Meanwhile, Feadship supported Social Boat, an Amsterdam-based initiative, enabling guests with limited financial means to experience a memorable day on the water through hosted canal journeys.

Monaco and Balearic Clusters: Curating two flagship regional programs

In Monaco, the Monaco Cluster delivered one of the standout programs of the week, bringing together leading names including Espen Øino, Sanlorenzo MED, La Belle Classe Academy and Yacht Club de Monaco.

The program featured yacht design insights, educational sessions, family activities and celebrations aligned with the Yacht Club de Monaco’ Fête de la Mer, reinforcing Monaco’s deep-rooted connection to the sea.

In Spain, the Balearic Cluster hosted a vibrant program anchored by the Balearic Boating Festival 2026 at Port Adriano, a lively public celebration featuring workshops, gastronomy and interactive activities for all ages.

Across Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, the program expanded further with guided shipyard visits at Astilleros de Mallorca and STP Shipyard Palma, a contemporary art exhibition at Club de Mar Mallorca, networking events for women in the nautical sector, sailing experiences including the Galaxie voyage, and educational initiatives opening doors to maritime careers.

Action and access: From environmental clean-ups to hands-on learning

A sustainability focus was led by Metstrade, which invited exhibitors, visitors and communities worldwide to take part in a collective action for cleaner waters. In collaboration with Plastic Whale and The Ocean Conservation Trust. Meanwhile, E-WERF and Marée Circle opened their shipyard, offering insight into the future of boating. E-WERF, a leader in electric propulsion, showcased how traditional boats are being converted into cleaner, quieter and more sustainable vessels.

In the United States, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum partnered with Sail to Shelter to deliver hands-on, creative activities, introducing families and young visitors to boating culture.  Meanwhile, at Fort Lauderdale’s Pier Sixty-Six, there was a fun and educational celebration focusing on teaching boating basics.

Overall, World Boating Day 2026 is a flourishing global initiative, and has continued to expand its reach as a truly global moment for life on the water, reflecting a growing appetite to experience boating in more open, accessible and meaningful ways.

Speaking on this year’s edition, Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of The Superyacht Life Foundation, said: “World Boating Day is about opening up the world of boating to anyone with a connection to the water, whether through work, lifestyle or curiosity. Each year we see more communities, partners and individuals come together, and that shared energy is what drives this movement forward.”

The full list of 2026 events is available here.

Preparations are already underway for World Boating Day 2027, with further expansion expected as new regions and partners join the initiative.

About World Boating Day

World Boating Day is a non-profit campaign launched in 2024 comprising a myriad of local open days across the globe, aiming to foster a greater understanding of the leisure boating industry.

By lifting the veil of the behind-the-scenes magic that happens every day in this sector, it represents an opportunity for participating companies to showcase the breadth of career paths and depth of talent that exists within: shaping the future of the leisure boating and yachting sectors by attracting tomorrow’s talent.

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