Please select your home edition
Edition
Leaderboard FD July August September 2023

Regional Asia-Pac Superyacht Association to be formed

by Superyacht Singapore Association on 27 Jan 2010
Members of the superyacht industry at an informal meeting, PIMEX 2010 Superyacht Singapore Association
On 08 January this year over 25 superyacht industry professionals met during Thailand’s PIMEX boat show to discuss the possibility and need for the creation of a superyacht association for the Asia-Pacific Region. While there are a number of existing country level superyacht associations (notably Australia, Singapore and Indonesia) there is no single body promoting the region as a whole.

Those attending the meeting were hugely positive about the creation of an association and agreed in principle to begin work to create and launch the new body. Knowledge among captains and yacht owners of this 'third cruising destination' is very low and a major objective of the association would be to communicate the unique benefits of the region to superyachts based around the world.

In addition, much needs to be done to open all territorial waters to visiting yachts and the association would play a major role in lobbying Governments and explaining the economic benefits that visiting super yachts bring.
Initial plans for the association are being created and a further meeting will take place in Singapore in April after which it is hoped that the Association will be formalised and begin work.

Anyone wishing to join the association can contact the Superyacht Singapore Association, Thai Marine Business Association or The Indonesian Superyacht Association. For more information, contact YP Loke at ypl@spinnaker.com.sg

Photo
Back row:
Nick Coombes, Asia Pacific Superyachts, Malaysia
Derrick van Deventer, Ao Po Grand Marina, Thailand
Mete Izmen, Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand
Jody Atterton, Ocean Cruiser Company, Vietnam
Gary Skinner (standing in for Nigel Beatty, Superyacht Logistics), Japan
Simon Turner, Iconovista & SSA, Singapore
Colin Dawson, The George Group, Hong Kong
Gareth Twist, Yacht Solutions Co, Thailand
William Giles, Giles Marine & TMBA, Thailand
Nick Wyatt, Yacht Haven Phuket, Thailand
Brendan Wright, Boustead Yachts, Malaysia
Andy Treadwell, Informa Yacht Group,

Centre
Cilian Budarlaigh, Indo Yacht Support, Indonesia
John Farrell, Seal Superyacht, Thailand
Adam Frost, Seal Superyacht, Thailand
Clarice Jamain (standing in for Grant Saunders Simpson Marine, HK)
Zara Tremlett, Yacht Haven Phuket, Thailand
Gulu Lalvani, Royal Phuket Marina, Thailand
YP Loke, Spinnaker International & SSA, Singapore

Front
Neil Hempsey, Indo Yacht Support, Indonesia
Jean Jacques Lavigne, Superyacht Singapore Association (SSA), Singapore
Zhik 2024 DecemberV-DRY-XRS Sailing 2021 - FOOTER

Related Articles

GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D5
Stage set for Finals showdown in Marstrand With just one day to go at the 2025 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women's Trophy, the stage is set for a thrilling finale in both the Open and Women's classes.
Posted on 4 Jul Sam Goodchild in the Course des Caps
The final phase is full of potential pitfalls Sam Goodchild, the British skipper of MACIF Santé Prévoyance who has been dominating the IMOCA round Britain and Ireland race since the start of the third day, says the goal now is to focus on the complex finishing section.
Posted on 4 Jul 29er Europeans at Lake Garda day 2
Light breeze, boat park buzz and big wins off the water >Day 2 brought lighter winds to Lake Garda, but the energy around the event stayed sky-high.
Posted on 4 Jul Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais day 3
French tour de force gives Paprec world championship lead As the Rolex TP52 World Championship passed its midway point today in Cascais, Portugal it is the French underdogs on Paprec, led by ocean racing legend Loïck Peyron, which has taken the overall lead.
Posted on 4 Jul Rolex Fastnet Race IRC One preview
Beyond the French legends there is plenty of international talent with podium potential With 17 editions of the Rolex Fastnet Race to his name, including five class victories along the way and an outright victory in 2015, could anyone bet against Géry Trentesaux doing it again?
Posted on 4 Jul International Moth Worlds begin this weekend
Pre-Worlds are under way at Malcesine From 6 to 13 July 2025, the 2025 Moth World Championship officially gets under way, hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine and preceded by the Pre-Worlds on 4 and 5 July. The event marks the culmination of three weeks entirely dedicated to foiling.
Posted on 4 Jul K-Challenge gives opinion on proposed Protocol
Why the 38th edition could usher in a new era for the America's Cup Stephan Kandler and Bruno Dubois, Co-CEOs of K-Challenge, jointly stated: “The provisional Protocol published on 23 May 2025 by Defender Emirates Team New Zealand is an important step forward for the America's Cup."
Posted on 4 Jul PredictWind to show new race tracker in August
The Ocean Race joins with PredictWind as Official Tracking and Weather Services Supplier The Ocean Race, often described as the toughest test of a team in sport and widely recognised as a leader in impactful ocean health initiatives, and PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, are collaborating on a new race tracker.
Posted on 4 Jul ORCV Women's Helm Race changes everything
Rachel Mcguigan charged in—eyes up, hands on, no time to waste Some people drift into sailing. Rachel Mcguigan charged in—eyes up, hands on, no time to waste.
Posted on 4 Jul 2025 Transat Café L'OR is packed with surprises
73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th 73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandy.
Posted on 4 Jul
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Sail-World Australia and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy