Ice Yachts is one of those brands that, in the sailing world, speaks for itself. Admired and recognized worldwide for building yachts that combine elegance, comfort and uncompromising performance, the Salvirola-based shipyard owes much of
Amid the bustling docks of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Erwin Bamps, CEO of Gulf Craft, greets visitors with the confident smile of someone who understands the rhythm of the international market and can
Solemar is making a comeback on the international stage with a renewed range that, from the compact SX25 to the high-tech SE42, perfectly embodies the shipyard’s DNA: superior quality, functional design, and a constant eye
ICE 64 Explorer: Jane and Alan share the story of their world-cruising sailboat. “This boat is exactly what we wanted, and we could only have created it with Ice Yachts”. Jane and Alan’s eyes light
Camillo Garroni is undoubtedly one of the most creative and prolific designers on the scene today. His style is elegant and always surprising, as seen in the new F-Series from PRESTIGE YACHTS, which has delivered
Interview with Phil Berman, the president of Balance Catamarans. Walking through the sailing pavilion at the Miami International Boat Show, you cannot avoid stopping to admire the most beautiful and innovative sailing catamarans of the
Sergio Maggi is the Chief Design Officer at Absolute Yachts, the Emilia-based shipyard renowned for its production of motor yachts ranging from 47 to 75 feet. Maggi boasts extensive experience in styling, designing, and developing
Giancarlo di Luggo tells about the genesis and goals of the new P line, designed by Stefano Pastrovich and presented at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival For Fiart, the past few years have been marked
Surface propellers are a concept established over forty years ago, representing a significant evolution in motor boating. This innovation is credited to Italian engineer Buzzi, who in 1975 designed adjustable surface propellers. In 1979, Howard
The year 2024 marks a decisive turning point in the revitalization process of the Oyster Yachts brand.Forecasts speak of a return to the last as early as this year For Oyster Yachts, the UK’s leading
Razeto e Casareto is not just a company with a hundred years of history. In its production of accessories and complements for the boating industry, this centuries-old Genoese reality has always paid careful attention to
Only few shipyards can boast a history spanning over 60 years. Among these is Rio Yachts, an Italian shipyard that has always pursued quality and reliability. The story of Piergiorgio Scarani and Rio Yachts is
Interview with the owner of SPICE, a very unique ICE 62 Targa There are different types of boat owners; some sail occasionally, while others sail for long periods of the year, often with a reduced
Greenline has revolutionized the world of boating not only through hybrid, electric and solar-powered propulsion, of which it was the world’s first pioneer but also for having built a true lifestyle recognized by all its
He is widely known and praised in the boating industry as a designer of boat accessories, but his true identity is that of a fine sculptor of contemporary artworks. We are talking about Giangi Razeto,
Superyachts are constantly growing, not only in size but – above all – in their capability to offer a number of functions or conveniences that make a big difference to the quality of life on
It was the year 2018 when, during a sparkling Dusseldorf boat show, I interviewed Andrea Cragnotti who, at the time, was already the Sales Director for Italy, Spain and Portugal for the Jeanneau and Prestige
Naval Tecno Sud is an example of Italian success and excellence in the world, which with perseverance and investment has come to be a partner of all the best shipyards in the world. The Apulian
ITALYURE celebrates two record-breaking years and is preparing to launch a new model. The model that first caught the market’s attention was the 38-footer that, presented at the Genoa Boat Show in 2021, immediately found
Interview with Francesco Tamburini, Bamar Italia Sales Manager There are companies that, over time, become real benchmarks, capable of making a difference with their expertise: this is precisely why the major sailboat manufacturers choose them
Interview with Gaetano Fortunato, General Manager at Eolo Marine: “Here are the first tests aboard Eolo 9” Eolo 9, the latest jewel from Eolo Marine, has been unveiled and, as expected, has amply fulfilled the
We are back in the Ice Yachts shipyards: waiting for us is Marco Malgara, to tell us about this memorable 2023. 8 boats under production, obviously all already sold, and a year 2023, which for
Synthetic teak: interview with Federico Falchieri of Flexiteek Italia Aesthetics, long-lastingness and performance. These are the strengths of synthetic teak from Flexiteek Italia, a leading company in this fast-growing sector that, since 2000, has been
The long distance cruise of Absolute Sull’Acqua International Yachting Media’s opening feature in our series showcasing Absolute Yachts flourishing reception on U.S. shores focused on the Italian naval yard’s Navetta line. For our second reading,
Emiliano Gabrielli, a journalist and great popularizer with a lifelong passion for the world of fishing, returns to the large family of The International Yachting Media, picking up where he left off, namely from Yachtingnews
At the 8th International Breakfast Meeting during the recent Boot in Düsseldorf, many key figures in the global yachting industry spoke about the future of the professional figures the sector needs. Among them was a
Nuova Jolly Marine took part in the recently concluded Paris International Boat Show. A constant presence for the Italian shipyard which has made the French market one of its main strengths, a market that on
For the third year running Sacs Tecnorib, the brand that has set new trends in the industry by inaugurating the Maxi Rib era, was the protagonist of the ‘chase boats’ segment at the Monaco Yacht
We had previously talked about the Mediterranean en Rose, a raid organized by Nuova Jolly with an all-female crew and the aim of raising funds for the Lorenzo Perrone Association, whose ‘Pink Heart’ project provides
The only synthetic teak that never ages, PlasDeck is the choice of the world’s top boat builders. A great innovation in the yachting sector, it is successfully replacing other materials to become the only durable
He is one of the youngest protagonists of the yachting world and has made a name for himself for having designed wonderful and innovative boats, far removed from fashion trends but at the same time
With the latest Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, held from 4 to 9 July, the Yacht Club of Monaco confirmed its important role as a supporter of zero-impact and eco-sustainable boating. It was a very successful
Massimo Guardigli is one of those men who have dedicated his life to boating, achieving great success and satisfaction. As a young designer, Massimo Guardigli won several national and international competitions in the eighties and
With its Explorer 62, the Explorer Loy boatyard has revolutionized the boating world. As we have already had occasion to write, this is in fact a boat that is radically different from all the others:
Vice-president of Confindustria Nautica, member of the executive committee of Icomia and managing director of F.lli Razeto e Casareto – a historic Italian manufacturer of locks, handles and other boat accessories -, Andrea Razeto is
Public interest is growing for the Wedgeline Hybrid 77, the first zero environmental impact superyacht designed by the Fabiani Yacht shipyard. At the last Venice Boat Show, many visitors were interested in the models exhibited
From the smallest to the largest foresail furler or cylinder, the brand is always the same in all the sailboats of the best brands in the world. We are talking about Bamar, a reference company
Little time is left until the European Raid 2022, the incredible journey from Rome to Strasbourg that members of the Club del Gommone will face on board a Nuova Jolly Prince 22. The 2800-mile itinerary
An unstoppable and global growth has allowed Naval Tecno Sud to conquer shipyards all over the world thanks to the excellent quality of its products and a widespread presence at local, national and international boat
If a survey were to be made among sailors, asking what they thought were the most beautiful sailing yachts ever designed in Italy, we are sure that most interviewees would name Umberto Felci. A multi-award
The leading players in boating: Giorgio Casareto Behind the shining world of yachting, which many tend to see only as an icon of luxury, lies the hard work of many people who have contributed to
Discovering the parameters of style and beauty with Umberto Felci. Well, that’s a beautiful boat! How many times, while sailing or simply strolling along the quayside, do we look for those parameters that our brain
The X75 is the most powerful and innovative gyro stabilizer ever produced by Quick. In order to better understand how such a “great” result has been achieved, we interviewed Fulvio Romano, Operations Director, and Chiara
Marco Panzavolta, Quick’s area manager for Asia, tells us about the interconnection, autonomy and performance of the new thrusters equipped with QSY Quick Synchronous Motors electric motors.The Ravenna-based company’s research project lasted more than two
BLive Communication stages the history of the Mussini Giorgio shipyard and lands in Portofino, the fishing village nestled between the embrace of the mountains and the gentle Ligurian Sea. Luxury boutiques, a jet-set harbour and
Italwinch continues its exhibition journey, and after participating in the main summer boat shows, will be at METS in Amsterdam from November 16-18 (Booth 01.478). The Monza-based company, which specializes in the production of winches
Mercury Marine’s new 7.6 liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine represents a quantum leap for boats larger than 45/50 feet. Among other things, this is the hallmark of an engine that “redefines outboard performance for
At the Genoa Boat Show we interviewed Carlo Selva of Selva Marine. It was the right opportunity to talk together about engines, new products in terms of inflatable boats and the Karnic range, but also
Aries Light Open by Clear Marine is a boat that invites everyone to rediscover the desire to sail. Giuseppe Messinese, head of the Pavia-based boatyard, is certain of this. He confirmed this at the Genoa
Barbara Amerio has devised a strategy for the Permare Group that lays down the cornerstones of a future-oriented boating industry. A success rewarded by winning the “Le Fonti Awards” as CEO of the year and
“NodoXnodo” is the name of a sailing adventure born thanks to the sponsorship of the Italian company Guidi, global leader in the production of nautical equipment and accessories, and the creative partnership of the Italian
Neo 430 Roma is the name of the race cruiser project optimized for IRC, designed by Paolo Semeraro, owner of the “young” Bari-based boatyard Neo, whose reputation in the sailing world is well known. Hull no.
We meet the brothers Andrea and Giangi Razeto to talk about a revolutionary product, the OSSH handle, which has already won numerous awards, most recently the “Silver A’design Award” from the International Design Academy. Creator
ALL IN YACHT manufactures high-quality solid teak decks for sailing and motor-powered yachts and superyachts Walking barefoot on deck and feeling the essence of real wood is a sensation that synthetic teak will never be
The Felci 61 goes back to winning. ITACENTODUE won the 68th Giraglia Rolex Cup and she did so despite her “age”. Launched in 2009, the boat, in fact, technically falls into the vintage categories and
The AerPro Marine fire extinguishing system is effective, easy, affordable and modular: it is an excellent solution to be installed on board any type of boat. We have visited the La Spezia-based Sanlorenzo headquarters and
