezvous and is up for sale for AUD $12 million. M/Y Beluga, which has been shortlisted for this year’s Voyager Award at the World Superyacht Awards thanks to its epic journey undertaken down Queensland’s coastline, will venture from her Port Douglas home port to be at this year’s event. “These yachts are some of the busiest charter vessels in Australia and it is fantastic for them to take time out of their busy cruising schedules and even cruise interstate to be at Australian Superyacht Rendezvous and help us demonstrate the calibre of superyachts in Australia at the moment,” Mr Gay said. “Atao, Beluga, Ghost II, Karanita, Little Blue, Sophia and SuRi are all making their first ever appearance at Australian Superyacht Rendezvous.” Established in 2017, the prestigious annual two-day Australian Superyacht Rendezvous showcases the Australian superyacht industry, its capabilities and economic potential along with Australia’s destination appeal, marking it as a uniquely intrepid travel destination for superyacht charters for luxury holiday-makers.

About Australian Superyacht Rendezvous The Australian Superyacht Rendezvous is a showcase of the leading sailing and motor superyachts in the region available for sale and charter. In and around the yacht showcase, there is a program of a number of events for industry professionals, charterers and yacht owners to mingle and celebrate yachting in Australia and her surrounding waters. www.australiansuperyachtrendezvous.com

About Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard GCCM is situated on 17.5 hectares of zoned waterfront industry land which fronts the Coomera River at Waterway Drive with an additional $100 million 20-hectare expansion in the pipeline. The marina and shipyard form an integral part of the 250-hectare ‘Gold Coast Marine Precinct’, and is the largest refit and repair facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. GCCM is located 20 kilometres from Surfers Paradise and 60 Kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. https://www.gccm.com.au/

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Interview with Asia Pacific Superyachts Fiji GM, David Jamieson

Photo Credit: Asia Pacific Superyachts Fiji APS Fiji Contact: dave@asia-pacific-superyachts.com

In a brief interview Asia Pacific Superyachts Fiji owner-agent, David Jamieson shares his experience and passion for yachting and caring for superyachts in Fiji. Jamieson is part of the APS company network of superyacht agency owner agents and has been welcoming superyachts to Fijian waters and the delights of Fiji culture since 2001. David commented earlier in the year that things are getting better for visiting yachts: “The Government's reduction of the Super Yacht Charter Tax from 12.5 per cent to 10 per cent will help to increase the number of visiting yachts. The Super Yacht Charter Tax is no longer called a ‘super yacht’ tax; superyachts are now charged an environment and climate adaptation levy of 10 per cent, levied on the stated gross charter fee as disclosed on the charter contract”. David has seen the yachting industry become a major contributor to the Fijian economy and his company is firmly established, with a staff of over forty people including head office and a repair and maintenance facility in Vuda. Fiji now receives over 700 yachts annually and he believes visiting yachts can exceed 1,000 once the Lau Clearance Post is operational. He’s the ‘go-to’ guy on Fiji for visiting yachts and can be found at the Port Denarau Marina.

Q. What were the circumstances in your background that brought you to Fiji – and to yachting? A. My Father was a keen sailor whose claim to fame was winning the ‘Tall Ships Race’ in 1976. He got me into dingy racing at 8 years old and then sailing around the UK on his yacht as a teenager. My professional career at sea began at age 18 and has spanned 20 years. I have skippered a wide variety of vessels that took me all over the world. Some of these vessels included Square Riggers, Schooners, Charter Yachts, Dive Boats, Cargo ships, Rig Tenders, Racing yachts and Superyachts. It was in 1999 that I sailed to Fiji as captain of 30 metre classic yacht and I was really taken by the people and the place. My 2-year-old son was sailing with me at the time and a new chapter was on the cards. In 2001, the owner of Yacht Help (now Asia Pacific Superyachts) which was mostly a small yacht repair business, contacted me to see if I wanted to buy the business. I took the plunge and moved to Fiji. Q. How did your interest in working with superyachts voyaging to and throughout Fiji develop? A. From my own experience I thought that the South Pacific had a lot to offer superyacht owners. When I bought the business there were about 10-15 superyachts cruising through Fiji annually. Captains didn’t really know much about Fiji and it took lots of trips to boat shows to get Fiji onto the cruise map. Q. What are some of your proudest achievements – in life? And in work? A. My kids. And being part of the huge growth of superyachting in the South Pacific. It’s been very exciting watching the numbers of yacht visits grow annually and how good this has been for the Fijian economy with multiple businesses and hundreds of people being employed. Q. What are you most passionate about in working with owners and captains and their yachts? A. It’s really easy to be passionate about Fiji as destination. I really enjoy customizing itineraries to fit each yacht’s interest. The people of Fiji are amazingly friendly and it’s great to get the positive feedback from owners and crew. As an ex captain I know the feeling when an owner ends a trip on a high, its “job well done” and I am passionate about achieving this for my client. Q. What do you see as helpful changes/needs by government for Fiji to continue to attract more international superyachts? A. To be fair the Fiji government has been steadfastly behind this industry and although new legislation has been slow coming, as an industry we have got most of our wish list including superyacht Charter Rules. Going forward I would like Fiji to follow Palau’s example and make Fiji waters into a marine reserve. Certainly, this is a big project but certainly worth pursuing in the years to come. www.asia-pacific-superychts.com

t the recent Miami International Boat Show, Aquila Power Catamarans debuted the latest innovative model in their lineup, the Aquila 32. “We were proud to debut the Aquila 32 at Miami International Boat Show, one of the biggest outdoor boat shows! This was the place to see almost every boating brand imaginable and we were excited to introduce the Aquila 32 to both US and international visitors,” stated Harry Mountain, Aquila Power Catamarans Brand Manager. Leveraging its long history of quality and innovation in power catamarans, Aquila’s “exclusively power” design and engineering have delivered another special combination of speed, space, innovation and styling. Boasting catamaran stability and a wide beam, the Aquila 32 combines popular sport boat features offering plenty of space, perfect for a day out with your friends and family, and a comfortable cabin with head for an overnight stay for a couple. Like the Aquila 36, this new model is powered by Mercury outboards. Unique to the Aquila 32 is the innovative, and large powered aft platform that wraps around the outboards. Offering water access like that of a larger yacht, in a 30’ is unheard of on other outboard boats. “The wrap around aft platform on the new 32 is one exciting example of the innovation that is to come from Aquila.

Features such as this truly set Aquila apart from the rest,” stated Lex Raas, President Aquila at MarineMax. The Miami International Boat Show is known as the “Five Biggest Days in Boating” and is known as one of the largest boat shows in the US. This year, the show was held from February 14 – 18, 10am – 6pm, at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin. For more information about the show visit http://www. miamiboatshow.com/. Aquila Power Catamarans is one of the fastest growing catamaran brands in the world offering an array of incredible innovative features like never seen before. They plan to continue this by producing all-new models such as the Aquila 32. For more information about Aquila Power Catamarans and to stay up to date with future model launches visit http://www.aquilaboats.com/.

ABOUT AQUILA Recognized globally for its high-quality, advanced composite manufacturing capabilities, Sino Eagle Yachts builds Aquila Power Catamarans in a state-of-the-art facility to exacting standards. With one of the most talented teams in the industry providing the combined knowledge and extensive experience, Aquila has established a game changing new standard of power catamaran innovation. Leading the way in the market segment, Aquila continues to pave the way with strong international sales of the award-winning Aquila brand. Uncompromising design coupled with unmatched industry experience, engineering and manufacturing by world class builders, make up the Aquila line of true pure-bred power catamarans (Simpson Marine represents Aquila in Southeast Asia).

Locally built Firey Clas Voodoo takes the spray at Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2018.

uly will be a big month for the island of Phuket as more than 450 sailors from around the world are set to take part in the award-winning Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. A summer season favourite known for exciting warm weather racing in one of the most picturesque race areas, the regatta is headquartered at the five-star Cape Panwa Hotel famed for its hospitality and host of the best regatta parties in Asia. Launched in 2004, Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek is like a fine wine, it gets better with age, and the organizers continue to improve the formula while attracting new sailors each year. “The venue, the sailing grounds and the racing and social programs are key components of Raceweek's successful formula evident by many sailors returning to compete year after year. In recent years we have also focused on reducing our green footprint to ensure our operations are more sustainable and at the same time we see participants supporting our initiatives by minimizing plastic, reducing waste and using refillable water bottles where possible,” said Byron Jones, Managing Director of Media Business Services, organizers of Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. Phuket remains a popular destination with Australian visitors and organizers have put a lot of effort into raising awareness of the event in Australia in recent years. “We are working with a number of Australian sailing clubs and members to promote the regatta and encourage Australian sailors who have perhaps never raced in Phuket before, to come and try Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. After last year's regatta we went on a road trip to Australia visiting a number of yacht clubs and seeing many sailors. The feedback was overwhelming and we plan to expand our efforts this year with the aim to further grow Australian participation.” On the local front, organizers continue to work closely with the Thailand and Phuket-based yachting community. “Each year we have strong support from sailors in Thailand and this is an important part of the regatta. We also welcome regulars who come from Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong – some keep their boats in Phuket and fly in to race, others charter locally-based boats and fly in with their crews. Many members of the Phuket Yacht Club also take part – both racing and also supporting in race management – and for us it's very important to ensure the community are involved and benefit from the event,” added Jones. The 2019 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek will take place 17 – 21 July during Phuket’s green season with racing off Phuket’s southeast coast and around the nearby islands. Classes range from top IRC racers to cruising boats and multihulls with provision for one-design fleets also. With approximately 450 sailors from more than 20 countries expected to again take part this year, Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek has become a key event in the island’s sports tourism calendar. For more information, visit www.phuketraceweek.com. Email Rung@ phuketraceweek

Organizers expect 450+sailors for

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek Photography by Guy Nowell

Phuket based Trimaran Fugazi lifts the hull and gets underway.

Cruising monohull Lady Bubbly a regular visitor to the Phuket Regatta scene.

Phoenix' a regular IRC2 winner at Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek.

The 2019 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek will take place 17 – 21 July during Phuket’s green season with racing off Phuket’s southeast coast and around the nearby islands.

The New Dehler 30 One Design A Pedigree Race Boat at a Great Price

he new Dehler 30 One Design is an uncompromising offshore race boat designed for maximum performance, with single-handed and double-handed capability, at a price that seems unbelievably low. Designers JudelVrolijk & Co, describe it thus: “Our new Dehler 30 one design is the first production boat we developed for this brand, that is designed only with speed and performance in mind. All other aspects such as the interior volume, headroom and comfort have been compromised to achieve this. “Design wise it was the intention to follow current single- and double-handed raceboat design trends, but with a major difference in all-round performance. Analyzing current racing conditions, especially all over Europe, it became evident, that much of the racing is done in lighter winds, and that good upwind performance is necessary to win races. So, we

sacrificed the pure downwind reaching performance slightly (you get nothing for free!) and gained back all-round and light wind power. “Using the water ballast, performance is increased in the short-handed mode, whereas in crewed mode with an intended crew of four, this additional stability feature is not in use. In this combination, we think the boat is unique and will satisfy the single- and double-handed racing sailors as well as the ambitions of the more conventional race course oriented crews. “We came up with some nice under-deck design ideas, the boat is also good for sporty weekend cruising or as a high-performance day-sailor. This is not to underestimate, because it helps to create fleets and keep a good resale value. “The high-quality composite build has great structural strength and a low center of gravity resulting in an Offshore Category A with 4 persons (without water ballast).”

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Life raft stowage Twin rudder Composite keel upper hollow, extruded aluminum fin with Lead Bulb Cockpit stowage Instrument rack Anti-slip in the cockpit Main sheet with 4:1 and 16:1 purchase High end Harken deck equipment and winch Adjustable footrests Dehler Stealth Drive: ultra-light Nanni diesel engine and a fly out system for the drive, results in zero friction at sailing mode Integrated bulkhead instruments - starboard: B&G Triton mul tifunction display, B&G Zeus³ 7” chart plotter, port: B&G Triton multifunction display, Triton² auto pilot control, compass Sliding Dodger with 3D window Set into the deck non-slip neoprene patch set in deck provides support when crew are working on the foredeck. The sheer stern has the benefit of minimizing the wetted area of the lateral plan and keeping the boat stable at speed. The moderate scow bow generates dynamic buoyancy while surfing despite the steep ends. Straight hull with pronounced chines aft, serving to increase the dimensional stability and visibility on the water. Bowsprit with bobstay: long enough for perfect sail plan but also removable

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Aft cabins: two symmetric cabins - backrest for upwind sailing Easy entrance to all technical components and space for per sonal items Separable head: a lightweight fabric screen Storage shelf with internal storage space Electric panel: VHF radio, battery management, switchboard (7 automatic fuses), 12v and USB ports Moulded wooden saloon seating: real oak - ergonomic and stabile Large front cabin: a real owner’s cabin - berths fold up for extra storage Fabric lined hull: Saloon: Large sense of space for a boat of its size. Collision bulkhead for offshore sailing Lightweight GRP sandwich bulkheads: maximum strength with low weight, Table: Two in one, centrally placed brackets and hinged table. Lithium ion battery at lowest with intelligent management tech nology 70A alternators ensure fast charging Freshwater tank: with manual foot pump Pantry: light GRP module Eno gas stove with piezoelectric Small sink with a flexible tap Anti-slip flooring Integrated companionway stowage

Beyond the features of the design, construction and fitting; the serial production of the Dehler 30 one design reduces the assembly hours, the material costs and the tooling costs resulting in a very competitive price. Price per standard specification until June 30, 2019: EUR 99.900 and after July 01, 2019 EUR 108.900 (excl. VAT)

The standard Dehler 30 one design features include: hull, deck & bulkheads, vacuum infusion with PVC sandwich composite bowsprit, carbon mast with rod rigging, twin rudder composite keel with lead bulb, Dehler Stealth Drive, water ballast, lithium battery and complete interior. Just add sails and an upgraded instrument or cruising pack and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re away.

Fact Sheet LOA HULL LENGTH LWL BEAM AIRDRAFT DRAUGHT TKEEL BALLAST TKEEL WATERBALLAST DISPLACEMENT ENGINE APPROX. FRESH WATER approx. FUEL TANK approx. MAIN SAIL JIB 105% CODE - 0 GENNAKER A2 GENNAKER A5 STAYSAIL

10.30 m / 33' 10" 9.14 m / 30' 0" 8.97 m / 29' 5" 3.25 m / 10' 8" 14.30 m / 46' 11" 2.20 m / 7' 3" 0.94 t / 2,072 lbs 0.2 t / 441 lbs 2.8 t / 6,173 lbs Diesel 9.9 PS / hp 40 l / 10.57 gal 25 l / 6.60 gal 34.50 m² / 371 sq ft 28.50 m² / 307 sq ft 45.00 m² / 484 sq ft 95.00 m² / 1,023 sq ft 75.00 m² / 807 sq ft 13.50 m² / 145 sq ft

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Photography by Scott Murray

n the fourth and final day of the Bay Regatta, the Coca Cola Haad Thip Race, PRO and race organizer Simon James continued the regatta’s two-start format as all the multihulls crossed the start line together followed by all the monohulls. The final race saw the participants start off of Krabi’s Railay Beach between the committee boat and Koh Yaman, then pass Koh Dam Hok and Koh Dam Kwan to starboard before hitting the gate at Hin Mu Sang Noi. The multis made it through the gate but the wind died before the other boats could get there, so finishing times was taken from the gate. After all the boats crossed the finish, they headed back to Phuket, where they celebrated the final prize giving and dinner at Kan Eang 2 restaurant, overlooking Chalong Bay. It was hoped that the final prize-giving would be a somewhat quieter affair as the evening before the stage collapsed at the Phra Nang Inn while the prize-giving was taking place when the extended crew from the Russian yacht Megazip jumped on stage. Luckily, the only casualties were a few bruised egos and some wet clothes as the temporary stage was constructed on the resort’s swimming pool, but it certainly was a prize-giving ceremony to remember as everyone went scrambling once the stage gave way. The six-boat Racing Class saw Scott Bradley’s East Marine Emagine win for the second time in four years. Alexey Mashkin’s Megazip came second, having won the regatta the two previous years. Craig Nichols’ Aquarii was third with Gordon Ketelbey’s Ramrod in fourth followed by Andrew McDermott’s Jessandra II and Vitalii Plaksin’s Uminoko in last. In the Cruising A class, Paul Merry's Night Train rode three first-place finishes to victory while Brandon Roscoe's Lola, which took first on day three, claimed second overall with 9 points. Hellmut Schutte's Aquavit 6 was third with 12 points followed by Kirill Stashevskly’s Winds of Change (15 pts) Andrew Bruechert’s Sand Grouper (21 pts) and Jack Christensen’s Linda (25 pts). The six-boat Cruising B class was won by surprise, surprise, Niels Degenkolw’s Phoenix. Niels has won the Bay Regatta a number of times in various divisions over the years. This year, he won every race except for day two’s when the Gillows on Poco snuck by him. Poco did end up claiming second in the class while Vladislav Belosheikin’s Sail in Asia Pinocchio was third, Tristram Denyer’s Iseulta was fourth and Sergei Kataev’s Hope was fifth. Mig Wehrle’s Aqua came in last but did have the regatta’s cutest entrant-Mig’s young son Lucas on board, along with Lucas’ grandmother so it really was a family affair. Speaking on families, it’s always tremendous to see the father-daughter team of Kevin and Mia Gillow out on the water. As a child, Mia sailed around the world with her parents, and the family has always been quite close. But a few years back, Kevin suffered a stroke. He made a miraculous recovery and 18 months later was back sailing and winning the Bay Regatta on Poco with Mia.

In the Bareboat Class, Konstantin Nazarenko’s Kinnon almost made a clean sweep of it, but Venture, after finishing second on the first three days, claimed the top spot on the final day. Russell Waddy’s AllSail Tonicola, the only non-Russian boat in the class, was third and Denis Aksenov’s Uhuru was fourth overall in this division. Fugazi was the star of the show winning regatta line honours in all four races – but when their handicap was applied on the final race it was only good for third overall in the multihull class, so they didn’t sweep their division though they did win it on days one-three. Kudos to owner/skipper Dan Fidock and his crew of Mick Coleman, Rob Meizer, Nick Gutry, Ciaran “Irish” Corrigan and Gaetan Verhegge as they flew their hull(s) masterfully throughout the event. Twin Sharks usually gives them a run for the money when handicap is applied but John Newnham’s tight-knit team of Alfie Rowson, Jason Corall (fly in from New York), Tam Keawwantha (flew in from Ireland), with John as skip, had to pull out early on the first day due to a ripped sail. They had blown out their back-up sail at the Royal International Regatta just a few weeks earlier and hadn’t had time to replace it. Jason did find a home with Phantom 5 for the regatta and Alfie and Tam sailed with Jessandra II. John Newnham summed up Twin Sharks recent woes, thus, “It started at the Phuket King's Cup where our new main developed a problem half way through the regatta, we continued with the sail but there were performance issues. Quantum asked us to return the sail for analysis and repair or replacement, at that stage we were committed to Langkawi so decided to carry on but with one of our two older sails. Halfway through Langkawi the main blew and we did a repair but it was obvious that sail was for the bin. “The replacement/repair sail was not yet available for the Bay Regatta, so we dug out another older sail, sadly it was just too old and tired — Sharks does do a lot of sailing! “So, in a nutshell. we had a problem with a new sail, which we were anxious to investigate, in the meantime we used some old well used sails which unfortunately did not cope.” George Eddings crew (John Claxon, Peter Taylor & Mark Pescott) on Blue Noze filled the gap left by Twin Sharks and sailed marvelously finishing only two points behind Fugazi in the final standings. Alan Carwardine’s Asia Catamarans Phantom 5 also turned in a valiant effort, coming third with 12 points. Alan sailed with many of his crew from Hurricane, since sold to a sailor based out of San Diego. Glywn Rowlands Twister 2 was fourth with 14 points and Ray Waldron’s Surf Patrol was fifth with 23 points. Ray’s was the only boat able to fix a damaged sail during the regatta, because after registering a DNF on day three, crewmate and sailmaker Ket Mangklaseranee was able to match things up and have them ready to go for day four. Elaborating on the sail trouble, Ray said, “On day three, a glued seam on the main gave way one minute into the first upwind leg causing the main to part from luff to leech. Given it was blowing a constant 18 knots with gusts to 25 we had little choice but to nurse the main & boat home to Ao Nang and commence repairs so we could compete on day four. Having Ket (Ket Sails) on board was a great help and he had the main patched up within an hour. “On day four, we knew we still had to nurse the main home but given the final race was all downwind we were mod-

erately confident it would hold. We started well and managed to stay “almost” in touch gybe for gybe with Fugazi for approx 8 miles but unfortunately the take line on the prodder blew. In our efforts to recover the kite as quick as possible we lost our mast man overboard slowing us down a touch. Worst of all one of our crew was injured with a suspected broken or cracked rib, so we had to nurse John home (along with the main). That’s racing, it can suck sometimes.” Scott Galle’s Blade Runner IX also had trouble in the regatta and ended with 2 DNFs on the first two days, ripping its sail near the end of the second day, forcing it out of the regatta. Gallant effort in tough winds for the small trimaran though. Simon James did a tremendous job as PRO setting the courses, manning the starts and keeping things in order. Kae Wattana and her Regattas Asia team made everyone happy on shore, providing plenty of good food and drink and good entertainment. Vacation Village stepped up and provided Seraph as the committee boat Captain Brent McInnes did great work steering the photographer’s rib. Brendon Kealy helped out by providing his catamaran, Catapult for photography services on the last day. And Bob Mott was also a tremendous help,

providing the mark boat and the Rainman waterproof bags for all the skippers. A big shot out to Simon’s team on the water—Susie, Hughie, Chandran, Jane, Cookie & Eddie—who as always, made sure all the starts and finishes were correctly posted and recorded. For more information, visit www.bayregatta.com or www.facebook.com/bayregatta.

About Regattas Asia Regattas Asia is a brand name of Phuket and More Co. Ltd., established in 2001 with over 18 years’ involvement in the organisation of leading marine events in Asia. Regattas Asia has become a prominent player in Asia's regattas industry, with an innovative approach to the management of major sailing events in the region, and provides services to the following events: Phuket King's Cup Regatta, Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, the Sabang International Regatta (Indonesia), Royal Langkawi International Regatta (Malaysia), Hainan Around the Island Regatta (China), & the China Cup International Regatta. Regattas Asia are the sole organisers of The Bay Regatta and Samui Regatta (www. regattas.asia).

Back in the day, Noel Bradley taking son Scott out for a waterski.

Scott got his start working on engines early on.

The family has always been around boats.

Watersports were a big part of Scott Bradley's early life.

Scott Bradley today (middle), with dad, Noel, to the left, and stepbrother, Ty, to the right.

little over a year ago, East Marine Asia’s Scott Bradley brought his father, Noel, and step-brother, Ty, up to work with him from Rebak Island where they had been running a chandlery called Yacht Supply for the past decade. Though there had been talk about them moving north, the move was hastened when Noel contracted cancer, which he continues to battle. But first a little bit of history about this nautical family. Noel had his first boat at age 14, in Sydney, a powerboat he raced at the St George Motor Boat Club. At age 23, he had his first yacht built by East Coast Yachts at Port Hacking in Sydney, a Klansman, which he sold it in 1976. In 1980, he retired from the police force, and still based in Sydney he built three yachts in a period of six months, two for friends, and one named Gomorrah he kept for himself and he and Scott made a number of return trips to Cairns. In 1983, he headed off to Papua New Guinea in Gomorrah with three female crew, ending up in Cebu in the Philippines for a couple of years. Scott used to fly up to meet his dad and sail with him during school holidays. From there he made his way to Krabi in 1988 by way of Kota Kinabalu, Singapore and Malaysia.

Noel eventually decided he needed a new boat and settled on a 51ft Formosa named Berahi he found in Lumut Malaysia. He spent six months there fixing it up, and putting on a new mast with the aim of bringing it up to Phuket to charter it for dive trips and backpacker charters from Phuket to Langkawi. He did that until 1995. In 1989, on a trip to Phuket, he met Ty’s mom Aoy, they eventually married and the couple had Ty and an older daughter named Angie as well, who works in the F & B industry at a hotel in Phuket. Noel sees himself in various roles with East Marine Asia; remittance man, jack-ofall-trades, even a joker trying to lighten things up when the need arises. Of Scott, he says, “It’s hard to describe how proud I am of him.” Since an early age, Noel’s second son Ty has been involved in the marine life: at a month old his parents took him onto a boat. He grew up in Langkawi on that boat in Rebak Marina, as his family eventually opened a chandlery there called Yacht Supply in 2007. Ty was home schooled, but as his mother is Thai, the family made numerous visits to Thailand. In recent years, you’ve seen him in regional regattas as he has been the second trim on Scott’s racing boat

Emagine. At the chandlery in Rebak, Ty did general purpose admin and was Yacht Supplyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical guy, running around selling high-tech electronics to yachties and managing projects such as the bottom painting of boats. Langkawi was a good place to grow up, but it was time to move on if Ty wanted more opportunities in life, so when Scott offered him a job in East Marine Asia, he made the move with his dad from the village to the big city, when the family found a buyer for Yacht Supply.

Tyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job is Technical Sales Support, so he assists customers in all their technical needs. Ninety-five percent of his day is spent advising customers on everything from electronics to anchors and chains, galleyware and gas fittings. Compared to Langkawi, Ty says the product range wider is much wider at East Marine, the customer needs are greater and there are a lot more motor yacht customers, compared to Langkawi, where he primarily dealt with sailboats. He also says the buyers in Phuket are

a little less frugal than the retirees who tend to populate the yachts in Langkawi. When not helping out at the shop, Ty spends his time sailboarding, swimming and sailing. He grew up in chandlery, so he’s gained a good product knowledge through osmosis, combine that with his gift of the gab and you have all the ingredients of a super salesman. If you are in Phuket for any length of time and need your yacht fixed or a marine product for your boat, the Bradleys at East Marine Asia are the folks to see (www.eastmarineasia.com, www.precision-shipwright.com). Scott and Khun Phorn need to explain and prove to customers the difference between experience and quality work as compared with a quick fix. 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).

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At Racer Marina we run a fully-serviced boat yard oďŹ&#x20AC;ering lift out, undercover storage and sheltered, outside storage for boats up to 30 tons, all year around. Our 35 tons Marine Travelift operate all year around for boats up to 4.8m beam. Storage Ashore Our extensive hard standing areas provide storage for approximately 100+ boats fully serviced with 240v electricity and water or without, either set within a secure compound at our hardstand oďŹ&#x192;ce or closely monitored with CCTV at our marina. All boats brought ashore are pressure washed before being shored up. Cradles and boats stands can be hired and we can also provide storage for masts and trailer.

Sparkman and Stephens 104

he story of Silverlining is one that spans the world. She has cruised more than 50,000 nautical miles, visiting more than 40 countries during her circumnavigation of the globe. Now, she makes her home in Phuket, Thailand and is a perfect vessel for fantastic luxury sailing or diving vacations around Phuket, Langkawi or Myanmar.

The Yacht Designed by Sparkman and Stephens, this 104ft sailing yacht had a tumultuous history before finally being completed in 2011. Initially designed in 1998, the hull was laid up on a Chinese shipyard in 2000 but the project was abandoned in 2001, half way through the construction. Chris Lenz, a restaurant legend from

Hong Kong, bought the hull in 2008 and had it moved to the Phithak shipyard in Thailand. Here the boat was finished with contemporary upgrades while the exterior was styled by the Sparkman & Stephens team, who are also responsible for the entire engineering package. After the yachtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s launch in 2011 Chris sailed her all around the world, starting with Indonesia before heading west and up through the Red Sea and to the Mediterranean. The yacht visited several European countries and then crossed the Atlantic Ocean. They sailed through the Caribbean and up the U.S. east coast towards Thunder Bay in Ontario, Canada. To reach this destination they had to sail through St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. The yacht was then sailed to Panama where Chris is living now but the boat contin-

ued under its experienced captain to finish her epic journey with a full world circumnavigation ending in Phuket in Thailand.

Interiors and Amenities Silverlining offers four guests cabins for up to eight guests. A lower-deck, full-beam master cabin is located aft with a king-size bed and en-suite bath with solid teak tub. The VIP stateroom is located on the lower deck to starboard and offers a queen-size bed and en-suite facilities. Two additional guest cabins, one with a double bed and one with twins, share an en-suite bathroom. This sleek aluminum yacht has a teak-laid deck, a raised inside salon and a

lower deck. She features a large aft cockpit with twin raised helms, a bar area in the cockpit, an L-shaped settee and dinner table for eight. Inside the raised salon, she offers an additional dining space for eight guests, as well as an inside helm station and a wine bar. The interior of Silverlining is contemporary with solid teak trimmings and ornaments. She carries 5 experienced crew onboard who are attentive to your every need during your stay and can speak 5 languages among them to ensure a perfect sailing vacation. Her impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socializing and entertaining with family and friends. Her saloon comes equipped with a HD TVs screen, Bluetooth stereo system and a media server packed with the latest movies.

Destinations Silverlining spends most of her time in Phuket, Thailand in the winter season. Explore the emerald waters of the Andaman sea. Typical charters will take you to Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest sailing destinations including the iconic Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi island archipelago and the Racha islands. These locations feature spectacularly clear waters for swimming and snorkeling, as well as vibrant marine wildlife. Serene long stretches of white sandy beaches and await those who wish to adventure ashore. Visit the national parks to take in the dense forest scenes or local villages for their crafts or food. Continue your holiday to Koh Lanta where there is plenty to do; beach hopping, caves explorations, shopping and dining ashore in the many restaurants on the island. Head over to Koh Rok for stellar snorkeling locations and crystal clear waters. Continue to Langkawi for a truly unforgettable charter, visit the duty free shops in town or enjoy the cable car for an amazing sunset views from the mountains. From Phuket, Myanmarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mergui Archipelago is also within reach. Virtually unknown to the outside world, the archipelago opened to foreigners as recently as the late 1990s. Just across from the Thai border, the Mergui Archipelago remains one of the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unspoilt destinations with only a few of the 800 islands being populated. White beaches lined with palm trees and dense jungle wait; swim in the azure waters amongst the colorful reef fish, vibrant coral and diverse wildlife. Enjoy Myanmar in complete exclusivity, you can sail for days on end and meet not a soul but the odd fisherman in a dugout canoe. During the summer months, Silverlining makes her home in the Anambas Islands. Named Asia's Best Tropical Island by CNN.com in 2013 the Anambas islands are indeed a tropical paradise. Located in the South China Sea, the Anambas are among Indonesia's northern-most border archipelagos. Here are excellent dive spots where divers will be amazed at the colorful underwater life, while on

land rows of coconut trees protect the soft white sand beaches, where turtles have made the shores of the islands of Keramut and Mangkal their habitat. In all, there are 255 islands in the Anambas cluster where only 26 are inhabited. Admire the many lagoons here, where islands can emerge from the sea as if out of nowhere. At low tide the islets grow together by the connecting sands, creating an inland sea and an outer sea beyond, with lagoons that are paved with white sand and here and there colorful corals. All of

the islands in the Anambas have fine white beaches which glisten and become even more beautiful as the lagoons fill with aquamarine water through which one can see strange corals and schools of fish darting in the clear water. From the Anambas, branch out to the many other sailing destinations in the area. Eastern Malaysia, the Palawan region as well as further destinations such as Lombok, Bali and even Rajah Ampat or Komodo are not out of reach for the Silverlining.

Technical Speciď&#x192;&#x17E;cations Designer

: Sparkman & Stephens

Builder

: Pithak Shipyard - Thailand

L.O.A

: 104 ft / 31.4 m

Beam

: 25 ft

Draft

: 12.5 ft

Type

: Sloop

Max Speed

: 11 kts

Cruising Speed

: 7 kts

Engine/Generators : Single Cat C12 480 hp A/C

: Yes

Water Maker

: yes

Water Capacity : 2270 Ltrs

Fuel Capacity

: 8,000 Ltrs

Max Guests

: 8 overnight

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UTwinmin Shar at Sailor’s

here were three tight starts in the IRC class on the final day of the Phuket Yacht Club’s Sailor’s Regatta, held from March 8-10 in Ao Chalong. Alexy Mashkin’s Megazip and Vitaili Plaskin’s Uminoko pushing each other to achieve an advantage at the start line. Uminoko’s spinnaker handling was much better and as a result their downwind performance improved greatly. Uminoko won all three races on day three and finished tied with fellow-Russian sailing team Megazip at 12 points each, but Uminoko won the class on countback as they won the last race. There were no discards in this regatta, so all positions were in play going into the final day of racing. Paul Baker’s Farrgo Express, the other boat in the IRC class continued to display interesting spinnaker techniques on the final day of racing and pulled out of the final race, taking third spot in the seven races they did compete in. In the Firefly/OMC class, Twin Sharks strong team (Scott Duncanson, Alfie Rowson, Tom Cracknell, Ciaran Corrigan and skipper John Newhamn) scored three bullets on the last day, winning the class by the end of the second race. Ballerina (the only Firefly not built by Latitude 8 in the regatta), took three second-place finishes on day three and with crew such as Andy Pape Mick Kealy, and Liz Schoch helping out skipper Peter Taylor you just knew they were going to surprise and do well. Ray Waldron’s Surf Patrol, Mick Coleman’s Mamba, Marc Chapus’s Moto Inzi and Dirk Weiblen’s This rounded out the class, although This did not compete in the final race of the day. This was the only non-Firefly in the OMR division; Originally a KL25 catamaran, designed by VLPP, with racks and trapezes, Weiblen bought it calling it Offline, he had then had a rethink and increased the width of the boat by 60cm, got rid the of the trapezes and tracks, and reduced the

oko &

ks triumph Regatta

Photography by Scott Murray

rocker making a flatter hull, more suitable for Phuket waters. At the same time that the Sailors Regatta was going on, the PYC’s Junior Sailing Programme was taking place so it was interesting to see the young sailors juxtaposed against their more senior comrades all having fun in the Ao Chalong waters. A huge thanks must go out to Kim Mitchell and his crew at the PYC bar/kitchen for keeping all sailors fed and topped up with libations. Kim also supplied a water fountain free of charge where sailors could fill up their water bottles as the PYC is phasing out plastic bottles. On day two, a spectator boat full of beautiful female Russian sailing enthusiasts, celebrating International Women’s Day cruised through the fleet creating a number of “oohs” and “aahs”. Praise much go to race director Tom Cracknell for organizing the classes and results with the able assistance from PYC Commodore Scott Duncanson and PYS Sailing School Director Alfie Rowson, And before the regatta started, John Newhamn made a generous donation to the club and the PYC junior sailing programme. Mick Kealy donated his rib as the photography boat, and Tim Willis did an excellent job driving it. Matt McGrath skillfully repeated his performance from last year as PRO, and Chandran as always turned in brilliant work as the assistant race officer. Member Colin Wright kindly donated his catamaran SWIFT (sailburma.com) as the start boat and Mick Coleman also was active in ensuring all the boats were compliant with OMR/Firefly boats regulations. Ten boats competed in the event, although Aqua only sailed on day two. That was up from the inaugural Sailor’s Regatta in 2018, when seven boats competed. All eight races were windward-leewards in Ao Chalong Bay and PYC Commodore Scott Duncanson stressed that the regatta’s focus was on the sailors themselves — in short, protests were discouraged and fun was emphasized.

Safety at Sea A New Initiative for Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine Industry

alileo Maritime Academy and the Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA), in conjunction with Phuket News and Live 89.5 radio, has launched a marine safety training campaign for all crew of vessels engaged in the Thai marine tourism industry. Galileo has based this training program on the widely accepted international standards developed over the last ten years by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) known as MGN 280. This was designed for captains and crew ofvessels under 24 meters in length engaged in commercial tourism, work

boats and pilot boats, and is currently used in many countries. Starting in April 2019, there will be regular radio broadcasts on Live 89.5 of daily tips and advice for all crew and yacht operators covering fire prevention and fire-fighting, personal safety and care of the marine environment, survival skills in an emergency, first aid and being a first responder, crowd management and crisis handling skills, collision regulations and basic navigation, voyage and weather planning, seamanship and heavy weather handling, safety equipment and VHF radio communication.

Starting in April 2019 there will be regular articles and coverage of the training program as it progresses in the Phuket news special column on Safety at Sea. The campaign will initially continue for three months. The objective of this campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of professional standards of training to improve the safety record of Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marine industry and to promote quality training that will give guests and crew greater confidence that they can be safer in their work and leisure. As a result, we believe that charter companies, hotels and tour operators will be able to promote that their marine operations are compliant with

best international standards and are a safer experience for their tourist guests. The Galileo Maritime Academy training program for captains and crew of these vessels will be delivered in both Thai and English language at economical group rates. The program will be broken down into segments of knowledge and practical skills to fit in with the requirements of working crew so that marine operations are not disrupted. Galileo will provide the instructors, facilities and equipment at their training centre at Yacht Haven Marina and in some the theory classes can be held in client hotels and company facilities.

January - March 2019 - 164 Graduate Certicates Issued Course Category Breakdown

Adv. / Refresher 49%

Career Entry 51%

Galileo Crew Trainee NaƟonality Breakdown Canada 5% CroaƟĂ 4% China 1% Denmark 3%

USA 1% Australia 8%

UK 29%

Germany 3% Hong India Kong 9% 3%

Thailand 7% South Africa 9% Sweden 4%

Spanish 1%

Japan 3% Netherlands 5% Russia New Zealand 1% Philipines 3% 1%

Phuket is fast becoming an international maritime training destination In the first quarter of 2019 Galileo has seen a truly international spread of students from the superyacht and commercial shipping industry visiting Phuket to obtain MCA certification at the maritime training centre at Yacht Haven Marina. 51% of these students have been entry level crew looking to start their careers on superyachts and 49% have been experienced captains and crew carrying out STCW refresher courses and

advanced proficiency training in Medical Care, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, Advanced Fire Fighting, Approved Marine Engine Courses, Efficient Deckhand and Fast Rescue Boat courses, all under MCA certification. The UK has consistently been the largest source of students by nationality as is Europe generally, next is Asia and then Australia and USA, Canada and South Africa.

The World

Record SailingYacht Tournament Photography by Scott Murray

he World Record Sailing Yacht Tournament. or WRSYT for short. was staged at Krabi Boat Lagoon and off of Krabi’s Long Beach from March 1-3. SEAT-listed Apex Development Public Company was the main sponsor of the event supported by the Krabi provincial government. It was actually Doug Smith’s first time as the Principal Race Officer, but he did a good job as PRO. He had hoped to get in two races on the first day, but light wind forced him to cancel that plan and settle for a race a day. Those mooring at Krabi Boat Lagoon had to get back to the marina about noon or later in the afternoon (around 5pm). Ma Du Zi tried to push its luck on Saturday afternoon and got stuck in mud, having to wait for the tide to rise before floating back into Krabi Boat Lagoon. The event organizers Asian Multi Sports & Entertainment Co., Ltd. have a long history of organizing jetski events but don’t have much experience with sailing so they called in Mike Downard from Phuket’s SailinAsia to be the Race Director at the last minute and he did a superb job of organization as well as performing a fine imitation of Roger Daltry while helming his SailinAsia craft.

When it was sailed done, first place in the Platu division along with a Bt40,000 went to Dragon: second spot went to Tiger earning them Bt30,000. In the Cruising class, Lola earned Bt30,000 for her first-place finish, while Mamba also took home Bt30,000 for winning the Ocean Multis division. In the IRC class, Jessandra II took home Bt80,000 while second-place Megazip earned Bt40,000. Sailors from 14 nations competed. On both days, the bigger boats headed out and around Koh Poda, while after the wind died on day one it was decided to give the Platus a shorter course on day two. The closing ceremony was attended by Krabi governor ML Kitibodhi Prawit, who presented awards and officially closed the regatta. The governor said Krabi province was delighted to support this creative event, an interesting project that promoted eco-tourism by using wind power instead of engines, and promoted Krabi to the world. He also noted the event’s hi-lites would be broadcasted via Fox Sports to 33 million households. Mr. Pongphan Sampawakoop, APEX Development Public Company Limited’s chairman was also on hand to hand out prizes. Aniporn “Nat” Chalermburanawong, Miss Universe Thailand 2015, and a number of other models put on a fashion show highlighting local batik products during the final show that turned man heads. There was some grumbling from those who were unable to register for the regatta online, while others complained that the prize money given wasn’t what was originally advertised and others complained about the name of the regatta. But those that did compete had a fabulous time, enjoying two good days of racing in a different location, two great parties, some fabulous scenery with prize money for the winners – what could be better than that? Apex is building the Club Med Krabi Resort & Residences, which will be managed by Club Med for a 20-year period. Located 30 minutes’ drive from the Krabi International Airport, the 100-rai plot of land will feature 300 guest hotel rooms and 58 residences. The company is also constructing the Sheraton Krabi Long Beach Resort & Residences. Both properties will be built on Long Beach, where the regatta’s two parties were held.

www.wrsyt.com

dazzles yet again

he Singapore Yacht Show 2019 (SYS), Asia’s premier yachting and luxury lifestyle event, hosted a dazzling showcase of impressive yachts, innovative products, adrenaline-inducing activities, and a bumper schedule of social events. Host venue ONE o15 Marina Sentosa Cove became a nautical wonderland and greeted more than 15,000 people during the four-day extravaganza. With over 100 brands represented and 90 yachts, boats and other watercraft on display, visitors were able to see, buy or charter some of the world's most desirable sail and motor yachts. The Show once again welcomed some of the world's best-known custom and semi-custom

superyacht builders to showcase their spectacular vessels and the superyacht lifestyle to an increasingly appreciative Asian audience. Visitors had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Amels, Benetti Yachts, Feadship, Ferretti Group, Lürssen Yachts, Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo, SilverYachts and Westport, presenting a great opportunity to discover their latest launches and new concepts. The Lifestyle Pavilion (North), featured a wide range of fashion and jewellery brands from Infiniti Jewels, Castaldi Jewels, Treesure through to Neo Estate Corporation showcasing sumptuous villas in Koh Samui, and leading luxury residential brokerage, List Sotheby’s International Realty who had a team on-hand to help you find your

This year’s show had a record high of 16,095 visitors with over 87 yachts and over 150 brands and exhibitors showcased.

next dream property, either here in Singapore, or overseas. If you’re already a yacht owner, the East Pavilion offered everything you need to complement your yachting journey, from marine equipment manufacturer Besenzoni, to United Yacht Transport, who were on-hand to help you ship your yacht around the world, or Triton Submarines the luxury submersible manufacturer who will leave you feeling inspired to explore the ocean from underwater! The West Pavilion welcomed superyacht builders; Amels, Lürssen Yachts, SilverYachts and Westport – while Benetti Yachts resume their position on the Esplanade. Digital platform Ahoy Club talked visitors through their online luxury yacht charter platform.

With close to 90 yachts on display and almost 30 regional premieres, the Show offered something for all tastes, budgets and styles. The innovative Floating Leisure Hub provided a "try before you buy" concept, with experts and dealers showcasing the very latest watersports equipment and toys. Highlights included the incredible 59-metre luxury expedition yacht, M/Y Seawolf as well as the impressive 36.6m Tecnomar-Admiral built Tecnomar Evo 120 Ice White Edition, presented by The Italian Sea Group - Asia. Other superyachts included: Lürssen’s Be Mine (40.7m); Perini Navi’s La Numero Uno (40m); Sanlorenzo’s SD126 (37m), & Princess Yachts’ Princess 30M (30m).

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The much-anticipated SILENT 55, a fully solar-electric catamaran by SILENT-Yachts, the world’s first and only producer of ocean-going solar-powered catamarans Princess Yachts, together with Boat Lagoon Yachting’s display of five regional debuts, including F70, F45 and R35 Azimut’s Singapore-based dealer Marine Italia showcase of the Grande 25 METRI, Azimut 66 and the Azimut Fly 55 Must-see mid-sized yacht debuts such as the Prestige 630, showcased by the French builder and the Manhattan 66 exhibited by Sunseeker The Aquila 36, Lagoon Seventy 7 and Lagoon 40 presented by Simpson Marine Hong Seh Marine’s introduction of two new day boats from Boston Whaler, the 350 Realm and 320 Vantage Leopard Catamarans award-winning Leopard 51PC Gulf Craft’s stylish Silvercraft 36 HT and 31 HT on show with ProMarine

More than just a boat show, the SYS continued to set the bar high for demonstrations of the latest, most advanced personal watersports equipment and complementary luxury lifestyle brands to get visitors’ adrenaline pumping Interesting products on display included: l

On-water Demo Platform showcasing Flyboard and Waydoo Flyer, an electric hydrofoil board designed to make the user fly above water The Supercar Parade on the weekend where car owners from Lamborghini and Ferrari clubs will drive convoys of their iconic vehi cles into Sentosa Cove to gather at the Show’s Esplanade Rolls-Royce’s showcase of three models of their 2018-launched Cullinan SUV Bell Helicopter 505, taking cruising in style to the next level with a new five-seat aircraft designed for safety, efficiency and reliability through the use of advanced avionics technology

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