A worldwide celebration of boating and the people behind it.
🌍 What is World Boating Day and Why Should You Care?
World Boating Day is a global celebration that puts the spotlight on the people behind the scenes of leisure boating, the crew, craftsmen, creatives, and companies shaping the industry from the inside out.
Whether you're onboard, behind a brand, in a shipyard, or on the docks, this is your moment to be seen, be celebrated, and connect with the global boating community.
🔹 Why It Matters:
It’s the 2nd annual international celebration of leisure boating and superyachting.
It’s for everyone in the industry — crew, marinas, shipyards, brokers, builders, and brands.
No formalities, no fees — it’s free, flexible, and made for you.
Events can be public or private, big or small, local or online.
💡 Why You Should Participate:
✅ Celebrate your career and the lifestyle you’ve built
✅ Connect with fellow yachting professionals and future partners
✅ Gain global visibility through YachtieWorld and the World Boating Day media campaign
✅ Inspire others through your story, your event, or even a simple video
✅ Highlight your brand, crew, or purpose in a way that gets discovered
✅ Be part of something global that unites the boating world in one powerful day
🎥 What You Can Do:
Host your own event - Learn more
Create a short reel describing “what boating means to you.”
Invite friends, guests, or crew to share their stories.
Wave with your team and tag #WaveForBoating.
⚓️ This May 24th, show the world what boating really looks like — from your point of view.
Be seen. Be proud. Be part of it.
"Behind every boat, there is a heart full of love."
– 2024 participant
HOW TO JOIN
Whether you're a crew member, a shipyard, a school, or a yachting entrepreneur, anyone in the leisure boating space can participate.
You may:
Organize an event (onboard, online, or on land)
Collaborate through content, reels, and storytelling #WaveForBoating
Showcase what boating means to you
Please tag the accounts: @worldboatingday and @yachtieworld if you will upload your entry to your social media accounts.
Hashtags To Use: #WorldBoatingDay #WaveforBoating #Celebrateboating #Yachtieworld
Example events/ activities:
Yacht crew Q&A sessionsBehind-the-scenes shipyard toursDesign-your-own-yacht workshopsMarina cook-offs & music jamsSailing knot contestsStudent open daysGlobal collaborative Reels (like YachtieWorld’s!)
World Boating Day is led by passionate industry leaders who believe in the future of yachting, innovation, and inclusion.
Contacts:
Laurie Foulon — Community Manager
Dilan Sarac — Executive Director