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Barcelona’s Boat Show, Salon Nautico

 
Written by: John Burnham on October 30, 2014.
Category:  Features  |  2 Min Read
Beneteau lineup at Salon Nautico in Barcelona
The newly expanded Beneteau Monte Carlo models dress up the Barcelona waterfront.
Salon Nautico dock party hosted by DMM
What’s a boat show without a party? Courtesy of Pantaenius, which provided their booth space, boats.com’s parent company, Dominion Marine Media, stages a friendly affair for dealers and brokers interested in boats.com, YachtWorld, and DMM’s newest website in Spain, Cosas de Barcos.
Salon Nautico DMM editorial team
We also had the first meeting of our new editorial team in Spain. Standing with me (right) is Diego Yriarte (reviewer), Maria José Lemos Pare (editor), and José Luís de la Viña (reviewer).
Sub-tropical weather prevailed during the show, which takes over part of the inner harbor in Barcelona, Puerto Vell.
Sub-tropical weather prevailed during the show, which takes over part of the inner harbor in Barcelona, Puerto Vell.
Classics across from Salon Nautico
The old and the new were at Puerto Vell; these boats across the marina from Salon Nautico are a sampling of many classic sailboats at the yacht club, Real Club Nautico.
Bavaria Nautitech
Wide and angular, here’s a 40-foot example of the newly acquired Nautitech line that brings Bavaria a distinctive if slightly outlying position in the catamaran market.
On the right, last year’s successful debut, the Beneteau Oceanis 38; on the left, its new little sister, the Oceanis 35.
On the right is last year’s successful debut, the Beneteau Oceanis 38; on the left is its new little sister, the Oceanis 35.
Hanse Fjord yacht
These boats make a statement wherever they go; two of the striking Fjord models (part of the Hanse Yachts company) looked right at home in Med waters.
Cristobal Colon (aka Christopher Columbus) points the way to sea, not far from the boat show.
Cristobal Colon (aka Christopher Columbus) points the way to sea, not far from the boat show.
One of several power cats at the show, this is Jaguar Catamarans JC48
One of several power catamarans at the show, this is Jaguar Catamaran’s JC48.
Rodman display at Salon Nautico
One of Spain’s best known builders, Rodman Group had two cruising designs on display.
From Italy, two models from the cruising lineup of Absolute Yachts.
From Italy, two models from the cruising lineup of Absolute Yachts.
The Fountaine-Pajot Saba is 49 feet long and 26 feet wide.
The Fountaine-Pajot Saba is 49 feet long and 26 feet wide.
An array of Sunseeker Yachts presents a formidable fleet at the head of the harbor.
An array of Sunseekers presents a formidable fleet at the head of the harbor.
As the largest yacht in the show, this Mangusta model takes up more than 100 feet of dock space.
As the largest yacht in the show, this Mangusta model took up more than 100 feet of dock space.
Written by John Burnham

Written by: John Burnham

John Burnham is a boat owner, leadership coach, marine writer, editor, and champion sailboat racer. He is the former editor of Sailing World, Cruising World, and boats.com.

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