The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, scheduled from 8 to 13 September 2026, is one of the most important events for sailing. The Spazio Vela, dedicated to new boats and more than 10 meters, will host 120 monohulls and multihulls, with eleven world debuts among the most anticipated models. The event, which will take place in Port Canto, confirms the central role of sailing within the festival, with an offer that combines innovation, comfort and performance. Among the most important news is the ICE 80 Blue Water Sport, designed by ICE Yachts in collaboration with Felci Yacht Design, which represents the entrance of the Italian shipyard in the segment of the great luxury sailing boats.
Eleven world debuts for contemporary sailing
The Spazio Vela 2026 presents eleven preview models, including the 24 meters ICE 80 Blue Water Sport, the 26,2 meters Grand Soleil 80 Plus Long Cruise and the 25,55 meters Swan 80-301. Each project represents an evolution of current design philosophies, with a focus on comfort, performance and innovation. The selection also includes 13.42 meters Aquila 45 Sail, 14.92 meters Fountaine Pajot FP48 and 12.97 meters Leopard 43, all characterized by modern design and advanced technologies. The variety of models, ranging from mono boats to catamarans, reflects the diversity of shipowners' needs and the continuous evolution of the sector.
The Grand Soleil 80 Plus Long Cruise combines high performance with a bright interior design and a clear separation between guest spaces and those reserved for crew. At the same time, the Leopard 43 stands out for its sportiness and its ability to offer comfort without sacrificing performance. At the same time, the Fountaine Pajot FP48 introduces solar panels and ODSea+ technology to increase energy autonomy, demonstrating that sustainability is an increasingly central theme in the industry.
A privileged observatory for international sailing
The Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 is a privileged observatory to understand the trends of the sailing industry. With eleven world debuts and 120 units in Port Canto, the event offers an articulated photograph of the evolution of contemporary cruise sailing. From ICE 80 Blue Water Sport to the new catamarans of Aquila, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, Lagoon and Windelo, passing through the large monohulls of AMEL, CNB, Grand Soleil, YYachts and Nautor Swan, the exhibition offers a complete overview of the current innovations.
The selection also includes the 16.24-metre Windelo 55 Sport, which confirms the sports setting of the French brand, with a generous sail plan and elongated carbon drifts. These examples represent only a part of the selection, which also includes models like the CNB 62, designed to be run with a reduced crew, and the New Y7, which focuses on performance, simplicity and discreet luxury. The variety of models, ranging from mono boats to catamarans, reflects the diversity of shipowners' needs and the continuous evolution of the sector.
The distribution of the spaces, as in the case of Lagoon 47, is designed to promote the circulation between the different areas of the boat, creating a convivial and functional environment. The Windelo 55 Sport, finally, confirms the sporty setting of the French brand, with a generous sail plan and elongated carbon drifts, to achieve a balance between speed and comfort. These examples represent only a part of the selection, which also includes models like the CNB 62, designed to be run with a reduced crew, and the New Y7, which focuses on performance, simplicity and discreet luxury.