Nearer to southern Thailand than India, the Andaman and neighbouring Nicobar Islands are Superyacht Cruising Gold.

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, ADNEC Marina; October 16-19, 2019.

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.

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.

MOTORSPORT MARKETING MANAGER BENTLEY MOTORS

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.

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.

THE AMERICA’S CUP PLACED BERMUDA UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT AND IT LOOKS SET TO STAY THERE AS THIS TINY BRITISH TERRITORY OFF THE USA’S EAST COAST HAS PLENTY MORE UP ITS SLEEVE.

40th Cannes Yachting Festival; September 12-17, 2017

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.

THIS YEAR’S new-look Yachts Miami Beach featured a higher proportion of large yachts as it made a concerted move towards the high-end sector, charging entry for the first time in the show’s 29-year history.

GULF CRAFT was the king of this year’s 25th Dubai International Boat Show as the UAE yard hosted its biggest-ever display, presenting a stunning collection of 16 luxury yachts and boats featuring six superyachts and three global debuts including the Majesty 100.

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.

ITALIAN SHIPBUILDER FERRETTI YACHTS presented its new project Ferretti Yachts 780 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Nov 3-7 in the US. It is ready to enter production at the Cattolica shipyard and will make its debut in the summer of 2017.

EXPECTING 1,800 EXHIBITORS from 60 countries in 17 exhibition halls, boot Düsseldorf in Germany takes in around 670,000 visitors every year. There are several new additions to this edition.

DUTCH SHIPYARD HEESEN YACHTS has officially opened the 85m dry dock and its 90m accompanying shed in Oss on Nov 11.

HELD AT THE VISUN Times Coast in Sanya, luxury lifestyle event China Rendezvous 7th edition Dec 8-11 clustered a wide range of yachts, cars and jewelleries, with over 30 boat models ordered reaching value of 2 billion yuan.

SEVEN WORLD LAUNCHES have been confirmed at the London Boat Show in Britain this year, including Princess Yachts, Sunseeker International, Cobra Ribs and Nautilus Yachting.

THE 14TH EDITION of the Phuket International Boat Show will attract over 100 exhibiting participants, including 40 yachts in the marina and a new Superyacht Zone on a nearby private island featuring 10 yachts over 35 metres.

WITH 580 EXHIBITORS showing 125 superyachts, Monaco Yacht Show Sept 28-Oct 1 at Port Hercules received 34,500 visitors. The show unveiled its app – MYS 2016 – for the first time for visitors and launched its new 230sqm car deck for luxury auto brands. Luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin was the official sponsor of the event.

FOLLOWING A RECORD-BREAKING 13th Phuket International Boat Show in 2016, Royal Phuket Marina will once again host the event in 2017 and Thailand Elite will be back on board as Presenting Sponsor.

While most boating enthusiasts rightly try to steer clear of storms, there are some who head toward the trouble to lend a helping hand. When Cyclone Winston tore through Fiji in February 2016 – destroying tens of thousands of homes, causing an estimated US$1.4 billion in damages and more than 40 deaths – Yacht Help Owner and Operator David Jamieson was there to lend assistance.

Renowned as one of the world’s great harbours, the vast and deep expanses of Australia’s iconic waterway is best enjoyed by boat.

THE RISING IMPORTANCE OF the Gulf of Thailand

MONTE CARLO YACHTS (MCY) returned to the city of Trieste, the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region as well as the home of the MCY facilities, to present the latest addition to its collection – the MCY 80.

THE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW received just under 50,000 visitors over five days July 28-Aug 1.

YACHTING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL (YPI) announced its appointment as Central Agent for China’s luxury yacht builder Heysea Yachts.

It’s not just the top sailors who are enjoying the stiffening breeze of sailing’s popularity in the region.

One of the largest marinas in australia is making a name for itself as the benchmark port along the east coast in the whitsundays.

Superyachts are roaring into Singapore, a convenient and safe base for year-round regional cruising with plenty to offer onshore, too. By Linda Cartlidge

Italian builder absolute yachts expresses the ideals of innovation, expansion, style and luxury.

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.

THE ADVANCED YACHTS A80 IS A PROPER CRUISE/ RACE SAILBOAT, COMBINING IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE WITH COMFORT AND A SPACIOUS INTERIOR.