The upcoming African Boating Conference (ABC), returning to Cape Town on 20–21 October 2026 for its second edition, has unveiled a dedicated panel exploring Southern Africa’s potential as a premier superyacht charter destination. Following its successful debut, this year’s ABC gathers global marine leaders, policy-makers, and investors to turn regional ocean economy potential into concrete commercial growth.
Titled “The Next Great Charter Frontier: Crafting World-Class Itineraries in Southern Africa”, the session focuses on what infrastructure, licensing, and supply chain solutions are required before international brokers and owners regularly commit superyachts to local waters.
Sponsored by global marine fuel and bunkering specialist Dan-Bunkering—a key supplier delivering specialised marine fuel and lubricant solutions to yachts and commercial fleets worldwide—the discussion brings together a panel of industry experts:
● Lisa Airasca (Head of Charter Management Europe, Fraser Yachts)
● Captain Burger van der Walt (S/Y Perseus³)
● Nadja Asmus (Senior Charter Broker, DMA Yachting)
Together, the panel will evaluate seven- to fourteen-day regional itineraries, examine regulatory and marina infrastructure barriers, and outline steps to establish Southern Africa as a genuinely bookable, world-class charter destination.