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Envy 1300: the new jewel from Scanner Marine has come

Scanner Marine does it again. In a world premiere, the shipyard led by the Montemitro family reveals, exclusively for The International Yachting Media, some details of the new Envy 1300, the latest star in the

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On Test: 2Bar 82 – more than just a RIB

The 2Bar 82 delivers RIB performance with exceptional customization and impressive stability, making it a standout model. With a completely new design, it features unmistakable black tubes and unique tobacco-colored upholstery. Powered by two Mercury

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Ranieri Cayman 19 Sport: power and character

The Ranieri Cayman 19 Sport is an inflatable boat that’s truly accessible to everyone, as it can perform well with just a 40-horsepower engine, which doesn’t require a boating license. The smallest model in the

RIB Tubes Maintenance

Guide to RIB Tubes Maintenance

Guide to RIB Tubes Maintenance : tips to avoid common mistakes If 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

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Selva T 230 VIB and ePropulsion eLite: the test begins

Selva T 230 VIB ed ePropulsion eLite: the test begins. It’s no surprise that a tender and an outboard engine are two indispensable accessories. Inseparable companions of our summer cruises, they allow us to disembark,

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Boat Camping Guide: the tent to sleep on board

Boat Camping tent: aft installation has many advantages. Here’s what The first boat camping experience almost always includes the installation of a “Quechua” tent in the foredeck of the boat. Only a few people, however,

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MAR.CO E-Motion 32, comfort and style take the lead

Just looking at it while it’s moored, you can understand that we’re facing a concentration of sportiness and elegance. The MAR.CO E-Motion 32 is a high-performance, aggressive RIB. This version in metallic anthracite gray, with

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Sacs Tecnorib chooses Italian Yacht Store

Sacs Tecnorib expands its distribution network in Italy thanks to a new agreement with Italian Yacht Store, marking a significant alliance in the Italian boating panorama. This partnership between the Brianza-based shipyard specializing in the

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Sacs Tecnorib in 2023: growth, innovation and success

Sacs Tecnorib has solidified its leading position in the maxirib market by presenting its 2023 financial data during its participation at the Düsseldorf Boat Show. With an average revenue increase of +25% over the last

Solemar SE33

Solemar SE33: the new cabin RIB unveiled in world premiere

It’s called Solemar SE33, and it’s the latest cabin RIB from the iconic Bergamo-based shipyard. This is news we’re fortunate to share with you in a worldwide preview, reaffirming Solemar’s determination to become a key

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SCANNER ENVY 1500: the new flagship has come

New SCANNER ENVY 1500 unveiled, first sea trials scheduled to take place soon The news had been circulating for a few weeks then, meeting Fabio Montemitro during the Dusseldorf boat show, we received confirmation and

Solemar SX27

Solemar SX27: 100 miles aboard a mini Maxi-Rib

100 miles aboard the new Solemar SX27.  It is difficult to be unimpressed by Solemar’s big comeback. These are legendary inflatables that, starting in the 1980s, literally captivated a loyal audience of owners who chose

2BAR

2BAR, the inflatables that conquer at first sight

2BAR manufactures inflatable boats that conquer all, fast, light, fully customizable with colors and accessories, young, recognizable and unique. Company founders PIETRO BARBIERI and his daughter FRANCESCA have always wanted to provide the market with

Solemar SX34

On Test. Solemar SX34: a “legendary” RIB

The big comeback we’ve been waiting for is now out in the open: Solemar SX34 is the new flagship of the popular Made in Italy Rib company’s sport and day-cruising line that made its (new)

Solemar

Solemar: the big comeback that enchanted Genoa

It was a flashback that took by surprise the many visitors to the 63rd Genoa Boat Show that of the Italian RIB company Solemar: the big comeback has happened, and now it is officially present

Rebel 50G

Rebel 50G, the superyacht-like luxury Maxi Rib

Making its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023, Rebel 50G is the latest addition to the Sacs Tecnorib range and is destined to conquer the hearts of luxury Maxi Rib enthusiasts. The Principality’s showcase

RIO INAGUA S

Rio Inagua S: 100 miles aboard an out-of-the-ordinary RIB

Boasting a design that is finally different from a multitude of widely resembling inflatables, the new Rio Inagua S immediately caught the attention of a target audience that is increasingly looking for very distinctive Maxi-Ribs.

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Design in the history of Pirelli

The year 2022 celebrated the first 150 years of the Pirelli Group, which was founded in Milan in 1872 by engineer Giovanni Battista Pirelli, who opened the first factory in Italy for the processing of

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Pirelli speedboats at the Miami Boat Show

PIRELLI speedboats made their debut in the US market with the American premiere of the world-famous PIRELLI 35 and PIRELLI 50 on display at the recently concluded Miami International Boat Show. Present in the American

Pirelli 30

PIRELLI 30 has come: sporty and adrenaline-pumping

World premiered at the recent Düsseldorf boat show, the new PIRELLI 30 is, once again, the result of a joint collaboration netween TecnoRib and the renowned Swedish Mannerfelt Design Team. The prestigious pencil of Ted

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Scanner Envy 1200 HT, cruising on velvet with 850HP

Scanner Envy 1200 HT, sea trial with douple Yamaha 425 setup When a hull is well-made, there is not need for high-performance powertrain. This is a postulate that should always guide us when looking for

Nuova Jolly 850 XL

Nuova Jolly 850 XL: uncompromised space

Unveiled in Paris in late 2021, the 850 XL couldn’t miss the Genoa Boat Show where it showed all the quality of Nuova Jolly Marine production, which once again has really thought of everything. Just

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Scanner Marine at Cannes 2022 with 3 Maxi Ribs

Scanner Marine confirms its presence again this year at the Cannes Yachting Festival, which starts today and will conclude on Sunday 11 September. Scanner Marine will be at booth 073 in the Vieux Port. Scanner

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An eventful September for Magazzù

September will be a sparkling and eventful month for Magazzù which, after having announced its new Targa range, not only participates in the Cannes and Genoa boat shows, but will also inaugurate its new Magazzù

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Metaverse: progress is advancing, even for boating

Metaverse, boating and the technological evolutions of the next five years.  The world is changing fast. The fast-paced digital evolution makes it easy and obvious to use applications that only yesterday seemed futuristic and that

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New Magazzù Center in Varazze, opening in September

A new Magazzù Center is about to open at Marina di Varazze. A new location designed to offer a complete assistance service, dedicated to all owners of the iconic Magazzù maxi-ribs. The centre’s inauguration will

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Sergio Davì conquers the Pacific aboard Prince 38

Sergio Davì ‘s latest extraordinary adventure has come to an end, namely the solo voyage on board a RIB from Palermo to Los Angeles, dubbed the ‘Ocean to Ocean Rib Adventure‘. After having crossed the

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On test. Cayman 23.0 Sport: the RIB for everyone

Among the wide range on offer, the Cayman 23.0 Sport is the Ranieri International walk-around boat that intrigued us most. Maybe it’s because a little gem like this makes you want to cruise, or maybe

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Umberto Felci: style according to Felci Yacht Design

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

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Scanner Envy 860: on test with Cox 300

Scanner Envy 860 and Cox 300, a very interesting duo Scanner Marine has always stood out for its design. A unique and unmistakable style that has led the boatyard to manufacture boats that are fundamentally

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Windsurfing at 56 knots. Record for Bjorn Dunkerbeck

It sounds incredible, but Bjorn Dunkerbeck has set a stunning new record. A staggering 103.67 kilometres per hour, or 55.98 knots, were achieved while flying over 500 metres of “The Ditch”, Namibia’s famous canal where

Yacht Digest 10

Yacht Digest issue 10 is online with the best of yachting

Yacht Digest 10: the latest issue of the popular quarterly from The International Yachting Media, the publishing house founded by Luca D’ambrosio, has come. This full-bodied volume, the result of a really intense work, includes

R-Evolution 26

R-Evolution 26: what Mar.Co’s new Rib will look like

There is a new entry in production at the well-known Muggiò-based boatyard: the R-Evolution 26. Where “Evolution” and “Revolution” are the marketing terms for the innovative features of this compact inflatable, which repliocates the lines

Quick Rider R3

Quick Rider R3 winch: 1,000-mile test

One thousand miles in the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Quick Rider R3 winch Among the many more or less complex nautical accessories available on board, there is one that certainly does not seem the most

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Magazzù luxury icons at Genoa Boat Show

A large number of people came to the Magazzù booth on the opening day of the 61st Genoa Boat Show. At the ‘H’ quay there were two Maxi-Ribs from the well-known Palermo-based boatyard: the MX11

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Events at the 61st Genoa Boat Show

The Best of Sport will be coming to the 61st Genoa International Boat Show from 16h to 21st September, with the most beautiful boating wonders and special events. A rich programme of sports competitions will

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Scanner Marine Open Days with the Envy class

Scanner Marine is organizing a four-day open day from September 16-19 in Varazze (Liguria). The stars of the event will the latest Envy 1200 inboard model, the Envy 1400 in the two inboard/outboard versions and

EPropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo

Epropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo: the power of silence

One of the most extensively used equipment on board is the outboard engine, which, together with the tender, represents a sort of link with the shore, an umbilical cord capable of getting us to the

SCANNER ENVY 1200 Cannes

ENVY 1200: Scanner Marine’s RIB conquers Cannes

Scanner Marine brought the class of the Rib ENVY 1200 to the Mediterranean at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021. And it was a world premiere for this day-cruiser, which is attracting considerable attention from the

Procida

The island of Procida: tips for sailing

Procida is the closest island to the mainland in the Phlegraean archipelago, emerging completely of volcanic origin in the Gulf of Naples. The island is just four hundred metres from the private islet of Vivara,

Capri

Discovering Capri: nautical guide

Capri is the Blue Grotto and vice versa: nothing could undo the indissoluble bond that has made one of the Mediterranean‘s most fashionable yachting locations so famous since the 19th century. So mush so, in

Cannes Yachting Festival Vieux Port

Cannes Yachting Festival: less than 2 weeks to go

The Cannes Yachting Festival returns in less than 2 weeks to showcase the luxury of international yachting. This is the 40th edition, with 600 boats and more than 550 exhibitors. Although these numbers have risen

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Boat itinerary to the Ponza island

A “marvellous” island, this is Ponza, and it is perhaps the most attractive of all the ideas for a boat trip, thanks to its coastline that allows for optimal navigability and the choice of anchoring

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Genoa Boat Show, Guidi will exhibit in Pavilion 2

Guidi Srl, leading manufacturer of nautical accessories, will be exhibiting at this year’s Genoa Boat Show from 16 to 21 September, marking a great return to one of the world’s most important nautical exhibition events.

Selva Guppy 2.5

Selva Guppy 2.5: a 3-year-long test

Two seasons have passed since Selva provided our editorial staff’s Daydreamer with a new engine for the tender: it’s the Selva Guppy 2.5, an outboard that has proven to be a valuable ally on our

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Buy your Genoa Boat Show ticket online

The 61st Genoa Booat Show will be open to the public from 16 to 21 September, with the entrance ticket to be purchased online at the event’s official website. The kermesse will be held in

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Monaco (Super) Yacht Show: how big you are!

Two more months and the triumph of nautical history will bring its exploits to the Monaco Yacht Show 2021 to be tinged with the Principality’s blue blood. A “phenomenal fleet of superyachts that will be

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What the 61st Genoa Boat Show will be like

The 61st Genoa International Boat Show, which will be held this year from 16 to 21 september, will inevitably carry with it the memory of its previsious edition, which took place in a climate of

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OSSH handle by Razeto&Casareto : smart and antivirus

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

Tecnorib Pirelli 35 Venice Boat Show

Tecnorib Pirelli 35: the class of a thoroughbred

In the historic context of the Venice Boat Show, inside the exclusive Arsenale, Tecnorib presents the new walk-around Pirelli 35, which offers the typical performance of the well-known Pirelli RIBs without neglecting modern aesthetics. The

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Magazzù: online the new corporate video

Magazzù presents a film-style video with a definitively Mediterranean touch, in which the beauty of its Maxi-Rib range is unveiled through images. Magazzù launches a corporate video which, through exhaustive footage of its Maxi-Rib range,

AerPro Marine

AerPro Marine: how much is your life worth?

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

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Magazzù Photo Collection 2021: a tribute to beauty

Magazzù Photo Collection 2021 is an exclusive, limited edition photographic work which celebrates the beauty of the Maxi Ribs of the famous Italian shipyard From the MX-14 Classic to the MX-13 Gran Coupé, passing through

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New Scanner Envy 770 Outboard unveiled

 Scanner Marine unveils a preview of the new Envy 770 Outboard The unmistakable pencil of Montemitro Design traces the lines of the Envy 770, one the most popular models of the Tender Line collection signed

Pirelli 35 by TecnoRib

Pirelli 35 by TecnoRib: top-level elegance and performance

After the success of the 42, TecnoRib presents the brand-new Pirelli 35 walkaround, a worthy heir of sportiness and elegance with more moderate aesthetics, liveability and performance. The sportiness of lines has always characterised the

MAR-CO E-MOTION 36 Sea Trial

MAR-CO E-MOTION 36: beautiful, aggressive and very fast

The new MAR-CO E-MOTION 36 marks – unequivocally and rightfully – the entry of MAR.CO MARINE COSTRUZIONI into the segment of high-end cruising Maxi Ribs. In fact, these are boats that, exclusively custom-made, are built

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Sacs Rebel 40: power, safety and great comfort

On Test. Sacs Rebel 40, a fully-equipped powerful, safe and comfortable Maxi Rib The two chaises longues at the bow, where we felt like in the front row at a drive-in movie theatre, were so

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Boating etiquette: how to live peacefully on a boat

Boat holidays are still far away but a reminder of boating etiquette, along with precious advice to live with other passengers for two-three weeks within tight spaces, are generally useful. In other words, good manners

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Zar Mini Lux: small RIBs with great seaworthiness

The Zar Mini range expands with the new Lux collection Small RIbs with great seaworthiness. Four years after the launch of the first models, the Zar Mini range expands production with the new Lux collection

Scanner Envy 1200

Envy 1200: Scanner Marine’s latest jewel preview

Envy 1200, the new elegant Maxi Rib with a sporty soul by Scanner Marine From the pencil and design studio of Donato Montemitro, founder and owner of Scanner Marine, the new Scanner Envy 1200 is

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Sacs Strider 11 Limousine: elegance goes fast

On Test. Sacs Strider 11 Limousine: an elegant, seductive and very fast Maxi Rib Sly and malicious, she seduces the observer at the very first sight. The game of seduction she triggers leaves no way

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Nuova Jolly Prince 50: uncompromised flagship

Presented at the 2020 Genoa Boat Show, Nuova Jolly Prince 50, the latest addition to the Italian shipyard’s fleet, is a true prince in terms of appearance, performance, habitability and building care. Sporty and aggressive

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Ranieri Cayman 23.0 Sport: agile, exciting and safe

Cayman 23.0 Sport: the sea trial of the new boat by Ranieri International Ranieri International boats rhyme with quality, reliability and speed. That’s why, when we had the opportunity to test the new Cayman 23.0

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MAR.CO: the Emotion 36 dresses in a new T-Top

MAR.CO unveils the ultimate novelty of the Emotion 36 equipped with fiberglass T-Top Attractive, seductive, aggressive. Fitted with two black-and-red Mercury 450 Racing engines, which chromatically match the rest of the boat, she looks like

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MAR-CO: pocket aces for the Genoa Boat Show

At the Genoa International Boat Show, MAR-CO will exhibit its four flagship models MAR-CO is preparing in grand style. At the upcoming Genoa International Boat Show, the famous Italian shipyard will exhibit four models: two

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Quick Spa and SAIM: together we create QS Seamaster

QS Seamaster : Quick Spa and SAIM Spa launch a new range of highly advanced thrusters QS Seamaster Combining SAIM specifications with Quick Spa advanced technology, QS Seamaster will be distributed worldwide by SAIM Marine.

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Scanner Marine’s boat show will be held in Varazze

Scanner Marine will exhibit four boats at Marina di Varazze throughout the month of September While the Cannes Yachting Festival has been cancelled (click here to read about the news) and there is much uncertainty

Genoa Boat Show confirmed

Genoa Boat Show confirmed

Genoa Boat Show confirmed. A good news after Monte Carlo, Amsterdam and Cannes boat shows cancellation This year, as never before, the boating sector needs confirmations, in the true sense of the term. So, after

Quick Spa boat shows

Quick Spa, massive presence at Genoa Boat Show

Quick Spa at Genoa Boat Show Massive presence for Quick at Genoa Boat Show where, from Thursday 1 to Tuesday 6 October 2020, the brand will be present at both upper pavilion B – TP16

Virtual Boat Show

Virtual Boat Show: buying a boat in the time of Covid-19

Virtual Boat Show : the digital revolution is Covid-proof The recent cancellation of the Cannes Yachting Festival after the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in France has unfortunately shown how digital tools are today the

Cannes Yachting Festival

Cannes Yachting Festival 2020 cancelled

The news of the cancellation of the Cannes Yachting Festival is not a surprise. This week, the French government extended its ban on mass gatherings of over 5,000 people and, unfortunately, the French Boat Show,

Magazzù boat shows

Magazzù: a world premiere for Genoa Boat show

Magazzù joins the Genoa Boat Show with two Maxi Ribs: a world premiere and an icon Magazzù MX-13 Gran Coupé: the new entry of the year The new Magazzù MX-13 Gran Coupé is probably the

Cayman 26 Sport

Cayman 26 Sport : here are the first exclusive pictures

Ranieri International: here are the first exclusive pictures of the Cayman 26 Sport  The Cayman 26.0 Sport, launched these days at Ranieri International nautical headquarter in Soverato, has an overall length of 7.80 meters and

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Zar Formenti invades the Genoa Boat Show

Zar Formenti will join the Genoa Boat Show in grand style From October 1-6, Zar Formenti will be present at the Genoa International Boat Show with many models of its range. In the Ligurian city,

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Ranieri International: autumn premieres

In autumn, Ranieri International will unveil 4 novelties: three Ribs and one boat Great novelties for Ranieri International. The famous motorboating brand is ready to launch four new models next autumn, starting with the Genoa

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Nuova Jolly: the Maxi Ribs we’ll see in autumn

Here are the models Nuova Jolly Marine will exhibit in autumn. High expectations for the Prince 50      All eyes are on the Prince 50 which, launched in early June, will not be presented

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A video for the new QNN – Quick Nautical Network

A video for the new QNN – Quick Nautical Network Quick Spa, international leader in the production of nautical accessories, launches a new video dedicated to QNN – Quick Nautical Network, one of the latest devices signed by

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Scanner Marine novelties at Genoa Boat Show

Here are the models that Scanner Marine will exhibit at the next Cannes and Genoa boat shows      Scanner Marine is getting ready in grand style for the autumn yachting season. The Italian shipyard,

The International Yachting Media Virtual Boat Show

Virtual Boat Show: the virtual modern yachting show

Virtual Boat Show : the world’s top boat manufacturers are in The International Yachting Media’s Virtual Boat Show The brand-new Virtual Boat Show by The International Yachting Media is finally on line. The new digital

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Scanner Marine Deals: demo boats and prompt delivery

Scanner Marine Deals : new and used boats, not-to-be-missed deals Unique design, excellent hull performance, high-quality materials and full customization. These are the four cardinal points of Scanner Marine, the Italian shipyard which, since 1989,

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Boat Camping Guide: on-board systems and services

Boat Camping Guide: how to go to sea autonomously and safely Equipping an inflatable boat with the idea of living there for several days means going off the grid and abandoning all the equipment which

Cayman 27 Sport Touring

Cayman 27 Sport Touring : perfection at sea

If we wanted to define the characteristics of the ideal RIB, the features of the Ranieri International Cayman 27 Sport Touring would help us to represent them at best. Beautiful, spacious and fast, the new

Envy 1100 TT

Envy 1100 TT, the “jewel” RIB by Scanner Marine

Envy 1100 TT is the best-selling boat of Scanner Marine  The flagship product of the company and the best-selling boat of the market today, the Envy 1100 TT encloses the four cardinal points that have

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Buy a boat, the virus can’t swim

Buy a boat, Coronavirus can’t swim Nothing will be back as normal. That’s for sure, everybody knows that. In a few weeks, restrictions will be eased and we will all begin to experience a new

F-RIB

F-RIB. Folding Ribs are small and ingenious

F-RIBs or folding RIBs By popular demand, we have decided to update this article, which has generated a multitude of comments and requests for information. Folding RIBs are a very interesting product made in the

Boating superstitions. What you shouldn’t do on board

Boating superstitions: when superstition takes off   When the two guests that I was waiting for looked out on jetty P4 of the Marina di Procida, a mixture of curiosity, astonishment and panic spread among skippers, mooring

Nuova Jolly NJ 650 XL

Nuova Jolly NJ 650 XL : the revolution of space

Nuova Jolly NJ 650 XL : practicality at the helm The new model comes in the wake of the successful 700 XL, offering revolutionary spaces and solutions despite an apparently compact size. But it is

Magazzù MX-11

Used boats under the lens: Magazzù MX – 11

Magazzù MX-11   If you are looking for an elegant sporty Maxi Rib which is also able to retain its value over time, you certainly cannot help but think of a Magazzù. Undoubtedly recognized among the

Capri

Yacht destinations: Sorrento Coast and Capri

The majestic beauty of that small part of the globe that goes from the Sorrento Peninsula to the island of Capri is undoubtedly unique in the world. Deep blue waters merge with high cliffs, interspersed

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X Shore Eelex 8000 : 100% electric, but do you like her?

X Shore Eelex 8000: is this minimalism “sustainable”? Inexplicably (in our opinion) rewarded for her design, the X Shore Eelex 8000 is a truly particular 8-meter boat which certainly does not go unnoticed. Designed to

Guidi and Hot Lab

Guidi Srl partner of Hot Lab for the Annual Rendez-Vous

Guidi Srl leads the Hot Lab Rendez-vous “The Italian Gentlemen” The prestigious ” The Italian Gentlemen” event was recently held, organized by Hot Lab, the Italian superyacht design studio which, for the fourth Rendez-Vous, chose

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Selva D.600 Special and Murena 40 XSR Sea Trial

Selva D.600 Special and Murena 40 XSR E.F.I. Horizons are broadened without a license Fitted with a 40HP outboard, she can exceed 30 knots! Presented in world premiere at the Genoa International Boat Show, the

Quick METS 2019

Quick Synchronous Motors and Quick Nautical Controls

Quick Synchronous Motors and Quick Nautical Controls: the rush of innovations which upsets the Metstrade in Amsterdam It’s a sequence of innovations what Quick Spa has launched over the last three months. Far from being

Guidi valves

Guidi Valves: a four-season test

We installed the Guidi Srl valves three years ago for a four-season sea trial on board the Daydreamer, the lab-boat of The International Yachting Media, the one we use to carry out most of our

Zar 95 SL

Zar Formenti, Zar 95 SL première at FLIBS

Zar Formenti: the Zar 95 SL arrives at FLIBS Zar Formenti introduces its flagship in America, a booming market for the Italian shipyard which is imposing itself in the field of maxi RIBs. The Zar

Osor Channel

That swing bridge across the Osor Channel

Across the Osor Channel Those who dock on Selve Island must decide between to options: to continue towards “Punta Bianca” and therefore the Kornati archipelago or to head north and choose between open sea and

Illumina Custom MISTRAL lamp

On Test. Illumina Custom Mistral: an innovative lamp

Illumina Custom Mistral Test: the magnetic double-function lamp When enclosed in a design item, light takes on a completely different nuance. Born from the mind of Marcello Rinaldi, a sailor and boat owner with a

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Nuova Jolly Marine at the Genoa Boat Show

Seaworthiness and reliability: these are the main features that has always distinguished Nuova Jolly Marine. The well-known shipyard of Milan, which has been innovating and manufacturing elegant performing boats since 1961, joins the Genoa International

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ABC of yachting. The different mooring methods

Types of mooring methods After having described the different types of berths (link), now it’s time to illustrate the various types of mooring methods used for boats. There are three alternatives: stern-to, bow-to and side-on

Osculati

Osculati: cutting-edge logistics for a widespread network

Logistics by Osculati, the leader of marine accessories During our recent visit to Osculati’s headquarters, we found out a cutting-edge logistic system. The Italian company, specialized in the production of marine accessories, supplies over 5,000

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Buying a new boat: 6 tips to avoid scams

Unreliable shipyards? A short guide to buying a new boat If you think that buying a new boat is safer than purchasing a used yacht, you’re wrong. Unfortunately, it often happens that down payments buyers

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Effects of seafaring life on body and spirit

“Since sailors, and crews in particular, live in conditions and habits that are different from the rest of society, it happens that their intellectual faculties and physical condition receive changes that make them take on

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Boat cruise preparation. Itinerary planning

Boat cruise preparation All checks have been carried out, everything seems to be in order, our boat shines like a mirror; we are finally ready to set sail! But another question springs to mind: where

Lagocephalus-sceleratus

Alien (fatal) fish found in the Mediterranean

It is popularly known as ” spotted puffer fish” but its real name is Lagocephalus. And it is very dangerous. Its skin and entrails contain a toxin, TTX tetradoxyn, which can cause death through muscular paralysis, breathing complications and

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NIGHT SAILING: SMALL RITES AND ANCIENT EMOTIONS

Sunset is probably the moment when night sailing really starts. On the emotional level, first of all. I think it doesn’t matter how many nights you have spent at sea throughout your life. With experience,

Lavezzi and Budelli

Lavezzi and Budelli, an anchorage in the clouds

Lavezzi and Budelli Drawing the anchor in the waters of Cala Lazzarina in Lavezzi or Manto della Madonna in Budelli means to run the risk of confusing the border between sea and sky. Here, water

Osculati Family

Osculati: where marine accessories are born

Osculati : The Italian multinational company of marine accessories Have you ever stopped and observed the incredible multitude of accessories installed on a boat? If yes, you will have certainly noticed that most of them

YACHT CLUB ADRIACO: THE DISCREET CHARM.

They come from Udine, Pordenone, Padua, Milan and many other cities of northern Italy. We’re talking about the members of the most prestigious yacht club of the Adriatic: the second oldest one among all the

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Mediterrean Pilot Book Quick Start Guide

This summer, I’ll go to Croatia. For once, a normal journey. Everyone will be there. And to think that I’ve gone halfway round the world but I’ve never been there. I’ve never been there and,

Port of Genoa

Choosing a berth

All types of berths Choosing a berth is a topical thought. Never as now, in the light of the recent extraordinary weather events, the issue of boat safety at ports, once taken for granted, has

Yamaha 425 V8 XTO Offshore

Sea Trial for the new Yamaha 425 V8 XTO Offshore .

Yamaha 425 V8 XTO Offshore : the sea trial Presented last September at both Cannes Yachting Festival and Genoa International Boat Show, the new Yamaha 425 V8 XTO Offshore is the first outboard with direct

Nuova Jolly NJ 700 SeaFish

NJ 700 Se@Fish at “Vicenza Pescare Show”

Nuova Jolly Marine will join the Vicenza Pescare Show with two inflatable boats designed for sport fishing. The base is the same but with different solutions in order to meet every angler’s needs. The 700

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Vela Code, Dan Lenard sails to Miami

The famous yacht designer Dan Lenard of the design studio Nuvolari Lenard, founded in 1992 with its headquarters near Venice, has decided to cross the Atlantic on board a sailboat without using neither fuel nor

HP Bibi

HP BiBi. Watermakers become smart

That related to watermakers has always been a subject of debate within boat owners’s community. There are many models available and the choice can depend on many factors, such as dimensions, the l/h flow rate

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Merry Christmas

Christmas has come. For many, this holiday revokes memories of show and mountains. But, even if Santa Claus and his reindeer will leave from the North Pole, they will inevitably cross the sea. In the

Zar Formenti at Paris Boat Show

Zar Formenti : in Paris with the Zar 95 SL

In Paris, the Zar 95 SL goes on scene in her white guise As usual, Zar  Formenti’s booth is particular. Recognizable from a distance thanks to the typical shape of hulls that, high and made

Piero Formenti EBI

Piero Formenti: a look into the Europe of boating

Piero Formenti : Boating associations in Europe Boating is very important in Europe, at both numerical and economic level. In Europe, indeed, there are 36 millions of yachtsmen that develop an overall turnover of over

Med Group at MetsTrade, Luca Galimberti

Med Group at MetsTrade: a constantly growing business

Med Group goes on growing. Excellent volumes of sales, renovation, constant innovation of product lines and an increasingly closer and more fruitful collaboration with government bodies through a range of military boats named Med Defense

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Maybe, I’m looking for a boat for sale

” Excuse me, can I see this boat for sale?”. The approach is always the same, in Genoa as at any other boat show. I have deliberately taken note of many of these situations in

METSTRADE 2018

Marine accessories? MetsTrade 2018 Amsterdam starts

Anticipation is rising for the start of MetsTrade 2018. As usual, the world’s biggest leisure marine equipment show will take place at Rai Amsterdam from 13th to 15th November. Our staff will join the event,

Raymarine Axiom UAV

Raymarine and the drone that helps you on your boat

Drone from your boat, here are the latest novelties by Raymarine Great public success, at pavilion B of the Genoa International Boat Show, in the department dedicated to electronics and boat equipment. The increasingly greater

Bavaria Yachts

Bavaria Yachts emerges from abyss thanks to CMP

  The news of an imminent bankruptcy at Bavaria Yachts had shocked the world of boating industry and, in particular, all those who had witnessed, just a few weeks before, the spectacular presentation of the

Quick lights

Quick led lights light up Cannes Yachting Festival

At Cannes Yachting Festival, the Italian company Quick, leader in the field of yachting accessories and innovation, has exhibited a broad range of products, including accessories for medium- and large-sized motor-powered and sailing boats, led

Amare Group Charon

Amare Group grows up and teaches

They’re young and smiling, dynamic and optimistic. But Amare Group doesn’t want anyone to define it as a start-up. The talented guys of yachting equipment have become a solid successful reality that teaches and innovates

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The mysterious fish massacre

We receive and publish two videos sent by a reader of ours. They were shot in the bay of the Island of Toxa Grande, also known as Isla de la Toja, in Galicia, Spain. The

storm-lighting-boat

Lighting: How to defend ourselves and our boat

How to defend the boat from lighting during a sea storm. A storm is a democratic phenomenon. It can hit anywhere and anybody, even the most careful ones, especially in hot summer days, when cumulonimbus clouds

Arimar life raft

Voyage to Arimar. How life rafts are built.

Last May, on the docks of the Marina di Varazze, we took you inside an Arimar life raft for a 20-hour test where we analyzed the functioning of this security device and discovered the many

Evinrude 300

Evinrude and the emissions challenge

The Canadian brand Evinrude is the starting point of our survey on how the main marine heat engine manufacturers are preparing to launch the future clean low-emission and low-consumption engines. Carbon dioxide and polluting gas

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Maritime safety and DIY equipment

I was walking along the hiking trail overlooking the Cantore refuge, almost at the top of the Tofane mountains, when I was stopped: first by a Carabiniere, then by a man of Guardia di Finanza

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When a line gets twisted around the propeller

Line in the propeller If you have chosen August for your boat holidays, get ready to accept all the problems congestion at ports and berths involves. One among the main dangers you might run into

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And you, how are you fixed for anchors?

The well-thought-out choice of the right anchor Grumbling had been already rife among the crew members for some days but, that time, it looked like the beginning of a real mutiny. I did not want

Helly Hansen

The International Yachting Media chooses Helly Hansen

The International Yachting Media, the popular international yachting web portal, chooses Helly Hansen clothing for its team. Cold and wind will be just an old memory for both the journalists and operators of the media

Arimar life raft test

Test: 20 hours on board a life raft

Life raft: 20 hours on board Life raft is an essential part of boat equipment, even if we all hope we never have to use it. But how’s life inside? How can we make the

Sunset crossing Daydreamer

Sea crossing: the emotions of sailing

Crossing the sea is always exciting, no matter where you’re leaving from or the destination you’re heading to: the mere thought of running on a imaginary line linking what the sea divides always makes me

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But what’s a boat?

How can one think about his boat when it’s snowing outside? Yet it is possible if we consider that this means is part of us and has already taken root inside that part of our

Teaknotek, the synthetic teak by Flexiteek

Teaknotek, when synthetic teak decking is called Flexiteek

Imported and installed in Italy by Teaknotek, Flexiteek is the ultimate synthetic teak decking for boats. Invented in 2000, the product has progressively undergone an intense process of technological development which has brought it to achievements which

Stuffed Squid Recipe by Maurizio Pastacaldi

Stuffed Squid Recipe by Captain Maurizio Pastacaldi

Stuffed Squid Recipe by Maurizio Pastacaldi For all yachtsmen who love living the sea and spending their nights at anchor, squid fishing – which we will talk about in another article – is a excellent,

Boatandboats Fishing

Boatandboats Fishing is born. The boat fishing magazine

Great news for The International Yachting Media which, although having just launched the French edition of the world’s most popular yachting magazine, cranks out a further novelty. The magazine opens doors to Boatandboats Fishing, the new macro-category

Mondomarine FALCIAI ZAMBRINI

Mondomarine, prosecutors investigate on missing money.

The crisis of Mondomarine, one among the historic and most important groups of the shipbuilding industry, has seen another development in an investigation into the builder’s business operations. Yesterday morning, in Savona, engineer Giuseppe Dilorenzo,

capelli tempest-900 wa

On Test. Capelli Tempest 900 WA

A 9-meter inflatable boat can be considered as the largest of the small models or, if you prefer, the smallest among the big models. The different perspective depends on the general concept and, above all, the type

Bénéteau Peugeot Sea Drive Concept

Bénéteau and Peugeot launch the Sea Drive Concept

Mutual influences between automobile and leisure marine industry have become increasingly widespread, resulting into multiple contaminations and mixtures both in terms of design and technology. A sort of osmosis which has not always succeeded in

heavy weather sailing

How to prepare for heavy weather sailing

Weather reports indicated a 18-knot south-east wind, rain and some storms would be approaching us along the Tuscany Coast in the next hours. Our destination was the Gulf of La Spezia; in short, a safe

nuova jolly marine prince 25

On Test. Prince 25: when the hull is the trademark

An extraordinarily seaworthy hull. This is, in our opinion, the main distinctive characteristic of the new Nuova Jolly Marine Prince 25. The sea trial that we experienced in the choppy sea of Genoa some weeks

Guidi srl mets 2017

Guidi brings Art to the METS Trade in Amsterdam

Countdown for Guidi Srl, an undisputed brand in the sector of marine equipment, which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary (1968-2018). The preparations for the upcoming accomplishment already started at the Marine Equipment Trade

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Drowning wild boar rescued at sea

It was thanks to the prompt, courageous intervention of two sea professionals that – as crazy as it may sound – a wild boar was saved from certain death off the Tuscany Coasts. The incredible

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Red Bull Cape Fear: where angels ride jet skis

When the sea conditions are as extreme as those shown the video below, surfers actually risk their own life. Dangers are multiple: they can be held underwater by two or more consecutive waves or even

Red Bull Wave Party

Crazy DIY vessel Red Bull Wave Party

The Red Bull Party Wave, the competition challenging creative teams to build their own surf vessel and ride the best wave as a team, returns to the shores of Waikiki’s Kuhio Beach. Surfers include any

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A sea tornado hits a beach: here’s what happens

Striking images captured by several people on their smartphones show a sea tornado hitting a beach full of bathers, maybe too busy looking at it to get away in time. It happened on a Brazilian beach

Besenzoni boat accessories

Besenzoni: yacht gangways and accessories since 1967

Much of the recent evolution in yachting design results from the introduction of new accessories and the chance for numerous manufacturers and designers to broaden the horizons of possibilities . It is no coincidence that

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Let’s surf on a cigarette surfboard!

Do cigarette butts pollute both sea and beaches? Why don’t we use them to create surfboards? This is the brilliant idea of Taylor Lane, a Californian surfer who has created a surfboard with 10,000 cigarette filters.    

boat bloopers

Hilarious boat bloopers

  It’s not nice to laugh at someone else’s misfortunes, especially if a man falls overboard. However, this video is really irresistible….furthermore, it offers a helpful guidance for the do’s and don’ts when getting on/off

Castaway

Rescued after 5 months adrift at sea

Last October 25th, the U.S. Navy rescued two sailors, both from Honolulu, after five months adrift at sea. Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiaba had set sail this spring from Hawaii to Tahiti, where they were

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How to anchor with lines ashore

When spending a night at the anchor, you have different possibilities to anchor your boat. One of them is to take one or more lines ashore. This is not my favourite technique because I prefer anchoring with my boat

Marlin 24 SR

On test. Marlin 24 SR: uncompromised style

Enthusiasts of the “American way of boating”, rejoice! Today, with the Marlin Boat Marlin 24 SR, you can have an American-style boat to enjoy sea and water sports but 100% made in Italy. With an

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Video: spectacular salvage of the Modern Express

On 26th January 2016, the Modern Express, a 164-meter-long ferry sailing in the Atlantic, lost stability during a storm and would have caused a terrible environmental disaster along the north-western French coast if a team

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SELFIES: PLEASURE OR DESIRE?

After the crowded Cannes Yachting Festival and Genoa International Boat Show, I still have a doubt. Who knows if that fine lady with Roman accent, a five-strand river pearl necklace around her neck and a

hydrofoil-yacht collision

HYDROFOIL CRASHES INTO YACHT IN THE GULF OF NAPLES

Moments of panic yesterday in the Gulf of Naples, where a hydrofoil with hundred of passengers aboard crashes into a yacht. The accident seems to have occurred a few miles away from Molo Beverello. The

Raymarine Axiom Pro 12

AXIOM PRO: EVOLUTION ACCORDING TO RAYMARINE

The Genoa International Boat Show was the place Raymarine selected to present its two latest novelties. The first is named Axiom Pro. Available in 9-, 12- and 16-inch display size, the system is the advanced

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CANTIERI MAGAZZÙ: ITALIAN EXCELLENCE IN CANNES

What are two aeronautical engineers doing in the world of yachting? They apply their knowledge, of course, along with a methodological approach to boat manufacturing since, after all, boats, like planes in the air, move

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AMARE GROUP’S VISIONS SEDUCE CANNES

What’s a vision? If we exclude the general ones engendered by some specific substances, it is probably the starter of an idea, the basic component that, through work and skills, finally becomes the intuition of a

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SAILBOAT CRASHES INTO ROCKS IN NAPLES, ITALY

It happened in Naples last Sunday. Harsh weather conditions caused a sailboat to break its moorings at the promenade of Caracciolo. The impressive scene was filmed by pedestrians who later sent it to YouReporter, the video

coelmo power management systems

COELMO AT GENOA BOAT SHOW WITH THE NEW INTEGRA PLUS SYSTEM

Innovative products and market foresight capability have always been the main hallmarks of Coelmo, a company that has been manufacturing industrial and marine generating sets since the immediate post-war era. The upcoming Genoa International Boat

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HUGE MAKO SHARK JUMPS ONTO FISHING BOAT IN USA

It really happened in the United States last July. A family was enjoying his favourite sport – offshore fishing – when something massive took the bait. After a long hard fight against the fish, the line

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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AT SEA. SIX PRACTICAL CASES

As many of you have unfortunately experienced, the boat is an inexhaustible source of minor and major incidents which are not comparable with any other “category” of situations. Different types of possible negative events are indeed concentrated

docked boats

THE INEVITABLE BOAT PARADE..

What does the weather forecast say? It will be good but a little cloudy. Which weather forecast have you seen? If it is issued by the local body, we’ll be safe: the others, on the

Riva-Yachts

RIVA CONQUERS THE LOUNGE AT VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

After all, it was natural. From favourite boat of stars, actors and film directors in several film scenes and their private lives, Riva – the Italian brand universally recognized as the symbol of luxury and glamour

Selva VIB 270

SELVA 270 VIB: THE UNBREAKABLE TENDER

It wasn’t easy trying to convince Carlo Selva but he finally accepted to give us his tender for the second year running. He knows very well how stressful our tests are and a second season of

man overboard tips

ACCIDENTS AT SEA: CAPTAIN OVERBOARD!

Many years ago, a sailing instructor told me: ” During any navigation, throw a life preserver in the water and shout: MAN OVERBOARD! Don’t care about the manoeuvre and see what happens…Then, imagine you’re in that

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SAILBOAT STOPS BIKE RACE IN NORWAY

Right at the 5km to go marker, four riders have established a good gap when, rounding a corner, they see something unthinkable. The road leading to the bridge is closed. Slowly, the drawbridge raises and

Torqeedo 1003 test

ON TEST. TORQEEDO 1003: THE DEFINITIVE OUTBOARD

Delivered by the Italian importer Carlo Selva after an exciting series of some boat shows and the Italian NavigaMi exhibition, the Torqueedo 1003 climbed on board our Daydreamer in early summer. This means that the

Italian yacht on fire off Nice

DIANA BRACCO’S SUPERYACHT ON FIRE OFF NICE

The “If Only” superyacht owned by the famous Italian businesswoman Diana Bracco went down in flames in the anchorage of Nice yesterday. Fortunately, no passengers were injured during the accident. The fire on board the

Onboard medical emergencies

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AT SEA

There are subjects that people prefer not to mention aboard. That’s generally typical of guests who, for example, seem to be a little surprised when safety equipment is shown to them during the cruise. ” Why

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EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE ABOARD

The different roles reflect the classic stereotype of the couple aboard: the man at the wheel and his lady involved in the docking manouevres. Usually, a higher tone of voce emerges, especially the man’s one

out-of-control tender

OUT-OF-CONTROL TENDER CRASHES INTO TWO YACHTS AND A JETTY

It should have happened last August 11th in Safak, Turkey. An out-of-control tender crashed into a jetty spreading panic among bathers. The pilot had fallen overboard during a manoeuver, probably because he didn’t wear the

Fear in Ibiza squall yachts stranded

FEAR IN IBIZA. VIOLENT SQUALL ATTACKS BOATS AT ANCHOR

It’s the night between 9th and 10th August when a violent squall hits Ibiza coasts. A terrible cloudburst comes just a little minutes before a 45-knot wind. Unfortunately, the violent storm strands many among the

9,-12 and 16-inch Raymarine Axiom Pro

THE UNSCARY SIXTH SENSE. FLIR LAUNCHES NEW AXIOM PRO CONTROL SYSTEM

It has become part of everyday language thanks to a thriller/horror movie starred by Bruce Willis and, now, everyone wants it. Because a sixth sense could be really useful, especially when sailing on the sea. The improvement of sailors’ “sensorial” skills is precisely

THE PERFECT STORM. HOW SEA PROFESSIONALS FACE IT. VIDEO.

Everybody has his own limits. They are personal and, above all, indisputable since one’s decisions are directly connected with the capacity to face the sea and, consequently, with safety. Some sailors immediately get scared when

Coelmo DM600

COELMO DM600, on board tests of laboratory boat

We had wrote some time ago about innovative installation of Coelmo DM600. The generating set has been installed in the dinette below the table, astern of the mast. The first result of the test, that

boat holiday safe cruise

The precious rings of Tonco for a safe cruise

His name is Tonco, maybe the writing could be Tonko, with the K, but phonetically the name remains the same. You see the smoke of his cigarette before seeing him, he keeps it always alighted

man overboard precautions

MAN OVERBOARD: PREVENTION MEASURES

We’ve already written some articles about man overboard rescue operations and procedures. In a case, we’ve even experimented with Matteo Miceli what he considers to be the best rescue method while sailing. Today, what we

Technohull Omega 41

TECHNOHULL OMEGA 41: THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEGA RIB

When talking about extremely fast mega ribs, so versatile and safe that they can be used both for comfortable and elegant long-range cruises or as luxury tenders of megayachts, the creations of Technohull inevitably come

Piero Formenti President of EBI

PIERO FORMENTI CONFIRMED PRESIDENT OF EBI

Piero Formenti, Vice President of UCINA, has been confirmed President of EBI, the Association which represents leisure marine industry in Europe. During the annual general assembly in Bruxelles last June 14th, EBI elected its new Council and

Navico B&G V20 vhf radio

B&G LAUNCHES NEW V20 NMEA 2000-COMPATIBLE VHF RADIO

Among the brands gathered under the Navico parent company, B&G stands out for the manufacturing of marine accessories specifically destined to sailing world. Precisely in this field, the brand has recently presented a new D-Class VHF radio

Estilo 17

ESTILO ENTERS THE MARKET WITH SPECIAL RIBS

Advertorial “ What makes Estilo ribs so special?”. If we ask it to Osmar Ramiro, the owner and founder of the brand, he answers with a smile: “Nothing”. However, the “nothing” he loves to use is loaded

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HUMPBACK WHALE STUCK IN VENTURA HARBOUR

Last Saturday May 20th, a juvenile humpback whale, whose length was said to be between 9 and 11 metres, was spotted by a couple of yachtsmen inside the California’s Ventura Harbour. Despite the prompt intervention of

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Accidents at sea

It seems incredible with all the space there but, even at sea, terrible accidents often occur. The video below shows an interesting series, from head-on collision to crashes between military ships.    

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BOATSWAPPING.ONLINE: YOUR BOAT, ANYWHERE

Would you like hundreds of boats available instead of just a single one? And without breaking the bank? Well, the answer is Boatswapping.online, the innovative online platform gathering a community of boat owners that make

Navico NAIS 500 Class-B

NAVICO LAUNCHES THE NEW NAIS 500 CLASS-B AIS TRANSPONDER

Navico, the parent company to Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands, leaders in marine electronics for professional and recreational boating, launches the new NAIS 500 Class-B. A safety tool whose presence on board is increasingly more essential

abordo online marine store

ABORDO: THE LARGEST MARINE STORE IS ON LINE

The largest marine store you’ve never imagined open its doors and is now just a click away. Abordo, the e-commerce marine platform gathering thousands of boat accessories, is finally on line to offer a multitude of

Marina Porto Antico Genoa

MARINA PORTO ANTICO: A WINDOW ON THE HEART OF GENOA

The Italian poet Francesco Petrarca defined Genoa as a “imperious […] mistress of the sea, proud for men and walls”. This was true even before the Genoese became the masters of the world between the

Yamaha 100 F

ON TEST. NEW YAMAHA 100F: WHERE LIGHTNESS MEETS POWER

The background is an almost surreal corner of Portugal which seems to be cut off from the world. To give international press the opportunity to test the new Yamaha 100 F outboard, the Japanese manufacturer has

nuova jolly marine prince 38 sea trial in miami

PRINCE 38: A RIB WITH THE SOUL OF A PURE OPEN

When you experience a sea trial, it is not always easy to not get involved by the surrounding environment. The measurement of objective data related to the conditions of our sailing experience therefore protects us

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ROUND ITALY RIB TOUR: ACT 2

The first stage of the Round Italy Rib Tour was concluded last April 3rd. As planned, Emilio Galli, left from Genoa last April 1st, arrived in Porto Ercole after 188 miles sailed on board a Zar

suzuki marine 300 lean burn

SUZUKI TUTORIAL. LEAN BURN: HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MONEY

Lean Burn is a patented Suzuki technology which aims to optimize and reduce both fuel consumption and costs. “It’s a very advanced technology – Suzuki Technical Staff Coordinator Marco Massola explained us during our encounter at NauticStore,

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SAILING AROUND ITALY IN A RIB? YES, IT’S POSSIBLE.

“Our message is simple: simple boating, that one which costs nothing and makes you enjoy the wonders of the sea, is possible and within the reach of everyone”. Emilio Galli, a passionate sailor and member

marina di varazze

MARINA DI VARAZZE: 10 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

Marina di Varazze, the Italian marina owned by Azimut-Benetti Group, celebrates its 10 anniversary and a story of excellence. From 2008 up until today, the marina has been awarded both the prestigious “Blue Flag” and

Suzuki Marine Mako 58 classic propellers

SUZUKI TUTORIAL: THE CHOICE OF PROPELLER

We met Marco Massola, Suzuki Marine Italia Technical Staff Coordinator, at Nauticstore in Gianola, Italy. Among the subjects we dealt with and which we’re developing in the next few weeks, we talked about an essential component

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PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT SEA

Collision at sea is, in many cases, a very serious and, unfortunately, rather common accident which often results in fatalities. According to the statistics from the Italian Department of Transport included in a 2013 report,

De Laurentis' boat on fire in the Gulf on Naples

BASICS OF FIRE PREVENTION ON BOARD

Together with leak, fire is the most serious emergency which can occur at sea. Even though the galley is statistically the most dangerous area, the possible causes of fire on board can be multiple: electric

Versilia Yachting Rendez-Vous

VERSILIA YACHTING RENDEZ-VOUS: A NEW YACTHING EVENT

From the 11th to the 14th May 2017, Viareggio will be the world capital of the nautical excellence industry with the first Versilia Yachting Rendez-vous. A new event dedicated to big yachts and everything gravitating

LTN19 Hikari rib

LTN 19 HIKARI: THE LTN ENTRY-LEVEL RIB

The LTN 19 Hikari is the new rib built by the namesake Italian LTN shipyard based in Bergamo and owned by Ezio Agazzi and Giulio Sottocornola. LTN Ribs was founded in 1995 as a support company

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UN DECLARES WAR ON OCEAN PLASTIC POLLUTION

Ocean plastic pollution has reached levels never seen before and absolutely harmful for all human species. Every year, more than 8 millions tons of plastic end up into the sea. Cosmetics industry, for example, is

WINTER BOAT MAINTENANCE: 7 STEPS BEFORE ANTIFOULING

The season of boat cleaning and antifouling is approaching. It actually represents an excellent occasion to run a series of checks we can’t normally do when the hull is submerged. Propeller axis, engine foot, through-hull, probes, zincs can be checked easily when the

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LUCIO MICHELETTI: YACHT DESIGN INSPIRED BY LIGHT

Lucio Micheletti appeared in the boating world about seven years ago. With his soft voice and unanticipated drawings, he brought his world view into interior design and yacht styling. ” When an element is added

Sunseeker CEO Phil Popham

SUNSEEKER CEO PHIL POPHAM TELLS THE REBIRTH OF THE BRAND

Sunseeker is certainly one of the main pillars in international boating industry. Since its birth, in the mid-1960s, its development in terms of project and design innovations has marked most of yachting’s one. Its small

HR44 double rudder blade

DOUBLE RUDDER BLADES: FASHIONABLE OR NECESSARY?

At the Boot Düsseldorf 2017, from a certain position of pavilion 16, it was possibile to see the ClubSwan 50 and the new Hallberg-Rassy 44. Two completely different boats: a modern monotype in the first

Alfa Shipyard sea trials centre - Boatandboats

BOATANDBOATS INAUGURATES ITS SEA TRIALS CENTRE

Among its many frenzied activities, our staff is also constantly involved in sea trials. We seriously test boats, boat accessories, systems and equipment in order to tell our readers the features of each product, its

Tecnitrail custom boat trailers

DÜSSELDORF. UNVEILED TECNITRAIL CUSTOM TRAILERS

A boat trailer, like those built by Tecnitrail  since 1977, not only makes the boat “terrestrial” and easily transportable from place to place if towed by a car but it also offers other two important advantages. First

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SAILING IN THE FOG: EMERGENCY MEASURES

Visibility was low but we could still rely on a visible horizon few thousand miles away. Then, slowly but progressively, fog shrouded us. The bow had ripped a white cloud, which have locked behind us,

Nico Caponetto

NICO CAPONETTO IS THE NEW EDITOR IN CHIEF OF BOATANDBOATS

Nico Caponetto, a Piedmontese journalist with a 35-year experience, is the new Editor in Chief of Boatandboats magazine. Nico has been collaborating with Boatandboats since 2015 and he is one among the journalists our readers

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ENGINE BELT: A STIFF FIGHT TO ITS ENEMIES

Essential for the motion transfer, the oil circulation, the water pump and alternator correct operation, the engine belt is one among the most precious elements of our propulsion system. We’re lost without it. For the

boatandboats boating portal

BOATANDBOATS.COM: BOATING IS JUST A CLICK AWAY

The whole universe of boating is just a click away. That’s what entering Boatandboats.com means: it means to get through an international portal which reaches 198 different countries in the world by proposing everything you

Ranieri International Cayman 23 Sport

RANIERI CAYMAN 23 SPORT. COMPLETE SEA TRIAL

Over the past seasons there has been a constant increase in investment by yards historically involved in the production of fiberglass boats towards the world of ribs while, vice versa, more and more brands specialized in the

torqeedo travel 1003

NEW TORQEEDO ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS

Green energy, greater range, respect for the environment and on-board comfort. These are the promises by Torqeedo for 2017 with its upcoming electric and hybrid outboards. The first innovation is the BMW battery. Coming from

Zar Formenti 85 SL pushed by Suzuki DF 3oo APX

ZAR 85 SL: COMPLETE SEA TRIAL

One among the most interesting ribs of the season is certainly new Formenti Zar 85 SL, a rib already launched and well-appreciated during the latest autumn boat shows. Born as the flagship of the Sport

Boat swapping, Elan, Boat holidays, a boat in any port

BOAT SWAPPING: A BOAT IN ANY PORT

Here is a very seductive idea for anyone who loves both sailing and surfing the net. An idea as easy as genial conceived by a passionate businessman and sailor: Fabrizio Fabbri. Its name is boatswapping.online

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SANTA CLAUS HAS ALREADY LANDED IN MARINA DI VARAZZE

Marina di Varazze celebrates Christmas along its illuminated quays: mulled wine, panettoni, focaccia bread and a little gift for children. Last Friday December 16th, the magic of Christmas landed in Marina di Varazze in a

Genoa Boat Show

GENOA BOAT SHOW 2017: THE APPOINTMENT IS FOR SEPTEMBER 21-26

The next International Genoa Boat Show is scheduled for September 21st-26th. The announcement comes from te Italian boating entrepreneurs who, gathered in Rome at Ucina Confindutria Nautica General Shareholders’ Meeting, have confirmed the event, still considered as

rainman watermaker boat accessories

3 INTERESTING ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BOAT

Our recent articles about the latest news in the world of boat accessories are succeeding, so we’ve decided to propose you other three interesting new ideas. Let’s start from Australia. It is called Rainman (the

Mark II Zodiac ribs

ZODIAC MARK II: THE BEAUTY OF VINTAGE

To celebrate its 120th birthday, the French yard Zodiac, inventor of the pneumatic vessel, presents the new and limited edition of Mark II: a soft-keel rib, symbol of the 70’s. Mark II, in Heritage version,

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ZAR FORMENTI: GREAT NEWS AT NAUTIC

That of Paris is increasingly becoming the international show of sailing boats and ribs, especially for the Italian-made ones. Italian boats are, in fact, more and more successful and attractive. Among the most representative brands,

Refit Style synthetic teak boat decking

REFIT STYLE: INNOVATIVE SYNTHETIC TEAK DECKING

Synthetic teak is one among the subjects about which we receive the most of questions and information requires. All recreational sailors are curious and want to know what it is, how it is applied, how

Nautic, Paris Boat Show

ALL SET FOR NAUTIC PARIS BOAT SHOW 2016

Today, the 56th edition of Nautic Paris Boat Show finally opens its doors in Porte de Versailles until December 11. The staff of Boatsandboats.com will follow the event day by day to tell you all

boat accessories and gadgets

THREE INTERESTING ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BOAT

Our recent visit to Mets gave us the opportunity to discover a world of interesting ideas and boat accessories. We’ve already told you about some interesting news; now, it’s the turn of three other innovative

ltn aluminum ribs warranty

ON ALUMINIUM LTN RIBS WARRANTY LASTS 10 YEARS

Interesting news for anyone looking for an aluminium rib: from January 2017, LTN Ribs will offer a 10-year-warranty on its aluminium structures and a 2-year-one on all the other components. “This choice comes from our desire

ZAR 85SL, Zar Formenti tenders and ribs

ZAR FORMENTI: STRIKING NEWS AT NEXT PARIS BOAT SHOW

Immediately after the METS of Amsterdam, Zar Formenti is getting ready for the upcoming Salon Nautique de Paris, which will take place next December 3-11. Piero Formenti and his son Luca announce all the news

raymarine rockford fosgate audio

NEW RAYMARINE MULTIFUNCTION AUDIO SYSTEMS

The agreement was announced last February but the real first result of the collaboration between Raymarine and Rockford Fosgate has been presented at Mets, Amsterdam, this week. Rockford Fosgate is an American company specialized in

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AMARE GROUP PRESENTS STEALTH, THE INVISIBLE PORTHOLE

As recently anticipated, Amare has finally exhibited, at Mets in Amsterdam, the first prototype of Stealth, its “invisible” porthole, the first in the world perfectly in line with the glass where it is installed on, both

BMC Illuminazione - Jolly Roger

JOLLY ROGER: THE PERFECT LAMP?

A lamp in the spotlight…. It’s called Jolly Roger and it has just won the prestigious DAME Award at Mets 2016 in Amsterdam in the category of interior equipment and accessories. But why is it so

Torqeedo Cruise FP

TORQEEDO CRUISE FP WINS DAME AWARD 2016

This year, the winner of DAME Award, the prestigious prize delivered every year to the best marine accessories, materials and components in the world, is Torqeedo Cruise FP.   Torqueedo’s team at DAME Award cerimony It’s an

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METS: THE BOATING’S WONDERLAND

We fly from a boat show to another. We’ve just left Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and it’s time to understand the trend of next METS, the most important marine equipment trade show in the

Nuova Jolly at FLIBS

NUOVA JOLLY JOINS FLIBS

In USA, culture of ribs is very different compared to the European one. Entering this market and coming into line with the American concept of rubber boats is not easy, as Teo Aiello (Nuova Jolly)

Sacs Rebel 47

NEW SACS REBEL 47: SEA TRIAL

Sacs launches something really innovative in the world of ribs: Rebel line. With this yard, we’re used to see very fast exciting ribs, always faster than the others. Now, however, Rebel is a “softer” line

boat chain

HOW TO CARE OF CHAIN, ANCHOR AND LOCKER

We’re in the middle of spring, just few weeks before summer cruises. Sea trips become more frequent but we have to sacrifice some days to carry out some checks and maintenance works. What about starting

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

BOATANDBOATS AT FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one among the most important boat shows in the world, will be held in Fort Lauderdale from next November 3th. Seven areas spread on an overall 278,700-square-metre surface will welcome

Amare Group Infinity

AMARE GROUP: AT NEXT METS WITH SOME GREAT NEWS

Metstrade, the international nautical equipment show which will held in Amsterdam, is coming up and Amare Group is getting ready to face this important event with its best products and some very innovative news. Their

Genoa Boat Show

IS ITALIAN BOATING RECOVERING?

How’ s Italian boating? The great boat shows’ season has just finished and it’s time to take stock. To do that, we can use “Boating in Numbers“,the traditional report issued by Ucina and Edison every

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WARNING: FATAL LIONFISH IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

First in Tunisia, then in the Straits of Sicily: lionfish, coming from the Red Sea, has been seen in the Mediterranean,. ISPRA ( Superior Institute for Protection and Research) says. In Sicily, two specimens have

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FINDING INKY

Inky’s story has nothing to do with boats but we want to tell it because it’s a beautiful story of freedom and sea love. Inky is a common octopus from New Zealand, found trapped in

ltn 34 diamond

LTN 34 DIAMOND: A THREE-DAY-SEA TRIAL

It’s a hot fall day and I’ve just arrived at the port of Marsala, Sicily. I join Ezio Agazzi, owner, together with Giulio Sottocornola, of LTN Ribs: the company, in the field of techno-boating since

TO RAISE THE ANCHOR

HOW TO RAISE THE ANCHOR WITH A HAIRPIN

All we know that the anchor remote control is a very breakable item. Very subject to the action of the saline environment where it spends most of its life, often abandoned for days or weeks connected to

Marina Porto Antico Genova

MARINA DI PORTO ANTICO CELEBRATES ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY

Inaugurated in October 1996 concomitantly with the first Genoa International Boat Show, Marina di Porto Antico celebrates its 20th birthday. At that time, it represented a great challenge for all those who believed and invested

Forniture Nautiche Italiane

FORNITURE NAUTICHE ITALIANE, A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY

Italian boating seems to be living an important recovery after a long and troubled period of crisis. But who can really explain and prove this trend are equipment suppliers. They don’t sell the final product,

Sacs rebel 47

SACS REBEL 47: THE REVOLUTIONARY MAXI RIB

New Sacs Rebel 47 was moored in Portofino, where Sacs has organised Maxi Rib Lounge, a two-weekend event in collaboration with Lomac, Magazzù and Tecnorib which have preferred a more specific event to Genoa International

Italian boating

ITALIAN BOATING INCREASES BY 21%

After a long trouble period, Italian boating finally returns to increase. The data unveiled yesterday at Genoa Boat Show during the presentation of “Boating in numbers” report are remarkable. Boating numbers is a special report

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RAYMARINE, INTERVIEW WITH CARLO BAY

We’ve just met Carlo Bay, Country Manager of Raymarine Italia, at Genoa Boat Show for a short interview. Today, there’re more visitors than yesterday and Raymarine’s stand is very crowded. The person who welcomes us

Zar 85 SL

NEW FORMENTI ZAR 85 SL AT GENOA BOAT SHOW

After the presentation at Cannes Yachting Festival, new Zar 85 SL arrives at Genoa Boat Show. This rib is the flagship of Sport Luxury range and, in Genoa, it shows off both on water – in a grey

Luca Design Art Wrapping

LUCA DESIGN AND WRAPPING ART

Using stickers to paint boats, once unconceivable, now is possible! First of all, because they are advanced films and not simply stickers; on the other hand, because these materials have made a remarkable technological step

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LTN DIAMOND 34 AND SUZUKI MOTORS STRESS TEST

500 miglia later… the arrival in Genova. Ready for the Genoa Boat Show. The last part of our travel was also the hardest one. Both during our transfer from Sardinia to Elba and from Portoferraio to Genoa,

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VIDEO GALLERY

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Genoa Boat Show

BOATANDBOATS AT GENOA BOAT SHOW

The 56th Genoa Boat Show is coming in less than one week. This year, for the first time, the event starts 15 days before the traditional appointment in the first week of October. There’s a

Nuova-Jolly-PrinNuova Jolly Prince 38 Dinettece-38-Dinette

NEW NUOVA JOLLY PRINCE 38 DINETTE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano In the world of ribs, the most lively market is certainly the French one and Cannes Yachting Festival is the ideal place for the main brands to show their best and

Hangman's knot

HOW TO TIE A HANGMAN’S KNOT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Someone say it’s bad luck and sailors must avoid it. But hangman’s knot was known on ships not only for the terrible purpose it is named back but also because it

nautica-italiana-cannes

NAUTICA ITALIANA: ITALIAN BOATING IS WORTH 1.7 BILLION EUROS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Italian boating is experiencing an intense rivalry between two trade associations, Ucina and Nautica Italiana. A very annoying dangerous conflict which, however, has the advantage to offer many new reliable data

Suzuki Marine

SUZUKI MARINE, INTERVIEW WITH PAOLO ILARIUZZI

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Cannes Yachting Festival is the first autumn boat show and the ideal occasion to chat with a boating expert and take stock of the almost-over year and projections for the next one.

Cannes Yachting Festival

CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL: EN EXPLOSION OF NEWS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Born in 1997, Cannes Yachting Festival has rapidly earned a place of honour among the European and world’s most prestigious boat shows, together with Dusseldorf’s one. From tomorrow to Sunday, it

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NUOVA JOLLY ACQUIRES NAUMATEC

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Another important sign of strenght for Nuova Jolly and Aiello family who, after the announcement of many news for the next season, has just announced the purchasing of an important Italian

Federica-Barili-Boatandboats

BOATANDBOATS’ TEAM GETS BIGGER

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Boatandboats gets bigger. Our readers corfirm to appreciate our editing format and we’ve further increased our Italian and international presence, by maintaining a leading position on the market. In order to

Genoa-Boat-Show

GENOA BOAT SHOW: PROSPECTS FOR INTERNATIONALISATION

Leggi l’articolo in italiano We are less than three weeks into the beginning of the 56th International Genoa Boat Show ( 20-25 September 2016) and the iniatiative to relaunch the event appears to bearing fruit. The

Selva 270VIB

SELVA 270 VIB: EXTREME TEST

Leggi l’articolo in italiano We abused it as no one should ever do. We towed it for more than 800 miles, with an outboard on its transom and in rough sea. We approached the beach

FNI accessories test

10 “MUST-HAVE” ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BOAT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano A kid in a toy store…. This is what yachtsmen feel when they enter a ship chandler: the temptation to buy everything is very strong. And that’s what we felt when

tender towing

TENDER TOWING IS SAFER WITH A TRIPLE ROPE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano We often see some boats towing their tenders. This is certainly comfortable, especially if you often use your tender, but let’s not forget some precautions. First of all, weather must be

Selva Sea Bass 5

SELVA SEA BASS 5 – STRESS TEST

 SelvaLeggi l’articolo in italiano Finally, Carlo Selva reached us in Santa Teresa di Gallura; he took away our loved Torqeedo 503 and gave us a Sea Bass 5 HP. We tested it and, we admit,

Flir-Ocean-Scout

THE NEW AFFORDABLE POCKET-SIZED FLIR THERMAL CAMERA- TEST

Leggi l’articolo in italiano It’s called Ocean Scout TK and it’s the new pocket-sized cheap thermal camera by Flir. Over the last few years, these products, once reserved to few people because of their high price, have

boat solar panel

TEST: DO SOLAR PANELS REALLY WORK?

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Today, the market offers many kinds of solar panels: rigid, flexible, semi-flexible, for  sails, booms or somewhere else. Prices are falling fast and they’ve got affordable for anyone. But do they really

Marina degli Aregai

90 NEW APARTMENTS AT MARINA DEGLI AREGAI

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Growing is in the air in the surroundings of Marina degli Aregai. We’re talking about a new construction project, sponsored by Cozzi Parodi Group, which involves new structures perfectly integrated with

marina di porto antico

MARINA DI PORTO ANTICO, A HIGH-LEVEL HARBOUR

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Just few more weeks and Marina di Porto Antico, in Genoa, will turn 20. It can seem a short time, especially if compared to the history of the city. On the

tasto trim

BOAT TRIM VIDEO TUTORIAL

Leggi l’articolo in italiano What’s a boat trim? What is it for? How to use it to improve our boat’s performances and sail safely? We’ll tell you it always in collaboration with Nautirca Feltrinelli in

Torqeedo-503

TORQEEDO 503, A REAL ALTERNATIVE?

Leggi l’articolo in italiano We always take our boat tests seriously, which means that we left our four-stroke outboard at home and we sailed off with ONLY a Torqeedo 503 S. First of all, we

Argentario Med Yachting

ARGENTARIO MED YACHTING, A NEW WAY TO SELL BOATS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano It’s a young, very young society. But Argentario Med Yachting, owned by Italo Scotto and Fabiana Sclano, has a long boating tradition. They are involved in yacht selling, brokerage and management. They are

Raymarine-Quantum-CHIRP

RAYMARINE: NEW PRODUCTS AT THE GENOA BOAT SHOW

Leggi l’articolo in italiano In recent months, Raymarine has been very active and it has proposed many new products and updates. From increasingly user-friendly radar devices, to the new operating system with innovative functions, from cameras to thermal

LTN-18

LTN 18 AND 21: SMALL. STRONG AND AT A GOOD PRICE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano They have been leading the market for over 20 years, first under Teconautica brand, more recently with LTN one. We have recently talked about Ezio Agazzi and Giulio Sottocornola and their brave smart idea to

Suzuki Marine

SUZUKI: ENGINE STOLEN? LET’S REPLACE IT!

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Finally an innovative initiative which will certainly make Suzuki engines holders happy and more serene before leaving for their holidays. It forms a part of the D.O.C (Defence of Customer) Programme

Marina-di-Varazze

MUSIC WEEKEND AT MARINA DI VARAZZE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Marina di Varazze is ready to host a rich music weekend. Tonight, at 21.30, it will the turn of Open Party, a big eclectic Buskers Festival-style launch party with life performances

Capraia

CAPRAIA, THE ISLAND AND THE MARINA

Leggi l’articolo in italiano From La Spezia, Tuscan or Corsican coasts, Capraia is always an ideal beautiful destination. Here, the arrival is always exciting: the island is there, in the middle of nowhere, with its

MANOEUVRING IN THE DOCK, TUTORIAL

Leggi l’articolo in italiano How to get out of a narrow side berthing? Which tricks can help doing it safely? How to use gas and engine? Dino Feltrinelli of Nautica Fetrinelli explains it in the

Nuova-Jolly

NUOVA JOLLY ANNOUNCES ITS NEWS AND LANDS IN AUSTRALIA

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Great excitement in Bussero, few kilometres far from Milan, in the establishments of Nuova Jolly. We visited Teo Ajello in the hottest moment of the season, where the yard is working

Boatandboats-sailing-boat

A MOBILE LAB SAILING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

Leggi l’articolo in italiano The lab-boat of Boatandboats.com has just sailed off from Marina di Varazze for a one-month-cruise and test experience. We’ve got lots of miles and a real test of many accessories and

Genoa-Boat-Show

56TH INTERNATIONAL GENOA BOAT SHOW: GREAT NAMES COME BACK

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Official presentation in Genoa of the 56th Boat Show scheduled for next September 20-25th. Beyond some rivalries between the main Italian marine industry associations, news about the overall boatingsecotr and the

may-day

MAY DAY, MAY DAY… I RAN OUT OF FUEL

Leggi l’articolo in italiano The first two words are unmistakable: May day. Someone is into a life-threatening situation. I go below deck to listen better. The voice of the person who is sending the message out transmits anxiety

sealander

SEALANDER: THE TWO-IN-ONE CARAVAN-BOAT MADE IN GERMANY

Leggi l’articolo in italiano An amazing camper which turns into a boat. It’s not a joke neither a concept did to astonish. This incredible boat really exists, designed by Daniel Straubl and made in Germany. The

cat-s60

CAT S60: THE “FOOLPROOF” SMARTPHONE FOR YOUR BOAT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano If you don’t want to destroy another smartphone during your boat holidays, that’s what you need. CAT (Caterpillar) S 60 is, in fact, drop-proof to 1.8m and it can survive depths

JELLYFISH: HOW TO TREAT STING

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Even if dangerous or even fatal jellyfish are rare, especially in the Mediterranean Sea, their sting is always painful: burning, sometimes vomiting and headache, allergic reaction or even anaphylactic shock. What

FERRARI SHOW AT MARINA DI VARAZZE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano An original event, which delighted both yachtsmen and petrolheads, took place last Saturday in Marina di Varazze. The Marina, in fact, weared the Ferrari red, by offering the possibility to test

LTN VENOM 26. COMPLETE BOAT TEST

Leggi l’articolo in italiano As already said at its official launch, LTN Venom 26 represents an important event in the world of rubber boats: its hull and deck are entirely made of aluminium, a real

LUDOVICO EINAUDI AND GREENPEACE TOGETHER FOR THE ARCTIC

Leggi l’articolo in italiano The renowned pianist and composer, Ludovico Einaudi, had his most challenging performance with his gran piano (and a life jacket) on a floating platform off the semifrozen lake Wahlenbergbreen in Svalbard Islands

AN EXHILERATING SUMMER AT MARINA DI VARAZZE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Marina di Varazze offers a rich calendar of events this summer. A series of musical and sport events, meetings, courses and craft markets. In a word, quays will be always alive

PORTO SOLE LOVES WHALES

Leggi l’articolo in italiano That one between Porto Sole and Tethys Institute is a long friendship. The marina owned by Cozzi Parodi Group has been hosting the boats used by the no-profit organisation for cetacean-watching for

LTN, A NEW WAY TO BUILD RUBBER BOATS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano A revolution in the world of dinghies. The inventors are Sergio Agazzi and Giulio Sottocornola, two partners from Bergamo with a very long experience in the field of rubber boats. What they

HOW TO TOW AT SEA

Leggi l’articolo in italiano I was sailing near Favignana when I saw a man standing on a rubber boat moving his arms in the attempt to ask for help. I yawed and, in few minutes, I

BOAT HOLIDAYS? THE BEST PRICE IS ON BOATANDBOATS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Summer is just around the corner, so it’ time to organise your boat holiday. A great help is the renewed section “Boat holidays” of our site. As you know, we have

EMILY, THE NEW ROBOT LIFEGUARD

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Emily, acronym for Emergency Integrated Lifesaving lanyard, is the name of a real marine robot: it has no arms or eyes but it has a solid strong structure which allows it to

RAYMARINE & NAVIONICS, UNITY IS STRENGTH

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Three interesting news for the owners of Raymarine tools are coming. Thanks to the collaboration with Navionics, multifunction displays based on LightHouse II software can be provided with Autorouting Dock-to-dock, SonarChart™ Live

NAUTIC RESORT SAN CARLO: A PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Nautica Feltrinelli , Italian importer and distributor of Frauscher brand, offers something different from its elegant morotboats, or better, something more. On the western shore of Lake Garda, Feltrinelli offers the hospitality of San Carlo Resort, a

THE CORINTH CANAL BY BOAT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano A clean cut made by a resolute hand and a sharp blade. This is how the Corinth Canal appears. A groove dug in the rock, little more than 3 miles long and 25 metres

MARINA DI VARAZZE: SERENITY IN THE HARBOUR

Leggi l’articolo in italiano When we have or rent a boat for our holidays, we have a lot of things to do: checks, maintenance works, cleaning, research of the suitable workers, and so on. But everything

wrong turn

Let us teach you the absolute Don’ts on board

The title of the footage we’ve found online was “wrong turn”. Actually, it’s not a simple wrong turn but a real sailing course where the absolute Don’ts are all efficiently illustrated. The crew of this

ENGINE, CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Time of cruises is approaching and with it a long list of controls and small maintenance works, especially if we were lazy in winter. They are waiting for us like a wedding promise: “you’ll be mine

TUTTOBARCHE.IT REACHES OVER 50,000 LIKE

Leggi l’articolo in italiano A very important goal: Tuttobarche.it, the Italian page of our magazine, has reached over 50,000 followers on its social channels and it is rated as the most popular boating portal in Italy.

UCINA: BOATING MARKET IS GROWING

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Good news for Italian boating. According to Ucina, the Italian boating association partner of Confindustria, the trend is positive in the first half of the current nautical year  (September 2015- August 2016), with a good growth forecast than

WEATHER FORECAST, HOW TO ORIENT OURSELVES ON THE WEB

Leggi l’articolo in italiano We have seen how it is important to interpret weather signs in order to understand weather evolution. And this is particularly true in the Mediterranean area, where variables are more frequent than in other

USN tests a drone ship

Leggi l’articolo in italiano This week, on April 7th, the USN will launch its first “drone ship”. The first tests have satisfied DARPA – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – which has published the video showing

THE NEW GENERATION OF NAVIGATION SIMULATORS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano The Community College of Delgado, New Orleans, is a national and international reference point in high-level maritime and emergency training for both public operators – Fire fighters, Civil protection, Red cross, Coastguard –

NEW SUZUKI OUTBOARD MOTORS FINALLY ON THE MARKET

Leggi l’articolo in italiano The Boat Show of Düsseldorf was a great opportunity to see the new Suzuki outboard motors, a real heap of innovation which astonished all the visitors for two main features: light (only

OCEAN SCOUT TK, AND NIGHT VIEW IS GUARANTEED

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Its name is Ocean Scout TK and it is the new thermal imaging camera by Flir/Raymarine. It records pictures while revealing the heat of the object and not its light in

amare oblò

A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT THE SEA:INFINITY BY AMARE GROUP

Leggi l’articolo in italiano If you think that talking about portholes is rather boring, you’re wrong. The proof comes from all the technological research and design behind one of the top products by Amare Group:

THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR YOUR BOAT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano It’s true, our passion for the sea doesn’t force us to be perfect mechanics, electrician or technicians. However, when we sail, we must be able to make some little works on our

HARD ANTIFOULING PAINTS: TWO PROPOSALS BY STOPPANI

“Leggi l’articolo in italiano” Spring has arrived and with her the moment to clean our boat’s hull. The choice of the right antifouling paint depends on many factors: the kind of boat we have (sailing or

RADAR QUANTUM CHIRP TO “HIT” NEAR AND FAR TARGETS

Leggi l’articolo in italiano One of the latest products by Raymarine is Quantum CHIRP, a compact dome radar for pleasure-crafts navigation, provided with CHIRP impulse compression technology. Among its main features, its extreme lightness and the ability to indentify and reproduce the

KON-TIKI II: THROUGH THE PACIFIC OCEAN ON A RAFT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano This morning the 14 members of Kon-Tiki II expedition have arrived in the harbour of Talcahuano, in Chile: they tried to travel from Peru to Easter Island (and return) on two balsa rafts,

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How to prevent fire on board

Despite the great amount of water, fire on board is one of the most frequent and most dangerous accidents for any kind of boat: wood to fiberglass, every construction materials burns fast. Statistics claim an average 12-metres

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Yachting in Venice has been cancelled

It’s with a laconic press release that UCINA just announced Yachting in Venice, the boat show that was announced during Genoa International Boat Show last October and that should have happened from 21-25 April 2016, will

THE ATLANTIC CROSSING OF A TOY BOAT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Another unusual Atlantic crossing, this time from the West to the East, from America to Europe and without any crew. The protagonist of this hard endeavour is Carolina Dreamer, a 5-foot-toy

iBUBBLE, THE FIRST DIVING DRONE

It works like flying drones, only underwater. This is iBubble, a project by a French team including Guillaume Néry, the French free diving champion, and it works like a completely independent underwater drone. For the moment, it

MASTER RUBBER BOATS, THE EXCELLENCE OF HANDICRAFT

Sixty models, from 7 to 10 metres, a production volume of 200 pieces a year, a widespread presence all around the world with the Master brand. These are the numbers of an entirely Italian success. But behind numbers there a e people.

FIUMARA GRANDE, THE GHOST HARBOUR

The biggest harbour of the Tyrrhenian Sea doesn’t exist. Fiumara Grande, the natural Tiber’s mouth hosting four thousand boats, shipyards, nautica clubs, private marines and restaurants has never been recognized as a gat. Lights at

YAMAHA LAUNCHES ITS “STAR SUBSIDIES”

Yamaha Marine‘s official dealers launch an interesting promotion: starting today and for the next three months, the company offers special subsidies from 250,00 to 2,100 Euros (it depends on the engine size) and the possibility

DUBAI BOAT SHOW: NOT JUST MEGAYACHTS AND SHEIKS

Dubai International Boat Show, the most important exhibition of all you can expect from the land of emirs and sheiks, will start tomorrow, with even some interesting news about not too expensive accessories and free

BITT KNOT AND ITS VERSIONS

It is known as bitt knot but the proper name is cleat knot since our boats usually don’t have any bitts. It might not even be a real knot, since, however you make it, you must

NAUTICA ITALIANA CLOSES RANKS AROUND TACOLI

We have told you the end of the long collaboration between Lamberto tacoli and CRN (Ferretti Group), of which he was the President and CEO. But Tacoli is also the President of Nautica Italiana, one

STORMS AND SQUALLS: IT’S WEATHER WARNING

“ Weather conditions will be critical in many zones of Italy“. Daniele Gallo, forecaster at Navimeteo, describes clearly the weather situation which will occur next Saturday and Sunday: strong winds, up to 40 knots, waves reaching

A 60-FOOT WHALE TO CROSS THE ATLANTIC

Tom McClean is an adventurer, as far as possible nowadays. Abandoned in a orphanage when he was child, he joined the Army and he was a SAS paratrooper for 10 tens, many of which in

When sea and mountain meet…

Sea and mountain, irreconcilable passions? It doesn’t really seem so from this video, and moreover, many are the audiance testimonials which say to  love them both. On our coasts there are many places where climbing meets the

CHRISTO’S FLOATING PIERS ON LAKE ISEO

They aren’t boats but they’ll float, too. They are the piers that Christo, a Bulgarian artist famous for his wonderful works, is going to install on Lake Iseo. The work will be called Floating Piers and it was

THE FESTIVAL OF SÈTE: HARBOUR, SEA AND OLD BOATS

Every two years Sète, in the Southern France, hosts a beautiful festival celebrating maritime traditions, sea and old boats. This year, the edition will be richer because it is also the 350th anniversary of the

RAYMARINE AT THE PESCARE SHOW OF VICENZA WITH A LOT OF NEWS

Also this year, Raymarine participates to the Pescare Show of Vicenza, the most important sport fishing exhibition in Italy. Let’s discover the main news of this edition: New Dragonfly 7 Pro With its PRO, Raymarine enlarges the

PORTO LOTTI TURNS 20 AND GROWS

Located in the protected and quaint Gulf of La Spezia, near Porto Venere and Cinque Terre, recognised as Unesco world heritage sites, Porto Lotti offers the typical services of an international harbour and it represents

SUZUKI MOTOR, A RECORD BALANCE SHEET

Increase in sales and record profits. This is in short the balance sheet of the thirst quarter of the social year (April- December 2015) for Suzuki Motor. Suzuki Motor’s net turnover has increased by 212,6

APNOEA BELOW THE BOAT WITH NO RISKS

A check to the anchor, the Log label cleaning, a test to the hull or the bulb, the recovery of a fallen object into the water. There might be many reasons for an apnoea diving, including

SURVEY COMPLETED. BOATANDBOATS WILL HAVE ITS PILOT BOOK

Yes, our readers have decreed the rank which will guide the development of our pilot book with their favourite areas. The survey, published on Facebook, Twitter and our magazine, has registered a great interest, with over 50,000

WEATHER4D 2.0, WEATHER AND ROUTE IN ONE APP

Your detailed route in a weather forecast. This is possible with Weather 4D 2.0, the new application for Ipad and Iphone6 which uses GRIB files to obtain and elaborate weather forecast on the basis of

Living on a boat

Living on a boat is the dream that all those who go at sea have made at least once in a lifetime. The idea (or better, the ideal) is a simple life, essential, slow, far from stress,

Who invented the compass?

It seems absurd for those who navigate so much to do it without having a compass… Especially at night, with no land in sight: it’s true that stars can be useful, as well as the

Suzuki, the markets lightest trio

Suzuki scores another masterstroke and sets new market standards. With a weight of 23,5 kg they’re the lightest. In exclusive preview, here are the new Suzuki outboards with 4, 5 and 6 horsepower, in code names: “DF4A”, “DF5A”, “DF6A”.

Italian exhibitors at Boot Düsseldorf

There will be lots of italian exhibitors at Boot Düsseldorf: sail boats, motor boats, luxury yachts and many company names that produce and commercialize accessory products for boating or watersports. They’re over 100, so it’s quite

A restaurant in the Ocean

It’s enough to take a look at the picture to realize that we’re in front of a unique and enchanting place, one of those in which we’d love spending every evening (at least from november to april),

Dangers at sea, watch out for signals!

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Rocks, low bottoms, wrecks: sailing along a coast, approaching to a bay, passing between an island and mainland or an archipelago often means to approach to some dangers. Recognising their signals

VHF RADIO BASICS: RULES AND GOOD MANNERS

A proper use of Vhf radio is first of all a safety matter and the respect of few basic rules also contributes to describe our education and nautical culture. It will certainly have happened to everyone, especially in

BASIC MARINE DICTIONARY FOR NEOPHYTES

Leggi l’articolo in italiano In order to avoid making a poor showing like Fantozzi, the comic character of a popular Italian movie,  did when the Count Marquis shouted at him “cazzi quella gomena” (fuck, that tow rope),

Mooring to a buoy: with bow or … poop!

Leggi l’articolo in italiano Mooring off-shore to a buoy offers at least two advantages: enjoying the peace of a bay and its beauties, and having a safe mooring at the same time, without the risk

The small Italian Cape Horn

Leggi l’articolo in italiano May the sailors who passed the legendary Cape Horn forgive our irreverent comparison. But, if the Straits of Messina hindered the valorous Ulysses and inspired the famous Homer, there’s a reason. Scilla and Cariddi, of course, are

SOME TRICKS TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF OUR BOAT

Leggi l’articolo in italiano We have already said that seamen are a pride of maniacal housewives, and I am not an exception! I am not only a clean freak but I also worry about environment and