Fairline x Riviera of the Orient: Squadron 50 debuts in Hong Kong

Luxury British Fairline Yachts, handcrafted and engineered in England and Italian designed by Alberto Mancini, revives the Riviera of the Orient in Hong Kong with the Fairline Squadron 50. With a history spanning over 50 years, UK based Fairline has a coveted international reputation for its award winning range of yachts – exclusively available through Simpson Marine.

In Hong Kong Fairline Yachts recreate the spirit of Riviera adventures that once were. With the utmost design and performance the Squadron 50 plays out in the Riviera, be it for weekend stay-cations, parties or family sea days. Its handcrafted touches of exquisite wood finishes and meticulous detailing evoke the Riviera of the West and its considerate design touches of elegant styling and five star amenities are perfectly fitting for life in the East. With an extra spacious interior ultimate cool comfort and style.

Voyaging from the majestic Victoria Harbour to iconic Repulse Bay, the then ‘Riviera of the Orient’, enjoyed by many famed icons, from Marlon Brando and Ernest Hemingway to Wallis Simpson, many a yacht trip was savoured along the shores and celebrated today aboard Fairline yachts.

The spirit of adventure drives everything Fairline do. Contemporary and stylish, the new Squadron 50 blends luxurious details synonymous with the Fairline brand, coupled with a sporty streak – upholding elegance, comfort & performance. “Fairline is one of the most prestigious motor yacht brands in the world with a strong British heritage, highly reputed craftsmanship and magnificent interiors. Renowned for their understated elegance, contemporary designs, power, performance and comfort, which is precisely what our customers want from their yachts today.” says Richard Allen, Group General Manager at Simpson Marine.

FAIRLINE SQUADRON 50 FEATURES:

• Renowned Squadron Flybridge model complete with wet bar & sunbed conversion
• Fashionable convenience with highly considered layout for ultimate family adventures
• Riviera inspired interiors from St Tropez, Capri and Amalfi to the Hamptons
• Foredeck sun pads to sumptuous flybridge dining, BBQ & entertainment system
• Elevated flybridge for top visibility, exquisite views & catching the sea breeze
• Substantial interior cabin space for entertaining and keeping cool in the HK heat
• Fairline Squadron 50 reaches a top speed of 32 knots

BEST OF BRITISH HERITAGE:

Simpson Marine is thrilled to combine two quintessentially renowned British brands Fairline Yachts and Peninsula Hong Kong in Asia. The partnership marks Simpson Marine as Peninsula Hong Kong’s exclusive yachting partner with a 360 partnership which includes: guest yacht charters, bespoke on board catering and event collaborations. For the launch of Fairline Squadron 50 Peninsula Hong Kong served the finest British afternoon tea from the fly bridge surrounded by the timeless elegance of Hong Kong’s Riviera of the Orient.

FAIRLINE DESIGN:

This galley down two-cabin version of the signature Squadron 50 is finished in high gloss walnut joinery. Its feature bulkhead gives the master cabin added wow factor and the interior has rich, luxurious textures throughout from oak flooring, Carrara white marble worktops, Italian leather, and accents of satin bronze and atmospheric lighting. The new exterior styling across the entire 50ft range features stunning anthracite vinyl wrapped hardtops. Furthermore, Simpson Marine is thrilled to offer customisation for the Squadron 50 here in Hong Kong, which it believes will be a highly desirable feature of its service.

FAIRLINE PERFORMANCE & SPEC:

The 50ft range comes with a choice of twin Volvo IPS 600, 650 or 700 engine options, the latter providing a top speed in excess of 34 knots. With user-friendly joystick controls, Volvo’s impressive IPS engines offer excellent manoeuvrability, outstanding performance and low emissions. Each of the boats in the new 50ft range is available with Fairline’s first Premium Pack. This is a turnkey solution that offers owners an easy route to go boating. Specification highlights in the Premium Pack include high capacity air conditioning, an Onan 11Kw generator, a submersible bathing platform with 400kg lifting capacity, a Sleipner bow thruster, a 21kg Ultra anchor with 50m stainless steel chain, Fusion entertainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, teak laid flybridge floor, a 12” Volvo GPS Map 8612 touchscreen display, blue exterior mood lighting and wet bar complete with griddle, fridge, icemaker and sink.

Also available in Hong Kong from the Squadron range is the new SQ68 and soon to arrive SQ53. Other Fairline ranges include Targa and F//Line with the F//Line 33 available now in Singapore.