Navigare Yachting to distribute Island Spirit Catamarans

Sweden’s Navigare Yachting will represent Island Spirit Catamarans in Europe and the US as Group Island Spirit’s (GIS) exclusive distributor for the regions.

The collaboration expands on the long-standing relationship between Navigare Yachting and GIS, the Thailand-based manufacturer of Island Spirit Catamarans. GIS has charter locations in Phuket, Koh Chang, and Koh Samui, Thailand.

Navigare Yachting says it is looking forward to supporting the launch of GIS’ latest innovation in catamarans fitted with electric propulsion starting with the all-new Island Spirit 525E. The EV catamaran is set to debut at the Annapolis sailboat show in late 2023.

“We could not be prouder nor more excited by this unique opportunity to help propel the Island Spirit Catamarans brand to the top,” says Jesper Rönngard, founder and CEO of Navigare Yachting.

“Whether yacht buyers are looking for private ownership or a revenue-producing placement in one of our charter fleets, we stand ready to help them decide if this is the right catamaran for them. With the general enthusiasm of boaters for electric propulsion, there is no doubt the new IS 525E will position itself very well in the market. Besides the obvious appeal for a more environment-friendly yacht, the early trials reveal an impressive performance.”

Ronald Patston, CEO of Group Island Spirit adds: “Selecting the right distributor for Island Spirit Catamarans required the expert knowledge of a leader in the yachting industry together with the reach of a global brand.”

“I cannot think of a better fit than Navigare Yachting to meet this challenge and launch the 525E,” adds Patston. “We’ve kept the news of the new Island Spirit 525E very quiet until now and have pre-sold the first three hulls. At this pace, we expect the first year of production to sell out rapidly and we urge those interested in learning more and reserving a production slot to contact Navigare Yachting now.”