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).

THE WORLD’S FIRST ASYMMETRICAL YACHT design, the Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric, has recently made its first Asian appearance in Singapore after its official launch in Viareggio, Italy.

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?

ITALIAN LUXURY boatbuilder Sanlorenzo recently delivered the SD112 Kathleen, which marks the debut of the Citterio Viel studio to the yachting world, to a Scottish couple.

Following extensive research in the field of exploration vessels, Italian builder Sanlorenzo has developed, sold and built the 460 Explorer (EXP) that is 460GT and 42 metres in length.

AS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR SANLORENZO yachts in Asia, Simpson Marine recently sold the newest yacht in the Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo GRP line – the SL 78.

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.

Sanlorenzo creates a yacht dedicated to owners who want to discover the remotest places in the world in great comfort and elegance.

The ultimate Rendez- Vous 6-11 Sept 2016.

Sanlorenzo’s latest entry-level yacht should prove popular in asia – just like the builder’s other recent models. By Angelo Colombo