2007 Participating Sponsors

The Phuket Invitational is sponsored by many of the industries finest companies. The following is a list of the sponsors that have supported and continue to support the Phuket Invitationals'.

Francois van Well, President Feadship America, the principal sponsor, had this to say of the event:

"The invitational is a unique occasion and, as the world's premier Superyacht builder, we welcome the initiative to organize a rendezvous for Superyachts in the region. Every year many of our yachts visit the Pacific Rim and all return with exciting stories and experiences. We hope that the Phuket Invitational encourages still more Feadships to discover new cruising grounds in Asia."

Feadship - the First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders - is the market leader in the construction of custom built luxury motor yachts. On average five major craft are launched annually and there are now over 200 Feadships gracing the world's oceans.

Francois van Well, President Feadship America, says: "Feadship is proud to be the principal sponsor of the Phuket Invitational. Having been active in Asia since the late 1980s, we recognize the importance of this informal event. The invitational is a unique occasion and, as the world's premier Superyacht builder, we welcome the initiative to organize a rendezvous for Superyachts in the region.

Feadships are known for their quality, comfort and global cruising capabilities. Every year many of our yachts visit the Pacific Rim, and all return with exciting stories and experiences. It is our goal to design and build the finest yachts in the world and we hope that the Phuket Invitational encourages still more Feadships to discover new cruising grounds in Asia."
www.feadship.nl

Following on from an extremely successful trip to Thailand earlier this year, SeaSpray Magazine has joined with Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating as media partners to the 2006 Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous.

SeaSpray Magazine, a luxury marine lifestyle publication published in Auckland, New Zealand, has a 60 year history and is considered a household names amongst the Kiwi boating fraternity. Now retailed internationally and with a distribution to high net worth individuals, SeaSpray ranks amongst the finest marine lifestyle publications and is fast gaining an international reputation for quality editorial. Each bi-monthly issue is packed with an array of articles focusing on sailing vessels and motor yachts in the larger size ranges, as well as the affiliated lifestyle associated therewith, such as expensive motor vehicles, private aircraft, luxury charters, diving and holiday destinations, five star lodges and resorts, cuisine and much more.

SeaSpray's Managing Editor, Gary Dickson, is confident that the publication's involvement with the Phuket Invitational will be mutually beneficial. "We have recent commenced distribution of SeaSpray in the Phuket region and the opportunities aligned with the Invitational will further cement our involvement. We'll gain valuable exposure for the magazine and in return will offer extensive coverage of the event to our targeted readership. SeaSpray are delighted to be involved with what is fast becoming a prestigious event."
www.seaspraymag.com

Now in its second year, Villa & Yacht is firmly established as a refreshing and unique Property and Yachting Magazine in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Located in the heart of stylish Seminyak, we embrace a cosmopolitan and dynamic Bali and a serene and beautiful Lombok, with special international focus to suit our unique and exclusive readership.

Whilst providing an essential guide for discerning property buyers and yacht enthusiasts, Villa & Yacht reflects the lifestyle of this affluent and influential demographic within our wide variety of acclaimed editorial. We are delighted to be collaborating with the Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous and look forward to welcoming you aboard the 50 metre luxury yacht Polaris, the new flagship from our sister company Asia Superyachts. For further information please browse our website:
www.villayacht.biz

The publishers of the Yachting Matters Magazine are proud to have been invited to become media partners of the Phuket Invitational Superyacht Rendezvous. Now in it's fifth year our high quality bi-annual magazine has become one of the most respected and read magazines within the Superyacht community. Its editorial aim is to provide unique reading opportunities to Owners, Captains, Crew and industry professionals worldwide, and the success and growth of the publication have proven our concept to be a winning one. A personal, targeted, free distribution system ensures that well over 3000 large yachts worldwide receive a copy of each edition, with the remainder of our 8000 copy print run ending up in the hands of owners and key players within the Superyacht industry. Subscription to the magazine is possible by contacting colinsquire@yachtingmatters.com

Our footprint in Asia may well be small but by linking with the Phuket Invitational we feel sure that this outstanding magazine with it's diversity of Superyacht content, be it serious, amusing or informative and above all enjoyable, will become a favorite read throughout the region.

YACHTstyle, the premier boating magazine for Hong Kong

started life as a boating supplement for HONG KONG TATLER but is now an entity in its own right. This quarterly, XL Size magazine, is published in Hong Kong and, this fall, a Chinese language version will debut in China.

Drawing on the world’s best photographers and yachting journalists, YACHTstyle will appeal to the most discerning of readers, and complements the expanding range of ASIAN TATLER publications that are part of the Edipresse Group.

Our aim is to bring to our loyal readers interesting and informative articles on the local and international yachting scene. YACHTstyle will be distributed to VIP HONG KONG TATLER readers and is also available at yacht clubs, key commercial areas and leading bookshops and newsstands in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.