The 2-day Asia Pacific Yachting Conference, which coincided with the Singapore Yacht Show, was attended by a delegation from the Sri Lanka Government. A prominent speaker at the conference, and at the Asia Boating Forum that followed, was Simon Arrol, Managing Director of Marina Lanka (Pvt) Limited. Simon Arrol (right) Managing Director of Marina Lanka […]
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Andamans Eco-tourism to be opened on 6 Islands
Andamans – LR Ross & Smith Island at Diglipur Andaman “There’s growing interests from visiting Superyachts in the Andaman Islands and recent news of eco-tourism activities opening in six Andaman Islands is another positive move”, reports R. Rathnam of Asia Pacific Superyachts Andaman Islands. According to the Andaman Chronicle, the Government of India has emphasized […]
Surprising Superyacht Anchorages in Indonesia
Terrific Tips for Superyacht Stays in Bali & Indonesia “As with most things in Indonesia, where there is yin there must be yang”, notes Richard Lofthouse and Captain Jimmy Blee of Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia. “On one hand, the beauty and adventures that cruising Indonesia presents are unparalleled in their diversity and escapism, a window […]
Super yachts expected to get the nod to sail in Thai waters
Operator of foreign-flagged “super yachts” are expected to soon be allowed to get chartering licences to sail in Thai waters. Officials have been discussing how to standardise the criteria for the licences,” Marine Department director-general Chula Sukmanop said. “We are pushing hard on what needs to be done in terms of laws to allow foreign-flagged […]
International sailors flock to Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek
The region’s most exciting regatta returns to Cape Panwa The Thai island of Phuket is preparing for an influx of visitors in July, as more than 500 sailors and spectators from around the world head to the Island to compete in the prestigious Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2015, set to take place the 15th […]