Silverlining – Sparkman and Stephens 104   The story of the Silverlining is one that spans the world. She has cruised more than 50,000 nautical miles, visiting more than 40 countries during her circumnavigation of the globe. Now, she makes her home in Phuket, Thailand and is a perfect vessel for fantastic luxury sailing or diving vacations around Phuket, Langkawi or Myanmar.   The Yacht       Designed by Sparkman and Stephens, this 104ft sailing yacht had a tumultuous history before fin...

Originall published in December 2019    Often referred to as the Pearl of the Andaman, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a popular spot for visitors to South East Asia. Well known for its many islands, the area is full of hidden beaches perfect for those looking for a tropical paradise. From motor yachts, power catamarans, classic sailing yachts and super yachts, Phuket offers a large variety of vessels available for charter during all months of the year.   1,500 yachts and cruisers visit Phu...

A closer look at the Bali Catspace Announced in 2019, new Catspace models seamlessly joined the ranks of the innovative Bali Catamarans range. Sitting at 40ft, the motor and sail versions the offer the familiar details of the larger Bali models but with subtle space efficient innovations.  Released initially as concept designs, we are now able to get a closer look at the finished interiors of the Bali Catspace sail!  The concept: Conceived by Olivier Poncin and designed by Lasta Design, the catamaran BALI Catspace com...

[Originally Publichsed in SEA Yachting Magazine 2019] The Galeon 680 made waves in September, clinching victory at the World Yachts Trophies for “BestExterior Design category 64-80 feet”. This is yet another award for the prestigious builder, who had previously won “Best Power Boat” in 2016 and also gained even more nominations in various other categories.    What makes the Galeon so alluring to industry professionals and consumers alike? Galeon 680 – Bre...

Built in 1961 by the Yarrow & Co ship building company in the United Kingdom, the CAMARA C is a stunning ‘gentleman’s yacht’. Having recently completed an extensive refit, the yacht now calls Phuket home. At 32 m/105 (ft) in length, the CAMARA C can accommodate up to 12 passengers with 7 qualified crew and reaches a top speed of 12 knots. During the winter months she is available for charter under Fraser in Phuket in Thailand, the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar and Langkawi in Malaysia. Camara C will operate in the Sout...

With another Bali due to arrive in Thailand this year we take a closer look at what makes Bali sailing catamarans so special.  The BALI 4.1 picks up on all the innovations which have been so successful with the BALI 4.0; a vast spacious cockpit and saloon area that completely opens up with a huge pivoting glazed door. A very seaworthy integral foredeck area with a very large sunbathing area and a forward cockpit which can comfortably accommodate the whole crew. A raised helm station, a very convivial fly bridge and retracting or sliding...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is a Supporting Sponsor of the first Thailand Charter Week, which features an impressive line-up of boats. Nov 06, 2019 | By Yacht Style  SHARE             The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed up as a Supporting Sponsor of the first Thailand Charter Week in a huge boost for the inaugural six-day event, held at Phuket Yacht Haven from November 16-21. The 41m Ocean Emerald is represented by Camper & Nicholsons Organ...

The inaugural Thailand Charter Week (TCW) was run from the 16th to the 21st of November 2019 at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina and be coordinated with the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show.   ...

Thailand Charter Week: Why A ‘B2B’ Event? By Vincent Tabuteau Vincent Tabuteau, a leader of the yachting industry in Thailand since the late 1980s, talks about the need for the first Thailand Charter Week. Sep 21, 2019 | By Yacht Style SHARE             When a family or a group of friends charter a yacht, their holidays are directly linked to the vessel and its crew. If they make the wrong choice, what looked like a good idea on a well-designed marketing brochure c...

Phuket, Thailand – Asia Marine Phuket is now the exclusive dealer for the French designed Bali Catamarans. One of Phuket’s longest established charter agencies, Asia Marine will take  delivery of the first Bali catamaran in November 2019, the Bali 4.1sailing catamaran.    “We are excited to represent Bali Catamarans for buyers in Thailand and especially Phuket” said Vincent Tabuteau, CEO and founder of Asia Marine. “Their yachts fill a niche for open space models in the...