Thailand’s most glamourous property, Kata Rocks, is quickly becoming a superyacht playground and a magnet for seafaring luxury lovers from around the globe. This December, the inaugural ‘Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous’ (KRSR) will launch Phuket’s grandeur charter season, a time for superyacht owners to showcase their flagship vessels in Southeast Asia’s superyacht hot spot.
Sponsored by Infinite Luxury, the development and management brand behind Kata Rocks, the ‘Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous’ (KRSR) will offer the ultimate platform for superyacht owners to showcase their vessels in the company of discerning yachting connoisseurs and industry partners. Kata Rocks and Infinite Luxury CEO Richard Pope, said: “We are delighted with the positive response and support so far for the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous from the yachting industry and luxury media. Kata Rocks is often referred to as ‘the world’s first superyacht-inspired resort’ and the KRSR continues to extend its long association with the yachting industry.”
Having recently participated at The Monaco Yacht Show, one of the biggest superyacht shows of the world, Kata Rocks met with participating partners and media colleagues, as well as potential new partners for the KRSR.
Joining global superyacht industry leader Burgess, Hemisphere Crew Solutions and Seventy-Seven Design; over 10 new partners have also confirmed to showcase at the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous, as well as 15 luxury lifestyle and yachting media partners.
Feadship, the world’s most prestigious motor yacht brand, joins the rendezvous as a participating partner and will host the KRSR owners Dinner. “We are very pleased to welcome Feadship, the world’s most prestigious motor yacht brand as a participating partner and host of the ‘Feadship Owner’s Dinner’ at the Inaugural Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous” Mr Pope noted.
Another exciting partner includes Lee Marine, Thailand’s leading luxury yachting company. “Kata Rocks and Infinity Luxury group are, as usual, presenting innovative ideas for this event. Thailand’s current and upcoming superyacht market has so much growth potential and, this rendezvous pushes that point home.” Said Josh Lee, Founder and Managing Director of Lee Marine.
Edmiston, Northrop & Johnson, Simpson Marine, Seal Superyachts, Benetti, Princess Yachts, Bristol Charters, PMYA Asia Yachting and Yacht Solutions also join as participating partners. Seal Superyachts Managing Director Adam Frost said: “Phuket is an emerging Superyacht playground, and this new event on Thailand’s Andaman Coast can only further enhance the islands’ fun and exciting reputation. We look forward to partnering Kata Rocks and Infinite Luxury to make this event successful and enduring in the Thailand Superyacht Charter industry.”
Michael Nurbatlian, Marketing Director Infinite Luxury, commented “KRSR transcends traditional event definitions. The event offers a different level of opportunity, a new type of exclusivity for owners and charter brokers to showcase their yachts for leading yachting, lifestyle and luxury media publications during a high profile three-day celebration and party experience that coincides with the start of the Asian Yacht Charter Season. Guests will enjoy a first-class programme of event and award winning hospitality”
By invitation only, it is designed to bring like-minded people together – for Kata Rock villa owners to mix with superyacht owners in a relaxed social environment. From the 10th to 12th December 2016 this exclusive superyacht event offers the opportunity to partake in a truly first class three-day programme of events both on and off the water, including: full complimentary use of the resort facilities, the welcome reception on a superyacht, a cruise with the fleet to a secluded beach for a gourmet BBQ, keynote presentations by yachting professionals, ‘Gins of the World’ sunset cocktails, ‘a yacht hop’ and ‘big boys toys’ on the water, an exclusive Feadship ‘owners’ sit down dinner in Kata Rock’s iconic Sky Villa Penthouse, and the grand finale that concludes with the Kata Rocks Charter Season Opening Party.