Shanghai, Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 13, 2014, the newest member of the German Hansa sailboat family, the Hansa 505 "Charming No. 31," officially arrived in Shenzhen and held a grand and successful maiden voyage ceremony. Over a hundred distinguished guests, including all members of PE31 class from Peking University HSBC Business School and representatives from the Financial Street Xunliao Bay Yacht Club, were present at the maiden voyage ceremony.
German Hansa Sailboat "Charming No. 31" Makes Maiden Voyage in Shenzhen
"Charming No. 31" is owned by Shenzhen Qianhai Charming Thirty-One Investment Co., Ltd., initiated by more than ten classmates from the PE31 class of Peking University HSBC Business School. It is the most classic model of the Hansa sailboat series, the Hansa 505. After years of pursuit and effort, these individuals who have already achieved career success and financial stability are now seeking better ways to achieve spiritual freedom and personal elevation. Eventually, they unanimously decided to jointly own a sailboat, so as to enjoy a brand-new maritime lifestyle while also creating a top-tier investment and social platform. The students of the PE31 class, who comprise elites from various professional fields such as China's listed companies, investment banks, law firms, and entrepreneurs from different industries, have always adhered to the philosophy and pursuit of a "CHARMING LIFE." Their love for camaraderie and longing for marine culture inspired them to choose sailing as a new platform to further strengthen and elevate their friendships. Hence, the name "Charming No. 31" was born.
"Charming No. 31" not only marks the continued expansion of the Hansa sailboat family in China but also leads a new trend in the Chinese market — "joint purchase and shared ownership" of sailboats. As the name suggests, "joint purchase and shared ownership" means that multiple individuals pool their resources to buy a sailboat and jointly own its property rights and usage rights. Linda from Hansa Yachts (China) Co., Ltd. said: "We are delighted to see a growing number of sailing enthusiasts emerging in China, with a more professional understanding of the sport. Sailing is inherently a challenging team sport, and this new purchasing method not only lowers the entry barrier and maintenance costs for individuals owning a sailboat, improves the efficiency of boat usage, but also aligns perfectly with China’s unique culture of human connection. It sets a successful example for how more middle-class and style-conscious individuals in China can better enjoy the sport of sailing."
Hansa Yachts Group is a renowned listed company from Germany, specializing in the manufacturing and sales of boats. The brands and models it offers are quite diverse. The Hansa-branded sailboats are known as the "BMW of sailboats" for their "easy handling and high-speed cruising," especially dominating the global market share for sailboats over 50 feet. Since officially entering the Chinese market in early 2013, Hansa has quickly gained popularity among domestic sailing enthusiasts with its outstanding German quality and performance. In just over a year, the number of Hansa boat owners in China has exceeded 30.