Owning a yacht is a great motivation for many of us. And wanting something is such a blessing, fuelling a relentless drive to achieve. Wanting is a magical energy builder and I wish everyone to find his or her own, whether spiritual or material.
The ultimate 2018 guide to yacht charters has been released in YACHT STYLE magazine Issue 42. A wealth of information and on the yachting scene in Asia, the latest issue is just the thing you need this season.
AsiaMarine, charter specialists in Thailand for 35 years due to founder Vincent Tabuteau, now with compatriot Eric Noyel, has a potpourri of vessels available, and in the large motor yacht bracket, a stand-out offering is the Numarine 105HT Dolce Vita.
Sytske and Bart Kimman, and Lies Sol in Phuket, won the 2018 Christofle Yacht Style Award for Best Asian-Based Charter outfit, presented at Phuket RendezVous last January, and Burgess Yachts took Best International Charter Company, so they have become this year’s standard-bearers for the industry. Latest exotic destinations offered by charter companies are discussed in detail overleaf.
When the Riva 100 Corsaro had its world premiere at Aberdeen Marina Club in Hong Kong recently, guests gradually became aware that they were also attending a rather unusual art exhibition.
YACHT STYLE’s “Who’s Who of Yachting in Asia”, salutes those who have made it to the top 100 power-list. This year, emphasis has been given to the dealer and broker faces who are particularly active in Asian emerging markets. Overall, with close to 20 per cent new entries, it shows how the industry is vibrant and reinventing itself.