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n its 8th edition, the Singapore Yacht Show
welcomed over 15,000 visitors over the course
of the four-day event at ONE ̊15 Marina
Sentosa Cove, all of whom were potential
buyers and charterers hailing from all around Asia.
Andy Treadwell, CEO of Singapore Yacht Events
explained, “Singapore is the geographical hub of an
enormous region that is poised to become the third
destination for the yachting and superyachting
world, after the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
The potential for a burgeoning yachting industry
in a space stretching from Phuket to the Pacific
is almost limitless. Asia has the cruising grounds
and the scenery, and a whole rainbow of different
cultures, that can be marketed to existing yacht
owners as a new destination, and to potential yacht
owners from Asia as a new lifestyle. All it takes to
make it happen is support from the various regional
governments.”
In addition to the yachts and superyachts on water,
visitors were treated to a glamorous programme
of yacht parties, networking events, gourmet food
and jewellery stalls, pop-up bars and high-end
entertainment. The Show was a sparkling affair which
proved conclusively that yachting in Asia is on the up
and that SYS continues to be an unrivalled event in
the region.Premieres and announced sales
This year’s line-up hit new milestones with the
most prominent local industry players and leading
international brands showcasing their products for
the first time in Asia. A total of 14 vessels made their
way to Singapore for their debut during the Show.
Simpson Marine returned to SYS for the eighth
year in a row with the biggest display – a total of
11 boats in their show fleet, including the premiere
of Beneteau 51.1, Beneteau Grand Tourismo 50,
Sanlorenzo 78 and Lagoon 50. Alongside them
was an impressive showcase of 10 boats from Boat
Lagoon Yachting, importer and distributor for Princess
Yachts, presented for the first time in Asia the hydro-
dynamic Princess 30M and the spacious Princess 55.
In partnership with Hong Seh Marine, the Ferretti
Group showcased six yachts, two of which madeFor anyone who went the full distance – starting
with the Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference, then
the Asia Boating Dialogue and culminating in the
Singapore Yacht Show – it was an informative six-
day week that provided the perfect networking
opportunity for industry players. This year’s list of
personalities from the international yachting world
included Herve Gastinel from Beneteau Group, Dick
Van Lent from Feadship, Max Perotti from SanLorenzo,
Rose Damen from Amels, Carla Demaria from Monte
Carlo Yachts, Michael Breman from Lürssen, Jean-Paul
Chapeleau from Jeanneau and Prestige, Jonathan
Beckett from Burgess and superyacht designer Espen
Øino, to name but a few.The Singapore Yacht Show 2018 proved once
again to be the most important event in the yachting
calendar in Asia - it has truly become a “one-stop
shop”, the principal hub of the business within
the region.their regional debut – Riva Perseo 76 and Ferretti
780, part of the Tai He Ban collection, a special new
range specifically customized to meet the needs of
the Asian market. Additional premieres included the
extra-wide Grande 27 Metri by Italian yacht builder
Azimut Yachts, French-built Fountain Pajot MY 44 by
Australian-Thai company Multihull Solutions, and the
Open 40 by luxury catamaran manufacturer Sunreef.
Absolute 58 and Maritimo 51 were also presented for
the first time in Asia.
With plenty of sunshine and despite a couple of
showers on Friday and Sunday, the brokers, dealers
and manufacturers on the docks felt that visitors
were enjoying all the activities the Show had to offer.
There was certainly a happy mood around the booths
when some of the brands started to announce on-site
sales. Sunreef Yachts reported the sale of a 50 Amber
Limited Edition – one of only 10 scheduled to ever be
produced – on the very first day. Similarly, Simpson
Marine sold a Lagoon 50 on the second day and an
Aquila 36 on the last day of the show, whilst Princess
Yachts reported the sale of a 68-footer outright, with
contracts out for another four boats.Exhibitors and industry partners
Major yacht builders, marinas, organisations
and brokers were also present with indoor and
outdoor booths to network and promote their
latest developments and future plans. Shipyards like
Lürssen from Germany, Feadship, Heesen, and Amels
from Holland, Benetti and Fincantieri from Italy,
Westport from the USA, and newcomers HeySea
from China, were all flying their respective flags.
Representatives from Ana Marina in Vietnam and
Port Takola in Thailand. Marina builders Marinetek
from Sweden and Bellingham from Australia. Brokers
Camper & Nicholsons, Burgess, Fraser, Eastwinds,
Y.Co and Edmiston; as well as industry partners and
manufacturers Sunbrella, Sevenstar Yacht Transport,
International Paints and Boat Lift, amongst others.
The Asia Pacific Superyacht Association and Monaco’s
Tourism Office, Economic Development Board and
the Monaco Yacht Show – SYS’s original Big Sister – all
showed their support, demonstrating the importance
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