Cannes

Eleven Absolute Hulls Take the Docks at Vieux Port and Port Canto

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Cannes 2026 marks a major design shift for the Italian builders at Absolute Yachts. Headlining an eleven-boat exhibition across Vieux Port and Port Canto, the shipyard will execute world premieres for the Navetta 50, Navetta 58, and Navetta 66. Featuring step-free flybridges, modular terrace cockpits, and expansive glass parapets, these specific builds push outdoor living volume to absolute structural limits. Discover the exact layout modifications engineered into this highly anticipated fleet.

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The Zero-Emissions Catamaran Challenging the 30-Foot Sector at Port Canto

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Pushing electric naval architecture into serious coastal cruising requires a massive shift in battery density and deck utilization. LASAI is bringing the 9.65-metre 32KS catamaran to the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival. Utilizing a 126 kWh energy system paired with an active photovoltaic array, this zero-emissions platform delivers an 80-nautical-mile range. Discover how the manufacturer integrated the volume of a 40-foot monohull into a sub-30-foot footprint without compromising offshore stability or onboard amenities.

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The C38 World Premiere Anchors NAVAN Boats on the French Riviera

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Brunswick Corporation is reshaping the exploration sector with the global debut of the NAVAN C38. Scheduled for a world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, this highly adaptable platform utilizes a patented T-Step Hull to maximize offshore stability. By integrating a modular aft section and a social folding terrace, the builder fundamentally alters deck utilization. Discover the exact structural dimensions and interior cabin layouts driving this dual-continent manufacturing project.

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Mediterranean Manufacturing Meets Sustainable Lamination in Alicante

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Executing a dominant exhibition on the French Riviera requires severe offshore hardware and calculated industry timing. Spanish shipyard Tesoro Yachts is bringing the heavily customized T50 flagship and the automotive-inspired T40 GTS to Stand QSP 170 at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival. Beyond showcasing 1,800-horsepower outboards and rigid carbon fiber architecture, the Alicante facility is teasing a major corporate announcement scheduled for the opening day. Discover the specific propulsion metrics driving these Mediterranean builds.

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The WiderCat 92 Arrives in Cannes to Redefine Italian Multihull Manufacturing

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The infusion of GCC capital into European shipbuilding often signals a massive operational shift. Wider is bringing its serial hybrid WiderCat 92 to the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, but the physical vessel only tells half the story. Backed by a newly formalized partnership with the OceanWorld Group, the Italian yard is aggressively scaling its multihull production pipeline. Discover how this financial injection is altering the trajectory of their Fano and Venice manufacturing hubs.

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Cannes 2026: Delphia Debuts a Quieter Long-Range 11-Meter Cruiser

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Navigating aggressive coastal tides and heavy inland currents requires targeted mechanical grunt. Delphia has officially upgraded its 11-metre platform, integrating a 250-horsepower Yanmar powertrain to deliver 14-knot top speeds and a 450-nautical-mile operational range. This mechanical pivot provides skippers with the necessary torque for complex docking maneuvers while simultaneously reducing ambient cabin noise. Discover the engineering adjustments driving this cruiser’s expansion from inland waterways to open coastal transits.

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Dismantling Rigid Categories: MIRAVA Introduces the Smart Leisure Boat

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Categorizing vessels strictly by activity forces owners to conform to their equipment rather than their immediate desires. MIRAVA directly addresses this friction by introducing the Smart Leisure Boat, a highly flexible platform debuting at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival. By integrating intelligent helm assistance and highly adaptable social spaces, the brand effectively blurs the lines between traditional cruisers and watersports craft. Discover how this fluid architectural approach actively adapts to changing daily itineraries.

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French Manufacturing Meets Expansive Deck Layouts on the VEYA 53

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Fountaine Pajot and Couach have officially partnered to launch VEYA Yachts, introducing the VEYA 53 power catamaran at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival. Featuring a massive 7.96-metre beam and highly configurable open transom layouts, this 16.10-metre platform prioritizes extensive living areas and precise hull stability. Discover how this limited-production French build integrates twin Yanmar diesels and dedicated liveaboard watersports storage directly into its 27,300-kilogram displacement architecture.

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Elettromedia Transitions Italian Automotive Acoustics to the Yachting Circuit

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Italian manufacturer Elettromedia is shifting its automotive audio expertise to the open water with the launch of the Audison Marine Division. Debuting at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, this specific expansion introduces the Thesis range of high-fidelity acoustic hardware. Achieving hi-res certification from the Japan Audio Society, the equipment integrates DSP amplifiers and double-wave grilles built to withstand severe coastal environments. Discover how this transition addresses the demanding acoustics of modern superyachts.

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Carbon Rigging and Retractable Keels: ICE Yachts Brings Two Offshore Cruisers to Cannes

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Merging aggressive offshore capabilities with refined Italian styling requires precise carbon fabrication. ICE Yachts is bringing two highly anticipated offshore cruisers to the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival. The expansive ICE80 Blue Water and the aggressive ICE70 Sport utilize advanced lifting keels and highly rigid structural components to maximize sailing performance. Discover how these new platforms integrate racing technology with long-range cruising comfort for the modern yachtsman.

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