Owners Share: Bluegame BG62 – Our Best Yachting Experience

Purchasing a yacht from Simpson Marine has been one of the best things we have done for our family as it has allowed us to create special memories not only within the family but also with friends. We decided to take the opportunity during the beginning months of COVID-19. The idea of spending the whole summer in Hong Kong without anything to do was scary, so we decided to rent a boat for the summer and this led us to discover the vast beaches of Sai Kung and the beauty of the maritime lifestyle. From there, we bought a small boat, which we later traded in relatively quickly for a Bluegame yacht as we realised how important having space was for us. Additionally, this change let us discover that we like faster boats. Our current yacht can go up to 40 knots while our previous boat would go up to around 15-20 knots so it was definitely a large increase and made a significant difference as it helped us quickly cut down the travel time.

Although we have created a multitude of amazing memories while on our yacht, the best ones have been the evenings in which we moored in Snake Bay, Sai Kung. We would stay the whole night and it was always fascinating watching everyone leave while we stayed, away from the bustle of the city, feeling like we were the only people in the world. Then, the next day, we would go for a morning swim and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful views.

Our favourite feature of our yacht is the open space which allows us to stay extremely close to the water and just be there with the sea. We also love the speed of the boat, of course, and the Italian design as they make the experience just as much more enjoyable.

The most valuable lesson we learned while going out to the ocean is: Safety first, always. Boat captains most likely always have the most experience and know exactly how to keep you safe so listening to them can be extremely beneficial.

We wouldn’t be able to narrow our favourite things about owning a yacht down to one but our top favourites include getting to name our yacht, the ceremony Simpson Marine did for us when we got it, the sense that it is our own boat and can choose when to use it, and finally the fact that in Hong Kong, once you decide, you can be on your boat extremely quickly. Hong Kong is also very unique as it allows you to have marinas all around you, giving you a vast variety of options for a weekend getaway.

Our advice to someone who is considering purchasing a yacht is to go for it and use it as much as you can. You’ll cherish the memories you make with it.

Owners of Bluegame 62, Hong Kong