Asia Global Yachting (AGY) has been appointed as a representative of Tyde in the Southeast Asian nations of Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Co-founded by Dr Christoph Ballin and Tobias Hoffritz, Tyde collaborated with BMW and Designworks to develop The Icon, the 43ft electric foiling commuter that entered the spotlight at last May’s Cannes Film Festival before returning to the south-coast city for the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Ballin said: “Our collaboration with Asia Global Yachting symbolises a shared vision for a sustainable future in luxury maritime travel. The Icon is the embodiment of this future, combining Tyde’s dedication to innovation with the flawless aesthetics and performance BMW is known for. We’re setting sail towards a new horizon, where luxury and sustainability exist in harmony.”
The Icon glides across the water on three hydrofoils, while technology includes twin 100kW inboard electric motors and BMW i3 battery technology. The yacht has a 50nm-plus range at a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 30 knots.
The superstructure spans the yacht’s near-15ft beam and is dominated by glass on both sides and aft, with a carbon-fibre roof that can include glass or solar panels, while the aft deck is open to the elements. The interior can be customised, with hull one configured with a central digital helm, artistic furniture, a luxurious carpet and an immersive Dolby Atmos sound system.
Nicolas Monges, Managing Director and co-founder of Asia Global Yachting, said: “The union between AGY and Tyde is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our foresight in embracing eco-friendly innovations. We’re not just offering our clients a boat; we’re offering them the experience of cutting-edge technology and design that honours the environment. It’s a privilege to introduce The Icon to Southeast Asia.”
Tyde has also developed The Open, a 48 footer electric that features three foils and is designed to be a luxury boat with an open layout, a large hardtop covered in solar panel, as well as an open-plan design. The main deck has an aft sunpad with a table flanked by couches, a bench seat helm station and a foredeck that includes a sofa or foldout sunbed. There is also a lower deck cabin with a large TV, desk, and en suite bathroom.
www.asiaglobalyachting.com
www.tyde.one
This article was first seen on yachtstyle.co
For more on the latest in yachting news, click here.