In the wake of the Grande 35 Metri, Azimut’s Grande 32 version is a 105-footer that exudes quality and charisma.

There’s no better time or place for yacht makers to unveil their latest creations than at the world’s most prestigious events on water at the Côte d’Azur this autumn. Here, we preview just a few of the head-turners at Cannes Yachting Festival (Sept 10-15) and Monaco Yacht Show (Sept 25-28).

MARINEMAX, THE MAJOR recreational boat and yacht retailer in the US, recently entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Fraser Worldwide from Italian-based Azimut|Benetti Group.

Over 700 yacht owners from around the world – including China – attended the Azimut Benetti Group Yachting Gala at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Porto Cervo, enjoying a lavish gala dinner and previews of Azimut’s new Grande 27 Metri and Grande 35 Metri. www.azimutyachts.com

AZIMUT YACHTS HAS REVEALED its much-anticipated Grande 35 Metri, which will be among the Italian yard’s world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival and also display alongside the 27 Metri at the Monaco Yacht Show.

FOUNDER AND MD OF ASIA’S LARGEST YACHT DEALERSHIP, MIKE SIMPSON REMAINS AS MOTIVATED AS EVER AFTER 33 YEARS LEADING SIMPSON MARINE – SO WHEN WILL HE SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE HE HAS BEEN PROMOTING FOR SO LONG?

AZIMUT YACHTS recently announced the exclusive dealership Azimut Yachts Singapore, which is part of the Italian yacht builder’s Asian distribution partnership strategy and follows the successful launch of Azimut Yachts Indonesia.

The awards ceremony in singapore honoured the hard work, dedication and passion for boating shared by all of the nominees.

The ultimate Rendez- Vous 6-11 Sept 2016.

As five-time winner of Best Asian Marina of the Year, expect nothing but the best from us, Situcted one degree north and 15 minutes away from the Equator, ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, features a beautiful marina of 270 berths and a well-appointed and bars, luxurious suite rooms, a modern spa, a well-equipped gymnasium, and a designer infinity pool, for Members and guests.

The azimut 72 flybridge is a totally new boat in terms of design and the technology adopted for the construction process and materials. By Angelo Colombo

AT THE RECENT HONG KONG International Boat Show (Dec 4-6) Azimut Yachts continued to confirm its leading position in the Hong Kong area with the presence of three new models and an event dedicated to Azimut Clients.