Now that eight models have been launched, the eighth from La Spezia where Sanlorenzo’s “Superyacht” headquarters is located, and a ninth has already been sold, it is safe to say the 500Exp is among the most sought after 40 to 70-metre designs flying the colours of Massimo Perotti’s shipyard, Former President of the Italian Marine Industry Association.   Measuring 47 metres in length and featuring similar lines to those of an exploration ship, the 500Exp combines vast spaces (vast enough to include a touch-and-go helipad, something yachts under the 50-metre mark usually cannot afford) and Sanlorenzo’s unmistakable hallmark elegance, implementing cutting-edge construction technology, furnishing techniques and systems engineering.   With an aft deck broad enough to contain a 9-metre sailing boat and spacious, interiors that envelope owners and guests in a world of refined materials and exclusive furniture, the eighth 500Exp by Sanlorenzo provides 4,000 miles of autonomy, allowing the

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“Project Pantelleria” is the code name for the most recent sale of a Mangusta GranSport 33, sold to a US owner. The announcement came from Overmarine Group who, with this latest sale, have confirmed the significant interest in their products on behalf of cross-Atlantic markets. “This particular model” pointed out Stefano Arlunno, Mangusta President for the Americas “of which three units have already been sold to the United States, has truly become a benchmark across the Atlantic. The model’s external lines, designed with a family feeling with what is now the traditional Mangusta style, are what makes it’s design so sought-after, along with vast volumes on deck and outer spaces that allow for those on board to enjoy the sea at arm’s reach all year round”. Where entry level meets fast displacement, the Mangusta GranSport 33, as is the case for all Gran Sport designs including the 45 and 54-metre

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“The ongoing development of Marina di Loano’s image starts with what identifies us across the globe: our logo”. The words of Gianluca Mazza, CEO of Marina di Loano as he explains the current restyling process that has produced the brand new logo designed for the marina, an international point of reference, not just for sea enthusiasts, located on the Ponente Riviera.   Marina di Loano’s new logo will be revealed on Saturday 8th May coinciding with the arrival of the 12th Historical Re-enactment of the Milan-Sanremo Cup, one of the most important events on the vintage car calendar, as it makes its way to the finish line after setting off in Milan on 6th May.   A new logo means new ideas, as Marina di Loano awards the winners of the international competition “Leisure Harbor” which opened on 30th November with the aim to consolidate and develop the structure itself

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Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers’ presence at this year’s edition of the America’s Cup in Auckland, in which Italian team Luna Rossa took part, was an all-round success. The company helmed by Alessandro Gianneschi, Vice President of the Equipment sector for the Italian Marine Industry Association, alongside his brother Cristiano, in partnership with the company’s New Zealand-based dealer General Marine Services, established two successful locations representing the brand to an international crowd, each capable of making the most of the strength and effectiveness of Gianneschi Pumps and Blowers’ participation in the Pacific Hub co-financed by the Tuscany Region. Founded in 2019 with thanks to the support of the international tender Oceanis 2.1 and funded in part by the Tuscany Region, the Pacific Hub initiative aims to promote and enhance companies and their Made in Italy products across New Zealand’s market and, more generally speaking, throughout the Pacific, making the most of

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Built by Cantieri Mostes in Genoa and designed by yacht designer Paolo Cori, the Awake, a sloop measuring 22.16 metres in length, aims to combine the pleasures of fast sailing with the comforts of a motor yacht. Featuring an overall sail surface reaching almost 200 square metres, along with an impressive 340 Hp with double Stern drive, the stern thrusters of which rise up into the hull when unused in order to reduce water resistance, the Awake provides a deck inspired by the highest standards of comfort, with a double cockpit, and safety, featuring a raised gunwale. As for interiors, the owner’s cabin and common areas, like the dining and kitchen areas, are located on the same level as the cockpit, offering the sensation of, as Cantieri Mostes defines it, living “at sea level”. A quality that aligns perfectly with the highest levels of performance. The new design from Cantieri

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