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SHIFT 54+: a performance-first cruising catamaran

Shift Yachts’ new SHIFT 54+ puts sailing performance, weight control and electrical autonomy ahead of the maximum-volume formula that has shaped much of the cruising-catamaran market.The SHIFT 54+ from above, showing its long bows and centralised layout. Image: Shift Yachts.The new design comes from Shift Yachts founder Paul Hakes and is aimed squarely at owners who still want a cruising catamaran to be rewarding under sail. The “plus” refers both to its package of design...

#Sailing #Shift Yachts #Catamarans August 21, 2026

Monaco Yacht Show 2026: 120 superyachts and 43 new deliveries head for Port Hercule

14 August 2026 – The 2026 Monaco Yacht Show is preparing to assemble an expected fleet of 120 superyachts in Port Hercule. Its first official list highlights 43 yachts delivered this year, creating an exceptional opportunity to compare the latest work from shipyards, designers and brokerage houses in one harbour. The show’s 35th edition takes place in Monaco from 23 to 26 September 2026. Alongside yachts offered for sale, charter and private visits, the organiser is...

#Mediterranean Boat Shows #Boat Shows 2026 #Superyacht #Nautical News #Monaco Yacht Show August 14, 2026

FLIBS 2026: dates, venues, what’s new and ticket prices

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026 (FLIBS) returns from 28 October to 1 November with superyachts, new boats and marine equipment spread across Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront. Here are the dates, venues, 2026 attractions and ticket prices visitors need to plan the show.Now in its 67th edition, FLIBS describes itself as the world’s largest in-water boat show. More than 100,000 international visitors are expected to explore everything from sportfishers and centre...

#Boat Shows #Superyachts #Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show #Flibs August 23, 2026

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: 10 world premieres to see

The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 will bring around 150 world premieres to the French Riviera from 8 to 13 September. These ten new boats and yachts are among the debuts worth adding to your visit list.The 49th edition is expected to gather 700 boats from 5 to 50 metres, 680 exhibitors and approximately 56,000 visitors across the Vieux Port and Port Canto. The selection below spans dayboats, sailing yachts, catamarans, explorers and a solar-powered floating home.Cannes...

#Boat Shows #Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 #World Premieres August 23, 2026

Golden Globe Race 2026 fleet arrives in Les Sables

The 2026 Golden Globe Race fleet is in Les Sables-d’Olonne, where 16 solo skippers prepare for the non-stop round-the-world start from France on 6 September.The 28,000-nautical-mile McIntyre GGR will be sailed without outside assistance or modern navigation electronics. The fleet’s arrival at Port Olona gives visitors a rare opportunity to see the traditional long-keel yachts and meet their sailors before departure.Golden Globe Race 2026: key dates and factsPublic welcome:...

#Golden Globe Race #Les Sables D'olonne #Solo Sailing August 21, 2026

Ibiza JoySail starts the clock: the race to break the Mallorca–Ibiza record begins

The Perpetual Trophy record window is now open, giving superyachts until 16 September to improve the benchmark times over the 48 nautical miles from Punta Cala Figuera to Tagomago.The challenge has begun. Since 15 August, the Ibiza JoySail Perpetual Trophy has once again been testing the superyachts due to take part in the sixth edition of the regatta, held in the waters of Ibiza and Formentera from 17 to 20 September 2026.Ahead lie 48 nautical miles between Punta Cala...

#Ibiza Joy Sail #Superyachts #Regatta August 18, 2026