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With over 500 boats on display and nearly 65,000 visitors expected, Le Mille Sabords remains one of the leading autumn nautical events in the Grand Ouest. The 2026 edition, organized from October 29th to November 1st at the Port du Crouesty, intends to continue the evolution begun in recent years around equipment, uses and new nautical practices.
A show at a more complex time for the market
The Mille Sabords holds a special place in the French nautical calendar. Held at the end of the boating season, the show comes at a time when yachtsmen and professionals are preparing for winter work, boat renewals and projects for the coming year.
The event attracts both private individuals who come to sell their boats, and companies specializing in equipment, refits, services and engines.
In a less favorable economic context for the boating industry since 2024, the organizers emphasize the show's commercial role. Last year's show would have maintained a high level of activity in pre-owned boat sales, technical equipment and maintenance-related services.
The Mille Sabords remains a closely-watched event for the industry, enabling us to gauge the dynamics of the post-season market.
An afloat format that remains attractive to yachtsmen
One of the special features of Mille Sabords is its location directly in the port of Crouesty. Visitors can access boats afloat, compare equipment and talk directly to professionals in conditions close to real-life use.
This format often attracts a highly targeted audience. Many visitors come with a specific project in mind: buying a boat, upgrading onboard electronics, replacing upholstery, optimizing energy consumption or preparing a cruising program.
The show welcomes sailmakers, riggers, engine manufacturers, connected equipment specialists, on-board comfort companies and players in the field of new electric and hybrid solutions.
And for yachtsmen, this type of gathering is often an opportunity to compare several technical solutions directly, without having to travel from one shipyard or distributor to another.
The boating industry is still looking for its future professionals
The 2026 edition will also mark the return of the Training, Professions and Employment Village, launched at the previous edition. In response to persistent recruitment needs in shipyards, ports and nautical service companies, this area is set to increase in size by 50%.
The aim remains to present the nautical professions to young people, people undergoing retraining and visitors interested in technical and maritime training.
The show will also see the renewal of the "Voile pour Tous" (Sailing for All) village, organized in conjunction with local clubs and the Morbihan Departmental Sailing Committee. The aim of this area is to promote more accessible and inclusive sailing through exchanges and demonstrations.
