New ‘Superyacht Winner’s Cup’ Announced for Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 2016
Stunning Sail and Motor Superyachts will soon come together to meet at the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous 16th annual elite yet relaxed gathering of superyacht owners, captains and crew December 16-18, 2016.
ASR 2016 Co-Sponsor Benetti Yachts, along with Asia Pacific Superyachts, Host Hotel SALA Resort & Spa Phuket, Lux Media Group and a range of high-end sponsors and global & national media partners, join organisers in announcing the friendly but highly competitive superyacht races will for the first time crown the overall ASR Race Winner with a ‘Rendezvous Cup’ award.
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Among the participating yachts at ASR 2016 will be the stunning schooner, Dallinghoo. This full-keel topsail gaff-rigged beauty combines the classic design and romantic feel of a tall ship with all the comforts of a modern yacht. S.Y. Dallinghoo will be sailing around the course on ASR race days, taking VIP guests on board and hoping to win the first-time ‘ASR Winner’s Cup’ (http://www.dallinghoo.com/). Racing superyachts will be accompanied by motor superyachts and gorgeous motor yachts will be anchored around the course, it truly will be a spectacular sight!
Gordon Fernandes and co-organiser Captain Charlie Dwyer, in announcing the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous ‘Winner’s Cup Award’ and race criteria, note, “It is a privilege for us to be affiliated with an international superyacht sailing regatta that attracts some of the world’s top performing sailors during the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous, held at Asia’s superyacht hub of Phuket Island”, adding, “We also encourage pleasure sailors to sail around the course”.
The prestigious event kicks off Dec. 16th with an ‘Opening Night Cocktail Party’ for owners and captains aboard the beautiful phinisi-style Dunia Baru before the next day’s opening race. The historic two days of racing will culminate with the awarding of the ASR Race Winner’s Cup ceremony at the closing VIP Gala Dinner.
The elite gathering on and off water takes place in the pristine tropical setting of the stunning SALA Resort & Spa Phuket outstandingly situated at Mai Khao Beach. When combined with Nai Yang Beach to the south the location is the longest stretch of sandy beach on Phuket Island, covering 9 km – a perfect locale for event privacy with a luxurious and tropical ambience.
Asia Superyacht Rendezvous generates a lot of excitement and boosts Phuket as a superyacht destination – an appeal well stated by those attending last year (2015) such as Captain Sheltrum of the S/Y Bliss – “Together, the Bliss crew and I enjoyed a wonderful time at the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous. It was well organized on a beautiful island, loads of fun and to top it off we got some great sailing in. With or without guests on board I highly recommend the Asia Superyacht Rendezvous to any superyacht, I guarantee you will have a fantastic time.”
The amazing line-up of sponsors and media partners are recognised for their active support, notes Fernandes, “Sponsorship of a successful world class superyacht social and racing event is one of the best branding investments a corporation can make as it reflects the status and credibility of the company”, adding: “Our Sponsors join in our belief this year’s event will be even better and we are expecting thrilling races from the some of the world’s finest superyachts and best sailors”.
For an invitation to join ASR 2016 please email gordon@asia-pacific-superyachts.com For Schedule, Photo history and Race / Social events visit www.asia-superyacht-rendezvous.com
Sponsors & Media Partners to date: Benetti Yachts; Asia Pacific Superyachts; Host Hotel SALA Resort & Spa Phuket; S/y Dunia Baru; Lux Media Group; YACHTStyle magazine; Palace magazine; Robb Report; Luxury Insider; The STC magazine (Shanghai Travelers’ Club); Jetgala Magazine; CharterWorld; Luxury Society Asia; Phuket Gazette; The Nation newspapers (distribution of ASR releases in 12 major airlines via partnering) and Gazette Radio – with further on-site media /TV.
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Photo credit Asia Superyacht Rendezvous
