THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Phuket rules the waves

Phuket rules the waves

Now in its third edition, Thailand Yacht Show is back at the Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket from now until Sunday (February 25) and attracting nautical lifestyle enthusiasts with on-the-water experiences and activities.

The show, presented by Verventia, organisers of the Singapore Yacht Show, and sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is an international event, bringing together leading brands and dealers to present their most popular products at the show.
Among the craft available to try out are yachts, super-yachts, catamarans, sailboats, sports-fishers, dinghies, tenders, water sport boats and day cruisers. This year’s exhibitors include Asia Marine, Asia Yacht Agency, Azimut Yachts, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Cholamark Boat Co, Fraser Yachts, Lee Marine, Multi-hull Solutions, Northrop and Johnson, Princess Yachts, Sky Marine, Sunreef, and Sunseeker, amongst many others. 
The stellar lineup at this year’s show includes some of the world’s biggest and best super-yachts, including the 90-metre Cassens-Werft-built Lauren L, the biggest yacht ever to be exhibited at any show in Asia and presented by Titan Fleet Management, alongside Feadship’s 60m motor yacht M/Y Paraffin which will be presented by Fraser Yachts. For those looking for an exquisite and timeless yacht, this is one of the most luxurious yachts available for charter or sale on the market. She can accommodate 12 guests in six staterooms and has ample interior and exterior space for relaxing and entertaining. Her wine cellar is as enviable as is the range of toys and tenders on board.
Ferretti Group’s Custom Line 47m M/Y Happy Days is be available for private viewings through Lee Marine. A powerful motor yacht with a top speed of 28 knots, this is the perfect yacht to discover the Andaman Sea.
Also included in a fleet of some 15 super-yachts is the 38m classic sailing yacht S/Y La Numero Uno, the very first yacht built by one of the most elite names in the industry, Perini Navi. One of the most luxurious sailing yachts available for viewing, she is available for charter through broker Asia Marine.
The ITAC 54, designed by world-renowned Italian naval architect Riccardo Bulgarelli, will make its world debut here. Presented by Multihull Solutions, Asia Pacific’s leading multihull specialist, this new long-range passage-making catamaran delivers the features and performance of a 70ft monohull with the benefit of being easy to handle without additional crew.
Based on “Try-it-and-See” concept, morning cruise trips, live demonstrations and electric parties allow visitors to discover the luxurious yachting lifestyle even if they can’t afford a yacht of their own. Interactive activities hopping on board for a quick cruise at sea or trying out the latest in water toys  will let interested visitors try everything out first hand. 
Sustainable mobility and some of the latest developments towards mindful conservation at sea will also be part of the show, with electric boats and cars presented by sponsoring partners Torqeedo and BMW.
The latest marine toys and water sports such as stand up paddle boarding by SeaDoo, and the latest cool water craze, the Schiller water bike, will all be available for trials at the open Demonstration Platform. Visitors can chill while floating on bean bags or attend live demonstrations and be amazed by professionals showing Jet-Blade and Jet-Surf equipment.
Food and wine are offered throughout the day on and off the water. Thai cooking lessons, street food vendors, night markets, sommelier-led wine tastings and chef demonstrations complete the experience. The youngest members of the family can enjoy a day out at the TYS Kids Club, where dedicated activities will be offered just for them whilst their parents discover the best of the yachting world.
Get your tickets at www.ThailandYachtShow.com,
 

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