The next Grow Boating Phuket Networking Evening will be held at The Speakeasy Yacht Club, at The Royal Phuket Marina on Friday the 7th of December 2018 from 5pm onward. ‘The Asia Superyacht Rendezvous Cup will be celebrating its 18th year in Phuket, drawing stunning sail and motor superyachts from around the world to enjoy exclusive racing and parties on & off the water!’ The highly regarded Asia Superyacht Rendezvous Cup regatta dates of January 18-20, 2019 marks the return of the ASR Cup to the exclusive SALA Phuket Resort & Spa and pristine Mai Khao Bay Phuket for thrilling racing and exclusive events dedicated to superyacht owners and their guests and captains and crew. Event organisers unite to show support for yachting industry and Thai Government's drive to make Thailand the yachting hub of Asia. Phuket's only boat show to be called “Thailand Yacht Show & Rendezvous” In a joint statement issued today by Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia Pte Ltd, owners of the Thailand Yacht Show (TYS), Gael and Olivier Burlot, owners of Asia RendezVous, and Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of Royal Phuket Marina, it was announced that the three parties have agreed to collaborate in producing one combined boat show in Phuket next year 10-13 January. The TYBA was represented at the recent Underwater Clean Up day last Sunday the 30th of September. Members of the TYBA joined the MV Dive Asia with a total of 47 people including 42 volunteer divers. A big change for visiting yachts as the restriction is lifted through 2022 "There is a big change in the Andaman Islands of India for visiting yachts… they are no longer restricted by the 30 days stay regulation", reports R. Rathnam, heading up Asia Pacific Superyachts Andaman Islands, India. International yachting giants are queuing up to support Asia’s leading superyacht event from the 6th to the 9th of December 2018. By invitation only, the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous is designed to bring like-minded people together. The Phuket Yacht Show has announced that it will donate a 6 by 3 metre stand inside the exhibition hall for free use by members of the Thai Yachting Business Association during the show. The show has also offered a 10% discount for TYBA members for the in water display and a 20% discount in the exhibition hall. Discounts apply to the rack rate and cannot be used with any other special offer. The inaugural edition of Penang Rendezvous 2018 happened from 26th to 29th July 2018, and has proven to be a successful first event in the state, with many more future editions to come. Over 3,000 visitors from all around the Southeast Asia region graced the event, including the Minister of Tourism in attendance. The Thailand Yachting Symposium brings together key marine industry stakeholders in a two-hour conference format. Informative panel sessions and presentations by speakers from the public and private sectors will provide insight and the opportunity for public-private sector co-operation with the aim to grow boating in Thailand. Thailand is gearing up for its annual showcase of marine and luxury from 29 November to 2 December when leaders in the country’s boating and luxury lifestyle industries come together for the 7th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, and where consumers gather to see the latest products and technologies on offer. The PHUKET YACHT SHOW is an exciting new concept that incorporates the best from the island’s long-established international boat shows and showcases not only yachts, Event Organisers Unite to show Support for Government and Yachting Industry In a joint statement issued today by Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia Pte Ltd, owner of the Singapore and Thailand Yacht Shows, and Gael and Olivier Burlot, The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has now approved six new courses for advanced STCW seafarer certification for delivery by Galileo Maritime Academy from its’ Phuket, Thailand professional seafarer training facilities at Yacht Haven Marina.
For this months Grow Boating we are delighted to announce that Paul Poole has generously agreed to be our drinks sponsors. See https://www.paulpoole.co.th/
TYBA supported lunch, fruit, gloves and garbage bags. The divers collected 15 bags of garbage and removed 500 kilos from underwater!! Well done to all those involved.