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PIMEX 2007 at Royal Phuket Marina Over 80% of the in water display space is already booked. Brokers and dealers including; Elite Yachting, Royal Phuket Marina Cruising Club, Starship Yachts, Derani Yachts, Kingfisher Marine, Asia Marine, Peninsular Boating, Max Marine Asia, Neptune Marine, Best Dealz, Simpson Marine and Go Boating have all reserved their positions. A total of 23 yachts are already lined up for the show and more are on the way. Bookings in the air-conditioned hall are steady and the new location has created a healthy interest from regular and new exhibitors. Yacht brands include Gulf Craft, Sunseeker, Bavaria Yachts, Cranchi, Rodman, Grady White Marlin, Tiara Sovran, Horizon, Hanse, Grand Banks, Beneteau, Riva, Wauquiez, Azimuth, Benetti, Sea Ray, Lagoon and many more. Other marine suppliers include Bobs Machine Shop, Sika, Precision Shipwright, East Marine and Marina Systems International. Sunsail have also confirmed their space and the Thai Marine Business Association will exhibit for the first time. Andy Dowden, Show Director for Andaman Marine Consultants, said the early bookings were encouraging and demonstrated the high level of interest in Phuket’s marine and lifestyle showcase and in particular the new venue. During the show the inaugural Phuket International Dragon Boat Festival will take place in the marina basin.
SuperyachtASIA launches
SuperyachtASIA was formed to offer a high quality service ensuring Superyachts receive the vital support required throughout the region. While SuperyachtASIA is a new concept its founding members are not. Most have been servicing the marine industry and superyachts for over 10 years offering a wealth of experience and regional knowledge. SuperyachtASIA’s members have proven track records with some of the most famous yachts in the world. SuperyachtASIA is a network of agents in the Seychelles, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Hong Kong. It is a directory of highly experienced and recommended agents offering hassle-free superyacht services. This network provides Captains and crews expert guidance and advice on the region. As the yachts cruise from one destination to the other, information and specialist requirements can be sent on to the next port, organising berthing, bunkering and the services required to make their passage as easy as possible. As an increasing number of large yachts pass through the area successfully, numerous articles are being published highlighting world-class cruising, hospitable people, fascinating cultures and pristine waters. These positive opinions also present a maturing region offering marinas with along-side facilities for 60m+ vessels. Full re-build, refit and repair opportunities are now available in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. SuperyachtASIA has an extensive database of professionally trained, qualified crew. Every year more superyachts base themselves in the region enjoying the extensive charter opportunities. More large cruising yachts now offer 6 months of charter throughout the Indian Ocean and Asia highlighting the untouched cruising grounds of the Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. For more information on SuperyachtASIA, visit www.superyachtasia.com Evason Phuket Raceweek 2007 - Round-Up
Billed as ‘Asia’s Windiest Regatta’ by organisers Image Asia Events, after three years of consistently strong southwest monsoon breezes, nature refused to co-operate with the billing in year four. After a week of shifting winds, the final day’s racing was no different, with the breeze continually changing direction or dropping out completely - as if it thought that by hindering the start of the racing it could make the event last even longer. Eventually though, patience and the skills of race management paid off and, after a four-hour wait, the boats finally got to work less than one hour before the cut-off time for a race start. Despite (or perhaps because of) the unpredictable weather, Evason Phuket Raceweek 2007 exceeded all expectations, proving to be an exhilarating sporting event that tested the skills of sailors and race management alike to the limit, whilst providing more than its share of top-notch off-the-water fun. With numbers creeping up each year from the original 19 boats in 2003 to 29 in 2007, this regatta looks set to grow in success and stature every year. Race Report Summary
IRC 1 Series result: 1st Som Tam Express, 2nd Yo!2, 3rd Vino IRC 2 Series result: 1st Madam Butterfly, 2nd Evason Phuket Tua Lek, Multihull Series result: 1st Seekronghuk, 2nd X Catriot, 3rd RLYC Chameleon Raimon Land Firefly Class series result: 1st Moto Inzi, 2nd Twin Sharks, 3rd Mamba
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The 5th Phuket International Boat Show, to be held at the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award winning Royal Phuket Marina in December, has been taking bookings at growing pace months ahead of the show.
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The Indian Ocean and Asia are fast becoming a favoured cruising destination for Superyachts globally. With Captains and Owners looking for new experiences, less crowds and pristine scenery, the region offers great cruising opportunities. 
The 4th Evason Phuket Raceweek 2007 delivered an abundance of memorable moments right up to the final day of racing, as crews fought it out to finish on top in - eventually - perfect conditions.
The overall series winner in IRC 1 had already been decided on Race Day 3, but Scott Duncanson’s Som Tam Express still put in a tactically brilliant performance and finished the sixth race characteristically in the top spot. John Vause’s Ruby Tuesday finished second on the day, with David Lindahl’s La Samudra in third. |
Tropical Living: September 2007, Volume 7 Issue 4 |
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