Les Nauticales 2023, the afloat exhibition in La Ciotat in 10 photos

To mark its 20th anniversary, Les Nauticales will welcome some 100 exhibitors from March 18 to 26, 2023. Here's a look at the first boat show on the French 2023 calendar.

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1st afloat show of the year

The Nauticales of La Ciotat takes place every year in March. This regional show attracts Mediterranean visitors by combining the exhibition of new and second-hand models with numerous animations. Overview in photos of the 2023 edition, which marks the 20th anniversary of this boat show.

Une flotte diversifiée de bateaux à moteurs sont exposés à flots
A diverse fleet of motorboats is on display
Les voiliers sont également représentés par de nombreux modèles de monocoques et quelques multicoques de croisière
Sailboats are also represented by many monohulls and some cruising multihulls
Les pointus et autres barquettes sont un symbole du patrimoine méditerranéen
The pointus and other barquettes are a symbol of the Mediterranean heritage
La barquette Mercedes, après une belle rénovation, est équipée d'une propulsion électrique
The Mercedes boat, after a nice renovation, is equipped with an electric propulsion
Toujours de bonnes affaires à dénicher pour les plaisanciers
Always good deals to be found for boaters
La flotte de voiliers classiques est amarrée à côté du canot de la SNSM, qui est ouvert aux visiteurs
The fleet of classic sailboats is moored next to the SNSM boat, which is open to visitors
L'IMOCA de Nicolas Rougier, au mouillage devant le salon, est accessible au public sur rendez-vous
Nicolas Rougier's IMOCA, anchored in front of the show, is accessible to the public by appointment
De nombreuses animations sont proposées aux visiteurs
Numerous animations are proposed to the visitors
Le simulateur de surf est ouvert à tous ©Yohan Brandt
The surf simulator is open to all ©Yohan Brandt
La piscine offre aux visiteurs la possibilité de découvrir les bases de la plongée sous-marine © Yohan Brandt
The pool offers visitors the opportunity to discover the basics of scuba diving © Yohan Brandt
Le Flyboard assure le spectacle
The Flyboard provides the show
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