The Mille Sabords begins marketing the 2021 show
Claiming the title of the largest second-hand boat show in Europe, the Mille Sabords has just launched the marketing of its 2021 edition. The 37th show will be held from October 29 to November 1, 2021, during the All Saints' Day weekend, as tradition dictates, in the basins of the Port of Crouesty. Registrations are open for yachting professionals and boaters wishing to sell their boat. Visitors will be able to enjoy the usual activities around boats on land and in the water, nautical flea markets, safety areas, gliding and light sailing. The ocean racing skipper and Paralympic sailing champion, Damien Seguin, will be the patron of an edition with the theme "Boats and Accessibility".
Partner Support for the Marine Professionals Association
Supported by the association of yachting professionals in and around Crouesty, the Mille Sabords had to face the cancellation of the 2020 edition because of the Covid-19 pandemic, on the eve of its opening. "Fortunately, we had the help of all our public and private partners. This allows us to launch the 2021 edition, keeping the commitment of refund in case of cancellation due to Covid. We have set a deadline of October 1 to see the health situation, before incurring the logistical costs" explains Sylvie Desmots, coordinator of the show.
A tense but active used boat market
The Mille Sabords show should attract visitors, given the current market for used boats. "Professionals have little visibility on their stock for the show, because they have difficulties with trade-ins due to delays in the delivery of new boats. Nevertheless, all of them tell us that they will have boats for the Mille Sabords. As for the private boaters, we already had requests before the opening of the registrations. The only hindrance is that many are looking to sell their boat for a smaller one and are reluctant to give it up, for fear of the lack of small boats. Nevertheless, we are serene because there has never been as much expertise for resales as this winter" concludes Sylvie Desmots, optimistic.
