Yachting News
Andre Hoek, Chair of the DAME Jury, presented the very special one-off prize to the TEMO 450 electric outboard from TEMO during METSTRADE Connect 2020 today. An incredible result for the French company against a very strong field of 47 entries.
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Marina Developments Ltd (MDL Marinas) in the UK has announced four boat shows for next year. The marina operator says there is an appetite for smaller, more focused events and plans to host the first of four events at MDL’s Penton Hook Marina in Surrey in April.Read More
boot Düsseldorf 2021 will now be held from 17-25 April due to the ongoing high infection numbers across all of Europe. Messe Düsseldorf has postponed boot after close consultation with its partners and exhibitors who endorse this decision and have opted in favour of the new dates.
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The Stockholm International Boat Show (Allt för sjön), planned for March 5-14, 2021, has been cancelled. Instead, an app will be available for an online experience with all important boat information and news gathered in one place, free for users to download.
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After a challenging year for all, MYBA remain optimistic for the future ahead and announce their Charter Show, planned for April 2021 at Marina Port Vell in Barcelona. They add that they hope to be in a position to host a productive event in a healthy, safe environment.
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Balearic Yacht Show, the first virtual boat show in the Balearics which took place on 18-20th November, was a great success in connecting yachting industry professionals together - with a reach of over 1 million people worldwide over the course of the three-day event.
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The organisers of the Gothenburg International Boat Show, typically the first of the Nordic boat shows, have cancelled next year’s event. After 61 consecutive years, the show that would have been held in early February will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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On the first day of Balearic Yacht Show, highlights include a speech from Martin Redmayne, president of Superyacht Group and Antoni Riera, director of the Impulsa Baleares Foundation - where they both shared their optimism for the future of the yachting industry.
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Despite the many awards being postponed until next year, ACREW pushes on with The Crew Awards 2020. Taking place on November 28 - they will be streamed via their Facebook and Youtube to watch from the comfort of your own home or vessel.
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From today, the Balearic Yacht Show will launch with over 80 stands and 40 seminars .The first virtual boat show in the Balearic Islands will bring together thousands of professionals from the industry, organised by the Chamber of Commerce of Mallorca and the Balearic Marine Cluster.
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On 10 December industry professionals will come together online for discussion, industry updates and inspiration at METSTRADE Connect - a new virtual platform to connect the leisure marine industry. Here's what to expect.
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Quaynote Communications, have announced their 8th annual conference for Opportunities in Superyachts on 2 December. It will highlight issues of importance to industry leaders globally, while throwing the spotlight on Malta`s pivotal role in the superyacht sector.
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced plans to make significant changes to its boat and sport show schedule for the first quarter of 2021, including the cancellation of their Miami International Boat Show.
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Registration is now officially open for the Balearic Yacht Show, which takes place from 18-20 November. The first virtual yacht show in the Mediterranean aims to bring together key players in the national and international marine industry.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, but with heavy hearts, the organisers of the annual Antigua Yacht Charter Meeting have announced the cancellation of this year's event due to the resurgence of Covid-19 and the potential risks to the health and safety of all involved.
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IBI and METSTRADE have announced a one-off virtual edition of the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement in 2020. Held on 10 December, it will acknowledge the challenges, ingenuity and resolve of our industry in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
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As the Caribbean gears up to welcome the 2020 charter season, IGY is thrilled to announce its inaugural IGY Caribbean Yacht Launch. The three-day event will run from Wednesday December 2nd to Friday December 4th at IGY’s award winning Yacht Haven Grande, St Thomas.
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Following close consultation with Dubai Harbour and stakeholders of the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), Dubai World Trade Centre has taken the decision to cancel this year's event. DIBS has now been re-scheduled for 9-13 March 2021.
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The IMA Mediterranean Maxi Offshore Challenge 2020-21 got underway this weekend in Valletta with the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club. Continuing into 2021, the challenge will again include the Mediterranean classic: Regata dei Tre Golfi. Read More
It has been announced that the inaugural Hong Kong Yacht Show, scheduled to run from 19 – 22 November 2020, has been postponed. CEO of show co-organiser Verventia, Andy Treadwell confirms the cancellation in his statement, stating the show will now take place in October 2021.
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With just over a month to go, the Balearic Yacht Show is taking shape, with over 35 companies confirming their attendance at the first virtual boat show in the Balearic Islands. Companies ranging from marinas, refit, shipyards, services and charters will be taking part.
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Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, the event that traditionally concludes the inshore maxi sailing season in the Med was successfully completed last week, despite the wind turning light and complicated for the last two days.
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This year's Venice Hospitality Challenge, the seventh edition of the Grand Prix, will be held on Saturday 17 October. Fifteen maxi yachts will be taking part, competing for a prestigious victory and the famous doge's hat, made this year by the historic Murano glass factory, Signoretto.
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After 10 successful seasons, the Roemmers family has decided to leave the TP52 Azzurra sporting programme. They leave behind an important legacy, with Azzurra currently being the reigning champion of the 52 Super Series.
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Making its debut this year, the digital version of the Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) powered by the Greek Yachting Association, is the first virtual charter yacht show. A Greek initiative - the show is now online and highlights yachting as one of the country's strongest assets.
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Having postponed this year's event, Verventia, owner and organiser of the Singapore Yacht Show has announced that the 10th edition will now take place from 22-25 April 2021 at ONE 15 Marina Sentosa Cove.
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Since METSTRADE in Amsterdam was cancelled this year, the show organisers are proud to announce ‘METSTRADE Connect’, a virtual event for industry professionals on 10 December 2020 focusing on innovation and sustainability within the marine industry.
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The annual sponsored bike ride organised by superyacht charity Cogs4Cancer will take place from 7-11 October, covering a total of 520km with all proceeds going directly to Cancer Research UK and local cancer charities.
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The world’s first electric powerboat championship was launched at the Monaco Yacht Club, with plans for a global series on seas and lakes that will drive forward the electric revolution in the marine environment.
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The first virtual boat show of the Balearic Islands will be held on the 18-20 November 2020. The Mallorca Chamber of Commerce and Balearic Marine Cluster presents a unique opportunity to digitalise the marine companies in the Balearics and reach a more international audience.
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