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SEAY Regional News

Catch up on who’s doing what, where, when and how in Southeast Asia’s leisure marine scene. This issue we preview the Singapore Yacht Show, announce Mag Bay’s Asian dealer and check in with Hull Marine.

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta three decades on

Scott Murray snaps the pics and writes the text for this piece with a sidebar from Captain Marty celebrating three decades of Asia’s most prestigious regatta.

Hanse Yachts: The Range of WorldLeading Performance Cruisers

Hanse Yachts feature innovative design, spacious, modern and attractive interiors, and comfortable uncluttered decks with sailing systems designed for short-handed sailing. High-quality equipment throughout and elegant lines afford a confident style that people have come to expect from a Judel/ Vrolijk designed-yacht.

A Voyage in Andante

We are delighted to welcome Fleming Yachts back into the fold for another year, with this intriguing feature by Geoff Gowing on a 1300 nm return passage from Cairns across the Coral Sea to the Louisiades Archipelago in Papua New Guinea.

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Sail around sophisticated Samui

MVM’s tracking system

Quality defines Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show

Northrop & Johnson’s Lies Sol takes us on a voyage to Koh Samui, showing us all the perks that cruising in the waters around one of Thailand’s popular tourism destination can bring.

MVM has come up with a tracking system using GPS & Inmarasat Satellite Communications that increases safety and allows you to monitor your boat from anywhere in the world.

The 5th OMPBS offered everything from small day boats to luxury yachts and superyachts, water sports equipment, sports gear, marine products and accessories, lifestyle products and luxurious property choices from around Thailand.

How to prepare your boat for a pre-purchase survey

2016 RMSIR: Nail-biting race to the finish

Thailand Yacht Show

Anthony Gates of Andaman Marine Services (AMS) provides us with a checklist designed as a guide to assist owners in preparing their vessel for a pre-purchase survey.

With photographs from the celebrated Guy Nowell, we review the 27th Raja Muda regatta, which saw the fleet leave its home base at the RSYC in Port Klang before heading north to Pangkor, Penang and Langkawi.

For the second time this year, the TYS graced Ao Po Grand Marina and Andy Treadwell and his team pulled it off again, bringing some of the region’s biggest superyachts to ooh and aah the show’s visitors.

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Record Number of Brands Choose

Singapore Yacht Show 2017 to Debut Yachts

The seventh instalment of Asia’s premier boat show promises to impress with regional premieres on water, lifestyle events and glamorous parties on water and on-land Excitement and anticipation for the seventh edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) is already building despite being five months away. From 6-9 April 2017, some of the industry’s most important yacht builders and brokers will once again showcase their vessels at ONE?15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove. Before the festivities in Singapore get underway, however, the SYS team will be all hands on deck for its sister show; Thailand Yacht Show (TYS). In partnership with the Thai government the Show will take place from 15-18 December 2016 in Phuket’s Ao Po Grand Marina. The two complementary shows are perfectly timed to bookend industry activity in the region. While TYS will kickoff the yachting season in Asia, offering visitors the chance to trial boats, explore, charter and enjoy the luxury marine lifestyle, SYS offers a platform for the industry to conduct business and showcases an impressive line-up of some of the latest yachts, boats, marine and luxury products on the market. Andy Treadwell, Managing Director of both SYS and TYS said of the 2017 Show, “We are very proud of what we have achieved in just seven years. We’re thrilled that so many of the industry’s most important players have identified SYS as the most effective platform from which to present their products to the Asian market. We are working flat out with a whole raft of important new local partners in all the strategic countries in the region to get the right kind of visitor coming to Singapore next April”.

Asian Premieres & Debuts Asia’s leading yacht dealer and one of SYS’ first exhibitors, Simpson Marine, will return to the Show with two Asian premieres, the Lagoon Seventy7 and the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62. Committed to partnering with leading brands, Simpson Marine will also exhibit several Singapore debuts including the Lagoon 42 and the Sanlorenzo SL46 Steel. Boat Lagoon Yachting will again return to the Show with an impressive line-up, including three iconic models from the world-renowned British brand, Princess Yachts; M/Y V39, S72 and 88, while Italian yacht builder Azimut Yachts will introduce the Azimut 95 to the region for the first time. Hong Seh Marine will once again display an impressive lineup of yachts, including the Asia premiere of the Cranchi Z35, and the return of the popular Cranchi Eco Trawler 43, which made her premiere at SYS2016. These along with an impressive array of Ferretti’s will give Hong Seh Marine one of the largest presences at the show.

Superyacht Brokers & Builders SYS2017 will welcome a high calibre of brands including superyacht builders Amels, Baglietto, Benetti, Feadship, Fincantieri, Heesen, L?rssen, Silveryachts, Heysea and Westport. International yacht brokerage company Fraser Yachts will return with an

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There’s Nothing It Can’t Do Optimus 360, for twin, triple and quad engine applications

ptimus 360 gives your boat a whole new dimension of control. By developing the joystick function to be intuitive, Optimus 360 allows you to move your boat not only forward and back, but also sideways, by pushing the joystick to the left, or to the right, and even, rotate on a dime, all with a simple twist of the joystick.

FEATURES • Three axis joystick with guided feel and boost mode

• Unique joystick design with a

focus on user ergonomics and harsh marine environments • User adjustable speed sensitive helm turns, wheel effort and steering response • Fault tolerant CAN Bus network • Sealed, locking cable connections • On demand hydraulic steering pumps • Adjustable stainless steel ORB fittings on the SmartCylinder • Compatible with 3rd party autopilot systems • Dual redundancy components • Optional multi-joystick capability

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Optimus 360 is designed for low speed maneuvering, and really excels in the marina, when pulling in and out of your slip, or docking. Optimus 360 uses intelligent programming to minimize the amount of shifting required to complete a manoeuvre. With progressive throttling, the joystick becomes a natural extension of your hand. A light push on the joystick provides minimal thrust while more thrust can be applied by pushing harder on the joystick. The boost mode increases the RPM to give you more thrust when needed. Each component has been designed to complement the other, resulting in a seamless experience of steering control in virtually every situation on the water. The high level of engineering also extends to the reliability of the system, with quality materials, careful manufacturing and redundant systems, all to stand up to the rigors of life on the water.

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The new Dehler 34 is Cruising World’s

“Best Performance Cruiser” The new Dehler 34 has received not only her first award, but also one of the most prestigious awards in sailing, winning against the Alerion Sport 30, Elan E4 and J/112E it was elected as “Best Performance Cruiser” 2017 by the American Cruising World magazine, one of the world’s leading sailing magazines. In describing the criteria for winning the award, Cruising World said it had to find a “performance-oriented sailboat that is competitive on the racecourse, laid out for vacation cruises, and ideally suited to pleasant day sails.” The yacht should be a fast, fun, and compact boat “that was crafted for the purest of reasons: the simple joy of sailing.” After all the nominated performance cruisers were tested, the head of the jury stated: “I think in terms of this category, trying to find a nice crossover between cruising accommodation and a boat that you can take sailing, the Dehler 34 just hit its mark.” “The new Dehler 34 was designed according to the principles of the old Dehler 34 from the 80s, the world’s first performance cruiser,” said Karl Dehler “Together with Judel/Vrolijk & Co, we have developed a yacht which sails fast, is agile and is fun. At the same time, we have designed an elegant and friendly interior to enjoy the greatest comfort on long journeys.” Karl’s team can be very proud of their new achievement. www.dehler.com (South East Asia Yacht Sales & Services, www.sys-yss.com is the Thailand dealer)

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New Hanses in Phuket

Hanse 315, 385 & 415

Hanse 385, 415 & 315 Walking along at Yacht Haven we saw 3 new Hanses....a Hanse 315, a Hanse 385 and a Hanse 415. SEA Yacht Sales said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be happy to show the boats to prospective buyers. There is a Moody Deck Saloon 45 alongside them...Hanseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yachts are well represented in Thailand.

New Hanse Dealership in Malaysia

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Fjord 48 OPEN Asia Boat Sales Corp. has been appointed the dealer for all the brands manufactured by Hanse Yachts: Hanse, Dehler, Moody and Varianta as well as the Prestige powerboats of the Sealine and Fjord Ranges. Their sales office overlooks the water at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. Like the Thai Dealers, ABS are beside a restaurant!!

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Mag Bay Yachts appoints dealer in Thailand

ag Bay Yachts Inc. has announced the appointment of its first dealer in Asia. Based in Phuket, the Sky Marine Group will represent Mag Bay throughout Thailand. The agreement was formed with the vision of bringing Thailand the finest boat in its class. The announcement preceded the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat show, where Sky Marine introduced Mag Bay to the region. “We feel the Sky Marine Group will be greatly successful in bringing Mag Bay Yachts to Thailand. This team possesses a keen understanding for the vision Mag Bay is built on, which is a focus on quality”, said Phil Bourque, Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “Phuket has been a growing destination for yachting and we are looking forward to contributing to the growth in offering a world class product”, commented Thanaya Pleenaram, Managing Director of Sky Marine Group.

Thanaya added, “The islands surrounding Phuket offer boaters an excellent cruising ground that is perfect for center console boats. We found Mag Bay Yachts to be delivering a level of quality & value to be unsurpassed, and will be successful in Thailand”. The Sky Marine Group operates out of Phuket and plans expansions for other locations in Thailand. The service-oriented company manages boats, offers charter services, and also sells larger boats built locally in Asia Based in Adelanto, California, Mag Bay Yachts is quickly emerging as a strong player in the center console market. Led by one of the original Cabo Yachts founders Mike Howarth, Mag Bay is setting its mission in simple yet bold words, to build the finest quality center console boat in existence. Mag Bay’s first model is a 33’ twin stepped hull that can be configured for offshore fishing or family cruising. With a premium quality fit & finish that is creating a new standard, the unique hull styling brings a refreshing take to traditional center console design. The company recently announced plans for a 50,000sq. factory expansion, located in California. The new factory will be built in order to drive manufacturing capacity for its 33’ model, along with adding space for larger Mag Bay models in design. Stay tuned to hear more developments from this exciting team! www.magbayyachts.com For more info, please contact info@magbayyachts.com

Phuket King’s Cup celebrates three decades on the water Photography by Scott Murray

he Phuket King’s Cup committee faced a dilemma of how to honor HM Bhumibol Adulyadej’s life and love for sailing and yet be respectful of his passing at the same time. But they were able to pull off it as Master of Ceremonies Radab Kanchanavanit continually reminded regatta participants to be respectful and tone down their celebrations during the week. (Radab hails from one of Thailand’s most prominent sailing families as his father Dr. Rachot Kanchanavanit was one of the event’s founders and won the 1993 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.). Although each of the regattas in the Southeast Asian sailing circuit, commonly known as the Asian Yachting Grand Prix, has

their own unique characteristics and advantages, none can match the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta in term of numbers and prestige. Indeed, if sailors are picking one regatta to race in – it’s the Phuket King’s Cup. This year, 94 keel boats and multihulls were divided into 12 classes competing with 106 Optimist, Topper and Laser Dinghies totaling over 1,500 sailors from 30 nations. The regatta was first held in 1987 as part of national celebrations to mark the auspicious 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning living monarch. His Majesty the King was a passionate sailor and created yachting history in 1967 when he and his daughter Princess Ubolratana

The regatta was first held in 1987 as part of national celebrations to mark the auspicious 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Rajakanya won a gold medal in the OK dinghy class at the 4th South East Asian Peninsula Games. Each year, he sends a personal representative to present the trophies to all the winners at a gala closing ceremony. The Phuket King’s Cup brings together the best the region’s sailing community has to offer from the organizing committee led by Kevin Whitcraft, to the race officers Simon James and the competitors who come from around the world to race in the event. The regatta has come a long way since it was founded in 1987 by then-incumbent Flag Commodore of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club (RVYC) Chris King, Dr. Rachot Kanjanavanit, Al Chandler, Adolph Knees and Mom Tri

Devakul. The Phuket King’s Cup has always sailed under the direction of the RVYC, with extensive logistical help from the Royal Thai Navy and support from the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand (YRAT) along with several authorities in the province of Phuket. It has a well-earned reputation for delivering a shore-based social schedule that can be more demanding than the race action as skippers and crews are assured of non-stop action, gourmet food and a variety of entertainment to suit everyone’s tastes and dispositions. In many ways, the regatta is a reflection of what makes Thailand so special from the food and hospitality to the ocean, beaches and stunning topography.

This year, 94 keel boats and multihulls were divided into 12 classes competing with 106 Optimist, Topper and Laser Dinghies totaling over 1,500 sailors from 30 nations.

A variety of downwind and ’round-thebuoys races and a popular scenic island passage race provide suitable challenges for the many competing divisions, including racing, performance cruising, cruising, multihulls and classics. The regatta also has a very strong youth dinghy fleet that it supports with a year-round racing series to help foster the long-term appreciation of sailing in the Kingdom. Phuket is blessed with balmy tropical weather, good winds and stunning scenery. In short, all the ingredients for near perfect sailing conditions. The regatta has grown in size and reputation so it now ranks along with the Caribbean’s Antigua Race week and Australia’s Hamilton Island Regatta, as among the world’s great sailing regattas. Phuket has become a Mecca for sailing enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. They are drawn by the great ’year-round weather conditions, the stunning scenery and the friendly locals. With the establishment of an increasing number of suitable on-shore backup facilities including marinas, service and charter businesses and regular sailing events, Phuket has emerged as Asia’s premier marine leisure destination. Last year’s winner of the premier racing division (IRC Zero), Sarab Jeet Singh’s Windsikher II had to retire due to boat damage heading out of Langkawi without even getting a chance to defend their title. Then the first two days brought rough sailing weather and many boats were damaged. A few were forced out of the regatta early including Alan Carwardine's defending multihull-class champion Asia

Catamarans Hurricane and Mick Coleman’s Java, both dismasted, while Mark Horwood’s Adreneline suffered a broken beam was also forced to retire from competition. Danny Moore Carbon Custom 36 3Itch sat out day two, repairing a damaged back beam, but was able to return for the final three days of racing. During the first race of the second day Anthony Root’s Ker 42 Black Baza was hit by Andrew de Bruin’s out of control Pulse 600 H30 Multihull Solutions and both joined the growing casualty list. Black Baza sought redress and was granted the win in that race, luckily suffering only minor damage, but de Bruin’s Corsair was forced to retire from the regatta. The sail past is one of the marquee attractions of the King’s Cup, and this year it happened before racing on the fourth day (Dec 9th) with all the boats sailing past and saluting the HTMS KLAENG and other fully dressed Royal Thai Navy vessels stationed off Koh Pu to honour HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Rama X’s) accession to the throne. Kevin Whitcraft, President of the King’s Cup organizing committee, and his brother Tom, the outgoing Commodore of Roya Varuna Yacht Club, have always performed well at past King’s Cups and this year was no exception, as their team came fully prepared to compete in the IRC Zero Class with their latest TP52 THA 72. They won seven of the eight-match racing duels against their only competitor Ray Roberts formidable TP52 Team Hollywood, who have several IRC 0 victories to his credit (Sarab Singh’s Windsikher II, would have made it a

three-boat class). The Whitcraft brothers triumphantly captured their first Phuket King’s Cup in grand style, sending a warning to fellow competitors that they will be a force to be reckoned with in future events. Thailand’s Ithinai Yingsiri’s X55 PinePacific defended their Premier Cruising class title. The Malaysian Armed Forces Farr 520 Zuhal, skippered by Mohd Masyuri, challenged Khun Ithinai all week and second place on the final day gave them second overall. Better suited to strong wind, Peter Cremers Warwick 75 Shahtoosh finished third in the final light-air race, but had to be admired for deftly maneuvering their big boat around smaller yachts on tight courses. The Phuket Dinghy Series provided some enjoyable viewing for the sponsors and parents all week. Winners were as follows: Optimist winner, Paliga Poonpat; Optimist Boys winner, Saranwong Poonpat; Optimist Girls

winner, Paliga Poonpat; Laser 4.7 winner, Aryhit Romanyk; Laser Radial winner, Apiwat Sringam; Laser Standard winner, Keerati Bualong; 470 winners, Navee Thamsoontorn/ Nut Butmasari; 420 winners, Suthon Yampinid/ Nopporn Booncherd (Note: The Optimist classes were for boys and girls born in 2001 and later: the Laser classes for those born in 1998 or later). . The regatta finished with the traditional Royal Prize Giving Ceremony and final party at the host Kata Beach Resort and Spa and Pramookpisitt Achariyachai, President of Kata Group Resorts Thailand, said, “Kata Beach Resort and Spa is the long-established home of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta since 1998. We were very proud to support this prestigious event for the 18th year. The event attracts the finest yacht sailors the world has to offer and they descend upon the Andaman Ocean in great numbers to race their yachts in the presence of

crowds of spectators. The area of Kata Beach is heavily populated during the regatta week, with many awe-inspiring yachts located just off shore, while a great deal of spectators – both local and visiting – line the shores to witness the display. This gives us the opportunity to present our Kata Group brand to a worldwide audience via a superb sponsorship platform.”

Winner’s Round-up from sailing oracle Captain Marty (asianyachting.com) Although Steven Manning/Anthony Root’s Ker 42 Black Baza and Nick Burns/Fred Kinmonth’s Sydney GTS43 Mandrake III scored 1st and 2nd place in the final day’s light air race, Japan's Yasuo Nanamori's Beneteau 40.7 Karasu stellar performance throughout the regatta allowed them to claim the IRC 1 title by two points from Mandrake III. A fourth-place finish on the final day for Adam Gosling’s Corby 37 Yes! Jessandra II kept them in third overall and they showed great sportsmanship by waiting at the finish line to give Karasu a round of applause. By winning the final race, April Jorgensen’s Mumm 30 Judy made a meteoric move up the IRC 2 table and clinched the title on a deciding final race. Third place for Robert Pfeiffer’s Farr 1104 Farrgo Express was enough to give them second overall, as both yachts relegated early class leader, Belinda Cooper’s First 42s7 Senga to third overall. What more can be said about John Newnham’s Twin Sharks amazing performance?

Repeating last year’s feat, the boat earned eight wins in a row to defend their Firefly 850 Sports Class, with a day to spare. Despite interrupting the string of second places with third place on the last day, Hans Rahmann’s Voodoo claimed second overall, 9 points clear of Japan’s Natsuki Motoyoshi’s Mil Grace / Frog in third overall. By winning the last race, Andrew Hurford's Phantom V won the Multihull Racing class displacing Henry Kaye’s top performing Seacart 30 Thor at the top of the leader board by half a point. Thor could only manage 4th place in the last race and was defeated by the smallest of margins. Third place for Richard Eyre’s Morrelli/Melvin 60ft trimaran Rapido gave them a similar placing overall. Despite a strong challenge from their competitors, Neil Ayre’s Java managed to claim victory in the Pulse 600 class. Florent Herson/ Morten Jakobsen’s Hanuman XXXIII and Mick Tilden’s Pixalux /Java kept up the pressure but ended up taking second and third overall, respectively. In the Multihull Cruising class, Norikazu Arai’s Lagoon 410 Minnie returned to form on the final day to defend their title. Despite Kimiya Shimizu withdrew his Moorings 4600 Ying Yang from the regatta on the second last day, but still held onto second spot overall. Fourth place for Niu Huo Huo’s Lagoon 420 D&P in the last race gave them third position. CPO.1 Wiwat Poonpat and the Royal Thai Navy 1 completely dominated the Platu One-Design class and won the title, with one day to spare. Second-and- third place final-day

finishes for Peik Astrom’s The Wolf and Pascal Radue’s The Tiger, allowed them to hold on to the same positions in the overall standings. Although David Stoopman’s Hanse 400e Kata Rocks Venture won the race on the final day, second place for Vladimir Oleynikov’s First 47.7 Popeye gave them the Open Charter class title, in their first attempt. Third place for Brian Smith’s Jing Jing kept them in third overall. By taking the honours on the last day, Tony Oates’ Bavaria 390 Kata Rocks 2 (Escape) climbed up to second overall. Second place in the last race for Igor Ginzburg’s SO 409 Snapdragon allowed them to take home the Bareboat Charter class title. Andrey Novikov’s Alexa’s fourth place finish relegated them to third overall after being the early leader. The Chinese team on Jianquan Tong’s Slipper 42 Asia Pacific Atom won their final race and secured the Cruising Class title. Their only threat were the Russians on Andrey Arbuzov's Oceanis 423 Thalassa but 6th place on the last day left them three points behind the Chinese team. Slipping to 5th place in the last race kept Supakit Duangngern’s Sunlight 30 Sea Hub (Tong Fah) in third overall.

The regatta finished with the traditional Royal Prize Giving Ceremony and final party at the host Kata Beach Resort and Spa

Hanse Yachts: The Range of World-Leading Performance Cruisers Breaking Rules, Setting Trends

Hanse 315 Upwind.

anse Yachts universally feature innovative design, have spacious, modern and attractive interiors, comfortable uncluttered decks with sailing systems designed for short-handed sailing, sparkling performance, high-quality equipment throughout and elegant lines affording a confident style that people have

come to expect from a Hanse. All the Hanse range are designed by Judel/Vrolijk and have self-tacking headsails, with extra optional sails available. Standard deep keels with shallow draft options are available. Owner Personalisation is a feature of all the range with the huge list of options available.

Hanse 675 Cockpit.

Hanse 385 at Anchor.

Hanse 588 Upwind.

Hanse 345 Interior.

Hanse 415 Sailing.

The New Hanse 315 The first in her class to receive CE category A. She sleeps 4 with a layout that features a private aft cabin with a king size berth and two options available in the bow - either an open bulkhead and large double berth or a closed bulkhead, small seat and a variable double berth. She is supplied with tiller standard or twin steering wheels as an option, Mainsheet options include a traveller or an easy-sail system controllable from the helm position. There is an impressive standing height of 1.91 m in the companionway, with 1.77 m in the bow with standing height in the functional areas like the pantry, companionway and wet room is achieved via a lowered floor, allowing the exterior structure remains flat and elegant.

The Hanse 345 The interior space of the Hanse range is never more evident than in the Hanse 345. Below decks you would not be surprised if you were told she was a metre longer. She has a standard two cabin layout or a three-cabin option so she can sleep 4 or 6 crew. Her decks are uncluttered and her cockpit, with twin wheels, is spacious with control lines leading aft to the helm positions on both sides.

The Hanse 385 A hugely popular model. She offers the accommodation usually

Hanse 455 Cockpit.

associated with larger yachts with great performance and easy handling. Her two or optional three cabin layouts, optional galley set-ups and a drop down table that doubles as a coffee or chart table are a few of the features that support very comfortable life aboard, She is the smallest of the range to include factory installed air-conditioning as an option.

The Hanse 415 Probably the biggest “40-footer” you will see. She has a large en ough forward cabin that there is an option to put ensuite shower and toilet in it. Her large swim platform is standard. With similar layout options as the Hanse 385 inside and out, she is a great boat for life-on board,

The Hanse 455 The H455 continues Hanse’s incredible popularity in this size range. The standard interior has 3 forward cabins, with an option of 4 cabins and is equipped with a WC and basin to port and a spacious shower on starboard. She has more hatches for natural light in the salon and larger hatches for aft cabins. Her large Cockpit has benefited by detailed planning with benches affording more space, a Larger cockpit table and optional Sun beds in a dedicated space forward of the mast.

Hanse 675 Upwind.

Hanse 588 Interior.

Hanse 505 Reaching.

She is the smallest model that has the option of a factory fitted gen set.

The Hanse 505 Amazing accommodation options are a feature of the Hanse 505. The standard layout is a spacious Owner Cabin forward, with a bunk bed cabin to port and two double cabins aft. Options include a fitted Crew Cabin in the bow section and twin double cabins forward giving a total of six cabins. She is the smallest model that has the option of a factory fitted Television Packs.

The Hanse 575 Reputed to be the most popular production yachts ever built of this size. She is huge below with numerous opening hatches and the same cabin options as the Hanse 505. Loaded with features above and below deck, she has a large dinghy garage that has a dinghy launch/retrieve system available.

The New Hanse 588 The Hanse 588 benefits from the innovations of her big sister the Hanse 675 and advances made since. Her powerful sail plan is set on a high mast and she has the option of a second forestay for a reacher that gives enhanced performance. The cockpit offers an optional BBQ bar with grill, sink and freezer and a wide staircase leads down to the bathing platform, which is

Hanse 575 Dinghy Launch.

powered by hydraulic hinges. The large tender garage is equipped with an easy tender launching system. An attractive T-top is an option. The interior features form glued curves create the feeling of free standing furniture and gives a very stylish and spacious interior. She features a Silent Master Cabin, which is built with specially developed acoustic insulation and shields the cabin against sounds from the yacht and the environment

The Hanse 675 A large sailing yacht that can be managed as easy as a small one. The innovation and attention to detail incorporated in this boat are exceptional. With the airy and very spacious interior, the internal layout has a variety of options including cabin layouts and facilities. Forward facing windows are a great feature. From her optional twin forestay rig to her Rigid Bimini and large dinghy garage that will carry a 3.25 m jet tender: her features and options seem endless. Speaking of innovation, the Hanse 315 E-motion rudder drive revolutionizes the way sailing yachts are propelled, not only replacing the diesel engine, its components and the complete sail drive with a 4 kW electric engine and a folding propeller that have been integrated into the rudder shaft.

Hanse 675 Interior.

A 1300 nm return passage from Cairns across the Coral Sea to the LOUISIADES ARCHIPELAGO in Papua New Guinea.

he Louisiades Archipelago is a string of coral islands that trail off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea out into the Solomon Sea. Most of these islands are populated by the local PNG natives who are English speaking, Christian, educated, and friendly. They lead a classic idyllic tropical island lifestyle living in coconut palm thatched single room houses on above the ground supports. They live at an almost subsistence level of existence. Money is not very important and on many of the islands the locals have little use for the Kina as there is no store nearby to spend it. They maintain their level of subsistence by fishing and cultivating home grown produce (bananas, paw-paw, coconuts, sweet potato, taro etc) they keep chickens and sometimes pigs. Some of them dive for beche de mer (in season) and dry them together with shark fins for the Asian market. But they are paid very little for all their hard work diving and fishing so it is not really a sustainable income, just a little bit of cash to purchase some essentials from mainland PNG whenever someone from the island can get there. At this stage, they have not yet been exploited by western style tourism so it is refreshing to encounter friendly happy people who in spite of their simple living conditions do not yet aspire to our or need our western comfortable lifestyle. Bartering with visiting yachts and the occasional power boat provides a welcome boost to their level of existence. Power boats are usually limited by their range but a passage making boat like Andante is an extended range vessel so we were able to make the whole passage without having to refuel, in fact we arrived back in Australia with over 1,000 litres of fuel on board. We took with us all sorts of goods; knives, machetes, hammers, fish hooks and line, clothing, rice, pens pencils and books and magazines, for bartering. These things we exchanged for fruit and vegetables

A Voyage in

By Geoff Gowing

Andante The Louisiades Archipelago is a string of coral islands that trail off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea out into the Solomon Sea.

Most of these islands are populated by the local PNG natives who are English speaking, Christian, educated, and friendly.

from their hillside gardens and also some handmade artifacts. On most occasions, we were also able to help supplement their food supplies with fish we had caught when moving from island to island. As we had caught the fish (usually Spanish Mackerel, Tuna or King Snapper) in their own local waters we would hand them over to the local people as a gesture of goodwill – it was always much appreciated - often they would return with gifts of coconuts or bananas. Compared with their dugout canoes and outrigger canoes with lateen sails (called “lakatois”), the Fleming was a source of great interest and admiration to the locals and being men of the sea they were always very appreciative and understood the beautiful seaworthy lines of Andante. The engine room was a source of great fascination and they were certainly very impressed with us having crossed the Coral Sea from Australia to visit them. The 500nm passage across the Coral Sea with the prevailing 25–35 knot trade winds

were in identical conditions. It certainly is reassuring knowing that you have a solidly built vessel designed exactly for the conditions. Wherever we anchored in the Louisiades the swim platform soon had children on board just watching us go about our day. Except in very special circumstances we did not allow them beyond the transom because of the numbers. Always well behaved though the children would often bring shells or produce with them to barter for a pencil or a book, and very canny barterers they were too, on many occasions I am sure we often paid too much for a cowry shell or a hen’s egg – but it was always good fun and an enjoyable encounter. Ice from the icemaker, drinks of pure water from the water maker made from their “own” local seawater were very much a novelty and a stamp on their arm with the Ship’s Stamp was a “tattoo” to be

from the SE on the stbd beam with 2.0-3.5m seas was one of the more challenging passages for Andante and crew. Three-and-a-half days at this angle had the stabilisers working at their limits most of the time. Without them the passage would have been very uncomfortable and would have required waiting for the trade winds to moderate before starting out. As with our Bass Strait passages in SE Australia Andante met all the conditions with ease. Many times, on this particular passage we remarked on how the robust design and the wonderful sea-keeping qualities maintained our already high confidence in our vessel. Both this leg and the return run back to Australia

worn with pride around their island. The kids were all very well behaved, whenever we needed space we only had to tell them that it was time for them to leave and they would go back to shore in their pint-sized canoes, to return later with more shells or coconuts to trade. On a couple of occasions, we had some of the elders and their family from various villages on board for afternoon tea and in some cases an evening meal. Not surprisingly, as they have all had a mission education their manners and respectable behavior made it a pleasure and delight to have them on board as our guests.

On one occasion the island representative and his family prepared a meal for us in appreciation of our visit, subsequent friendship and support to his island. This meal we also had on board Andante. The meal was a Chicken Coconut Curry prepared from the slowest rooster on the island that still must have taken 3 days to catch, a Fish Curry with local spinach and taro root and local chilli and spices. We provided the rice because it is not grown in the Louisiades and so not readily available locally. The curry had a unique smoky flavour as a result of it being cooked in open pots over a coconut husk fueled open fire. The smoky flavour enhancing the curry and coconut flavours and making a unique gourmet meal – how good is that. You won’t get that at the Grange? Cruising the Louisiades is a must for any sailor who aspires to takes his vessel overseas. The archipelago is only 500nm from Cairns. Sailing is relatively easy with a beam reach from the SE Trades each way, with the breeze sometimes on the aft quarter to give you shy spinnaker run The region is well charted and the charts are accurate although some of the “bommies” appear to have moved since they were charted so, as always, care needs to be taken when near the fringing reefs. In addition, there are a number of books written by other cruisers with “mud maps” of various anchorages.

The region is constantly bathed in 5–15 knot tropical breezes warm tropical sunshine and often with a refreshing afternoon shower of rain. The temperature is mostly in the mid If anyone is interested in to higher 20s. making an epic journey in their yacht The local people are (or power boat) across the Coral Sea friendly and extremely to the Louisiades then give Geoff a hospitable, they are intelligent call on 0418806911. and they are honest. They will Andante is a Fleming 55 Pilot come out in their canoes to help House Motor Yacht 18m long with 2 x guide you in through their 500hp Cummins engines. The hull is surrounding reef if you wait semi displacement with a max speed outside. of 18 knots. The comfortable Local protocol and passage making speed is 8 – 10 politeness requires that you ask knots. Fuel capacity is 3800 litres permission to go ashore on each that can be extended to 5400 litres island. And all things on any with 2 x 800 litre fuel bladders. island are owned by somebody, so it is not there for the taking For more information on (shells, coconuts, etc.). the exiting range of Fleming Customs and quarantine Yachts please go to their web site formalities are easily managed at http:// both in and out of each country. www.flemingyachts.com/ or visit Be aware though that your vessel must be an Australian the Derani Yachts website at Registered Ship. http://www.derani-yachts.com/ This voyage being our brand/flemingyachts/. Their first venture out of Australian brand manager is Ian Hewett waters in Andante made it one of (ian@derani-yachts.com; +66 83 our epic voyages. As with all 388 9090). passages preparation is essential and we are preparing now for our next adventure.

Ang Thong National Park by Ikuni.

Boho Chic beach dining at Bophut M.V. Photography/Shutterstock.com.

north and east coasts. The indisputable centre of island activities is Chaweng Beach – a sixkilometre-long strand that hosts countless restaurants, bars, and a lively nightlife scene. To the south of Chaweng is attractive Lamai, quieter and more relaxed than Chaweng, while Bophut – towards the top of the island – is the departure point for many tours and ferries to neighbouring islands. Bophut’s beach is not the best on the island but its village has managed to retain its other-worldly charm with a high street featuring wooden shop-houses, colourful boutiques, quaint restaurants and bars and even a couple of high-end fine-dining establishments. East-coast beaches are safe all year round and by and large, the west coast has shallow-water beaches.

DINING

Tree Tops Sky Dining at Anantara Lawana Resort.

Samui is blessed with many stand-alone fine-dining venues as well as several excellent five-star hotel restaurants. Long-standing favourites include red-themed Red Snapper on Chaweng’s main street that features live music nightly; Mediterranean-influenced The Cliff, on the ring road above Lamai and Dr. Frogs in Bophut. The impressive Tree Tops Sky Dining & Bar located in The Anantara Resort includes ‘treetop’ tables with luxe jungle feel, amazing ocean views, romantic candle lights, hanging lanterns and even a ‘salt guru’ to provide bespoke service. Also in Bophut, H Bistro in Hansar Resort has excellent cuisine served al-fresco or in

Stroll on the beach on your ‘private’ island.

Solo Club, Sweet Soul Cafe, Mint Bar, Ark Bar and Sound Pub; there’s even a “Ladyboy” show to check out. There are more bars in the ‘naughty’ category by Chaweng’s lake and they eventually lead to the huge Reggae Bar – a twostorey behemoth of classic rock music and reggae. Up in the hills to the north of Chaweng you can dance to state-of-the-art grooves in a chic style at Q Bar, overlooking the town and sea. A few kilometres further down the coast, laidback Lamai caters to expats as well as long term visitors. It’s generally more of a family destination but Lamai Central Plaza – a warren of bars and watering holes – can get quite lively. Bophut Beach warrants special mention for its tasteful “boho chic”, friendly bars, and its delightful ‘back-in-time’ character.

Iconic motor yacht Ocean Emerald.

ACTIVITIES air-conditioned luxury in a lovely beachside location. To the north of the island Six Senses hosts Dining on the Rocks – a fabulous no-holdsbarred five-star ‘slow-cooking’ cuisine extravaganza for foodies. Fabulous 270-degree views of the sea and neighbouring islands are reason enough for a visit.

NIGHTLIFE

Chaweng is the epicentre of nightlife in Samui. If you like to dine and party on the beach, go for a leisurely stroll and you’ll easily find where the action is. Several beach bars put on impromptu, fun parties. Inland, Soi Green Mango hosts bars and clubs for all tastes such as

The Santiburi Samui Country Club is called “The Beast of Samui” amongst insiders. Located on the northeast coast of Samui in Maenam, the course has small fairways winding uphill and down but with sizeable greens. The only 18-hole course on Samui, the views over the island, the Gulf of Thailand and Koh Phangan are spectacular. The smaller (nine-hole) Royal Samui Gold & Country Club is also quite hilly: while catching your breath, enjoy views over Lamai Beach to die for. An absolute must is to sail to Ang Thong (Golden Bowl) National Park, an archipelago of some 42 islands just 28km from Samui. The most stunning, Koh Ang Thong, is a majestic

Photo Courtesy Tamarind Springs.

limestone island with a collapsed centre, filled with an emerald-green lake that could well be the setting of a sci-fi movie. On your own yacht, you can evade the standard routes of the tourist speedboats, stick to your own time schedule and discover some of the deserted, quiet islands of the park.

SPAS Looking for high-end spa and massage treatments? You’re in the right place, Samui excels in this area. A longtime favourite is Tamarind Springs at Thong Takian, which opened in 1998. In a stunningly verdant jungle setting, the spa’s shady gardens are dotted with huge granite boulders. A steam room has been incorporated into the side of one of the biggest rocks. Wholesome steam therapies and Eastern and Western massages are popular here. Six Senses Spa offers top-of-the-range facilities and amenities as well as 270-degree views of the Gulf of Thailand and nearby Koh Phangan. Yoga, Reiki, hypnotherapy, tai chi and Pilates are also available. The idyllic Rainforest Spa at Banyan Tree just outside Lamai Beach delivers unique water-treatments at differing temperatures and intensity, notably effective to relax from a busy life style.

NATURAL SIGHTS Sail around the coast to explore the numerous pretty coves and bays. The south coast is particularly rich in quiet, deserted beaches, you’ll have them to yourselves most days. There is also the lush interior of Samui Island to discover. Hire your own vehicle and visit the waterfalls and treks in the cool early morning or late afternoon. Around Thong Krut and Bang Kao you’ll come across delightful beach restaurants and simple Thai food stalls that might not look like much but offer deliciously authentic ‘unplugged’ Thai food.

Photo Courtesy Tamarind Springs.

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Yacht Crew Party Story by Marieke Derks; Photography by Shaun Cannon from Point 8 Studio

uperyacht rendezvous happenings tend to draw quite a few up-market visitors. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not everyday that we can see superyachts in their habitat. The evenings will see the owners and their guests meet at cocktail parties and the likes. Plenty of events for them to attend. However, it is good to realize that what makes a yacht tick like clockwork areâ&#x20AC;Śthe captain and crew. Time to have some well-deserved time off, relax and party. And that is exactly what happened at the Phuket Crew Party in Yacht Haven Marina on Sunday 11 December. Some 200 people, all dressed in white, arrived to the tunes of great music played by this evenings MC, Jason Wilder of 89.5 FM radio. Anybody living in Phuket knows Jason. His voice, jokes and music prevent you from running amok in yet another traffic jam.

“The owner decides on the destination, but it is the crew who decide on the marina” As was highlighted during the most recent Thailand Yachting Forum by speaker Mr. Trenton Gay, CEO of Gold Coast City Marina, next to the obvious requirements of an attractive destination, adequate marine infrastructure, suppliers and service industry, the destination as such should be easy to arrive in and fun to stay for the crew as well! As he said: “It is the superyacht owner that decides on the destination but it’s the crew that decides on the marina”. This emphasis on the crew was one of the reasons for the sponsors of this great party to participate. It also signifies that the yachting industry in Thailand is ready for all aspects of superyachting.

SEVENSTAR LUCKYDRAW

PARTYTIME The deck of Phuket Yacht Haven Marina offers the perfect venue for such an event. The yachts at the docks offer a dramatic backdrop for some serious partying with the organization in the capable hands of Sea Lync Asia, the Phuket based yacht management company in co-operation with Sevenstar Yacht Transport, BB&B, Choice Food, AYC, Sunseeker Thailand, C&C Marine and Eclipse Marine. Several yacht crew had only recently arrived just in Phuket and now were treated not only to the real Phuket Beer (offered by BB&B), but also to Thai traditional dancing with the performers dressed in beautiful classic Thai attire. These new crew definitely knew what country they had arrived in. Some other team had pleaded with their captain to arrive in Yacht Haven in time for the party and had apparently been very convincing!

SUPERYACHT HUB THAILAND This type of party ties in closely to the Thai policy to make Thailand a more attractive hub for visiting superyachts. It was announced last year that the Thai government is working on changing regulations in order to accommodate superyachts and their crews better and also to allow them to do charters in Thai waters.

Back to the party! With the kind cooperation of various companies a “Lucky Draw” had been organized by Sevenstar Yacht Transport. The theme for this draw was: ‘when the yacht is on transport, the crew can relax”. All prices nicely fitted this theme nicely, even the bottle of rum J: ❒ 2 intra Asia return flight tickets (by Albatross Travel and Silk Air) ❒ 1 massage (by Thanyapura) ❒ 3 Thanyapura massages (by Sevenstar Yacht Transport) ❒ 10 Thanyapura day passes (by Thanyapura) ❒ 1 night hotel stay at Bangla Suites (by AYC) ❒ 1 bottle of Mount Gay rum (by BB&B) With all excitement of the price winnings behind us and after quite a few drinks it’s time to dine! Thanks to the sponsorship of Choice Food the excellent lamb roast was free and soon long queues formed with all guests looking at the chef in high anticipation. Praise was given to those who deserved it: the food team had done an excellent job. With the food out of the way (well inside, actually) the party started to have new highs with loads of people dancing into the night. WATCH THE NEWS FOR THE NEXT PHUKET CREW PARTY!!

A unique opportunity to own a 1/3 share in a Galeon Yacht

Galeon 460 Flybridge .

Asia Marine is proud to announce the impending arrival of Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Galeon yacht from Europe in December 2016. The yacht is the stunning 46 Flybridge yacht with three cabins and a number of groundbreaking innovations.

he larger family member, the Galeon 500 Flybridge has received many accolades in the boating world from both buyers and distributors and was recently voted as 2016 European Power Boat of the Year. The Galeon 460Flybridge is a brand new yacht and a scaled down, better priced and newly improved model. The unique feature of the boat, along with many others, is the immense space that is created thanks to the innovative “hydraulic drop down bulwarks” that literally open up the yachts aft cockpit providing great entertainment space. Asia Marine is offering the first Galeon in Thailand in a three-part fractional ownership. The first two shares are already sold and the company is now inviting potential clients with this intriguing investment opportunity in Phuket. The boat will be fully managed by Asia Marine out of Phuket’s Yacht Haven Marina, and it will be available for its three owners to use and for charter clients. The boat is expected to do

very well in charter, in excess of 60 days a year, which will offset most of the operating costs and leave some profit for the three shareholders to enjoy the boat and cruise the Andaman. Asia Marine (Phuket) is very proud to be the authorized dealer of Galeon for Thailand, and is the partner Asia Marine Yacht Services (Hong Kong), distributor of Galeon for a number of other Southeast Asian countries.

Master Cabin bedroom

Master toilet

VIP Guest room

Guest room

Technical specification Length of the hull Length overall Beam of the hull Beam overall Draft max. (canoe body) Fuel tank capacity Water tank capacity Mass of Light Craft Condition Maximum load Min. engine (-s) power Max. engine (-s) power Crew limit Category

[m] [m] [m] [m] [m] [dm3] [dm3] [kg] [kW/HP] [kW/HP]

12,90 14,35 4,33 4,37 0,90 2 x 750 650 26600 [kg] 2x320/435 2x441/600 12 B

[ft] [ft] [ft] [ft] [ft] [US Gal] [US Gal] [lbs] 3950

42’4'’ 47’1'’ 14’2'’ 14’4'’ 2’12'’ 2 x 198 172 58643 [lbs] 8708

Saloon

Galley

Flybridge

The cost of each share, including shipping from Europe to Phuket, VAT& Thai registration is: 289,000 EURO. The Galeon brand utilizes Polish shipbuilding expertise and offers very competitive pricing. The brand is also proving to be very popular in Western Europe and in the USA. For more information about Galeon Yachts or in Asia Marineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1/3rd fractional ownership in the Galeon 460 Flybridge, please contact: Vincent Tabuteau CEO, Asia Marine (Thailand) Phuket Boat Lagoon vincent@asia-marine.net

Paul Stamp Senior Broker & Operations Manager Phuket Boat Lagoon/Yacht broker@asia-marine.net

The new 7.5 m offshore RIB “Galileo Rescue” which fills the role of Fast Rescue Boat and Tender Training vessel.

Anthony Gould with Captain David Wright, who starts as Galileo’s Training Manager in the New Year, on the Galileo stand at the Thailand Yacht Show. A front elevation plan view of Galileo’s new main academy building which is located in the centre of the Yacht Haven complex and is planned for completion by end of 2017.

ince our recent announcement that Yacht Haven Marina has become a major new investor in Galileo Maritime Academy, we have moved ahead with breathtaking speed to open our new student residence on the waterfront just 200 meters from our new office and training centre at Yacht Haven commercial complex and also established a new base for our marine fire-fighting school also at the marina located opposite to the yacht management and service companies in Soi 1. Early in the new year we will open our new School of Engineering located in the “white barn” building right on the waterfront where the marina service road meets the sea. This building has the slipway right in front and will be the location for our fixed davits and swing arm davits for launch and recovery of survival craft and rescue boats, fast rescue boats and davit launched life-rafts. We have just taken delivery of our new Fast Rescue Boat, a 7.5-metre RIB built by

Cholamark to military grade standard and powered by a 250 HP Suzuki outboard engine. The December course students were the first to practice seamanship and safety skills on this boat. This FRB is designed for offshore rescue missions and will give students a very real taste of life at sea in emergency conditions. Another new course development is the introduction of a Personal Watercraft Safe Operation and Competence course that involves students in launching and operating safely various kinds of personal watercraft including two types of jet ski, small RIBs, kayaks and a Williams turbo tender. Students learn to launch, operate, recover and to train others to use these water craft safely and responsibly, and then to maintain and care for the craft. Galileo has purchased its’ own inventory of these watercraft which are stored in the School of Engineering so that trainee engineers can gain practical experience in working on them. Also early in 2017 we plan to open several

By Anthony Gould, Director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Galileo Maritime Academy

Big things are happening at

Galileo

Galileo office & training centre, located in Yacht Haven Marina's commercial complex.

new MCA courses including: Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats ( PSC & RB ); Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats ( PFRB ); Advanced Fire Fighting ( AFF ); Proficiency in Medical Care at Sea ( PMC ) and MCA Approved Engine Course ( AEC ). To help us develop these new courses and in particular our planned expansion into professional training for commercial seafarers and crew of offshore oil & gas facilities we will be joined by Captain David Wright as our Training Manager. David will start with Galileo in the new year and bring to us his 17 years of experience as a Master Mariner and captain of commercial vessels. David is a senior Canadian and USA certified maritime instructor and author of books and courses on ship stability. Most exciting for me is the realization of a dream to build our own purpose designed maritime academy headquarters building. Here the Phataraprasit family, the owners of Yacht Haven Marina and other marine projects in

Thailand, have shared my vision of a university style campus of maritime training facilities based in and around Yacht Haven Marina, and we will together build a superb facility, probably unique in the world of maritime education, that will provide fully residential accommodation and training facilities for 24 students at a time, with deep training pool, lecture theatres and recreation rooms. The new Academy building has been designed by a leading French architect, Florent Nedelec, and fits quite harmoniously into the wonderful site we have acquired opposite the main commercial offices at Yacht Haven overlooking the sea and marina. Here is a view of the front elevation. The building is expected to be completed by the end of 2017 and comprises a built-up area of more than 1,000sqm. (www.galileomaritimeacademy.com)

The new Academy building has been designed by a leading French architect, Florent Nedelec.

BAVARIA C57:

Something big is coming

ith the BAVARIA C57, BAVARIA YACHTS presents a new, revolutionary sailing yacht. The innovative design; the clever layout; firstclass equipment and quality; incredible performance - these are new standards for the industry... Something big is coming. With 149m2 sail area to the wind, the BAVARIA C57 promises pure sailing fun with combined ease of sail handling. The two rudder blades mean the BAVARIA C57 lets you easily keep on course with just the tips of your fingers. The powerful 232m2 gennaker can be used downwind to unleash the full performance of the BAVARIA C57. The deck’s layout is a revolutionary design. From either helm stations, you’ll have the perfect view over the BAVARIA C57. The sail can be trimmed directly by the helmsman above the winches in front of the two helmstations. As such, the handling of the BAVARIA C57 is not only extremely easy but also ideal for use by small crews. Finding a place on deck to relax is not a problem at all. There are three large chill areas. At the foreship, feel the fresh wind blow through your hair as you sail along basking in the sun. You’ll discover the best views out onto the water can be found on the boat’s spacious sunbathing area. Shelter from the wind can be found in the

cockpit. By lowering the cockpit table, the two large benches in the central cockpit can be transformed into a further sunbathing or sleeping area here in the tropics. At the large cockpit table, dinners become a magnificent affair. The delicious food can be prepared either from the pantry or at the fabulous wet bar with BBQ on the cockpit’s back bench. The bathing platform, the largest of its kind, can be folded down into the water below, opening up a paradise for bathing. Just behind that in the dinghy garage, there’s enough room for bathing toys, diving and snorkelling equipment, plus a dinghy the size of a Williams Tender. After bathing, rinse the salt water out of your hair with the shower right on the bathing platform. Just as wide are the individual possibilities below deck stemming from the layout of the BAVARIA C57. The BAVARIA C57 is available in a classic 3-cabin version with an owner cabin at the foreship and two guest cabins aft. If you want the BAVARIA C57 with four cabins, BAVARIA YACHTS offers two possibilities: On the starboard, between the saloon and guest cabins, there is enough room for a further cabin with bunk beds. This cabin also has the option of being another bathroom or a utility room with space for washing machine and dryer. The second possibility is to choose two

Technical data

large cabins at the foreship. A 5-cabin version is just one of endless possibilities. A further crew cabin at the bow is available on request. The owner cabin at the foreship is truly the stuff of dreams. A queen-size bed, a private bathroom, a separate shower and lots of cupboard space are standard, while special sound insulation ensures peaceful sleep. The two spacious guest cabins can be found aft, where the wide double beds can easily be changed into single beds by hand. With 88m2 of living space, the BAVARIA C57 offers the largest living space in a yacht of this size. Entering the saloon from the wide opening, you’ll really get a sense of the size of the BAVARIA C57. On the starboard side, you’ll find a separate lounge area. For a fine dinner with friends and guests, there is the large saloon table portside. The pantry is located at the front of the main bulkhead at port side and starboard. A sink and a range complete with oven can be found on the port side, while the fridge-freezer and large work surfaces can be found on the starboard. At BAVARIA YACHTS, the production of the first BAVARIA C57 has already begun. In January, she’ll make her premiere at boot Düsseldorf and the representatives from Elite Yachting and Gulf Charters Thailand will be in attendance to bring you back a first-hand view.

Overall length: 16.73m Hull length: 16.16m Length at waterline: 15.50m Beam overall: 5.25m Draft standard cast iron keel (approx.): 2.52m Draft option cast iron keel as shallow keel (approx.): 1.99m Displacement: 17.13kg Ballast shallow keel: 5.39kg Ballast deep keel: 5.785kg Engine: Yanmar 4JH80, 80 HP 59 kW, sail drive Fuel tank (approx.): 500l Water tank (approx.): 650l Sail area: 136.5m 2 Selftacking jib: 56.5m2 Main sail: 80m2 Genoa: 69m2 Gennaker: 232m 2 Code 0: 123m 2 CE category: A

Contact Info: ELITE YACHTING Co., Ltd. Boat Lagoon Marina, Phuket/Thailand M: +66 819 786 086 broker@phuket-yachts.com www.phuket-yachts.com GULF CHARTERS THAILAND Co. Ltd. Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Chonburi/Thailand M: +66 879 400 816 broker@gulfchartersthailand.com www.yachtbrokerthailand.com

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Hull.

There were 28 boats on display and 33 boat brands represented; 80% of which were over 50 foot in length

he 5th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show saw four days of brisk trade for the record line-up of exhibitors which included a wide array of products and services from small day boats, luxury yachts and superyachts, to water sports equipment, sports gear, marine products and accessories, lifestyle products and luxurious property from around Thailand. With the aim to deliver an ROI for exhibitors, organizers of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show prioritized on quality over quantity. Quality was clear in-the-water with the number of boats and size of the display surpassing that of previous years. Highlights included the 41-metre superyacht Ocean Emerald as well as an impressive range of sail and power boats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both international brands and locally built boats of exceptional quality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as three yachts over 80 foot. Axopar.

Watchara Marine.

Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show

Quality defines 2016 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show Photography by Scott Murray

Ocean Emerald.

Trophies on display.

About Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show was launched in 2012 to much acclaim from the industry and visitors. Attracting a wide range of marine and leisure exhibitors, the 2016 show will take place 24th to 27th November at Ocean Marina Yacht Club and will showcase Jomtien and the Greater Pattaya region to the world, underscoring the Gulf of Thailand as a strategic yachting hub in South East Asia.

www.oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com.

About Ocean Marina (a prestigious project by Ocean Property) Situated on Jomtien Beach in Greater Pattaya, Ocean Marina is Thailand’s premier marina resort complex and the largest in South East Asia, a short drive from Bangkok and just one hour from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The world-class marina is complemented by a yacht club, accommodation, fine dining and recreational facilities as well as two luxury residences – San Marino and Ocean Portofino. Ocean Marina is home to the annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show and Top of the Gulf Regatta – Asia’s largest multi-class regatta – and has been the official venue for leading international events, including CataWorld Cup, 24th SEA Games, as well as largescale concerts by Grammy, Cool FM and more.

www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com. Simpson Marine team. Bakri Cono.

King’s memorial.

Peter Cummins.

Gulf Charters.

Over four days, there were 3,828 visitors, with visitors came from more than 20 countries.

SkyCruise.

Liqui Moly.

Sunbrella.

In total, there were 28 boats on display and 33 boat brands represented. 80% of all boats were over 50 feet in length and the in-water display space was increased by 25% to accommodate this year’s record boat line-up. With 3,828 visitors over the four days, it was a case of quality versus quantity. Visitors came from more than 20 countries with a strong showing from Thailand and Asia, while exhibitors confirmed qualified leads and a good turnout of buyers with purchasing power. “Exhibitions such as the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show provide a marketing platform and opportunity for businesses to build brand loyalty and raise awareness of their products amongst a target demographic. It’s very encouraging to hear positive feedback from exhibitors and also confirmed boat sales at the show. This means our exhibitors are getting a return on their investment and the show has become a key business and leisure event for the marine and lifestyle industries,” said Dr. Tirachai Pipitsupaphol, Managing Director, Ocean Property. While boat dealers look to generate new leads from a show which may develop into a sale post-event, at this year’s show two boat sales were confirmed. In other cases, exhibitors look to raise brand awareness, expand their business connections and sales network, or source dealers within Thailand and overseas, and numerous exhibitors confirmed new business partnerships with new dealers and distributors being found. “A quality visitor turnout delivered strong sales prospects and transactions at the event for the exhibitors. With a record line-up of boats and leading brands and products displaying onshore, the 2016 show will go down as a success all round,” added Dr. Tirachai. In addition to providing a business platform, Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show has become a key marketing tool for the region’s marine tourism industry at large. With international visiting yachts now able to receive a six month permit to stay upon arrival, Pattaya and surrounds is set to boom and with that the onshore and offshore marine facilities and businesses. Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show is at the heart of recent changes and together with the marine industry organizers will continue to drive awareness of the area and drive marine tourism growth. The 6th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will take place in November, 2017 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya, Thailand. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ oceanmarinapattayaboatshow

Class One – EFG Mandrake.

he final round of inshore races at Kuah Harbour for the 2016 Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (RMSIR) started off well with wind speeds of 10 to 12 knots but the favourable winds eventually dipped to 7 knots and then died down, forcing a change in course for Class One and Class Three’s second races. Class One defending champion Windsikher (Sarab Jeet Singh) faced stiff competition throughout the regatta but managed to pull into the lead to successfully retain the division title and the prestigious Raja Muda Cup. Coming in second was EFG Mandrake (Fred Kinmonth and Nick Burns) with Black Baza (Steve Manning) taking third place. Uranus (Royal Malaysian Navy), Zanzibar (Jonathan Mahoney) and Team Hollywood (Ray Roberts) finished fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. Zuhal (Malaysian Armed Forces, skippered by Masyuri Rahmat) caused an upset in Class Two when it became the first Malaysian team to win the division title and the Jugra Cup. Defending champion, Antipodes (Geoff Hill), had to settle for second place. In third place was Starlight (Andrew Cocks) while Outlaw (Adrian Bell) was fourth. Class Three defending champion, Fujin (skippered by David Fuller), managed to stay the course throughout the regatta to take home the title and the Dato’ Abdul Aziz Ismail Challenge Trophy once again. The other Class Three boats had to jostle for the middle positions – Popeye (Craig Douglas) eventually

finished second, followed by Insanity (skippered by John Kara) in third and “Nijinsky” (Jeff Harris) in fourth. Pasaya (Schle WoodThanen) maintained its fifth position throughout the race. The absence of Class Five defending champion Sophia (Philip Auger) in this year’s RMSIR saw Lady Bubbly (Chris Mitchell) moving in to take the title and the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club Cup leaving VG Offshore (Rama) in second place and Delite (Arne Hayn) in third. Finishing fourth was Zoo Too (Kevin Steppe), with “WYSIWYG II”(Jerry Lau) in firth and Millennium 2 (Ken Yap) in sixth. Old Pulteney Blue Angel (Jeremy Camps) pulled back from a rough start overall to take home the Class Six title and Eveline trophy, relegating defending champion Sade 2 (Keith Miller) to second place and “Aeolus XC” (Simon Read) to third. Eveline (skippered by Trevor Richards) placed fourth, followed by Kay Sira (Barry Wickett) in fifth. The winners were presented with their prizes at the 2016 RMSIR awards ceremony held at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) this evening. The detailed results are available online at the RMSIR website (www.rmsir.com) along with the leader board. The 27th RMSIR saw the fleet leaving Port Klang for Pangkor on 19 November and eventually sailing to Penang and Langkawi. The RMSIR is organised annually by the RSYC in association with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) and the Malaysia Sailing Association; assisted by the Royal Malaysia

Photography by Guy Nowell

2016 RMSI R : Nail-biting race to the finish

Class Two – Antipodes.

Police (RMP) and Royal Malaysian Navy RMN). The Marine Police (RMP) have been instrumental in escorting the boats out to the starting points and back to the finish line in the whole regatta. Known for its unpredictable winds, weather and tide, the RMSIR provides excitement for even the most experienced of sailors, along with an interesting challenge. Add to that a little bit of sightseeing and fun social events at every stop and you have a regatta with everything. This world-class event requires participating boats to push onwards from the start point of Port Klang to the islands of Pangkor, Penang and Langkawi in an attempt to win the prestigious Raja Muda Cup, among other prizes. The fleet will take the familiar course along Malaysia’s west coast, and make its way to the various checkpoints via the Straits of Malacca with inshore racing, awards and dinner parties as part of the agenda. The RMSIR was established in 1990 by the RSYC’s Royal Patron, the Sultan of Selangor HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (who was then Raja Muda Selangor) together with Dato’ Johan Ariff and Jonathon Muhiudeen. Yachts competing in the regatta range from top class IRC1 racers to beautiful classic cruisers with long overhangs dating back over 100 years. Skippers and crew will have to cope

Class Two – Zuhal.

with the unpredictable weather, changing tactics and heavy shipping traffic in the Straits of Malacca, all of which make the regatta a matchless experience. The month of November typically marks the height of the northeast monsoon on Peninsular Malaysia where sailors can expect anything from glassy waters and light breeze to a Class Five – VG Offshore. sea heaving with two metres of swell or higher and 30 knot squalls blowing off the coast. In other words, these northeast monsoon months bring conditions that are challenging enough even for seasoned sailors. For more information on the 2016 RMSIR, log on to www.rmsir.com or www.facebook.com/rmsir.

About the Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) The Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) is the oldest and most active members’ yacht club in Malaysia. Established in July 1969, it was first registered as the “Port Swettenham Yacht Club”, before changing its name to the “Selangor Yacht Club” in 1972. It was officially given its new name on its 20th anniversary, where it was officially opened and named the “Royal Selangor Yacht Club” in March 1989 by the Patron, His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor. Today, the RSYC has more than 1,200 members and caters for sailors, fishermen and powerboat owners.

New GM Tayfun Koksal transforms RLYC into

â&#x20AC;&#x153;coolâ&#x20AC;? brand for the yachting fraternity

The following are ere excerpts of an interview recently conducted with Tayfun Koksal, the new General Manager of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. Since the beautiful renovation has been successfully completed at RLYC how do you differentiate the disciplines of running three distinctive departments, the yacht Club and marina, hospitality and hotel and last but not least, the new retail outlets? The disciplines are not really that much apart from each other as they all aim to give our patrons maximum satisfaction and make them happy. The yacht club marina is well established and with the addition of the Langkawi Yacht Club Hotel and Fishermans Wharf Langkawi we have elevated our operations to a new level. Often the different disciplines overlap as a yacht owner may stay in our hotel for a few days and enjoy the new facilities on Fisherman's Wharf. Is managing the yacht club easier because it has been operating for several years, or more

challenging because of the massive expansion? The old yacht club was a much smaller operation, there are much larger challenges now but if you love your job no challenge is big enough and I have a good team with me, which is never a disadvantage in attempting to take the yacht club to the next level. Does the annual Royal Langkawi International Regatta play a big role in your process? Though the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR), now in its 15th year, only takes place for five days each January it requires a lot of planning and eight months preparation. It has grown into being a premier regatta in the region and certainly plays a big role in promoting sailing, Langkawi and RLYC as a premier nautical holiday destinations. It has wide media coverage worldwide and as such is an important event for RLYC. What do you look for in good staff? Is staffing a challenge in Langkawi? Good staff must be honest, selfmotivated, and take responsibility for their work as an operation like this requires an effective team effort for many tasks. Indeed, getting good qualified staff in Langkawi is an issue as the local population is less than 100,000 and with more than 4 million tourist arrivals almost everybody on the island is somehow involved in the hospitality industry. Our employee’s motto is “We are gentle people serving gentle people”. The people who work for the RLYC are our most

valued resource, as such if we treat our people with trust, honesty, respect, integrity and commitment, we will nurture the right values in each of them, which in return will also make them care equally about the RLYC guests. Do you feel it’s important for the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club to expand beyond a marina with boats? It is very important, that is exactly why we have had our massive re-development. Besides our award-winning marina offering 250 berths for yachts (six for superyachts up to 80m), we now have a Yacht Club Hotel as well as Fisherman's Wharf, which will be a new tourist destination on the island featuring a variety of shops and new dining options and also be home to the offices of many of the Langkawi charter companies. This way the RLYC will not only appeal to a relative small number of sailors and yacht owners but to all tourists visiting the island. Is the expansion in step with what's happening in Langkawi now? Yes, indeed it is in line with the plan to further promote Langkawi for nautical tourism and in particular the area where RLYC is located. Right next to us there are several luxury hotels with more in the planning to promote and turn this area into a new small “Monaco” of the East to bring in more high-spending tourists onto the island. Are you making Langkawi your home? I consider Langkawi my home away from home as it is certainly a beautiful place to live.

ROYAL LANGKAWI YACHT CLUB JALAN DATO’ SYED OMAR 07000 KUAH, LANGKAWI KEDAH DARUL AMAN

Contact details: Tayfun Koksal – General Manager tayfun@langkawiyachtclub.com Tel: +604 966 4078 Fax: +604 966 5078

Second Edition of

Thailand Yacht Show Draws Raves

n mid-December, some of the world’s most prestigious yachting and boating brands were docked at Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket for the second edition of the Thailand Yacht Show (“TYS”). Thousands of on-water lifestyle enthusiasts and potential boat buyers viewed the biggest display of boats, yachts, and superyachts in Thailand. The Thailand Yacht Show is well on its way to becoming an event of truly international standing. Exhibitors include local and international dealers and brokers: Asia Marine, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Burgess Yachts, Hong Seh Marine, Lee Marine, Multihull Solutions, Northrop & Johnson, Simpson Marine and Titan Broker. Visitors will also be able to admire - and even try out - boats from some of the world’s biggest and best known builders, such as Azimut, Beneteau, Feadship, Ferretti, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau, Monte Carlo Yachts, Pershing, Princess and Sunreef. TYS is about more than just admiring from afar – visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy

Thailand Yachting Forum proves insightful & informative Prior to the Thailand Yacht Show held at Ao Po Grand Marina, the Thailand Yachting Forum was held at the White House, Phuket Boat Lagoon. This was an opportunity for the industry to hear updates from representatives of various Thai government departments about the realignment of regulations, with a particular emphasis on the licensing of superyacht charter and crew immigration issues. It was also the occasion to catch a summary of the present state of boating in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, and the status of marina infrastructure in Kingdom. Nithee Seeprae, Executive Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s Product Promotions Department, opened proceedings with a welcome and an assurance that government stakeholders in the drive to further strengthen the position of Thailand as ‘the yachting hub of ASEAN’ are all pointing in the same direction. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT Representative and Chairperson of the Minister’s Tourism Working Group, advised that “yacht tourism is a very important constituent of the 32.5m visitors that will have arrived in Thailand during 2016, contributing an estimated USD167m into the national economy over the course of the year.” Jiraporn Jantasiri, Deputy Director-General of the Marine Department of Thailand’s Ministry of Transport, presented some trenchant facts and figures concerning ongoing government initiatives: the rationalization and streamlining of regulations covering the operation of foreign-flagged vessels chartering in Thai waters; the promotion and development of marinas and marina activity; and the classification of vessels into ‘Private’ and ‘Commercial/Chartering’ categories. For the leisure marine industry in Thailand this was very important information. It gave the delegates at the Forum a proper window on the current state of governmental regulations, with Khun Jiraporn indicating where feasibility studies are still “in progress”. It was also a clear statement of intent from the relevant government departments - principally Marine, Immigration, and Revenue.

interactive experiences, such as hopping on board for a quick cruise out to sea, or trying out the latest in water toys at the open water demonstration platform. The glamorous social programme included the Rock D’ Deck TYS Welcome Party to mark the Show’s opening, private superyacht parties, supercar parades, fashion shows and our own artists in residence, Tim Bengel and Isara. The Thailand Yacht Show was brought to you by the organisers of the Singapore Yacht Show, in partnership with the Thai government. These two complementary shows are timed to book-end industry activity in the region. Singapore is Asia’s main business hub, attracting wealthy entrepreneurs from all over the region, while Thailand is by far the biggest and best yachting destination. With its warm hospitality and a profusion of extraordinarily beautiful cruising grounds, an increasing number of boaters and yacht owners are visiting Thailand. The inaugural Thailand Yacht Show in February was a resounding success with over 70 brands, 4,700 participants and just over 40 yachts and boats. The line-up for the December edition is bigger and better with even more superyachts and boats on display.

Sensational Superyachts & Asia Debuts A stellar fleet of 18 superyachts was part of this year’s Show, of which a highlight was the colossal 90m Lauren L, the largest yacht to ever go on display at a yacht show in Asia. Built by CassensWerft and presented by Titan Broker, Lauren L is also one of the largest yachts available for charter in the world; she can accommodate 40 guests in 20 staterooms, and has a guest area of 1,800 sqm. The 51m M/Y Northern Sun returned to the Thailand Yacht Show’s second edition. Represented by Burgess Yachts and based in Thailand throughout the year, she can accommodate 12 charter guests in 6 exceptionally luxurious cabins. Lee Marine boasted the biggest line-up on display, with 15 boats on water, half of which were superyachts. The jewel in Lee Marine’s fleet is M/Y Paraffin, a 60m Feadship with heated floors in the master cabin, a large gymnasium with steam shower, a sun deck hot tub and a temperature-controlled wine cabinet. The Show will also saw the return of the Norman Foster-designed 41m Ocean Emerald, a modern masterpiece that offers a whole host of luxurious on-board facilities, including Michelinstarred dining. Another star boat will undoubtedly be the Galeon 460, making its Asia debut at TYS.

Presentations from the Thailand Marine Business Association (TMBA) started with Vincent Tabuteau’s summary of ‘Yachting in the Andaman Sea’, and the startling observation that “We are often surprised at how little knowledge charter brokers have about this region.” Tabuteau went on to point out that the Andaman area is highly accessible, that the infrastructure is well established, and that Phuket and the east coast of Thailand offer cruising opportunities ranging from day trips and 30ft bareboat holidays right up to adventurous threeweek superyacht expeditions to the Mergui Archipelago or the Andaman Islands. “Thailand and the Andaman desperately need more promotion overseas. Right now, we are training our clients to come here, and to come back again.” Ron Patston, CEO of Gulf Charters, based at Koh Chang and Koh Samui in alternate seasons, concurred. “The Gulf of Thailand is almost entirely unknown to overseas charterers. There are only 10 bareboat charter boats operating in the Koh Chang area. A week is hardly enough for a cruise. The water is clear as gin, there are almost no navigational hazards, and onshore facilities range from 6-star resorts to small beach bungalows.” Superyachts have not discovered the idylls of the Gulf of Thailand at all. “The Gulf deserves just as much promotion as the Andaman Sea – maybe more.” Nevertheless, Patston estimates that boating activities contribute over THB165m to the local economy on an annual basis. The MD of Port Takola (“opening soon”) near Krabi, Matthew Na Nagara, assigns five main functions to marinas: somewhere to keep a boat safely; a point of convenient access to it; the provision of services and repair facilities; ramps and/or slipways for ‘non-resident’ boats; and fuellng facilities. He also points out that marinas are important nodes for the stimulation of ancillary services and industries. Thailand has over 1,000 nm of coastline, and approximately 2,500 marina berths – hardly an overpopulation scenario. Trenton Gay, CEO of Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard on Australia’s Gold Coast, Queensland, provided a wonderfully supportive final word on behalf of the Australian yachting industry: “In Australia we are right behind what you’re doing in Thailand, because we know that once the big boats start coming here, they will also carry on down to Australia and New Zealand. ‘Down Under’ we, too, have uncounted miles of beautiful cruising grounds - and we also have phenomenal first class refit and repair facilities. At our marina alone, we host 65 workshops and factories on our 17 ha site, all servicing the leisure marine industry.” He had a very important message for the TMBA: “Getting government involved in the development of boating is crucial. Getting government to move as quickly as the industry would like might not be quite so easy, but we have to understand that it’s impossible for any government to make significant changes overnight. But keep at it: you are going the right way.” For a one-afternoon forum, this event presented more information and stimulated more discussion than many multiday conferences.

Presented by Asia Marine, this 14.5m family boat is renowned for its amazing versatility. There are multiple sections that fold out and expand for many functions, effectively distilling the features of a superyacht into a much smaller boat.

Catamarans extremely popular Multihulls have long been popular in Southeast Asia, and likewise have been particularly well received at the Thailand Yacht Show. Not only do they offer fantastic interior and exterior space, they also provide great stability while under way and at anchor. Visitors to the Show were treated to offerings by prestigious brands as Sunreef (presented by Lee Marine), Fountaine Pajot (presented by Multihull Solutions), Lagoon (presented by Simpson Marine) and Leopard Catamarans. The hugely popular catamaran HYPE hosted a series of morning cruises around the beautiful islands of Phang Nga Bay for those looking to venture out to enjoy some swimming and snorkelling before the Show opened.

Yacht Toys & Live Demonstrations The Thailand Yacht Show offers something for everyone and every budget. It doesn’t just focus on superyachts and charter holidays – water sports, sail boats, speedboats, tenders and all aspects of the leisure marine lifestyle were on display. The “Try-it-and-See” Demonstration Platform was available for visitors to try out some of the more exhilarating on-water activities such as Fly-boarding, dragon boat racing, sailboat racing and Stand Up Paddle-boarding – all courtesy of Show partner, Java Yachting.

About the Thailand Yacht Show Created by the organizers of the Singapore Yacht Show, the second edition of the Thailand Yacht Show in partnership with the Thai Government combines the best aspects of yacht charter, boating activity and luxury lifestyle. It is designed to attract industry and consumers alike, and to become the focal point of the luxury charter yacht business in Asia Pacific.

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impressive array of superyachts. Ferretti Group will introduce two new yachts to the market, showcasing the brand new Ferretti 450 and Pershing 5X, while the Ferretti 700 will make her Asian debut as well.

Catamarans are King Multihulls have long been popular in South East Asia, and have been particularly well received at SYS. Not only do they offer expansive interior and exterior spaces, they also provide great stability while underway and at anchor. SYS 2017 will welcome a new exhibitor, HH Catamarans who builds state-of-the-art, carbon fibre, high-performance catamarans for a discerning clientele seeking an exceptional experience. Sunreef Yachts will be returning to the Show with an expanded line-up including the newly redesigned Sunreef 62, which will be making her Asian debut. Leopard Catamarans will be making two regional debuts with the Leopard 40 and 43.

Lifestyle Destination SYS 2017 will have lots in store for those looking to while away the hours around the yacht-filled marina. Exciting partnerships are in the pipeline to introduce a whole host of new food outlets and a beer garden which will provide a lively party atmosphere. VIPs can head to a chic, redesigned VIP Lounge in the West Pavilion, or hop onboard one of the yachts in the marina. Guests will be able to enjoy the Show into the evening hours now open from 3 – 9pm daily. Energetic supercar parades, glamorous fashion shows and the on-water Demonstration Platform will provide lots of entertainment for those on the docks.

About Singapore Yacht Show The Singapore Yacht Show is the leading yacht and luxury show in South East Asia and provides an opportunity to discover some of the world's finest superyacht and international boat brands in an elite and highly social setting. Held at the award-winning ONE?15 Marina Club, this exclusive event epitomizes luxury lifestyle and brings together world-class yachts, glamorous parties, high-end entertaining, and an enviable range of prestige products and brands – supercars, fine dining, beautiful timepieces, hand-crafted jewellery and some of the region’s most luxurious waterside properties. The Singapore Yacht Show offers a first-class platform for regional guests to meet yachting professionals, boat owners, and supercar aficionados. http://www.singaporeyachtshow.com/

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A few shares remaining in Australia’s Catamaran Syndicate Multihull Solutions has announced there are only limited shares still available in in what some are calling Australia’s greatest value catamaran syndicate, the Fountaine Pajot Hélia 44 Evolution. To be based in the Whitsundays, it will operate out of Hamilton Island from mid-2017, onwards. This syndicate opportunity makes new catamaran ownership more affordable than ever with 1/12th shares starting from just AUD$99,400, which entitles syndicate members to four, six or eight weeks of stress-free Whitsunday cruising each year. Comprehensively equipped for comfort onboard, the Helia 44 Evolution by Fountaine Pajot is a three-cabin, three-bathroom Owner’s version and features a full factory new-boat warranty. Its comprehensive itinerary includes generator, airconditioning, gennaker and bowsprit, washing machine, solar panels, large fridge and freezer capacity, folding props, inverter, ungraded engines, full electronics array, TV, safety equipment, 3.4 metre RIB, fishing gear, premium quality linen and kitchen appliances, and more. The luxurious catamaran is professionally managed and maintained, with detailing, maintenance and technical support provided by a team of on-site specialists to take the hassle out of enjoying your own boat. The syndicate enables shareholders to simply fly in to Hamilton Island, step aboard and set sail around the spectacular Whitsunday islands. The replacement cost of this Hélia 44 Evolution is approximately AUD$1.2 million, with a share in the syndicate costing from just AUD$99,400 ensuring minimal depreciation when the boat is sold at the end of the syndicate term. Shares can be secured with just a 20% deposit, but Multihull Solutions encourages interested parties to act quickly to avoid missing out on the last remaining shares. Further information about purchasing a share in the new Hélia 44 Evolution syndicate can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on 1300 855 338 (within Australia), +61 7 5452 5164 (from New Zealand), +66 8189 41530 (within Asia), emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au.

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