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The African Boating Conference and Cape Town Boat Show will take place in October 2025, showcasing Africa’s marine industry.

“From strategy to showcase: Africa’s marine industry unites in Cape Town” The African Boating Conference 21/22 Oct 2025 is gaining even more momentum with the revitalised Cape Town Boat Show set to follow immediately after the conference, 24/26 October, creating a powerful week-long showcase of Africa’s marine industry. The African Boating Conference, the continent’s inaugural

Superyacht Cape Town has officially announced the launch of the African Boating Conference, set to take place from 21–22 October 2025.

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Veda Pretorius, representing Superyacht Cape Town, announced today that the inaugural African Boating Conference will take place on October 21-22, 2025, at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. This inspiring venue looks out over the V&A Waterfront Marina, and from here, you can look directly into the Aquarium’s 1.7 million litre ocean exhibit while participating

Landmark event will explore opportunities within the African boating industry

Superyacht Cape Town director Veda Pretorius has confirmed the inaugural African Boating Conference is set to take place on 21-22 October 2025 at The

Veda Pretorius, representing Superyacht Cape Town, has announced that the inaugural African Boating Conference will take place on October 21-22, 2025, at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

The African Boating Conference Cape Town, South Africa, 21/22 October 2025, the premier event for the African region’s recreational boating and superyacht industry, is set to deliver cutting-edge insights and industry-defining discussions.

The two-day event will be held in Cape Town in October

The inaugural African Boating Conference Cape Town, South Africa, will be held on 21 and 22 October 2025, at the iconic V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

African Boating Conference, set for October 21-22, gathers momentum as platform to growing

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The African Boating Conference, taking place on 21–22 October 2025, has announced that Theo Loock, CEO of Robertson and Caine, South Africa’s largest and one of the world’s largest catamaran producers, will serve as a keynote speaker at the first-ever gathering of its kind on the continent. Bringing together industry leaders, marine entrepreneurs, and boating

African Boating Conference is proud to announce that Theo Loock, CEO of Robertson and Caine, South Africa’s largest and one of the world’s largest catamaran producers, will serve as a keynote speaker at first-ever gathering of its kind on the continent.

Theo Loock will provide key insights into Africa’s standing in the global boating sector

The African Boating Conference is proud to announce Anders Kurtén, Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Yachts, as a featured keynote speaker.

The African Boating Conference has announced Anders Kurtén, Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Yachts, as a featured keynote speaker at African Boating Conference. The conference will take place from 21–22 October 2025 in Cape Town, uniting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to shape the future of boating and marine infrastructure across the continent. Anders

Theo Loock, CEO of catamaran producer Robertson and Caine, has been announced as keynote speaker at the African Boating Conference, taking place on 21–22

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The Australian marine industry is no stranger to impactful industry events — just look at the continued success of ASMEX and the Marinas conference. Most recently, I have seen an increasing interest locally for a new international event: the inaugural African Boating Conference, set to take place on the 21st and 22nd of October 2025

Don’t miss the inaugral African Boating Conference in Cape Town from 21-22 October 2025. Sign up as sponsor, a speaker or a delegate now.

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The organisers of the African Boating Conference 2025, set to take place on October 21–22 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, have announced the introduction of a limited exhibition space offering, designed to elevate delegate engagement and support Africa’s growing marine economy. This strategic addition responds to strong industry interest and aims to create

Cape Town is playing host to an exciting new event later this year aimed at building on the potential of the boating sector across the African continent. Scheduled for October, the first ever African Boating Conference is a long overdue addition to the maritime calendar and focuses on a sector that is not often included in formal discussions. Maritime Review Africa spoke with organiser, Veda Pretorius, about what participants can expect and her ambitions to foster a boating ecosystem that…

The African Boating Conference 21/22 Oct 2025 is gaining even more momentum with the revitalised Cape Town Boat Show set to follow immediately after the conference, 24/26 October, creating a powerful week-long showcase of Africa’s marine industry.

Following the African Boating Conference, set for 21-22 October 2025, the Cape Town Boat Show will run from 24-26 October 2025 at the V&A Waterfront,

The African Boating Conference and Cape Town Boat Show will take place in October 2025, showcasing Africa’s marine industry.

Mel Symes speaks to Veda Pretorius about Cape Town’s role in transforming South Africa into a leading regional superyacht destination.

The African Boating Conference will take place from October 21st to 22nd 2025 creating a powerful week-long showcase of Africa’s marine industry

At the African Boating Conference this October, industry leaders will be calling for a pragmatic, inclusive approach to unlock the continent’s untapped potential as a world-class superyacht destination - where local insight, not just ambition, steers the course

As Ullman Sails celebrates 58 years of global innovation in sailmaking, the company is reinforcing its leadership position by supporting and participating in the African Boating Conference, taking place in Cape Town on 21-22 October 2025.

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Michael England will discuss how local innovation and global partnerships are influencing Africa’s role in the sailing industry

Amy MacIver, in for CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Veda Pretorius, organiser of the African Boating Conference.

Key stakeholders have been identified and preliminary discussions held

Africa’s coastal nations are redefining marine tourism and innovation. This report - anchored by a bullet-point breakdown of key countries - previews the African Boating Conference 2025 and the continent’s rise as the next global marine frontier

Madagascar and the Indian Ocean are fast emerging as some of the most exciting new frontiers in luxury tourism and superyacht exploration.

Cape Town is fast becoming a rising hub for the global superyacht industry — and with it comes a wave of opportunities for local jobs.

Industry specialists Cyril Mahfahana and Christophe Caumes will showcase the region’s superyacht potential at this year’s event in Cape Town

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SOUTH AFRICA: Despite claiming a leading position as a supplier of boats and yachts to the international market, South Africa has not been able to drive a vibrant domestic boating culture to support further growth in local boat building. Editor of Maritime Review Africa, Colleen Jacka, will moderate a panel discussion aimed at exploring the real-world barriers preventing broader African participation in boating at next month’s African Boating Conference in Cape Town. “While…

Victron Energy, a global leader in off-grid and marine energy solutions, has announced its sponsorship of the African Boating Conference, to be held 21–22 October 2025 in Cape Town. The announcement comes as the Dutch-founded company celebrates its 50th anniversary — a milestone for a brand that has become synonymous with energy independence on the

The African Boating Conference is proud to announce the support of the V&A Waterfront, one of Africa’s most iconic mixed-use destinations and a vital hub in the regional marine economy.

This month’s event brings global insights to Africa, turning international best practices into a roadmap for sustainable growth