Boating World to Participate in African Boating Conference 2025

Boating World, the leading importer of luxury motor yachts, catamarans, and sailing boats in Sub-Saharan Africa, is proud to announce its participation in the African Boating Conference 2025, taking place 21–22 October at The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

The conference, the continent’s premier business-to-business event for the recreational boating industry, provides a platform for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the growth of Africa’s domestic boating market and explore opportunities to develop the superyacht sector.

Suzanne Levy to Co-Panel Key Session on Africa’s Domestic Boating Potential

Boating World co-founder Suzanne Levy will co-panel the session “A Grounded Exploration of the Real-World Barriers to Domestic Market Growth and Broader Participation in Boating Across Africa.” She will be joined by:

• Moderator: Colleen Jacka – Founding Editor, Maritime Review Africa
• Panellists:
• Debbie James – National Boating Manager, SAMSA
• Melvin Victor – Marine General Manager, Yamaha South Africa
• Stuart Loxton – Director, Motor and Sail Investment Yachts

The panel will examine the unique challenges shaping boating growth in Africa, including cultural nuances, ageing boating demographics, affordability, and market accessibility. Discussions will focus on strategies to expand participation and unlock the African continent’s domestic boating potential, offering insights into strengthening the region’s recreational boating ecosystem.

Unlocking Superyacht Investment Opportunities Across Africa

Boating World is strategically positioned to capitalise on the growing superyacht interest in African waters, having facilitated the sale of numerous luxury yachts across Sub-Saharan Africa and its surrounding islands.

Cape Town’s emergence as a global superyacht hub, attracting increasing numbers of visiting yachts due to its natural beauty, rich marine life, and world-class harbour and ship repair infrastructure, is reinforced by Boating World’s ability to service superyacht investors from across the continent.

As the official representative of the Azimut | Benetti Group, the world’s leading yacht manufacturer, Boating World—co-founded and led by Suzanne and Derrick Levy—provides investors with access to motor yachts ranging from the mid-30-metre range up to around 108 metres. Together, they ensure that this strategic partnership delivers unparalleled value, allowing clients to secure luxury yachts with the benefit of local expertise, comprehensive after-sales service, and global credibility.

“We are excited to contribute to the African Boating Conference 2025,” said Suzanne Levy, Co-Founder of Boating World. “It’s a chance to address the real-world barriers to boating participation and collaborate with industry leaders on solutions that will strengthen Africa’s recreational boating sector.”

Join Boating World at ABC 2025

Boating World invites all attendees to meet us at African Boating Conference 2025 to explore investment opportunities, and connect in shaping the future of Africa’s boating industry.

Book your attendance africanboatingconference.com