A missed opportunity from the New York Times I went trough the article below titled: The Superyachts of Billionaires Are Starting to Look a Lot Like Theft – The New York Times Such a pity that in this article there is nothing about what the yachting industry is doing to reduce it’s carbon footprint. Yacht […]

I’m NOT AN EXPERT but with this post I want to share with you what I know about #CRUISING regions with #ICE. Not all #yachts are built to sail in ice actually very few of them are. There are a lot of things to take into consideration while sailing in “iced-regions” even an #icebreaking #ship […]

ZF POD 4600 The first product that impressed me at METSTRADE is the new pod by ZF PADOVA S.R.L. . We are talking about a pod very similar to the one we have seen on CruisingVessel but was designed for the YachtingIndustry. The target of this model is for Yachts in the 20-30 m range with a planning or semiplanninghull. The transmission allows to save about 22% compared to standard shaft and propeller transmission. The […]

Often client ask me: Should I buy or Charter? There is no right answer to this question. There are a lot of good reason to buy and a lot of good reason to rent a Yacht. Money involved in the possible purchase of a yacht are definately something to take into consideration but to me […]

My conversation with MASSIMO MINNELLA CEO of TEAM ITALIA by #theluxuryyachtlady Team Italia is word leader in the production of yachts navigation bridges. UNA CONVERSAZIONE CON IL CEO DI TEAM ITALIA by #theluxuryyachtlady – YouTube

✨Riva Anniversario is a limited edition of 18 units to celebrate the legendary Aquarama and Aquariva of the famous italian yard Riva for his 180th anniversary. ✍️The sleekly elegant lines of the Anniversario are designed as always by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, founders of Officina Italiana Design, working in partnership with the Strategic Product […]

Whenever I review a #Yacht I always look at the crusing speed and the range which usually is expressed at a Lower speed. This is what guided me to do this post: Efficiency, Speed and Emissions. As you know consumption are directly correlated with #CO2. The more you consume the more CO2 you emit in […]

Today I wish to thank all those people that helped me in 2022. Especially the journalists who wrote about me, the yards and the brokers that helped me with my clients and most of all the clients and friends that trusted me and supported me! ✨HAPPY NEW YEAR ✨🍾 A special thanks to: Nicola Capuzzo, […]

RIVA 102 CORSARO SUPER Walkthrough exteriors and interiors by #theluxuryyachtlady ✨RIVA 102 CORSARO SUPER is the new Flagship of the Italian shipyard Riva. 🍾 Delivered in 2022. ✍️ Exteriors and Interiors designed by Officina Italiana Design. 🤩 Uncomparable originality and class feature the new masterpiece of flybridge range. The complete redesign of the stern area on […]