The Africa Superyacht Working Group was established following the inaugural African Boating Conference to ensure outcomes were delivered rather than conversations alone.
The Group is working to shape the future of the superyacht sector across the continent, addressing systemic barriers, aligning regional stakeholders and actively driving sustainable growth in the region.
The group has commissioned an independent economic impact study, to support decision-making and long-term sector growth and established four focus working groups.
“The African Boating Conference was deliberately designed to be a catalyst for action,” explained Veda Pretorius, convener of the African Boating Conference and chair of the Africa Superyacht Working Group.
The region delivers a depth of experience that responds directly to the evolving expectations of superyacht owners and charter guests.
Christophe Caume
“The establishment of the Superyacht Working Group was a direct outcome of those discussions, ensuring that momentum was captured and converted into a structured platform for collaboration and delivery.”
The economic impact study will, for the first time, quantify the sector’s contribution to employment, skills development, tourism spend and supply-chain activity across the continent.
The Superyacht Working Group says this will provide governments, ports, investors and international partners with a credible evidence base, providing a data-driven foundation required to support informed decision-making and long-term sector growth.
The Working Group is also focused on promoting Africa’s cruising proposition.
Evolving expectations
“What makes Africa and the South-West Indian Ocean so compelling is the ability to design long-stay, multi-country itineraries that integrate marine, terrestrial and cultural biodiversity,” explained working group member, Christophe Caume, CEO – Madascarenes travel agency.
“From safaris and endemic wildlife to volcanoes, lagoons and reef systems, the region delivers a depth of experience that responds directly to the evolving expectations of superyacht owners and charter guests.”
The group includes marina developers, refit and repair specialists, port authorities, tourism bodies, service providers and policy influencers.
