Events / MONACO YACHT SHOW

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN…

by Alice Gardner

Monaco Yacht Show 2022: it’s Superyacht Christmas, and the excitement around Monaco’s legendary Port Hercule is rising. Over one hundred of the world’s greatest yachts will be showcased, offering prospective owners and enthusiasts alike the opportunity to get on board these exclusive vessels.

Running from September 28th to October 1st, MYS 2022 has, according to its organisers, continued with its “seducation” approach, as featured last year. These two core concepts – education and seduction (see what they did there?) – has been designed as part of a three-year plan to attract a new generation of superyacht owners.

Themed exhibition areas have been meticulously mapped across the port to allow prospective customers to discover and meet industry experts, with a revamped Dockside Area, Sailing Yacht Area, and the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub.

The Dockside Area will feature the stars of the show, along with the tenders and other superyacht service suppliers, including shipyards, brokers, and designers, while the Yacht Design & Innovation Hub proving so popular last year that it has tripled in size - including a 100sqm upstairs conference area.

The Sailing Yacht Area will this year move to the inner side of Port Hercule at Quai l’Hirondelle, featuring 4 new launches: the 27.7m ClubSwan 80 and 31.05m Swan 98 from Finnish builder Nautor’s Swan, the 34.59m Sorvind from Southern Wind, and the 24m eco-friendly sailing catamaran, the Sunreef 80 Eco. But this year also sees the launch of two new areas: The Adventure Area, and the Sustainability Hub. Doing exactly what it says, the Adventure Area is dedicated to all things exploration, including sports tenders, luxury off-road vehicles, water toys, helicopters, and travel experts to help you explore the planet’s remotest locations. The Adventure Area replaces the Car Deck and Tenders & Toys exhibition on Quai Antoine Ier, with

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a second area featuring luxury tenders at Quai Jarlan. If driving to the North Pole on your luxury all-terrain vehicle while your yacht waits for your return leaves you feeling a little… smuguilty (I can portmanteau too, MYS!), then a visit to the new Sustainability Hub is a must. An incubator for eco-friendly solutions, as well as startups working towards sustainable alternatives, the Sustainability Hub plays a huge role in Monaco Yacht Show’s eco-friendly approach, first initiated in 2005 to raise awareness on environmental issues within the Monegasque and international yachting community. The area will be located in Darse Sud, the tent dedicated to nautical equipment and technology.

MYS 2022 has also announced its collaboration with the Water Revolution Foundation in order to select the companies that are eligible for the Sustainability Hub.

Other themed exhibitions include: • Parvis Piscine: yacht interior design and decoration; • Upper Deck Lounge: luxury products and services; • Quai Antoine Ier: tenders, toys, cars and motorbikes; • Darse Sud tent: equipment and yachting services; • Quai Albert Ier tent: yacht-related equipment, maintenance and service.

The Monaco Yacht Summit also returns with its 6th edition, held on Tuesday 27th September at Monaco Yacht Club. Strictly reserved for a pre-invited list of prospective and current owners, the summit allows this exclusive group access to a panel of renowned industry experts, including brokers, designers, builders and financial advisors.

And as if that isn’t enough s-education for you, the Sapphire Experience also makes a welcome return, offering concierge services to those who wish for a more personalised, and private, experience.

This year there’s also an added layer of luxury, with the announcement of a new a multi-year partnership with watchmaker Richard Mille. The ultra-luxury of Richard Mille watches perfectly aligns with MYS 2022’s plans to draw in a younger clientele, while also perfectly fitting in with the sporting philosophy of Monaco as a whole.