The China organisers of the 2011 inaugural Macau Yacht Show have presented their latest project – the Wangzi Yacht Marina, which is to become the first superyacht marina in Fuzhou, China. Her official opening is planned for March 9, 2012.
Fuzhou ideally positioned between Zhujiang, Changjiang and Taiwan
“We believe that Fujian province shows great promise for the development of a leisure marine industry, and boating in general. Geographically, Fuzhou is ideally positioned between Zhujiang, Changjiang and Taiwan,” said Mr Hongguo Wang, Chairman of Fujian Wanzi Yacht Sales Co Ltd.
In 2009, a government report identified Fujian Province as an appropriate place for the encouragement of boating activities, being on the coast of the Taiwan Strait, and in a position to take full advantage of the local natural and cultural resources. In 2011 Fuzhou Municipal Government produced the Overall Plan for Developing Fuzhou Yacht Industry, and this new venture is a direct result of that initiative.
09 March will witness the soft open of the first yacht marina in Fuzhou. First stage of the facility is planned to accommodate 20 yachts 80-100 feet and 40 vessels 30-60 feet. Phase 2 of the project will create berthing for more than 200 large or medium-sized yachts. The Wangzi Yacht Marina will provide fuelling facilities, water, electricity and WIFI. It can also have social and entertainment facilities for 100+ guests, a yacht sales centre and meeting rooms.
At the same press conference, dates of the 2012 Macau Yacht Show were announced – November 1-4, at Fisherman’s Wharf, Macau.
