From Tuesday, 9 September to Sunday, 14 September, the leading Inwater trade fair will take place for six days on the Côte d'Azur. More than 700 sailing and motor boats from 5 to over 50 metres in length will be on display at the trade fair, presented by over 600 international exhibitors. A large number of equipment suppliers will also be presenting a wide range of maritime products. The trade fair organisers are expecting more than 55,000 visitors from all over the world. The sailing yachts and sailing catamarans will once again be moored in Port Canto on the east side of the bay.
Even more premieres:
Balance 580
Ambitious line extension at Balance Catamarans in South Africa. The new flagship Balance 580 is making its world debut at the trade fair in Cannes. The catamaran has a very performance-orientated basic design.
- Hull length 17.78 m; width 8.60 m; weight 16.7 tonnes; from 2.95 million euros.
Bali 5.2
The new model is based on the larger flagship Bali 5.8 and is characterised by an unusual variety of different versions for owners as well as for charter use. Click here for the detailed presentation at YACHT Online.
- Hull length 15.32 m; width 8.16 m; weight 19.1 tonnes; from 1.13 million euros.
Dragonfly 36
The new trimaran from Quorning Boats in Denmark shows the YACHT test strong sailing characteristics and high performance potential. But the boat also impresses with many other exciting details.
- Hull length 11.55 m; width 8.12 m; weight 4.5 tonnes; from 650,520 euros.
Excess 13
The young and sporty Excess concept features an aft deck design with double helm stations. The new model fills the gap between the Excess 11 and 14 models and is available with three or four cabins. The detailed presentation.
- Hull length 12.99 m; width 7.25 m; weight 10.6 tonnes; from 553,350 euros.
Fountaine Pajot New 41
Compact format, maximum volume. With the New 41 (working title), Fountaine Pajot has built an interesting competitor for the coveted entry-level class of cruising catamarans. The current test at YACHT Online.
- Hull length 12.10 m; width 6.91 m; weight 12.7 tonnes; from 481,200 euros.
Fountaine Pajot New 44
And yet another new launch from Fountaine Pajot in Cannes. The New 44 comes as a replacement for the successfully sold Elba 45, but is slightly larger and now comes with a flybridge lounge on top. The new cat from the French company celebrates its world premiere in Cannes. The presentation at YACHT Online.
- Hull length 13.26 m; width 7.44 m; weight 15.2 tonnes; from 593,800 euros.
Lagoon 38
The new entry-level model in the extensive Lagoon Catamarans programme makes its debut in Cannes. The particularly voluminous hulls allow a layout with the large owner's cabins in the foredeck. The performance.
- Hull length 11.38 m; width 6.65 m; weight 10.2 tonnes; from 407,000 euros.
Leopard 46
The long-serving Leopard 45 is getting a successor. The new cat from Robertson & Caine in South Africa now features a sun lounge on the flybridge, a larger front cockpit and up to five cabins inside. The test will soon be published in YACHT. Click here for the presentation.
- Hull length 14.48 m; width 7.35 m; weight 17.2 tonnes; from 831,800 euros.
Tortue 147
If you haven't seen this boat, you've missed out. The extremely unconventional, almost exotic ship concept comes from the Cataruga shipyard. The exciting cat is built in Tunisia, completely out of aluminium. The photo gallery of the test at YACHT online.
- Hull length 14.7 m; width 7.85 m; weight 17.0 tonnes; from approx. 1.34 million euros.
Vaan R5
Multihull boats made of aluminium are rare, and those made of recycled aluminium anyway. With the innovative R5, the Dutch company Vaan Yachts is further expanding its range of sustainably manufactured catamarans. YACHT has already tested the exciting catamaran.
- Hull length 14.94 m; width 7.99 m; weight 19.0 tonnes; from 1.78 million euros.
All information about the Yachting Festival in Cannes
Opening hours: Tuesday, 9 September, to Sunday, 14 September 2024, daily from 10 am to 7 pm. On Friday evening the fair is open until 10 pm, on Sunday only until 6 pm.
Location and directions: Port Canto and Vieux Port in Cannes. Flight connections to Nice, bus and train connections to the exhibition centre in the city harbour. It is also possible to take the water shuttle from Nice to the exhibition centre.
Admission prices: The day ticket for adults costs 40 euros, the ticket for two days 60 euros. Children up to the age of 10 have free admission to the trade fair. The tickets are valid for admission to both exhibition centres. Tickets can be purchased online.
Connections: Water shuttles and taxis run between the harbours of Port Canto and Vieux Port, and there are also buses by land. Transport is free of charge for all trade fair visitors.
All information about the trade fair and the online ticket counter can be found here: www.cannesyachtingfestival.com
