Industry News

HK Yacht Bay Gazette Notice: What the Airport City Marina Proposal Means for Buyers
The government gazetted AAHK's Water Recreation and Yacht Bay Development proposal on 7 August 2026, covering foreshore and seabed in the Airport City area near Lantau. Blue Anchor breaks down what this legal step actually means — and what it still does not — for buyers navigating Hong Kong's chronic berth shortage.

GBA Yacht Scheme: What the Cross-Boundary Policy Actually Means for HK Buyers
Beijing's State Council has scrapped the costly customs guarantee for Hong Kong-registered yachts entering nine GBA mainland cities. Blue Anchor unpacks what changed, what didn't, and what it means for buyers in the HK$3M–10M range.

CL Yachts CLB65 SUV sea trials completed: what the enclosed-bridge format means for HK buyers
CL Yachts has completed sea trials on its first CLB65 SUV and the yacht is now in Hong Kong for private viewings ahead of a December boat show premiere. Blue Anchor breaks down what the SUV enclosed-bridge format really means for running costs, berth availability, and exit liquidity in the HK$5M–10M segment.

CLB65 SUV Sea Trials Complete: What Hong Kong Buyers Need to Know About the Real Ownership Cost
CL Yachts' CLB65 SUV completed sea trials in May 2026 ahead of its Hong Kong debut. Blue Anchor models the total cost of ownership for HK buyers at the upper end of the HK$3M–10M consideration window — berth scarcity, licensing, maintenance, and more.

TGG Group’s GBA Marina Bet: What It Means for Hong Kong Yacht Buyers
TGG Group, a Hong Kong single-family office, has invested in Central Yacht to develop marina and yachtbuilding capacity across the Greater Bay Area. Here is what the deal actually changes — and what it does not — for buyers and owners in the HK$3M–10M band.

GBA Yacht Travel Scheme: What the Slow Uptake Means for HK Buyers
The GBA individual yacht travel scheme launched in June 2026 removes significant financial barriers, but eligibility restrictions, a berth shortage, and infrastructure timelines temper the near-term picture for most HK buyers.

GBA Yacht Entry Rules Eased: What It Actually Means for HK Buyers’ Costs and Cruising Range
Beijing scrapped the mainland customs guarantee for HK-registered yachts on 30 May 2026, but full operating procedures, a confirmed port list, and southbound rules remain works in progress. Here is what that means for your wallet and cruising range right now.

Mainland Yachts Are Coming South: What It Actually Means for Hong Kong Buyers
The southbound half of the GBA yacht scheme is reportedly weeks away, and mainland buyer enquiries are already surging. A measured read on what new demand actually means for Hong Kong's frozen berth supply, the used-yacht market, and the negotiating window buyers still have.

GBA Port Access for HK Yachts: What the New Rules Actually Mean for Buyers and Owners
Beijing removed the costly customs guarantee for Hong Kong-registered yachts entering nine GBA mainland cities. Here is what the policy actually changes, what it does not, and how it should inform your next ownership decision.
