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ASIA SUPERYACHT RENDEZVOUS

Sail and motor yachts over 100′ gather this December in Thailand. They attend the annual Asia Superyacht Rendezvous.  It takes place December 16-18 in Phuket.  For instance, mega yacht charter vessels and private sailboats will rendezvous for three days.  It happens on and off the waters of the Andaman Coast.

PRESTIGIOUS EVENT IN PHUKET

The event is Asia’s most prestigious superyacht rendezvous.  It is a fixture on the calendars of wordwide owners.  Many boats attend.  For example, a diverse fleet of classic yachts and newest builds attend this year.   

SAILBOAT RACE

There is plenty of action on the water.  Sailing yachts participate in two days of racing.  These races accompany a spectator fleet of motor yachts.  This allows owners to enjoy spectacular views.  The racing happens at the Royal Phuket Yacht Club.  The yachts sail from Nai Harn Bay to Surin Bay.  The courses are set by long-serving Race Officer Andy Dowden.

FEADSHIP CHALLENGE

Feadship yacht charter enthusiasts revel in the Feadship Challenge.  It is a model boat building contest.  Nearby are other parts of the social program. These include the Boat International Media Owners’ Dinner.  The meal is aboard a yacht at one of the finest beaches in Phuket. 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The yacht is located adjacent to the Surin Hotel.  The Surin will present a choice of foods from East and West.  Therefore, the meals overlook the beauty of Thailand’s coastline. Live music and dancing continue into the night.  The launch of Chinese lanterns draw the dinner to a close.

YACHTS IN ATTENDANCE

The initial list of confirmed attendees include:

• 50m Perseus built by Perini Navi in 2001
• 42m Maverick II, built by Sterling in 1988
• 57m Montigne built by Aegean Yachts in 2009
• 40.3m My Lady Arraya built by Oceanfast in 1990 and based in Thailand

Other yachts include:

• 36.07m Vie Sans Soucis built by Kings Yachts in Taiwan
• 74m Silver Zwei built by Hanseatic Marine in 2009
• 30m Asia built in 1997 by Paul Johnson
• 49.7m Silolona of Indonesia, a traditional wooden Phinisi schooner hand-built in 2004 by Konjo craftsmen from South Sulawesi

EVENT SPONSORS

Major event sponsors include

• Boat International Media
• The Surin Hotel
• Asia’s YACHT Style Magazine
• Feadship Royal Dutch Shipyards 
  

HOW TO BOOK A YACHT CHARTER

In conclusion, yachts exist from the Bahamas to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.  There are superyacht rendezvous and regattas.  These are experienced sailors and casual travelers.

Contact our vacation specialists at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now-contact-us/ to arrange a sailing or power odyssey of a lifetime.

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