EVENT NEWS
IBI Summit: A Wake-Up Call for the Boating Industry
The IBI Summit, in association with Carlsquare, dropped anchor this week with one message: the boating industry must adapt—or risk drifting off course.
SkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Support of ABYC, NMEA and major outboard manufacturers seen as boost to future workforce development
Superyacht Australia hosts 12th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous
A 15-strong delegation of marine representatives joined captains and crews of 30 visiting vessels in Tahiti last week
Barcelona Boat Show 2025 expands with ‘Boatique’ initiative
Key features for this year’s event include new innovation village and shuttle link to large yachts in Barcelona dock
Sylvie Ernoult reveals 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival highlights
IBI speaks with the show’s director about this year’s innovations and the festival’s legacy
Industry leaders to gather in London this week for inaugural IBI Summit
Boat builder CEOs debate the big ideas shaping the next era of boating
ApexBrasil, ACOBAR drive global push for Brazilian nautical sector
Nautical edition of Exporta Mais Brasil planned for next month’s Marina Itajaí Boat Show
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
Upcoming Shows & Trade Events
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
Genoa International Boat Show
18 - 23 September 2025, Genoa, Italy
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