February is a very intense month for yacht shows. It is very puzzling fact taking in account geographical position of the boat shows and the weather in the end of winter. Even in New York that is far too close to the tropics than Moscow and St. Petersburg at that time of the year temperature really goes higher than 10 degrees Celsius. Water is not welcoming for any water sport activities as well. All these does not disturb organizers of CNY Boat Show in Syracuse (state New York) too much.

May be winter is the best ti,e for the festivals as yachtsmen are only preparing for the travel, it is low season for manufacturers and brokers, and the amateurs of the water jets are missing the sound of the motor. CNY Boat Show brings a lot of useful information for every participant.

First of all hundreds of the novelties are presented here every year. Every American manufacturer exhibited his production at this show at least once. In the year 2015 around 500 new sailboats, motorboats, ski-jets and pontoons were presented on the area of 250 thousand square meters. It is a great opportunity for the manufacturer to sign a profitable contract and to suggest their production to the end buyer directly. For the yachtsman it is a great opportunity to choose the best option on the markettand make a purchase without broker and interest.

Second of all yachtsman and amateurs of the water sports will find a lot of things to do. Despite checking out the exposition itself one can visit master-classes, shows, competitions and the yearly sweepstake allows to win a big prize.

Traditions has to be honored.

Cannes was the most beloved town of the Russian aristocracy in the end of XIX century. It was also a lifeboat for those aristocrats thinking in the storm of revolution later. Then this town attracted an attention of Russian filmmakers, and in the beginning of XXI century it became a yacht mecca.

Red carpet awaits you not only at the Cannes Biennale but also at Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show as organizers adopted this tradition and decorate pedestrian walkways at the promenades and piers in this traditional for the town way.

Traditionally any event that is taking place in Cannes can attract a lot of attention, afterwards becomes international and competes for the honor to become the largest. Organizers claim this festival as the largest yacht show in Europe. Actually, there are some larger shows, but for sure there is no other show being that famous. Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show deserved its fame not so long ago – only in 2000s when the exhibition became international.

The same love to traditions made this show one of the most beloved among Russians. You can here Russian speech on every corner here way before you would here a word of English. In 2007-2008 you could have heard Russian songs as often as French.

Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show held from 1977. In 2017 another anniversary is going to happen. Organizers promise to prepare it thoroughly. During all these years of operation show expanded, became more interesting and very well recognized all over the world. Nowadays it attracts probably the same attention as the show in Monaco. But the extent of the exhibition in Monaco seems to be miserable in comparison with boat show in Cannes. In 2008 visitors had a unique opportunity to see 600 yachts. 230 boats out of these 600 were more than 20 meters long. By 2015 the number of exhibits only increased: today the audience can see more than 800 yachts of every size and type. The special attention is attracted to the chic cruising yachts. All the exhibits are placed along pierces and pontoons of the cumulative length of 5 kilometers.

Does the size matter? It is a tricky question. One thing is indisputable: here you can not only see yachts, make a profitable deal or to exchange experience in a professional atmosphere, but also relax, try traditional French cuisine, enjoy the sea and the flavor of this resort.

One comes to Cannes not only to see the yachts, but also to show oneself and to find valuable networking opportunities. Unlike Monaco, Cannes attract the people of action, those who is ready to buy a yacht and is willing to do it in the atmosphere of comfort, who is not willing to get a broker assistance and does not want to spend time on the flights to see one or two models. Just imagine: hundreds of yachts at one place. You can find any vehicle you need starting from a super boat of striking size to miniature sailboats. Any exhibit can be purchased.

Vanity fair? No, a yacht fair. That is the most suitable characteristic of Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show. Organizers and exhibitors can suggest something special to potential customers. One can buy a yacht at almost any show, but not a lot of shows suggest you an opportunity to try it before you pay. Feeling yourself a captain is unforgettable experience that only Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show can offer you. Most probably this feature made this festival so popular: more than a half of the guests close the deal here.

Traditionally boat show in Cannes takes place in the very beginning of the peak season, the first half of September. It takes 5 days. Take a week off and come to this show. You will not regret about this decision!

Does it make sense to organize a nine-days long boat show in the midst winter (beginning of February) on the North sea shore? Why isn’t it better to schedule this event for summer? Organizers of Goteborg Boat Show took that risk and won the big prize. Festival became famous and became one of the most visited shows in Scandinavia as well.

Thanks to the rich program and efforts of organizers this exhibition became international a long time ago. Well-known European, Asian and American manufacturers like to visit this show. Boats and yachts of any type and size are presented and sold here. Entertainment takes a special place at this show as its goal is to attract young people to yachting.

The main type of the boats presented in Goteborg is motorboat. Traditionally those of premium and luxury class get more attention. Every year the best of the best in their class get prizes at this show traditionally. These boats are chosen and tested by experts.

Young people are attracted by special exhibits as well. Here you can find diving equipment, water ski and windsurfing. Fishing gear is presented there as well.

Goteborg Boat Show is a great place to visit. If you own your own yacht, you prefer tough weather conditions and you would like to meet people that share your interests, you should definitely visit Goteborg.

This yachting show became international immediately. This is not surprising as independent of how high the level of life is in the kingdom, there are not too much boat owner there. For the first time Monaco International Yacht Show took place 25 years ago and since then the show attracts attention of million of the people yearly. Unfortunately, only few can participate in the show and even fewer have possibility to show their «treasure» to the public.

In one of the smallest countries in the world this one of the largest shows in the world dedicated to the mega yachts takes place yearly. This is the main feature that makes Monaco International Yacht Show different from any other show – no single small yacht or boat is present here. No place neither figurative no literally. Traditionally show takes place in the Hercules marina (port) that is does not have large square footage. This marina can fit only 100 yachts generally. In case one or two of them are huge than even less. On the other hand every boat is unique and strikes your imagination with its size, design and features.

Monaco International Yacht Show has several faces, and which one of them you would see when you come depends only on you.

The first «face» will make professionals and enthusiasts of yachting extremely happy. You can find here designers, engineers, official representatives of the biggest shipyards from all over the world, yacht brokers, suppliers of equipment, representatives of the companies that perform maintenance and service of the boats. Novelties will be presented by the Dutch, the British, the French and of course the Italian manufacturers. Almost every owner of a young company is dreaming to exhibit his production here. People come here to share their experience, tell about their practices and present unique concepts in the world of yachting.

To visit the show and to exhibit your boat at Monaco International Yacht Show is not just an honor; this is the best way to get a reputation of luxury yachts manufacturer as well as to attract attention of the most powerful people in the world. Creating and supporting your image is a pleasant bonus.

For those who love yachting Monaco International Yacht Show is the best way to see the most expensive yachts from all over the world all in one place. There is no more than 100 yachts but each of them deserves your special attention. None of them would look alike, each can strike imagination and inspire an experienced yachtsman as well as a beginner.

The second «face» of Monaco International Yacht Show is secular society. There is no other show like this in the world of yachting that will attract so much high-society as this exhibition in Monaco in September. Famous entrepreneurs, businessmen, politicians, movie and music stars come here. You can easily spot a royal family member.

Freddy Mercury’s famous «Show must go on!» can become a hymn of show in Monaco as it does not stop even for a minute. For four days exhibitors tell about their yachts, equipment, services, designers and engineers exchange their experience and set master classes, and the bohemian visitors socialize with each other. Secular receptions and parties take place at night, but even in the darkness guests do not want to leave the exhibition.

During its 25 years of operation this show changed a lot, but the main thing stayed unchanged – exhibitors and exhibits are screened very carefully. Every year here you can see the yachts like no other. Monaco International Yacht Show is the only show in the world where only mega yachts are presented. You will not see a single ship that is less than 25 meters long. Rumors has it that in 2015 the length of the yachts will reach 90 meters.

More and more people are coming to Monaco. There are spectators and yachting professionals among them. A total of 33 thousand people attended the show in the year 2014. All these people easily fitted in 650 square meters exhibition area.

What can the small island offer to yachting professionals? What the country without enough of territory and sufficient resources can brag about? As the history shows such countries can show a lot. For example, such a country can organize one of the most renown, interesting and amazing yacht shows not only in the region but also in the world.

Singapore Yacht Show is a unique event that can be interesting to anyone. Even if you have never sailed, you should visit this festival, and you will get unforgettable impressions.

There are boat shows that fit more to an «exhibition» concept and that represent, in fact, official and serious events. And there are those that combine conferences and expositions with entertainment programs. Yacht show in Singapore is one of them.

It is an open-air exhibition that takes place in most of the cases in the end of April. At this time thousands of people and hundreds of companies come here. It is possible to see magnificent yachts, to visit parties, to ride a supercar and to buy handmade jewelry here.

Singapore Yacht Show is held, first of all, for tourists. Even for those who never thought about purchasing a yacht. This show was designed to increase the number of the yachtsmen and people who are in love with the sea.

Guests of the show

At the exhibition you will be able to meet the best engineers and designers of the world, representatives of shipyards and companies in one or another way connected with the yacht industry. Connoisseurs of super yachts come here yearly to brag their own boats and to buy another novelty for the collection. There are a lot of novelties on this yacht show and the special place among them is taken by exclusive yachts.

You can see a lot of celebrities in Singapore. Stars of show business and the renown yachting come here.

Vanity fair

Singapore Yacht Show can be compared with a boat show in Dubai: magnificent cars, and luxury hotels, and the most expensive restaurants with fine cuisine wait for you here. Besides yachts you can purchase objects of art, jewelry and cars here. Of course, it is difficult for Singapore to compete with sophisticated luxury of the Emirates, but you can feel real style and class here.

This show is worth coming not only to amateur or professional of yachting. Visiting Singapore will be useful and beneficial, and bring a lot of impressions to a regular person, a tourist who is eager to find a new hobby.

Experienced yachtsman and one who is only willing to buy a boat has to visit St Louis RV Vacation and Travel Show. It is not only a boat show, it is an event that covers all the leisure activities, tourism and other areas that are present in everyone’s life.

Here you can find a boat, jet-ski or yacht. You will not find here mega yachts or technological novelties – you can see them on more specialized events. St Louis RV Vacation and Travel Show is a very large scale exhibition that includes exhibits in the areas of tourism, sport (including water sports), automobiles, hobby, construction and designing the house, meals and drinks. Of course boats are presented here as well.

It can seem surprising but the leading yacht manufacturers are also present on the show. It is an exiting opportunity for them to increase an audience and got those clients that do not own a boat for now, but are ready to do this big step.

Audience of that market (and boat show in St Louis can be considered as a market) will be able to find any equipment for the leisure time without leaving the venue. You can also buy a tour and hire a guide, visit a concert and participate in competitions.

Мany festivals dedicated to one or another type of vehicle combine several trends. For example, at the bike show you can fly on the small private jet, at the car show you can ride a jet-ski, and at the boat show you can try yourself not only on the water but also on the land by driving a water scoter. Such festivals are not rare nowadays.

Speed and drive on the sea and on the land is something that you can expect from the San Antonio boat show. This is not just an exhibition of the vehicles that is cherished by the owners as well as it is not just a place where manufacturers meet their customers, it is a real show that suggests you 1000 and one more opportunities to be entertained, try something new and to get new experience and new impressions.

Manufacturers and owners of yachts, ski-jets and boats are normally present at the San Antonio Boat Show. You can also buy an autohouse and various equipment for your leisure time on the sea and on the shore. If you plan to buy a new boat, you can find one here and try it out.

San Antonio boat show does not have a long history, but it is worth coming. Nowhere else you can find that many adventures. You can bring children over: it is exciting for primary school children and even teenagers as well.

In the end of January and the beginning of February one of the largest covered yacht shows takes place in Maryland. All the exhibits are situated in the congresss-center where all the manufacturers and other companies involved in yacht industry meet with the audience.

Baltimore Boat Show is an exhibition for those who wants to know everything about novelties in yachting an manufacturing of yachts. New technologies and methods, new models of yachts and boats will be presented here. Despite the limited space of the venue organizers succeed to make an exhibition very useful and informative.

Here you can estimate all the novelties in the world of yachting, see the new technologies with your own eyes, analyze tendencies in yacht manufacturing from the technical and design point of view. You can also get the pricing of the novelties presented.

You can bring the whole family to the Baltimore Boat Show as this exhibition has everything your kid might need and like. It will be interesting also for those who do not have any interest in yachting. Great music and entertainment for children will allow you to have a lot of fun, visit seminars, lectures an master classes, to discuss the topics you are interested in, and of course to see new boats.

The sea industry of Asia always knew how to please, and there are other large players on this market except China. One of them is South Korea. Here not only yachts are produced and technologies are created, the boat show that attracts thousands of people from all over the region and the world takes place here.

Korea International Boat Show is in top-3 of the Asian international yacht festivals. The history of this boat show tis not that extensive: for the first time it was carried out in 2008. Since then a lot of things changed: a venue, a character of an exhibition, and its scale. Every year show gathers bigger audiences.

The exhibition takes place annually in the end of May or in the first half of June. For three-four days novelties are presented, conferences and seminars are held, displays are organized in the international exhibition center Kintex in South Korea. This draws attention of professionals of the yacht industry and fans of the sea journeys to the country.

The scale of the show

Korea International Boat Show occupies 22,5 thousands square meters. This square accommodates about three hundred expositions from South Korean, Asian and world ship craftsman, companies-manufacturers of the equipment, accessories and details of the boats. Representatives of more than 30 countries participate every year in an exhibition. Among them there are both exhibitors and the audience.

Goals of the boat show

Purposes of Korea International Boat Show are not different from many other yacht exhibitions. The exhibition do not seek to expose the most magnificent yachts as in Dubai or to make typically American «show». The aim of the festival is first of all to exchange experience and establish communication between manufacturers and consumers. Contracts are signed here, orders and purchases are made, novelties of yachts are presented. This is a place to meet  professionals and people who are seriously involved in yachting.

It is more specific an professional than popular and simple. This Korean boat show differs from both Chinese and American.

Key directions

Korea International Boat Show allows the visitor to estimate new yachts and boats – big and small, to look at trailers, pontoons, water skis, rowboats, canoes, boards for equipment and equipment for diving. Fishing tackles are presented here as well both sportive and professional.

The special place is dedicated to exhibiting various equipment and accessories, design projects of interiors and exteriors of boats, technical solutions for manufacturers and owners of yachts.

No doubts that the Korean show will be interesting for an experienced yachtsman.

What is 10 years for the festival? If you will compare that to the largest boat shows in the world that is not a long period of time. But any young festival is like a breath of fresh air. Organizes of Fredericksburg Boat Show and Water Lifestyle Expo targeted fame and audience in the very hot season for the boat shows, in the end of January, and they succeed.

The name of the show itself tells a lot about its extend and focus. This show is for those who cannot live without sea and who is in love with water activities and prefers to spend every summer aboard with the rod or at the oceanic shore.

By the beginning of the festival people start to arrive to Fredericksburg. Most of them are not yachtsmen, but those who are passionate about idea to buy their own boat and start sailing on their own. They can often reach this goal at the show. You can find everything you need here: jet-skis for this who loves speed and drive, fishing boats with all the appliances, cruise yachts with comfortable living space.

Lifestyle on the water, on the sea – that is what is presented on this show. Here you can not only choose and buy a boat but also learn everything about sea travel, yacht maintenance, basic cruising and many other interesting topics.

In Seattle on the West coast large and very long boat show takes place yearly. This show is very well known far beyond USA borders. Thousands of people (exponents and visitors) come to this exhibition in the end of January and beginning of February when weather in Seattle is mild and not windy.

Seattle Boat Show has all that one can expect from a traditional boat show:

• large exposition of hundreds if boats, yachts, motorboats of all types, sizes, and for any budget along with the equipment, appliances and accessories. Some of them are presented on the water;
• yearly presentations of novelties predominantly made by American manufacturers;
• business-meetings, formal events and conferences;
• meetings of professionals and amateurs at the master classes and seminars;
• well-organized entertainment and catering.

At Seattle boat show it is easy to perform the analysis of the market, to talk with professionals, to choose the best yacht and even to make a purchase. Visiting this festival will be useful for an amateur yachtsman who is dreaming about his own boat as well as for an experienced person who owned a boat before. Whatever your experience or dream is, you will not regret spending your time visiting an exhibition in Seattle.

Russia cannot boast a large number of yacht festivals, but some of the boat show are carried out here after all. One of them takes place in Moscow in the first half of March. In the exhibition center “Expo Crocus” representatives of dozens of producers, both domestic and foreign, the companies connected with the yachting world, professionals and fans gather.

Moscow boat was established recently, and it is still very young. Nevertheless it draws the attention of the leading shipbuilders. “Bavaria Yakhts”, Prestige Yachts, Gibbs Sports Amphibians, “Boat House” and many other companies are among them. Every year expositions extends.

The boat show in Moscow has a special value for the Russian manufacturers that can exhibit their production for the potential clients and business partners. In 2015, for example, the novelties were presented by Evolution Motors, “Paritet”, “Navmarin”, “Rumaran”. In general boats, pontoons, equipment and accessories are presented.

Suppliers of accessories and equipment, clothes, spare parts and knots, insurers and companies that are engaged in repair and construction of small boats, tour operators and firms organizing charter cruises present themselves and their services in the exhibition center annually. At the Moscow boat show domestic tourism, cruises on rivers along with other directions is actively promoted.

The professionals and serious clients are the target audience of the boat show in Moscow. Meetings, conferences, and round tables are hold as a part of the show. You can participate in a master class. The reports are made by experts, representatives of shipyards, experts in yachting. The subjects associated with tendencies and problems that can arise in yachting development and decision-making in this area.

Presentations are an integral part of an exhibition. Not only boats and yachts, but also large projects connected in any way with yachting, whether there are new festivals in Moscow and Russia, marines and the centers of yachting, are represented.

Of course, the bot show in Moscow doesn’t bring together one hundred thousands people, but it and it isn’t necessary for organizers: here come not for the sake of “show”, a choice and purchase of the boat. In “the Expo Crocus” true professionals of yachting gather to exchange experience and to give joint support to development of the sphere of yacht business in Russia.

Of course the boat show in Moscow doesn’t bring together hundreds of thousands of people, but there are not only organizers who need this. People come here not only to see the show, to choose and purchase the boat. In «Crocus Expo” yachting professionals gather to exchange experience and to bring their own impact into development of yachting business in Russia.