Bosphorus Boat Show to Meet Enthusiasts at Istanbul Expo Center from February 21-28

The Can-Am Bosphorus Boat Show Fair, set to be the largest on-land gathering of the yacht and boat industry in 2026, will welcome over 50,000 visitors. The fair will showcase yachts, boats, marine equipment, and accessories, while also addressing the sector's preparation for the future and the latest technologies in maritime.

Organized for the third time by the Yacht and Boat Industry Association (YATED) at the Istanbul Expo Center, the fair will host more than 500 boats ranging from 3 to 25 meters in length between February 21-28. Stating that over 200 domestic and international participants will take part in the fair, YATED Board Chairman Murat Bekiroğlu said, "As the yacht and boat sector, which ranks among the fastest-growing industries in our country, we sincerely believe we will break records at our fair in terms of both participation and the number of boats exhibited."

The yacht and boat industry is preparing to showcase its strength at the Istanbul Expo Center. Organized by YATED between February 21-28, with Can-Am as the Main Sponsor and Kral POP Radio as the Media Sponsor, the Can-Am Bosphorus Boat Show draws attention with its title as "the world's second-largest on-land fair." The fair will bring together over 500 brands, more than 500 boats, and over 200 participants under one roof. Aiming to increase the sector's competitiveness in the global market, the event is expected to generate significant commercial volume with over 50,000 visitors.

Evaluating the scope of the fair, YATED President Murat Bekiroğlu emphasized that the organization covers not just boat sales but the entire maritime ecosystem. Bekiroğlu stated, "We will be present for our visitors with more than 2,500 product varieties, from motor yachts to marine engines, catamarans to boat equipment and accessories. This platform, where all pre-season needs will be met, will reflect the sector's vision for 2026."

Bekiroğlu noted that the fair is an experience area and addressed sea enthusiasts, saying, "We will host you for 8 days at this major gathering, where you can find everything related to boating, meet your pre-season needs, and purchase the boat of your dreams."

GLOBAL BRANDS AND DOMESTIC MANUFACTURERS TOGETHER

Emphasizing that with the power of the 'Bosphorus Boat Show' brand, both global brands and domestic manufacturers will take their place on the same platform at sea and land fairs in Türkiye, Bekiroğlu continued: "As a registered brand, we organize two fairs—both sea and land—in collaboration and partnership with ED Fuarcılık. We believe that the on-land fair we will hold between February 21-28, 2026, will break records in terms of both exhibition space sales and the number of boats exhibited. Our association has increased and will continue to increase its support for our domestic manufacturers at every stage of this fair. At the same time, we will contribute to the development of maritime culture by organizing various events and panels."

TÜRKİYE IS AN IMPORTANT MARKET IN THE WORLD

Drawing attention to the strong position of the boat and yacht sector globally, Bekiroğlu concluded: "We are at the forefront of our country's growing industries. We are continuing our efforts for our fair to set new records in participation and the number of boats exhibited. Of course, our visitors have certain fairs they attend around the world, from which they also view and purchase boats, but we have demonstrated that this fair is the largest where they can find what they are looking for in Turkey, and that we now hold a respectable position globally."