ancora YACHTFESTIVAL is regarded as one of the most prominent Baltic in-water boat trade fairs. The B2C event highlights the novelties in yachting and water sports sectors and, every year, transforms the German harbour Neustadt in Holstein into an exciting sailing spot. Professionals and enthusiasts worlwide come to benefit from the water adventures, offers and direct sales opportunities on the yachts and boats on display. The eagerly anticipated 2025 edition will occur from 23 to 25 May 2025 at the exquisite ancora Marina.
In-Water Boat Show 2025 will showcase over 160 yachts and boats and over 100 pagodas directly in the water. Other products and services featured will include motor and motor systems, equipment and accessories, corporate services, and consumer goods and services.
Hanseboot Ancora Boat Show, as previously known, will offer an extensive side program designed to cater to the audience’s tastes and needs. Various workshops, expert talks, and live demonstrations will be provided, as well as motor boating, wooden boat building and surfing courses. Entertainment activities for children and taster sailing will be another attractive part of the show program.
ancora YACHTFESTIVAL 2025 is a must-visit event for everyone professionally involved or keen on yachting and water sports. If you plan a business trip to Neustadt in Holstein and need accommodation, ExpoBeds can assist you. Once you share more details regarding your busines travel needs, we will prepare and send you a customised quote with hotels near ancora Marina.
Information
ancora YACHTFESTIVAL is a well-established platform for professionals and yacht lovers to meet and explore the newest developments in the sailing industry regarding yachts, boats, pagodas, yachting equipment, and more.
Under the motto More yacht, more life, one of the largest German in-water boat shows has acknowledged its fame for displaying yachts and boats in their natural water environment at the Baltic harbour of Neustadt in Holstein.
To organise such an exciting event with additional interactive activities, shows, and entertainment, ancora YACHTFESTIVAL co-operates with various motorsport and sailing associations and clubs.
Who can you meet there
The German In-Water Boat Show draws significant attention and attracts water sports and sailing enthusiasts who come to the show to meet in person with leading business owners and equipment suppliers. The boat exhibitors can benefit from displaying their cutting-edge products directly on sail, thus ensuring a unique customer experience.
Face-to-face interactions, hands-on activities, and taster sailing allow the audience of more than 17,000 visitors to experience real pleasure during their ancora YACHTFESTIVAL’s participation.
Among the ancora YACHTFESTIVAL participants are shipyards like the Riva Ariston, the Beneteau, Yamaha Motor’s marine division, and many more.
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| Visitors | 17,000 |
Quick info
| Organiser: | Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH |
| Also called: | In-Water Boat Show 2025 |
| Founded: | 2010 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | ancora YACHTFESTIVAL 2026 |
| Sectors: | Boats | Boat accessories | Shipbuilding | Port equipment | Offshore technology |
| Website: | ancora YACHTFESTIVAL official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
ancora YACHTFESTIVAL at a glance:
- 160+ yachts and boats
- 100+ pagodas
- 17,000+ visitors
- previously known as: Hanseboot Ancora Boat Show
Next editions
ancora YACHTFESTIVAL 2026
ancora Marina
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