Refitting in America: What Owners and Captains Should Take From RefitX at FLIBS 2026
FLIBS is giving yacht refit its own stage. Three RefitX panels in the Yacht Builders Tent, Oct. 28–29, cover running a refit without surprises, South Florida’s yard capacity, and why so many big refits still leave the U.S. Here’s what owners, captains and managers should listen for.
The Owner’s FLIBS Checklist: 30 Days Out
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opens October 28. Here’s what to get done before then, whether you’re selling, moving your boat, looking for crew work, or just walking the docks.
Every Party at FLIBS 2026: The Complete Boat Show Week Guide
Every party, gala and crew night at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 — The Yacht Edit × Bluewater × Roccabella launch, The Shorely’s all-week after party, Yachtstock, the Captains & Crew Appreciation Party and more. Free, ticketed, invite-only, and how to get in. Throwing one? Send it to us.
Monaco Yacht Show opens tomorrow — Sally’s Port Hercule cheat sheet
Monaco Yacht Show opens Wednesday at Port Hercule. Sally’s no-brochure cheat sheet: the Wednesday Dockside trap, real ticket prices, fleet notes, and why this isn’t FLIBS with a French accent.
Super Yacht Americas 2026: Mare Forum’s Morning Think-Tank During FLIBS Week
The 7th Super Yacht Americas by Mare Forum lands Oct 28, 2026, at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel—executive dialogue on strategy, tech, and ops while FLIBS week brings decision-makers to town. Speakers TBA.
IBEX 2026 in Tampa: Where Builders Decide What Yachts Will Run
North America’s leading technical trade show for boatbuilders returns Oct 6–8, 2026 (pre-conference Oct 5) in Tampa—730+ exhibitors, Next-Gen Power & Performance, AI systems, and a Metstrade pathway into the U.S. market.
NMEA Conference & Expo 2026: Marine Electronics Week on Lake Ray Hubbard
The only major trade event 100% focused on marine electronics returns Sep 28–Oct 2, 2026, at Hilton Rockwall/Dallas Lakefront—installer certs, NMEA 2000/OneNet courses, and sessions on AI at the helm, lithium, and cloud convergence.