Browsing: Yachting

Talking to a business associate recently, I asked how his time in lockdown went. His answer instantly brought on pangs of jealousy when finding out he had spent his 6 weeks of lockdown on a yacht off the coast of Koh Phi Phi. Boating is big in Thailand, especially after…

With eight shipyards across northern Germany, Lürssen is a firmly established institution in a region renowned for shipbuilding of the highest quality. They build, repair, and modernize yachts, naval vessels, cruise ships and other vessels for discerning owners the world over. AZZAM Lürssen shipyards have built not only the longest…

Thailand’s premier experiential yachting event returned for its fifth year to celebrate Asia’s primary destination in the global yachting arena. From the 9th to the 12th of January, yachting aficionados and wealthy lifestyle enthusiasts from all over the region gathered at the Royal Phuket Marina to experience all aspects of…

South-East Asia’s largest marina, the Ocean Marina Yacht Club was host to the 8th annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show from 21-24 November. Thousands of visitors basked in the sunny weather as they enjoyed a diverse range of displays in more than 100 booths. Throughout the 4-day exhibition, the expo…

Asia’s leading yacht dealers, Simpson Marine, has 12 offices in 7 Countries. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Simpson Marine is celebrating its 35th year in the market, having expanded to China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan & Thailand where they have 2 offices, Pattaya & Phuket. The company represents many of the…

Over 450 sailors, families and friends from more than 20 countries made Cape Panwa Hotel their home as they participated in the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, 17 – 21 July. Raceweek welcomed top sailors from around Asia and beyond, and charterers from as far-a-field as Australia, China and the…

Created by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines in 2005, the annual Asia Boating Awards are the most renowned yachting awards in Asia and eagerly noted across the world. Presented during a lavish ceremony, the awards serve as a benchmark for the industry in the Asia-Pacific region. This year’s 15th…

As the largest multi-class sailing event of its kind in Asia and the only regatta in Thailand hosted at a marina, The Top of the Gulf Regatta is unique. Founded in 2005, the 2019 Top of the Gulf Regatta happened 30th April to 5th May off the shores of Jomtien…

Yachting enthusiasts and wealthy lifestyle-seekers from around the region lined up at the fourth Thailand Yacht Show and Rendezvous last month in Phuket. The event provided a perfect platform for the best of Thailand’s yachting and luxury hospitality industries, cementing Thailand as a world-class holiday destination. Boasting a lineup of…