Hi everyone,

The Summer holidays are here and that means it time to make time to get out on the water and enjoy your boat!

I certainly will be. I’m heading out with the family to the Balearics shortly, cruising on our newly purchased Princess F55 - which should be perfect for our trip. We’ll be sharing a video in September - so watch this space!

After that, it’s full throttle into boat-show season.

First Stop: Cannes Yachting Festival and this year... I’m going!

I’m particularly excited because I’ll be representing Fairline at the Cannes Yachting Festival (9-14 Sept 2025) for the first time.

Cannes, according to their website, is the leading in-water boat show in Europe. It features nearly 700 boats and over 600 exhibitors spread across the Old Port and Port Canto.

There’s a brand-new marina at Port Canto just for new motor boats up to 42ft. It’s right between the sailing and brokerage zones, packed with around 170 boats - most in the water.
If you're into sleek, modern 26–42ft boats, this could be the place to be.

I’ve heard the show is great fun (my brother says boozy), and I’m really looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about!

So, loads to see, loads to love. Swing by and say Hi if you visit the show.

Then it’s back to the UK: Southampton International Boat Show

After Cannes, I’ll be back for one of our biggest events of the year - Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS) which runs 19-28 Sept.

This is held, as always, at Mayflower Park, and it is the UK’s flagship boat show. It's always a brilliant event for serious buyers, families, and anyone who loves being around boats.

This year, the show features a fresh new layout, a Boating Academy, a live water stage, and the Shipyard entertainment area with live music and food.

What We’re Bringing to SIBS 2025

We’re showcasing an incredible line-up of Fairline boats this year, including:

Fairline F//LINE 33
New Fairline Targa 40
Fairline Targa 45 Open
Fairline Targa 45 GT
Fairline Targa 50 Edition One
New Fairline Squadron 58 the big one - with beach club balconies, a stunning flybridge, and a smart 3 cabin layout, this model sets a new standard for luxury cruising.

I’ll be there throughout the show, so please let me know if you want to take a look around any of these stunning boats.

We also have stands on Williams, Sea Ray, Parker & Kawasaki.

Save the dates

Cannes Yachting Festival: 914 Sept 2025 Vieux Port & Port Canto
Southampton International Boat Show: 1928 Sept 2025 Mayflower Park


Planning to attend?
Drop me a message - either via email, WhatsApp or on LinkedIn - and I’ll make sure you’ve got all the info you need to make the most of your visit.

Looking forward to seeing you there!


James Barke
Managing Director, Boats.co.uk