Five days of great sailing in Venice for the seventh edition of the Boat Show. Inaugurated yesterday, until Sunday 31 May it will be an international catwalk where world debuts and Italian premieres They will showcase the best of contemporary boating. Large vessels, sailboats and catamarans, electric and traditional wooden boats will be the heart of a event that goes beyond its commercial dimension.
And from its very first edition, it aims to be a space for discussion on industry trends, new environmental regulations, and the economic prospects of the blue economy. In the name of sustainability, a somewhat trendy word that's suitable for all occasions, but which in this specific case translates concretely into new electric and hybrid propulsion systems, innovative hydrogen systems, and also into next-generation engines and onboard energy management systems specifically designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. In short, everything that green boating has to offer right now.
The numbers of the only Boat Show in the Eastern Mediterranean
The spaces are the usual ones, but this adjective must not betray their exceptionality, because they are those where the headquarters was locatedancient Arsenal Venice. One of the most extraordinary shipyards in history. For centuries, the fleets of the Serenissima were built here, and today it still recounts this thousand-year-old tradition, with a predominantly Eastward focus. This focus is perfectly expressed in this Boat Show, the only one in the Eastern Mediterranean. Approximately 300 vessels have arrived at the Arsenale, 240 of which are in the water, and 270 exhibitors. All this takes place in a 55-square-meter waterfront, with over 1100 linear meters of docks and 30 square meters of outdoor exhibition space and the historic Tese.
Among the new features, this year's Venice Boat Show features the world premiere of the Say Carbon 32. Also on display is the Greenline 42 from the Icon Yachts shipyard, making its debut in the lagoon. In addition, new models such as the Calita catamaran from Biondi Yacht will be debuting. Many nationalities will be represented. shipyards present, which come from Italy, Croatia, Germany, France, England, Poland and Türkiye, with a view to an increasingly broader productive geography interconnected with the Adriatic, the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. A world of nautical cultures in dialogue, between East and West.
Not just yachts and shipbuilding
And if this is the heart of the Salon, the exhibition also features the latest news in the world of water sports, the so-called water toys. A constantly evolving sector that combines technology, sustainability, and fun: ample space for Fliteboards, electric hydrofoils, aquascooters, next-generation jet skis, water bikes, and Overboats. From the innovation of these cutting-edge solutions, completely silent and CO₂-emission-free, to Wood Village tradition, the space entirely dedicated to artisan know-how with wooden boats from lagoon shipyards and the presence of craftsmen who are custodians of construction techniques passed down through the centuries. There will be no shortage of conferences, round tables, project presentations, institutional meetings: around fifty in-depth events dedicated to the sea, sustainability, and the development of the blue economy. There is also the Navy with some of its most modern naval units.
Alongside yachts, Venetian shipbuilding, wooden boats, dinghies, sailing and innovation, educational programs, these days il The Salone will also be an exceptional sporting stage with a busy calendar of events that will culminate, Sunday, May 31, in 73. International Motorboat Raid Pavia–Venice: 414 kilometers of competition on the water.
