These protests serve as a stark warning to the superyacht industry. Historically, the yachting industry, despite its ostentatious presentation, has operated discreetly and remained largely unknown to the general public. In 2023, public demonstrations against superyachts have increased in various marinas, both in terms of numbers and the variety of activities. We can anticipate more demonstrations during upcoming major yachting industry events, where increased security measures will be crucial. In the days following this incident, I asked colleagues in the yachting industry on the French Riviera for their thoughts.

Source: New York Times October 31, 2023 18:31 UTC