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Auckland Boat Show 2024 Prepares for International Debuts

The Auckland Boat Show 2024 begins on March 14, as part of the city’s month-long Moana Auckland festival. The four-day Auckland Boat Show -- New Zealand's largest on-water event -- hosts launches from within the country and internationally every year. This year’s...

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Lantau Yacht Club Festa Nautica Hailed 'Roaring Success'

The three-day Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) Boat Show, held from 3 to 5 November 2023 under the theme 'Festa Nautica', was -- by all accounts -- a roaring success. The show presented 14 esteemed brands from around the globe represented by seven...

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Beneteau Group Appoints New CFO

Nicolas Retailleau has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Beneteau Group, effective November 1, 2023. Retailleau, who joined Groupe Beneteau in September 2022 as CFO of the boat division, succeeds Bruno Thivoyon, who had previously served as CFO and took over...

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In Pictures: Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2023

A great day was had on and off the water at the recent Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2023, which took place on 28 October 2023. A total of 19 Beneteaus took part with their owners, families and friends, supported by generous partners...

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First 44 Performance Lenny Arrives in Sydney

The racing yacht Lenny, division runner-up of Transpac 2023, has successfully completed her journey from Hawaii to Australia, sets the stage for the prestigious Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which will take place between 25 December, 2023 and 2 January, 2024. During...

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Lantau Yacht Club Launches First Festa Nautica Boat Show

Hong Kong's Lantau Yacht Club (LYC) is launching the first Festa Nautica boat show, which sets sail from 3-5 November 2023. Lantau Yacht Club says that Festa Nautica will showcase an 'extraordinary collection of the world's most exquisite and edge-cutting yachts and...

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Sailboat Owners Prepare for Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2023

The annual Beneteau Cup Hong Kong sailing regatta takes place on Hong Kong's southside on 28 October 2023. Created exclusively for Beneteau sailing yacht owners in Hong Kong, the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong is a fun sailing event hosted by Aberdeen Boat...

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Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 Premieres in Taiwan

Simpson Marine has recently celebrated the arrival of the first Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 in Taiwan.  The Oceanis Yacht 60 is a big boat, about 18 metres long, that is sleek and modern. Similar to the 54-foot version, it is even more...

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Cannes 2023: Groupe Beneteau Commits to Ecological Transition as Boat Division Grows

Image: Jean-Francois Romero Groupe Beneteau has laid out its market plan and reiterated its commitment to the ecological transition of the sector during a wide-ranging presentation at the start of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023. The French boating giant has had a...

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Prestige Showcases New F4 Flybridge at Cannes 2023

Prestige Motor Yachts has introduced the next generation in its flybridge lineup, the new F4, at the Cannes International Boat Show 2023. The 15-metre vessel offers several new features, including the OceanView Galley and semi-main deck master suite. The French-Italian boatbuilder Prestige,...

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Thailand International Boat Show Now 80% Booked

Organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show have confirmed that over 80 per cent of the in-water space is already booked, as details of a new onshore layout are confirmed. The second edition of the show, which runs from 11-14 January 2024,...

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Cannes Yachting Festival 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Returning to the French Riviera for six days between 12-17 September 2023, the Cannes Yachting Festival is the unmissable start of the international season. Europe’s largest in-water show, running since 1977, features over 700 boats, including 140 previews, to delight nearly 55,000...

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Asia-Pacific Boating Autumn/Winter 2023 Issue Out Now

Welcome to another issue of Asia-Pacific Boating and one of our favourite issues to produce as we – and many in the global yachting industry – prepare to travel to the major boat shows in France and Monaco, where a huge array...

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Entries Open for Rolex China Sea Race 2024

Entries are now open for the Rolex China Sea Race 2024, with the just-launched notice of race encouraging sailors from around the world to join one of the most tactical offshore races in the world. The race will start on 27 March...

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54th Sydney International Boat Show Kicks Off

The 54th edition of the Sydney International Boat Show opens its doors today at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour. The event -- one of the biggest marine lifestyle events in the Pacific -- runs from Thursday 3 August until...

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Beneteau Launches Antares 12 Day Cruiser

Loyal to the Antares identity and history, the Antares 12 takes the line another leap forward in terms of comfort on board, delivering a feeling of space and elegance while innovations and attention to detail have resulted in new ways of sharing...

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Aquila Power Catamarans Appoints New Dealer as it Expands to the Philippines

Aquila Power Catamarans has announced it is expanding to the Philippines, after appointing Europa Yachts as its nationwide dealer. Europa has been operating since 2013, and boats a fleet of luxury vessels from some of the leading European builders, including Azimut Yachts,...

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Sydney Boat Show 2023 Puts Renewed Focus on Sailing

The upcoming Sydney International Boat Show is placing a renewed focus on sailing for its 54th edition, which takes place from 3-6 August 2023. The 2022 edition welcomed over 45,000 visitors and reported strong sales after a two-year hiatus due to Covid....

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Asia’s First Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60 Arrives in Hong Kong

To celebrate the arrival of Asia’s first Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60, Simpson Marines is making exclusive viewings available to sailing enthusiasts and potential buyers in Hong Kong. Simpson's brokerage team will be present to guide attendees through the yacht’s many features, providing...

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Prestige M8: French Shipyard Reveals Interiors of New Powercat

Prestige Yachts has revealed details of its second powercat to launch within just 12 months. The new flagship Prestige M8 comes shortly after the M48, the shipyard's first-ever multihull, which launched in summer 2022. Last week, the French shipyard hosted a private...