Market
Italy’s boating industry grows to €8.7bn
Superyachts carry the industry, and Italy holds 52 per cent of the world market. Exports reach a record €4.4bn. Mid-sized boats, RIBs and sailing yachts, by contrast, are declining.
Source: Pressmare · 30 September 2026 (report on the industry figures)
Shipyards
Azimut becomes a partner of Ferrari Hypersail
A modified Azimut Fly 72 will tow the prototype to around 30 knots in the first tests and help it onto its foils. She is six tonnes lighter and has twice the power.
Source: Pressmare · 1 October 2026 (according to the shipyard)
Oceanco brings Draak to Fort Lauderdale
The 92.9-metre yacht has been rebuilt for research and now carries a decompression chamber for six people, the first on an Oceanco yacht.
Source: Pressmare · 30 September 2026 (according to the shipyard)
Rossinavi shows the 53-metre Heed
Ahead of the owner’s suite lies a private pool with a counter-current system. The yacht is all aluminium.
Source: Pressmare · 29 September 2026 (according to the shipyard)
Bering and RMK build expedition yachts together
Bering contributes design and client relations, RMK the yard and its experience with ice and polar classes.
Source: Bering Yachts, press release via Pressmare · 2 October 2026
Suppliers
Rossini builds a crew house in Pesaro
Around €2m goes into a 38-metre building in the port’s refit area. It is due to be finished on 1 October 2027.
Source: Pressmare · 29 September 2026 (according to the shipyard)
Shows & Events
Sardinia Boat Show moves to Olbia
The island’s show is now called the Sardinia Boat Show and takes place from 29 May to 6 June 2027 in Olbia.
Source: Pressmare · 2 October 2026 (according to the organiser)
Dates
- Olympic Yacht Show, Lavrio: 15–18 October 2026. Olympic Yacht Show via Pressmare
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: 28 October–1 November 2026. Pressmare
- METSTRADE, RAI Amsterdam: 17–19 November 2026. METSTRADE via Pressmare
Comment
The figures from Genoa show two markets: large yachts are growing, smaller boats are weakening. For buyers of smaller boats that can mean good prices and short delivery times. For large yachts, planning early remains the key.
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