ÉDITION 2025
Review of the 2025 exhibition
A Successful First Edition for the Paris Nautic Show!
For its grand return, the Paris Nautic Show attracted nearly 40,000 visitors between 26 and 30 November, confirming the high expectations of both the public and professionals alike.
From this very first edition, the event has established itself as a unifying gathering for the entire nautical industry and community.
A massive commitment from the French nautical industry
Manufacturers, equipment suppliers, distributors, tourism operators, innovators and service providers: the industry responded with a very high level of involvement. This widespread mobilisation enabled the show to offer a comprehensive range of products and services that reflected the dynamism of French boating and the excellence of its industry.
A highly qualified audience, driving the market
Exhibitors highlighted the quality of visitors, who were largely experienced enthusiasts, boat owners and prospective buyers. Discussions revealed a keen interest in purchasing boats, sustainable innovations and the navigation solutions of tomorrow.
One try already converted: heading for 2026
The success of this edition is already reflected in:
- a trade fair that confirms its place in the market: business and sales were clearly on the agenda from this first edition onwards,
- the re-registration of all exhibitors for 2025,
- an evident enthusiasm among new entrants, encountered in the aisles and eager to join the 2026 edition,
- the collective desire to make the Paris Nautic Show an unmissable annual highlight.
Strong institutional support
The Paris Nautic Show would like to extend its warmest thanks to Catherine Chabaud, Minister for Maritime Affairs, for her visit and her support for the launch of this new edition.
Her extensive experience in the maritime world, unanimously recognised by industry players, has greatly contributed to enhancing the profile of this first edition.
The show would also like to acknowledge the support of the Vendée department and the Vendée Globe, represented by Alain Leboeuf and his team, whose involvement reinforces the presence of major ocean races at the heart of the show, as well as the Finistère department, which opened the first day of the Paris Nautic Show.
Finally, we would like to thank the organisers of the major ocean racing events — Route du Rhum, Transat Café L’Or and Solitaire du Figaro — for their presence and constructive discussions during the event.
Inspiring figures and live highlights
The show would like to extend its warmest thanks to Yannick Bestaven, patron of this first edition and winner of the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe, for his involvement throughout the event. His interactions with the public and his participation in various events brought a human and inspiring dimension to the Paris Nautic Show.
The show also wishes to thank the skippers involved in the race, who shared live, during the holidays broadcast on stage, their daily life on board and their sailing experiences.
Finally, we welcome the official opening of the show by Mrs. Annette Roux, President of the Bénéteau Foundation, and Mr. Daniel Baal, President of Crédit Mutuel and CIC, a highlight that marked the launch of this first edition and demonstrated the support of the leading figures in nautical activities and its institutions.
