Marine Italia represents Azimut in several regions and is among the builder’s top dealers due to big sales of large models in Hong Kong.

Fairline has secured double-figure sales of its new Squadron 68 including from the US, Europe and Asia, where the British builder’s dealers include Simpson Marine.

Fairline is revolutionising the beach club for 60ft yachts with the Targa 58 GTB, set to premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

Simpson Marine plans to exhibit Fairline’s flagship Squadron 68, Squadron 50 and F//Line 33 at the 10th Singapore Yacht Show in March.

Designer Alberto Mancini gives Michael Howorth a tour of Azimut’s new Grande S10, which blends striking features and two of the Italian yard’s Collections.

Most yacht builders focus now on space and volume, yet some have released fast boats focused on fun and performance, as the need for speed grips the waves.