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Vol. 12 No. 5

September - October 2017

Azimut Atlantis 43

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

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The new Hanse 548 features a luxurious loft style of the crème de la crème. At a length of more than 16 m and a breadth of 5 m, it offers a new level of spaciousness. It is the perfect yacht for a relaxing voyage to the world’s most breathtaking bays. Our team of designers were inspired by the element Earth during the deve-lopment of the Hanse 548.

The clear, modern hull shape and interior build a sublime contrast to the natural materials and warm hues. Choose from ten different layouts below deck. Regardless of which you opt for, excellent sailing performance and handling are a given.

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SEAY News

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Multihull Solutions Regatta hits new heights

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Azimut’s Sleek Atlantis 43

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A Norwegian Odyssey

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Why train to the MCA standard?

We preview the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show; summarize the Korea Boat Show; get an update from Port Takola; as well as the latest news from Hull, the marine engines and control systems specialist.

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Australian-based yacht brokerage Multihull Solutions partnered with the Phuket Yacht Club for the fourth straight year to organize Asia’s largest multihull-only sailing regatta; twenty-one boats participated in the event.

Bold and sporty on the outside, cool and rened on the inside. The latest offering in the Atlantis Collection is sheer unadulterated Italian design and content.

Steve D’Antonio takes a fascinating trip along the Norwegian coastline aboard Nikita, hull number 12 of Fleming’s 75 series.

Anthony Gould tells us why the Galileo Maritime Academy has invested heavily to become the MCA seafarer training agship in the Asia Pacic region.

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Five Reasons Hong Kong should be on your cruising itinerary

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The Stunning New Hanse 548

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NUMARINE’s XP32 is launched

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EPOWER - Simpson Marine’s Yacht Financing solution

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Pinnacle Marine Thailand presents Elan Yachts

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For those wishing to explore Far East waters, Hong Kong’s central location provides the ideal cruising hub from which to radiate in every direction.

A sleek and elegant exterior prole, featuring the new Hanse family look interior and the Judel/Vrolijk designed hull and high-aspect rig offering stunning performance.

Asia Marine’s broker Paul Stamp lls us in on this tri-deck displacement vessel, with a steel hull and a GRP superstructure offering a maximum speed of 14 knots.

Simpson Marine’s EPOWER was created to help clients buy a yacht in a quick, easy, and nancially-sound manner.

Elan Yachts builds some of the most competitive sailing yachts, beneting from “Humphreys Yacht Design” Volvo Ocean Race 70 yacht designs.

Lots of wind spurs sailors on in CPHPR

Excellent reporting from Duncan Worthington summarizes the brilliant job that MBS did running this mid-summer regatta, which featured 41 yachts competing across seven classes kicking off the AYGP schedule.

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Port Takola to enhance Krabi as a new yachting center after completing its hardstand and fuel supply

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Krabi located on a southwest coast of Thailand, approximately 30 nautical miles east of Phuket. The province has rapidly grown to become one of the top tourist destinations in Thailand and the world. This is due to its beautiful natural attractions such as its coastline, picturesque limestone karst terrains, abundant national forest, and over 130 islands to explore.

Apart from hosting many world-renowned sailing destinations such as Phi Phi, Lanta, the Hong Islands, and Railey, Krabi also lies on an international passage between Langkawi and Phuket. This makes it a popular stop for international cruisers for provisioning, leisure, and for transportation.

Krabi International Airport has increasing domestic and international direct flights, which makes it convenient for foreign boat owners to travel while leaving their boat there. Currently, there are international direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, China and Doha.

As Phuket is facing an issue caused by a lack of infrastructure to support an influx of development toward tourism, Krabi has become an alternative as a more family friendly and more natural-orientated destination. Krabi Nakarin International Hospital opened in 2014, making the province more suitable for expatriates to stay on a longer-term basis as well.

Port Takola has completed its hardstand construction covering about 9,000sqm This will accommodate up to 50 dry berths. A 38-ton Roodberg hydraulic trailer is equipped and it can lift boats up to 20 meters. This slipway is designed to have a 12- meter span to accommodate the lifting of large catamarans. The construction of a fuel dock is also completed. It will supply diesel and Gasohol 95 fuel.

Matthew na Nagara, the general manager of Port Takola says, “We are excited that the marina phase one will be in full operation soon. Our marina is in a central location that makes a convenient base for boat owners to lift their boat for servicing. More and more services & maintenances will become available after our boatyard is in operation. There are quite a few good skilled repairers here already but their number will increase, as more and more boat owners will realize an advantage of keeping their boats in Krabi.�

Port Takola is offering a 25% early bird discount on boat lifting charges for the first ten reservations. For more information, you can contact Matthew at matthew@porttakola.com or call +66 89 446 1991.

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The NEW SeaStar Outboard Steering Cylinder SeaStar Solutions, the leader in hydraulic and mechanical marine steering, has introduced a new outboard hydraulic cylinder featuring upgrades to the barrel, sealing system and fittings.

These upgrades are designed to keep pace with the introduction of heavier higher horsepower engines found on today’s new boats.

FEATURES • Independent engine tilt for twin/triple engine installations • Easy steering • Suitable for use with all SeaStar Helms & SeaStar Power Assist • Varying lock to lock turn ratio, dependant on helm selection • State of the art proprietary sealing system offers excellent resistance to repeated compression set and is designed to better withstand the harsh environment • Stainless steel adjustable O-Ring (ORB) fitting for easier installation

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SeaStar Power Assist Today’s high horsepower engines are much heavier and are producing more propeller torque than ever before. Naturally this additional weight and torque has an effect on the boat’s steering when these loads are transferred to the wheel. Unacceptable levels of steering load can increase driver fatigue and discomfort. The SeaStar Power Assist virtually eliminates all steering loads and provides modern boaters the same level of steering comfort and control found in cars. Even in the most extreme applications, the boat will be more comfortable to steer. The SeaStar Power Assist allows the boat to be driven safely and easily by the whole family.

New SeaStar Steering Helms SeaStar Solutions has updated our very popular SeaStar and BayStar hydraulic steering helm pumps. The new helms will be a direct replacement for the existing products with additional product features.

The addition of adjustable stainless steel o-ring seal fittings will simplify the installation process and will allow for simple reorientation of the fittings after installation.

Stainless Steel Bulkhead Hose Kits Options SeaStar Stainless Steel Bulkhead Hoses assures a neat and clean steering installation. These hose assemblies have integral 316 stainless steel bulkhead plate(s) and 316 stainless steel fittings which allow for tidy hose routing while preventing hose kinking or chafing.

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Korea International Boat Show

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KOREA At the official opening of the 10th edition of the Korea International Boat Show at the KINTEX exhibition centre in Seoul on the 25th of May the organizers, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government and the Korea National Exhibition Centre KINTEX highlighted the growth of the show and the leisure boating market over the last ten years. According to official statistics the number of leisure boats has grown from 5,000 to 25,000 and the number of operational marinas from one to twenty since 2007.

Industry consultant Mike Derrett, who was involved as an advisor in the original launch of the event as a Marine festival in 2008, said in his congratulation address at the opening ceremony that; “There are strong signs at that Korea is developing well as a middle-class boating market, perhaps the only one in Asia, with interest primarily in boats from 20’ to 35’”.

Going on in more detail, Derrett said: “In my opinion, the three key ingredients for market growth over the last ten years have been, • A strong economy with GDP per head well over US$ 30,000 per head.

• A long coastline of 3,500 kilometres, much of which is suit able for leisure boating and fishing, a strong national pas time.

• Strong central and provincial government support in developing a vibrant boat show, a key factor for growth.”

The attendance at the 10th Edition of the Korea International Boat Show, which ran from the 25th to the 28th of May was 45,231, an increase of 11% increase on the 2017 figures and an indicator that public interest in leisure boating is growing despite the ongoing tension between the USA and North Korea.

Exhibitors were generally happy with 10th edition of the show.

Kenny Kang the CEO of one of the leading companies in the marine business in Korea, CKIPM Marine Group, who import boats and also develops marinas said, “We are the Beneteau, Lagoon, and Montecarlo Yacht dealers for Korea,” Kang said. “The market is gradually developing, we sold 8 Beneteau and Lagoon Yachts in the last two years and the small outboard motor models are popular as fishing is a key part of the market with 5 million leisure fishermen in Korea. There are also new marina projects underway which will add to the existing 20 that have opened in the last 10 years, we have 4 new marina projects under way ourselves that will add over 1,000 berths.”

Another key exhibitor at KIBS was Marine Land, one of the longest established boat dealers in Korea, who exhibited their Mercury outboard motor and Bayliner boat brands at the show.

According to the Company President Kim Chansoo: “The market is improving and we sold over 40 boats last year and have invested in a new showroom facility in Seoul last year. I feel that the culture of leisure boating is becoming established in Korea and the market is certainly growing, the move of KIBS to the KINTEX exhibition facility in Seoul has been a positive move as it is the most central location for a boat show in Korea.”

The equipment market is also proving robust, Alec Kim, the CEO of Pretech Marine, a manufacturer of steering and engine control cables associated systems as well as a boat importer said: “Our equipment sales are worldwide through 58 distributors and although our local sales are small I can see that the market is growing here in Korea, my company also imports a small boat from Poland, the 5.6 metre Pegasus which is outboard powered and ideal for the strong fishing market. One key point that I have noticed recently at the show is that customers are asking searching questions about boats, are doing their research well while considering what to buy.” © 20th June 2017 Mike Derrett for Korea International Boat Show

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EEC to drive Marine Tourism boom in Thailand’s East Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show to be held 23 - 26 November, 2017 in Pattaya

The Thai Government is driving ahead with its Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) plans to develop Thailand’s Gulf region into a key business and leisure hub. With expansion of U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport and high-speed rail linking Don Muang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports already approved, an additional 230 billion baht has been approved for the third phase of the Laem Chabang deep-sea port, the third phase of the Map Ta Phut deep-sea port and a double-track rail network linking Laem Chabang, Map Ta Phut and Sattahip deep-sea ports, all of which will drive marine tourism in the East of Thailand.

Speaking of the growing importance of Thailand's East and its geographical importance in the region, Mr. Scott Finsten, Harbour Master of Ocean Marina Yacht Club, said, “The Gulf of Thailand has tremendous natural assets, both offshore and on, and it’s encouraging to see the region getting priority attention from the Thai Government. Not only is Thailand’s East seeing significant government investment but private investment is also increasing. This brings further development of the leisure infrastructure and with Ocean Marina Yacht Club – the largest marina in South East Asia – and Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, we are positioned to support this growth.”

Billed as “Thailand's Biggest Outdoor Lifestyle Boat Show”, the 2017 Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show retains its premier position in the global marine events calendar kicking off the Asian boat show season from 23 – 26 November. Organized by and hosted at Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya, the event has established itself as the place to do business for the regional marine industry with more than 150 businesses expected to showcase their products and services to an ever-growing number of people with an interest in the marine lifestyle.

“I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show for the sixth year from 23 – 26 November at Ocean Marina Yacht Club. Our objective has been clear from day one; that the event be a strategic growth driver for the regional marine industry. The event attracts a growing number of visitor nationalities to experience the best of marine tourism in the East of Thailand each year and this year we aim to grow on our past five years of success. The onshore and in-water displays will be bigger than ever and there will be lots of activities and fun for everyone from the serious boat buyer to the family member who wants to get a glimpse of the marine lifestyle on offer,” commented Mr. Finsten.

Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show generates a minimum of two billion baht annually for the marine and tourism industry in the East through trade at the show and business stimulated throughout the year.

“We have a track record of boat and product sales at the show since we started. But what’s even more important than this are the leads made and the deals and transactions that take place after the show. The event provides a marketing platform and opportunity for interested visitors to see what’s on offer from the industry, and with our close proximity to Bangkok we see many city residents make appointments to come back in the weeks and months after the show for private viewings and sea trials, which leads to more sales,” added Mr. Finsten. “With the EEC gaining momentum and investment pouring into the East coast, marine tourism is set to boom over the coming years.”

The 4-day event format with exhibits along the marina front immediately next to the in-water displays has proven popular with both exhibitors and visitors, and underscores the marine lifestyle that is at the core of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show.

The 6th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show will take place 23 – 26 November at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya, Thailand. (www.oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com; www.facebook.com/oceanmarinapattayaboatshow)

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Multihull Solutions Regatta marks a decade on the water Photography by Scott Murray

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Compiled from sailing scribe Captain Marty Rijurkis’ race reports (asianyachting.com)

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he size and spaciousness found onboard multihull yachts, makes them the number one choice for cruising through the tropical Southeast Asian archipelago. Many foreign boat designers and composite builders have made Phuket their home and are manufacturing a range of boats there and in neighbouring SE Asian countries.

As the industry growth has been phenomenal, Multihull Solutions have opened dedicated brokerages in Asia and sold some sleek one-design racing machines, that have increased the fleet size and raised the profile of the event.

The Multihull Solutions Regatta is conducted by the Phuket Yacht Club and the fleet was split into four classes - Racing Multi’s (OMR), Cruising Multi’s (NHC Handicap), Firefly 850 Sports and Pulse 600’s racing One-Design.

A gaggle of super light Stealth catamarans built locally by Asia Catamarans and led by defending champion Alan Carwardine’s 11.8m Hurricane would battle it out with Henry Kaye’s Seacart 30 Thor, Danny Moore’s Carbon Custom 36 3Itch, Mark Horwood’s Formula 40 trimaran Adrenalin and Dirk Weiblen’s KL25 Off-line. And Rick Fielding’s Fusion 40 MOJO was up against Raptor, as the Multihull Cruising Class made a welcome return to the class lineup.

With the all “all races to count” over three days of racing, crews needed to be on their best form from the beginning, as they couldn’t afford to make any mistakes or have a bad day, as they would suffer the consequences.

Six locally built Firefly 850 Sports cats, designed by Aussie Mark Pescott have been the backbone of one design racing in Phuket and always provide a great spectacle. John

The Multihull Solutions Regatta is conducted by the Phuket Yacht Club and split into four classes.

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Newnham’s Twin Sharks has proven unbeatable over the last couple of years and once again, was pitted against previous champions Hans Rahmann’s Voodoo — the two usually end up dueling it out till the last race. Ray Waldron’s Surf Patrol was the new kid on the block, while Jonathan Kingdon took over the reins on Moto Inzi from his father. George Eddings returned on Blue Nose and Natsuki Motoyoshi’s Japanese team on Mil Grace rounded out the class.

With the introduction of the one-design Pulse 600 class, made by Corsair Marine in Vietnam, they have become an extension of the

with tall tales of their exploits, over a few cold beers – what more could you want?”

This is a perfect feeder event for crews to hone their skills before the action packed Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek (July 19th 23rd) to be contested on the very same waters, the following week.

The strong wind warning issued by the Phuket Weather Bureau proved to be correct and produced plenty of exciting moments, equipment failure and a spectacular nose dive (Surf Patrol), followed by a capsize. The saving grace was, that there were no rain squalls,

Multihull Solutions anchor sponsorship has seen this regatta grow and thrive in the last four years.

vibrant “Fly In, Fly Out” charter scene at Phuket regattas. Owned by Java Yachting and used for match racing in Krabi, these nippy trimarans have attracted several two-person teams from overseas, to take on Andrew de Bruin’s H30 Multihull Solutions.

Asia general manager and title sponsor, Multihull Solutions, Andrew de Bruin summed up the regatta best: “Three days sailing around Chalong Bay in strong breeze, with a bunch of like-minded people, gathering at the Phuket Yacht Club bar afterwards, to regale each other

normally associated with the blustery SW monsoon. Each day produced some carnage and after the second windward/leeward on the second day, the fleet was drastically reduced.

On the last day, the remaining yachts approached the start line with trepidation, as the SW’ly gusts were over 20 knots. Flying the hull or hulls became the order of the day and if you weren’t “driving like you stole it”, you sat at the back of the fleet. As the breeze increased to 25 knots before the second race, the Fireflies and Pulse 600s decided to call it a day, while three

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Stealth cats braved it out., as the others returned to the comfort of the Phuket Yacht Club and wisely choose to preserve their rides for Phuket Raceweek.

Remarkably at 80 years young, Henry Kaye is still racing the Seacart 30 Thor at the peak of performance in these conditions. They clocked up another victory, to seal the Multi Racing class with four wins in a row and decided to return to base, while the others fought over the minor places. Right on their tail, but not close enough for handicap victory, the defending champion Alan Carwardine’s 11.8m Asia Catamarans Hurricane had to settle on 2nd place overall and hand the trophy over to Thor. Despite Mick Coleman Java Yachting insisting a second race be held and winning it with a torn headsail, Peter Wood’s Top Cat 2nd place in the final race was enough to give them 3rd overall, with Java Yachting displacing Andrew Hurford’s Phantom V for 4th spot. Unfortunately, Henry couldn’t be at the final prize-giving but said that he was “Thor but satisfied”.

Although John Newnham’s Twin Sharks didn’t have it all their own way for most of the race, they eventually wore down the leaders on the last downwind, to claim their fifth win and successfully defended the Firefly 859 Sports title. Despite leading most of the race, Ian Coulson’s Voodoo buried the bows on two occasions, which unsettled them allowing arch rival Twin Sharks to pass, but second overall was always on the cards. The young Japanese crew on Natsuki Motoyoshi’s Mil Grace (Frog) stayed on pace with a second-place finish, securing third overall in the process. John Newnham let his secret to success slip out earlier in the

regatta: “Hit the start line with speed, fly the hull to gain an extra 5 degrees pointing angle and boat speed in clear air and sail away in front.”

Despite day two’s two-race disappointment, Andrew DeBruin’s Multihull Solutions H30 returned with speed to take victory on the final day but it was a little too late to completely recover. Second place for Paul Baker/John Priestly Pulse Yellow left them tied on points with Multihull Solutions H30 but dropping a 3rd place versus 2nd, gave Pulse Yellow victory by one point, in the Pulse 600 class. What started with a flourish Neil Ayre’s Java Racing, ended with another withdrawal and 3rd overall in the three-boat class.

Perhaps the happiest of all the boat crews was the Cruising Multi class with enough wind to get the three displacement catamarans around the course in record time, while almost flying a hull. Another circumnavigation of Koh Lon for Rick Fielding’s Fusion 40 MOJO gave her the daily double by three minutes over Robert Hossack’s Rapter while Mike Spurle’s Proud Cat was 20 seconds behind in third place. Although MOJO and Raptor tied on 6 points overall, it was broken in favour of MOJO for winning the last race.

Wind glorious wind! While most regattas have suffered from the lack of wind, this regatta has consistently turned it on, for all to enjoy. The only downside was the rate of carnage and bruised egos it left behind. The growth rate has increased, year on year, and the results have become an important gauge on what to buy, build or charter.

While its winter in the Southern hemisphere, it’s a perfect excuse to get away to foreign shores, for some fast tropical t-shirt and shorts racing.

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old and sporty on the outside, cool and refined on the inside. The latest offering in the Atlantis Collection is sheer unadulterated Italian design and content… And on board? Made in Italy excellence, with the freedom to select from among the most famous brands in Italian High Design with a selection of sophisticated fabrics and elegant textures. The magic and spirit of Made in Italy in every detail. Azimut’s extensive experience produces a truly appealing open version, with smart and functional solutions to meet every need.

The deck is this boat’s real centrepiece. Transformable and functional, it features two large three-person sunpads, one to the stern and one to the bow. The large hard top offers protection from the sun and wind, providing a welcoming and comfortable shelter.

With a one-piece windshield and lateral picture windows, the Atlantis 43 offers its guests unprecedented amounts of natural light that can also be modulated thanks to the large, electrically operated soft top. The exterior living area is equipped with a large dining table, C-shaped sofa, and galley area. The relaxation area next to the pilot station quickly transforms into forward facing seating providing a comfortable vantage point from which to enjoy every moment of the cruise. Thanks to two large sunbathing areas and ideal outdoor furnishings conceived for open-air lunches or relaxing afternoons on the water.

The sleeping area lies in the lower deck, and offers comfortable, bright cabins overlooking the horizon. The bathrooms, all of which come with a separate shower, are comfortable and welcoming, to ensure the utmost privacy at the end of the day.

In addition to the master suite, the guest cabin can be fitted with a third bed.

Both cabins are spacious and comfortable, and equipped with every comfort, for the utmost relaxation.

Sporty, high-performing and dynamic, to experience the sea in a truly unique way.

Atlantis is a versatile sports cruiser for those who love chasing the waves and seeking the true trill of life at sea.

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The Evolution Continues

Hanse 388 and Hanse 418

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hese new progressive yachts from Hanse are constructed with advanced technology, innovations and quality.

They have high rig and sail plans that deliver sparkling performance and speed – without compromising the easy sailing and good handling in any weather.

Their clear decks give them a sportier look and the use of hull windows and horizontally mounted panorama windows enhances their appearance.

A range of interior layouts are available to ensure your requirements are met and the choice of timber, floor and upholstery materials allow you to have the ambience below you want.

Hanse 348 She may be the smallest yacht in the new Hanses, yet she boasts the same quality and value as its bigger cousins with her appearance enhanced by hull and coaming windows.

LOA 10.40 m 34'1"

LWL 9.55 m 31'4"

6,300 kg 13,889 lb

Beam 3.55 m 11'8"

Draft standard 1.95 m 6'5" Displacement std. app.

Engine Diesel standard 21.00 PS 21.00 HP

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Fresh water approx. 210 l 55 US gal

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Hanse 388 With 3 Hull windows per side, coaming windows and large deck skylights, the elegant stylish interior is flooded with daylight. Her 67.5 m2 os sail power ensure she is fast as well as attractive.

LOA 11.40 m 37'5"

LWL 10.40 m 34'1"

8,270 kg 18,232 lb

Beam 3.90 m 12'10"

Draft standard 2.06 m 6'9" Displacement std. app.

Engine Diesel standard 27.30 PS 27.30 HP

Fuel tank approx. 160 l 42 US gal

Fresh water approx. 295 l 77 US gal

CE Certiďƒžcate A - 6 / B - 10

Hanse 418 Besides her tall rig, the windows in her hull and the internal detailing of her tailored interior make her standout. The master cabin is a high-light.

LOA 12.40 m 40'8"

LWL 11.40 m 37'5"

9,800 kg 21,605 lb

Draft standard 2.10 m 6'11" Displacement std. app.

Engine Diesel standard 39 PS 39 HP

Fuel tank approx. 160 l 42 US gal CE Certiďƒžcate A -10 ocean

Beam 4.17 m 13'8"

Fresh water approx. 475 l 125 US gal

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he new Fjord 36 Xpress’s aggressive hull lines and T-top maintains her Fjord-look, while her handcrafting and high standards of quality and luxury maintain her Fjord reputation.

Surprisingly big, with her vertical bow and high freeboard, her deck design maximizes walkaround access and entertainment area.

In the cockpit, a wide lounge with two benches and a table create space for open air entertaining. A stylish outdoor kitchen below the T-Top is the perfect place to prepare food and drinks. The table and aft bench can be lowered with a bar, refrigerators and direct access to the water.

The Xpress has a double cabin, a head with shower and drawers, fridge and storage space.

Below deck there is loads of storage for toys.

Two option packs of twin Mercury Verado engines provide outstanding fuel economy and low noise while the electro-hydraulic servo-control system promises direct and comfortable handling, even at high speeds.

With two 350hp outboard engines, she reaches a top speed of 45 knots and that, in combination with her shallow water abilities, make her really suitable for Southeast Asia.

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Nikita, built in 2004, is hull number 12 of Fleming’s 75 series.

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By Steve D’Antonio

June 2017 The fog thins as Nikita approaches the craggy rows of skjaergaard, Norway’s “rock rampart”, the chain of over 150,000 islands, islets and skerries which guard this coast; they are the first land we encounter since our departure from Denmark. The geographic contrast, in spite of the comparatively short span that separates these two Scandinavian countries, could not be more apparent. Much of Denmark’s northern Jutland peninsula is low and dune-like. The skjaergaard, and the mainland beyond them, are ragged, vertiginous and foreboding, they are a mariner’s worst nightmare in poor visibility or tumultuous weather, and yet alluring and enchanting under benign conditions.

My passage aboard Nikita, built in 2004, hull number 12 of Fleming’s 75 series, begins in Lemvig, on Denmark’s northwest coast. I embark here, where I meet her owner, Michael, as well as Magnus, her master, and Ida, who wears two hats, first mate and steward. Magnus expertly backs Nikita up to the bulkhead while Ida relays hand signals into the aft-facing camera, ‘three meters, two, one…’, I hurriedly hand Michael my trio of hopelessly overweight bags, which contain among other things my laptop and 45 lbs of camera gear (we established a bond of trust right then and there), and we are underway. With the seaport of Thyborøn as our first destination, we make a short run through Limfjorden, a shallow sound that links the North Sea to the Kattegat. This water, and the land surrounding it, is known for its distinguished Danish poets, as well as delectable mussels and oysters. After a brief overnight stay, Nikita leaves Jutland and Denmark in her wake, on a journey which will culminate, at least for my time aboard, roughly 700 nautical miles and three weeks later in Aalesund, on Norway’s southern, fjord–rich coast.

I’ve made a number of passage through the North Sea, and in every case, they’ve been memorable, and not in a good way. I struggle with sea sickness, and this body of water seems especially well suited to inducing this malady in me. This passage, and perhaps this vessel, proves to be the exception to the rule. Not only do I not suffer during the tenhour run, I’m able to work at my computer while seated in the saloon for much of the time.

Our first port of call in Norway, Farsund, is, like so many of this country’s coastal villages, small and worthy of a storybook, with immaculately-kept and brightly-painted wooden cottages and boat houses, narrow lanes and charming residents; there’s an abundance of small boats. The town of just over 3,000 was a strategic element of Germany’s ‘Atlantic Wall’ during WWII, with over 400 bunkers having been built within the municipality, many of which still exist, and some are visible to us as we enter the harbor.

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Our first port of call in Norway, Farsund, is, like so many of this country’s coastal villages, small and worthy of a storybook.

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The following morning dawns gray and misty; it’s a regular phenomenon along this coast, overcast mornings which often give way to sunny afternoons when the Solgangbris, or afternoon sea breeze kicks in. In spite of this I take the opportunity to stretch my legs with a walk into the village, and up to the hilltop cemetery; one of my shipmates points out a sign at the entrance noting the presence of “Commonwealth War Graves”. When I return to Nikita a little research turns up a startling discovery, one that’s guaranteed to run a chill up the spine of any naval history enthusiast, the graveyard contains nine burials from the First World War, only four of whom are identified by name, all sailors or marines who died in the Battle of Jutland, which took place not far from here, and our departure port of Thyborøn, in 1916. Virtually every Norwegian village and city I visit during this passage has a memorial to those lost, mostly resistance fighters, many of whom were seamen, during WWII. I even encounter one memorializing those Norwegians; it was then part of Denmark and allied with France, lost in the Napoleonic wars.

From here Niki ta hopscotches her way northward in and amongst skjaergaard, affording us shelter from the ocean swell, making mostly modest runs of between four and eight hours each day. Our destination is the bustling, and pricey oil town of Stavanger, where Beth, Michael’s wife will join us. Our berth places us minutes from the historic stone cathedral, which dates from the city’s founding in 1125, and the old town’s 18th and 19th century timber houses. We share the inner harbor with several historic vessels, including the coastal steamer MS Rogeland, built in 1929 in Norway, a ship that is both unlucky and lucky, she ran aground, sank and was blown up (by a nearby munition ship that exploded during the war), once each, and each time she was refitted. Today she gleams like a restored vintage automobile.

Another, a 1913 vintage timber fishing vessel, the MS Rapp, motors up to the bulkhead. The sound of her single cylinder diesel is a Siren call I’m unable to resist. I walk over and chat with the mate and within a few minutes he and I are in the engine room, where I marvel at the 1955 engine, it’s turning over at a stately 200 rpm while emitting a distinctive kachug, kachug, while filling the air with an aroma of hot oil.

While attractive as far as cities go, I’m glad to be underway after two days in Stavanger, headed back out to explore Norway’s’ rugged coastline. In an attempt to avoid the droves disgorged by the many cruise ships that visit Stavanger, and using intelligence we pick up from a friendly charter captain, we make our way up Lysefjord, where we are told no cruise ships or their tours will go. As we make our way into the fjord, whose surroundings are uncannily reminiscent of Maine’s coast, the sun’s rays continue to burn off the morning haze. Isolated farms and homesteads, each with their own patch of verdant grass and grazing animals, and many on their own islands, as well as fish farms and small villages, are visible along the forested shoreline. As we push further into the fjord vestiges of snow are visible on the surrounding peaks.

We encounter the hydro-electric power plant at the hamlet of Flørli.

Norway is well-known for its hydroelectric power plants, and this one is especially well-known as it boasts both the second highest “fall”, the distance from its reservoir dam to the turbine, of 740 meters (2,427 ft.), and the greatest number of steps in the world, 4,444 between the turbine station and the reservoir, which is paralleled by the original funicular. A climb to the top and back requires the better part of a day, so Michael, Beth, Magnus and I agree we’ll go to the 1,000-step mark and no further. In fact, we don’t make it that far, yet the view is spectacular, and only a portent of things to come. From a technical perspective, I marvel at how well-maintained he steps and the funicular are, both of which are primarily timber.

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Norway’s craggy rows of skjaergaard, or “rock rampart”, are a chain of over 150,000 islands, islets and skerries.

Of the nearly 20 port calls and anchorages Nikita makes during my time aboard her, perhaps the most memorable are Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock, and Geirangerfjorden. Preikestolen is one of Norway’s best-known landmarks. Requiring a three-hour round-trip hike to reach its 2,000-foot elevation, the panoramic views even on an overcast day are jaw-dropping. Having been told about the crowds that can gather, which often come to a Slinky-like stop along narrow, circuitous trail, we endeavor to get an early start, departing the boat at 0730. Having passed no more than half a dozen fellow hikers along the way, by 9AM we make the summit, tired but ecstatic to have reached this high point, literally and figuratively, in our journey. The flat, monolithic stone plateau is blissfully devoid of all but a few people, we have it nearly to ourselves. The panoramic vistas are truly the sort that takes one’s breath away, and the lack of guard rails or any man-made structures reinforces this sensation. Here safety one's own responsibility. I kneel at the edge and look over the precipice, the scale is grand, and nearly overwhelming; Lysefjord, 2,000 feet below, which we traversed aboard Nikita a few days ago, is visible in all its majestic glory.

Geirangerfjorden, and the village of Geiringer located at its head, penetrates nearly 30 miles into the region’s heartland; it is acknowledged as one of Norway’s most picturesque, and once again we find ourselves plotting to avoid the inevitable cruise ships and associated hordes of tourists. Upon our arrival, we find the fjord virtually deserted, passing other vessels only occasionally, as it’s an “off day” for cruise ships. Water cascades down its near-vertical, verdant walls. Here too there are small farmsteads, however, instead of being located on the shoreline or islands, they are perched at impossible heights high above the fjord’s deep, stygian waters.

Upon reaching Ålesund my time aboard Nikita draws to a close, and I bid farewell to Michael, Beth, Magnus and Ida. Nikita and they travel on to northern Norway’s Lofoten Island chain, where they will continue to explore and enjoy the region.

Nikita’s Upgrades While Nikita is nearly 14 years old, when her current owner purchased her from Fleming’s dealer in Marstrand, on Sweden’s west coast, two years ago she had less than 1,000 hours on her Caterpillar engines. While she’d clearly been lightly used and was in excellent condition, she was in need of modernization and upgrades. These included a 1000 gpd Spectra watermaker; a Technicomar ECOmar waste treatment system; a Thetford gray water pumps, a Fleming factory-produced flybridge hardtop; a complete Raymarine navigation and radar electronics suite, a Maretron vessel monitoring system, an Iridium satphone, and a 2,000 Ah (doubling previous capacity) lithium ion battery bank, and 16 kW power sharing Victron inverter/charger system (essentially the entire vessel can, with some load management, operate from the inverters, including air conditioning while underway), to name just a few of the many projects undertaken. The latter item proved of great interest to me; while this technology, at least for yachts, remains young, it offers many advantages over existing lead acid battery designs. For example, after 19 hours of quiet ship time, with no shore power or generator operation, Nikita’s battery bank had reached just 50%. Unlike conventional batteries, Lithium Ion batteries can be safely depleted to 20%, leaving a significant reserve. Using her twin 400amp alternators, the batteries are recharged from this level, while underway in just three hours. The system was designed, supplied and installed by a Dutch contractor who thoroughly understands Lithium Ion batteries. Among others, this is in my opinion, one of the most important caveats of Lithium battery installations, a single manufacturer of the gear, and one installer, who take full responsibility for all aspects of the design and installation.

Michael, the current owner, has a passion for cruising and spending time aboard Nikita, in the two years since he took ownership they have cruised the Baltic countries, including Russia and St Petersburg (he is fluent in Russian) and Sweden. After completion of the Norwegian cruise Nikita will make her way to Portugal, the Canaries and then late in the year head across the Atlantic on her own bottom to the Caribbean. The following season’s cruise plan includes the US East Coast, after which the program becomes less defined, perhaps the Panama Canal, Mexico, British Columbia and Alaska, all waters for which Nikita is well-suited.

(For more information on the exiting range of FlemingYachts please go to their web site at http://www.emingyachts. com/ or visit the DeraniYachts website at http://www.derani-yachts.com/brand/emingyachts/. If you would like to talk to their rep in Thailand, please email the brand manager, Ian Hewett at ian@derani-yachts.com or call his mobile +66 83 388 9090.)

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40 Tom Sebastian and Capt. David Wright supervising the Survival Craft and Rescue Boats exercises. (PSC&RB).

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am often asked “ What is so special about MCA certification?” so I thought I would set out some good reasons why Galileo Maritime Academy has invested heavily over the last three years to become the MCA seafarer training flagship in the Asia Pacific region.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency of the UK Department for Transport (MCA) has many roles in national security, homeland defence, maritime compliance, safety and security at sea as well as seafarer training standards, examination, enforcement and invigilation. It works closely with the International Maritime Organisation ( IMO ) and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB). All 139 maritime nations are members of and signatories to the IMO standards, rules and regulations that govern the world’s shipping safety and security.

The UK’s long history of maritime achievement and focus on safety and security at sea has led to the MCA becoming the pinnacle of excellence and reliability in maritime training and certification and sets the standard, with the IMO and MNTB, that is and should be met by all 139 maritime nations.

The IMO delegates to many of those countries the authority to regulate maritime training and certification, to IMO standards, under what is commonly called “The White Book”, a list of those countries with delegated authority to issue and regulate maritime training and certification to the STCW ( Standards of Training and Certification for Watch-keepers ) requirements.

It has become evident to ship owners and their insurers that the most reliable way to ensure that their crew is trained properly and professionally and that the certificates which crew present to confirm that training standard are valid and reliable, and that the vessel’s flag state will accept them, is for the crew to be trained by an MCA accredited training facility and to hold MCA approved certification.

So Galileo set out to try to convince MCA to audit, examine and approve us as an MCA accredited academy with approval to issue Certificates of Competence to seafarers on behalf of MCA. It was not easy! ( British understatement here..) to show that we really intended and were capable of meeting the MNTB criteria and MCA requirements and would maintain them reliably. To do so Galileo needed to invest heavily in facilities, equipment, instructor training and staff employment, quality and safety management systems as well as land and buildings to meet long term growth.

Eventually, after a year of preparation, we were able to submit to a desk audit by MCA for the basic STCW 2010 modules of training and show evidence of our compliance in terms of instructor qualification, equipment and facilities, lesson plans and content, QMS, etc. We met the requirements of the desk audit and so MCA then agreed to send inspectors out to Phuket to audit us during delivery of these courses and to examine us on every level of our business and management.

Many improvements were required and equipment developments but eventually we met all the requirements and were

Why train to the

Anthony Gould (middle) with MCA Auditor and Examiner Majibur Rahman and members of the Galileo team.

Capt. David Wright, Galileo’s Training Manager, teaching Ef cient Deckhand Course (EDH).

Paul Fear and Tom Sebastian instructing at our School of Advanced Fire Fighting.

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MCA standard?

By Anthony Gould, CEO of Galileo Maritime Academy

The assessment part of Prociency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) with instructors Capt. David Wright and Tom Sebastian.

Shemaine Sebastian, Galileo's Admissions and HR Manager, teaching Prociency in Medical Care (PMC).

Command and Control at a live re exercise for Advanced Fire Fighting course (AFF).

given full accreditation and approval by MCA for the five course elements of basic STCW training as well as Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD), Crowd Management Training (CMT) and Proficiency in Medical First Aid at sea (MFA). Later came approvals for the Updated Training courses for STCW 2010.

We demonstrated over the next 2 years that we would and could maintain these standards and during that time the word spread around the world that now there was an academy in Asia that could train and issue MCA certificates to crew. The crew we trained and the superyacht captains we worked with came to appreciate the quality and standards we were able to provide, as well as the superb accommodation, facilities and experiences in our training schools and boats at sea in Phang Nga Bay. So student numbers increased as did the demand for more advanced maritime training.

Galileo moved to Yacht Haven Marina, formed a partnership with the marina owners and started to build a new state of the art maritime academy headquarters and student residence as well as a School of Fire Fighting, a School of Marine Engineering and a Survival Craft and Rescue Boat training facility. A great deal of investment in the future.

Again we went through the MCA desk audit process for the six new advanced level courses: Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) Proficiency in Medical Care (PMC) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSC&RB) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) Efficient Deck-hand Course (EDH) Approved Engine Course (AEC) In July 2017 we delivered the first of all six of these courses under the scrutiny of MCA’s eagle-eyed examiner and auditor, and passed with flying colours!

My team and I are determined to set a new high standard of quality and reliability in maritime training and we believe that ship captains, owners and their insurance underwriters, as well as the crew themselves will value and appreciate this. It is not just a question of doing it right in terms of content but also making it fun and interactive and practical experience at sea.

Galileo is now in the big league of maritime training providers around the world and the only MCA academy of its kind in Asia Pacific. We are not resting any time soon!

It’s on to full service for cruise ships, merchant shipping, offshore oil and gas as well as superyachts. And one thing is clear to us – it’s quality, reliability and practical experience as well as fun that counts.

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FIVE REASONS HONG KONG SHOULD BE ON YOUR CRUISING ITINERARY

Photo Daniel Fung- View of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak.

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ocated at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong once held sway over most of the South China Sea trade. Founded by the British in the mid-nineteenth century, it is located 22 miles away from Macau, its Portuguese counterpart, which is now the capital of Asian gambling. Both Hong Kong and Macau have since reverted to China, but as Special Administrative Regions. They have preserved a strong flavor of their own, with a unique blend of East and West. For those wishing to explore Far East waters, Hong Kong’s central location provides the ideal cruising hub from which to radiate in every direction.

1. IT’S NOT JUST URBAN

View of Hong Kong from SOPHIA – Royal Denship 85.

When you think of Hong Kong you probably think of a busy commercial port with a fast-paced, crowded urban center. Despite its fame as the world’s third largest financial center, yacht crews are surprised to learn that almost 70% of Hong Kong’s landmass is raw and untouched. 236 Beach-studded islands, which are part of a Special Administrative Region, offer an unexpected cruising opportunity for visiting vessels. Yachts can dock right in the heart of the city and be in a natural wonderland in just a hop, skip, and jump.

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2. STOCK UP IN THIS TAX FREE PORT Hong Kong offers full-fledged service facilities for yachts up to 100 meters/320 feet and is a superb logistics hub. It is a tax free port, meaning zero tax on any imports of goods or services. Stock up here on fine wines and other delicacies, before cruising onward to Taiwan (which has just recently opened up to cruising), Vietnam (where the first superyacht marina has just opened) and the beautiful cruising grounds of the Philippines and Indonesia.

3. CRUISE PERMIT REGULATIONS EASED Northrop & Johnson Asia has been instrumental in liaising with authorities on the particular needs of the yachting industry and leading the lobby towards more yacht friendly legislation.

And just recently, Hong Kong’s marine authorities have re-instated cruise permits similar to past years, but they now include more favorable immigration rules for multinational crew. That said, Hong Kong can be bureaucratic at times for visiting superyachts, so advance planning is a must.

A severe shortage of marina berths also means yachts will have to stay at anchor from time to time. With their head office in the only marina that has berths available for visiting yachts, Northrop & Johnson are strategically well-placed to help you coordinate your stay.

Cruise permit regulations now include more favorable rules.

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Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club-Hong Kong.

4. HONG KONG HARBORS – THE PRACTICAL DETAILS Despite the occasional typhoon between June and September, Hong Kong waters are well protected. Except for Victoria Harbor, the busy waterway that separates Kowloon and the mainland from Victoria Island, you can anchor hassle free just about anywhere in Hong Kong waters. In addition to numerous typhoons shelters, the territory also boasts a number of exclusive Yacht Clubs, a short distance from the busy centre, starting with the Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club where Northrop & Johnson Asia’s Bart Kimman and his team are located. Northrop & Johnson can assist to arrange typhoon proof berths for superyachts and any other required services.

Motor yacht SOPHIA – Royal Denship 85.

Motor yacht SOPHIA – Royal Denship 85.

5. HONG KONG WORKS HARD AND PLAYS HARDER The key words in Hong Kong are variety and concentration. Whether you are looking for mind-boggling views, exquisite dining experiences, family entertainment, or highstakes gambling, it’s all here. Superyachts usually anchor in Deep Water Bay or in Repulse Bay during the weekend, and from here there is an abundance of hiking, swimming and sailing to be had.

For real sailing enthusiasts, the three main yacht clubs in Hong Kong excel at organizing racing locally, as well as internationally. And when you’re all worn out from a busy day, head to the racetrack where betting is an integral part of Hong Kong’s scene. A night in Macau, only 25 NM away, is also a must!

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Hong Kong Dragons race or sail every weekend at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.

Hong Kong Dragons race or sail every weekend at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.

Let’s take a look at some other highlights you shouldn’t miss: • A cruise around Victoria Harbor at sunset during the multi-media ‘Symphony of Lights’ show (Every evening at 20:00) • Hire a private box and experience the fever-pitch atmosphere of Horse Racing at the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

• Enjoy dizzying, dazzling views from the 360 degree cable car on the way to the Big Buddha and Ngong Ping Village • Offer your kids a day in Ocean Park where numerous attractions ranging from aquariums, polar animals, expedition trails, and exciting rides will surely keep the whole family enthralled.

• Visit Asia's well-known gambling Mecca, Macau, an hour’s ferry ride from Hong Kong. Chinese culture mixes with Mediterranean style baroque basilicas, colonial mansions, and cobblestone lanes remnant of the Portuguese legacy.

• Enjoy a world-class massage and spa in one of the city’s most luxurious hotels, the Four Seasons, for total relaxation. The spectacular view over Victoria Harbor is a bonus.

• Make a day trip to Guangzhou, the Canton of old, which is only an hour away from Central Hong Kong. The well-preserved Shamian Island is a beautiful reminder of the lifestyle of the early European concessions.

• Take a helicopter ride over the vertical city and out into the mesmerizing wilderness of the New Territories Country Parks all the way to the emerald coastline of Tai Long Wan.

Cruising in Hong Kong.

Northrop & Johnson Asia – formerly known as Asia Yacht Services - has been in business for over 10 years and has worked with most visiting yachts to Hong Kong over that time. Northrop & Johnson Asia have specific experience with very large yachts, over 80 meters and excellent relationships with relevant providers and government officials. The Northrop & Johnson Asia team represents 10 countries in Asia with combined decades of experience in yacht services, yacht management, charter and brokerage. Northrop & Johnson Asia is a proud member of AYSS (Association of Yacht Support Services) and MYBA (Worldwide Yachting Association).

For information on yachting in Hong Kong and anywhere else in the world contact: Sytske Kimman Executive Director Asia Sytske.Kimman@NorthropandJohnson.com www.NorthropandJohnson.com www.NorthropandJohnson-Asia.com Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club, 1 Castle Peak Bay, Hong Kong.

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The Stunning New Hanse 548 – Luxurious sailing on a top performance 55ft

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he has a sleek and elegant exterior profile while featuring the new Hanse family look interior and the Judel/Vrolijk designed hull and high-aspect rig offer stunning performance.

The practical innovations incorporated include the “silent” master cabin with a retractable TV in deck overhead, transom stairs to the hydraulic bathing platform, optional wet-bar with basin, BBQ and fridge aft, optional electric winches on a GRP winchbase inside cockpit and Smart Boat System controlling the electronics.

The mid-draft L-Keel is now standard and Telescopic Davits are available as an option.

Her standard self-tacking headsail is augmented with an optional furling reacher on a second forestay and a Gennaker.

The uncluttered deck boasts loads of sunbaking space and the huge cockpit, with sailing functions operable from the helm posi-

tion, has two cockpit tables ( that can optionally be lowered to make a lounge), halyard boxes, a cockpit locker and direct access to the aft garage.

To provide shade, there are options of a fixed GRP hardtop or canvas and canopy, or a fixed windscreen.

The combination of various cabin layouts and modern furniture design in various timber options can be combined with numerous upholstery choices ensure an individual yacht.

She has abundant natural light; the central saloon has four flush hatches with glass companion way, four roof and hull windows.

The master cabin has three hatches and four hull windows. Deck windows, aft roof windows, two hull windows and a cockpit side hatch provide maximum of light to both aft cabins.

The dining area is to starboard, a lounge to port with a real marine galley that allows cooking while sailing. The chart table has a folding seat or an optional stool.

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There is an optional central settee containing a little bar and a handrail so you can seat 8-10 people for dinner and a rotating TV above the chart table.

The Hanse Silent Master cabin features a king size island birth, a three-door cupboard and an ensuite head and separate shower stall.

The portside aft VIP cabin has a king size bed, a settee and an ensuite head with separate shower stall. An optional day-head door allows also access from the saloon.

Sound insulation separates the VIP

cabin from the starboard cabin which has a King Size bed and its own head.

The new Hanse Smart Boat System that controls 12V and 230V functions on board can be controlled from a C-Zone touch screen in the saloon and via the chart plotters and an app on your smartphone.

For More Information Contact: SEA Yacht Sales inq@sailing-thailand.com +6681 370 1995

DIMENSIONS LOA 16.22 m 53' 3" Draft L-keel, medium 2.55 m 8' 4" Fuel tank approx. 520 l 137 gal Engine Diesel standard approx. 110 hp Total sail area approx. 138.00 qm 1485 sq ft

LWL 14.90 m 48' 11" Displacement shallow keel approx.

Fresh water approx. 770 l 203 gal CE Certifcate A - 12

Beam 5.05 m 16' 7" 19.80 t 43,652 lbs

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THE NUMARINE XP32 HULL NO.1 IS LAUNCHED Sleek, Stylish, Steel Explorer Yacht with a 3,000 nm range

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umarine is one of Turkey’s bestequipped and most extensive boat yards located on the southern shores of Istanbul and has been building boats from 55 to 130 feet for the past decade, and has recently launched Hull No.1 of it’s stunning new XP32, from its Explorer range of boats.

The XP32 will make its worldwide debut at The Cannes Yachting Festival in France and at The Monaco Yacht Show in September and is sure to make a huge impact on the yachting fraternity.

Represented in Asia by Asia Marine, the South East Asia region currently has 4 Numarine models including the 105HT ‘Dolce Vita’ based in Phuket, Thailand, however apart from their size, the boats don’t share many other similarities.

The new XP32, a Tri-deck displacement vessel, has a steel hull and a GRP superstructure and offers a maximum speed of 14 knots from her twin 715 hp CAT C18 engines, whilst cruising at 12 knots. However, at an economical 9 knots the XP32 has an amazing range of 3,000 nautical miles, which really makes her a very

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unique boat, whilst also offering an exceptional design.

Boasting a huge 8m beam, the XP32 has an extraordinary interior volume thanks to Numarine’s Naval Architect, Umberto Tagliavini, which also comes within 300GT. Key features include the extensive deck spaces, with a cockpit that measures 64 metres square.

From here, guests can move indoors to relax in the spacious 48 square metre saloon. The contemporary styled interior can also be heavily customized with the buyers input.

Accommodation is for 8 guests split between four cabins, including a main deck

VIP, upper deck Owners Suite and two further VIP cabins on the lower deck, all of which come with their own en-suite bathroom. Meanwhile, the crew quarters allow for a maximum staff of five people.

The upper deck is notably spacious for her length, with enough tender storage space for a nine metre RIB, which can be loaded via a built-in crane. A large foredeck seating area brings the total exterior space on the upper deck to 129 square metres.

The whole design is capped off by a 60 square metre flybridge, complete with a 12-person dining table, three sofas, two sun pads and a fully-equipped bar area.

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Principal Dimensions Length Overall

32.50 m

Waterline length at full load

30.69 m

Beam

8.00 m

Draft inc. propellers

2.1 m

Displacement light ship

220 tonne

Displacement full load

234 tonne

Fuel capacity

26,000 L

Fresh water capacity

3,000 L

Black water capacity

2,000 L

Draft

2.10 m

International gross tonnage

Under 300 GT

Engines and Performance Engines

CAT C18 ACERT C 715bhp@2100rpm ZF 665A

Max Speed

14 knots

Cruising Speed

12 knots

Economic Speed

9 knots

Generators

2 X 60Kw 1 X 22Kw

Max range at cruising

3000nm

STRUCTURAL MATERIALS Hull material – steel Superstructure – FRP composite

Classification: RNH HULL MACHY Unrestricted Navigation EC. Navigation without restrictions related to recreational craft and for private use.

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EPOWER was created to help clients buy a yacht in a quick, easy, and financially-sound manner.

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ave you long dreamed of owning your boat and sailing it through the beautiful tropical shores of Southeast Asia—well, now’s your chance.

Simpson Marine, Asia’s leading yacht dealership and service company, has launched EPOWER, its new yacht financing platform, created to help clients buy a yacht in a quick, easy, and financially-sound manner.

EPOWER offers tailor-made solutions for each client’s particular needs. Simpson’s EPOWER team works with leading banks and finance companies such as ICBC China, BANK OF CHINA, GFT (China), BNP, Credit Suisse and continues to expand its portfolio of partners.

Yacht financing is available in all Asian countries where Simpson Marine has offices, including Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and, of course, Thailand.

EPOWER can provide up to 70% financing over a period of three to five years.

Processing time for financing approval can be as short as 10 days* after receiving all the necessary documents.

Yacht buyers have the flexibility to apply for yacht refinancing even after the purchase of their yacht has been made, allowing the owner to release funds for investment in other interests and activities.

The EPOWER financing solution is available now, and the EPOWER team has already helped several clients in China and Hong Kong buy their dream yacht.

“EPOWER can fund the purchase of all types of yacht, ranging from small sailing boats to the world’s largest superyachts, and covers all brands in the Simpson Marine portfolio from Beneteau, Lagoon, Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo Yachts to Sanlorenzo and Viking”, says Mike

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EPOWER Simpson Marine’s comprehensive Yacht Financing solution

Simpson, the Founder of Simpson Marine.

The platform enables both new and preowned yacht purchases to be financed in the same easy way.

EPOWER offers attractive integrated solutions and can include yacht management, registration and tax advice.

As Simpson Marine’s famous tagline “Yachting Freedom since 1984” states, the company’s mission is to help yacht owners fully enjoy the freedom and pleasures of the sea. For over three decades the company has been promoting the development of the yacht industry and yachting lifestyle in Asia, and is now able to add yacht finance to its impressive list of customer services around the region.

“It took us a few years, while acquiring the best and most reliable banking partners, to develop and complete this financing solution,” says Elliott Cheng, EPOWER’s. “I believe that

EPOWER will enable more buyers to realize their yachting dreams quicker and easier and give a big boost to the growth of the yachting industry throughout Asia,” explains.

The EPOWER team was present at the recent Singapore Yacht Show, and sold the Asia Premiere GT46 with EPower’s program.

As with so many of the programs that Simpson Marine has pioneered in Asia, this program couldn’t of come at a better time and proves the company’s prescience when catering to the yachting community’s needs. * Depending on the yacht value and credit assessment.

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ABOUT US A new generation of yachts offering a perfect balance between performance, comfort, easy handling and safety without compromise.

Elan Yachts builds some of the most competitive sailing yachts available today.

Benefiting from “Humphreys Yacht Design” Volvo Ocean Race 70 yacht designs. Elan inherits many features from these ultimate racing machines such as twin rudders, T-shaped per-

The Winter division at Elan manufactures skis and snowboards, the Marine division produces sailing yachts, while Elan Inventa is the leading brand in central Europe and the Balkans providing sports facilities with all necessary equipment. In 2010 Elan commenced cooperation with a major wind power producer; a program to be a part of the alternative energy division. All Elan’s production facilities are lo-

formance keel, chined hull for minimum drag and the latest 3D VAIL infusion technology.

With state-of-the-art deck equipment positioned for the optimum performance and a fine-tuned sail plan, every Elan Yacht offers a superb sailing experience.

Elan is a global producer and supplier of sports and leisure time activities equipment with its origins in Slovenia. The company, established in 1945, has a proud long history in the market. All Elan’s enterprises are devoted to technical development of products and progressive design through innovative approach and advanced technology. The combination of these elements provides the ultimate sporting pleasure to Elan’s customers around the world.

cated in Central Europe, nestling between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia on the Adriatic coast.

Elan owns five companies, in Canada, Germany & Austria, Switzerland and Japan.

Elan continues to develop superior products and Elan brand from its headquarters in Begunje na Gorenjskem, in the heart of northern Slovenia. The company is the strongest and most global Slovene brand and the pride of the Slovene people and its employees.

Elan is not only in the heart of Slovenia but also in the hearts of many people using Elan products around the world in more than 60 countries on all continents and now available in Thailand through Elan’s distributor Pinnacle Marine

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THE DESIGNERS HUMPHREYS YACHT DESIGN Humphreys Yacht Design have been principal designers for Elan Marine since the mid-1990s, working with Elan’s own extensive in-house engineering team. From the first relationship, the Elan 295, Rob Humphreys has been an ever-strengthening presence, consistently helping direct the company’s vision, with a range of boats that offer excellent racer-cruiser balance. It’s what Humphreys has frequently referred to as the 60/60 range, where the racing eye will focus on the boats’ obvious race-winning potential and feel the designs are biased in his direction, while the cruising temperament will see his own particular interest as being the one that commands the 60%.

The Elan range is a series of resilient cruising and racing yachts that appeals to professional and amateur sailing crews as well as families who love to holiday on the water. It combines modern technology and expertise with a respect for tradition, elegance and stylish good looks. All the yachts in the series are designed for fast passage-making, regattas and other racing events, but at the same time they are styled with comfort and safety in mind so that sailing companions — whether experienced or novice — can enjoy both the ride and the destination.

For some owners, an Elan is a first yacht or a stepping stone, while for others it is all they ever wished for. Elan also offer the Impression range, a more dedicated cruising line also designed by the Humphreys team. Despite a very impressive turn of speed these boats are designed essentially for comfort and a cruising feel-good factor, and the range has been a huge success for the company.

The Elan/Humphreys team consistently strives to explore new developments and respond to feedback from owners, so that if an owner wants to race he can win, and if he wants to cruise then he will be able to do so in a reassuring fashion, content in the knowledge that he can reel away the miles in comfort. This approach has the won the brand a high level of customer loyalty which in turn translates into a motivated and passionate design team.

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Lead-in The 14th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek took place from the 19th–23rd of July off Phuket’s east coast. The four-day four-party format has proven popular with sailors from around the globe as the fleet reached 41 boats competing across seven classes including the regatta’s largest multihull fleet ever with sailors from more than 25 countries taking part.

Kicking off the 2017/18 AYGP season, the line-up of monohulls and multihulls for this year’s award-winning Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek was impressive in both quality and diversity, with a number of newcomers from around the world joining regulars from the Asian region.

“As awareness of the event continues to grow overseas, and word of what a great place Phuket is to sail and the exceptional service provided by host venue of Cape Panwa Hotel spreads, sailors from all corners of the world are putting Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek on their must-do list of regattas in Asia,” commented Mr. Byron Jones, Managing Director of organizers Media Business Services Co. Ltd. The monohulls competed across three classes – IRC 1, IRC II and Cruising – with 17 boats from around the region taking part including a number of new comers. Five closely-matched “40-footers” will be up against Ray Roberts’ TP52 Team Hollywood, the defending champion, while in IRC II Raceweek first-timers and charter teams will be takin on the local knowledge of Niels Degenkolw’s Phoenix and Mike Downard’s Krabi Boat Lagoon Piccolo.

The racing classes read like a who’s who of the Asian sailing scene with Ray Roberts returning on his newly modified TP52 Team Hollywood (ex-Kodo, ex-Team Origin) and looking to defend his title.

The two Sydney 40’s Emagine (Scott Bradley) and Rerefine (Kenn Eyears) were on the start-line aagainst Keith Garry’s X-412 BeauX Esprits, Swan 42 Loco, Niels Degenkolw’s Phoenix and an all-female team on the Farr 1104 Sailescapes Farrgo Ladies.

Joining the IRC fleet for the first time is the Farr 40 Ramrod, skippered

by Steve McConaghy, the Ker 32 Discover Sailing Asia Getaway Ichi (ex-Foxy Lady 5, ex-KukuKerchu), skippered by Chong Wei Yong, and the Mark Mills design Meraki (ex-Ambush), skippered by Geoff Masters.

Newcomers in the Cruising fleet include the 54-foot Swan Who Dares Wins, skippered by Ian Kennedy, and the Farr 11.06 Plus 16, which has sailed up from Australia, especially to take part. They joined a strong local fleet including Chris Mitchell’s Lady Bubbly (second overall in the 2016/17 AYGP), Rick Blomfield’s Linda and Cape Panwa Hotel’s Kantus Bride among others.

Racing under NHC, the Cruising class was a mixed bag with Ian Kennedy and crew on the 54-foot Swan Who Dares Wins racing here for the first time against regulars BeauX Esprits, Lady Bubbly, Linda and Kantus Bride.

The multihull fleet was the biggest ever with a packed one-design Pulse 600 class, up to seven of the super-fast Firefly sport catamarans with crews from UK, Germany, Australia, Japan and Thailand, and an impressive Multihull Racing class including no less than seven Stealth designs from the Asia Catamarans yard. Taking on the Stealth cats is the Seacart trimaran Thor, and the Formula 40 trimaran Adrenalin.

Introduced for the first time this year is the Multihull Cruising class which sees three boats, including the return of local-build and past winner, DaVinci plus MOJO, & Siesta.

Twenty-three multihulls were on the race course – the largest multihull fleet ever – competing in four classes. The largest of the classes, Multihull Racing, sees six catamarans from the Asia Catamarans yard up against three others making for a tough nine boat class.

Two one-design multihull classes include the Firefly 850s, totaling six entries and five Corsair trimarans racing in the Pulse 600 class.

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Good wind prevails throughout

CPHPR 14 Up to 500 sailors from more than 25 countries competed at the 14th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek hosted at Cape Panwa Hotel.

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Wrapping up This was one of the best Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek’s in recent history with a full complement of races across all seven classes and some exceptionally close racing. Forecasts all predicted extremely light airs this week but when Day 1 came around, the winds arrived and put in a good showing throughout the four days to deliver some challenging, tactical and exciting racing for all.

Ray Roberts’ TP52 Team Hollywood (AUS) used their superior boat length to best effect and put in an excellent performance, winning seven from eight races and dominating IRC I. Amongst the 40-footers places changed throughout the regatta with four different boats making it onto the podium. A last-race third-place finish, the best of their series, for the Chinese crew on Ramrod was a good ending to what has been a trying series for them while East Marine Emagine (AUS) fought off the rest to secure second overall. Loco’s (SIN) late charge saw them better Rerefine (AUS) to finish third overall.

In IRC II, the racing has been exceptionally close – both on-the-water and on corrected time. While Phoenix (JPN) claimed what appeared to be an easy win with six wins from eight races on the point score, the devil was in the details with just seconds the winning margin on more than one occasion. Sailescapes Farrgo Ladies (AUS) crewed by an all-female team overpowered the rest of the class to claim second overall and the bragging rights over fellow Farr 1104, Krabi Boat Lagoon Piccolo (GBR), who finished third.

A final day final race win for Lady Bubbly (AUS) saw them wrap up the Cruising class title in style, though they didn’t have it all their own way with all five boats in the class on the podium during the four days. Fast-finisher Beaux Esprits (AUS) put in a grand stand finish, claiming second overall, helped by Kantus Bride’s (THA) second place finish in the final race which pushed down Who Dares Wins (GBR) to fourth in the race, and third overall.

Four multihull classes consisting of 24 multihulls was the largest multihull turnout of any Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek in history, and in Multihull Racing Asia Catamarans Hurricane (AUS) were true to form, winning the final race of the series and defending their title with a five-point cushion. Thor (GBR) sealed second place without racing today and although the Russian crew on Galeforce finished second in the final race, it wasn’t enough to overcome Phantom V (AUS) whose third place in the final race was enough for third overall.

A win in the final race secured DaVinci (AUS) the newly introduced Multihull Cruising class series win ahead of Mojo (AUS) in second and Siesta (AUS) third.

Twin Sharks (GBR) continued to raise the bar and stamp their superiority on the Firefly 850 class with seven wins and a DNS in the final race to claim an undefeated title – their fifth in a row! The Japanese crew on Mil Grace battled hard all week and their hard work paid off with a first-place win on the final day. This secured third place for them overall while Blue Noze (GBR) slotted into second.

In the Pulse 600 class, a strong of first places later on for Java Racing (GBR) put them in a strong position at the top going into the final day, but a poor performance by their standards on the final, finishing fourth, saw them almost throw away the title. However, their cushion was enough and they held on to win the series title by a single point at their first time of trying. Multihull Solutions H30 (AUS) pushed them all the way and had to settle for second ahead of SuDu Red (AUS) in third.

At the final prize presentations and gala dinner, organizers announced that Cape Panwa Hotel will continue as host for another two years (2018 and 2019) and the dates for 15th Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek are 18 – 22 July, 2018.

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