Docked in the sunny harbour of Deep Water Bay, surrounded by pristine waters and clear blue skies, Stanley Sun, CEO of Fujifilm, sits atop the airy flybridge of his luxuriously appointed Prestige 590 yacht. Sitting with Gafencu, he explains his love of sailing on Hong Kong’s waters, exploring its islands, and why his newly-acquired vessel perfectly meets his family’s sea-faring needs.
What is it about yachting that you love so much?
I think that in Hong Kong, there is so much to explore in the oceans around the city, so many islands, and yachting is a great way to see those sights and experience something apart from the urban jungle we live in. Just going to the waters of Sai Kung, for example, transports you to a space of tranquility and beauty, with its contrasts of verdant forests and azure waters. It also affords the opportunity to do a whole host of water sports, which I love.
Why choose the Prestige 590?
Well, once we decided to purchase a boat in the summer of 2020, I looked at several different brands. One of the things that convinced me to look at this boat more closely was the size and volume of the boat, and the spaces it provides, which perfectly matched my family’s needs. Being conscious of the environment, I wanted to minimise the amount of fossil fuels used, so I was also drawn to the new pod engine system, which is more fuel efficient and saves close to 26 percent on fuel. In the six months since we purchased the Prestige 590, it’s brought us a lot of joy.
What does a typical day on the boat look like for you?
During the warmer summer months, it’s not uncommon for us to pack a picnic lunch and set sail for Sai Kung for a fun afternoon, where the girls like to jump off from the disembarkment area on the port side into the sea. Our rear platform is moveable so we can lower it to dip our toes into the water as well. Then, of course, there’s the requisite flotation devices and unicorn floaties that my kids like to use while swimming around the boat. Occasionally, we even hire an instructor with a speedboat to teach us wakeboarding, which is something my family very much enjoys. In the winter, when it’s too cold for swimming and water sports, we take the boat out to Lamma Island and then go hiking and eat lunch there. Sometimes, on beautiful days like today, I like to take the boat out somewhere, drink a coffee, read a book and get some work done. It’s a great alternative to being in the office!
Thank you.
Stanley’s Prestige 590 is one of many stunning luxury yachts designed by renowned French manufacturer Prestige Yachts. Among its latest creations is the gorgeous Prestige 630, replete with a new hull design and the largest flybridge of her class. This, in addition to the all-new Prestige X70 — which will arive in Q2 2021 — are all available through Asia Yachting, the exclusive dealer for Prestige Yachts in Asia.
For more information, please visit www.asiayachting.net