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).

MARCO SEGATO IS THE NEW CEO of Sanlorenzo Americas, which represents the yard in North, Central and South America.

SIMPSON MARINE has recently sold two Sanlorenzo yachts in a month, as well as three Lagoons to Thailand and Hong Kong, and a Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 to Singapore.

SANLORENZO’S AMEGLIA SHIPYARD celebrated the launch of its latest SL86, Stae, on the same day as the Italian builder’s Viareggio shipyard launched the 20th SL96, B&B.

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.

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