Europe's largest second-hand boat show
Born in 1984, the Mille Sabords is today the largest second-hand boat show in Europe. Nearly 800 models are on display, both sailing and motor "The motor boat is much more represented, and especially the semi-rigid, the market trend. We also have a lot of tall ships over 12 meters long." explains Caroline Martin, in charge of organizing the show.
Crouesty is also a show where you can buy since 33% of sales are made on the show. While exhibitors - 1/3 private individuals and 1/3 professionals - are mainly from the Brest-Lorient region, visitors come from a wider area: Nantes, Rennes and even the Paris region (39% according to the Orange Network service).
Yvan Bourgnon, guest of honour
For this 34th edition, Mille Sabord will be able to count on the sponsorship of Yvan Bourgnon. The navigator will present his project The Sea Cleaners, whose objective is to reduce ocean pollution, particularly plastic pollution. The association's project is the construction of the Manta, a ship that cleans the seas.
The new features of this 34th edition
For this 34th edition, the Mille Sabords is installing a hardware destocking centre under a 200 m2 structure on the northern median. Professionals will welcome visitors with products at the end of the series or unsold or out of catalogue.
"It is a complementary offer to that of nautical fleas, held by boaters and it allows professionals to recycle. It's a big sale of the hardware to sell the remaining stocks. This was a request from professionals who wanted a space apart from fleas, rather reserved for boaters. They also wanted a more comfortable place, hence the creation of a covered space." caroline Martin explains.
Unavoidable spaces
The fishing area is at the heart of the salon to welcome all fishermen: on foot, by line, experienced or novice. New exhibitors are expected in this area to constantly enrich the offer.
The Renovation Division is back for the third time and is a real success. It highlights the know-how of local actors. Exhibitors offer a wide range of activities and technical demonstrations: motorization, welding, hull treatment, covering..
The Slide/Sailing Centre is expanding and allows you to display second-hand or destocking equipment. Light sailing, surfing, kite, kayaking or paddle, there will be something for everyone
The Nautical chips in the heart of the living room along the promenade allow you to find marine antiques, furniture, decoration or old fishing traps.
The water sports villages located in the north and south bring together all the specialists in nautical equipment, fittings and seawear.
Boats that are not exposed to the water will be exposed on both sides of the platform.
Key figures
- 500 professional and private exhibitors
- 1/3 of the boats on display sold during the show or in the following weeks
- 800 boats exposed on average
- Up to 98,000 cumulative visitors
- 12 million euros of direct and indirect economic benefits
- 4 days of exhibition, the weekend of November 1st
