Six UK debuts lead sailing yachts at Swanwick Yachting Showcase

Several new models from Beneteau, Dufour and Jeanneau are among the extensive sail and catamaran lineup at the inaugural Swanwick Yachting Showcase, due to open this week on 19 September, and run to 27 September.

The Beneteau Oceanis 47, Oceanis 52 and First 30, Dufour 54, and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415 and 455 will all make their UK debuts at the nine-day showcase, forming part of a sailing lineup that includes multiple models from Dufour, Bavaria, Jeanneau and Beneteau, alongside sailing catamarans from Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Excess and Bali.

The yachts on show are available to view by appointment.

Swanwick Yachting Showcase will take place at Swanwick Marina on the River Hamble, UK, and offers buyers a boutique style of on-water boating event. The showcase (conceived through a collaboration of yacht sales and brokerage businesses based at Swanwick Marina) is being held at the same time as the Southampton International Boat Show, a topic MIN explored with the show participants earlier this year.

Six new sailing yachts come to the UK market

Four Dufour sailing yachts – the Dufour 37, 41, 44 and 54 – will be on display, with the Dufour 54 making its UK debut.

Three Beneteau sailing yachts – the First 30, Oceanis 47 and Oceanis 52 – will each make their UK debut, giving buyers the opportunity to explore three of the latest additions to the Beneteau sailing range during the same visit.

Jeanneau will be represented by three Sun Odyssey models – the 350, 415 and 455, with the latter two making their UK debuts.

Four Bavaria sailing yachts – the Cruiser 37, C38, C46 and C50 – complete the monohull line-up, while buyers considering a sailing catamaran can explore the Lagoon 51, Fountaine Pajot FP41 and Excess 11, together with a Bali sailing catamaran.

The lineup affords buyers the opportunity to compare several models within individual ranges as well as explore different brands, sizes and configurations.

Chris Warwick, managing director of Universal Yachting, the UK distributor for Dufour Yachts, says:

“With thousands of sailing enthusiasts heading to Southampton this September, serious buyers have a real opportunity to make the most of their time here on the South Coast.

“With eight sailing brands on display, buyers can compare a wide range of options. For Dufour, that means moving from the 37 through the 41 and 44 to the 54, spending proper time onboard and seeing how the space, layout and possibilities change as you move through the range.

“This is about much more than simply looking at boats. Dedicated appointments give us time to talk properly about how someone wants to sail, what they need from their next yacht and the options available to them. For the right buyer, those conversations can move very quickly from comparison to the practicalities of ownership.”

Universal Yachting has just been named UK distributor for French motorboat builder Rhéa Marine. The new partnership will see the Rhéa 23 Origine also make its UK debut at the Swanwick Yachtiny Showcase.

The sailing fleet forms part of a wider line-up of more than 50 new and brokerage yachts across sail and power expected at Swanwick Marina during the nine-day showcase.

New Sun Odyssey models make their UK debut

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415 and 455 will be among the newest yachts to see at Swanwick, with both making their UK debuts with Sea Ventures.

The Sun Odyssey 415 is arriving from France ahead of the Showcase and will be presented alongside the Sun Odyssey 350 and larger 455, giving prospective owners the opportunity to explore three models from the range during the same visit.

Appointment-led Swanwick Yachting Showcase

The Swanwick Yachting Showcase has been created around dedicated appointments, giving prospective buyers time onboard the yachts they are actively considering and direct access to experienced sales teams and brand specialists.

Carl Livett of MiCats, the UK dealer for Fountaine Pajot, says:

“This type of event gives us the time and space to have meaningful conversations with genuine prospective boat buyers in a relaxed, focused environment. It allows us to better understand each client’s needs, answer their questions, and provide a more personal experience than is often possible at a busy boat show.”

MiCats will also be offering sea trials following the Showcase aboard the Fountaine Pajot FP41 and FP44 for clients ready to take the next step in their purchasing journey, providing the opportunity to experience the catamarans on the water before making a final decision.

More than 50 yachts at Swanwick Showcase

Power buyers will also find models from brands including Bavaria, Beneteau, Regal, Greenline, Prestige, Bluegame and Sanlorenzo, ensuring the wider Showcase offers significant choice across both sail and power.

The inaugural Swanwick Yachting Showcase is presented by Ancasta International Boat Sales, Clipper Marine, MiCats, Sea Ventures and Universal Yachting, all based at Swanwick Marina.

Find out how to book appointments and access further information on the Swanwick Yachting Showcase website.