Yacht Design

05/11/2025

As 2025 gains momentum, the Asia-Pacific yachting scene is evolving. Once dominated by Hong Kong, the region is now seeing fresh waves from emerging markets like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Hainan, each carving out their place on the global yachting map.

• Hong Kong: Slowing demand as infrastructure and political headwinds take their toll.
• Indonesia: A maritime paradise awakening, with new marinas and international brands investing in its 17,000-island archipelago.
• Vietnam: Rising fast, with Ha Long Bay welcoming its first charter superyacht.
• Hainan, China: Transforming into a tax-free free trade port with growing yachting infrastructure.
• Taiwan: Quietly flourishing as both a builder and destination, with record crowds at its 2024 Boat Show.

«We have to work together with the yachting organisations and the local authorities to make everybody conscious of the positive influence of yachting and high-end tourism connected to yachting on the economic development of Hong Kong». - Luca Cristino, who recently joined Simpson Marine as executive chairman following the company’s sale to Sanlorenzo.

The next chapter of Asia-Pacific yachting is about shifting power bases, untapped cruising grounds, and bold new players.

⚓️ Where do you see the region’s yachting capital of the future?
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📸 courtesy of ©Simpson Marine - Asia Marine - © Ferretti Group; Horizon Yachts, TAITRA

31/10/2025

There’s a fresh wave in the world of superyacht design and it’s all about going lighter, faster, and smarter.
The latest generation of sailing superyachts (40m–60m and beyond) are redefining performance with reduced displacement, simplified sail plans, and innovative engineering. The result? Higher speed, lower costs, and effortless handling.

A key player in this transformation: the pivoting keel! A refined evolution of classic technology that delivers:
▪️ Up to 40% weight reduction
▪️ Simpler mechanics (just one actuating cylinder!)
▪️ Deeper drafts for performance, and shallower drafts for easy coastal access
▪️ Improved safety as the keel can rotate aft during grounding, minimizing damage
This clever system combines cutting-edge hydrodynamics with sailor-friendly functionality. Lighter is cheaper. Easier is better.
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📸 courtesy of APM - Southern Wind

23/10/2025

It was a moment suspended in time, the encounter between two great storytellers of photography. Gianni Berengo Gardin, the poet of human life and daily moments, and Carlo Borlenghi, the eye of the sea and regattas.
Different worlds, yet united by one deep current: a love for boats, the sea, and the craft of photography.
For Carlo, meeting Gianni was more than admiration. It was coming face to face with the man who inspired his career. “I was looking at his pictures and wanted to live his life,” he confessed, standing before the door of Berengo Gardin’s Milan studio, a treasure chest of negatives, model boats, and stories that shaped It

Gianni worked with film until the end, printing by hand, believing that “a good photo tells a story, it’s intelligent, not just beautiful.” He called photography craftsmanship, something you feel in your hands, not on a screen.

And even as the world rushed into digital and AI, he reminded us:
“A photo constructed with Photoshop is no longer a photograph, it’s an image. And with artificial intelligence, photography as we knew it might end.”

Gianni Berengo Gardin’s passing marks the end of an era, but his vision endures in every image that captures truth, humanity, and the fleeting poetry of real life.
Two lives, two lenses, one shared truth: passion is everything.
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📸 courtesy of Gianni Berengo Gardin

13/10/2025

Pink Shadow is where elegance, comfort, and adventure come together without compromise.

Launched in 2023 by Damen Shipyards, this 58-meter expedition yacht invites guests to explore the most remote destinations in absolute luxury. With three spacious decks, room for 12 guests, and a dedicated crew of 18, every detail has been designed to make discovery feel effortless.
Powered by twin MTU engines and built to cruise over 5,000 miles nonstop, Pink Shadow is made for hidden bays and faraway horizons while her onboard garage of toys ensures the adventure continues once you arrive.

The hardest part? Saying goodbye to the comfort you’ve been pampered with at sea.
📸 courtesy of Damen / JOSH BREED MEDIA
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08/10/2025

The world’s largest regatta returns to transform the Gulf of Trieste into a sea of sails, energy, and passion, turning the city into a unique stage where sailing converges with design, technology, and maritime culture.

📍 Trieste, October 3–12, 2025
⛵ Barcolana 56 Regatta – Sunday, October 12
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cXtDmjwXw

This year’s 2025 edition promises an even more vibrant program with curated exhibitions, talks on nautical innovation, and a week of events celebrating sport, sustainability, and the contemporary marine lifestyle.

For those who experience the sea as both an aesthetic and creative pursuit, Barcolana is far more than a regatta. It stands as a living manifesto of modern yacht design, where every hull embodies a story of craftsmanship, research, and style.
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La 56ª edizione della Barcolana ha riunito migliaia di vele nel Golfo di Trieste, regalando momenti indimenticabili e una spettacolare celebrazione della vel...

03/10/2025

Yacht designer Filippo Salvetti reminds us that a boat is not a seaside villa, but a moving object that must safely navigate the sea.

From pencil sketches on a drafting table to advanced 3D renderings, his work bridges tradition and innovation. Every curve, space, and opening reflects a compromise between beauty, functionality, and safety. With projects like the Ferretti Yachts 860, the Navetta 38, and the new Infynito range, Salvetti explores how to create flexible, livable spaces while never losing sight of what makes a boat a boat.

“For me, design is a cognitive process, a tool that should enhance our humanity and allow us to live better.” — Filippo Salvetti

Would you choose a yacht that feels more like a floating villa, or one that stays true to its nautical soul?
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📸 courtesy of Ferretti Yachts

29/09/2025

We had the opportunity to speak with Michael Peters, a renowned yacht designer whose innovative approach has left a lasting mark on modern sailing and luxury yachts.
Known for blending cutting-edge technology with elegant aesthetics, Peters consistently pushes the boundaries of yacht design, creating vessels that are both high-performing and visually striking. In this interview, he shares insights into his design philosophy, creative process, and the evolving trends in the world of yachting.
Interview with Michael Peters, Yacht Designer
Peters Yacht Design
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In this exclusive interview, renowned yacht designer Michael Peters shares his vision, creative process, and the secrets behind some of his most iconic proje...

23/09/2025

With her distinctive vertical bow rising above the sea, Gioia makes a statement from afar. The sixth jewel in Codecasa’s C-124 series, this fully custom 43m maxiyacht blends sober elegance with unrivaled comfort.
Designed under 500 GT, Gioia offers expansive living spaces flooded with natural light thanks to large panoramic windows, creating a seamless flow between interiors and exteriors across her three decks.

Four guest cabins plus a forward owner’s suite ensure privacy and sophistication, while the refined continuity of colors and atmospheres elevates every moment on board.
Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 Acert engines (1600 hp each), she boasts a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots, with the ability to reach 16 knots when speed calls. Her high-strength steel hull and aluminum superstructure guarantee safety and comfort in any sea condition.

Gioia isn’t just a yacht,she’s an experience of fluidity, livability, and timeless style.
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18/09/2025

From catching his first kingfish off the rocks of Cape May to leading one of the world’s top sportfishing yacht companies, Pat Healey’s story is built on passion, family, and innovation.

As President & CEO of Viking Yachts, Pat continues to shape the future of sportfishing with groundbreaking designs, a family-driven vision, and an unwavering love for life on the water.

Dive into our exclusive interview where tradition meets innovation, and discover what keeps Viking Yachts at the helm of the industry.
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📸 courtesy of Viking Yachts

01/09/2025

Delivered to her European owner in Cape Town, Liberty perfectly balances performance and elegance. Designed by Bruce Farr (naval architecture) and Nauta (exterior & interior), she was built with passion, precision, and Southern Wind’s DNA of elegant performance cruising.

⚓ Key highlights:
• Carbon-infused hull & deck for lightweight strength and comfort
• Hall Spars carbon mast & boom + EC6+ rigging for ultimate performance
• Spacious & refined interiors: three guest cabins, a wide TV lounge, and a luxurious owner’s suite
• Smart teak deck layout for seamless circulation between guest and maneuvering areas

Her owner’s words say it all:
“Liberty fully meets my expectations as a performing and very stylish sailing yacht. Now I’m looking forward to sail her with my family in the Mediterranean Sea.”

A yacht built for both family cruising and spirited performance sailing. Welcome to the sea, Liberty!
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27/08/2025

Meet Vincenzo Poerio: Shaping the future of superyachts and beyond.

From leading global boating projects to steering the Genoese shipyard Tankoa since 2019, Vincenzo Poerio combines decades of experience with an uncanny sense of market evolution.
His mission? Growing Tankoa in numbers, quality, and sustainability while keeping a personal dream alive: researching clean nuclear energy.

On Design: “Without design, nothing truly exists. Style, elegance, and space onboard must satisfy three elements: beauty, comfort, and functionality.”

On Innovation & Technology:From deck-to-deck windows to cutting-edge engine efficiency, Poerio emphasizes that technological innovation enhances both performance and comfort—without sacrificing style.

On Sustainability: True sustainability spans corporate governance, social responsibility, and environmental care, with innovation in hybrid and hydrogen solutions as a key focus.

Tankoa’s Vision: Expanding into new markets with “boutique yachts” under 40 meters, Poerio is dedicated to crafting experiences for all types of boaters, from ocean-crossing escapes to swift coastal adventures.
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📸 courtesy of Tankoa Yachts / Studio Ciapetti

21/08/2025

"Size matters" recites an old English adage, but with the new Sanlorenzo SP92 it's the size of the quality that makes the difference.
Under 28 meters in length, yet brimming with elegance and innovation, the SP92 redefines what a compact yacht can offer.

Designed by Studio Zuccon and Piero Lissoni, the SP92 delivers superyacht-level comfort in a sleek, compact form, with a generous beach area, seamless interiors, and full customization. Its 4,000 HP hydrojet propulsion ensures smooth performance even in rough seas, while a shallow 1.2-meter draft allows access to waters other yachts can’t reach.
📸 courtesy of Extriors Guillame Plisson / Federico Cedrone
Sanlorenzo Yacht