Upcoming Boat Shows, Submarine Adventures & Yacht Industry News | Yachting Unplugged

Aug 11, 12:58 PM

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In this episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers—aka The Boat Boss—and Rick Thomas go live from Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the boating capital of the world, to deliver an unmissable roundup of 2025 yacht shows, groundbreaking marine tech, and exclusive industry updates.

From the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show, Kim and Rick break down what’s ahead for the global boating season. This year’s Cannes Yachting Festival will also feature the Mercy Ships Gala, hosted by maritime attorney Bob Allen of Robert Allen Law—a charity event raising funds to deliver life-saving medical care to underserved communities. Kim shares her summer hanging out with the Stanley Cup, while Rick reveals the story behind trailering a submarine across the country. They also dive into Mercury Marine’s latest announcements, sustainability trends shaping the marine world, and high-profile yacht auctions making waves.

Whether you’re a yacht owner, marine industry professional, or boating enthusiast, this episode delivers insider knowledge, exciting adventures, and essential updates you won’t hear anywhere else.

This episode’s can’t-miss takeaways:
🚤 Key dates & insider tips for Fort Lauderdale, Cannes & Monaco boat shows
🎟️ Inside the Mercy Ships Gala at the Cannes Yachting Festival
⚓ How Mercury Marine’s new tech could change your boating experience
🌊 Sustainability trends driving the future of yachting
🛥️ Behind the scenes of transporting a submarine across the USA
🏆 Kim’s summer with the Stanley Cup and networking highlights
💼 Yacht auctions: what’s hitting the market and why it matters
📈 Industry shifts every boater should be watching

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📬 Connect with the Hosts:
👉 Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
👉 Rick Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/

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