Monaco Yacht Show 2008

The latest edition of the annual glamorous superyacht event in Monaco has been again successful. It might be the case that the ‘’smaller yacht’’ industry is having difficulties, but the ‘’BIG’’ boys still attract enough attention. After the construction activities of the new part of the Monte Carlo harbour were finished last year, the Show organisation had the possibility to display more yachts than ever before.

Superyachts are more and more finished in ‘’fancy ‘’ colours and this could be witnessed by anyone who paid attention to the sometimes beautiful paintjobs that had been done on the yachts inside the Port. The traditional colours are white and blue, but even though this is still the majority one can find all colours of the rainbow ( including metallic or pearlescent ) 
However, besides beauty there could also be seen several not so great paintjobs ( understatement ). The growth of the Super and Megayacht industry is definitely taking it’s toll and one can be concerned about the paint-quality that is being delivered in some cases. The paint issue was this year a hot topic ( maybe more than ever before )
Many of the Superyacht build every year are done with the Supernavi primer and filler system ( between 40 and 50 ), but lately more and more are finished completely with Boero’s topcoat.
Boero Supernavi decided to organise this year a smashing cocktail party on it’s stand and did this in Hawaiian style. It attracted even more visitors than expected and unfortunately this resulted in a lack of sufficient beverages of all kind. The traditional dances were a joy to see and more than one of the guest tried out his capacities on the ‘’dance-floor’’.

Also the famous ‘’Red Arrows’’ surprised the visitors of the yachtshow with a fantastic flightshow that was largely appreciated. The Red Arrows are renowned throughout the world as ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. The Team was officially formed in 1965.

All together one could speak about a very interesting Show this year and plenty of exhibitors and visitors will already look forward to next year.