https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/324885/feed News and insight on superyacht design and travel en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Lisa Cam Lisa Cam There are plenty of ways to travel in luxury by sea. A cruise liner cares for every practical detail, but its scale means strict schedules, crowds and little room for unique experiences. A private yacht charter, by contrast, can feel thrillingly free and discreet, but usually comes with eye-watering costs, logistical difficulties and a relative lack of fancy facilities like spa treatments and on-board entertainment. The latest launches and expansions from respected names in hospitality occupy... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3371636/luxury-hotels-hit-high-seas-ritz-carlton-four-seasons-and-aman-leading-way https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3371636/luxury-hotels-hit-high-seas-ritz-carlton-four-seasons-and-aman-leading-way Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:45:05 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial First came the cars; now come the yachts. When five Guangdong-registered vessels sailed into Hong Kong waters recently to mark the launch of the southbound yacht travel scheme, they completed a two-way maritime link that began with the northbound arrangement for Hong Kong yachts in June. The southbound scheme deserves a warm welcome. It opens a promising channel of high-value visits as the city searches for fresh sources of growth. Each widening of the door to the rest of the Greater Bay Area... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3372049/hong-kong-must-ensure-mainland-yachts-are-welcome https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3372049/hong-kong-must-ensure-mainland-yachts-are-welcome Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:15:11 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter No other Swiss luxury watchmaker constantly pushes back the boundaries of the possible quite like Richard Mille. The high-performance worlds of motorsport and sailing share a similar passion for mechanical mastery – and it’s an affinity that leads naturally to collaboration. Richard Mille is partner to a trio of sporting events, covering sailing, road racing and rallying, that celebrate the brand’s fondness for precision machines that blend supreme beauty with peerless technical... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366601/style-edit-richard-mille-revs-vintage-elegance-3-racing-events https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3366601/style-edit-richard-mille-revs-vintage-elegance-3-racing-events Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:00:13 +0000 Frank Chen Frank Chen From wealth and waterways to manufacturing, the Greater Bay Area possesses the essential ingredients to become an international yacht hub, with the integrated economic and business zone having more to offer than many other regions, according to an industry veteran. Luxury vessels could help unlock demand for the economy, and with its manifold strengths, Hong Kong could make a splash and turn the bay area’s potential into reality, said Paul Brackley, CEO of yachting consultancy Central Yacht and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3363181/next-great-harbour-chinas-greater-bay-area-has-tools-be-yacht-hub-industry-veteran https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3363181/next-great-harbour-chinas-greater-bay-area-has-tools-be-yacht-hub-industry-veteran Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:00:16 +0000 Reuters Reuters A ⁠few hundred people in Venice protested ⁠on Friday against US Ambassador to ⁠Italy Tilman Fertitta as he arrived in the lagoon city aboard his superyacht, drawing criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies. Activists also objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals. Fertitta, a billionaire businessman appointed by ‌Trump, is touring the Italian peninsula aboard his 117-metre (384-foot) yacht,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3361021/trump-envoy-met-protests-venice-he-arrives-superyacht https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3361021/trump-envoy-met-protests-venice-he-arrives-superyacht Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:26:22 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong has sailed closer to its goal of becoming one of the world’s most compelling yachting hubs after a breakthrough decision by mainland China to exempt leisure vessels from the city from customs guarantees and to allow temporary nationality registrations. The policy change for yachts registered in Hong Kong and nearby Macau sets the stage for unprecedented integration of Greater Bay Area waters and removes a major financial anchor holding back the sector. Hong Kong must now get all hands... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3356852/capitalise-yacht-tourism-hong-kong-must-get-all-hands-deck https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3356852/capitalise-yacht-tourism-hong-kong-must-get-all-hands-deck Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:15:09 +0000 Ian Borchard Ian Borchard Hong Kong is in a unique position to capitalise on yacht tourism – with over 1,000km of coastline and more than 200 islands, this natural advantage is something few international cities can match. Recent policy initiatives, ranging from new mooring developments to cross-boundary integration within the Greater Bay Area, signal the government’s clear intent to further promote the marine economy. Plans to add over 1,100 new berths and expand key sites, such as the Aberdeen typhoon shelter and the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353168/3-ways-build-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-beyond-infrastructure https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353168/3-ways-build-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-beyond-infrastructure Fri, 15 May 2026 01:30:04 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Marina development is finally making headway in Hong Kong after decades of being largely dead in the water. The plan to revamp an area in Aberdeen should be welcomed, as long as public access remains part of efforts to chart a course for the city to become a premier maritime gateway in Asia. The goal is to convert a section of the southwest coast of Hong Kong Island into a new marina with 200 berths, a clubhouse and about 250 private flats by 2032. On Wednesday, the Development Bureau said it... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3348132/hong-kong-must-factor-community-needs-marina-development https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/comment/article/3348132/hong-kong-must-factor-community-needs-marina-development Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:45:14 +0000 Mia Nurmamat Mia Nurmamat As the country with the world’s largest cohort of billionaires, China is no stranger to wealthy elites engaging in luxurious leisure activities, but one common pastime in the West does not seem to have attracted a commensurate level of interest across the Pacific – yachting. While Chinese e-commerce billionaire Richard Liu recently announced a multibillion-dollar investment in a new yacht company, regulatory hurdles and infrastructure gaps have kept China’s wealthiest individuals from fully... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3346817/chinas-high-end-yacht-owners-say-industry-growth-stifled-structural-gaps https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3346817/chinas-high-end-yacht-owners-say-industry-growth-stifled-structural-gaps Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:10 +0000 Luna Sun Luna Sun Richard Liu, founder of China’s retail giant JD.com, has launched a nautical brand to build out the country’s yacht industry, riding a wave of policy support to tap a fast-growing domestic market and make the vessels – traditionally associated with affluence and luxury – accessible to “everyday consumers”. Liu’s brand, Sea Expandary, signed a strategic framework agreement on Tuesday with the coastal cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai in Guangdong, China’s southern powerhouse province, for a high-end... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3344583/boat-every-dock-chinese-billionaire-unveils-plan-mass-yacht-production https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3344583/boat-every-dock-chinese-billionaire-unveils-plan-mass-yacht-production Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:30:07 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Not content with conquering land, luxury hoteliers have their eyes on much bigger territory as the quest continues to dominate the high seas. This year alone sees two hospitality behemoths – the Orient Express and Four Seasons – debut luxury superyachts, while Aman Resorts’ Amangati yacht is slated to launch in 2027. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, however, was ahead of the game when it unveiled its first luxury vessel Evrima in 2022, followed by Ilma in 2024. Last year it welcomed its... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3343415/luminara-ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-takes-luxury-cruising-whole-new-level https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3343415/luminara-ritz-carlton-yacht-collection-takes-luxury-cruising-whole-new-level Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:33:58 +0000 Ronald Chan Ronald Chan Think of Monaco: a glittering harbour, vibrant city, global icon and financial hub. Sound familiar? I have always been fascinated by the similarities between Monaco and Hong Kong. Today, I see an exciting future amid the fast-growing opportunities developing for Hong Kong thanks to our increasing economic, financial and cultural ties with the principality. From capital flows and marine infrastructure to yacht tourism, trade and ocean research, a deeper alliance between Hong Kong and Monaco could... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3332072/how-deeper-ties-monaco-can-help-hong-kong-make-waves https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3332072/how-deeper-ties-monaco-can-help-hong-kong-make-waves Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:30:09 +0000 Dennis Lee Dennis Lee With over 12,000 registered yachts but only around 4,300 berths, Hong Kong plans to boost its yacht tourism by adding about 1,100 berths at several locations: the proposed Airport Bay Marina, the Hung Hom harbourfront, the former Lamma Quarry and the expanded Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. The projects are part of the city’s waterfront developments. Airport Bay Marina, for instance, was revealed in the Skytopia master plan, which includes an expanded AsiaWorld-Expo, a “jet fresh market” designed to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3330818/hong-kongs-superyacht-economy-must-not-leave-citys-poor-its-wake https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3330818/hong-kongs-superyacht-economy-must-not-leave-citys-poor-its-wake Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:30:08 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing On a recent weekend, the members-only Lantau Yacht Club in Hong Kong hosted a high-profile boat show, with Rolls-Royce limousines, luxury Jacob & Co timepieces, drones and live music all part of the package to tempt well-heeled guests. The privately owned yacht club, in Lantau’s Island’s resort-like Discovery Bay neighbourhood, was a pioneer in reconfiguring operations to target high-end superyachts in 2020 and has 148 wet berths and associated facilities. Franklin Mak, executive vice-president... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330963/hong-kong-has-set-course-join-yacht-club-asia-can-it-find-way https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3330963/hong-kong-has-set-course-join-yacht-club-asia-can-it-find-way Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:30:09 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg A person from billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s inner circle was behind the purchase of a superyacht previously owned by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, according to people familiar with the matter. The 73-metre (240 foot) Capricorn was transferred to a new holding company in late October, according to filings reviewed by Bloomberg, which did not disclose the ultimate beneficial owner. The people did not identify or give further details about the buyer. Earlier that month, the real estate tycoon had... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3326755/singapore-tycoon-ong-beng-sengs-aide-linked-luxury-superyacht-deal https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3326755/singapore-tycoon-ong-beng-sengs-aide-linked-luxury-superyacht-deal Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:22:39 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The United States is auctioning off the US$325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The auction, which closes on September 10, comes as US President Donald Trump seeks to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. The US has said it is working with allies to put pressure on Russian oligarchs, some of whom are close to Putin and have had their yachts seized, to try to compel him to stop the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3321009/us-auctioning-seized-us325-million-russian-superyacht-helipad-pool-gym-and-spa https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3321009/us-auctioning-seized-us325-million-russian-superyacht-helipad-pool-gym-and-spa Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:38:25 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa After nearly seven years together and a two-year engagement, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are tying the knot this week in the grandest wedding money can buy. Dubbed the “wedding of the century”, the multi-day event, beginning today, is reportedly setting the Amazon founder back more than US$10 million, per The Hollywood Reporter. The couple have rented out the entire island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Italy, with the wedding itself set to take place on Bezos’ US$500 million megayacht,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3315595/meet-planners-behind-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-venice-wedding-london-based-lanza-baucinas https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3315595/meet-planners-behind-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-venice-wedding-london-based-lanza-baucinas Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press A British-flagged luxury superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing UK tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, was lifted fully out of the water on Saturday afternoon as salvage recovery crews completed the operation to bring it ashore for further investigation. The white top and blue hull of the 56-metre (184-foot) Bayesian, covered with algae and mud, was visible clear of the sea in a holding area of a yellow floating crane barge. The local coastguard said the lifting operation will be... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3315354/uk-tech-tycoon-mike-lynchs-doomed-bayesian-superyacht-lifted-out-water https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3315354/uk-tech-tycoon-mike-lynchs-doomed-bayesian-superyacht-lifted-out-water Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:37:31 +0000 Aileen Chuang Aileen Chuang While yachting is often perceived as an activity for the privileged few, Lawrence Chow entered the world of sailing by spending about HK$16,000 (US$2,063) to buy a boat with two friends about 10 years ago. “It is a small boat but very affordable, splitting between three people, and we can enjoy the water,” said Chow, who is now the chairman of the Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA), which represents all sectors of the leisure marine sector and aims to make boating more accessible to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3306698/hong-kong-airport-authority-plans-500-berth-yacht-bay-promote-marina-tourism https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3306698/hong-kong-airport-authority-plans-500-berth-yacht-bay-promote-marina-tourism Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Champagne flows, mega yachts glide by and the high seas beckon with the promise of adventure – marinas are more than just a place to dock. From first-class facilities to spectacular locations, here are six that serve as destinations in their own right. 1. Port Hercules, Monaco The ultimate in exclusivity, Port Hercules, aka Billionaires’ Harbour, has long been a symbol of wealth and extravagance. Located in the heart of Monte Carlo, it has been Monaco’s main anchorage since ancient Greek and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/travel/article/3300562/6-marinas-around-world-are-destinations-themselves https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/postmag/travel/article/3300562/6-marinas-around-world-are-destinations-themselves Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:15:08 +0000 Last year, Davon Godchaux, the New England Patriots defensive tackle, spilled the beans about how those high-stakes NFL contract negotiations really go down. After scoring a two-year extension reportedly worth up to US$21 million, Godchaux opened up, in an episode of his YouTube show, Chaux Talk, about the drama that unfolded before he sealed the deal. “I don’t want to be a distraction to the team, I really just want to go out there and ball,” he shared. Godchaux had skipped organised team... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299383/meet-davon-godchaux-chanel-imans-husband-and-patriots-defensive-tackle-hes-overcome-sporting-injury https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299383/meet-davon-godchaux-chanel-imans-husband-and-patriots-defensive-tackle-hes-overcome-sporting-injury Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:10 +0000 There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945. An all-Filipino crew of 15 sailors will make it another when the annual ocean classic begins in Sydney on Thursday. With veteran sailor Ernesto Echauz at the helm, Centennial 7 will embark on the 628-nautical mile (722 miles, 1,160 kilometres) race. One of six international entrants out of the more than 100-strong fleet, Centennial 7’s crew comprises sailors from the Philippines’... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/other-sport/article/3292099/all-filipino-crew-set-make-history-sydney-hobart-yacht-race https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/other-sport/article/3292099/all-filipino-crew-set-make-history-sydney-hobart-yacht-race Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:00:14 +0000 Hong Kong’s identity is inseparable from the sea. The image of the city most familiar around the world is that of the harbour, overlooked by skyscrapers. But Hong Kong also boasts an extensive coastline, numerous islands and a rich maritime history. These assets, combined with all that a cosmopolitan city has to offer, should make it an attractive destination for luxury yachts. But this high-end form of tourism is woefully underdeveloped. Now, as Hong Kong aims to become a premier tourist... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/article/3285174/hong-kongs-luxury-yacht-tourism-needs-wind-its-sails https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/article/3285174/hong-kongs-luxury-yacht-tourism-needs-wind-its-sails Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:15:07 +0000 Omega’s association with the sea runs deep. The Seamaster, a diving watch produced since 1948 that blends suave and classy looks with robustness and high performance, is among its most celebrated collections … and the horological choice of James Bond. Then there’s the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s long tradition of supporting the glamorous world of competitive sailing, sponsoring both individual athletes and entire teams, and acting as a partner for leading races. Among them is the most prestigious... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3280927/style-edit-omegas-seamaster-regatta-ultimate-watch-sailors-and-celebrates-brands-legacy-americas-cup https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3280927/style-edit-omegas-seamaster-regatta-ultimate-watch-sailors-and-celebrates-brands-legacy-americas-cup Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:00:22 +0000 A playground for the rich and famous, the French town of Saint-Tropez has seen its fair share of superyachts over the years. So much so, in fact, that yacht spotting has become a popular pastime for visitors, who cram the town’s glamorous harbour to scrutinise the latest arrivals. On a recent summer’s day, however, one ship gets tongues wagging – and it isn’t the 95-metre (310-foot) CC-Summer, which boasts a 12-metre (39-foot) swimming pool and a basketball court on the bow. Instead, all eyes... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3278804/opulence-ahoy-what-its-go-superyacht-cruise-courtesy-ritz-carlton https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3278804/opulence-ahoy-what-its-go-superyacht-cruise-courtesy-ritz-carlton Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:30:10 +0000 Mike Lynch’s widow Angela Bacares may still be liable to pay up to US$4 billion in damages to Hewlett Packard (HPE), even after her husband and daughter tragically died in a shocking Sicily yacht sinking last month, according to The Guardian. HPE has said it will not be dropping the fraud claims that were made against Lynch, and plans to pursue damages of up to US$4 billion from his estate. Per The Guardian, the IT company won a civil lawsuit against Mike Lynch in 2022 after accusing him and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277484/who-britains-bill-gates-mike-lynchs-widow-angela-bacares https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3277484/who-britains-bill-gates-mike-lynchs-widow-angela-bacares Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:00:15 +0000 Initial examinations of four of the people killed when British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s family yacht sank off Sicily last month indicated they had died of suffocation as oxygen ran out on the stricken vessel, judicial sources said on Thursday. Lynch, his daughter Hannah, an on-board cook and four guests died when the Bayesian, a British flagged 56-metre (184-feet) superyacht, sank during a severe and sudden weather event off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, on August 19. First results from... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3277388/4-victims-mike-lynch-superyacht-suffocated-while-trapped-ship-autopsies-suggest https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3277388/4-victims-mike-lynch-superyacht-suffocated-while-trapped-ship-autopsies-suggest Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:02:55 +0000 Italian prosecutors will investigate the captain of the superyacht belonging to British tech magnate Mike Lynch that sank off Sicily last week during an intense storm, killing Lynch and six other people, a judicial source said on Monday. James Cutfield, a 51-year old New Zealand national, is being investigated for manslaughter and shipwreck, the source said, confirming earlier reports by Italian media. Being placed under investigation in Italy does not imply guilt, and does not mean formal... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275961/mike-lynch-superyacht-sinking-ships-captain-james-cutfield-faces-manslaughter-investigation https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275961/mike-lynch-superyacht-sinking-ships-captain-james-cutfield-faces-manslaughter-investigation Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:19:20 +0000 Prosecutors in Italy said on Saturday they have opened an investigation into culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after a superyacht capsized during a storm off the coast of Sicily, killing seven people on board. They included British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his daughter. Termini Imerese prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio confirmed the investigation has been launched, but said no suspect is currently identified. “We are only in the initial phase of the investigation. We can’t exclude any... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275790/mike-lynch-superyacht-sinking-italian-prosecutors-open-manslaughter-investigation https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275790/mike-lynch-superyacht-sinking-italian-prosecutors-open-manslaughter-investigation Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:10:13 +0000 Italian divers have retrieved the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, who was the last person still unaccounted for after the family’s luxury yacht sank this week off Sicily. Seven people, including Lynch himself, died when the 56-metre-long (184-foot) sail boat, the Bayesian, capsized during a fierce, pre-dawn storm on Monday off Porticello, near Palermo. Fifteen people survived, including Lynch’s wife and the yacht’s captain. Lynch’s family is devastated and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275704/body-last-missing-person-found-after-uk-tech-mogul-mike-lynchs-superyacht-sinks https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275704/body-last-missing-person-found-after-uk-tech-mogul-mike-lynchs-superyacht-sinks Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:10:31 +0000 Mike Lynch, a controversial tech tycoon, remains missing after his superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday. The 56-metre (183-foot) Bayesian superyacht was carrying 22 people when it sank during stormy weather near Porticello, Palermo. Fifteen people were rescued, including Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares. Six passengers remain missing. One body was recovered and is believed to be that of Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian-Antiguan chef who worked on the vessel, according to BBC News. Divers on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275371/there-are-3-main-reasons-mike-lynchs-superyacht-sunk-none-give-hope-finding-survivors https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275371/there-are-3-main-reasons-mike-lynchs-superyacht-sunk-none-give-hope-finding-survivors Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:34:44 +0000 One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht was struck by an unexpectedly violent storm and sank off Sicily early on Monday. The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long (184-ft) sailing boat, was carrying 22 people and was anchored just off shore near the port of Porticello when it was hit by ferocious weather, the Italian coastguard said in a statement. Eyewitnesses said the yacht vanished quickly beneath the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275088/1-dead-6-missing-including-uk-tech-entrepreneur-mike-lynch-after-yacht-sinks-sicily https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3275088/1-dead-6-missing-including-uk-tech-entrepreneur-mike-lynch-after-yacht-sinks-sicily Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:47:50 +0000 For some lucky Hong Kong invitees, the arrival into port in June of The World – Residences at Sea was a rare opportunity to peek into the world of the tiny elite that lives and travels the globe in what is essentially a floating luxury condominium with the amenities of a swanky country club. Think fancy wine programmes, boutique health and wellness services including physiotherapist and personal trainer, and reciprocal access to a suite of equestrian, yachting and golf clubs far and wide. Owned... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3272335/aboard-world-mega-yacht-you-can-travel-globe-without-leaving-home https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3272335/aboard-world-mega-yacht-you-can-travel-globe-without-leaving-home Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:00:16 +0000 The Mariquita, a 1911 gaff cutter designed and built by William Fife III, took home the Richard Mille Cup this summer, in the second edition of the race that took place over a fortnight in yachting locations across England and France. Swiss watch manufacturer Richard Mille launched the regatta last year to celebrate classic yachts as the high-performance craft they were designed to be, in tandem with its mission to combine innovation and design at the pinnacle of watchmaking. At this year’s... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3270803/style-edit-mariquita-wins-richard-mille-cup-2024-swiss-watchmakers-retro-regatta-returns-2nd-year https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3270803/style-edit-mariquita-wins-richard-mille-cup-2024-swiss-watchmakers-retro-regatta-returns-2nd-year Mon, 29 Jul 2024 02:00:14 +0000 If you were a billionaire, what would you eat on your “cheat day”? English property tycoon John Caudwell’s “guilty pleasure” is a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) hot wings, the ones fried in double-breaded coating. He does not feel guilty when eating it, though; he enjoys every mouthful. “When I go bad, I go terrible. Of course KFC is disastrous for your health, it’s trans-fats, non-organic chicken, breadcrumbs … but I don’t feel guilty because I don’t have it more than once a month – I... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3267190/how-age-well-biking-billionaire-john-caudwell-71-steers-clear-sugar-sneaks-kfc https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3267190/how-age-well-biking-billionaire-john-caudwell-71-steers-clear-sugar-sneaks-kfc Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:15:09 +0000 Superyachts have become the go-to status symbol for the ultra wealthy, providing highly secluded leisure and networking sites. They are – even more so than property – the single most expensive asset you can own. While many tech billionaires have bought yachts, the richest of the rich, like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, have gone even bigger. Their boats are virtual palaces at sea, decked out with amenities like gyms, spas, pools, nightclubs and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3263975/9-largest-yachts-owned-tech-billionaires-ranked-jeff-bezos-kuro-where-he-got-engaged-lauren-sanchez https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3263975/9-largest-yachts-owned-tech-billionaires-ranked-jeff-bezos-kuro-where-he-got-engaged-lauren-sanchez Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:19 +0000 Mark Zuckerberg is one of the richest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of more than US$180 billion, according to Forbes. Development is continuing on his sprawling Hawaii compound, he owns a range of sports cars – and he recently dropped a whopping sum on a superyacht. Here’s everything we know about the vessel so far. How much did Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht cost? The Meta CEO reportedly shelled out a cool US$300 million for his latest toy. The ship – which Zuck christened... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3259027/mark-zuckerbergs-new-us300-million-superyacht-launchpad-facebook-boss-dropped-millions-his-new-toy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3259027/mark-zuckerbergs-new-us300-million-superyacht-launchpad-facebook-boss-dropped-millions-his-new-toy Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:00:16 +0000 An entity affiliated with Dalian Wanda Group agreed to sell Sunseeker International, a maker of yachts, to Lionheart Capital, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The Chinese conglomerate and Miami-based Lionheart have signed a so-called sale and purchase agreement, said one of the people, all of whom asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. The transaction, which is subject to British regulatory approval, is poised to close as soon as next month, one of the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3258628/dalian-wanda-sell-sunseeker-yacht-maker-james-bonds-films-lionheart-capital https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3258628/dalian-wanda-sell-sunseeker-yacht-maker-james-bonds-films-lionheart-capital Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:02:11 +0000 Italian custom luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo sets sail on a new cultural venture by revealing the latest details regarding Casa Sanlorenzo at Art Basel Hong Kong this year. Guided by its passion for transcending trends through its timeless custom luxury yacht designs, the shipyard injects the same dedication to excellence into Casa Sanlorenzo, the future headquarters of Sanlorenzo Arts, which is set to open its doors in Venice this year. Sanlorenzo’s art director, Piero Lissoni, brings this... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3256345/style-edit-italian-luxury-yacht-builder-sanlorenzo-art-basel-hong-kong-2024-showing-its-commitment https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3256345/style-edit-italian-luxury-yacht-builder-sanlorenzo-art-basel-hong-kong-2024-showing-its-commitment Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:00:26 +0000 “The major corporate entertainment this week seems to be on the waterfront,” reported the South China Morning Post on March 25, 1990. “The Art of Making a Deal, [sic] by Donald Trump, is now showing at Ocean Terminal on and around the luxury yacht, Trump Princess. “The yacht’s US$115 million (HK$897 million) price tag has been described as ‘a joke price’, but the Trump team and the media have hoisted it gleefully like a battle flag announcing the arrival of the Trump Circus Troupe. “No one... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3254487/when-donald-trump-tried-sell-us115-million-yacht-he-bought-us30-million-sultan-brunei https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3254487/when-donald-trump-tried-sell-us115-million-yacht-he-bought-us30-million-sultan-brunei Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:15:08 +0000 The Hong Kong-owned SHK Scallywag supermaxi has been forced to retire from the Rolex Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race with a broken bowsprit just hours after it started. With thunderstorms and hail threatening to lash crews making the 628-nautical-mile (1,200km) crossing to the Tasmanian capital, Scallywag had been among the favourites to challenge Andoo Comanche for line honours. But despite making a strong start, Scallywag dropped back into third place after taking a penalty turn, organisers said. It... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/other-sport/article/3246264/sydney-hobart-race-hong-kongs-scallywag-skipper-says-its-all-or-nothing-fleet-sets-sail-storms https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/sport/other-sport/article/3246264/sydney-hobart-race-hong-kongs-scallywag-skipper-says-its-all-or-nothing-fleet-sets-sail-storms Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:16:24 +0000 Since 1884, Beneteau has been the choice of the discerning sailor, offering a winning combination of stylish, clean, ergonomic design, alongside legendary durability. 10 most luxurious beach clubs in Southeast Asia to party in style The French boatbuilder also gives owners of its vessels a regular chance to race them competitively at regattas around the world. Since 2021, Beneteau owners in the region have had a dedicated event where they can test their sailing skills and meet other owners at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3243745/style-edit-when-local-yacht-owners-raced-beneteau-cup-hong-kong-2023-french-boatbuilders-annual https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3243745/style-edit-when-local-yacht-owners-raced-beneteau-cup-hong-kong-2023-french-boatbuilders-annual Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:00:10 +0000 Ahoy, Swifties! If you’ve ever imagined yourself in a picturesque moment, staring out at sea in a nice dress during sunset as the chorus of “Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)” plays in the background, now’s your chance. A Taylor Swift-themed cruise is setting sail in 2024. The fan-sponsored event organised by Marvelous Mouse Travels will take Swifties on a Royal Caribbean cruise sailing from the port of Miami to Nassau, Bahamas. According to a post by event organisers in the Facebook group for... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3242917/will-taylor-swift-attend-cruise-themed-after-her-2024-how-book-royal-caribbean-holiday-swifties https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3242917/will-taylor-swift-attend-cruise-themed-after-her-2024-how-book-royal-caribbean-holiday-swifties Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:20 +0000 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez – your favourite tech titan-helicopter pilot power couple – got engaged months ago, and now they’re sharing the story of how it happened. Sánchez, a broadcast journalist-turned-chopper pilot, spilled the deets in a Vogue article published Monday. Bezos popped the question earlier this year by hiding the ring under Sánchez’s pillow after an intimate dinner, according to the article. At bedtime, sans make-up, Sánchez noticed the ring. “When he opened the box, I think... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3241439/lauren-sanchez-her-relationship-jeff-bezos-amazon-billionaires-fiancee-opened-about-their-engagement https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3241439/lauren-sanchez-her-relationship-jeff-bezos-amazon-billionaires-fiancee-opened-about-their-engagement Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:20 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Leonardo DiCaprio seems to enjoy playing the real-life role of Hollywood’s ultimate bachelor. He parties on luxury yachts. He plays poker with his multimillionaire pals. He goes to the most exclusive members’ clubs, from The Bird Streets Club to The Ned. And he dates the world’s most famous models – the latest of whom happens to be fashion’s new “It” girl Vittoria Ceretti. Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio were at Drake's party last night. pic.twitter.com/AiImzw87Ix — Word On Road (@WordOnRd)... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3241038/who-are-leonardo-dicaprios-best-friends-childhood-pal-tobey-maguire-and-nightlife-guru-richie-akiva https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3241038/who-are-leonardo-dicaprios-best-friends-childhood-pal-tobey-maguire-and-nightlife-guru-richie-akiva Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:08 +0000 Jeff Bezos made headlines in 2019 for a rare appearance partying at sea on David Geffen’s yacht, the Rising Sun, with ex-Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein and model Karlie Kloss. Four years later, Bezos is no longer Amazon’s CEO, and he’s spent the last few months earning a new title: king of the high seas. As 2023’s yacht season comes to a close, it’s clear that Bezos’ brand new US$500 million superyacht won the summer. Many of the world’s rich and famous have shied away from being spotted... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3235453/which-billionaires-luxury-yacht-trip-won-summer-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-showy-adventures-koru https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3235453/which-billionaires-luxury-yacht-trip-won-summer-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchezs-showy-adventures-koru Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:00:12 +0000 Tudor has long been associated with sports that encourage people to test themselves to the limit, from cycling and motorsport to surfing and yachting. The much-loved Swiss luxury watchmaker’s association with the last of those, perhaps the most glamorous of all sports, moved to another level in 2022 with the announcement of Tudor’s long-term partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing. The legendary yacht racing team was set up to challenge for the America’s Cup, won it at its first attempt in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3232761/style-edit-inside-tudors-partnership-americas-cup-winners-alinghi-red-bull-racing-swiss-watchmaker https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3232761/style-edit-inside-tudors-partnership-americas-cup-winners-alinghi-red-bull-racing-swiss-watchmaker Fri, 01 Sep 2023 02:00:11 +0000 While quiet luxury has been gaining steam in some circles, Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos’ fiancée, has been flaunting quite the opposite look. Sánchez and Bezos have been gallivanting across Europe this summer aboard the Amazon founder’s US$500 million megayacht, and Sánchez has packed a variety of “loud luxury” pieces. Instead of donning neutral colour palettes and label-less attire – two crucial components of quiet luxury dressing – Sánchez’s summer yacht style has included an array of colourful... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3232035/lauren-sanchez-loud-luxury-summer-yacht-fashion-jeff-bezos-fiancee-skipping-quiet-luxury-flashy https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3232035/lauren-sanchez-loud-luxury-summer-yacht-fashion-jeff-bezos-fiancee-skipping-quiet-luxury-flashy Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:00:09 +0000 Luxurylaunches Luxurylaunches Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current ruler of Dubai, and his family are among the wealthiest in the Middle East, if not the world. According to The Richest, he has an estimated net worth of US$18 billion. The head of the family has been married six times and has 23 grandchildren, according to Metro and Emirates Woman. Nothing is ordinary about them, be it their home, hobbies or events they attend. Here’s a peek inside Dubai’s House of Maktoum’s animal-loving, art-crazy, luxury... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3230383/luxury-another-level-glamorous-life-dubais-royal-ruler-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3230383/luxury-another-level-glamorous-life-dubais-royal-ruler-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:57:11 +0000 After news about the Titan submersible tragedy, there’s a good chance you’ve judged wealthy travellers who want to blow their money on risky holidays to remote destinations. But not all companies are OceanGate, and not all of these trips have to be just as dangerous. Travellers with ultra-deep pockets and an extreme travel itch to scratch have been turning to another option: Eyos Expedition. And while the travel company won’t bring you to the Titanic, it will bring its clients to destinations... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230007/why-wealthy-travellers-are-chartering-yachts-antarctica-worlds-richest-are-splurging-millions-visit https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230007/why-wealthy-travellers-are-chartering-yachts-antarctica-worlds-richest-are-splurging-millions-visit Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:00:22 +0000