The Cannes Yachting Festival closed its doors on Sunday 15 September after 6 exceptional days, with 55,000 visitors coming to see the yachting world. In the setting like no other of the Bay of Cannes, more than 700 boats from 5 to 45 metres long, whether motor, sailing, monohull or multihull, were exhibited in the Vieux Port and Port Canto by the largest international boat builders. These featured more than 120 world premiers. On land the equipment manufacturers and service companies (electronics, designers, interior fittings, institutions, marinas, etc.) were set up on the outer quays and inside the Palais des Festivals to unveil their latest innovations. The 55,000 visitors with more than 130 nationalities came to see the boats in the water and on land, strolling along the quays of the Vieux Port and Port Canto discovering various innovations focused on developing the maritime economy and preserving the marine environment.
“The 47th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival has just ended, and we are extremely proud of it. This year’s offer lived up to its promises, both on land and in the water. Our 640 exhibitors appreciated the facilities provided and visitor quality lived up to expectations. This is the most important thing for us. Many eco-friendly innovations were also highlighted in all areas of the boat show, and visitors were keen to follow the “Innovation Route”, which showed that the sector can innovate. The new Power Boat Marina in-water area at Port Canto was a real success. It gave many visitors the opportunity to discover these boats’ exhibition quality, some of whom took advantage of trying them out at sea. Both exhibitors and visitors loved the “power” atmosphere. After so much effort to achieve this, we are pleased with these results,” says Sylvie Ernoult, Director of the Cannes Yachting Festival.