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SCIBS has long been the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential on-water boat show — and 2026 promises to raise the bar again. Across the precincts, visitors can expect the latest marine innovation, premium yachts and powerboats, cutting-edge technology, gourmet food, live entertainment and a festival atmosphere designed for seasoned boat owners, first-time buyers and families alike.
With tickets going on sale in February 2026, demand is expected to be strong. Subscribers will receive early alerts and access to exclusive offers, making it worth getting on the list early.
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03-03-2026
SCIBS has long been the Southern Hemisphere’s most influential on-water boat show — and 2026 promises to raise the bar again. Across the precincts, visitors can expect the latest marine innovation, premium yachts and powerboats, cutting-edge technology, gourmet food, live entertainment and a festival atmosphere designed for seasoned boat owners, first-time buyers and families alike.
With tickets going on sale in February 2026, demand is expected to be strong. Subscribers will receive early alerts and access to exclusive offers, making it worth getting on the list early.
03-03-2026
There’s nothing quite like the moment your bow slices into open water. The hum of an engine or the snap of canvas in the breeze, a horizon that stretches forever, and the promise of adventure ahead. For some, a yacht is luxury. For others, it’s freedom itself. But whether you’re a veteran skipper or a newcomer to saltwater life, choosing the right yacht is a decision that shapes every mile of your voyage.
21-10-2025
Few names in Australian sailing carry as much recognition as Sean Langman. With a career that spans everything from skiffs and classic restorations to maxis and modern offshore campaigns, Langman has built a reputation for versatility, ingenuity, and relentless competitiveness. He is a sailor who never backs down from a challenge, whether that means taking on the Rolex Sydney Hobart in a home-built skiff, or rebuilding older yachts and wringing every ounce of performance out of them.
16-10-2025
It was the finish Ambrogio Beccaria had dreamed of since the start: an Italian skipper, sailing an Italian-flagged IMOCA, flying into his home waters of Genova under the glare of floodlights and the roar of a midnight crowd. After 600 hard miles, Allagrande Mapei Racing delivered the goods, claiming victory in Leg 4 of The Ocean Race Europe 2025 and proving that sometimes, yes, fairy-tales do come true.
12-09-2025
Scheveningen, The Netherlands – The 44Cup World Championship came to a close in Scheveningen after four days of relentless North Sea racing that pushed crews and boats to their limits. Spain’s Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team emerged from the storm-lashed championship with a sense of pride, perspective, and determination — walking away with a hard-earned fifth place finish in one of the most brutal races of the series.
10-09-2025