Sea Yachting 14 no 4

Vol. 14 No. 4

July - August 2019

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Vol. 14 No. 4

July - August 2019

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

AUD7.95 HKD45 RM7.90

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SEA Yachting News

In this issue, we look at a new set of engines from Suzuki (pg#14), then preview the 30th RSMIR (pg#16), note Yacht Sourcing’s launch in Thailand (pg#18), announce Thailand Charter Week (pg#19), look at Multihull Solutions presence at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show (pg#12) & the Sydney International Boat Show (pg#20). Later we look at the growth of disabled sailing in Thailand (pg#22), helpful tips on marine insurance (pg#42), catch up with Phuket’s favourite sailing couple (pg#58) and look at the two latest creations from SeaCat Ships, Loggerhead and Leatherback (pg#56). .

Yachts designs Northern Star, a 24 Floeth Sea Searcher 72

Wildlife Photographer Peter Oegaard from Denmark has asked Pattaya’s Floeth Yachts to build him his dream boat and they are doing just that.

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East Marine’s Marketing Guru

Read all about Malay-born Ian Lok, East Marine’s Marketing Manager, and the man behind the company’s strong social media presence.

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Rob Williams of Southeast Asia Yachts reviews the new Sealine C390, which raises the motor boating standard in the boat class below 40 feet.

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THA72 claims fourth straight Samui Regatta

The Whitcrafts won their 4th straight Samui Regatta, while Ray Roberts and Team Hollywood claimed the AYGP Skipper & Yacht of the Year.

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Bali Catamarans enter the Phuket market

Bali Catamarans, part of the ‘CATANA’ group of yachting companies, expands its dealership to Phuket appointing Asia Marine Phuket as its exclusive dealer for Thailand.

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Small Vessel “Safety at Sea” – International standards meeting local needs

The origins and objectives of Galileo Maritime Academy, Class Act Media and the Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) joining forces to raise the standard of Thai marine operations.

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The ToG celebrates 15 years of supporting Thai sailing talent

Duncan Worthington reports on the 15th Top of the Gulf Regatta, which saw more than 700 competitors representing 30 countries participate in the event.

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Multihull Solutions Enjoys Record Success at Sanctuary Cove

Multihull Solutions recorded its best ever sales results at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show with a hugely successful launch of the new range of Iliad Catamarans.

The company unveiled the innovative new line of power catamarans at the show with the international launching of the ILIAD 50 at VIP event on the Friday evening.

Five minutes before the ribbon was cut to launch the stunning vessel, the boat was officially sold to buyers from Brisbane who were immediately impressed by the ILIAD 50’s design, space and quality.

In the following days, Multihull Solutions also took orders on two more ILIAD 50 catamarans from buyers on both the east and west coast of the country. The company is expecting to finalise two additional ILIAD 50 orders after sea trials and contract negotiations in early June.

There are also now a number of buyers working with the ILIAD design team to finalise orders on ILIAD 50, 60 and 70 models for delivery over the next two years.

Fountaine Pajot’s range of sail and power catamarans were also extremely popular at the show with contracts now being finalised on boats across the range. Multihull Solutions sold an MY44 power catamaran and is finalising a contract on another MY44, while there are post-show contracts being finalised on sailing catamarans including Lucia 40s, an Astrea 42, the NEW 45, the Saona 47, the NEW 60 and the stunning new Alegria 67.

Multihull Solutions expects to have all contracts and orders form the boat show finalised by the end of the financial year with a value exceeding AUD$25 million.

Multihull Solutions managing director Mark Elkington said the response to the new ILIAD Catamarans range was extremely exciting.

“We knew this new brand was going to shake up the power industry, but we are thrilled to see it have such immediate impact,” Mark said.

“It’s great to see the industry embrace the ILIAD concept so enthusiastically, and the range truly complements our MY 37, MY 40 and MY 44 motor yacht range from Fountaine Pajot.”

ILIAD Catamarans allows buyers to truly personalise their boat to a luxurious standard at a price that challenges the world’s production and semi-production power cat models.

The innovative new shipyard has developed a fleet of long-range, semi-custom catamarans that gives clients the freedom to affordably tailor 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 Catamarans range includes the Iliad 50, Iliad 60, Iliad 70 and Iliad 90, each delivering outstanding performance for offshore use and ocean passages with some 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.

Further information on ILIAD Catamarans range or an extensive range of the world’s other leading sail and power catamarans can be obtained by emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au or visiting www.multihullsolutions.com.au

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NEW 4, 5 AND 6 HP SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS. A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE BOATANDBOATS MOTOR, BOATANDBOATS RIBS / by Luca Sordelli / May 30, 2016 Print the article

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e really put them under pressure….two days of sea trials organised by Suzuki Italy: Suzuki senza frontiere (Suzuki without frontiers), a competition which offered a very intense opportunity to test the last creations of the Japanese company, attended by a large group of nautical journalists.

We tested seven “poor” 6 HP outboards by giving them the same treatment they would have received in a 15-day-cruise. The big prize for the two first journalists were two Suzumar rubber boats, won by Tiziano Scanferla and Francesco Piras.

The object of the test were the new DF6A, DF5A and DF4A which, of course, share the same block.

After their first presentation at the Boat of Dusseldorf last January, they are officially on the market now.

The symbol “A” identifies all the new Suzuki outboards, recognisable also thanks their new graphics and Pearl Nebular Black colour. Among the technical news of these new outboards we want to point out: the dropping fuelling system, which makes restart easy after a long stop (it’s not necessary to fill the fuel tube); a new lubrication system and the oil filter, a “treat” on thrusters of this size.

Prices are 1,300, 1,490 and 1,640 Euros (VAT included) respectively for DF6A, DF5A and DF4A. But what happened in water?

Let’s start from their portability and encumbrance, maybe the first aspect taken in consideration for this kind of motors. They are the smallest motors of their category, only 23.5 Kg (short leg, 24.5 Kg in the L version) against the 26/27 of their direct competitors. Moreover, they are provided with two handles for an easier transportation: the frontal one is even deeper and ergonomic. They can be carried and placed in three different positions (on two sides and on the rear part) without any problems in terms of oil spilling…. It’s even possible to install a 12 V 5 A alternator.

As regards functionality and ergonomics, the tilting system has a new fuction which makes the manouevre easier and lighter. There are three different positions and the lever is easy to find.

Good the steering angle (90° on both right and left) and the two hardness regulators of both gas and steering. The air is in the traditional frontal position. Less intuitive the position of the fuel cock, under the grille. The gear lever is opposite the gas bar and it is provided with three positions.

What about performances?

Considering the use as tender of the motor it’s useless to talk about speed, rather it makes sense to tell if and how Suzumar tender (220 cm long, 30 Kg) glided.

No problem with a person on board and in our tests with different crews we found that the operation was very easy up to 100 Kg. Between 100 and 120 Kg, the situation becomes more critical.

A very good performance in terms of quietness and absence of vibrations. This small Suzuki can count on the driving shaft misalignment, which contributes to improve its balance. Maybe the fuel tank

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is too small (10% less than competitors): we recommend the use of a spare tank or an external one, available for 5 and 6 Hp versions.

In the end, these small Suzuki outboards have all the necessary features to be “invisible”: small and light, easy to use and manage, ergonomic and functional. So, an aid to our boat and never a problem. Price, too, is not too “heavy”.

Suzuki DF 4/5/6 A – Technical File Engine

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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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Past winners will return to celebrate 30th RMSIR Photography by Guy Nowell

The Royal Selangor Yacht Club in Port Klang, Malaysia, organisers of the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, are planning a very special gathering of sailors for the 30th anniversary of this famous sailing event. Past winners of the coveted sterling silver Raja Muda Trophy have all been invited to return and gather together for the final prize giving in Langkawi on 23rd November 2019 and to sail again if they wish to do so. Henry Kaye was the first cup winner with Lethal Weapon in 1990 and, remarkably, he is still actively sailing in Thailand and hopefully will attend. Neil Pryde holds the record for winning the cup six times in Hi Fi and he is making plans to join the event.

This yacht was significantly rebuilt during Neil’s ownership and later sold to Sarab Singh who renamed her as Windshikher and went on to win the cup three times in a row, starting in 2015. So nine wins for the same yacht! The only Malaysian winners with Gotcha Lagi, Amir Zohri and Dr Izham, are planning to sail in 2019 and to be on stage along with HRH The Sultan of Selangor for the “Cup Winner’s Gathering.” Ray Roberts, winner in 2007 with Quantum Racing and now sailing Team Hollywood, and Frank Pong, owner of Jelik, also plan to join in with the celebrations.

RMSIR has used many different venues for Regatta Dinners over the last 30 years but undoubtedly the most popular has been the Khoo Kongsi in Georgetown, Penang. This elaborate Chinese clanhouse, with its highly ornamental architecture, is the grandest clan temple in Malaysia and one of Penang’s major historic attractions. Located in the midst of narrow, winding lanes, Khoo Kongsi has retained its authentic historic setting, and includes an association building, a traditional theatre and late 19th century row houses for clan members, all clustered around a granite-paved square.

RMSIR is returning to Khoo Kongsi and the icing on the cake for the prize giving evening will be a Lion Dance Troupe who are one of the best and most daring anywhere. An event not to be missed!

Organisers of the 30th RMSIR have announced that Yacht Tracking will be a feature of the event once again. The YB (Yellow Brick) Yacht Tracking system to be used also provides tracking services for the Rolex Sydney Hobart, World ARC 2017, Rolex Fastnet, Sydney Gold Coast Race and many more top international events. Each competing yacht will be provided with a small rugged, waterproof device that transmits a signal via Iridium satellites to the race organisers, giving details of the yacht’s position, course and speed. This feature will be used on the RMSIR passage races from Port Klang to Pangkor, Pangkor to Penang and Penang to Langkawi and will provide essential safety information in the case of an on-board emergency. The tracker “wakes up” on a regular basis to obtain a position using the GPS satellite network, and then transmits that position back to an online map, embedded in the event website during a Race, or viewed directly.

In an emergency an individual tracker can be remotely reprogrammed to transmit much more frequently and the trackers also provide a very accurate time for race finishes.

A “live tracking” web-based race viewer will be available on the RMSIR web site, showing the race track, current position and distance to the finish of every yacht while they are passage racing, and an app can be downloaded to smart phones and tablets showing the same data. A list will show the race positions for boats in each class and replay facilities are available to recap completed races. Perfect for friends and relatives to follow the action For further information contact: office@rmsir.com

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Yacht Sourcing expands to Thailand Founded in Indonesia, where it has three offices and a shipyard, Yacht Sourcing has recently extended its operations to Thailand Yacht Sourcing has expanded its operations beyond Indonesia by appointing Nicolas Monges as the company’s General Manager in Thailand.

Monges, who is also a partner in Yacht Sourcing Thailand, is a graduate of the prestigious Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management (now Kedge Business School), where he studied International Business Development and Marketing.

Having moved to Phuket in 2009, the Frenchman has worked in the yachting and property industries, primarily specialising in sales and marketing, with experience of events in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

“I’m very passionate about yachting and have worked across many parts of the industry, including marinas, boat shows, charters and yacht sales,” said Monges, who is on the Board of Advisors for the Ocean For All Foundation.

“Yacht Sourcing is diverse company that’s growing fast and operating in many sectors of the marine industry, including sales, charters and marinas, so it’s a perfect match and a great opportunity for me. I’m looking forward to growing the company here as I believe there are huge opportunities in Thailand.”

Boum Senous, Yacht Sourcing’s co-founder and Director of Operations, said the company’s move into Thailand was the start of what he hopes will be a gradual expansion across Southeast Asia.

“We’re delighted to welcome Nico to the team as he heads our new operation in Thailand. It’s an exciting time for Yacht Sourcing as we explore new opportunities in Southeast Asia to build on our growth in Indonesia,” said Senous, who founded the company in 2016 with Xavier Fabre, Director of Sales.

“We have a passionate team and a strong management with wide-ranging experience of the industry across many countries in Asia.

We’ve grown quickly in Indonesia, which will remain our home, and now want to expand our offerings and expertise to neighbouring countries as we spread our network in the region.”

Yacht Sourcing has offices in Jakarta, Bali and Labuan Bajo, and is the Indonesia dealer for luxury motoryacht brands Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva from Italy’s Ferretti Group, and renowned French catamaran builder Fountaine Pajot, an appointment announced in April.

As well as sales of new and pre-owned yachts, Yacht Sourcing manages new builds and refits in its own shipyard in Sulawesi, while its charter division Voyage by Yacht Sourcing comprises a diverse fleet in Indonesia and was named Best Asia-Based Charter Company (Phinisi) at the 2019 Christofle Yacht Style Awards.

In partnership with Cedric Le Rest, the company has also created Marina Sourcing, a marina consultancy currently developing the Escape Marina Resort in the island of Flores and working on the early stages of multiple other projects.

About Yacht Sourcing Yacht Sourcing was founded by Frenchman Xavier Fabre and Belgian Boum Senous in 2016 and has offices in Jakarta, Bali and Labuan Bajo. Fabre has been working in the yachting industry for 25 years and selling luxury yachts in Indonesia since 2009, while Senous is a charter and phinisi specialist who speaks multiple Indonesian dialects. In Indonesia, the company represents Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing from Italy’s Ferretti Group, and French catamaran builder Fountaine Pajot. It also operates brokerage and yacht management divisions, and has its own shipyard in Bira, Sulawesi, where its new builds include the 55m sailing phinisi Prana by Atzaro (2018). Prana is also the Central Agency flagship of Voyage by Yacht Sourcing, which won Best Asia-Based Charter Company (Phinisi) at the 2019 Christofle Yacht Style Awards in Phuket. The company also expanded into marina development with Marina Sourcing, founded in partnership with Cedric Le Rest. www.yachtsourcing.com www.facebook.com/yachtsourcing www.instagram.com/yachtsourcing

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Thailand Charter Week 16th to the 21st of November 2019

The Thailand Charter Week (TCW) will run from the 16th to the 21st of November 2019 and be coordinated with the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show. The TCW will not be open to the general public as it is a business to business charter event aimed at promoting Thailand as an international charter destination.

For the first year the target is 15 to 20 crewed charter yachts from 15 metres and above and 40 international charter brokers. The format will follow 3 days of on-water display at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina followed by a 3-day familiarization cruise around the waters of Phuket and the Andaman Sea. The TYBA will employ the services of Lux Inc Media to provide organisational support and promotion of the show. Lux Inc is well known across the Asia Pacific region for providing high quality, luxury publications, digital media and Lifestyle events such as Yacht Style magazine and the Penang Rendezvous.

An organising committee of TYBA members will run the event with the participation of Fraser, Camper & Nicholsons, Northrop & Johnson, Asia Yacht Agency and other local charter companies. There will also be tentative collaboration with MYBA as discussed at the recent MYBA charter show in Barcelona.

For more information contact info@thailandcharterweek.com

Action heating up for

Multihull Solutions Regatta We are looking forward to seeing some exciting racing in the OMR multihull class at this year’s Phuket July Regattas (Multihull Solutions Regatta, 12-15 July, and Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, 17-21 July). Coming off a spate of wins in 2018 (MHSR, Kings Cup, Royal Langkawi and Bay Regatta) Dan Fidock’s Fugazi a 37-foot trimaran has been sold to Hong Kong-based Mark Thornburrow.

The boat is set to remain in Phuket and will surely be a favorite in the hands of Thornburrow who was recent winner of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club's Nations Cup on his Flying Phantom foiling catamaran.

Meanwhile, the Fugazi Racing team will be cutting its teeth on a new 10M sports cat. Fugazi (Ex Ninja), designed by Brett Bakewellwhite as a training boat for the 2013 Korean Americas Cup team. The boat weighs in at around 750kgs, despite having a mainsail larger than the original Fugazi trimaran.

The boat is currently being optimized at Asia catamarans with the addition of adjustable carbon T foil rudders from Halls and Asiayachtspars.

Little is known of the likely OMR rating, but it is sure to be a challenge. The team for July will include Joel Berg, Nick Guthry, Scott McCook, Ciaran Corrigan and Dan Fidock.

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Multihull Solutions turns on the Power for 2019 Sydney International Boat Show

Multihull Solutions will be showcasing one of the world’s leading power catamarans at the 2019 Sydney International Boat Show alongside a display of the finest sail catamarans from Fountaine Pajot.

The company will be exhibiting the MY 44 by Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts, which has been awarded a swag of accolades across the world including prestigious title of 2018 European Powerboat of the Year.

Dominating the 44-foot power cat cruising market, the MY 44 features an incredible design, abundance of space and extraordinary fuel efficiency. Its unprecedented amount of living space includes a 20m2 saloon, 12m2 flybridge, and a decadent 15m2master suite, while the boat’s panoramic windows grants spectacular 360-degree views and beautiful levels of natural light.

Multihull Solutions will also stage the world premiere of the new ILIAD 70 power catamaran at the show, following the launch of the ILIAD 50 at the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Sailing enthusiasts will also be delighted to inspect the award-winning Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 and the Saona 47 in Sydney, while representatives from NEEL Trimarans, Ocean Voyager day charter catamarans and Stealth Catamarans will also be on the Multihull Solutions stand to assist clients with all queries on these leading brands.

Multihull Solutions will have a lineup of specialists on the stand to help with all facets of multihull buying, selling and ownership, including company ambassadors Gordon and Louise Coates, ex-factory handover and European delivery specialists, charter investment experts and Pre-Owned Brokerage Division specialists.

The company is looking forward to another successful event, following record sales at the 2018 Sydney International Boat Show and the recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Managing director Mark Elkington said the demand at recent shows is a clear indication of just how dominant multihulls have become throughout the industry.

“We are delighted but not surprised by the huge demand we are now experiencing across our range of power and sail catamarans,” Mark said.

“The tide has been turning for the past ten years and now the public has truly jumped on board the multihull revolution due to the irrefutable advantages they present over their monohull counterparts,” he said.

“Leading multihull shipyards have made astonishing advances in design, technology and construction, producing models that are not just spacious, safe and comfortable, but deliver outstanding performance at sea.

“It’s an exciting time for the multihull industry and we are proud to be representing the world’s best brands, including Fountaine Pajot who continually sets new benchmarks in innovation and design.”

Further information about viewing the MY44 or any other model on display at the Sydney International Boat Show can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on 1300 855 338 or +61 7 5452 5164 (within Australia), emailing info@ multihullsolutions.com.au or visiting the website at www.multihullsolutions.com.au.

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Multihull Solutions Makes Waves with Ocean Voyager

in Commercial Day Charter Industry

Multihull Solutions has expanded its representation in the commercial day charter industry, facilitating the sale of a remarkable Ocean Voyager 78 catamaran to the new South Sea Sailing operation in Fiji.

The new Ocean Voyage catamaran is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and has a capacity to accommodate 150 guests with flexible “high-end� day and dinner cruises from Denaurau to the Mamanuca Island.

The vessel features a water slide and its shallow draft allows passengers the chance to sail to previously inaccessible sand cays, reach reefs and stunning beaches in the region.

South Sea Sailing anticipates the Ocean Voyager 78 cruises will commence commercial operation in June 2020.

Multihull Solutions is working closely with Ocean Voyager to promote and sell the Ocean Voyager day charter catamarans in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and other regions across Asia and the Pacific.

The Ocean Voyager day charter catamaran range are specifically designed to service a niche in the day charter and resort sailing industry, offering commercial day charter professionals, destination managers and incentive agencies a sound and reliable platform to deliver a sailing experience to their clients with an economically proven operating model. These boats are internationally recognised for their superior build and finish quality as well as their reliability and their durability.

Ocean Voyager has a range of models to match the specifications and operating requirements of operators with models including the OV43, OV53 OV64 and OV78 offering passenger-carrying capacities from 20 guests up to more than 150.

The catamarans are widely renowned for their expansive area and stability, performance at sea, easy access to engines, and reduced operational and maintenance costs.

Further information on Ocean Voyager catamarans or a range of other commercial day charter vessels available in the Asia Pacific region can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on +61 (0) 7 5452 5164, emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au or visiting www.multihullsolutions.com.au.

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Peter Jacops, left, with Rob Holden, right from World Sailing.

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al Canning, Scott Finsten, Bob Garner, Peter Jacops, and Tim Vanhurck formed Disabled Sailing Thailand in 2015 after hearing the Paralympics had canceled sailing as a sporting event. There had never been an association promoting disabled sailing in Thailand, although there were in many other Southeast Asian nations.

But where would they get their boats?

There was nothing available in Thailand at the time, not even second-hand, and importing them was just too expensive.

Peter, a yacht surveyor and CE inspector by trade, had a boatbuilding school for hearing disabled children in South Africa, so had some experience in the field, but he needed someone to design the boat.

Not having much luck, he decided to reach out to his circle of friends by putting a notice on Facebook asking for pro-bono help designing a disabled sailing boat for Thailand.

Within minutes of the posting, Alex Simonis, a partner in the naval architectural and yacht design studio Simonis Voogd contacted Peter and said his company wanted to take up the challenge.

Peter was adamant that though the boats needed to be affordable, yet they also had to be modern, competitive and sleek. “The problem with most

The SV14s in action at the Top of the Gulf Regatta.

disabled sailing boats is they really look like disabled sailing boats,” he says.

The group soon met with Russell Vollmer at the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Vollmer a parasailer with two Cape Town to Rio crossings under his belt, quickly signed on as an advisor.

The first boat was made out of marine ply and it went on display half-finished at the 2016 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show. Royal Phuket Marina’s Gulu Lalvani saw the boat and he agreed to pay to finish it. Ray Ringuet from Austhai Marine then built another boat using the same material giving it to HRH Princess Sirindhorn who on her turn donated it to Disabled Sailing Thailand.

Maarten Voogd of Simonis-Voogd had been visiting Fareast Yachts regularly when he mentioned the project to Demolar Du, the CEO of Fareast Yachts. She was immediately interested and wanted to become involved. She committed to building the first 1,000 SV14s at a subsidized price for disabled sailors, with the standard model costing only cost US$3000 USD. As with all models from Fareast Yachts, the S/V14 is a fully vacuum-infused construction in GRP/Foam Core. The rudders and lifting keel fin are made with carbon and the cast iron bulb is encapsulated in glass. The weight is the same as the

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original wooden version to allow both models to be used in regattas.

By making these dinghies available at a cost below the raw material cost for the wooden version, the aim is to kick start the class by introducing as many people with disabilities as possible to sailing, with the ultimate goal of seeing participation grow to a number that sailing can take its rightful place once again in the Paralympics.

FarEast Yachts also agreed to keep this price fixed until the end of 2019 after which the price correction will be no more than the material cost, and capped at the official inflation rate as published for the People's Republic of China.

FarEast Yachts is best known as the largest Optimist builder in the world and more recently for their success in the sportsboat market producing a range of boats from 19 to 37ft, with their 28R being an official WorldSailing approved class.

Ocean Marina bought eight S\V14 dinghies and they arrived in one container just before the Top of the Gulf Regatta, where they participated in the inaugural Thailand S\V14 Para Sailing Championship sailed over four days during the regatta.

Peter was keen to see how stable and safe they were and how they felt – he was very impressed. World Sailing’s Training Delivery Manager

Rob Holden make the trip to Pattaya to see the boats perform and was very impressed.

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.

There are several options that can be added to the S/V 14, to allow the boat to be used over the widest possible range of requirements for adaptive sailing, allowing even those with a more severe level of disability to compete in the class by making use of the electric actuator controlled tilting seats.

Simpson Marine was the first company to buy one of the Fareast boats. As Peter now lives in Phuket, he’s in the process of trying to build a small fleet of SV14s down there, so they can race together and form their own community.

Peter says there has been a lot of interest in the dinghies, especially in Germany and Holland.

The SV14s have already enabled a whole group of new people to experience the wonderful world of sailing and their popularity is bound to grow.

For more information, contact: sailing@ sv14.org www.disabledsailingthailand.org and www. sv14.org

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Ian Lok, East Marine Asia's Marketing Manager.

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Ian Lok seen with East Marine Asia's Technical Sales Support Manager, Ty Bradlay (above) & East Marine Asia's head hocho Scott Bradley (bottom).

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POWER PLAY The new Sealine C390

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ombining a dynamic driving experience with amenities of the large boats, the new Sealine C390 raises the motor boating standard in the boat class below 40 feet.

Cruise with all amenities, a transformable sun pad at the stern, pilot and co-pilot seats, a table and openable roof to enjoy stunning seascapes wherever you look.

Stay among your family and friends while cooking. With the smartly placed outdoor grill, fresh barbecue food can be served directly from the bathing platform.

The new Sealine C390 has been developed with the innovative one-level living concept. The bi-fold door in the back of the saloon can be opened completely, creating

a seamless transition between the inside and the outside.

Large panoramic windows and highend convertible options are just some features resembling the strong DNA of Sealine.

An outdoor barbecue, two large fridges in the saloon and an electric Bimini over the cockpit complement the upper deck.

“We wanted to design a boat that perfectly rounds up the Sealine range,” says Sealine product manager Andrea Zambonini. “The new Sealine C390 is a completely new design.

“We have used the optimized saloon layout of the popular C330 and blended it with luxurious features, such as the high-low bathing platform and the en-suite head with

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a separate shower for the owner’s cabin,” continued Zambonini. “Below deck, the new Sealine C390 is very versatile, with options for up to three double cabins and two bathrooms.

“A complete novelty is the option to have a storage cabin. This cabin can be turned into a walk-in closet or serve as a storage for water toys. All cabins feature large hull windows with portlights to make the boating experience perfect.”

There are two stern drive engine options.

The standard 4-cylinder D4 with 300 hp or the 6-cylinder D6 Volvo Penta engines with 370 hp. 27 and 34 knots are the estimated speeds the boat will reach on flat water.

With a price tag in the low €300,000’s ex-factory, she is competively priced.

Contact Info: SEA Yacht Sales – inq@sea-yss,.com Thailand +6681 370 1995 Malaysia +6017 419 6933 Malay & Chinese Speaking +6012 429 300

Specications Overall length 12.50 m Hull length 11.00 m Beam 3.85 m Draught 1.19 m Height over water 3.80 m Fuel tank 900 l Fresh Water tank 400 l Displacement 10.52 t Max speed 34 knots CE Category B Engine standard 2 x Volvo Penta D4 300 HP stern drive Engine option 2 x Volvo Penta D6 370 HP stern drive

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THA72 claims fourth straight

Samui Regatta Reporting by Duncan Worthington Photos by Scott Murray

Setting Sail The Samui Regatta sailed from 25 May to 1 June this year at a new venue, Synergy Samui Resort. Known for its high-calibre racing and tropical-chic parties, Samui Regatta is popular with sailors from around Austral-Asia and organizers welcomed competitors of more than 20 nationalities for the season-ending finale of Captain Marty Rijurkis’ 2018/19 AsianYachting Grand Prix.

“The regatta has a new home this year.

We are headquartered at the stunning Synergy Samui Resort, which has welcomed us with open arms and was our base throughout the event, providing us with a beachfront hub from which to operate the regatta as well as hosting a number of daily prizegiving,” said Kae Wattana, Regatta Director.

“The resort is just a few hundred metres from our previous home on Chaweng Beach so the popular anchorage remains unchanged, as does the stunning sailing area off the east and north coasts, and our many repeat sailors can continue to enjoy their favourite hangouts onshore.”

Speaking of their involvement in the regatta, Sukhatat Chokkanapitak, Deputy Managing Director of Synergy Samui said, “Growing up, seeing Koh Samui develop into a world class destination was something we always dreamed of. We believed and realized in the potential of this home island of ours, and today we are here; being once again picked as one of a few places in Southeast Asia for an international regatta such as this.”

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“On top of that, as third generation members of this small local business, we cannot overstate how much this event means to us. We are ecstatic to not only be a partner of this great event like many years prior, but to be trusted and given a chance to host the event for the first time. We promise to do our very best in ensuring a smooth running of the whole regatta period.

We sincerely hope that guests, participants and everyone associated with this regatta enjoyed their time on this island we love so dearly.”

Competing were some of the best IRC yachts and crews in the region. The ever-green Jelik (HKG), which has a new bulb configuration, gave the region's top TP52 crews a run for their money including Kevin and Tom Whitcraft's THA72 (defending champions), Team

Hollywood (AUS) and Freefire (HKG), as well as WindSikher II (SIN) and Zannekin (HKG) in IRC Zero.

Returning to the regatta this year was the Premier Cruising Class with MoonBlue 2 (HKG), Bella Uno (HKG) and Lawana (THA) towing the startline.

Meanwhile in IRC 1, last year's regatta and 2017/18 AYGP winner, Nick Burns and Fred Kinmonth's Mandrake III (HKG), were up against some tough competition from the likes of Fujin (AUS), Tenacious (AUS) and Over Here (THA).

Lead by Samui veteran Mick Grover, the “new” MoonShadow2 raced all-comers in IRC Cruising, including a number of boats based around the Gulf of Thailand as well as the

Ray Roberts and Team Hollywood were crowned AsianYachting Grand Prix Skipper & Yacht of the Year.

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Pattaya-based SailQuest Hi Jinks (USA), sailed by students from the SailQuest Sailing School.

Samui Regatta, however, isn't all about the racing. The social scene is a big part of the Tropical Island Regatta's appeal for the international crews and the boost to the local community from accommodation and on-island spend by the 500-plus participants and friends, is significant.

“While the racing is important, so are the onshore activities. Our daily social programme included a number of events at Synergy Samui Resort as well as some official offsite functions nearby. The final presentation dinner format was new this year – a collaboration with local resorts and businesses to host a new experience alongside Chaweng Lake. We encourage participants, families and friends to enjoy Samui and its facilities while here, and in the process contribute to the local economy,” concluded Khun Kae.

Needing to win the final day’s races, the pressure was on Team Hollywood.

THA72 got off to the worst possible start at the back of the pack while Team Hollywood screamed off the line and lead them up the first leg, with Jelik and Zannekin (HKG) also in the mix. All changed on the downwind leg and the next leg upwind as THA72, with Noppakao Poonpat back at the helm after missing yesterday's races, hauled places back and passed all in front to take the lead and sail a clean race to the finish. First across the line and a win on corrected time was the perfect outcome for THA72.

Elsewhere in the class, Zannekin (HKG) got the better of Freefire (HKG) to finish third and fourth respectively, while Jelik corrected out in fifth.

With clouds sitting over the shoreline sucking away the breeze, the course area was beginning to look a lot like a lake, forcing the Race Officer's hand. With nothing on the horizon,

Folding Sail

the decision was made at 12:45 that there would be no more racing at the 2019 Samui Regatta.

With that decision, the series results stand and at the end of eight races for IRC Zero, Kevin and Tom Whitcraft's THA72 were the winners of the 2019 Samui Regatta – their fourth consecutive win and a new record.

Despite having sealed the win yesterday, Mandrake III (HKG) were back on the course today. A final race win was fitting for the unbeaten Mandrake III giving them seven wins from seven races and defending their title in the process. Another second place for Fujin (AUS)

Coming into the final day just 0.5 points separated the top two in IRC Zero with THA72 having the edge over Team Hollywood (AUS).

One mistake, one bad call could decide the regatta. Looking through the scoresheet, the story for the entire class is one of close racing: all six entries have made it onto the podium during the regatta; four have won at least one race; and in Race 5 Jelik (HKG) and THA72 actually tied on corrected time. It doesn't get much closer than that!

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was enough for them to claim second overall, while a third place for Tenacious (AUS) ensured they held off the charge by Over Here (THA), who had to settle for fourth overall.

A shortened course for the Premier boats appeared to open a chink in the armor of series-leaders Bella Uno (MAS) who, having won all races coming into the final day, had to settle for a second-place finish in the last race of the series. It wasn't enough, however, to change the overall outcome as they comfortably won the series. Meanwhile, Lawana (THA) and Moonblue 2 (HKG) have enjoyed some close racing this week, and Lawana's win today – their first in the series – gave them the edge, finishing in second place three points ahead of Moonblue 2 in third.

The Open 60, Scallywag Fuku Bld 60 (HKG), left the rest of the NHC Premier Open Division in their wake, finishing almost 50 minutes ahead of the next boat and correcting out for a win by 20 minutes. This bumped them up to second place tied with Lawana. Scallywag Fuku Bld 60 claimed second overall due to their win the final race.

Damage to SailQuest Hi Jinks (USA) during day four's racing meant they did not start on the final day, leaving a two-boat showdown in IRC Cruising. A win in the final race for MoonShadow2 (THA) made it their second in the series but it just wasn't enough.

They had to settle for second overall, just one point behind class winners Graffiti (THA) who was competing for the first time in the regatta under the new ownership of Andre Den Braven.

Samui Regatta brought to a close a long season of yacht racing in the region and the AsianYachting Grand Prix 2018/19, with the awarding of the AYGP Skipper of the Year and AYGP Yacht of the Year. This year's winners were Ray Roberts and Team Hollywood – their fourth win in the championship's 17-year history.

The new final night award dinner and presentations were held at Chaweng Lake Area where competitors and regatta friends celebrated a successful 18th Samui Regatta.

Dates have already been set for next year: 23 to 30 May, 2020 at the Synergy Samui Resort.

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Team Hollywood-Windsikher II mishap Captain Marty Rijurkis reported on the collision that saw Windsikher II withdraw from the regatta: “After winning the first race on day three and leading the second race, when approaching the top mark, Ray Roberts TP52 Team Hollywood on Starboard tack, was struck by Sarab Singh's Welbourn 52 Windsikher II, when attempting to bear away and go behind. This resulted in tearing off Team Hollywood's pulpit, port stanchions and eventually the push pit by Windsikher II's bowsprit.

Which snapped off in the process, and in the final act spun the boat around and put a hole in Team Hollywood's transom. Sarab Singh has admitted guilt to the accident and the International jury held a redress meeting and awarded Team Hollywood average points for the missed races.

Top three ďƒžnishers in each class: Since its birth in 2002, the Samui Regatta has grown to attract the best racing yachts in Asia.

IRC Zero

THA72, Kevin & Tom Whitcraft (10.5) Team Hollywood, Ray Roberts (12) Zannekin, Marcel Liedts (20)

IRC 1

Mandrake III, Nick Burns/Fred Kinmonth (6) Fujin, Timothy Fox (12) Tenacious, Hugh Haliburton (19)

IRC Premier Monohull Division

Bella Uno, Mike Brinkers (5) Lawana, Pana Trugkabuncher (10) Moonblue 2, Peter Churchouse (13)

NHC Premier Open Division

Bella Uno, Michiel Brinkers (6) Scallywag Fuku Bld 60, David Witt (12) Lawana, Pana Trugkabuncher (12)

IRC Cruising

Graffiti, Andre Den Braven (7) MoonShadow 2, Mick Grover (8) SailQuest Hi Jinks, Capt Tim (13)

For more information: Website: www.samuiregatta.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/SamuiRegatta Twitter: www.twitter.com/samuiregatta Videos: www.samuiregatta.com/media/video

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nsurance cover for yachts and boats may vary from company to company, as will their relative security and experience when it comes to the handling of marine claims. The marine insurance market world-wide also appears to currently be going through “a re-alignment process” following substantial losses over a number of years. Yacht/boat insurance seems to have been isolated as an area for premium rises and more restricted terms. A significant number of traditional marine insurers have withdrawn from the market.

This article attempts to describe the cover available under yacht/boat insurance policies. We will also identify some of the factors that the underwriter contemplates when determining the premium.

Starting with the Basics

The two basic sections of a typical yacht/ boat policy are physical loss/ damage cover and liability. Physical damage will mean accidental loss or damage to the vessel and its machinery.

This not only covers the hull and the engine(s), but also the sails, personal property, and other equipment on board and that is required to operate the vessel.

The liability section covers legal liability arising from the ownership of the vessel. It will also pay for legal defense and related costs.

Physical Loss or Damage — What Losses are Covered?

Physical damage cover generally pays for repairs to your vessel that are caused by: perils of the sea and weather, such as wind, rain, hail,

lightning and wave action; fire; loss or damage caused by theft or vandalism; and collisions with docks, submerged or floating objects or other vessels. It is wise to select a policy that continues to cover your vessel while it is stored on land, or should you transport your vessel over land by trailer. The long established, and therefore well tested, Institute Yacht Clauses details the perils and risks covered. A number of specific endorsements providing additional cover are also available. Some more recent policies set out the cover by stating "all risks other than …..” and then list all the exclusions.

The vessel owner has the responsibility to maintain their vessel, and so normal wear and tear will be excluded under all policies.

Mechanical breakdown is also excluded.

However, companies do have the ability to consider aspects of a breakdown loss in certain circumstances and for an extra premium. The number and type of physical damage exclusions vary from company to company. It is important to take time to read and understand the policy.

Loss Settlement - Agreed Value vs.

Actual Cash Value

When comparing physical loss or damage cover, the most significant difference that can be found in yacht/boat policies is whether the cover is based upon "Agreed Value" or "Actual Cash Value" (ACV) loss settlement.

Agreed value policies normally pay the amount shown on the policy if the vessel is considered to be a total loss. Under such a policy, damage resulting from a partial loss is generally paid for on a replacement cost (new for old) basis, less your

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deductible; that is, physical depreciation will not be factored into determining the value of the lost or damaged items. However, some items that are subject to higher amounts of normal wear and tear, such as canvas, sails, trailers and some machinery, may be subject to allowance for depreciation in the event of a covered loss.

An Actual Cash Value policy potentially provides less coverage than an Agreed Value policy. An ACV policy provides cover up to the current market value of the vessel at the time of the loss, taking into account depreciation and potentially other factors. Payments made for partial losses will be reduced based upon physical depreciation of the lost or damaged items, and the policy deductible is also applied.

Personal Property

Personal Property cover is a common addition to a yacht/boat policy. This may include such items as clothing, personal effects, and sports and fishing equipment while those items are being loaded/unloaded and while aboard the vessel.

Liability

The important liability section of a comprehensive yacht/boat policy provides the owner, or the person in control of the vessel (assuming this has been authorized by the owner), cover for their negligence resulting in bodily injury or property loss suffered by a third party. In addition, cover for the removal or disposal of the wreck of your vessel is provided if the wreck is deemed to be a hazard to navigation. An owner may also be responsible for any containment and clean-up expenses resulting from oil pollution or contamination caused by their vessel.

A crew member employed by the owner is not considered to be a third party so separate liability insurance may be required. If your vessel is chartered commercially, either with your crew or bareboat, or used to carry passengers for a fee, this needs to be declared to the insurer and their prior agreement obtained.

Personal Accident Cover

An owner may chose to include or add Personal Accident cover to the insurance purchased. Such a policy will pay for first aid treatment, ambulance, hospital and other costs that result from someone being injured on the vessel, regardless of liability. Check whether the cover also applies while someone is boarding or leaving the vessel or water skiing etc.. Companies may vary as to whether cover is provided "per person" or on a "per accident" basis.

Uninsured/Underinsured Boater Coverage

Since vessel liability insurance is often not mandatory, there are some owners operating without liability coverage. Uninsured Boater coverage is a fairly new concept in Asia and designed to compensate for injuries sustained aboard your vessel that are caused by an operator of another vessel who has no liability insurance.

Factors Impacting the Cost of Insurance

The underwriter will consider many factors when determining the premium to charge.

The most common determinants are naturally: value, construction, length, and age; type of vessel; type of engine(s); mooring location; intended area of navigation; claim history of the owner; and deductible amount. The relative experience of the owner is of course very important. There are several ways that you can reduce the cost of insurance. The most common is to choose a high deductible. In general, physical damage deductibles start at around 1% of the insured value of the vessel. Think about how much you could affordably pay out of your own pocket if a loss occurred.

A policy may include a lay-up period when the vessel is normally laid up and out of commission. The underwriter will normally allow a discount in premium for each month that the vessel is decommissioned. However, be careful not to breach an agreed lay-up period without informing your insurer.

Think about where you will actually be operating your vessel. A more limited navigational area may save premium.

The condition of your vessel has been mentioned as a premium rating factor. For older vessels, the underwriter may request a recent survey before quoting or renewing the policy.

Marine Insurance Specialists

We recommend you also consider working with a broker or agent that knows the marine insurance market. This is important, not just at the time you apply for insurance, but also in the unfortunate event that you have a claim.

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the Phuket market

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ali Catamarans expands its dealership to Phuket following a recent award win at the latest multihull yacht show, appointing Asia Marine Phuket as the exclusive dealer for Thailand. One of Phuket’s longest established yacht charter, management and brokerage agencies, Asia Marine will take delivery of the Bali 4.1 sailing catamaran in November 2019.

“We are excited to represent Bali Catamarans for buyers in Thailand and especially Phuket” said Vincent Tabuteau, CEO and founder of Asia Marine. “Their yachts fill a niche for open space models in the mid-range market, and those boats are in high demand for chartering from Phuket and around Andaman Sea”.

Bali Catamarans are part of the ‘CATANA’ group of yachting companies. The CATANA Group launched “BALI Catamarans” in 2014 aiming at mid-market yachting.

Now the CATANA Group offers a complete and consistent range from 40 to 70 feet, both Sailing and Motor yachts which are “Made in France”, and have become one of the world leaders in the field of cruising multihulls.

“We have a good relationship with Asia Marine,” said Boris Compagnon, Sales Director

of Bali Catamarans. They're exactly what we were looking for to represent us with a great reputation and we believe they'll do a great job for us.”

“Between Vincent and I, we have over 30 years of experience with yachting in Asia," said Paul Stamp, Senior Broker and Operations Manager at Asia Marine. “We’re able to help both potential and current owners with their boats, and provide a healthy return on their investment by placing their yacht in the charter market. Another major positive for me with BALI catamarans is that the complete range is fitted with Yanmar engines as standard, which have proven to be excellent engines in our tropical waters.”

With the addition of Bali Catamarans, to Galeon, Wellcraft and Numarine under the dealership brands they represent in Thailand, Asia Marine continue to provide exceptional service and coverage of all yacht types to exceed expectations of existing and prospective clients.

The BALI 4.1 picks up on all the innovations, which have been so successful with the BALI 4.0; a vast spacious cockpit and saloon area that completely opens up with a huge pivoting glazed door. A very seaworthy integral foredeck area with a very large sunbath-

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Bali 4.1 Specification: DIMENSIONS Hull length 12.12 m Overall length 11,88 m Maximum beam 6,72 m Draft, boards up 1,12 m

TECHNICAL DETAILS Light displacement 8,9 T Displacement at maximum load 11,8 T Max sail area upwind 105,40 sq.m Engines YANMAR 2 x 19hp to 40hp, saildrive Fuel 400 L* Fresh water 800 L* Black water 2 x 55 L* Refrigerator + Freezer 272 L*

ing area provides a superb platform for sun worshipers while a forward cockpit, comfortably accommodates the whole crew. A raised helm station, a very convivial fly bridge and retracting or sliding windows provide optimal ventilation to the open galley and saloon for Phuket’s tropical climate.

DECK AND COCKPIT All the ideas integrated into the deck and cockpit are aimed at making your cruising experience an absolute pleasure. From the vast saloon or cockpit area that opens up completely thanks to a huge pivoting glazed door, to the highly seaworthy integral foredeck area. It has a raised helm station, a convivial fly bridge with the option of sliding or retracting windows so that you can enjoy optimal ventilation, both at anchor and at sea.

The Bali 4.1 also comes with a new integrated platform that links two hulls and new bench seating in the aft cockpit. Additionally, the yacht also has large side lockers that can easily accommodate a scuba or grill equipment. When it comes to holidays little things do count as they make a lot of difference.

From full-sized fridge ensuring that

the food is well stored and sorted to the spacious galley that makes cooking on board such a huge pleasure, all these amenities also ensure that you never get separated from the stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the sea. So, if you are a selfie fanatic or if you just love to take stunning photographs of the sea-life, Bali 4.1 is the ideal option for capturing those picture-perfect memories.

INTERIOR DÉCOR The Bali 4.1 has an L-shaped dining area and completely innovative interior design.

The galley features more than plenty of storage volume as well as worktop area. Created by Lasta Design Studio, the interior décor reveals an exclusive emphasis on light, fluid shapes, ergonomics, and the finest materials.

The yacht has a remodeled pantry workstation and fully accessible saloon area via a huge glass door. This glass door can be moved under the roof in an upward direction so it can be transformed into a huge living room when beautiful weather comes along. L-shaped seat-

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This is an opportunity for buyers that want to own a brand new Bali Catamaran just in time for Phuket’s 2019 high season.

ing/dining area can be easily transformed into a berth for more comfort or accommodation.

The entire living area is filled with light thanks to the huge glass fronts and the lower glass panes aerating the salon. Naturally, the panoramic aerial view that the crew gets is highly impressive.

The entire design has been managed in such way that galley easily accommodates a cozy L-shaped sofa with plenty of storage surface and an enlarged work surface. The other features of Bali 4.1 such as diesel, enormous water, and cooling capacities make it a much better option than the other competitors in the market.

CABINS

All through the development, the privacy and comfort of the cabins have been taken care of appropriately.

These cabins have plenty of storage space and the owner’s cabin even has a sofa, a desk and also a wet room. Bali 4.1 offers different layouts for several cabins and wet room and also the overall material used for the interior is of high quality and quite modern.

Award winning design Bali Catamarans made waves in April 2019 during the International Multihull Boat show, clinching the “Best Multihull of the Year” award in the category of catamarans between 40 to 55 feet with their new and highly innovative Bali 5.4 catamaran.

The brand’s flagship model, the Bali 5.4 takes the brand’s outdoor/indoor concept to a whole new level.

Similar to its previous designs, Bali uses an open one-level saloon, galley and aft cockpit area, with a garage-style glass door that swings down to close off the aft when required.

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BALI 4.3 MY Technical Specications Conception Olivier PONCIN Naval Architect Xavier FAŸ Interior design Hervé COUEDEL Overall length 43 ft – 12,85 m Beam 23,35 ft – 7,12 m Waterline length 42,15 ft – 12,85 m Draft 2,11 ft – 0,9 m Light displacement 10,8 t Maximum displacement 14,8 t Fresh water 211 us gal – 800 l Fuel 422 us gal – 1600 l Engines 2 X 160 hp up to 260 hp CE CAT : A – 10 persons

Motor Yacht - BALI 4.3 MY For those looking for a thoroughly modern craft that is at the cutting edge of yacht design, the Bali 4.3 MY is an ideal choice. This is a motor yacht, made in France, that makes use of many developments that are associated with sailing vessels, but manages to improve upon them, allowing you to benefit from something that is impressive in its appearance and performance.

As with any great yacht, the key to the success of the Bali 4.3 MY is to be found in its ability to combine those performance levels with the comfort and safety measures that are rightly required by owners. This is a craft that is able to offer a relaxing and secure environment.

The innovative design includes a large central platform that is completely free of any bulkheads. Accessed via a retractable glass door, it opens up to reveal a space that is spacious and perfect for entertaining, boasting eye-catching panoramic views.

The interior makes use of high-quality materials and reflects contemporary interior

design techniques, complete with sleek lines and a very modern feel. Numerous windows ensure that every area of the boat benefits from natural light, helping to create an environment that feels warm and welcoming.

From the galley, complete with American-style fridge, you can look out through the vast window across the sea.

The Bali 4.3 MY allows you to entertain in style, or simply to enjoy cruising with family and friends. The cabins are comfortable and make use of considerable storage space, allowing the Bali 4.3 MY to provide an enjoyable space in which to spend time.

For more information, please contact: Paul Stamp Senior Broker & Operations Manager Asia Marine Phuket broker@asia-marine.net +66(0) 91 824 7966

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Small Vessel “Safety at Sea” International standards meeting local needs

The origins and objectives of Galileo Maritime Academy, Class Act Media and the Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) joining forces to raise the standard of Thai marine operations.

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s the leading international maritime training facility in Asia for professional seafarers, Galileo Maritime Academy has a responsibility to play a key role in raising the standard of local marine operations in addition to its core task of providing the top standard of maritime training for international seafarers.

For many tourists, travelling to the region as either independent travellers or in tour groups, Thailand and the Asia region represents an exciting and unique opportunity to explore the surrounding coastlines in search of their own tropical island experience.

Unfortunately, in recent years the lack of an initiative to standardise maritime operation practices in Thailand has had a significantly detrimental

effect on both those who have chosen Phuket as their holiday destination, as well as on the wider economy that so heavily relies on tourism. This was brought to the fore after last year’s July 5th sinking of the M/V Phoenix off Phuket and the loss 47 lives; also representing Thailand’s worst maritime disaster on record and costing the economy an estimated 10Bn Thai Baht.

In addition, there are all too frequent collisions, fire on board incidents, speed boat accidents and tour boat sinking’s and in many if not all such incidents, better crew safety training and the provision of adequate safety equipment on board could reduce the occurrence of unnecessary loss of life or injury.

All vessels, commercial and private, that are 24 metres long or more are subject to international

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standards of crew safety training, competence and safety equipment requirements. There are 174 maritime nations, including Thailand, which are signatories to the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) and for whom these safety training and equipment standards are mandated by international law.

Vessels under 24 metres length are subject only to local national standards and requirements for crew training, competence and safety equipment. The great majority of Thai vessels engaged in tourism related activities are thus subject to Thai safety regulation and crew training standards.

In July 2017 Galileo Maritime Academy, an MCA accredited professional seafarer training cen-

tre based in Phuket, proposed that Thailand could adopt a modified version of the MGN 280 training standards. These crew training standards have been developed and implemented over the last 10 years by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for small vessels in commercial use for sport, tourism, work boats and pilot boats.

In the wake of the avoidable and catastrophic events of July 2018, Galileo decided that its responsibility was to move ahead independent of government support to introduce an initiative that would offer training packages tailored for the businesses around Phuket engaged in marine operations. With the support of Class Act Media and its media platforms, the Phuket News and Live 89.5, along with the Thai

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Yachting Business Association; the ”Small Vessel Safety at Sea” initiative was launched.

The core objectives of the campaign are to provide a training solution designed to raise the standard of Phuket marine operations by protecting guests, marine assets and the local environment while providing Thailand’s tourists with the sense of safety and security they deserve. This is accomplished through providing crew with the training and experience they need to effectively manage risk and to prevent a crisis situation from occurring in the first place, while also ensuring they are well prepared to swiftly and successfully take necessary action should such a situation arise. Through this process marine operators can inherently strengthen their brands while highlighting the importance of their customer’s safety in providing a premium service; and thus, improving the reputation of Thailand’s marine tourism industry and preventing further avoidable loss of life.

Drawing from the MGN 280 proposal and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Safety and Security training programs (STCW 2010), a range of training packages was created covering; Fire Prevention and Fire fighting, First Aid

at Sea, Personal Survival Techniques, Crowd Management, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Small Vessel Handling and Control, Inboard and Outboard Engineering and more. Understanding the specific requirements of each member involved in maritime operations; from deckhands and stewardesses, through engineers and captains, to those with the overall responsibility for the operation; Galileo created role-specific training packages spanning from two to six and a half days.

With each member of a team working in synergy and professionally trained in the skills specific to their role and function, the result is a marine operation with the combined expertise to prevent emergency situations from arising, and confident to react as an organised and effective unit in the event one does. Ultimately, raising the standard of Thailand’s marine operations and reputation as a safe holiday destination.

In addition to providing training packages, the partnership with Class Act Media has also allowed for marine safety tips to be broadcast four times daily across Phuket’s most listened radio station, bringing further awareness to the importance of safe marine practices when enjoying our marine environment in private leisure craft.

Galileo Maritime Academy, in association with Class Act Media and the TYBA, will continue to champion the highest international maritime standards and practices in Phuket, Thailand and beyond. For more information on the Small Vessel Safety at Sea training program and other professional seafarer accreditations for those engaged in the superyacht, cruise line, merchant shipping or oil and gas industries, contact Galileo on info@galileomaritimeacademy.com (Authored by Cian O’Fearghail – Business Development Director, Galileo Maritime Academy)

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he team at SeaCat Ships is proud to announce the launching of their two new 8.8metre landing craft Loggerhead and Leatherback at their Thailand facility.

Loggerhead and Leatherback (named after offshore turtles in the region they will be servicing) are newly designed, safe and cost-effective passenger tour vessels. These aluminum craft will operate out of Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef for charter operations and be used for days trips to White Haven Beach.

These heavy-duty aluminum plate barges were designed to exacting Australian commercial vessel standards, specifically NSCV Class 1D. They are the latest stylized versions and third and fourth landing crafts in a series built by SeaCat Ships. With a capacity of 32 passengers, they feature cushion seating, plus two round-centre seats, which can easily be converted into raised dining tables. The vessels are powered by twin 140hp Suzuki 4 Stroke outboard engines, providing a fully-loaded top speed of 25 knots.

The vessels were taken apart to fit into a 40-foot container for shipping; they were both delivered on time and on budget and the owners are extremely happy with their new, high performance craft.

SeaCat Ships offers these new build models for completion within a 12-week timeframe.

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Specications Name of Vessel Depth Hull Construction Superstructure Deck Construction Length Overall Length Waterline Length bp.

Beam Draught Displacement Tonnage/s Tank Guages Door Winch Interior Lights Anchors Powering Lifebouy Liferaft/s Load Capacity Fuel Capacity Radar PA/ Sound System Crew Vehicles Type of Operation Passengers Range

Loggerhead and Leatherback 1.43M ALUMINIUM ALUMINIUM/ SUMBRELLA ALUMINIUM 8.55M 7.46M 8.55M 3.50M 400MM 3 tonne TBA Dip Stick Warne 2000 Designer Flec LED 1 X 20 KG SHHP Anchor 2 x Suzuki 4 Stroke 140 H.P. Outboard 1 x Life Ring Karly Floats 3 Tonne 2 X 220LTR Garmin 4G Fusion 2 1 Pick up Truck (Max) Tourist, Ferry, Cargo Barge 30 PERSONS 175 NM @ 20KN

For more information contact Mari-on at marion. seacat@gmail.com.

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SEA Yachting Q & A with Ale Rowson

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lfie Rowson was born to sail, and he’s spent most of his life on the water. He sails with the Twin Sharks racing team and runs the Phuket Yacht Club sailing school. There isn’t much about sailing he doesn’t know.

He grew up in Scotland and first got hooked on sailing at age 12. He has never looked back and sailing has provided him with a sport, a job, and a way of life ever since. From the beginning, he was into competition sailing on Toppers, Lasers and 420s and in the youth national team. He would ride my bike through the snow and chip the ice off the sheets to go training in Scotland!

Alfie has worked as a sailing instructor throughout school and uni. He studied water sports management at Southampton Solent Uni and also competed on the Uni’s sailing teams He found seasonal work hard in the UK so was happy for the chance to come to Asia where he was manager of the BSC. Then he started doing racing yacht deliveries and racing on the Asian circuit and finally started the sailing school at PYC. Racing is still his passion.

Recently, he took the SEA Yachting Q & A.

Favourite Sailing Film?

Wind Favourite Sailing Book?

Fatal Storm.

Favourite Sailing Hero?

Tough q...Donnie Meldrum (north scotland sailing coach) taught me to have fun and also tech skills, Frank Gail (first guy to take me sailing) and Ian (first tought me how to sail). All these guys really made sailing fun for me!

Biggest Sailing Inspiration?

Chasing the feeling of a boat powered up boat and going!

Favourite Marina?

One with cold beer Favourite Regatta?

Multihull solutions Regatta, Neptune.

Favourite Anchorage?

So many…quiet ones Favourite Chandlery?

East Marine Favourite Boat Show?

Ones where I'm not working Favourite Sailing Bar? PYC Favourite type of sailing boat?

Fast ones Boat you’d most like to design/build?

Always fanaticizing about this! Mini 6.5...

Sailing race, you still most want to compete in?

So many... foiling boat! The Moth Worlds is next on my list!

Sailing destination, you most want to get to?

Pacific, Indonesia

What was it like teaching sailing in China?

Teaching was easy but operating in china was very different! But when you make friends and have a good time you can do anything!

What’s it like to sail on Twin Sharks?

Fun and fast! It's a great team and we work well together What are your responsibilities with the Phuket Yacht Club?

I am a committee member and I run and own the sailing school. I also help drink the beer at the bar.

Please tell us how the PYC is helping to grow youth sailing in the area?

The youth is the future! And the PYC and sailing school recognize that the future of our club and the sport we love, depends on them! The sailing school offer junior sailing every weekend and has also made some partnerships doing sailing programs with international schools in Phuket. The yacht club has regular dinghy racing that the kids can join and also regular family fun days to build the community. This has been working well and we are ever expanding in this area.

What do you miss most about home?

Family and friends. Not the weather!

If you weren’t in the sailing business, you would be…?

Hard to imagine… maybe in the circus.

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iz Schoch, Alfie’s wife & well-known local sailor at the Phuket Yacht Club was also born to sail, and has spent considerable time on the water. She has skippered many of the female sailing teams that have been entered in regional regattas.

Liz started sailing at 21. She was always a water person but had no idea about sailing…she literally woke up one day (after finishing an Environmental Management degree in Australia) with this idea to go sailing. And so, she found a boat cruising in the Pacific and joined as shared cost crew. She had a blast! She’s also a scuba instructor as has found myself working, diving and sailing in various parts of the world. She discovered yacht racing in Asia and started doing yacht deliveries and racing, where she met Alfie. We liked to stay in Phuket when not at sea because it's a great sailing location and easy life. The rest is history!

SEA Yachting Q & A with Liz Schoch Favourite Sailing Film?

Wind. I've watched it a million times Favourite Sailing Book?

I love shipwreck books! I can't even remember the name of my favorite one but it was hard core- cyclones, starvation but survival against the odds.

Favourite Sailing Hero? vAlfie - I always learn so much from his skills and character on a boat Biggest Sailing Inspiration?

The beauty, peacefulness and freedom of sailing! You never stop learning, never stop being challenged but also never stop being humbled by the sea, clouds, sunsets and sunrises!

Favourite Marina?

Yacht Haven.

Favourite Regatta?

Neptune, BBay regatta, PRW Favourite Anchorage?

Nuie, Pacific Favourite Chandlery?

East marine- it's got everything Favourite Boat Show?

I’m not into that too swanky Favourite Sailing Bar? PYC Favourite type of sailing boat?

SY Red Moon (my house) Boat you’d most like to design/build?

Naa too much trouble. Fixing boats is enough trouble let alone building one!

Sailing race, you still most want to compete in?

Sydney-Hobart Sailing destination, you most want to get to?

Indonesia & the Pacific, Africa

You have skippered many female crews in Phuket regattas – what’s your dream team?

I love the ladies teams - It's really so much fun and we have a great time together no matter what! I have had such a great opportunity to share what I know with them and hopefully, to give back to the sailing community by encouraging more women to participate in the sport. And now that many of the ladies have got some experience under their belts, its less stressful going around the course and we get to be more competitive! So, my dream team are the ones who have been sailing with me for ages!

So many women think they are not good enough to even try sailing… it amazes me. Let me tell you that you are good enough already - don't let thought like that stop you trying things you want to do!

What are your responsibilities with the Phuket Yacht Club?

I am a club member and sustainablity officer. So, I try to remind everyone how we can be more respectful to the environment with our club activities, while sailing and in life generally.

What do you miss most about home?

I love Australia! So many thing are special there: vast open clean space, great music and art and of course friends and family.

If you weren’t into sailing, what would do…?

I am a sailor but I am other things too. The environment is definitely a passion of mine (as well as what I studied in uni) so I find myself thinking of ways to help the environment all the time! I also am into health, wellness as I feel this is also in line with the environment and how we live our lives respectful to ourselves and all other beings.

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of supporting Thai sailing talent Story by Duncan Worthington, Photos by Scott Murray

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Setting Sail The 15th Top of the Gulf Regatta saw more than 700 competitors representing 30 countries around the world competing. Organised and hosted by Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya, the regatta is an important sports tourism event on Thailand's East Coast contributing more than 20 million baht to the local economy and providing international competition for Thai sailors of all abilities and ages.

More than 200 boats competed in 16 classes ranging from Optimists (racing in the Thailand Optimist Open Championship) to dinghies, one-design Platus, keelboats and multihulls, as well as RS:One windsurfs and an IOM Radio Controlled class. “The Gulf of Thailand is an excellent place for sailing – we have good winds all year round and the warm weather makes it popular with sailors from all over the world. Top of the Gulf Regatta operates to international standards providing Thai sailors with an opportunity to race in an international event

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against international competition. We will see Thai national team sailors in the Optimist and dinghy classes, as well as the RS:One windsurfs, and they will be competing against national team sailors from neighboring countries,” said William Gasson, Co-Chairman of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Organising Committee.

New to the regatta this year was a Para Sailing class – four days of racing followed a three-day pre-regatta clinic lead by Rob Holden, a training officer from World Sailing. Ocean Marina Yacht Club has supported Disabled Sailing Thailand's initiative to make sailing more accessible since its beginning, and has provided a home for the development of the S\ V14 two-person dinghy – a boat designed specifically for Para Sailors. At the beginning of this year, Ocean Marina went one step further and bought eight S\V14s and provided them free of charge for use by Para Sailors at the regatta. This was the first fleet of its kind in the world and interest is high with Para Sailors from Estonia, South Africa, the Philippines and Thailand expressing their intent to compete.

“We have long supported grassroots sailing in Thailand, providing an opportunity for youngsters to develop their sailing skills and grow into capable sailors and in some cases, World Champions,” commented Kirati Assakul, Director of Ocean Property Co., Ltd and Co-Chairman of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Organising Committee.

“With our investment in eight S\V14s we wish to make sailing even more accessible.

Our initial aim is to offer people with disabilities a chance to get out on the water safely. We are currently working with the Thai Paralympic Committee to introduce more people to the sport and long-term we wish to support the establishment of a Thai national Para Sailing team and see Thai Para Sailors competing on the world stage.”

Following their expansion last year, which underscores Ocean Marina Yacht Club as the largest marina in South East Asia, the marina and its expansive in-water and on-

shore facilities were more than ready to host this award-winning event.

“Ocean Marina Yacht Club has been hosting the regatta since day one. Our team have 15 years of experience organizing this event and many years of experience organizing other large-scale events at the marina. We were ready to deliver a competitive and fun event of the highest standards,” noted Scott Finsten, Harbour Master of Ocean Marina Yacht Club.

Finish Line

Keelboats and Multihulls The two boat IRC Racing 1 class saw Team Hollywood (AUS) and THA72 battle it out onthe-water, racing hard. Having been a long-time supporter of the Top of the Gulf Regatta, Ray Roberts brought his “new” TP52 this year to take on Kevin and Tom Whitcraft's Thailand-based THA72. Team Hollywood finished the series undefeated stopping THA72 from securing a third win in four years.

With a number of Thai ex-national team sailors onboard and 2010 World Optimist Champion Noppakao Poonpat at the helm, THA72 have taken it upon themselves to support local talent and are providing a much-needed bridge from dinghies to big boat racing for Thai sailors.

As the winds softened and the races got shorter in IRC Racing 2, Fujin (AUS) came into their own. They put together a string of seven

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wins from the last seven races and with that, won the class. Tenacious (AUS) performed better in the long races at the beginning of the series, but kept Fujin honest throughout, finishing second overall ahead of Lawana (THA) who claimed third on count back from Ink Zone (AUS).

After a slow start to the series, Team Spray (JPN) found their sweet spot and strung together a series of firsts and seconds, finishing today with a 1,2 scoreline and top the standings. MoonShadow2 (GBR) enjoyed the stronger breeze earlier on in the regatta and had to settle for second overall with SailQuest Hi Jinks (USA) in third.

The Platu class traditionally delivers some of the closet racing in the regatta, and this year did not disappoint with just seconds the deciding factor in many of the races. Of the 12 Platus competing this year six made the podium but it was Chris Way's Easy Tiger V who put in a dominating performance finishing with six firsts and three second places in the 12-race series to win by a whopping eight points.

Last year's winner, Team ViewPoint, placed second just two points ahead of top Thai boat,

Pine Pacific, skippered by Ithinai Yingsiri.

A single race for the Multihulls and another bullet for Bob Garner's BladeRunnerIX (GBR) saw them finish their series with five wins from six races and a comfortable class victory.

Sonic (THA) placed second overall with a string of second places beating out the French entry, Edenko.

Thailand S\V14 Para Sailing Championship

Two races wrapped up a fun, and competitive four-day series for the Para Sailing class and inaugural Thailand S\V14 Para Sailing Championship. Paisol Pateh/ Mahseedi Hadumor (THA) have barely put a foot wrong all regatta dropping their final race score (a six) to finish top of the standings and 11 points clear of Kasempon Hondee/ Suraphong Chitkong (THA) with Kristo Priks/ Peep Krusberg (EST) in third. Finishing strongly with a win in the final race of the series, Russel Vollmer (RSA)/ Cherrie Pinpin (PHI) settled for fourth overall.

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In Class 10, Patcharee Sringam (THA) carved out a three-point lead to claim class honours ahead of Mohammad Shahieran Rin Raiman (MAS) in second and Eric Owen Tan Chang Fook in third. Meanwhile in the double-handed dinghies (Class 11), the Thai duo of Jedtavee Yongyuennarn/ Chakkaphat Wiriyakitti finished their series with a 2,1,2 which wasn't enough to overhaul the consistency of Muhammad Syafie Bin Ali/Ikrami Hakimin Bin Markham (MAS) who held on for the class win. Fellow Malaysians, Muhammad Fauzi Kaman Shah/ Omar Ac Faroue placed third.

Windsurfs

Thailand Optimist Open Championship

Known for the Optimist class and support of youth sailing in Thailand, the 15th Top of the Gulf Regatta saw more than 80 youngsters split into Gold and Silver fleets, compete in the new Thailand Optimist Open Championship.

Four races for both fleets turned the final day into a marathon and resulted with all competing a 10-race series.

Losing his way in the middle of the regatta, Panwa Boonak (THA) bounced back with a 9 (his drop), 2,1,1 to win comfortably. Second place went to Bowonnan Chanram (THA) who edged out M.L. Weka Bhanubandh by a point, who had to settle for third overall.

In the Silver fleet, Pitipoom Jaroenpon (THA) dominated with a 23 point winning margin from Supakan Kerdsakul (THA) in second and Amonwan Aphiwatudomkun (THA) just three points further back in third.

Dinghy Classes

Three races for all the dinghy classes (8, 9, 10, 11) on the final day wrapped up their series and in Class 8 a 1,3,2 on the final day was enough for Albert Nazarov (RUS) to claim the title ahead of Ralf Donner in second and Apichart Tongmak in third.

Ahmad Latif Khan B.Ali Sabri Khan (MAS) finished strong in Class 9 with a 2,1,1 to take the title ahead of fellow Malaysians Nur Shazrin Mohamad Latif in second and Israr Hazim B.Ismail in third.

Three races today completed the four-day series for the windsurfers and Ahmad Danish Abdul Hadi Kame (MAS) dominated RS:X, their only second place becoming their drop race. Geh Cheow Lin (MAS) secured second ahead of Nuur Fatin Solehah Binti Abdul Rahman (MAS) in third.

The RS:One class was similarly dominated by Ilham Bin Wahab (MAS) who win seven of the eight races. Muhammad Izzudin Bin Abdul Rani (MAS) finished his series in style with a win in the final race to secure second place ahead of Darron Chin Hui Jie (MAS) in third.

IOM RC Yachts

Twelve radio-controlled yachts competed in the IOM RC Yachts class at this year's regatta and completed an impressive 27 races over two days. With four discards allowed, Dean Martin had the edge and finished with 73 points to top the standings and claim the winner’s prize. Second place went to Kosit Kanithadis who won on count back, tied on points with Waranan Yusanon who had to settle for third place overall.

AYGP Champions

Ray Roberts TP52 Team Hollywood came through to win the 2018-19 AYGP Skipper and Yacht of the Year. This is the fourth time Roberts has won the Asian Yachting Grand Prix (AYGP) title, in the illustrious 17-year history of the AYGP Awards. The remarkable success on the new TP52 Team Hollywood resulted from winning all the IRC 1 races at the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, second place at the China Cup, six out of nine races at the Phuket King's Cup, nine out of ten races at the Royal Langkawi International Regatta and then clean sweeping all eight races at the Top of the Gulf Regatta.

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