BE PART OF IT!
23 MAY 2026
World Boating Day brings together shipyards, marinas, designers, museums, education institutions or any other boating organisations around the world to showcase the craft, innovation and lifestyle that define boating – and to invite everyone on board.
Local events on the global stage
For a shipyard, design studio, sailing school, marina, or any other leisure boating organisation, World Boating Day presents an opportunity to join forces as an industry and with the wider leisure boating community, organising local events that make waves for a global cause.
BENEFITS
Elevate
your
influence
Showcase your expertise and innovations to the world. Open your doors to the people, reinforcing your company’s mission and activities while fostering a stronger connection with the global yachting community.
Inspire
the next
generation
Shape the industry’s future by engaging with students and highlighting diverse career paths, igniting passion and interest among the next generation of maritime professionals.
Foster meaningful engagement with media
Break down stereotypes and misconceptions about the industry by providing an inside look at your operations, the people behind them, and the unique experiences offered by leisure boating.
OUR AMBASSADORS
Luke McCaul
Australia Ambassador
Filippo Ceragioli
Italy Ambassador
Julia Riedmeier
Germany Ambassador
Andrea Tagliaferro
USA Ambassador
Liz Schmidt
USA Ambassador
Oğuz Bilgin
Turkey Ambassador
Marina Jarniat
France Ambassador
Nikusia Kooijmans
Netherlands Ambassador
Open your doors
As a participant, you will have the freedom to choose the nature of your planned activities for the weekend, whether this involves opening up to the general public and local community or opting for client-focused, press and online events.
Here are some ideas for what your day might entail:
Organise your event!
Access the Participant Area to unlock essential resources, share the details of your event, and kickstart the planning for this exciting day.