Next Wave Yachting is preparing to open a new showroom in Repulse Bay following its recent appointment as the exclusive Sunseeker dealer for Hong Kong. Now employing about 50 staff, NextWave has a sales office in Club Marina Cove in Sai Kung to the east, an administration office in Kwai Fong to the west, and a Kwun Tong service facility in Kowloon Bay.
However, to represent one of the world’s most famous motor yacht brands, NextWave has targeted Hong Kong Island’s glamorous south side, where it’s creating a Sunseeker showroom at The Pulse in Repulse Bay, scheduled to open in May.
“This is a very exciting time for us. Sunseeker is one of the biggest yacht brands around the globe, so we feel truly fortunate and honoured to be appointed as the official dealer in Hong Kong,” says Frankie Chau, one of a group of friends who co-founded NextWave in March 2012 to turn their love of life on the water into a business.
“The theme of our showroom is to create a ‘Seek More’ Sunseeker experience with new technologies. We aim to bring the feel, sound and smell of being onboard a Sunseeker to our showroom. Repulse Bay always reminds me of Cannes in the south of France, with its heritage, beautiful beach and restaurants with amazing views.
“The Pulse is a popular hangout spot and tourist attraction. The beach is the place to be seen or show off and is crowded with yachts. The pier is perfect for boarding and links the water and on-land activities. I can’t think of a better location for our Sunseeker office in Hong Kong.”
NextWave’s expansion is not stopping there, as the company is also looking to acquire a shipyard to strengthen its yacht management and services division. Currently, its service work is carried out on its barge in Kwun Tong and with partners around Hong Kong.
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