Little Andaman became the centre of attention for India’s top surfing and stand-up paddling athletes as they gathered for the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026, the national Surfing & Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and supported by Andaman & Nicobar Tourism, the four-day event began on April 9 […]
Explorers far and wide joined together in Monaco March 21-24, 2026 for the second collaboration between @yachtclubmonaco and @the_explorers_club. The exciting event featured incredible storytellers, meaningful conversations, and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. In late December 2025 His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II announced a collaboration between Yacht Club de Monaco and The Explorers Club of New York, […]
Critical to bringing in more chartered yachts to discover and enjoy the cruising paradise that is Thailand are necessary changes in the Thai Charter License and crew visa. The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) reports on an important update to the Thai Charter License and expected changes to crew visa duration along with news on […]
The Australia Thailand Rendezvous was successfully hosted in Phuket on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January, strengthening connections between the Australian marine industry and superyacht captains and crew operating, reported Superyacht Australia. Australian industry participants included representatives from Echo Yachts, Rivergate Marina and Shipyard, Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef and Lighthouse Consultancy, reinforcing Australia’s collaborative […]
The Thailand Yachting Conference (TYC), the lead-in event for the Thailand International Boat Show 2026, was held January 14th at the Slate Nai Yang Beach in Phuket. The conference brought together government officials and leading industry professionals from across Thailand and the world to share insights on regulations, cruising grounds, infrastructure, superyachts, charter, management, technology […]
Major changes in regulations to visit the Andaman Islands have now made it much friendlier and significantly easier yachting destination to visit. A meeting attended by Captains and held December 8 at the “The Deck Restaurant” of the Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, was an exciting occasion. Mr. R. Rathnam, owner-agent of Asia Pacific Superyachts […]
Winter to spring holidays are a perfect time for a superyacht journey away from cold weather to sun-kissed Thailand’s perfect season. Here chartered and owner vessels with family & guests can enjoy the many ways to celebrate with festivals, white-sand beaches, deserted exotic islands and an ancient culture. Thailand is unique and offers one of […]
“Attending the inaugural African Boat Conference in Cape Town in October 2025 was truly an inspiring experience, marking a pivotal moment for the region’s marine sector. The atmosphere was vibrant, drawing over 200 industry experts, innovators and stakeholders from across the industry”, reports Asia Pacific Superyachts Seychelles GM, Gilbert d’Offay. In the Panel Session, “A […]
The luxury marina at Port City Colombo has officially entered its construction phase, marking a major development in Sri Lanka’s tourism and maritime landscape. The project is a joint venture between Browns Investments PLC, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), and LOLC Holdings, covering 33,776 square meters with an estimated cost of USD 120 million. Scheduled […]
More than 120 superyachts sailed into the harbour for the Monaco Yacht Show, creating an impressive floating display that stretches across the Mediterranean. From sleek racing yachts to towering multi-deck giants, the collection shows off the very best of modern boat building. Throughout the day, visitors are admiring the elegant lines and craftsmanship of these […]