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- Thomas Nielsen hands over Yachtsport Eckernförde to his son Niels, whilst his sister Ronja takes over as authorised signatory for the retail business.
- The Vogelsang site comprises a specialist shop, a private marina with permanent and guest berths, winter storage, a service centre and a boat-building workshop.
- The Estonian shipyard Saare Yachts OÜ has been part of the group since 2016; the Nielsen family emphasises continuity in advice and long-term customer care.

Industry: A new generation takes the helm at Yachtsport Eckernförde

- Interboot 2026: 23–27 September in Friedrichshafen, eight halls, the Messe-See lake and the harbour, featuring boats, equipment, trials and workshops.  
- Highlights: E-Boat Area for electric and alternative propulsion systems, Refit Centre with practical tips and 3D printing, focus on women in water sports.  
- Supporting programme featuring a standing wave, canoe competition and Ocean Film Tour; the InterDive diving fair takes place at the same time, with a combined ticket available; day tickets from 18 euros online.

Interboot Trade Fair, Friedrichshafen: boats, trends and water sports to try out

- Seven yachts over 15 metres are competing for the EYOTY 2027, ranging from performance catamarans and fast cruisers to long-range yachts in the high-end price bracket.  
- The Outremer 48 and Windelo 55 Sport are lightweight catamarans featuring variable centreboards, modular interiors and a focus on speed and range.  
- Monohulls such as the Swan 51, Amel 50.2, Ice 56, Solaris 55 and First 60 combine luxury, performance and long-distance cruising concepts, some featuring sophisticated lightweight construction.

European Yacht of the Year 2027: The leading contenders – balancing speed and luxury

- Seven yachts ranging from 11.5 to 15 metres are competing: a foiler scow, a production cruiser, an aluminium blue-water yacht and four cruising catamarans.  
- Skaw A applies radical regatta technology to cruising, whilst other models focus to a greater extent on comfort, space and versatile interior layouts.  
- Several contenders must first prove their sailing potential in tests, whilst their layout and fit-out are already regarded as strengths.

European Yacht of the Year 2027: Seven nominees ranging from scows to cruising yachts

- Seven nominated yachts up to 11.50 m in length showcase a wide spectrum, ranging from radically streamlined daysailers to comfortable cruising yachts.  
- Designs range from high-performance trimarans and scow-bug performance boats to versatile layouts and lightweight construction offering a high standard of comfort.  
- A particularly close contest is expected between the Swedish cruising yachts Linjett 36 and Hallberg-Rassy 370, which share a similar target audience and high quality standards.

European Yacht of the Year 2027: A look at seven compact contenders

- Twenty-one yachts have been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year 2027 award, including seven multihulls and just two classic production cruisers.
- Multihulls and crossover designs are becoming mainstream, whilst classic cruising yachts are losing ground in the new model line-ups.
- The jury will test all the boats off the coast of Palma in October 2026, with categories to be determined only after the tests; the winners will be announced in January 2027.

​European Yacht of the Year 2027: 21 yachts make it onto the shortlist

- Hanseyachts is reorganising its management: Passauer becomes sole CEO, Neumann CSO, and Zeiser CTO, with clearly defined areas of responsibility.
- This follows the change of ownership in 2025 to Andreas Müller and a previously planned, but subsequently scrapped, dual-leadership structure for the executive board.
- The first visible test will be Cannes 2026, featuring two world premieres: the Hanse 461 sailing yacht and the Fjord 440 Open weekender motorboat.

Hanseyachts: New operational structure in Greifswald

- A fire in Erbusco destroyed a Maxi Dolphin production hall and three yachts (MD80, MD75, MD51 Power); no injuries were reported, and the cause remains unclear.  
- The nearly completed MD80, a 27.07-metre performance cruiser with a lifting keel, as well as early-stage builds of the MD75 and MD51 Power, were completely destroyed.  
- In addition to the new builds, specialised production facilities have been affected; Maxi Dolphin is exploring new locations in order to continue building sailing and motor yachts.

​Fire at Maxi Dolphin: Three yachts under construction destroyed

- The Hiswa te Water at Bataviahaven in Lelystad is showcasing over 425 boats, expects 30,000 visitors and is promoting sustainable water sports with its ‘Green Route’.  
- Key new sailing boat launches: world premiere of the Hanse 461, Enksail Halcyon 50, Hallberg-Rassy 370 and the updated Neptun 220 DC.  
- The 2026 show will run from 2–6 September, daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with online advance ticket sales, access by car, train and boat, as well as car parks near the venue.

Hiswa te Water 2026: The grand stage right by the water’s edge

- Öppet Varv 2026 will take place from 21 to 23 August at the Hallberg-Rassy Marina in Ellös; admission is free, with a view of the shipyard’s ongoing production.
- The focus will be on numerous Hallberg-Rassy yachts, including the world premiere of the 44 Mk II, as well as models from Arcona, Linjett, Dehler, X-Yachts and others.
- In addition, pre-owned boats from various brokers will be on display, along with a wide range of yacht equipment from brands such as Garmin, Raymarine, Torqeedo and Starlink.

Trade fair: Öppet Varv 2026 – a world premiere and 20 new sailing yachts in Ellös

- Fountaine Pajot ordnet vor dem 50-jährigen Jubiläum seine Führung neu; CEO Nicolas Gardies geht 2027 in den Ruhestand.  
- Stéven Guedeu wird Deputy CEO für Vertrieb und Marketing, das Führungsgremium wächst auf acht Mitglieder mit klaren Zuständigkeiten.  
- Die Gruppe investiert weiter in Produktentwicklung, Innovation und alternative Antriebe, bei 136,3 Mio. Euro Umsatz im Halbjahr 2025/26.

Fountaine Pajot: Werftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

- Waldbrand zerstört zwei von drei Catana-Produktionshallen in Canet-en-Roussillon; rund 3.000 Menschen in der Region werden evakuiert.
- Betroffen ist die Fertigung der Bali 5.8 und des Catana OC50; Formen im dritten Gebäude blieben erhalten, andere Werke sollen Folgen begrenzen.
- Der Brand trifft das nautische Cluster der Region; wirtschaftliche Langzeitfolgen für Werften und Zulieferer sind derzeit noch nicht absehbar.

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Yacht shipyards: The best & most popular boat builders

Industry
A new generation takes the helm at Yachtsport Eckernförde

Interboot Trade Fair, Friedrichshafen
Boats, trends and water sports to try out

European Yacht of the Year 2027
The leading contenders – balancing speed and luxury

European Yacht of the Year 2027
Seven nominees ranging from scows to cruising yachts

European Yacht of the Year 2027
A look at seven compact contenders

European Yacht of the Year 2027
21 yachts make it onto the shortlist

Hanseyachts
New operational structure in Greifswald

Fire at Maxi Dolphin
Three yachts under construction destroyed

Hiswa te Water 2026
The grand stage right by the water’s edge

Trade fair
Öppet Varv 2026 – a world premiere and 20 new sailing yachts in Ellös

Fountaine Pajot
Werftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

Catana Gruppe
Brand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon

Yacht shipyards: The best & most popular boat builders

IndustryA new generation takes the helm at Yachtsport Eckernförde

Interboot Trade Fair, FriedrichshafenBoats, trends and water sports to try out

European Yacht of the Year 2027The leading contenders – balancing speed and luxury

European Yacht of the Year 2027Seven nominees ranging from scows to cruising yachts

European Yacht of the Year 2027A look at seven compact contenders

​European Yacht of the Year 202721 yachts make it onto the shortlist

HanseyachtsNew operational structure in Greifswald

​Fire at Maxi DolphinThree yachts under construction destroyed

Hiswa te Water 2026The grand stage right by the water’s edge

Trade fairÖppet Varv 2026 – a world premiere and 20 new sailing yachts in Ellös

Fountaine PajotWerftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

Catana GruppeBrand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon

Industry
A new generation takes the helm at Yachtsport Eckernförde

Interboot Trade Fair, Friedrichshafen
Boats, trends and water sports to try out

European Yacht of the Year 2027
The leading contenders – balancing speed and luxury

European Yacht of the Year 2027
Seven nominees ranging from scows to cruising yachts

European Yacht of the Year 2027
A look at seven compact contenders

European Yacht of the Year 2027
21 yachts make it onto the shortlist

Hanseyachts
New operational structure in Greifswald

Fire at Maxi Dolphin
Three yachts under construction destroyed

Hiswa te Water 2026
The grand stage right by the water’s edge

Trade fair
Öppet Varv 2026 – a world premiere and 20 new sailing yachts in Ellös

Fountaine Pajot
Werftengruppe mit neuer Führungsspitze

Catana Gruppe
Brand wütet in Werft in Canet-en-Roussillon