Yachting Malta Ltd

Name

Yachting Malta Ltd

Legal name

Yachting Malta Ltd

Website

https://yachtingmalta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Event Promotion

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Maritime event promotion
• Yachting destination marketing
• Boat show organization
• Sailing regatta management
• Superyacht industry promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Floriana

HQ country

Malta

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government and Public Partnership Funding: Yachting Malta operates as a public-private partnership between the Government of Malta and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, launched in April 2015. The organization receives government support and collaborates with various government entities including Transport Malta and Visit Malta.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yachting Malta Ltd is a public-private partnership between the Government of Malta and the Royal Malta Yacht Club that identifies and attracts high-profile yachting events to the Maltese Islands, including sailing regattas, powerboat racing, boat shows, yachting awards, and conferences. The organization promotes Malta as a premier Mediterranean yachting destination and superyacht wintering base, while also fostering youth sailing education, inclusive sailing programs for persons with disabilities, and sustainable marina development.

Product overview

Yachting Malta Ltd is a public-private partnership between the Government of Malta and the Royal Malta Yacht Club, launched in April 2015. The organization operates as a promotional and event management entity rather than a software product company. Its portfolio consists of flagship events (Malta Boat Show, Yachting Malta Race Week, Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta, Yachting Malta Coastal Race), sailing initiatives (Viva Malta Offshore Team, Sailing 4 Everyone, Hansa 303 Inclusive Sailing Programme), sustainability programs (Power4Med), and merchandise (Yachting Malta Calendar). The organization focuses on promoting Malta as a premier yachting destination and developing the local maritime sector through events, education, and inclusive sailing programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Malta Boat Show: Flagship annual boat show event organized by Yachting Malta showcasing yachts, marine services, and maritime lifestyle. First launched in 2024 at Dock 1, Cospicua, and expanded in 2025 across the Three Cities.
• Viva Malta Racing Team
• Yachting Malta Race Week
• Power4Med
• Sailing 4 Everyone
• Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta

Products and services

• Malta Boat Show Annual flagship boat show organized by Yachting Malta at Dockyard Creek, Cottonera, showcasing yachts, boating accessories, and marine services with over 45 exhibitors and international participation.
• Yachting Malta Race Week Annual multi-day sailing competition featuring dinghy ranking regattas, keelboat races, cruises, and inclusive sailing programs.
• Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta International sailing regatta hosted by Birżebbuġa Sailing Club featuring Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 classes for local and international sailors.
• Yachting Malta Coastal Race Annual coastal sailing race organized by Royal Malta Yacht Club serving as the traditional warm-up event for the Rolex Middle Sea Race, attracting international fleets.
• Viva Malta Offshore Sailing Team Maltese national offshore sailing team with a Cookson 50 boat representing Malta in international competitions.
• Power4Med Sustainability Programme Cross-Mediterranean project focused on sustainable marina management, green transformation, and environmental responsibility in the yachting industry.
• Sailing 4 Everyone Program promoting sailing education and training in fundamentals of sailing, powerboat racing, and water safety with emphasis on youth involvement.
• Hansa 303 Inclusive Sailing Programme Inclusive sailing initiative providing accessible sailing opportunities for persons with disabilities using World Sailing-recognized Hansa 303 Class boats.
• Yachting Malta Calendar Annual collectible calendar showcasing Mediterranean sailing photography by local photographers, featuring Malta's coastal scenery.
• WAY Together Project Walking and Yachting Together project funded under Interreg VI-A Italia–Malta Programme promoting inclusive tourism for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Rolex Middle Sea Race generated €2.3 million direct economic impact and €4.7 million total for Malta in 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• WAY Together Project (Interreg VI-A Italia–Malta)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cross-border project funded under Interreg VI-A Italia–Malta Programme. Walking and Yachting Together promotes inclusive tourism combining land and sea experiences.
• Power4Med ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Mediterranean project focused on accelerating green transformation in maritime sector. Yachting Malta participates in Marina Managers Programme for sustainable marina development.
• Government of MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2015Yachting Malta is a public-private partnership between the Government of Malta and the Royal Malta Yacht Club. The government provides institutional support, policy backing, and connects the organization with entities like Transport Malta, Visit Malta, and Infrastructure Malta.
• Royal Malta Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2015The Royal Malta Yacht Club is the private partner in the public-private partnership, providing industry expertise, sailing event organization experience, and maritime community connections.
• Transport MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency supporting yachting infrastructure, regulations, and maritime policy. Collaborates on events like the Malta Boat Show and superyacht industry development.
• Visit MaltacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMalta's national tourism authority partners on promoting Malta as a yachting destination at international events and boat shows.
• Malta Ship RegistrycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of the world's largest ship registries, promotes Malta as a preferred flag state for yachts at international exhibitions.
• Superyacht Industry Network MaltamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry network representing superyacht sector in Malta, collaborates on international boat show presence and Malta Boat Show.
• Birżebbuġa Sailing ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of the Yachting Malta BSC International Regatta, provides sailing infrastructure and volunteers for regatta organization.
• Malta Young Sailors ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of Euromed International Regatta and various youth sailing competitions, recipient of sailing program support.
• AffinitiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry player present at Yachting Malta stand during Dubai International Boat Show 2025.
• Camilleri MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal marine industry business showcasing services at international exhibitions.
• Melita Marine GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine services provider participating in international promotion efforts.
• Yachting PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYacht industry services provider at international boat shows.
• Grand Harbour MarinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier marina facility in Malta, collaborates on Malta Boat Show and maritime events.
• Viva Malta Offshore Racing TeammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational offshore sailing team representing Malta internationally, with Cookson 50 investment of approximately €400,000.
• AGORA MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's voluntary organization that donated Hansa 303 boat to Royal Malta Yacht Club to support inclusive sailing.
• Transport Malta (Hansa 303 Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to installation of accessible boat hoist and supported inclusive sailing initiative with Hansa 303 boats.
• BDO MaltaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm collaborating at Cannes Yachting Festival to promote Malta as yachting destination.
• Camilleri MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine industry partner at Cannes Yachting Festival.
• Ganado AdvocatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal firm supporting yachting industry promotion at international events.
• Mediterranean Maritime HubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaritime hub collaborating on industry promotion.
• 11th Hour RacingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner providing guidance on Yachting Malta's three-year Sustainability Plan.
• D-MarinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarina operator (D-Marin Marina di Valletta) involved in Power4Med sustainability program site visits.
• Environment and Resources Authority (ERA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment authority providing expertise for marina sustainability training.
• WestMEDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediterranean sustainability initiative contributing to marina training program.
• Rolex Middle Sea RacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international offshore race hosted in Malta, supported by Yachting Malta with live streaming and coastal race.
• Special Olympics MaltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for sailing taster sessions at Malta Beach Games using Hansa 303 boats.
• Erasmus+ / ISYL FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean education program collaborating on workforce development in yachting sector.
• AX The Victoria HotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for WAY Together project information session in Sliema.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palma International Boat Show: Mediterranean boat show that Yachting Malta attends to position Malta within the Balearic/Central Med yachting circuit. Comparable as a regional yachting destination event competing for similar international exhibitors and visitors.
• Salone Nautico di Genova: Italy's historic boat show and one of the Mediterranean's flagship yachting events. Comparable in scope and audience as a destination-led yachting exhibition competing for international exhibitors and superyacht visitors.
• Cannes Yachting Festival: Major Mediterranean yachting festival where Yachting Malta has exhibited since 2023 to promote Malta. Comparable as a destination-attached yachting event with international exhibitors and visiting superyacht fleet.
• Dubai International Boat Show: Leading Middle East yachting show that Yachting Malta regularly attends with a national pavilion. Comparable as an international destination-promotion venue where national bodies compete for superyacht attention.
• boot Düsseldorf: World's largest indoor boat show, where Yachting Malta maintains a stand as part of its international circuit. Comparable in that it serves as both a sales platform and a destination-promotion platform for marine leisure industries.
• TYBA Yacht Charter Show: Turkish yacht charter show that Yachting Malta attended for its 7th edition in 2026. Comparable as a regional charter and yachting destination event where national bodies promote their cruising grounds.
• Monaco Yacht Show: The flagship annual superyacht show held in Monaco, comparable to Yachting Malta's Malta Boat Show as a destination-led international yachting event. Yachting Malta explicitly attends and benchmarks against it while positioning Malta as an alternative superyacht hub.

Broad incumbents

• Visit Malta: Malta's national tourism authority, a direct partner of Yachting Malta. Comparable as a destination-promotion body, but operates across all tourism verticals rather than specializing in yachting.

Others

• Royal Malta Yacht Club: Yachting Malta's private-sector partner in the public-private partnership. Comparable as a heritage yacht club running regattas (e.g., the Rolex Middle Sea Race), but Yachting Malta is the promotional wrapper rather than a member-facing club.
• British Marine: UK marine industry trade body representing leisure marine businesses. Comparable as a national-level marine industry association promoting the sector, though Yachting Malta sits closer to destination marketing than to trade representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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