Yachting, Sailing & Boating Events

January 2013

First held in 1844, the Festival of Sails is Victoria’s oldest ongoing sporting event, and the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere. The Festival of Sails attracts over 400 yachts and 4,500 competitors to Melbourne and Geelong over the Australia Day holiday period.

9 - 14 January 2012

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2012 is a premier sailing event organized by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. Royal Langkawi Yacht Club marina is situated on the south-east corner of Langkawi island close to the island's main town, providing excellent access to supermarkets, duty-free shops and business facilities. Langkawi Yacht Club is an exclusive establishment with a beautiful clubhouse and a fully equipped marina, comprising 51 berths that can accommodate a variety of vessels including sailing keels, deep hull boats and even 60m mega-yachts.

The Volvo Ocean Race is the world's toughest sailing event. It is a marathon on the seas lasting over eight months, passing through four oceans and five continents. The race will start in the Spanish port of Alicante in October 2011 and finish in Galway, Ireland in July 2012. On the way, the race will visit Cape Town (South Africa), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Sanya (China), Auckland (New Zealand), Itajaí (Brazil), Miami (USA), Lisbon (Portugal) and Lorient (France). The race is contested by 11-strong crews of professional sailors

February 2013

The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show is one of the world's most exclusive and luxurious super yachting events, featuring some outstanding power and sailing super yachts ranging from 30 m to 100 m. An exceptional range of these yachts are every year on show, featuring the finest products and latest trends. Informa Yacht Group, who is the global leader in yachting events management and proud owner of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show and exclusive Superyacht Cup Series, organizes the ADYS. An exclusive and interactive meeting of super yacht business leaders, who need to expand their understanding of the Gulf region, specifically it's clients, culture and the developing maritime infrastructure. The event comprises dynamic conference sessions where specific expert panels present their knowledge, experience and perspectives on the growth of the Gulf region, highlighting the true potential, the real cruising possibilities, the current and future infrastructure, the required resources and the demand for an ever-expanding Gulf support network.

March 2013

Dubai International Boat Show, the largest marine industry exhibition in the Middle East, is a classic showcase of yachts and boats from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine equipment and accessories.

29 March - 1 April 2012

Now on its ninth year, PIMEX is an established and successful event in the marine and leisure calendar. As the 2011 edition showed, the show is well attended by luxury brands and individuals keen to buy. Over 6,000 individuals were involved and USD$20 million of product was sold. Like its location, PIMEX is a relaxed event where participants celebrate the boating, leisure and luxury lifestyle in an ideal tropical destination. The show is more than boats on display but also an opportunity to see the latest luxury cars, properties and engage in some Phuket hospitality.

12 - 15 April 2012

Boat Asia has become a driver for the marine industry in Singapore and the region as well as positioned itself as a unique marketplace for businesses to showcase their products and services to the regional and global marketplace.

26 - 29 April 2012

YARE, is the first event totally dedicated to all the after sales operations that follow the purchase of a boat. The Show takes place in Viareggio, in the beautiful setting of la Darsena, the very heart of the harbour, where the protagonists of the International yachting community meet. Around the dock area, Exhibitors will display all kinds of services and products related to yacht after sales operations and different interactive sections will be organized.
You can expect to meet representatives of the international yachting community: refit and restoration yards and suppliers, marinas and harbours, designers and marine engineers, leasing and insurance companies, worker agencies, captains and crews, brokers and brokerage companies, yacht management companies, surveyors, flag registries, owner representatives and owners.

27 - 29 April 2012

The three day event held at the beautiful ONE°15 Marina Club, showcases some of the finest superyachts in the world together with other luxurious vessels. Also happening is a host of social engagements including the highlight event, the Singapore Yacht Show Gala Dinner. The 2012 event welcomes first-time exhibitors and invites yacht professionals, yacht owners and those interested in yacht ownership and yacht charter to attend this significant yachting event.

30 April - 4 May 2012

This is an event not to be missed by yacht charter professionals, attended by the most prestigious charter agencies and brokers globally. The exhibition is a select showcase for luxury charter yachts and the most exclusive display of ancillary services for the yachting industry. The MYBA Charter Show’s continued success is highlighted by the number and quality of attendees over the years. The numerous events surrounding the show and the splendid location in the Porto Antico (Ancient Harbour) of Genoa justify this event’s hard-won professional reputation.

5 May 2012

The image of the coveted Neptune trophy has become synonymous with excellence in superyacht build and design. Fourteen Neptune Awards, each one individually custom made, will be presented in 2012.
Combining a glittering awards ceremony with a gala dinner and dance, the Awards – dubbed the “Oscars” of the superyacht world – will be attended by an elite guest list of superyacht owners from around the globe and the most influential players in the superyacht industry.

5 - 10 May 2012

The Poros Charter Yacht Show is an international exhibition located in the harbour of the Poros Island. Every year exceptional yachts are presented to the most prestigious charter agencies and brokers worldwide. Furthermore a very wide range of activities is represented to the quayside exhibition. The exhibition is open to charter brokers, professionals of the yachting sector and media representatives.

4 - 9 June 2012

The Superyacht Cup is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe and the Mediterranean. The event has become a favourite with owners, friends and captains around the world that visit Palma de Mallorca annually for the 4 day Palma edition of the Superyacht Cup.

20 - 23 June 2012

The Superyacht Cup is the longest running superyacht regatta in Europe and the Mediterranean. The event has become a favourite with owners, friends and captains around the world that visit Palma de Mallorca annually for the 4 day Palma edition of the Superyacht Cup.

22 - 25 July 2012

The Superyacht Cup Cowes will offer owners and guests a unique experience of sailing in the waters of the Solent and around the Isle of Wight. The format for the Superyacht Cup Cowes will be similar to the Superyacht Cup Palma; held over three days racing and four days social activities. The event will include social functions ashore at the Royal Yacht Squadron and various other venues. Following the regatta, owners will have the opportunity to watch the start of the sailing Olympics in Weymouth, or attend the Olympics Opening Ceremony in London.

11 - 16 September 2012

The Cannes International Boat and Yacht Show is a unique venue offering showgoers the opportunity to preview the finest jewels of the sea. The Cannes show brings together the key players in pleasure boating and international luxury yachting, whether they be exhibitors showcasing their new vessels, products and services or visitors. With 583 boats on display in water and on land, 173 of which will be on show for the first time ever, the two exceptional French Riviera sites, the ‘Vieux Port’ and ‘Port Pierre Canto’, located at either end of the famous Croisette in Cannes, are just right for hosting Europe’s leading in-water boat show.

19 - 22 September 2012

The Monaco Yacht Show presents the greatest showcase of luxury yachting in the world. A high-end show guaranteed by the meticulous selection of the exhibitors. The 500 exhibitors present top quality services and products and whose expertise is recognized by the industry. 9,000 m² of stands set up on the show's total surface area of 22,000 m² (57% of which are tailor-made).The unique opportunity to meet the top managers of leading international superyacht companies directly, or discover products with all the latest technologies and luxury services in yachting-related activities.

4 - 8 October 2012

The United States Sailboat Show, attracts more than 50,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world to the waterfront of historic Annapolis, Maryland. This five-day show is recognized as one of the best and biggest in the industry for new, in-water sailboats. The Chesapeake Bay town is also home of U.S. Naval Academy. Recognized worldwide as the premier sailing showcase, this is the place to buy, sell or dream.

11 - 14 October 2012

The nation’s oldest and largest in-water powerboat exhibition, is just three days after the renowned United States Sailboat Show. Located in the quaint town of Annapolis, Maryland, the show features everything from luxurious motor yachts and trawlers to high-performance boats and offshore fishing machines. There are family cruisers, center consoles, inflatables and the world’s largest power catamaran section. Attendees will also find a wide selection of marine equipment, high-tech electronics, accessories, gear and related services such as boating lessons, rentals, insurance firms and lending institutions.

23 - 24 October 2012

This symposium is a well established event on the superyacht calendar, which draws some of the biggest names in the industry to debate and deliberate over hot topics in superyacht design. Owners, designers, builders and project managers convene in Palm Beach each October for two days of debate and discussion on pre-determined topics which are presented by experts in their fields, or fielded by a panel.

27 October - 4 November 2012

The nine days of the event at the fairground and the In-Water hanseboot is yearly attended by about 100,000 visitors. Boats are displayed in the large airy exhibition centre and in the Hanseboot-Hafen dock, and can be witnessed in action on the Elbe and Alster rivers bordering the city. In 2011 the exhibitors were some 700 boat builders and yacht dealers, manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, accessories and services for watersports.

8 - 16 December 2012

The annual event to discover the new 2011/2012 models in the nautical world. The Paris Nautic Boat Show (Salon Nautique de Paris) is one of Europe’s best known boating events. It is an annual event that will showcase the latest in nautical products and services with over 1,200 exhibitors for an attendance of more than 200,000 visitors. 1,400 brands will be represented at this auspicious occasion with 3 different areas: sailing and tourism; motor boating; equipment. There will be around 1,400 boats to view with 300 of these being brand new models. All the main sailboat and motor boat companies will be on display with their representatives eager to assist you with any queries.