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PROTAGONIST / EXCLUSIVE PARTNER IN CHINA
FERRETTI AT THE
CELEBRATED REGATTA
The Group is becoming more and more
of a protagonist in the main social and sports events in China.
The latest occasion is the SiNan Regatta,
one of the most important sailing and golf trophies in Asia
Superior performance, professional crews, ap- clusive partner in the yachting segment, bringing two of the
peal, popularity and prestige: this year, the most famous and admired vessels in all Asia Pacific: the Fer-
fourth SiNan Regatta has been the major retti Yachts 650 and the Ferretti Yachts 690 Hard Top. The
event for the sport and for the cities of San- VIP guests on board had an incredible experience, admir-
ya and Sansha, chosen to host the side events. ing the sailing competitions from the absolute comfort of
Not just a sailing tournament but an out-and-out lifestyle Ferretti Yachts and discovering the power and extraordinary
event lasting a whole week long. As well as the offshore com- performance of the fleet at first hand, against the mesmer-
petitions, guests were able to take part in sea trials and sail- ising backdrop of Yalong Bay. Ferretti Group was also spon-
ing lessons, enjoy some art and entertainment, meet up over sor of the 8-day Ferretti-SiNan Cup VIP Golf Tournament
cocktails or a gala dinner, and take part in poker and golf held at the Yalong Bay Golf Club & Hotel, with over 200
tournaments. This is the only sailing competition in China people taking part. The winner was rewarded with a lovely
where the owners themselves are part of the regatta. and much-coveted Riva scale model. Sailing and golf are the
More than a hundred took up the gauntlet, with yachting most popular sports among the wealthier classes in China,
enthusiasts from all across the country watching the regat- who enjoy sharing their favourite sports with friends. This
tas from a special location, i.e. on board the power yachts, made for an ideal opportunity for Ferretti Group to show
the real VIP guests at the event. Ferretti Group was the ex- off the Group’s exclusive portfolio of yachts.
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