Yachts have largely been the domain of the super-wealthy and glamorous, but they also attract a more down-to-earth crowd. Treadwell is keen to point out the attraction of the yacht show for novice boaters. “Our focus is on providing experience and knowledge to potential buyers of all things nautical, and boats of every shape and size, so they feel comfortable that they are making the best decisions for their first yachting adventures. There are yachts and boats on display to match every need and desire: yachts for charter, day boats, luxury boats for cruising the region and ocean-going yachts that can travel around the globe,” he says.
Andy Treadwell tells us what to expect at this year’s Singapore Yacht Show
SINGAPORE (Apr 8): The yachting lifestyle is becoming more popular in Asia, with catamarans being a fashionable choice because of their agility and stability. That is the view of Andy Treadwell, a man with his finger on the pulse of everything nautical in the region. Treadwell is CEO of Verventia, organiser of the Singapore Yacht Show, now in its ninth year. The four-day event hosts the largest fleet of world-class yachts in Asia each year, making it the perfect venue for newbies and experienced sailors.
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