The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, a world-class superyacht marina situated on the south-east corner of Langkawi Island in the popular Asian yacht charter destination – Malaysia, has recently signed an agreement with ART MARINE, the top marina management company in the Middle East, in order to join ART MARINE’s network of world class marinas: “Destinations”.
This network facilitates the collaboration between marinas internationally, and also offers exclusive reciprocal benefits to all the berth holders at the marinas within the network. Also, the membership to “Destinations” represents a professional recognition of quality, excellent services and outstanding facilities.
Bruno Meier, Director of Marina Management at ART MARINE Marinas said, “We are delighted to welcome The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club to our “Destinations” family. This partnership will be mutually beneficial and we are looking forward to increase our co-operation. This new alliance is beyond offering privileges and excellence of services to our berth holders and members; it enables us to establish stronger relationships between excellent marinas all over the world and offers hassle free nautical trips between various destinations.”
About The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club situated on the mystical island of Langkawi is an exclusive establishment with a beautiful clubhouse, classy dining outlets and a fully equipped superyacht marina. The marina can accommodate a variety of vessels including sailing boats and mega-yachts up to 60 meters.
The pontoons have direct electricity, fuel and water supply and offer high-speed wi-fi internet. The Club is located on the south-east of Langkawi, close to Kuah which is the main town and the island’s jetty point for ferries between the mainland and Langkawi. This allows easy access to shopping, transport and other business facilities. The offices of Immigration and Customs are also within walking distance from the marina.
Since its opening in 1996, Royal Langkawi Yacht Club’s has tremendously expanded its facilities over the years and the club’s reputation has grown by hosting the annual Royal Langkawi International Regatta, which has emerged as one of the major events on the Asian sailing calendar since its debut in 2003. In April 2008, the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club was awarded the Best Asian Marine/Yacht Club of the Year in the prestigious Christofle Asia Boating Awards in Shanghai.