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From April 14 to 19, 2026, the Port des Capucins in La Ciotat will host a new edition of Les Nauticales, with an exhibition afloat bringing together shipyards, equipment manufacturers and players in the nautical industry.
An exhibition afloat in the heart of the port of La Ciotat
Set up on the port's quays and pontoons, the show offers a direct presentation of the boats in their environment. Visitors can move between boats afloat and ashore, with easy access to cockpits and interior fittings.
This format allows you to visualize volumes on board, deck plans and equipment. Discussions with the shipyard's technical teams complete the visit, with information on hulls, rigging and engines.
Sailboats, powerboats and multihulls together
More than 200 boats have been announced for this year's event. Sailboats range from family cruisers to more regatta-oriented units. The choice of fittings, sails and fittings reflects the different uses.
In terms of engines, semi-rigid boats play an important role, with hulls adapted to fast outings and nautical activities. Motor launches offer configurations geared to coastal and coastal navigation.
Multihulls, whether sailing or motoring, feature wide platforms, with a different distribution of volumes and living spaces on board.
On-board equipment and connected systems
Equipment manufacturers exhibit solutions for navigation and on-board management. These include electronic systems for monitoring parameters, cartography and steering.
Digital interfaces centralize on-board information. Energy management, battery monitoring and navigation aids are among the functions highlighted.
Some equipment also concerns on-board comfort, with installations linked to water production, air conditioning and interior fittings.
Conferences and discussions on maritime culture
The program also includes meetings organized under the "Parlons Mer" format. Three sessions are scheduled during the week. The first deals with navigation through sailors' experiences. The second deals with economic activity linked to boating. The third will focus on local community initiatives.
These exchanges take place within the show, with free access.
An early-season rendez-vous in the Mediterranean
Les Nauticales is part of the spring boat show calendar. The event runs from April 14 to 19, 2026, with opening hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and until 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.The site is accessible from several nearby parking lots, with regular shuttles to the port. Admission is ?9, with special rates for different audiences.
