The new CLB65 isn’t the flashiest vessel in its class, but it’s among the most practical for a couple that wants to cruise. Yacht Style steps aboard.

CL Yachts unveiled its pioneering flagship CLX96 in Hong Kong, where the Jozeph Forakis creation showed off its remarkable mix of inventive design and sturdy, working-boat heritage.

The builder reveals an aft-galley design on its new entry-level model scheduled to debut in the fourth quarter, while also announcing recent awards and nominations for its larger models.

Shipyards in Asia are expanding their range of yachts at both ends of the size scale, diversifying into power and sailing catamarans, and including this region among their target markets, as profiled in Yacht Style’s annual feature on Asia’s builders.

The second issue of 2021 features Sunseeker’s new Manhattan 55, a profile of the British yard’s new Hong Kong dealer, NextWave, focuses on selected Yacht Builders in Asia and highlights Sustainability focus of major catamaran builders. Plus … exclusive interviews with Sunreef Eco ambassador Nico Rosberg, Imperial Director Julia Stewart, Bali Catamarans founder Olivier Poncin and Mike Simpson as the owner of a new Beneteau Oceanis 46.1.

CL Yachts has launched its flagship CLB88, which will visit Hong Kong before heading for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.