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A pantograph door and an anchoring system are the two new innovations presented by Quick
Let’s get straight to it: the new Aquila 50 Yacht is a boat destined to
Balance 526 is a truly captivating sailing catamaran. Built in South Africa with special attention
The excellence of Italian craftsmanship in the boating sector is making its mark overseas, thanks
Alain Raas is the new Global Brand Director of Aquila Power Catamarans. This was announced
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Quick Group unveils new products for the superyacht market : the Airlock pantograph door and Riviera anchoring system
A pantograph door and an anchoring system are the two new innovations presented by Quick Group for the superyacht market. The Ravenna-based company, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of marine equipment for yachts and superyachts, continues to make great strides in its relentless development process. In 2023 alone, this included the strategic acquisitions of Nemo and Sanguineti. The two new products, unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September, are
Aquila 50 Yacht: the ultimate frontier of space sails like a Stradivarius
Let’s get straight to it: the new Aquila 50 Yacht is a boat destined to reshape our approach to motor yachting. Beautiful, incredibly sturdy, and dedicated to space, it sails sublimely and has everything it takes to convince us to rethink the way we experience the sea. But let's go step by step and explore together the reasons behind such bold statements. Aquila 50 Yacht: space, the ultimate frontier The new Aquila 50 Yacht isn’t
Balance 526: the most beautiful of sailing catamarans is fast and comfortable
Balance 526 is a truly captivating sailing catamaran. Built in South Africa with special attention to safety and performance, it quickly secured a strong place in the “blue water cat” segment, thanks to its distinctive qualities—as proven by the high number of units sold.This alone could explain the reasons for this model's success, yet in a market crowded with horrible catamarans that often resemble floating boxes more than sailboats, I believe the undeniable beauty of
Navaltecnosud adjustable tilt cradles set sights on the U.S.
The excellence of Italian craftsmanship in the boating sector is making its mark overseas, thanks to Navaltecnosud Boat Stand. The Apulian company, specialized in the production of cradles and stands for shipyards, designed to support boats during maintenance or storage, will showcase its products at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, taking place from October 30 to November 3. Among over 100 exhibitors from around the world, the company, founded and led by Roberto Spadavecchia,
Alain Raas is the new Global Brand Director of Aquila Power Catamarans
Alain Raas is the new Global Brand Director of Aquila Power Catamarans. This was announced in a company press release, justifying the new appointment as a decision “to reinforce Aquila’s position as the global leader in power catamarans”.A lifelong boater in both the power and competitive sail categories, Raas has completed a successful trans-Pacific crossing, broadening his knowledge and understanding of boating and the industry.The new Global Brand Director of Aquila Power Catamarans will work
Aquila 50 Yacht: the ultimate frontier of space sails like a Stradivarius
Let’s get straight to it: the new Aquila 50 Yacht is a boat destined to reshape our approach to motor yachting. Beautiful, incredibly sturdy, and dedicated to space, it sails sublimely and has everything it takes to convince us to rethink the way we experience the sea. But let's go step by step and explore together the reasons behind such bold statements. Aquila 50 Yacht: space, the ultimate frontier The new Aquila 50 Yacht isn’t
Balance 526: the most beautiful of sailing catamarans is fast and comfortable
Balance 526 is a truly captivating sailing catamaran. Built in South Africa with special attention to safety and performance, it quickly secured a strong place in the “blue water cat” segment, thanks to its distinctive qualities—as proven by the high number of units sold.This alone could explain the reasons for this model's success, yet in a market crowded with horrible catamarans that often resemble floating boxes more than sailboats, I believe the undeniable beauty of
On Test. Pardo GT75: beauty is an essential luxury.
It’s hard not to be captivated by the beauty of the new Pardo GT75 which, unveiled as a world premiere the Cannes Yachting Festival, has redefined the standards of this market segment in one fell swoop, presenting what, in my humble opinion, is not only the most beautiful motor yacht of the year, but also the one that, thanks to its solutions, naval engineering, and features, allows Cantiere del Pardo to leave behind (by a
ICE 62 TARGA, the Italian Blue water cruiser revolution
Difficult not to be enchanted when admiring the new Ice 62 Targa. This sailboat, admirably built by an Ice Yachts that moves the bar of quality ever higher, redefines in one fell swoop both the "Blue water cruiser" and "Easy sailing" concepts.With the launch of this unit, Ice also shakes up the cards in a market that, unquestionably, sees both Nordic and high-end Italian yards remain more than a step behind in the race towards
RANIERI NEXT 255 LX, the daycruiser with a new style
Ranieri International NEXT 255 LX, the new model presented by the Soverato-based shipyard, confirms the strong desire to improve every year.The NEXT 255 LX incorporates all the main features of the NEXT 275, which we previously wrote about, while reducing the overall length to 7.8 meters. The lines reflect the family style that characterizes Ranieri International, and the NEXT range is an undeniable success thanks to its exceptional qualities, both in terms of usability and
Furlers for headsails? UBI MAIOR has the answer
Choosing the best furler for your boat's headsail? In recent years, the idea that dominated since the early '90s — a single furling genoa for all seasons — has been abandoned. Sailors are now differentiating between various headsails such as Code 0, staysails, solent, drifter, and jib.The headsail furler has solved many issues, and today it is increasingly used for rigging both the Code 0 and the gennaker. However, choosing a furler isn’t so simple,
ICE 62 TARGA, the Italian Blue water cruiser revolution
Difficult not to be enchanted when admiring the new Ice 62 Targa. This sailboat, admirably built by an Ice Yachts that moves the bar of quality ever higher, redefines in one fell swoop both the "Blue water cruiser" and "Easy sailing" concepts.With the launch of this unit, Ice also shakes up the cards in a market that, unquestionably, sees both Nordic and high-end Italian yards remain more than a step behind in the race towards
Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise, all her elegance in the first official photos
These are just the first images of the Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise, but they are absolutely breath-taking. Released in recent days by Cantiere del Pardo, the first complete photoshoot of the Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise showcases all its beauty. The shots by Fabio Taccola perfectly capture the bluewater spirit of the new Grand Soleil 72 Long Cruise, the latest model produced by the shipyard that symbolizes Italian boating craftsmanship worldwide. It features naval
Italian boat attacked in Croatia. The incredible video posted by its owner
Italian boat attacked in Croatia. The video.It's not a recent piece of news but we want to tell you about it so that attitudes and events like these don't happen again.It's late July when Enrico and his family - his wife and daughter - land with their sailboat near Silba Island and, a few miles away from the local multi-buoy mooring terminal, drop the anchor determined to spend a night at anchor.https://www.facebook.com/enricocossutta/videos/10212266469033393/Meanwhile, Marko M, the
Cantiere del Pardo: three world debuts in Cannes
Cantiere del Pardo is preparing for a grand presence at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024. The historic brand, which has been writing the most important pages of Italian yachting since 1973, is set to delight visitors of the French boat show scheduled from September 12 to 17 this year, with three new models destined to make a mark in both the sailboat and motorboat markets. Specifically, these are the Pardo GT75, the Grand Soleil 52
On Test. Pardo GT75: beauty is an essential luxury.
It’s hard not to be captivated by the beauty of the new Pardo GT75 which, unveiled as a world premiere the Cannes Yachting Festival, has redefined the standards of this market segment in one fell swoop, presenting what, in my humble opinion, is not only the most beautiful motor yacht of the year, but also the one that, thanks to its solutions, naval engineering, and features, allows Cantiere del Pardo to leave behind (by a
RANIERI NEXT 255 LX, the daycruiser with a new style
Ranieri International NEXT 255 LX, the new model presented by the Soverato-based shipyard, confirms the strong desire to improve every year.The NEXT 255 LX incorporates all the main features of the NEXT 275, which we previously wrote about, while reducing the overall length to 7.8 meters. The lines reflect the family style that characterizes Ranieri International, and the NEXT range is an undeniable success thanks to its exceptional qualities, both in terms of usability and
New AMERICA 35 unveiled at the Genoa Boat Show
ECHO YACHT is a very young brand with a history spanning over 40 years. The company is made up of individuals who have acquired significant know-how in the nautical field. The decision to launch the AMERICA 35 model was driven by the requests of many who asked if it was possible to purchase an AMERICA 30. AMERICA 30 was a project designed by naval engineer Giuseppe Cimino, who launched this model on the market in
Thunderstreak: a Great Story on a Legendary Bertram 31
Like all good stories, Thunderstreak, a 1963 vintage Bertram 31’ race boat has lived life in chapters. Heroes, villains, drama, despair and victorious resurrection have all contributed to her past and created her glorious present. Thunderstreak is perhaps the most decorated race boat, following this year’s historic Cowes Powerboat Festival at its 63rd anniversary where she won not only her class, but surpassed boats in other classes, as we watched her fight through rough seas
ABSOLUTE NAVETTA 53, refined design and unique style
ABSOLUTE NAVETTA 53: the new layout is even more elegant, with a truly unmistakable styleThe trawler is a cruising yacht characterized by the presence of a displacement hull or, as increasingly common in modern yachts, a semi-planing hull. Its design originates from deep-sea fishing boats, but today, this type of boat has found its proper identity with the Italian shipyard ABSOLUTE. It’s no coincidence that the entire range of the shipyard, from the NAVETTA 48
Nuova Jolly Prince 50 Total White: the pinnacle of luxury and elegance
Unveiled at the latest Cannes Yachting Festival in a "total white" version, the Nuova Jolly Prince 50 brilliantly stands out among the many boats on display. The 100% white color scheme, from the hull to the furnishings and outboards, beautifully highlights the elegant and sophisticated lines of this luxurious RIB, making it eye-catching in any setting. It is distinguished by cutting-edge design and exceptional performance, which we had the chance to test firsthand: LINK TO
Guide to RIB Tubes Maintenance
Guide to RIB Tubes Maintenance : tips to avoid common mistakesIf it is not an exact science, it's very close to that. Tubes maintenance requires scrupulous care and an almost scientific procedure that many RIB owners may have never taken into account, unless they realize, some years later, that their boat is certainly not as flawless and sparkling as when it had left the shipyard for the first time.Obviously
Nuova Jolly in Genoa with 2 world premieres and 6 RIBs on display
Two world premieres and six other models in the water. These are the boats that Nuova Jolly Marine will showcase at the Genoa International Boat Sho, historically the preferred venue for the Italian shipyard to present its most important innovations. However, the manufacturer, specializing in the production of maxi-ribs, will also participate in the Cannes Yachting Festival just a few days before, with its dealer Nuova Jolly France, who will display three flagship models.At the
World premiere for Cantieri Magazzù at Cannes: here’s the new 55-foot walkaround maxi-rib
The Cannes Yachting Festival is traditionally the boat show chosen by shipyards across Europe to present their most important new models. This is also true for Cantieri Magazzù, which will unveil a new 55-foot walkaround in the dual versions M-16 and MX-16 at the French exhibition. From September 10th to 15th, the Sicilian shipyard will be on the Croisette to introduce its latest flagship, featuring a D-shape tubular system in closed-cell foam. The M-16 version
Scanner Envy 1100 T-Top: flying at 50 Knots with the outboard version
Fast and elegant—these are the two adjectives that best describe the new Scanner Envy 1100 T-Top, which, exclusively for The International Yachting Media, we had the chance to test in its outboard version.Equipped for the occasion with a pair of stunning Mercury Verado V10 350 engines, this maxi-rib makes full use of the 700 horsepower provided by this setup. But let’s go step by step and see how it went.Scanner Envy 1100 T-Top Sea TrialWe
Quick Group unveils new products for the superyacht market : the Airlock pantograph door and Riviera anchoring system
A pantograph door and an anchoring system are the two new innovations presented by Quick Group for the superyacht market. The Ravenna-based company, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of marine equipment for yachts and superyachts, continues to make great strides in its relentless development process. In 2023 alone, this included the strategic acquisitions of Nemo and Sanguineti. The two new products, unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival last September, are
Navaltecnosud adjustable tilt cradles set sights on the U.S.
The excellence of Italian craftsmanship in the boating sector is making its mark overseas, thanks to Navaltecnosud Boat Stand. The Apulian company, specialized in the production of cradles and stands for shipyards, designed to support boats during maintenance or storage, will showcase its products at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, taking place from October 30 to November 3. Among over 100 exhibitors from around the world, the company, founded and led by Roberto Spadavecchia,
Besenzoni conquers Monaco with its superyacht-dedicated helm seats
For the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, Besenzoni has chosen two of its most elegant pilot chairs. Founded in 1967 and now a leader in the industry, the Bergamo-based company participated showcased the P 438 Infinity and P 400 Matrix models. These are the best examples of Besenzoni's distinctive design, producing over 50 models of pilot seats for yachts and superyachts, with an extraordinary ability to integrate functionality and aesthetics.The Besenzoni helm seats at MonacoThe P
Furlers for headsails? UBI MAIOR has the answer
Choosing the best furler for your boat's headsail? In recent years, the idea that dominated since the early '90s — a single furling genoa for all seasons — has been abandoned. Sailors are now differentiating between various headsails such as Code 0, staysails, solent, drifter, and jib.The headsail furler has solved many issues, and today it is increasingly used for rigging both the Code 0 and the gennaker. However, choosing a furler isn’t so simple,
Fans for superyachts, CEM products for water and air movement
In every type of boat, within its various compartments, the presence of systems for water and air movement is essential. This is particularly crucial aboard superyachts, renowned for their larger size, which require appropriate products. CEM, an Italian company and global leader in the manufacturing of pumps, pressure vessels, and fans for yachts and superyachts, offers a variety of specialized systems tailored specifically for these vessels.Andrea Corradi of CEM explains: "Regarding the movement of water
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