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Cannes Yachting Festival 2024Highlights at the world's largest in-water trade fair

Sören Gehlhaus

 · 09.09.2024

Full harbours: 350 yachts are moored in both the Vieux Port and Porto Canto for the Cannes Yachting Festival. The largest exhibits are moored at the Superyacht Extension, led by the 45-metre Tankoa T450. The shipyard groups occupy the quay in front of the Palais des Festivals.
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At the 47th Cannes Yachting Festival from 10 to 15 September, around 700 yachts will be on display not far from the Croisette. For the first time, shipyards will also be showcasing their new motor yachts in Port Canto, known as a sailing harbour. A large number of large formats dock in the Vieux Port.
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The Cannes Yachting Festival grows year on year and cements its reputation as the world's largest in-water trade fair. There is a setback to report for this year, albeit only a small one. Modernisation and redesign work in the Vieux Port, which will continue until 2026, will force the layout to be changed. Specifically, this concerns the Quai Max Laubeuf, where Axopar in particular previously occupied a large stand on two levels. The Finns - together with around 60 other motorboat brands - will have to move to a 2,000 square metre area in Port Canto, just under a nautical mile away, between the areas for sailing yachts (Multi and Mono) and brokers as well as various suppliers of water toys. This will not only bring the water sports worlds closer together, this year for the first time visitors will be able to take a complete 2.5 kilometre tour of Port Canto. They will be able to see almost 340 boats and yachts: 120 new sailing boats over ten metres in length (including the Y8 from Greifswald), 170 motorboats from eight metres in length and around 50 formats from 24 metres in length from previous owners. Ferries operating at regular intervals between the two harbours are free of charge for trade fair visitors.

Visitors have the opportunity to board the superyachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Changes are also being made to the Vieux Port. The main entrance is moving close to the famous staircase that the stars climb during the film festival. A new entrance in the heart of the Pantiero will replace the one on Quai Max Laubeuf. As usual, the largest exhibits are moored at the superyacht Extension. The star of the temporary jetty extension is likely to be "Maverick", a 44-metre explorer commissioned by Tom Schröder. The German also holds a majority stake in the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche and will be travelling the world with his family for several years after the trade fair season. So get on board quickly! Other oversized exhibits include the 40-metre Dom 133 from Baglietto and the Doge 400 as well as the 45-metre world premiere T450 from Tankoa. Wider Yachts aims to impress with its full width and moors the hybrid motor cat WiderCat 92 at the far end of the Vieux Port.

The major shipyards will be presenting their fleets at their usual location, not far from the Palais des Festivals. The Ferretti Group will be presenting a total of 19 yachts, including the new Custom Line Navetta 38. A special feature of the Cannes Yachting Festival is that various yachts will be setting off on morning and evening trips during the trade fair. The Otam flagship 90 GTS will whizz across the Golfe de la Napoule at over 40 knots thanks to its surface drive.

These shipyards present their new products

Ferretti Group: Infynito 80, Pershing GTX80, Wally Why100

With the Infynito 80, the Ferretti Group is launching a smaller version of Ferretti Yachts' successful concept

Azimut Seadeck 6, Seadeck 7 and Fly 62

Azimut celebrates the world premiere of the Seadeck 6 (17.50 m). The barely older sister Seadeck 7 and the new Fly 62 enrich the Azimut quay.Azimut celebrates the world premiere of the Seadeck 6 (17.50 m). The barely older sister Seadeck 7 and the new Fly 62 enrich the Azimut quay.

Mangusta Oceano 39

Mangusta is bringing the Oceano 39 to Cannes, the only GRP model in the displacement series from the Alberto Mancini studio.Mangusta is bringing the Oceano 39 to Cannes, the only GRP model in the displacement series from the Alberto Mancini studio.

Nautor Arrow

Nautor exhibits the Swan 88 and the 75-foot Arrow from the growing motor division. The concave moulds were developed by Jarkko Jämsén.Nautor exhibits the Swan 88 and the 75-foot Arrow from the growing motor division. The concave moulds were developed by Jarkko Jämsén.

Tankoa "GO"

Tankoa is travelling from Genoa with the 45-metre GO, the first T450, a semi-custom model based on a design by Cassetta.Tankoa is travelling from Genoa with the 45-metre GO, the first T450, a semi-custom model based on a design by Cassetta.

Cantiere del Pardo GT75 and VD 56

Cantiere del Pardo loads for the first time on the 23 metre GT75, designed by Nauta Design both inside and out

OTAM 90 GTS

Otam is presenting the 90 GTS, a 28-metre flagship with a maximum speed of 45 knots, to mark the company's 70th anniversary. As is customary for the Genoa-based shipyard, the Giuseppe Bagnardi design "Sexy Me" will set sail for trips on the Golfe de la Napoule - high rooster tails are guaranteed thanks to surface drives.Otam is presenting the 90 GTS, a 28-metre flagship with a maximum speed of 45 knots, to mark the company's 70th anniversary. As is customary for the Genoa-based shipyard, the Giuseppe Bagnardi design "Sexy Me" will set sail for trips on the Golfe de la Napoule - high rooster tails are guaranteed thanks to surface drives.

Pearl 82

Pearl presents the 82 for the first time. Once again designed by the duo Bill Dixon (exterior) and Kelly Hoppen (interior), again with a forward main deck suite.Pearl presents the 82 for the first time. Once again designed by the duo Bill Dixon (exterior) and Kelly Hoppen (interior), again with a forward main deck suite.

Baglietto DOM 133

Baglietto finally presents the DOM 133, an aluminium model measuring around 41 metres and capable of 17 knots, at an international trade fair.Baglietto finally presents the DOM 133, an aluminium model measuring around 41 metres and capable of 17 knots, at an international trade fair.

Fountaine Pajot: Thira 80 and Alegria 67

Fountaine Pajot moors nine of its space wonders in Cannes. The largest sailing cats in Port Canto are the Thira 80 and Alegria 67.Fountaine Pajot moors nine of its space wonders in Cannes. The largest sailing cats in Port Canto are the Thira 80 and Alegria 67.

Princess: Sport-Fly S80 and S65

Princess adds the Sport-Fly S80 to its portfolio. The key data: 25 metres, 35 knots, four cabins. The S65 is also among the eight yachts.Princess adds the Sport-Fly S80 to its portfolio. The key data: 25 metres, 35 knots, four cabins. The S65 is also among the eight yachts.

Sanlorenzo: SP92 and SL86A

Sanlorenzo is presenting a total of nine models at the Cannes trade fair. The SP92 is the second, smaller waterjet format after the SP110, measures 28 metres and is expected to reach a top speed of 40 knots

Solaris Power 70 LR

With the 70 LR, Solaris Power is getting a new flagship (21 metres). A four-metre tender is parked at the rear, while the Fly measures 40 square metres.With the 70 LR, Solaris Power is getting a new flagship (21 metres). A four-metre tender is parked at the rear, while the Fly measures 40 square metres.

Arcadia Yachts: A96

Arcadia Yachts is coming to Cannes with the voluminous semi-glider A96 (29 metres) and the mini-explorer model Sherpa in 60 and 80 feet.Arcadia Yachts is coming to Cannes with the voluminous semi-glider A96 (29 metres) and the mini-explorer model Sherpa in 60 and 80 feet.

Columbus Yachts: Atlantique 43

Columbus Yachts presents Frette, the first Atlantique 43, which the Ancona-based shipyard ordered from Hot Lab.Columbus Yachts presents Frette, the first Atlantique 43, which the Ancona-based shipyard ordered from Hot Lab.

YYachts: Y8

YYachts sails the Y8 into Port Canto. In addition to the new Jaudenes crack, the Greifswald shipyard will also be showing its carbon fibre sister Y7.YYachts sails the Y8 into Port Canto. In addition to the new Jaudenes crack, the Greifswald shipyard will also be showing its carbon fibre sister Y7.

Numarine: 30XP

Numarine places an order for the first 30XP, a diesel-electric powered GRP explorer. The 40-metre model has already been ordered four times.Numarine places an order for the first 30XP, a diesel-electric powered GRP explorer. The 40-metre model has already been ordered four times.

Wider Yachts: WiLder 60 and WiderCat 92

Wider Yachts is bringing two novelties from Fano to the Croisette: the WiLder 60 and ...

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