The sixth edition of the Asia Boating Awards will be held this year at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club.

Abra Marine unveiled an extraordinary vessel at the Abu Dhabi Boat Show – a sofa boat.

Hermès has announced it will be quitting its partnership with Wally, citing its own lack of experience compared with the yacht-builder and the need to operate in a one-dimensional structure.

Palmer Johnson has added a 210-foot superyacht to its portfolio. Called the PJ 210, they expect the first deliveries to be made in spring.

A number of leading brands have committed themselves to Hainan Rendez-Vous 2010. The latest additions to the event's extensive portfolio have been named as Blohm & Voss, Jet Aviation, Tag Aviaton, NDA Marine and Pal Zileri.

The luxury toy attached to this 92-foot Argos Gulfstream is extraordinary. Bucking the trend for pairing yachts with helicopters, they've mounted the ship with a four-seat sportsman aircraft.

The largest solar-powered water vessel known to man has been launched. Worth $24 million, PlanerSolar could point the way for the future of the yachting industry in what are acutely environmentally conscious times.

Loaloat Al Behar, the 103m former Royal yacht originally built for the Sultan of Oman is available for charter through Fraser yachts.

The Chinese government's plan to develop Hainan as an international tourism destination by growing a formidable yachting industry is being given a considerable boost by Hainan Rendez-Vous 2010's extensive yachting programme.

You need look no further than the work of Florian and Gunther Graf, based halfway between Munich and Lake Constance, for proof that it’s not only Italians who know how to build incredibly stylish, mahogany power launches in classical style.