See full version: Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta 2019
One of the most important events on the Mediterranean’s sailing calendar, the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will present five days of competitive racing against the beautiful backdrop of the La Maddalena island chain, located off the coast of Porto Cervo.
The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta will bring together a world-class fleet of sailing yachts and an exclusive programme of social events when it returns to the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in Sardinia for its 12th edition in June 2019.
Last year’s edition saw the 40m/130ft sailing yacht ‘My Song’ triumph as the overall winner. Three-time winner, the 45m/148ft sailing yacht SAUDADE, however, had to drop out due to problems with her sails. Anticipation is high to see if SAUDADE will try and reclaim her title at the 2019 fixture. here
“The largest Riva, the dream of Carlo Riva that came true, a boat of immense beauty, could only make its debut at the Arsenale, which has been for centuries the largest naval factory in the world. The dreams, the skill and the talent that inhabited this space are the same ones that have animated the Riva myth in 177 years of history, up to the birth of this incredible mega yacht. Today, in the eyes of our guests and enthusiasts, I saw the sincere emotion which is for Ferretti Group, and in particular for the Riva Superyachts Division, the most authentic gratification, a love at first sight.” – commented Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group. here
The event was supported by Ferretti Group, who collaborated with some big luxury brands, including Emirates, Jaguar Land Rover, Veuve Clicquot, Flos, Gruppo Giardini, Nardi and Osteria Francescana. [links]
Motor yacht RACE will be cruising in the waters of the Mediterranean this summer and then will attend the Monaco Yacht Show in September. [links]
RACE was designed by Officina Italiana Design and the engineering team with the Ferretti Group Strategic Committee. Built with a sophisticated and sleek profile as well as great volume, the yacht represents the personality of the Riva brand. The latest technology and attention to detail provide excellent navigation capabilities. [links]
Riva 50m superyacht RACE in Venice [links]
Photo: William Smith Seen here side by side are the two German-built Aurora and Haida 1929 superyachts in Venice, Italy. Some 88 years separate these two vessels with Haida 1929 dating back to the year 1929 when she was launched at the Krupp Germania Werft in Kiel. Commissioned by millionaire yeast magnate Max Fleischmann, Haida 1929 has sailed under a number of high-profile owners since her launch nearly 90 years ago. In 2018, she was delivered to her latest owner following an extensive 18-month restoration at the Pendennis shipyard in Falmouth, UK. here
Having recently returned from an extensive cruise throughout the Pacific Ocean, the 74-metre Aurora has returned to the Mediterranean with Venice as one of its first ports of call this season. Built in Rendsburg under the project name Gatsby, the Lürssen motor yacht was completed in 2017 as a custom project designed by Winch Design. She was designed with hosting large groups in mind and boasts generous interior and exterior spaces. On board, she accommodates up to 16 guests over eight staterooms. [links]
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The Ferretti Group have announced the sale of the custom Wally 101 to a repeat Wally client who intends to use her both as a racing yacht, and a cruising vessel. The sailing yacht is the first hull to be sold since the brand became part of the Ferretti Group in 2019, she is the 48th semi-custom Wally to be sold. According to her architects, the German studio Judel / Vrolijk, Wally 101 sports a “new-generation hull shape” and an interior and exterior design by Wally. Her exterior is characterised by a sleek profile, a low-slung deckhouse, a funnel-shaped glass roof and teak decking. In addition to her unique hull shape, Wally 101 has a sail area of 630 square-metres and will employ the Wally Magic Keel©, all of which will contribute to the yacht's performance capability. The sailing yacht is constructed entirely from carbon fibre, incorporating an advanced sandwich composite with pre-preg carbon fibre. She will also feature the Wally Enhanced Hydraulic System consisting of double low-and high-pressure pump technology to further speed up sail handling. The Wally 101 features an owner’s suite with ensuite bathroom and television room, as well as additional guest accommodation for six between two ensuite cabins. There will be dining space to accommodate 10-12 guests.