Calendar of nautical events

Dive into the world of boating with our dedicated calendar of maritime events across Northern Europe. Whether you are a sailing enthusiast, a regatta lover, curious about maritime traditions, or a fan of boating shows, this page is your essential guide to not miss a thing.

From boat shows and coastal festivals to tall ship gatherings and maritime exhibitions, discover all the latest news about the events that mark the year in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. Prepare your agenda and set sail for a total immersion in the world of the sea.

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January

boot DüsseldorfInternational boat show in Düsseldorf, GermanyJanuary 18–26
London Boat ShowBoat show in London, UKJanuary 10–19

February

RYA Dinghy ShowDinghy-focused show in Farnborough, UKFebruary 22–23
HISWA Amsterdam In-Water Boat ShowBoat show in Amsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 26–March 1

March

Antwerp Boat ShowBoat show in Antwerp, BelgiumMarch 7–15
Southampton International Boat Show (preparations)Preparatory events and announcements, UKOngoing

April

Palma Superyacht ShowSuperyacht show in Palma, Spain (with strong British and Northern European participation)April 24–27
Dutch Water Week (preparations)Olympic-class sailing and water sports week in Almere, NetherlandsSeptember 17–21 (preparations in April)
Copenhagen SailTall ship gathering in Copenhagen, DenmarkVariable dates, usually in summer

May

Cowes Spring ClassicsClassic yacht regatta in Cowes, UKMay 16–18
Sneekweek (preparations)Europe’s largest inland sailing event in Sneek, NetherlandsAugust 1–7 (preparations in May)
British Classic WeekClassic yacht regatta in Cowes, UKJuly 6–11 (announcements in May)

June

German Classics LaboeClassic yacht regatta in Laboe, GermanyAugust 14–17
Falmouth Classics RegattaClassic yacht regatta in Falmouth, UKJune 12–15
Kieler WocheKiel Week, the world’s largest sailing event, GermanyJune 21–29
Dutch Classic Yacht RegattaClassic yacht regatta in the NetherlandsVariable dates, often in June

July

Cowes WeekUK’s largest regatta, Isle of WightAugust 2–8
Tall Ships Races 2025Tall Ships Race: Le Havre (FR) → Dunkirk (FR) → Aberdeen (UK) → Kristiansand (NO) → Esbjerg (DK)Starts July 4, arrives in Esbjerg in August
Fyn RundtRegatta around the island of Funen, DenmarkVariable dates, often early July

August

SneekweekEurope’s largest inland sailing event in Sneek, NetherlandsAugust 1–7
SAIL AmsterdamGrand maritime festival in Amsterdam, NetherlandsAugust 20–24
Salcombe Yacht Club RegattaRegatta and nautical festival in Salcombe, UKAugust 3–8
Falmouth Sailing WeekRegatta and festivities in Falmouth, UKAugust 10–16

September

Southampton International Boat ShowBoat show in Southampton, UKSeptember 12–21
Dutch Water WeekOlympic-class sailing and water sports week in Almere, NetherlandsSeptember 17–21
Monaco Yacht ShowLuxury yacht show in Monaco (international participation)September 24–27
Les Voiles d’AntibesClassic yacht regatta in Antibes, France (international event)September 27–October 5

October

Amsterdam International Boat ShowBoat show in Amsterdam, NetherlandsVariable dates, often October/November
PSP Southampton Boat ShowUsed boat and accessories show in Southampton, UKOctober 10–19

November

METSTRADEProfessional trade show for the marine industry in Amsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 18–20
London Yacht ShowLuxury yacht show in London, UKVariable dates, often in November

December

Christmas Boat ParadesIlluminated boat parades (London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen)Throughout the holiday season
New Year’s Eve SailNew Year’s gatherings and regattas (UK, Netherlands, Denmark)December 31