Grow Boating Pattaya is back again next Friday, 9th October!

Join the Pattaya boating community for another relaxed evening by the water with good people, cold drinks and plenty of boat talk.

📅 Friday, 9 October 2026

⏰ 5PM – 8PM

📍 Sunset Bar | Ocean Marina Jomtien

A big thank you to สายยางต้อง TOYOX - by TTT Corporation for sponsoring the evening with drinks and bbq.

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 2nd of October

We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be the Thailand International Boat Show 2027 which will take place at the award-winning Phuket Yacht Haven Marina between the 14th and the 17th of January 2026, with over 6,000 visitors and more than 100 exhibitors expected to attend. See www.thailandinternationalboatshow.com

There will be a delicious selection of canapes served and sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar.

The Yacht Sales Co. has released its first walkthrough of the new Fountaine Pajot FP55, filmed during the recent Fountaine Pajot Open Days in La Rochelle, France.

Led by Greg Boller, General Manager – Fountaine Pajot for The Yacht Sales Co., the video provides a detailed look aboard the new 17.34-metre sailing catamaran and some of the key design features that set the FP55 apart.

“There has been a lot of anticipation around the FP55 and it’s impressive to see how Fountaine Pajot has brought this to life. The scale and use of space are what really stand out when you step aboard” Greg said.

The FP55 introduces a new approach to onboard living within the Fountaine Pajot range, with generous spaces across three distinct levels and a strong focus on comfort, functionality and connection with the sea.

Asia Pacific Superyachts is proud to have contributed to this years Superyacht Australia Magazine with our feature: “Cruising Thailand”. The feature on Thailands rise as a superyacht hub, centres on Phukets growing infrastructure and insights from Asia Pacific Superyachts co-founder Gordon Fernandes, covers key cruising grounds including Phang Nga Bay, the Similan Islands and the Gulf of Thailand.

“Awesome limestone karsts rising vertically out of the sea, hidden lagoons only accessible by tender and beautiful anchorages with no visible development are around Phang Nga Bay and the Similan Islands. Our cruising season is opposite to the Med so we’re not competing with this established cruising ground. And, Thailand’s hospitality culture is a major, often underestimated edge.”

Boat Lagoon Yachting extends its sincere thanks to everyone who joined us at the BLY Exclusive Yacht Collection at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya. Over a successful weekend, we welcomed yacht owners, boating enthusiasts and prospective buyers to discover an exclusive collection of luxury yachts in one location. The event provided a valuable opportunity to compare leading brands, explore both new and brokerage yachts, and discuss yacht ownership, cruising destinations and the evolving yachting lifestyle across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

With a carefully curated collection ranging from 40-foot sport cruisers to flagship 90-foot motor yachts, guests enjoyed private viewings while connecting with our international sales and brokerage specialists, gaining insights tailored to their individual yachting aspirations.

The mood throughout Asia Pacific and the superyacht industry is increasingly upbeat with news of changing regulations favoring visiting yachts and new high standard marinas on the horizon. Representing a dozen plus superyacht agencies, Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) members are excited and looking forward to sharing news at the APS Stand DS73 (in the air-con Darse Sud Tent) at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 to be held September 23 to 26.

“It’s exciting to return to Monaco once again and we are looking forward to sharing news of the growth and new developments in Asia Pacific’s tropical cruising paradises-including those of Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Andaman Islands, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and more”, enthuses APS director & co-founder, Gordon Fernandes.

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 4th of September.
Sponsorship for drinks is available for just 12,000 baht and includes a generous promotional package from our media sponsors The Phuket News and Phuket Live Radio - Live 89.5. Send us a message or email growboatingphuket@gmail.com for more details.
There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Bluu Asian Kitchen & Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar.

The Thailand Yachting Business Association (TYBA) is seeking members and industry representatives to participate in a new working group focused on regulatory issues affecting Thailand’s yachting and marine industry.

TYBA has identified several areas where existing regulations and administrative procedures may be creating unnecessary difficulties for marine businesses, visiting yachts and superyachts. Initial areas for review include NBTC type approval and importation of marine VHF, AIS and other communications equipment; importation and recognition of internationally certified marine safety equipment; immigration arrangements for professional superyacht crew; and immigration procedures for foreign yachts travelling between Thai provinces.

4–6 September 2026

Ocean Marina Jomtien will host three days of Platu racing from 4th to 6th September, bringing the popular one-design fleet back onto the waters of the Gulf of Thailand for what promises to be an enjoyable weekend of close and competitive racing.

The Platu 25 has long been a familiar sight on the Thai sailing scene, with the one-design format producing close racing where teamwork, tactics and good boat handling make all the difference.

The September event will provide another opportunity to get the fleet together and, importantly, to encourage more sailors and volunteers to become involved in local yacht racing.

Ocean Marina has reinforced its commitment to supporting Pattaya’s tourism, marine leisure sector and local community through a series of meetings with key tourism and government stakeholders.

On 4 August, Ocean Property Managing Director Khun Napong Paripontpochanapisuti visited Ocean Marina for a series of discussions focused on tourism development, destination promotion and opportunities for greater collaboration across the Pattaya and Na Jomtien area.

The visit began with a meeting with representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Pattaya Office, where discussions centred on the continued development and promotion of Pattaya as a leading tourism destination.

Ocean Marina Jomtien and Ocean Marina Yacht Charter are proud to have been nominated for the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards, placing two of Thailand’s leading marine and yachting businesses in the international spotlight.

The World Luxury Travel Awards recognise excellence within the global travel and tourism industry, with winners determined by public voting. Voting for the 2026 awards is now underway and will remain open until 31 August 2026.

For Ocean Marina Jomtien, the nomination is an opportunity to highlight the continued development of Thailand as an international yachting destination and the important role the Eastern Seaboard plays within the country’s marine tourism industry.

Ocean Marina Jomtien and Ocean Marina Resort join forces with the boating community to give 40 children a very special day at sea

For those of us fortunate enough to work in the yachting industry, heading out to sea can easily become part of everyday life. But occasionally, a day on the water reminds us just how special boating can be — particularly when we have the opportunity to share it with others.

Recently, Ocean Marina Jomtien and Ocean Marina Resort joined forces to welcome 40 children and their carers from the Camillian Social Center Rayong for a day of boating, swimming, food and fun.

Ocean Marina Jomtien is inviting Thailand’s boating community to join a special three-day flotilla to Bangkok and Ayutthaya over the King’s Birthday long weekend, from 4–6 December 2026.

Designed to encourage more owners to use their boats and explore Thailand’s cruising grounds together, the flotilla will depart Ocean Marina on Friday morning for Bangkok, with participating yachts cruising in company across the Gulf of Thailand and into the Chao Phraya River.

Blue Oceanic Shipyard are expanding with a brand-new covered shed and riverfront hardstand space, ready to welcome the growing number of Superyachts coming to Thailand.

It's another step in elevating their standard of care — because every vessel deserves to be looked after, whether it's there for long-term parking, a refit, or just routine maintenance.

Riverdale Marina Used Boat Market #3

Date: 2–4 October 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Riverdale Marina, Pathum Thani

Riverdale Marina Boat Fair #5

Date: 27–31 January 2027

Location: Riverdale Marina, Pathum Thani

Luxury yachting has always been synonymous with exclusivity, comfort, and freedom. Yet, for decades, even the most sophisticated vessels have relied on an unavoidable compromise. Once anchored for the night, diesel generators continue running to power air conditioning, refrigeration, lighting, and onboard systems - bringing with them persistent engine noise, vibration, fuel consumption, and exhaust emissions. As environmental regulations tighten across Asia's premium cruising destinations and yacht owners increasingly prioritize sustainability alongside luxury, marine electrification has emerged as one of the industry's most significant technological advancements.

Come meet the experts in superyacht exploration and care & service. Asia Pacific Superyacht (APS) directors and their teams are excited to share important changes and news of their regions with visitors at the Monaco Yacht Show to be held from September 23 to 26.

Members from the APS network look forward to meeting members of the global superyacht community and industry at the APS Stand DS73 (in the Darse Sud Air conditioned tent) in Monaco. Updated information of Asia Pacific’s fascinating destinations and stunning attractions, culture and marinas/ anchorages along with news of changing regulations will be available at the Asia Pacific Superyachts Stand.

Ocean Marina Jomtien is pleased to welcome the boating community to the next Grow Boating Pattaya event on Friday, 7 August.

This edition is proudly sponsored by SEA Power Systems Pte Ltd, representing leading marine brands including Fischer Panda Southeast Asia, VECO Southeast Asia, and HATZ Southeast Asia.

Grow Boating Pattaya brings together boat owners, marine professionals and boating enthusiasts for an evening of networking, knowledge sharing and industry updates, helping to strengthen and grow the recreational boating community in Thailand.