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The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> will take place from 27 to 30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore, and will reinforce Asia’s position on the yachting map. The event, combined with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Southeast Asia Yachting Conference</a> on 26 April, will pave the way for more maritime events to take place in Asia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262285/image/large-be347275d05ed7d3f60ef88e97e49a3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262285">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> is representative of Singapore’s status as a gateway and hub of the Asian yachting scene, providing a platform for conversation about the growth of the yachting industry in Asia. For four days, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove will become a meeting place for world-leading yacht builders and designers, watersports toys and tenders and leisure and lifestyle brands to showcase their products for the increasing appetite of the Asian audience.The festival is seen as a major promotional tool and lead generator for the region’s expanding yachting industry. For companies aiming to establish their presence in the region and expand into a new market, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a> will work as a hotspot for both new customers and existing clientele.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262284/image/large-6a1ff88358b67434bbd7891daa96c653.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262284">Wade Pearce, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">SYF</a> organiser and Founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Marine Guide (Company)">SG Marine Guide</a>, is encouraged by the interest in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">SYF</a> this year. “We have had unbelievable support from the industry around the region, and now we expect to deliver a quality event with an expected 9,000+ visitors over the four days.”&nbsp;He continued, “The boating lifestyle is what we are promoting, covering all nautical formats from luxury yachts to fishing boats. We want to show off the ‘stepping stones’ for anyone who wants to charter a boat or buy a Jet Ski, and then move on to becoming a boat owner. From that experience and enjoyment, owners will generally want to upgrade from the 6-metres to 9-metres with a stateroom, all the way to 21-metres or even a 30-metre tri-deck.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262287/image/large-21b92af85579282802a196454166a5fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262287">Approximately 70 brands and exhibitors have signed up to attend the event, with only a few spots remaining. “We have 90 percent of the berths reserved, with all newly-delivered boats at 10-metres to 45-metres, and another 20-30 supply and service companies with booths on the water. All the leading yachting brands will be there, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beneteau (Company)">Beneteau</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, to name a few,” said Wade Pearce.“There will also be a strong line up of sailing and power multihulls that includes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6072" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lagoon Yachts (Company)">Lagoon</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard</a> catamarans, along with the ever increasingly popular day boats from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axopar (Company)">Axopar</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5844" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nimbus (Company)">Nimbus</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Saxdor Yachts (Company)">Saxdor</a>,” he added.Arthur Tay, CEO and Executive Director of SUTL Enterprise Limited (“SUTL”), said, “After a three-year hiatus from the last event, we are delighted to be the venue host of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2023 ">Singapore Yachting Festival</a>. Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Marine Guide (Company)">SG Marine Guide</a>, we are confident to deliver an exciting and successful event in response to the booming yachting industry in Asia. This is critical to Singapore as a yachting and lifestyle destination, bringing together leading players in the region.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262286/image/large-ff111c642e09b1ee6142e8cc649ad7b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262286">Simpson Marine</a> will present an impressive line-up of yachts at the event. Richard Allen, Group General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1011" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Marine (Company)">Simpson Marine</a>, said, “We are very happy to be part of the Singapore Yachting Festival this year, after three years of no boat shows in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social limitations on gatherings and events. It is an excellent opportunity for us to meet with clients, show off our range of yachts, and network with industry professionals.”“We are excited to present some of the most exceptional yachts in our fleet, including a Sanlorenzo SX88, Singapore’s first SX76 and BGX60, Southeast Asia’s first Lagoon 55, an Oceanis 51.1, Singapore’s first Fairline Squadron 50, and more yachts from our brands,” he continued.&nbsp;The event will also host a Captain’s Lounge for networking, sponsored by prominent businesses in yacht transport, agency, marinas and yacht management.

Singapore Yachting Festival to put Asia on yachting map

The Singapore Yachting Festival will take place from 27 to 30 April 2023 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove and will put Asia on the yachting map.