A varied offer
the Cannes Yachting Festival celebrates in 2017 its 40 eST PRIS DANS LE GROS TEMPS, ET TANGUE DE GAUCHE ?ROITE, SECOUÉ PAR LES VAGUES. UN HOMME, SANS DOUTE UN PÊCHEUR QUI PARTICIPE À UNE SESSION DE PÊCHE SPORTIVE, PASSE PAR-DESSUS BORD, DE MANIÈRE ASSEZ IMPRESSIONNANTE. anniversary and as every year, it will open the upcoming nautical season. From 12 to 17 September, the two ports of Cannes - the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto - will welcome 630 boats from 2.10 to 52 m, mostly afloat. There will be something for everyone, from yachts over 20 m to sailing boats, from semi-rigid to smaller motor boats, from monohulls to multihulls, from new to second-hand boats, not to mention many equipment manufacturers, architects, banks and insurance companies or accessories manufacturers. The land-based spaces are dedicated to engine manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and service companies.
All the major French and international shipyards will be present in Cannes to present their latest innovations and flagship models. Major prestigious brands will be present alongside manufacturers on a more human scale. 60% of the 530 exhibitors come from abroad. To admire the largest units installed in Port Pierre Canto, visitors can use the maritime shuttles provided by the show.
Nearly 51,000 visitors are expected to visit the quays of Cannes to discover the latest innovations and the boats that will make the season. Almost half of them come from abroad, especially from Italy, very close to Cannes.
Some key figures
93 % of monohulls
7 % of multihulls
79 % of motor boats
21 % sailing yachts (110 units from 10 to 25 metres), monohulls or multihulls,
45 multihulls in a dedicated marina, including 10 motor yachts
48 % of exhibitors are boat builders/importers
52 % come from other sectors of activitéé? (equipment manufacturers, brokers, service providers, etc.)
News and sea trials
Around 100 units will be presented as a world premiere. By 2016, the show had hosted 191 previews, including 107 world premieres. Sea trials allow future owners or curious boaters to test the units in Cannes Bay. 80% of the boats have the possibilité? to leave the port during the show.
Elegance competition in the bay of Cannes
For the 3rd consecutive year, the Yachting Festival will organise the Elegance Contest, a défilé? of vintage and contemporary boats, reserved for owners or collectors of motorboats and day boats under 12 metres in length.
The parade will take place on September 12 at 5pm in the Old Port of Cannes.
Practical information at Pro&Mer
Opening hours
Every day from 10am to 7pm
Open on Friday 15 September until 22h
Closed at 6pm on Sunday 17 September.
Rates : From 193?000 HT and 260?000 ? HT for a complete boat with options.
From 15 ? on the Internet
Free for children under 12 years old.
Photo credits: Yachting Festival Cannes - Abracadabra Studios
