Les Nauticales – La Mer Passionnément

The 2026 edition of Les Nauticales offers a dynamic and ambitious programme, designed to reflect every dimension of the Mediterranean world: environment, innovation, economy, sport, culture, and heritage transmission. Created in the early 2000s, Les Nauticales has established itself as one of the Mediterranean’s most essential boating events.

Eberths.com invites you to embark on a six-day journey of discovery, featuring themed highlights and a daily schedule packed with engaging events and activities. With over twenty years of tradition, this major event has become a celebrated experience that continues to grow year after year.
Since its launch, the show has continued to grow and strengthen its identity: a floating boat show, open and accessible, focused on innovation and deeply connected to its region.

Held in La Ciotat, an iconic port along the Mediterranean coastline, the event quickly became one of the key moments of the French boating season. Today, it is widely regarded as one of France’s leading in-water boat shows, traditionally marking the official opening of the season.

The 2026 edition represents an important step forward in the evolution of the show, with several key developments:

★ An in-water boat show even more open to real-life sea trials and on-water testing.
★ A redesigned offering with a broader range of boats: sailboats, catamarans, motorboats, electric boats, premium yachts, pre-owned vessels, and charter options.
★ A renewed focus on sustainable boating, driven by technological innovation and low-carbon propulsion systems.
★ An expanded conference programme featuring sailors, explorers, experts, and industry professionals, addressing topics such as the blue economy and the maritime transition.
★ An edition designed to serve as a true hub for networking, business opportunities, hands-on experiences, and discovery.

Patron of the 2026 Edition: Isabelle Autissier
For an edition shaped around the theme of “The Sea, Passionately,” it was only natural to choose a figure who embodies passion, commitment, and a deep connection to the Mediterranean.
Isabelle Autissier, the first woman to complete a solo round-the-world sailing race, and honorary president of WWF France, is one of those rare individuals who carries the sea as both a legacy and a responsibility—an enduring horizon for future generations.