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May 2025 – Spring Yacht Market Update and Event Recap

May 28th, 2025

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The Palma International Boat Show and Superyacht Village is a fantastic event that heralds the start of each new yachting season.

This year’s event was larger and better attended than in 2024. We showcased two brokerage superyachts — the Oyster 82 BILL AND ME and the Marten 80 NIMROD — both of which were beautifully presented for the occasion. Sunny Palma provided a fantastic setting to connect with yacht owners, buyers, and industry colleagues, all set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean’s premier yachting hub. ^ Brokers Andrew Fairbrass, Simon Turner, Sue Grant and Henk Sijbranda pictured above.

At Berthon’s HQ in Lymington, we recently hosted the World Cruising Club’s Bluewater Day in partnership with World Cruising. This annual event offers delegates the opportunity to attend informative seminars, explore yachts that have completed bluewater passages, and meet their experienced crews. A curated selection of bluewater yachts for sale was also available. It was a pleasure to welcome Peter and Jeanie Houghton from Berthon USA, who joined the UK team for this special day to share insights and connect with fellow sailors preparing for their ARC passages and beyond.

Alan McIlroy and Richard Baldwin from the Berthon Solaris Yachts team have been delivering new yachts in Aquileia, before heading to the Solaris Cup in Porto Rotondo, taking place from 29th May to 1st June. This iconic event brings Solaris owners together for friendly racing and hospitality, while also giving prospective owners the chance to explore the fleet and get out on the water. Meanwhile, on the Solaris Power side, Robert Steadman has just delivered a Solaris Power 40 Open — a yacht that is sure to turn heads in her new home waters of Greece.

Berthon Scandinavia have been equally busy, delivering a range of brokerage yachts to new owners in time for the Swedish summer — from Hallberg-Rassys, Malös, and Sweden Yachts to Najads and beyond.

Have you seen our Berthon Yacht Market Report for 2025? It’s now fully digital and available to view on our website. Explore the Berthon Yacht Market Report 2025 online today.

And do not miss the adjoining Berthon Collection.

To order a hard copy please contact listings@berthon.co.uk.

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