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Nautique Asia Wakefest Series Makes Splash in Hong Kong

After being suspended for three years due to covid restrictions, the IWWF Asia Wakefest Series returned to Hong Kong from 21-23 July 2023.  More than 150 local and international athletes participated in the competition, which was divided into two main categories --...

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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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Nextwave Launches Beach Music Festival in Hong Kong

Luxury yacht dealer Nextwave has joined forces with production company Yiu Wing Live to present a beach music festival in Hong Kong -- The Nextwave beach carnival -- taking place from July 29-30 2023 at the Tai Pak Wan beach in Discovery...

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Hylas Introduces the New M49

Hylas, the recognised sail and powerboat builder, has introduced an exciting new offering at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show. According to the yacht builder, the new Hylas M49, built at the brand's shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, encapsulates all the best-cruising yacht qualities:...

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Industry Veterans Create Kowloon Superyacht Services in HK

The collaboration between Szeto Ho, who founded Wang Tak Engineering in 1938, and well-known industry figure and founder of Kingship Marine, Roger Liang, aided by his son Jeffrey, will offer boat owners and crews an extensive range of services previously unavailable in one of the region’s key maritime cities. Kowloon...

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Video: Intoxicated Pilot Crashes into Dock at Kaohsiung

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXXXLnqWWfU A shocking video shared on social media this week shows a 74,000-ton freighter crashing into the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung head-on. Media reports and reports from Taiwan’s Maritime and Port Bureau have alleged the ship's pilot was intoxicated at the time...

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Father and son duo prepare to take on Rolex China Sea Race 2023

The Hong Kong-based Beneteau sales manager, Cosmas Grelon, and his father, Philippe Grelon, will participate together in the Rolex China Sea Race 2023, which departs 5 April 2023 from Hong Kong. The Rolex China Sea Race is a 565nm Category 1 Offshore...

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Dockmate Expands Dealer Network into Taiwan

Dockmate, which manufactures wireless remote-control systems for yachts, is expanding its dealer network to Taiwan with a strategic partnership with nautical equipment distributor DragonShore. DragonShore currently represents a number of European and American original equipment manufacturers for customers in Taiwan. DragonShore's remit...

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Yacht Shipping Rates to Stay High Sats Peter & May

On the occasion of Peters & May’s 50th anniversary, CEO Simon Judson took questions about the company in 2023 and what he sees in the yacht shipping market. He predicts that yacht shipping rates will remain relatively high in 2023 and for...

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'A great relief': Hong Kong Race Week returns after 3-year hiatus

The Hong Kong Race Week 2023 kicked off on Tuesday (14 February), with six days of racing taking place this week, concluding on Sunday 19 February. A total of 236 sailors are taking to the water to compete in the competition, representing...

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Horizon Yachts launches tri-deck FD100

The launch represents the first Horizon yacht build for American clients, with the owners working closely with the Horizon Yacht USA team to incorporate a design that maximised the potential for entertaining on the water. The five-stateroom yacht is the second tri-deck...

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Taiwan Marina Operator 'Bets Big' on Development of Berths

The head of a Taiwanese marina operator says he's looking to expand his business, after the government confirmed it's seeking to increase the number of recreational yacht berths in the country from 1,138 to 1,600 by 2025. Ho Yu-lin, the president of...

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Double Happiness Afloat at Gold Coast Yacht & Country Club

It was quite a treat this week to view two immaculate pre-owned luxury motoryachts that both certainly fulfil – in terms of space and ‘wanting for nothing’ – a solution for long-range luxury cruising and could easily function as floating homes.   Starting...

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Comment: Quality Asian yacht-builder emerges

  In 1793, Lord George Macartney led a British trade mission to Peking. His diaries around that time repeatedly refer to Chinese pleasure yachts, which were used extensively in the country, not just for transport but more frequently for leisure – something...

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Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2022 hailed 'tremendous success'

The second edition of the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong, which took place from 29-30 October 2022, has been hailed as a 'tremendous success', with 17 yachts in attendance. Building on the inaugural edition in 2021, this year’s event was expanded to include...

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Product focus: Fresh Asian accessories from Vermillion

Vermillion puts consumers and businesses in touch with quality furnishings and accessories – some of which might just float your boat. Based in Singapore and Hong Kong and representing more than 200 contemporary Asia-Pacific interior decor and lifestyle brands from nine places: Greater...

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'Affordable options that don’t sacrifice fun': Scandinavian brands proving popular in Asia

Outdoor marine pursuits are surging in popularity across the Asia-Pacific, as two-plus years of Covid restrictions have pushed those who never previously considered recreational boating to get out on local waters.  A key demand noted by distributors in the region is for...

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Interview: Nightlife Mogul Allan Zeman Reveals Why He Loves Boating More than Ever

"I love boating more than ever these days, as I haven't left Hong Kong for three years – except to go to Beijing – because of Covid," says Allan Zeman. We're speaking to the multifaceted entrepreneur in his bright, airy office surrounded...

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Sanlorenzo, Prestige and Beneteau Sail confirm Cannes world debuts

As anticipation builds in the lead-up to the Cannes Yachting Festival next month, leading motor and sail brands Sanlorenzo, Prestige Motor Yachts and Beneteau Sail have confirmed they are making multiple world debuts at the event. In total, there will be around...

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Spotlight – Ocean Alexander 35R: A revolution from Taiwan

When the Ocean Alexander 35R debuted at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, it sailed away with the much-desired Best in Show award. The 35R is the flagship of the Revolution series from Ocean Alexander, which focuses on large internal spaces...