It is with great sadness that the mariners and yachting fraternity of Phuket mourn the passing of Nick Wyatt, who was the General Manager of Phuket Yacht Haven from November 2002 to November 2016.

Nick was far more than an outstanding marina manager, he was one of the people who helped establish Phuket as an internationally respected superyacht destination during the early growth of the industry. Through his professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence, he played a pivotal role in making Yacht Haven the premier superyacht marina in Thailand and one of the most respected facilities in Southeast Asia.

We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Bluu Asian Kitchen & Bar at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm on Friday the 3rd of July.

We are delighted to announce that our joint drinks sponsor for the evening will be Blue Paradise and Aqua Thrill.

Blue Paradise design unique itineraries to show you the secret corners of the Andaman Sea and Phang Nga Bay. Modern boats, top-notch crews, and personalized service will create unforgettable experiences for you. See www.blueparadisetravel.com

Aqua Thrill offer a new way to explore the sea with you as the captain. Self-drive your own mini speedboat through the stunning Andaman waters. See aquathrill-thailand.com

Join Ocean Marina Jomtien for the Koh Man Wichai Beach Clean-Up! 🌴♻️

Tomorrow, Saturday, 27 June, Ocean Marina Jomtien is bringing together the boating community for their annual trip to beautiful Koh Man Wichai.

This secluded island is known for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and excellent snorkeling—but like many coastal areas, it needs your help to stay that way.

Dear TYBA Members,

The Annual General Meeting for the TYBA will be held on the Friday 3rd of July at the Royal Phuket Marina. The exact location in RPM will be confirmed soon.

The AGM will be followed by Grow Boating which will be jointly sponsored by Blue Paradise and Aqua Thrill

We would like to invite all members to attend. There will be matters to vote on and we would like to remind you that you must have renewed your membership for 2026-2027 to participate in the vote. If you have not yet renewed your membership we invite you to do so now.

info@thaiyachtingbusinessassociation.com

The Thailand International Boat Show (TIBS) A Luxury Lifestyle Event has secured a strategic investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina and celebrate this long-term partnership the TIBS 2027 is offering free berthing for yachts over 20m and up to 100m if they sign up in June 2026 for the 2027 edition of the TIBS. The Boat Show and Luxury lifestyle event will take place from 14-17 January 2027 at Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, and is preceded by the Thailand Yachting Conference - Ocean State of Mind, on 13 January 2027 at The Slate, Nai Yang Beach.

Thailand Yachting Conference 2027 is set to return to Phuket as one of Asia’s leading forums for the marine, luxury tourism and waterfront development industries.

The conference brings together senior decision-makers, investors, government representatives and international yachting stakeholders for a high-level exchange on the future of the sector.

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) marked a successful conclusion to its 2026 activities with the Asia Superyacht Night Kobe – APSS 2026 Closing Party. This event followed the broader 2026 Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit aimed at fostering collaboration within the region.

Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder Captain Scott Walker is proud to have been a Silver Sponsor of the ‘Asia Superyacht Night Kobe Closing Party’, noting it was a successful and fitting end to the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit May 7-8 held in Japan, sharing some images from the APSA Closing Party.

We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 5th of June.

We are delighted to announce that the joint food and drinks sponsors for the evening will be the Thailand Boat Festival and Derani Yachts, who are both based in the Phuket Boat Lagoon.

There will be 150 selected malt beverages plus 25 burgers and 4 suckling pigs for all attendees to enjoy and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar.

Sanlorenzo Asia‑Pacific has concluded a successful return to the Malaysia International Boat Show (MYBOS) 2026, held from 2-5 April at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. Set against the calm waters and verdant islands of Langkawi, the show once again brought together leading international yacht builders, owners and enthusiasts, reinforcing its position as a key moment on the Southeast Asian yachting calendar.

Rolly Tasker Sails took part in the Lake Garda Optimist Meeting, the world’s largest one-design youth regatta, with four young sailors and CEO Sven Cornelius, using the event to test newly developed Optimist racing sails in challenging race conditions.

The Rolly Tasker Sails “Optimist Team” attended the Lake Garda Optimist Meeting with four sailors, our CEO Sven and former 420 World Champion Dirk as a team coach. A huge event and hugely enjoyable, there also was work to be done: testing our newly developed Optimist racing sails.

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We are an official distributor of HIGH & DRY boat lifts, a reputable South African manufacturer known for high-quality, innovative boat lift systems.

Derani Yachts is pleased to announce the expansion of its Southeast Asia network with a new presence in Bali, Indonesia, based at the upcoming Bali Gapura Marina in Benoa.

As one of the world’s most spectacular cruising regions, Indonesia offers an exceptional yachting lifestyle — from Bali and Lombok to Komodo, Raja Ampat and beyond. With the development of Bali Gapura Marina, Indonesia is entering an exciting new chapter as a serious international yachting destination.

Life Onboard a Superyacht is Life Inside an Engineered Envelope

Air moves quietly through concealed ducting. Water is bunkered, stored, heated, and cooled; pipe runs sit warm for extended periods. Then the sudden, inevitable demand returns, and it’s all-hands-on-deck. When systems perform well, they disappear into the background. That invisibility is earned.

Thailand International Boat Show 2027

Phuket, 14-17 January 2027

Thailand International Boat Show is preparing for another edition of the growing marine and lifestyle event in Phuket. The 2027 edition is set to further strengthen its role as a meeting point for the regional yachting industry, tourism sector and luxury brands.

Asia Pacific Superyachts – LUXlife Winner 2026 Travel & Tourism Awards

​“Best Super/Luxury Yacht Services & Management Business 2026 – APAC”

Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) is proud to be awarded LUXlife Winner of the 2026 Travel & Tourism Awards ​”Best Super/Luxury Yacht Services & Management Business 2026 – APAC”, as the magazine celebrates a decade of Luxury, Innovation, and Unforgettable Journeys.

This year’s Malaysia Boat Show (MYBOS), was made up of 25 vessels in the water and 12 exibitors ashore, with a strong and highly visible contingent from Phuket’s marine industry.

Held between Apr 2-6, the second edition of MYBOS brought together yacht brands, brokers, marine businesses and industry professionals from across the region. As the afternoon sun settled over the marina on Langkawi Island, the pontoons at MYBOS quickly became a meeting point not just for yacht buyers but also curious visitors.

A relatively new marina with a fascinating history has persevered through adversity to emerge as a challenger to the heart of Thailand’s boating industry in nearby Phuket.

The estate on which Port Takola in Krabi province, southern Thailand, was constructed has been in Matthew na Nagara’s family for over 100 years. In this time it has been a coconut plantation, shrimp farm, abandoned wasteland and, now, a full-service marina some 30 nautical miles east of Phuket.

Derani Yachts is proud to invite you to the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026, taking place from 23–26 April 2026 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. Positioned at the gateway to Asia’s marine industry, the festival brings together leading yacht builders, marine brands, lifestyle exhibitors and buyers from across the region.

At this year’s show, Derani Yachts will be exhibiting three standout models on the dock while also representing our full portfolio of exclusive yacht brands and services across Southeast Asia.