France’s Prestige is a world leader in 40-60ft motor yachts, bolstered by the fast-selling new 420, but as Mike Derrett reports, the X70 will usher in a new direction.

The first Dufour 520 sailing yacht sold into Asia has been delivered to a Malaysia-based owner with “extended cruising around Asia” in mind.

Now in Hong Kong as well as Shanghai, the Prestige 520 from France is an innovative successor to the best-selling 500, which boasted record global sales.