Fancy a stylish end-of-summer holiday among the rich and famous this September? Why not check out the top international yachting events taking place at the start of the upcoming yachting season?
Cannes Yachting Festival
Where: Opening the international boating season for the past 38 years, Europe’s leading boat show held in France features an area of 310,000m² across three exhibition spaces: the Vieux Port, Port Pierre Canto, and – for the first time this year – La Terrasse.
When: 6-11 September
Why: Every September, the glamorous bay of Cannes acts as a spectacular backdrop for an exhibition of the latest models by the world’s leading yacht brands. This year is your opportunity to be among the 50,000+ visitors and admire close to 600 boats in one superb location.
What to see and do: Among this year’s festival highlights, the Concours d’élégance which takes place on September 8 in the scenic Vieux Port, will feature motorboats and day-boats of up to 12 metres competing for prestigious and highly coveted awards.
Southampton Boat Show
Where: Mayflower Park & Town Quay, Southampton, UK
When: 16-25 September
Why: This year, the UK's largest purpose-built show marina will host over 500 exhibitors – with more than 300 of these displaying their latest innovations afloat.
What to see and do: The attractions for the 2016 edition, said to be the best one to date, will include the Try a Boat experience, which will be open to all visitors; as well as fashion shows and performances happening on the Festival Stage. But perhaps the most highly anticipated activity will be the Guinness World Record attempt to create a picture of a boat featuring visitors at the show!
Monaco Yacht Show
Source: www.monacoyachtshow.com
Where: Since its beginnings back in 1991, this yearly appointment with the world of luxury superyachts has been taking place inside Monaco’s iconic Port Hercules.
When: 28 September – 1 October
Why: Around 125 stunning superyachts will be on display and 40 new products premiered by top brands at the 26th edition of this annual world-class yachting show.
What to see and do: Check out this virtual tour of the Monaco Yacht Show; it will speak for itself!
