In two weeks, the Vieux Port and Port Canto will host the 15 Cannes Yachting Festival. This year, professionals and enthusiasts will discover more than 2023 boats straight from the most prestigious French and international shipyards.
On Tuesday, September 12, the show opens its doors at 10 a.m. for six days. The finest treasures of motor and sailing technology, the latest nautical equipment, top-of-the-line services, and the brand-new marina with small boats over 6 meters long will be unveiled to the delight of visitors.
Throughout the Croisette, the show's content will be a source of discoveries. Also worth a visit is the Startup Village, created in partnership with Mer Angels and BNP Paris Banque Privée, which brings together a dozen innovative nautical startups for the third consecutive year.
As shipyards and equipment manufacturers slowly but surely turn towards eco-responsibility and devote the majority of their budgets to research and development, more and more eco-efficient and environmentally friendly innovations will be highlighted via the trail. Green Route visitors through dedicated signage to guide visitors.
Some nautical gems to discover
SEA RAY SPX210 OB – World premiere
Location: PAN078 – Dimensions: L7.27m and W2.55m – Shipyard based in the United States
This OB version is the outboard version of the Sea Ray 210 SPX, offering a "European-style" bow rider (the archetypal family motorboat) while retaining the specificity of the genre. This type of transmission is more economical in terms of maintenance and offers the advantages of easy access to shallow water navigation areas, among other benefits, but in no way alters the sportiness of the boat. This outboard is fun and efficient for comfortable trips at sea.
CORMATE T-28 – World premiere
Location: PAN021 – Dimensions: L8.46m and W2.55m – Shipyard based in England
This monohull is a Norwegian-designed boat with excellent finishes and extraordinary details. The T-28 combines the ease of use of a center console with the comfort of a day cruiser. The open, user-friendly layout allows easy access to all of the boat's exterior spaces.
LOMAC GRANTURISMO 14.0 – World premiere
Location: PAN073 – Dimensions: L13.75m and W4.5m – Construction site based in Italy
This 14m RIB is the perfect blend of design, comfort, and performance. The hull has been optimized through specific CFD studies, laminated by vacuum infusion of vinylester resin, neopentyl gelcoat, and aramid fibers to reinforce the T-top, deck, and hull. 100% Made in Italy design.
SOLARIS POWER 52 NEW – World premiere
Location: QSP034 – Dimensions: L16.20m and W4.95m – Shipyard based in Italy
Italian shipyard Solaris is expanding its line of open motorboats with the launch of the largest model in the range, the Solaris 52 Open. This 16-meter open-star motorboat embraces the Mediterranean open boat concept with large outdoor spaces dedicated to relaxation and rest. It also features a beautiful interior with two beautiful cabins.
CENTOUNO VESPRO – World premiere
Location: QSP009 – Dimensions: L16.55m and W4.50m – Shipyard based in Italy
The 16m speed boat has a low hull resistance-to-speed ratio and less impact on the marine environment. It weighs 30% less than the competition. Most materials are fully recyclable, and the waterjet propulsion offers very high efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, and low background noise. Its CO2 emissions are 50% lower than those of comparable standard boats.
PRESTIGE M8 – World premiere
Location: PAN002 – Dimensions: L19.82m and W8.85m – Construction site based in France
The new Prestige M8 power multihull offers smooth and quiet cruising, with greater respect for the environment while reducing energy consumption. Its structure allows it to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to two times compared to a monohull with the same living space.
FOUNTAINE PAJOT NEW 80 – World premiere
Location: SAIL003 – Dimensions: L23.98m and W11.09m – Shipyard based in France
The New 80 is a multihull sailboat almost 24m long with new and original spaces not present on other models of this size: two side cockpits with open fins, a beach club 100% facing the sea to enjoy anchorages and storage spaces specially designed for toys, such as the forward lockers for paddles.
AZIMUT MAGELLANO 60 – World premiere
Location: JETEE005 – Dimensions: L25.22m and W6.30m – Shipyard based in Italy
Azimut's Magellano 60 is a crossover boat with an exploratory spirit boosted by the sailing capabilities of a dual-mode hull. This 25m monohull is part of the low-emission yacht family, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 20%.
BAGLIETO T52 – World premiere
Location: SYE049 – Dimensions: L52.32m and W8.94m – Shipyard based in Italy
This modern and elegant yacht stands out for its sleek lines, a masterful use of curves and roundness, in perfect harmony with Baglietto's contemporary classics. A distinctive feature: a large integrated swimming pool that can be easily covered with an ingenious retractable floor system to increase the deck area.
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Cannes Yachting Festival
Location : Old Port and Port Canto, Cannes Dates : From Tuesday 12 to Sunday 17 September 2023 Schedule : Open every day from 10 p.m. to 19 a.m. nocturne Friday until 22 p.m. Adjustable velcro closure at 18 p.m. on Sunday Practical and ticketing 100% online: cannesyachtingfestival.com.
Patrick Koune
Photo credit: © Cannes Yachting Festival – Abracadabra Studio for the first 4 photos
