Aqwa Yacht News & Events

Italy

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 will be returning in June for its 16th edition, held in the glorious waters surrounding Sardinia. Organised by the YCCS, with the support of title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta is open to sailing yachts of over 27 metres and multihulls of over 15 metres, and is a week filled with superb competitive racing.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 Day 4

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Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

Magic Carpet Cubed yacht at the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2022 Day 4

Portofino Regate di Primavera 2023 is an invitation-only sailing event filled with some of the best-known Italian boat manufacturers. The regatta returns in June, and will include all of the traditional events, as well as a few new ones. The season’s most important event, the Rolex Giraglia, comprises three days of inshore racing from Sanremo/Saint-Tropez to Genoa.

Portofino Regate di Primavera 

Portofino Regate di Primavera - 2023

Twin Soul B yacht sailing in the Portofino Regate di Primavera 

Spain

The Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 - Day 1 

The Superyacht Cup Palma 

Malta

The Malta Maritime Law Association, together with the Malta Chamber, will be hosting the second edition of the Malta Superyacht Symposium 2023 in July. The event aims to showcase and analyse Malta’s superyacht industry, looking at its achievements over the years. Last year’s event was a huge success, with over 170 delegates from an array of industry sectors offering insight on various topics.

Malta Superyacht Symposium 2022

Malta Superyacht Symposium

Maxi Yacht Rolex Club is an iconic sailing regatta which dates back to 1980, its partnership with title sponsor Rolex commencing in 1984. Every year, the regatta offers an insight into the quality of boats and sailors in attendance, packed with highly demanding courses.

29th edition Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Rolex Maxi 72 World Championship

France

Hosted in the heart of the French Riviera, the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 welcomes boating enthusiasts to join the meeting point of some of the most beautiful yachts and sailboats in the global fleet. Representatives from renowned shipyards, yachting media, leading brokerage houses and the wider industry will be in attendance, providing information and networking opportunities.

Cannes Yachting Festival 2022

Cannes Yachting Festival 

United States

Newport Brokerage Boat Show 2023 will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in September 2024 at the Safe Harbour Newport Shipyard. The show features high-quality brokerage yachts, displaying over 50 yachts, varying in design and size.

Newport Brokerage Boat Show

Newport International Boat Show

The Genoa International Boat Show 2023 is an annual trade fair that exhibits the most beautiful boats in the world, built with the latest materials and technologies. Held in the historic city of Genoa, the event provides a platform for sea enthusiasts to access the international yachting market.

Bad weather at Genoa Boat Show 2020

Genoa Boat Show logo

Genoa Boat Show

Genoa International Boat Show 2020

Monaco

The Monaco Yacht Show 2023, one of the most prestigious displays of superyachts in the world, will take place in September in Port Hercules. Throughout its 30-year existence the show has delivered a luxurious experience, hosting the biggest industry names and numerous exquisite yachts, with gala evenings and cocktail parties for those who opt for the Sapphire Experience.

Monaco Yacht Show 2022 

Monaco Yacht Show

Yachtzoo: Monaco Yacht Show

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Ibiza JoySail - 2023

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2023 will showcase some of the world’s most impressive and luxurious yachts over the span of five days. With over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 boats, this event is renowned for being one of the largest in-water boat shows in the world. Whether you want to enjoy a luxurious VIP experience, or simply partake in family-fun activities, this event is suitable for all.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2019

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Netherlands

The Metstrade Show 2023 is the world’s largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials and systems. The event’s target audience includes yacht builders, naval architects, distributors, dealers, marina owners, captains, refit yards and marine equipment manufacturers from all over the globe.

Metstrade 2022 - Day 1 

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METSTRADE 

Thailand

Thailand Charter Week 2023

Thai Yachting Business Association

United Arab Emirates

The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023, previously known as The International Superyacht Summit was acquired by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times</a> in May 2022.&nbsp;Held under the patronage of <a href="https://www.pnomarinas.com/" target="_blank">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, the 2-day annual event seeks to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a superyacht winter destination.The Gulf region is of growing importance to the superyacht industry. Dubai has some of the biggest marina developments in the world and the annual Formula 1 event in Abu Dhabi attracts a large crowd of superyachts. A growing number of yachts are using the UAE as a hub from where they travel further east to places like the Seychelles, Maldives, Indonesia and Thailand.Not only is the region establishing itself as a superyacht hub, but also Dubai aims to become the crypto capital of the world. With a lot of new wealth being created in this market sector, the region will also be of growing importance to yacht builders and brokers looking to engage with new clients.

Gulf Superyacht Summit 2022

Gulf Superyacht Summit

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