EVENT NEWS
Boat Builder Awards 2025 heralds second decade with new business-friendly format
Now in its 11th year, the BBA is returning to Amsterdam alongside a new-look Metstrade
2025 King’s Birthday Honours include several UK boating figures
Ocean Youth Trust South CEO receives MBE; MIA president Andrew Chapman made Member of the Order of Australia
Entries open for 2025 DAME Design Awards
Metstrade exhibitors have until September 19 to make submissions online
August Race Group named MTA Business of the Year
The valeting and protection coating manufacturer was recognised at the British Marine Trades Association awards on Monday
IBI Summit - Seizing opportunity
Exploring strategies for long-term value creation at the must attend IBI Summit, London, July 2
IBEX registration opens
North America’s largest recreational boating industry trade event to run at Tampa Convention center from October 7-9, 2025
New features planned for Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2025
New multihull marina, Spanish website and larger fishing competition in store
Exhibitor expectations met at Finland’s Naantali Boat Show
This is the first year the show was held under Finnboat’s leadership
New Indian Ocean Summit to encourage sustainable marine tourism
CMISL and IODA to share in gathering in Sri Lanka on Saturday
Long-distance regatta for unmanned autonomous vessels planned for Spain
The inaugural Micro Ruta de la Sal will be held in April next year
US economist sees prolonged inflation, opportunities among volatility
Shawn DuBravac provided insight into the US market at the American Boating Congress
World Foiling Congress returns for successful second edition
Last week’s event attracted top industry leaders from across the global foiling community
12th British Motor Yacht Show draws record crowd
Last week’s event included a number of world premieres and a celebration of Princess Yachts’ 60th anniversary
BRP awarded Red Dot Design Team of the Year honours
Latest Red Dot honour recognises ‘market shaping’ design heritage
Refreshed ASMEX conference attracts strong crowd
The 14th Australian Superyacht Conference drew 135 delegates from around the world
Australian Marine Industry Award winners announced
This year’s awards program attracted a record number of entries
Turkish charter show bids farewell to Göcek
The TYBA Yacht Charter Show is relocating to Marmaris next year
ABC 2025: Comprehensive regulatory reform could benefit US marine industry
The Trump administration is moving forward with a different approach for the EPA
Nor-Shipping’s Next Generation Ship Awards
The Nor-Shipping conference has attracted many entries for an award that showcases the latest innovations, with some that could help the leisure sector
IBEX moving to December dates in 2027
North America’s largest marine trade event remains in Tampa
Fraser Yachts CEO to speak at African Boating Conference
Anders Kurtén’s keynote will explore actionable strategies for aligning commercial success with environmental responsibility
Day 2 of Balearic Superyacht Forum - superyacht refit sector in the spotlight
Accuracy of quotes, scope for standardisation, and recruiting and training enough people among issues addressed
Upcoming Shows & Trade Events
Ancora Yachtfestival
23rd - 25th May 2025, Neustadt in Holstein, Germany
Polboat Yachting Festival (Gdynia)
24 -27 July 2025, Gdynia, Poland
Sydney International Boat Show
31 July - 3 August 2025, NSW, Australia
Båter i Sjøen
28–31 August Oslo, Norway
Allt På Sjön - All at Sea in Gustavsberg
29 - 31 August 2025 Stockholm, Sweden
Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show
4 -7 September 2025, New Jersey, USA
Hamburg Yacht Festival
5 -7 September 2025, Wedel, Germany
Argentine Boat Show
7-9 September & 14-16 September 2025
Cannes Yachting Festival
9 - 14 September 2025, Cannes, France
Norwalk Boat Show
18 - 21 September 2025, Connecticut, USA
São Paulo Boat Show
18 - 23 September 2025, São Paulo, Brazil