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Yacht Style’s final issue of 2021 is led by the 2022 edition of Top 100 Superyachts of Asia-Pacific, covering yachts ranging in length from 50-140m.
Flying Fox; Photo: Imperial Yachts
The 136m Flying Fox, for charter through Imperial, was the largest yacht in the previous edition of the ranking, but is no longer top dog. See the links at the bottom of this article to find out how to read the Top 100 feature in Issue 62.
Shows: Port Vieux at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival
The superyacht focus also follows the return of the Monaco Yacht Show after a two-year gap, along with the Cannes Yachting Festival, which attracted 54,000-plus visitors over six days, matching the record set in 2019. Yacht Style is a media partner of both shows, which are both favourites for yacht lovers in Asia and are profiled in this issue.
Leader: Stefano de Vivo, CCO Ferretti Group
Ferretti Group staged four premieres at Cannes as well as showing the new Ferretti Yachts 1000 (cover, Issue 61). In Leader, Yacht Style interviews Stefano de Vivo, Ferretti Group’s CCO and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, who says that despite record sales, the Group is still focused on advancing its range of models to keep its brands as front-runners.
Profile: Simpson Marine
Profile focuses on Simpson Marine, the region’s biggest dealer but which has recently moved to a new level, following a then-record sales year in 2020 with an even better 2021 and plans to further expand.
Review: Azimut Grande Trideck
Our six Reviews of new models in this issue are all of yachts that had world premieres at Cannes and include Azimut’s new flagship Trideck, which also showed at Monaco and made its US debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the end of October.
Review: YYachts Tripp 90
The custom-built, all-carbon Tripp 90 sailing yacht from YYachts is a remarkable model, with a slightly adapted semi-production version to follow. Designer Bill Tripp gave Yacht Style a guided tour of the carbon 90-footer, which features a Winch Design interior.
Review: Bluegame BG72
Bluegame’s BG72 – which also appeared at the Monaco Yacht Show – combines the huge aft platform and lower-deck saloon of the Italian brand’s ground-breaking BGX series with the open style of its BG range.
Review: Prestige 690
Meanwhile, Yacht Style’s sea-trial of the Prestige 690 during its world premiere at Cannes was elevated by the presence of Brand Director Erwin Bamps and designer Camillo Garroni, who explained how the upgrade of the F-Line flagship was influenced by the X70.
Review: Absolute 60 Fly
Italy’s Absolute debuted two new models at Cannes including the 60 Fly, which has solar power on hull one, while key features include modular furniture on the two aft decks and a master suite forward on the lower level.
Review: Fairline F//Line 33
There’s also a Review of the revised edition of the Fairline F//Line 33. Two years after the launch of its fastest boat, the British builder has reworked the design to return with a new version driven by customer demand.
Brokerage: Victorious
Brokerage profiles Victorious, the 97ft Hong Kong-based Horizon, where the vibrant outdoor areas only hint at the wondrous world of colours and materials in the customised interior.
Interview: Jyrki Rauhio, HSBC Global Private Banking
In Interview, Hong Kong-based Jyrki Rauhio of HSBC Global Private Banking explains how the bank helps structure acquisitions of superyachts and other ‘trophy assets’ for Asia’s ultra-wealthy.
Marina: Lantau Yacht Club
Lantau Yacht Club’s profile in Marina is timely as it follows its accolade as Hong Kong’s first 5 Gold Anchor facility. Home to many of the city’s finest superyachts, the Discover Bay marina is also proving a popular staycation destination and event venue.
Luxury Living: IL PICCO, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
Nearby is IL PICCO, a collection of 21 homes on a hill in Discovery Bay. As profiled in Luxury Living, the two-storey garden houses provide a natural sanctuary, fresh air and stunning scenery plus easy access to Lantau Yacht Club, DB Golf Club, a beach and many other attractions.
Personal Aviation: Zean Nielsen, CEO, Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft CEO Zean Nielsen explains the growing demand for personal aviation in the Covid era – paralleling the growing demand for superyachts – and Singapore-based Art Works Group reveals that business is booming because people are spending more time at home.
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