First in Asia: Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 Sells into Hong Kong

23 February 2021

Simpson Marine is delighted to announce the sale of Asia’s first Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 into Hong Kong. Designed to make both sailing and mooring up fun and enjoyable, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1’s unrivalled spaces in her class, huge deck plan and ability to cover many miles has made her an excellent luxury sailing yacht for exploring Hong Kong’s many beautiful cruising grounds. ​ Able of meeting the cruising requirements of even the most demanding sailors, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is available in several versions, layouts, draughts and rigs to cater to individual preferences. This 12-metre-long sailing yacht delivers excellent sailing performance with a new hull design by Marc Lombard. Her notably fast performance and incredible versatility has recently won the hearts of Sail Magazine’s stringent panel of judges, winning her the “Best Monohull Cruising Boat Under 50ft” Award for 2021. ​ The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1’s fine sailing qualities do not compromise her stunning interiors and the ergonomics of the yacht’s layout are equally impressive. An exceptionally bright and spacious living environment is available in four different versions in order to accommodate different family sizes and set ups. Equipped with a C-shaped galley to starboard, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 offers lots of storage areas and a spacious worktop. A large saloon with a table and a removable bench is located to port for socialising in utmost comfort. ​ Comfortable and with easy manoeuvring, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a true sailor’s yacht that is fitted for couples, families, and hosting alike. Contact us at beneteau@simpsonmarine.com to enquire about Beneteau Sailing yachts today.

Quick Availability on Figaro Beneteau 3 in Asia

19 Feb 2021

The Figaro Beneteau 3 (FB3), Beneteau’s first one design foiling sailing yacht and a multiple award winner in best performance yacht categories, now has a quick availability for Asia. Ready to go from the Beneteau shipyard in Western France, this new vessel can arrive in Asia as early as this spring. ​ The FB3 is the first production foiling one-design monohull ever to be designed. A unique combination of technology and innovation, it results from a collaboration between the Beneteau Group’s best racing/marine experts and the Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost (VPLP) office, the naval architects of the two last boats to win the Vendée Globe. ​ The FB3 monohull is as reliable as its predecessor, the FB2, but with even more advanced features. It is equipped with foils, a better performing ballast-free hull, a more slender and deeper keel, a setback mast and a more extensive and larger sail plan. ​ Take her sailing or regatta racing wherever you live and experience the fun of foils and her impressive speeds, easy manoeuvring and handling. ​ Contact us for your order at beneteau@simpsonmarine.com

First Oceanis Yacht 54 in Asia Sold in China and Taiwan, New Movie Released

27 January 2021

Meet the new Oceanis Yacht 54… A sailing masterpiece that seamlessly blends form and function into a yacht that is exhilarating under sail, easy to shorthand sail with 4-6 crew, and comfortable both at sea and in port. Recently launched by Beneteau, the yacht is one of the new generation of cruisers with a reinvented central cockpit that frees up space for free-flowing movement, ample seating areas, and safety measures throughout. Her cutting-edge technology of Ship Control; Dock&Go joystick, and Harken’s AST firmly sets her at the vanguard of the industry and able to meet the high expectations of passionate sailors. The interior of the Oceanis Yacht 54 is just as impressive as the exterior and has been specially designed to create a warm modern atmosphere that maximises natural light and ventilation. Her layout includes a chart desk and large saloon table that can comfortably accommodate six adults. ​ The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 movie has now been officially released and we are delighted to have had clients commission this new model into China and Taiwan with their arrivals due this summer. Expect official launch events and sea trial opportunities for registered clients, with details to follow. ​ To enquire about the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54, please contact our team at beneteau@simpsonmarine.com