Last Updated on June 12, 2026, 6:52 AM AST by Anthony Morris
A two-day forum, under the name the Nautical Kickstart St. Kitts & Nevis is being hosted in the federation with the aim of strengthening the yachting sector of the country. The officials have shared that they are positioning the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis as a premier destination for yachting and superyacht services.
The meeting of stakeholders who will support this initiative will be held here on June 12 and June 13, 2026. The event is being organized by Safe Harbour, which is a premier superyacht marina and yachting destination.
The officials have shared that it is important for the stakeholders of the yachting sector to come together to discuss various strategies which will support the growth of Yachting industry on the island.
The forum will help bring together local, regional and international maritime stakeholders. The Nautical Kickstart St. Kitts & Nevis is being hosted at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino.
The forum will help the stakeholders learn new things and interact with fellow industry experts to bring bring much needed upgrades to the industry, The yachting sector is one of the most profitable industries for tourism reliant economies like St Kitts and Nevis. The forum will help bring a circulation of freshness to the working of the industry.
Participants will gain firsthand insights from global industry leaders, marina operators, active superyacht crew members and hospitality professionals. At the same time, they will also have the opportunity to explore new business opportunities within the growing maritime sector.
The initiative is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders with practical knowledge, a viable business concept and a clear action plan to tap into the expanding yachting economy.
The forum will also help in strengthening maritime tourism, support the creation of new business opportunities, and build local capacity for a growing global industry. The officials have shared that they are looking forward to bringing real, better results to the island
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