Tempus: Sailing into September's super yacht shows

MAKING A SPLASH

The best yachting events making their long awaited comeback this season

CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL

7-12 SEPTEMBER

Cannes’ glamorous yachting festival is set across Vieux Port – one of the oldest harbours on the French Riviera – and nearby Port Canto. Yacht owners and admirers can’t miss the line up of luxurious motor yachts, global launches, sailing area, and luxury shopping gallery. cannesyachtingfestival.com

SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

10-19 SEPTEMBER

Britain's biggest festival of boating returns in style this September, bringing everything from paddleboards to superyachts, classic sailing boats and new launches from around the world. There’s plenty of entertainment to be found at Southampton’s purpose-built marina. southamptonboatshow.com

MONTREAL IN-WATER

10-12 SEPTEMBER

With 100 boats in the water, this unmissable nautical event is a chance to see the Old Port of Montreal full of new brands, cruisers, yachts and motor boats, as well as enjoy the toys and tenders on offer. nautismequebec.com

GENOA BOAT SHOW

16-21 SEPTEMBER

The 61st Genoa Boat Show is a celebration of Italian boatbuilding with its unique multispecialised concept bringing visitors four shows in one. Discover the TechTradeFair, Sailing World, Boat Discovery and a Yacht and Superyacht Show. salonenautico.com

MONACO YACHT SHOW

22-25 SEPTEMBER

No round up of superyacht shows would be complete without Monaco. The principality’s Port Hercules comes alive with the world’s biggest display of superyachts, boating accessories, fine dining experiences and luxury shopping. monacoyachtshow.com

ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

13-16 OCTOBER

Returning to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina this October, ADIBS is the UAE’s most exciting place to immerse oneself in the region’s marine leisure and water sports, while admiring the most extravagant superyachts in the world. adibs.ae