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- SACS Marine and Ducati are presenting the limited-edition Pirelli 44 | Ducati Edition, of which only 26 will be produced, at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.
- This special edition is based on the Pirelli 44, draws inspiration from the design of the Ducati Superleggera V4 Centenario and features exclusive sports and carbon fibre details.
- Powered by three Mercury Racing engines, each delivering 500 PS; length 13.51 m, width 4.30 m, 950-litre fuel tank, CE category B/18.

Pirelli 44: Special edition for Ducati fans

- The 66th Genoa Boat Show 2026 attracted 138,273 visitors (+11.3 per cent), over 1,000 boats, 45 countries, 4,600 test sailings and 215 new product launches.  
- Strong international presence with delegations from 35 countries, 580 B2B meetings and 90 forums on market trends, regulation, AI, propulsion systems and sustainability.  
- In 2025, the Italian boatbuilding industry will export 90 per cent of its production, with an export value of 4.4 billion euros and a 21.3 per cent share of the global market, demonstrating particular strength in superyachts and components.

Genoa Boat Show: 11 per cent more visitors

- Lake Como: a large, deeply incised, Y-shaped Alpine lake, situated entirely within Italy, with no border or customs formalities.  
- A striking central section of the lake featuring Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio; numerous villas, gardens and the Museo Barca Lariana boat-building museum.  
- Distinctive wind patterns with the Tivano and Breva; specific speed zones, 5 knots at night; mandatory flushing to protect against invasive species.

Destination: Lake Como – Italy at its best

- Invision is a scalable 100-metre yacht concept designed to combine explorer-class range with classic, understated elegance.  
- The yacht serves as a flexible platform: a customisable interior, a waterline lounge at sea level, and a pool with a retractable floor.  
- Mobility above, on and below the water: a helideck, various tenders and a submersible; the target audience is owners seeking adventure rather than prestige.

Invision: When a ship unites all worlds

- 23 new motor yachts ranging from 78 to 134 metres have joined the Top 200 list; the most popular lengths are around 100 and 80 metres.  
- Lürssen dominates the list with the 134-metre ‘Deep Blue’ and five other newbuilds; over 30 Lürssen yachts over 100 metres are currently sailing worldwide.  
- The 80-metre segment and Turkish shipyards are growing, whilst ‘WFY’ (‘Work From Yacht’) is on the rise; renaming and sale of Russian-owned yachts such as the ‘Flying Fox’.

2026 Ranking: The 200 largest motor yachts in the world

- Wesgarde is launching Sure-Seal connectors, which protect critical connections from water, dirt, vibrations and corrosive media.
- Three variants: Mini (up to 8 A, 2–4 circuits), Standard (up to 15 A, 1–10 circuits), Power (up to 85 A per contact).
- IP67 protection, operational from −40 to +105 °C, resistant to brake fluid, fuels, antifreeze, lubricating oils, UV and ozone.

Technology: Waterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

- Boote Polch is organising an autumn exhibition in Traben-Trarbach from 16 to 18 October 2026, featuring motorboats from several brands.  
- Numerous Nimbus, Axopar and Aquador models will be on display in the water, whilst Brabus boats will be on show on land, including the 22 AX/E and 25 AX/E electric models.  
- Visitors can compare different boat designs and should pay attention to battery capacity, range, weather protection, deck accessibility and engine specifications.

From Axopar to Nimbus: Boote Polch showcases boats both in the water and on land

- Off the coast of Großenbrode, a motorboat is said to have picked up the remote-controlled model sailboat ‘Adelheid’ from the Baltic Sea and taken it on board.  
- “Adelheid” is an 80 cm long mahogany model sailing boat with a white sail, a red figurehead, the Hamburg flag and two Hein-Blöd figures on deck.  
- The Großenbrode police are investigating the theft and are asking witnesses to come forward with any information regarding the motorboat or the whereabouts of “Adelheid”.

‘Shipnapping’ off Großenbrode: Who towed the ‘Adelheid’ out of the Baltic Sea?

- NEXO is a 30-metre crossover concept by Van der Valk and Phathom Studio, featuring flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.  
- Designed in the ‘soft minimalism’ style with light, natural materials, focusing on tranquillity, sea views and versatile zones for wellness and entertainment.  
- Five guest cabins, a two-storey beach club with a garage and swimming platform, versatile fitness and lounge areas, and propulsion via two or three IPS units.

NEXO’s 30-metre concept: an adventure platform with wellness credentials

- Many marinas on the German Baltic Sea coast close in winter due to the risk of weather damage and low utilisation.
- Maasholm Harbour, at the mouth of the Schleimündung, with 450 berths, will remain closed to pleasure craft until 15 April 2027.
- Marina Wendtorf will be closed from 15 November until 15 March 2027; the fishing harbour and Ring shipyard will generally remain accessible.

Baltic Sea: First marinas close for the winter season

- Lake Lugano is a cross-border waterway with a network of inlets, varied scenery and special right-of-way rules at Lavena.  
- Strict 300-metre shore protection zone: Boats may only enter this zone to moor, lie at anchor or navigate narrow passages; a joint navigation regime applies with local registration.  
- When towing, thorough cleaning is required to help control the quagga mussel; in the Swiss section, proof of hot-water cleaning is mandatory.

Area: Lake Lugano – a new view around every bend

- AST is investing around three million euros in a 4,000-square-metre production hall near Potsdam, with operations scheduled to begin in mid-2027.
- The new hall will increase production capacity for carbon tenders and will utilise automation, solar power and efficient heating to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy consumption.
- Thanks to its proximity to Berlin and BER, where it has a showroom, AST is strengthening its links with overseas customers and is also seeking international sales partners and brokers.

Carbon Tender: AST is building a new production hall in Potsdam

- Aqua Lares, formerly the Soviet icebreaker ‘Legend’, has been operating since 2026 as a luxury expedition yacht offering single cabins and full-charter services.  
- Hot Lab has carefully redesigned the interiors, respecting the ship’s history whilst optimising comfort, materials and ambience for two climate zones.  
- The yacht offers itineraries in East Africa and Svalbard, a wide range of leisure and wellness facilities, flexible communal areas and a crew-to-guest ratio of 1:1.

Hot Lab: Soviet icebreaker becomes expedition superyacht

- The Tykun XII made its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2026, where it was used as an active tender for transfer services.
- The boat, which is just under 13 metres long, is designed as a versatile tender and weekender for day trips and multi-day cruises.
- There are high-bow and low-bow versions; the design and construction are by Spadolini, Iovane and Bertorello, and the boat is built by Gruppo MED.

Tykun XII in Monaco: First-hand review

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Pirelli 44
Special edition for Ducati fans

Genoa Boat Show
11 per cent more visitors

Destination
Lake Como – Italy at its best

Invision
When a ship unites all worlds

2026 Ranking
The 200 largest motor yachts in the world

Technology
Waterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

From Axopar to Nimbus
Boote Polch showcases boats both in the water and on land

‘Shipnapping’ off Großenbrode
Who towed the ‘Adelheid’ out of the Baltic Sea?

NEXO’s 30-metre concept
An adventure platform with wellness credentials

Baltic Sea
First marinas close for the winter season

Area
Lake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Carbon Tender
AST is building a new production hall in Potsdam

Hot Lab
Soviet icebreaker becomes expedition superyacht

Tykun XII in Monaco
First-hand review

Messages

Pirelli 44Special edition for Ducati fans

Genoa Boat Show11 per cent more visitors

DestinationLake Como – Italy at its best

InvisionWhen a ship unites all worlds

2026 RankingThe 200 largest motor yachts in the world

TechnologyWaterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

From Axopar to NimbusBoote Polch showcases boats both in the water and on land

‘Shipnapping’ off GroßenbrodeWho towed the ‘Adelheid’ out of the Baltic Sea?

NEXO’s 30-metre conceptAn adventure platform with wellness credentials

Baltic SeaFirst marinas close for the winter season

AreaLake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Carbon TenderAST is building a new production hall in Potsdam

Hot LabSoviet icebreaker becomes expedition superyacht

Tykun XII in MonacoFirst-hand review

Pirelli 44
Special edition for Ducati fans

Genoa Boat Show
11 per cent more visitors

Destination
Lake Como – Italy at its best

Invision
When a ship unites all worlds

2026 Ranking
The 200 largest motor yachts in the world

Technology
Waterproof Sure-Seal connector for on-board use

From Axopar to Nimbus
Boote Polch showcases boats both in the water and on land

‘Shipnapping’ off Großenbrode
Who towed the ‘Adelheid’ out of the Baltic Sea?

NEXO’s 30-metre concept
An adventure platform with wellness credentials

Baltic Sea
First marinas close for the winter season

Area
Lake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Carbon Tender
AST is building a new production hall in Potsdam

Hot Lab
Soviet icebreaker becomes expedition superyacht

Tykun XII in Monaco
First-hand review