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Yacht Style 47.indb 1 17/05/2019 16:24 NEWS Thailand

Vrit Yongsakul with Jean-Marc Poullet BURGESS, BOAT LAGOON TEAM UP International brokerage house Burgess and Boat Lagoon Yachting team up to provide superyacht services to customers in Thailand and open a joint office in Phuket.

urgess and Boat Lagoon Yachting have formed an exclusive now Burgess Chief Representative for Thailand, added: “We very much partnership to provide world-class superyacht services to look forward to bringing Burgess’s unparalleled global expertise to our customers in Thailand and opened a joint office in Phuket. clients and contacts in Thailand and to working with Burgess to develop Founded in 1975, Burgess spans the globe with 13 offices the large yacht market here. Bworldwide and is a market leader in brokerage, charter, management and “We see great potential in the region and want every one of our new-build advisory services for yachts above 30m (100ft). customers to benefit from the best possible expertise and advice when In 2015, it established its Asia operation and now has offices in embarking on their large yacht journey. A partnership with Burgess is the Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai and Phuket, while this January ideal approach to achieving this.” it was voted Best Asia-Based Brokerage Company (International) at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards for the second successive year. www.burgessyachts.com Jean-Marc Poullet, Burgess Chairman in Asia, said: “We are delighted www.boatlagoonyachting.com to partner with Vrit [Yongsakul] and his great team. In addition to being excellent yachting professionals, their remarkable focus on giving the best advice to their clients and on impeccable customer service perfectly matches our own operating philosophy. “We believe in a ‘glocal’ approach, combining global expertise with a local service in our client’s preferred language and culture. Boat Lagoon Yachting is the perfect partner to bring this approach to Thailand.” Boat Lagoon Yachting, founded in 1995, is one of Asia’s leading dealerships and its current portfolio includes world-class brands such as Princess, Jeanneau, Sacs and Prestige. The company has successfully expanded from its core Thai market into neighbouring countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Maldives to become a full-service yachting firm employing 70 staff across the region. Vrit Yongsakul, Group Managing Director of Boat Lagoon Yachting and The sundeck of Talisman Maiton, listed for charter under Burgess

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Spain’s Balearic Islands will be among Europe’s hottest superyacht destinations this summer.

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154-157 YS47 CHARTER Balearic Islands Spain.indd 155 20/05/2019 11:04 Cala de Sant Vicent in the northeast of , an island hot spot for celebrities since Errol Flynn was a regular in the 1950s

lthough relatively new on the superyacht scene, the Balearic Old Town, while Ursula Andress and Elizabeth Taylor went on to grace Islands off Spain’s east coast have won the hearts of many a the island’s beaches. traveller and now become one of the hot cruising destinations Today, those in the know venture to the very south of the island, to Las for the European summer. Salinas beach. With soft sand, clear waters, beautiful people and great ADraped in sunshine, glistening with exclusive beach clubs and high- beach bars, Salinas is where the cool mix with the hip and the hippies, end restaurants, and surrounded by azure blue waters, these islands are and where Experimental Beach is among the exclusive clubs. Ask the an exclusive fusion of laid-back Caribbean meets uber-luxe Monaco. Captain to drop anchor so you can jump on the tender and arrive in style. Ibiza is arguably the best known, its quiet little It’s easy to get away from the crowds, as large portions of the neighbour to the south, while further east is , Spain’s biggest island are UNESCO World Heritage sites. In fact, most of the island is island, and , the second-largest of the Balearics. characterised by quiet villages and secluded beaches, with sandy coves Between them, they offer over 300 beaches and a whole spectrum of backed by pine-clad hills all around the coast. You might even come experiences, from shout-out lively to pin-drop tranquil. across a yoga retreat or two. The best spot to watch the legendary sunset in Ibiza is the small CRUISING WITH THE JET SET anchorage of Cala Conta, west of San Antonio. The beach gets busy Ibiza is well known for its nightlife, with Ibiza Town in the southeast in high season, but jump on the toys and create your own fun before and Sant Antoni de Portmany (or San Antonio) in the west among its relaxing on deck as the sunsets on the horizon cast mesmerising key hubs. The ‘White Isle’ is also a famous magnet for jet-setters and shadows over the Bledes Islands and the Isle of Esparto. celebrities, with Leonard DiCaprio, Rihanna, Kate Moss and Kim Just to the south of Ibiza is Formentera, which may be the baby of Kardashian among yachting tourists. the Balearics but has a lot to offer the charterer without the crowds of In fact, heavy hitters have been visiting Ibiza since the 1950s when the other islands. Errol Flynn would moor his yacht on the waterfront and head into the Es Calo is a calm, beautiful bay on the northern coast and offers

The traditional architecture of Ibiza’s ‘Old Town’ at dusk Cala Conta is a great place to watch the sunset in Ibiza

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Yacht Style 47.indb 156 17/05/2019 15:29 Es Calo is a beautiful, calm bay in northern Formentera Aziza is a four-cabin charter option for the Balearics

translucent waters filled with colourful marine life. Enjoy wonderful orange and olive plantations and several tunnels crossing the Tramuntana. beaches like Playa Levante, see fabulous sunsets at the Blue Bar, and A great way to escape the crowds is to anchor off Cala Varques, also stop off at the magnificent anchorage of Espalmador. known as Cala Barques, on the east coast. This isolated cove offers 90m of pristine sand backed by a lush green forest fringe. MOUNTAINOUS MALLORCA The sea is delightfully turquoise and bordered by craggy cliffs that Mallorca (or Majorca) is Spain’s largest island and one of the most are great for climbing before dropping into the translucent waters. Opt populous, with about 900,000 residents, compared to less than 150,000 for a super sporty yacht complete with a bursting toy chest of jet-skis in Ibiza or just 10,000 in Formentera. Famous Mallorcans include and inflatables to make the most out of this hidden gem. tennis legend Rafa Nadal, who was born and raised in Manacor and Burgess has a range of superyachts equipped with a charter license keeps his MCY 76 Beethoven there. to operate in Spanish waters and the 40.9m Aziza is one attractive The island has long been a popular holiday destination and has charter option for cruising the Balearics. The tri-deck has a spacious excellent beaches, great little pockets of well-preserved architecture and master suite on the main deck, while features include a jacuzzi, gym, culture, and several Michelin-starred restaurants for those looking for lots of toys and a great sun deck with two lounging areas, a shaded gourmet cuisine. dining area and a bar. Furthermore, cuisine will be top notch, as the Marinas include the iconic Philippe Starck-designed Port Adriano Chef, Oscar De Los Rios, won the Chef’s competition (40-54m) at the on the southwest bay of , the island’s capital and most recent MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona. populous city, and home of one of Spain’s busiest airports. The 40.5m Tatii is permanently based in the region and one of many Not far from Palma is Sa Dragonera National Park, an uninhabited other great yachts available. For destinations and charter yachts, you’re island off the southwest coast, home to indigenous lizards and a paradise spoiled for choice in the Balearics. for birdwatching. Port Soller is a stunning port town with a gorgeous bay, backed by the rugged Tramuntana mountain range that skirts the northwest coast and peaks at 1,445m. For more information, visit: www.burgessyachts.com While here, it’s well worth taking the nostalgic wooden streetcar between Port Soller and the inland village of Soller, as the track winds through

The stunning Port de Soller, with the backdrop of Tramontana Mountain, in the northwest of Mallorca

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