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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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Registration for Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2023 Opens

The annual Beneteau Cup Hong Kong sailing regatta takes place this year 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...

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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...

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Simpson Marine to Exhibit at 2024 Thailand International Boat Show

Simpson Marine has confirmed its participation in the Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS), scheduled for January 2024 at the Royal Phuket Marina in Thailand. It is the first time that Simpson Marine will exhibit at the TIBS in Phuket. Show organisers have...

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Vastar Yachts Receives First Excess 11

The vessel made a stopover in Hong Kong  where setup, tuning and boat preparation took place with the support of Excess APAC Team. The delivery team from Vastar Yachts departed from Hong Kong and arrived at Clearwater Bay Marina in Hainan after...

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Sanlorenzo and Simpson Marine Acquisition Discussions Ongoing

On March 15, Sanlorenzo’s top executives, including Chairman Massimo Perotti, announced their intention to acquire Simpson Marine, one of the biggest names in yachting in the Asia-Pacific and the largest single dealership network in the region. In a statement released shortly after...

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Singapore Yachting Festival Gets Underway

The inaugural Singapore Yachting Festival is underway. The show, which commenced on April 27 and runs to April 30, features yacht dealers and brands on display in the Lion City for the first time since the last Singapore Yacht Show was held...

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Whiskey Jack Wins Rolex China Sea Race 2023

With 16 boats finishing the 2023 Rolex China Sea Race, provisional results (as of April 10, 2023) show Nick Southward’s Whiskey Jack lifting the China Sea Trophy for corrected time on IRC handicap, with Philippe and Cosmas Grelon's Simpson Marine posting a...

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A Gentle Start for the 2023 Rolex China Sea Race

The Rolex China Sea Race 2023, the first offshore race in Hong Kong since 2019, got underway on April 5 at 11:20am in misty weather and a southerly breeze of around 3 to 5kts. The fleet gathered before the start at RHKYC’s...

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Four international entries for 2023 Rolex China Sea Race

A strong fleet boasting multiple international and previous winners is preparing to take on the 2023 Rolex China Sea Race. Four entrants are travelling to Hong Kong, with three from the Philippines (Standard Insurance Centennial 3, Standard Insurance Centennial 5 and Hurricane...