Customary municipal marinas are under threat

Most French marinas have been completed from the sixties to the nineties, often with public investments, to foster regional coastal planning and respond to the rising boating practice. The mayors of coastal towns wanted at all costs to have their own marina to show their pride, stimulate attractiveness, and offer berthing infrastructures to local inhabitants. […]
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Cannes Yachting Festival 2024

The beautiful Bay of Cannes once again hosted one of Europe’s most prestigious maritime events, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024. Over six spectacular days, the show attracted more than 55,000 visitors from 130 countries, showcasing the finest in marine innovation and luxury across two stunning locations: Vieux Port and Port Canto.   This year’s festival […]
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La Rochelle Grand Pavois 2024: Where Atlantic Tradition Meets International Innovation

The historic port of La Rochelle once again welcomed an impressive 69,000 visitors over six days despite challenging weather conditions. This autumn showcase has firmly established itself as a cornerstone event for yachting enthusiasts and industry professionals, offering a unique perspective on the French and European maritime markets. What sets La Rochelle apart is its […]
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Boatbuilding prowess on display at boatica 2024 in Cape Town

The 22nd edition of boatica Cape Town, held from October 25-27, 2024, at the iconic V&A Waterfront, proved to be a popular event.  With 4,086 visitors from 72 local cities and international attendees from eight countries including the USA, France, Netherlands, and Zimbabwe, the three-day event demonstrated Cape Town’s growing influence in the global maritime […]
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Bosphorus Boat Show 2024: Where East Meets West

The Bosphorus Boat Show, Turkey’s exclusive in-water boat exhibition, makes its third annual appearance at MarinTurk İstanbul City Port in Pendik. From October 26 to November 3, 2024, this prestigious event showcases vessels worth an impressive 435 million USD, highlighting Turkey’s growing influence in the global maritime industry. Set against the backdrop of the historic […]
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South African Architecture Student Wins Prestigious Marine Design Award in Monaco

In a remarkable achievement, South African architecture student Cornelia (Cor) Bosman has won the “Student Winner” category at the prestigious Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous 2024, organised by Monaco Marina Management. This event, now in its fourth year, is a platform that promotes environmentally respectful approaches to yachting and marina design. Monaco Marina Management […]
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