In this issue

–-Andy Treadwell: The Singapore and Thailand Yacht Show organiser is driven by a long-term mission
–-Volvo Ocean Race: Nick Bice and Peter Ansell give their opinions on Hong Kong’s first-ever stopover
–-Beneteau: Two Italians share the helm as the French builder bids to expand its motor yacht presence
–-Asian Builders: Luxury yachts built in Asia are in increasing demand from clients around the globe

Yacht reviews: Beneteau Gran Turismo 50, Ferretti Yachts 780, Sanlorenzo SX88, Gulf Craft Majesty 100

Horizon Previews FD87, V68 In Kaohsiung

HORIZON YACHTS kicked off the new year by launching the blue-hulled FD87 Skyline and V68 ‘pocket superyacht’ at the Horizon City Marina in Kaohsiung in January before both yachts headed to the US.

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Planet Nine Explorer Takes The Plunge

THE ITALIAN SEA GROUP launched the 75m Admiral Planet Nine, an innovative ice-class explorer yacht, in Marina di Carrara in January. Planet Nine is the 575th vessel built by the Group since 1942 and is scheduled for delivery to her owner by the end of the year.

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Thailand Welcomes Record Princess Fleet

BOAT LAGOON YACHTING, Thailand’s largest importer and distributor of luxury yachts, announced in January that it had imported a single shipment of luxury yachts worth over THB1,400 million (US$45 million).

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Sun Hung Kai & Co. Partners With HKSF

SUN HUNG KAI & CO FOUNDATION is backing The HKSF Sun Hung Kai Scallywag Development Programme, a partnership with Hong Kong Sailing Federation aimed at making the sport of sailing more accessible to local youth from less-advantaged backgrounds.

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Sunseeker Partners FIFA World Cup Russia

SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAl announced that it is an official FIFA Partner for the 2018 World Cup, which will be held in Russia from June 14-July 15.

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Singapore To Host Major New Models

8th Singapore Yacht Show, ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove; April 12-15, 2018

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Superyacht Focus On Australia's Gold Coast

2nd Australian Superyacht Rendezvous, Gold Coast City Marina, Queensland; April 20-21, 2018

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TYS Shows Thai Govt Superyacht Potential

3rd Thailand Yacht Show, Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket; February 22-25, 2018

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Karl Kwok Returns To Rolex China Sea Race

29th Rolex China Sea Race, Hong Kong – Subic Bay, Philippines; March 28 (start), 2018

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Take Out, Sail Out

Shopping at sea? Enjoy APB’s guide to selecting the right at-sea concierge.

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Founded in 1976, Asia-Pacific Boating is the region’s most established and respected boating magazine, covering luxury yachts, superyachts, destinations, charter, sailing, marinas and much more.