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Grounded Luxury

Grounded Luxury

The Peak

SEARCHING FOR A HOLIDAY AND FINDING IT AT THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS OF CHAMPERS.

ROCK STARS IN THE MAKING

ROCK STARS IN THE MAKING

The Peak

Savvy collectors are gravitating towards lesser-known gemstones with a rarity that makes them investment-worthy.

OLD SOULS

OLD SOULS

The Peak

Vintage spirits are taking over the world of drinks, with decades-old gin, liqueurs, and amari most wanted by collectors and the flavour-curious. Here’s what you need to know about this burgeoning category.

RETURN OF THE RING

RETURN OF THE RING

The Peak

Two new watches with one underrated complication.

PRIME MOVER

PRIME MOVER

The Peak

An orbiting celestial canopy takes the grande maison’s grand complication to greater heights

ALWAYS ON THE MOVE

ALWAYS ON THE MOVE

The Peak

The head of Montblanc on why it is poised for success in a world still in stasis.

BEYOND A PASSING PHASE

BEYOND A PASSING PHASE

The Peak

In just a few months, the pandemic has changed how we work and play. Collectors tell The Peak about how the ways they appreciate watches have been transformed in a time of tumult.

CHAIN REACTION

CHAIN REACTION

The Peak

Works of sculptural art, metal-bracelet models continue to thrive in the horological universe.

LEADING LIGHTS

LEADING LIGHTS

The Peak

New ways in which fine watches are looking to make an impression in the dark.

HAUTE BIJOUX

HAUTE BIJOUX

Harper's Bazaar

The latest and most talked-about collections

LIGHTNESS OF BEING

LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Harper's Bazaar

Lessons in elegance, these jewelled creations make a sophisticated statement on timeless design.

SUCCESSION

SUCCESSION

Female

Can heritage be sexy? Should we really prioritise staples over new designs post-crisis? Is purchasing that classic luxury watch indeed a wise investment especially now? Pierre Rainero – image, style and heritage director of Cartier, where he’s been working at since 1984 – gives Keng Yang Shuen an exclusive (and sometimes surprising) lesson on economics and the value of time.

WELCOME BACK, YOUR MAJESTY

WELCOME BACK, YOUR MAJESTY

Female

French jeweller Chaumet reopens its historical flagship boutique that’s fit for royalty

The Deconstructed Bracelet Timepiece

The Deconstructed Bracelet Timepiece

Her World

Ultra-feminine yet edgy, the new Maillon de Cartier makes a great investment piece.

TIME IS THE GREATEST LUXURY

TIME IS THE GREATEST LUXURY

The Peak

Joan Chang transformed Lloyd’s Inn and repositioned the real estate brands under her family’s Macly Group. The 30-year-old writes about what luxury means to her.

Full Of Heart

Full Of Heart

Her World

Luxury watch and jewellery brands are doing their part to give back to society and make ethically responsible decisions.

TO MUM WITH LOVE

TO MUM WITH LOVE

Harper's Bazaar

It's a time for family and cherishing loved ones. So what better way to show Mum how much she means to you than with a gift that stands the test of time?

HAUTE BIJOUX

HAUTE BIJOUX

Harper's Bazaar

The latest and most talked-about collections.

HIS AND HERS

HIS AND HERS

Harper's Bazaar

Sharing is caring— and on that note, you just doubled your golden bounty. Now that’s chic.

FARMING IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLE

FARMING IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLE

The Peak

More top chefs are turning to urban farming for sustainability, quality control and community health – but not at the expense of luxury.

MR BRIGHTSIDE

MR BRIGHTSIDE

Female

IN THE OVER THREE DECADES HE’S SPENT AS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MAX MARA, IAN GRIFFITHS HAS ALWAYS IMBUED HIS COLLECTIONS FOR THE ITALIAN LUXURY LABEL WITH A SENSE OF POSITIVITY.

THE LUXURY LARDER

THE LUXURY LARDER

The Peak

Stash these products in the pantry for your most indulgent meals of 2020.

HERITAGE HIDEAWAY

HERITAGE HIDEAWAY

The Peak

History meets hospitality at this luxury heritage hotel in Sentosa.

YOUR DESTINY IN 2020

YOUR DESTINY IN 2020

Harper's Bazaar

The Year of the Rat comes with new beginnings, and with that, consider new opportunities and challenges as the shift in Qi permeates through 2020. Find out what you can expect and design a grand year for yourself. By Dato Joey Yap

WATCHES THAT WOW

WATCHES THAT WOW

Harper's Bazaar

Dubbed the Oscars of the watchmaking world, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie awards are the most coveted in the industry. Take a look at five of the winners.

HAUTE BIJOUX

HAUTE BIJOUX

Harper's Bazaar

The latest and most talked-about collections

ROLE PLAY

ROLE PLAY

Harper's Bazaar

Explore the duality of the sexes by going minimal with a graphic watch or dialing up the drama with ladylike stunners dripping with diamonds.

PASSIONS OF THE PAST

PASSIONS OF THE PAST

The Peak

Two watches, two distinct takes on vintage military chic.

HUMAN TOUCH

HUMAN TOUCH

The Peak

To make a truly exceptional timepiece, this brand did away with modern machinery.

ETCHED IN TIME

ETCHED IN TIME

The Peak

Guilloche – the art of decorative engraving with a rose engine lathe – lends a distinctive character to these faces.

RODENT REVOLUTION

RODENT REVOLUTION

The Peak

If anyone can make a watch with a rat on it not look cheesy, it’s these watchmakers.

WHIFF OF LUXURY

WHIFF OF LUXURY

The Peak

Will the fashion industry’s foray into designer fragrances be enough to keep sales up?

FACETS OF TIME

FACETS OF TIME

The Peak

Industrial designers imbue a watch retailer’s anniversary showcase with cross-disciplinary charm.

SCENTS FOR EVERY PERSONALITY

SCENTS FOR EVERY PERSONALITY

Her World

Make a statement with this range of unique fragrances from Ange Gardien Paris.

Works Of Art

Works Of Art

Harper's Bazaar

GRAFF PRESENTS.

TRAINING DAY

TRAINING DAY

Harper's Bazaar

Take it to the limit with Chanel’s J12 timepieces—where form and function push all boundaries.

A NEW DAWN

A NEW DAWN

Harper's Bazaar

In Hong Kong for the Asian preview of Tiffany & Co.’s 2019 Blue Book Collection, Chief Gemologist Melvyn Kirtley tells us about the science behind the Tiffany magic. By Charmaine Ho

HAUTE BIJOUX

HAUTE BIJOUX

Harper's Bazaar

The latest and most talked-about collections.

PROM QUEENS

PROM QUEENS

Harper's Bazaar

The most audacious jewels from Gucci’s High Jewellery debut are worn with daring and panache by the most fabulous femmes.

FOR KING AND COUNTRY

FOR KING AND COUNTRY

Harper's Bazaar

Guard these jewels and precious watches with a dash of daring.

MARCH TO YOUR OWN BEAT

MARCH TO YOUR OWN BEAT

Harper's Bazaar

AUDEMARS PIGUET PRESENTS.

SENSE OF  PLACE

SENSE OF PLACE

Asia Spa

The InterContinental-ANA Ishigaki Resort presents laidback, luxury living in beguiling lands that time almost forgot. Writer Elle Kwan Place

MAGIC CARPET

MAGIC CARPET

The Peak

Modern luxury floor covering – with health benefits.

Lone Luxury

Lone Luxury

Home & Decor

Lynn Tan discovers what a bachelor can get away with when designing his personal domain.

AN ICON REFRESHED

AN ICON REFRESHED

The Peak

Preserving a treasured heritage while updating it with a forward-looking mindset has crystallised Raffles Hotel into a space of timeless luxury.

TWO OF A KIND

TWO OF A KIND

The Peak

A pair of casks that theoretically should have clashed, wound up creating a whisky of exceptional character.

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY

The Peak

It’s not just the nose that knows. For this leading French fragrance company, it’s just as important to catch the eye.

How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Asia Spa

Summer scents inspired by the great outdoors.

The Hidden Benefits Of Biophilia

The Hidden Benefits Of Biophilia

Asia Spa

Biophilia––bringing the outdoors in––is a popular trend in spas across the world. A little research into the benefits on body, mind and soul, explains why.

Makes Scents

Makes Scents

Asia Spa

Let scent be your guide to with Elemental Herbology’s Tailored Treatments at Hyatt Regency’s Melo Spa.

A STUDIED JOY

A STUDIED JOY

The Peak

A guide for first-time buyers of a luxury boat.

THE GOOD LIFE

THE GOOD LIFE

The Peak

To entice the next generation of luxury-home buyers, Thai property developer Sansiri is rolling out exceptional lifestyle experiences.

Stella  McCartney: The Designer Who Made Luxury Sustainable

Stella McCartney: The Designer Who Made Luxury Sustainable

Her World

Before being a vegetarian was trendy, before being kind to animals was the thing to do, before climate change became a contentious issue, and before fashion had to clean up its act in every way, Stella McCartney was committed to fashion sustainability.

IN LIVING COLOUR

IN LIVING COLOUR

Home & Decor

Fashion designer Frederick Lee takes you on a tour of his studio.

THE GREAT MADRAS

THE GREAT MADRAS

Home & Decor

A hotel and hostel in Little India.

CASUAL COMFORT

CASUAL COMFORT

Home & Decor

Sit back, relax and set your mind at ease with Muji’s delectable range of contemporary furnishing ideas.

DESIGNS FOR LIFE

DESIGNS FOR LIFE

Home & Decor

Not one to shirk a difficult challenge, London-based, GhanaianBritish architect David Adjaye is redefining the meaning of social architecture through changing the city’s landscape. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle gets up-close with the man of the moment.

TERENCE CHAN

TERENCE CHAN

Home & Decor

AT HOME IN THE OFFICE WITH.

CARTE BLANCHE

CARTE BLANCHE

Home & Decor

Teresa Sapey’s home is a designer masterpiece bathed in light and bold strokes of white. LYNN TAN discovers what makes this work of art so unforgettable.

LIVING ART

LIVING ART

Home & Decor

This futuristic-looking home is a colossal sculpture that houses generous spaces and elements inspired by fengshui principles. LYNN TAN finds out more from Mercurio Design Lab.

NOT YOUR PARENTS’ COUNTRY CLUB

NOT YOUR PARENTS’ COUNTRY CLUB

Female

Designer interiors, hip F&B outlets, the trendiest fitness classes and, most importantly, a vibrant crowd to mingle with – the latest members’ clubs in Singapore are your antidote to social media and a life spent on a smartphone. Karen Tee reports.

SAIL AWAY

SAIL AWAY

Home & Decor

EDITOR’S CHOICE

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Home & Decor

SILVER AWARD

ALEN 45 DAYBOAT LAUNCHED IN ISTANBUL

ALEN 45 DAYBOAT LAUNCHED IN ISTANBUL

Asia Pacific Boating

TURKISH YACHT BUILDER Alen Yacht recently launched the Alen 45 dayboat, designed by the shipyard in Istanbul.

RUSSIAN TRIUMPH AT GIRAGLIA ROLEX CUP

RUSSIAN TRIUMPH AT GIRAGLIA ROLEX CUP

Asia Pacific Boating

65th Giraglia Rolex Cup, France/Italy; June 9-17 2017. FRECCIA ROSSA, a Russian-crewed TP52 owned by Vadim Yakimenko, secured overall victory at the 65th Giraglia Rolex Cup, earning a Rolex timepiece at the Yacht Club Italiano in Genoa.

START ME UP!

START ME UP!

Asia Pacific Boating

CONSIDERING BUYING YOUR FIRST BOAT AND DON’T HAVE A BIG BUDGET? APB PRESENTS MODELS STARTING FROM UNDER US$50,000 UP TO US$200,000 – INCLUDING DELIVERY TO ASIA.

PRINCESS & PARTNERS

PRINCESS & PARTNERS

Asia Pacific Boating

IN AUGUST 2016, Princess became the first luxury yacht manufacturer to officially collaborate with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), helping the charity support and sustain marine environments for future generations.

Beneteau Shows Oceanis 51.1, Gt50 in Cannes

Beneteau Shows Oceanis 51.1, Gt50 in Cannes

Asia Pacific Boating

Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Hard Top.

GULF CLIENT FAVOURS FOURTH GULF CRAFT

GULF CLIENT FAVOURS FOURTH GULF CRAFT

Asia Pacific Boating

A REPEAT CLIENT from the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region has taken delivery of a Majesty 155, Sehamia, his fourth yacht by UAE-based shipyard Gulf Craft. The superyacht was named Best Asian Built Yacht at this year’s Asia Boating Awards in Singapore organised by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines.

SIMPSON SELLS SANLORENZOS, LAGOONS, BENETEAU

SIMPSON SELLS SANLORENZOS, LAGOONS, BENETEAU

Asia Pacific Boating

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.

BENETTI MEDITERRANEO 116’ SOLD TO HONG KONG

BENETTI MEDITERRANEO 116’ SOLD TO HONG KONG

Asia Pacific Boating

BENETTI HAS announced the sale of its fourth Mediterraneo 116’ (BM004), which was sold to a Hong Kong businessman through Benetti Asia with the support of Asia Yacht Management Company (AYM).

AQUILA POWER CATAMARANS BUILDS 100TH BOAT

AQUILA POWER CATAMARANS BUILDS 100TH BOAT

Asia Pacific Boating

CHINESE SHIPYARD Aquila Power Catamarans has built its 100th boat, an Aquila 44, a model that was named Best New Multihull 40-49ft in the 2014 AIM Media Editor’s Choice Awards.

JEANNEAU 51 SOLD TO CHINA FOR CRUISING, PRINCESS PROUD OF HONG KONG RENDEZVOUS

JEANNEAU 51 SOLD TO CHINA FOR CRUISING, PRINCESS PROUD OF HONG KONG RENDEZVOUS

Asia Pacific Boating

JEANNEAU’S CHINESE DEALER, Speedo Marine, recently sold its first Jeanneau 51 into China, marking the fourth unit sold into the Asia Pacific. The vessel will be delivered in January 2018 and used privately by the owner and his family to cruise around the world.

SPANISH SET BAR AHEAD OF VOLVO OCEAN RACE

SPANISH SET BAR AHEAD OF VOLVO OCEAN RACE

Asia Pacific Boating

SPANISH TEAM MAPFRE won overall Leg Zero honours ahead of China’s Dongfeng Race Team in the build-up to the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race, which starts from Alicante, Spain on October 22. 13th Volvo Ocean Race – Leg Zero; August 2-16, 2017

GREEN TEAM

GREEN TEAM

Asia Pacific Boating

FOUR-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST BEN AINSLIE HAS CREATED HIS DREAM SAILING TEAM WITH A SHADE OF GREEN.

OWNERS FIRST

OWNERS FIRST

Asia Pacific Boating

BEST KNOWN FOR REPRESENTING PRINCESS YACHTS, BOAT LAGOON YACHTING IS RENOWNED FOR ITS SPECTACULAR BOAT SHOW DISPLAYS AND POPULAR RENDEZVOUS.

KING OF PRINCESS

KING OF PRINCESS

Asia Pacific Boating

IN ONLY HIS SECOND YEAR AS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF PRINCESS YACHTS, FORMER McLAREN AUTOMOTIVE BOSS ANTONY SHERIFF IS OVERSEEING A “HUGE TRANSFORMATION” AT THE BRITISH YARD AND “VERY DIFFERENT” CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2018.

Beneteau Oceanis 35.1

Beneteau Oceanis 35.1

Asia Pacific Boating

Beneteau’s Oceanis range continues reinventing itself to appeal to a wider audience and the new Oceanis 35.1 epitomises this approach with a revamp of this Finot-Conq hull originally launched in 2015. The main changes to this twin-rudder cruiser is the sail plan moved aft, to balance the boat better, plus inside, where in addition to the longitudinal galley there is a now an L-shaped galley on the port side.

Bavaria S30 Open

Bavaria S30 Open

Asia Pacific Boating

The deep hull of the sporty new Bavaria 30 Open packs a lot into its 30 feet, mainly due to its tall topsides, clever use of deck space and a smart hull design in stable sandwich construction. Key features include the petrol Mercruiser inboard while inside there is a double cabin plus a convertible dinette that becomes a double bed with enclosed bathroom.

PRIDE OF PLYMOUTH

PRIDE OF PLYMOUTH

Asia Pacific Boating

AFTER CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2015, PRINCESS YACHTS IS QUIETLY EMBARKING ON A BOLD NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH WHILE STAYING TRUE TO ITS ‘CRAFTED IN PLYMOUTH’ HERITAGE.

SLENDER BEAUTY

SLENDER BEAUTY

Asia Pacific Boating

RESPONDING TO THE GROWING FASHION FOR SPORTS COUPES, THE S VERSION OF THE PROVEN PRESTIGE 680 SHOWS A SLEEK PROFILE BUT WITH ADDED BENEFITS.

RED ALERT

RED ALERT

Asia Pacific Boating

GAME CHANGER? RULE BREAKER? DOMINATOR CERTAINLY DECIDED TO DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY WITH THE FORWARDTHINKING 28M ILUMEN.

Damen 75m Seaxplorer Set for 2020

Damen 75m Seaxplorer Set for 2020

Asia Pacific Boating

DUTCH SHIPBUILDER DAMEN – in cooperation with luxury yacht builder Amels (owned by Damen) – announced the sale of its second SeaX plorer, a highly customised 75m luxury expedition yacht designed to support heli-skiing, diving and other tropical and polar adventures.

Two Choppers for 139m Project Redwood

Two Choppers for 139m Project Redwood

Asia Pacific Boating

NUVOLARI-LENARD has released design details of the 139m Project Redwood, which is currently being built by German shipyard Lurssen and scheduled for delivery in 2019.

Fast Displacement Xl-300 Concept Unveiled

Fast Displacement Xl-300 Concept Unveiled

Asia Pacific Boating

DUTCH FIRM VAN OOSSANEN NAVAL ARCHITECTURE has joined forces with Milanese designer Federico Fiorentino for a new 47.5m motor yacht concept called Fast Displacement XL-300 Sport.

Italy’s Crn Sizing Up 50m Superconero

Italy’s Crn Sizing Up 50m Superconero

Asia Pacific Boating

ITALY’S CRN is currently building the custom 50m steel and aluminium super yacht Superconero, which is scheduled to launch late next year.

Taiwan’s Horizon Adds 67-footer to V Series

Taiwan’s Horizon Adds 67-footer to V Series

Asia Pacific Boating

TAIWAN’S HORIZON YACHT has revealed details of its new V67, an entry-level addition to the V series created in collaboration with designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett (JQB).

Damen’s 55m New Frontiers Takes to Water

Damen’s 55m New Frontiers Takes to Water

Asia Pacific Boating

HOLLAND’S DAMEN YACHTS recently launched the 55m New Frontiers from its Yacht Support range and is scheduled to deliver her in September before the 181-footer exhibits at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 27-30.

Sunseeker to Shine in Cannes, Southampton

Sunseeker to Shine in Cannes, Southampton

Asia Pacific Boating

Sunseeker Predator 57 MK II.

Princess 62 Primed for Double Debut

Princess 62 Primed for Double Debut

Asia Pacific Boating

Princess 62

Azimut to Stage Four Premieres in Cannes

Azimut to Stage Four Premieres in Cannes

Asia Pacific Boating

AZIMUT YACHTS will stage the world premieres of its Grande 27 Metri, Grande 35 Metri, S7 and 60 Fly bridge at the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17).

Ferretti Launches 780, 920 in Cattolica

Ferretti Launches 780, 920 in Cattolica

Asia Pacific Boating

FERRETTI YACHTS launched the first FY780 in Cattolica before the Italian yard later launched the FY920 at the same facility, which is dedicated to the builder’s fly bridge yachts from 75-96ft.

Sunreef Shows Second Supreme 68 Power Cat

Sunreef Shows Second Supreme 68 Power Cat

Asia Pacific Boating

SUN REEF YACHTS will stage the international premiere of its Supreme 68 Power catamaran at the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17) alongside the custom Sun reef 62 Adea and Sun reef 74 Calmao, both launched this year.

Jeanneau to Showcase Seven New Models

Jeanneau to Showcase Seven New Models

Asia Pacific Boating

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.

Prestige Premieres Four New Motoryachts

Prestige Premieres Four New Motoryachts

Asia Pacific Boating

Prestige 630S.

Lagoon Powers Forward With Seventy 8

Lagoon Powers Forward With Seventy 8

Asia Pacific Boating

LAGOON WILL DEBUT its new flagship, the Seventy 8 power catamaran, and stage world premieres of the Lagoon 50 and 40 sailing cats at the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17).

Cnb Launches First 66-footer

Cnb Launches First 66-footer

Asia Pacific Boating

CNB LAUNCHED its first 66, Althane, in its Bordeaux shipyard and will exhibit the new sailing yacht at the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17).

Majesty 100 Heads to Cannes, Monaco

Majesty 100 Heads to Cannes, Monaco

Asia Pacific Boating

GULF CRAFT’S first Majesty 100, Nahar, will make its European debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17) and then also exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show (September 27-30), displaying alongside the Majesty 110 at both shows.

Horizon Tailors Second Fd85 for Europe

Horizon Tailors Second Fd85 for Europe

Asia Pacific Boating

TAILORED TO THE European market, hull two of the Horizon FD85 will make its European debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17).

Numarine Unveils 32xp in Turkey

Numarine Unveils 32xp in Turkey

Asia Pacific Boating

TURKISH SHIPYARD NUMARINE launched its first 32XP in Istanbul in the presence of the yacht’s owner, the shipyard’s repeat client who ordered the yacht in June 2016.

BIGGER & BETTER

BIGGER & BETTER

Asia Pacific Boating

NAMED GIO CHI THE BY HER NEW OWNER, THE FIRST CODECASA 43 IN THE VINTAGE SERIES BUILDS SUPERBLY ON HER 42M PREDECESSORS WITH A PORTUGUESE BRIDGE, SUN-DECK JACUZZI AND TOMMASO SPADOLINI INTERIOR.

Riva Onboard for Ferrari Win at Monaco GP

Riva Onboard for Ferrari Win at Monaco GP

Asia Pacific Boating

RIVA PUBLICISED its sponsorship renewal of Scuderia Ferrari for the 20-race Formula One World Championship at the iconic Monaco Grand Prix and proved a lucky charm as Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen finished first and second.

SANLORENZO SX88 TO SHINE AT CANNES

SANLORENZO SX88 TO SHINE AT CANNES

Asia Pacific Boating

SANLORENZO WILL PRESENT the first hull of its new SX88 – with an interior by renowned Italian designer Piero Lissoni.

SATURA’S TUXEDO FLOATS SEA POOL CONCEPT

SATURA’S TUXEDO FLOATS SEA POOL CONCEPT

Asia Pacific Boating

SATURA STUDIO has unveiled its design concept for the 48m motoryacht Tuxedo.

BENETTI CUSTOMISES 47m M/Y FOR REPEAT CLIENT

BENETTI CUSTOMISES 47m M/Y FOR REPEAT CLIENT

Asia Pacific Boating

BENETTI IS BUILDING a 47m custom superyacht with a displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure for a repeat client.

PORSCHE STYLES DYNAMIQ LIMITED SERIES

PORSCHE STYLES DYNAMIQ LIMITED SERIES

Asia Pacific Boating

MONACO-BASED DYNAMIQ YACHTS has teamed up with Studio F.A. Porsche to create the limited-edition Grand Turismo Transatlantic (GTT) series of all-aluminium superyachts.

SEASENSE STARS IN BENETTI LAUNCHES

SEASENSE STARS IN BENETTI LAUNCHES

Asia Pacific Boating

BENETTI HAS LAUNCHED the custom 220ft Seasense, which will have its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show.

AZIMUT SHOWS 35m GRANDE FLAGSHIP

AZIMUT SHOWS 35m GRANDE FLAGSHIP

Asia Pacific Boating

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.

AMELS 55m LILI TAKES TO WATER

AMELS 55m LILI TAKES TO WATER

Asia Pacific Boating

AMELS HAS LAUNCHED the 180 Limited Editions Lili, which was delivered just over 12 months after her sale in May 2016.

QUIET AT HOME WITH HYBRID PROPULSION

QUIET AT HOME WITH HYBRID PROPULSION

Asia Pacific Boating

HEESEN YACHTS LAUNCHED the first fast displacement yacht with hybrid propulsion at a ceremony at the Dutch shipyard’s facility in Oss, where the owner christened the 50m aluminium motoryacht Home.

TURKEY’S TURQUOISE PRESENTS 47m RAZAN

TURKEY’S TURQUOISE PRESENTS 47m RAZAN

Asia Pacific Boating

TURQUOISE YACHTS has delivered the 47m Razan, which the Turkish shipyard plans to present at the upcoming shows in Cannes, Monaco and Fort Lauderdale.

SANLORENZO LAUNCHES LATEST 460EXP

SANLORENZO LAUNCHES LATEST 460EXP

Asia Pacific Boating

SANLORENZO HAS LAUNCHED Ocean’s Four, the third hull of the award-winning 460Explorer series, at its La Spezia headquarters and Sim Sim, the 14th model of the SD126 line, at its Viareggio shipyard.

CDM CELEBRATES THIRD 102’ DARWIN EXPLORER

CDM CELEBRATES THIRD 102’ DARWIN EXPLORER

Asia Pacific Boating

CANTIERE DELLE MARCHE (CdM) recently celebrated the launch of Galego in its Ancona shipyard, the third unit in the 102ft Darwin Class explorer yacht series after Acala and Babbo.

HEYSEA ASTERIA 96 SETTLES IN SHENZHEN

HEYSEA ASTERIA 96 SETTLES IN SHENZHEN

Asia Pacific Boating

Chinese builder Heysea Yachts has delivered the first unit of its Asteria 96 line as well as a new Zoom 76 to Shenzhen Bay Marina Club, where both yachts will be based.

POLAND’S SUNREEF DELIVERS 88 DOUBLE DECK

POLAND’S SUNREEF DELIVERS 88 DOUBLE DECK

Asia Pacific Boating

POLISH SHIPYARD SUNREEF YACHTS delivered its custom-built 88 Double Deck sailing catamaran in June.

AQUA LUNA

AQUA LUNA

Asia Pacific Boating

Named after the Cheung Chau island pirate and also known as Cheung Po Tsai in Cantonese, Aqua Luna II joins her predecessor by offering cruises in Victoria Harbour, Stanley and Cheung Chau.

AMELS’ BIGGEST HIT

AMELS’ BIGGEST HIT

Asia Pacific Boating

THE TWO OWNERS OF THE 65M IMAGINE BROUGHT BACK THE HIT COMBINATION OF AMELS, TIM HEYWOOD AND ANDREW WINCH TO CREATE THE 83M HERE COMES THE SUN – THE DUTCH YARD’S BIGGEST BUILD YET.

ASIAN OWNERS

ASIAN OWNERS

Asia Pacific Boating

A LARGE OWNERS’ GROUP throughout Asia allows sailors to rendezvous through the Lagoon Escapades - friendly regattas held around the world including Hong Kong and the Philippines.

LAGOON STRIKES GOLD

LAGOON STRIKES GOLD

Asia Pacific Boating

WITH ITS SEVENTY 7, LAGOON HAS CREATED BOTH A FLAGSHIP FOR FARAWAY PLACES AND A LUXURIOUS PARTY BOAT – AND ORDER BOOKS ARE ALREADY FULL UNTIL 2021.

SUNREEF SAILS AGAIN IN SINGAPORE

SUNREEF SAILS AGAIN IN SINGAPORE

Asia Pacific Boating

POLISH BUILDER SUNREEF YACHTS HAS ANOTHER HAPPY OWNER IN ANTHONY LIM, THE CHANGI SAILING CLUB COMMODORE WHO HAS EXCITING PLANS FOR HIS CUSTOM 62ft SAILING CAT ANNETTE2.

Luxury Water Rocket

Luxury Water Rocket

Asia Pacific Boating

NEW FOR 2017, THE PRINCESS S60 SHONE AT THE SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW AND HAS BEEN ROARING AROUND THE LION CITY EVER SINCE.

Sustainable Sailing

Sustainable Sailing

Asia Pacific Boating

SEVEN TENTHS OF OUR PLANET IS COVERED BY WATER THAT SUSTAINS BOTH US AND MARINE LIFE, YET SEAS ARE DROWNING UNDER A TSUNAMI OF POLLUTION THAT THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTES TO.

Absolute 58 Fly Shares Debut in Hong Kong

Absolute 58 Fly Shares Debut in Hong Kong

Asia Pacific Boating

ABSOLUTE YACHTS staged the global debut of its 58 Fly in both Trieste, Italy, and Hong Kong simultaneously in May, broadcasting the occasion on Facebook Live.

Dilbar Dominates World Superyacht Awards

Dilbar Dominates World Superyacht Awards

Asia Pacific Boating

LURSSEN’S 156M Dilbar was the big winner at the 12th World Superyacht Awards in Florence where the 15,917gt German giant was named Motor Yacht of the Year, an award contested by winners of the other motor yacht categories.

Asia Yachting Stages Show Out at Sea

Asia Yachting Stages Show Out at Sea

Asia Pacific Boating

ASIA YACHTING created a stir in Hong Kong’s yachting circles by gathering nine of its brokerage yachts for a weekend brokerage boat show out in the middle of the sea at Repulse Bay – reputed to be the first show of its kind in Greater China.

Asiamarine Sells Sunseeker 95 to Philippines

Asiamarine Sells Sunseeker 95 to Philippines

Asia Pacific Boating

ASIAMARINE HAS SOLD a new Sunseeker 95 Yacht to the Philippines, marking the largest sale from the British shipyard to the country.

Ferretti Yachts 450 Honoured in China

Ferretti Yachts 450 Honoured in China

Asia Pacific Boating

HAVING MADE ITS DEBUT in the Asia-Pacific region and the US in recent months, the Ferretti Yachts 450 was named as Best Motor Yacht.

Strong Sales at Sanctuary Cove

Strong Sales at Sanctuary Cove

Asia Pacific Boating

29th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show; May 25-28, 2017

FERRETTI YACHTS 920 SET FOR SEPTEMBER

FERRETTI YACHTS 920 SET FOR SEPTEMBER

Asia Pacific Boating

FERRETTI YACHTS HAS RELEASED the design and details of its new 920, which is currently being built at the Italian builder’s Cattolica (Rimini) shipyard and set to launch in September. The 92-footer is Ferretti Yachts’ second new model of the year, following the FY780.

CRN ADDS FIVE-DECK 62m TO CURRENT BUILDS

CRN ADDS FIVE-DECK 62m TO CURRENT BUILDS

Asia Pacific Boating

CRN HAS UNVEILED a new 62m, five-deck motoryacht – the yard’s hull number 137 – with engineering by CRN’s Ancona-based Technical Department and exterior concept and interior design by renowned Italian firm Nuvolari-Lenard.

NAUCRATES 85 TO SUPPORT MEGAYACHTS

NAUCRATES 85 TO SUPPORT MEGAYACHTS

Asia Pacific Boating

THE NAUCRATES 85, part of the new Ductor Series by Italy’s Cheyenne Yachts, has been designed principally by Italian design studio Green Yachts to be used as a pilot, escort or support vessel for megayachts. The yacht is built with a steel hull with aluminium superstructure, and provides a helicopter landing pad in the stern.

FERGUSON HILL FH001 HORN SPEAKER

FERGUSON HILL FH001 HORN SPEAKER

Asia Pacific Boating

The transparent Ferguson Hill FH001 Horn Speaker is a major feature of any indoor or outdoor area.

GIAMBOI DESIGNS 118ft POWER CAT EGO

GIAMBOI DESIGNS 118ft POWER CAT EGO

Asia Pacific Boating

ITALIAN DESIGNER MAURO GIAMBOI has created the 118ft power catamaran Ego, inspired by his previous award-winning Curvelle Quaranta design and elements of Italian cars.

BUGATTI’S SUPERCAR-INSPIRED NINIETTE 66

BUGATTI’S SUPERCAR-INSPIRED NINIETTE 66

Asia Pacific Boating

SPORTS CAR BRAND BUGATTI and motoryacht builder Palmer Johnson have collaborated on the Bugatti Niniette 66, the first in a new series of yachts from 50-80ft.

SUNREEF UNLEASHES 40 OPEN POWER CAT

SUNREEF UNLEASHES 40 OPEN POWER CAT

Asia Pacific Boating

POLISH BUILDER SUNREEF YACHTS has added the speedy 40 Open Sunreef Power day cruiser to its range of luxury multihulls. Hull number one of the planing version is under construction, while the yard also offers a hydrofoil version.

FUTURE IS HERE

FUTURE IS HERE

Asia Pacific Boating

Engineered in collaboration with Intel, Tag Heuer’s connected watch features a GPS, an NFC sensor for payments, high-definition AMOLED screen and a plethora of customisable Tag Heuer dials.

LURSSEN’S 120m PROJECT THUNDER SET FOR ASIA

LURSSEN’S 120m PROJECT THUNDER SET FOR ASIA

Asia Pacific Boating

GERMAN GIANT LURSSEN had a busy month recently, launching the 74m Aurora on March 11, the Asia-destined 120m-plus Project Thunder on April 3 and the 85m Areti on April 10.

FASHION STATEMENT

FASHION STATEMENT

Asia Pacific Boating

Though displaying hours, minutes, moon phases, second time zone, day/night indication and perpetual calendar, the all blue-clad timepiece still retains a sense of light and airy grace wrapped by a platinum case.

READY TO RUMBLE

READY TO RUMBLE

Asia Pacific Boating

The watchmaker reinterprets one of its vintage pieces from the 50s in tribute to brand CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter’s diving career.

THE BIG DAY

THE BIG DAY

Asia Pacific Boating

Following the yellow Rolesor and the Everose Rolesor versions introduced last year, the new Datejust 41 is now available in 904L steel and white Rolesor.

THE IMPRESSION-MAKER

THE IMPRESSION-MAKER

Asia Pacific Boating

THOUGH THE ROLEX NAME is synonymous with technological functions, it can also be daringly playful.

AURORA ATTRACTS 400 GUESTS, 500 BALLOONS

AURORA ATTRACTS 400 GUESTS, 500 BALLOONS

Asia Pacific Boating

ITALIAN BUILDER ROSSINAVI launched the 49m Aurora at its shipyard in Viareggio in April, having launched the 50m Endeavour II in Pisa earlier in the year.

NEW INTERIORS FOR PERSHING 82VHP, 74

NEW INTERIORS FOR PERSHING 82VHP, 74

Asia Pacific Boating

ITALIAN YARD PERSHING has launched the new versions of its 82 Very High Performance (VHP) and 74, both with fresh interiors created by Fulvio De Simoni in partnership with the Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee and Engineering Department.

DAMEN’S 70m GAME CHANGER OFFERS SUPPORT

DAMEN’S 70m GAME CHANGER OFFERS SUPPORT

Asia Pacific Boating

DUTCH SHIPBUILDER DAMEN has launched Game Changer, a 70m Yacht Support vessel (227ft) with a helicopter hangar. Game Changer is Damen’s fourth Yacht Support vessel in the 70m segment following the delivery of Intrepid, 6711 and Garcon.

SANLORENZO LAUNCHES 86, 96 ON SAME DAY

SANLORENZO LAUNCHES 86, 96 ON SAME DAY

Asia Pacific Boating

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.

ASTON MARTIN 37 MAKES AMERICAN DEBUT

ASTON MARTIN 37 MAKES AMERICAN DEBUT

Asia Pacific Boating

THE FIRST ASTON MARTIN powerboat, the AM37 built by Quintessence Yachts, made its American debut at this year’s Yachts Miami Beach in conjunction with the shipyard’s US representative Mercury Marine.

ASIA YACHTING BRINGS MCY TO PHILIPPINES

ASIA YACHTING BRINGS MCY TO PHILIPPINES

Asia Pacific Boating

ASIA YACHTING has expanded its representation of Monte Carlo Yachts (MCY) to the Philippines, where the Hong Kong-based company is also expanding its brokerage business.

PRINCESS PARTNERS WITH BENTLEY MOTORSPORT

PRINCESS PARTNERS WITH BENTLEY MOTORSPORT

Asia Pacific Boating

PRINCESS YACHTS has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Bentley Motorsport, which will see the two global brands partner together in motorsport activities around the world.

GULF CRAFT SHOWS 16 YACHTS IN QATAR

GULF CRAFT SHOWS 16 YACHTS IN QATAR

Asia Pacific Boating

UAE BUILDER Gulf Craft recently presented 16 yachts and boats ranging from 31-125ft at its sixth annual Exclusive Preview event at The Pearl – Qatar.

BMW

BMW

Asia Pacific Boating

BMW5 Series makes a landing in Hong Kong, marking a new era for the 45-year-old business sedan.

MAG BAY APPOINTS SKY MARINE AS THAILAND DEALER

MAG BAY APPOINTS SKY MARINE AS THAILAND DEALER

Asia Pacific Boating

AMERICAN BOAT BUILDER Mag Bay Yachts Inc. has appointed Phuket-based Sky Marine Group as its first dealer in Asia, who represents the shipyard throughout Thailand. Both companies share the same vision of bringing the finest boats to Thailand.

SIMPSON MARINE SELLS FIRST LAGOON 630 MY TO INDONESIA

SIMPSON MARINE SELLS FIRST LAGOON 630 MY TO INDONESIA

Asia Pacific Boating

ASIAN DEALERSHIP SIMPSON MARINE has recently sold the first Lagoon 630 Motoryacht to Jakarta, Indonesia. The yacht will be delivered in March 2017 and will be used privately by its Owner and friends to cruise around the waters of Indonesia.

MARINA AT CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR DELIVERS 30,000 GALLONS OF FUEL TO 66M FEADSHIP

MARINA AT CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR DELIVERS 30,000 GALLONS OF FUEL TO 66M FEADSHIP

Asia Pacific Boating

THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN’S largest fuel tank – the Marina at Christophe Harbour – has delivered 30,000 gallons of fuel to its first customer, a 66-metre Feadship motoryacht with 18 crewmembers fresh from an Atlantic crossing. It was the largest bunkering session for a yacht in St Kitts, which took only around four hours.

MIKE HORN’S POLE2POLE EXPEDITION PARTNERS WITH OFFICINE PANERAI

MIKE HORN’S POLE2POLE EXPEDITION PARTNERS WITH OFFICINE PANERAI

Asia Pacific Boating

SPORTS WATCHMAKING BRAND Officine Panerai has become the partner of the Pole2Pole expedition, the two-year project of circumnavigating the globe through land and sea, passing through the two poles, led by Swiss-South African explorer Mike Horn aboard Pangaea. This is the fourth partnership between the two parties.