26 - 27 November 2026
Durban | South Africa
The Indian Ocean enters the international yachting conversation.
YARE ON TOUR
YARE beyond Italy
YARE On Tour extends the international network and experience of YARE beyond its traditional home in Tuscany, creating new opportunities for dialogue between established yachting markets and emerging destinations.
The project connects captains, shipyards, refit specialists, marine companies, ports, institutions and international stakeholders around the development of new yachting routes and destinations.
DURBAN
From port of call to yachting destination
What makes an international yachting destination?
Infrastructure, Technical capability, Services, Logistic, Skills, International connections.
And a reason to stay.
Durban already has many of these building blocks.
The Durban Yachting Destination Symposium brings the right people together to discuss what comes next.
Why Durban?
A destination with the infrastructure, industry and connectivity to develop its role in the international yachting landscape.
01
Port
A major maritime gateway on the Indian Ocean, with existing port infrastructure and ambitions to develop its role in the superyacht market.
02
Industry
An established manufacturing base and industrial skills that can support the development of marine and technical services.
03
Logistics
International connectivity and access to the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone.
04
Destination
Coastline, culture, nature and travel experiences capable of extending the value of a yacht’s stay beyond the port.
The Durban Yachting Destination Symposium
A strategic forum bringing together international yachting professionals, local industry, ports, institutions and destination stakeholders to explore Durban’s potential as an international yachting destination.
From stop-over to stay-over
How can Durban evolve from a port of call into a destination where yachts, owners and crew choose to stay?
Industrialisation of the Durban Port
Exploring opportunities for infrastructure, investment and the development of maritime activities.
Bridging skills and standards
Connecting local artisanal and technical skills with international superyacht standards.
Who will be there?
A diverse and international audience united by a shared interest in the development of new yachting routes and destinations.
Superyacht captains and yacht professionals
Shipyards and refit specialists
Marine equipment and service companies
Ports and marina representatives
CEOs and technical directors
Investors and financial stakeholders
Public institutions
International associations and clusters
Media and industry opinion leaders
Programme
One Destination.
A new yachting conversation.
ARRIVAL & WELCOME
International guests arrive in Durban.
An informal welcome evening will introduce delegates to the city and provide the first opportunity to meet local institutions and project partners.
Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
DURBAN: THE LOCAL VISION
Infrastructure. Industry. Investment.
A full day dedicated to understanding what Durban already has and what could support its future development as a superyacht destination.
Durban Port
A first-hand view of existing port infrastructure and future opportunities for superyacht activity.
Industrial & Manufacturing Capacity
Exploring Durban’s manufacturing capability, transferable technical skills and potential links with the marine supply chain.
Dube TradePort & International Logistics
An introduction to Durban’s international logistics infrastructure, connectivity and business environment.
INTERNATIONAL YACHTING DIALOGUE
The core Symposium day.
OFFICIAL OPENING
Institutional welcome and international keynote.
PANEL – The New Geographies of Yachting
Mediterranean meets Indian Ocean
PANEL – Refit, Service & Port Infrastructure
What Africa Needs
DURBAN DECLARATION
A closing discussion defining priorities and opportunities for Durban’s future development as a yachting destination.
PRESS & MEDIA SESSION
GALA DINNER
A networking evening bringing together international guests, institutions, industry representatives and partners.
SOUTH AFRICA EXPERIENCE
Beyond the harbour
A curated experience reserved for the international VIP delegation, providing another perspective on South Africa as a destination.
Programme details to be announced.
DEPARTURES
Assisted departure programme for international guests.
Why participate?
Discover
Explore Durban's maritime infrastructure, industry and destination potential.
Connect
Meet international professionals, local industry and key stakeholders.
Understand
Gain first-hand insight into the port, shipyards, logistics and local capabilities.
Engage
Join the conversation around the future of Durban as a yachting destination.
Experience
Discover South Africa beyond the harbour.
Register your interest
Interested in attending the Durban Yachting Destination Symposium?
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Become a partner
Join the Durban Yachting Destination Symposium as a partner and connect your organisation with an international network of yachting professionals, industry leaders, institutions and stakeholders.
Our team will contact you to discuss available partnership opportunities.
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