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Notes on yachts, the shipyards that build them and the Mediterranean coast, from Italy to the wider sea.
Italian YachtsMaiora 36 Exuma and AB130: Why Shallow-Draft Speed Matters in the Med
Next Yacht Group has launched a Maiora 36 Exuma and an AB130 for summer 2026 delivery. Their speed and shallow…
Charter RulesLa Maddalena 2026: The Permit and Anchoring Rules Yacht Guests Must Understand
La Maddalena's 2026 rules change how yachts should approach Sardinia's most coveted archipelago, from permits to Posidonia and overnight anchoring.
BalearicsBalearic Posidonia Patrols: What Yacht Guests Need to Know in 2026
The Balearic Islands have 20 Posidonia surveillance boats active in 2026. For yacht guests in Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca, anchoring…
Italian YachtsMangusta GranSport 34: Why the 34-Metre Sweet Spot Matters
The second Mangusta GranSport 34 has launched in Viareggio. Its 34-metre size, IPS propulsion and main-deck master reveal a useful…
Italian YachtsBaglietto FAST50: Why a 30-Knot Italian Superyacht Matters for Mediterranean Charter
Baglietto's first FAST50 has launched in La Spezia. The 50m aluminium yacht shows why fast, liveable sub-500 GT yachts work…
Day CharterForte 47 Gran Turismo: The Italian Mini-Superyacht Built for the One-Day Charter
The Forte 47 Gran Turismo will debut at Cannes with 47-knot performance and a 40-square-metre cockpit platform. Here is why…
Italian YachtsBenetti Lumina and the 100 Million Euro Tuscany Signal
Benetti's 44-metre Lumina launch and Azimut Benetti's 100 million euro Tuscany plan reveal why Italian yacht building still matters to…
MarinasMarina Port Valencia Opens Its Inner Basin. The Mediterranean Map Just Got More Interesting.
Marina Port Valencia has opened its new inner basin for yachts up to 130 metres, strengthening Valencia's role as a…
Italian YachtsRiva 54Metri: What the Largest Riva Ever Built Means for Charter in Italy
The Riva 54Metri is the largest Riva ever built. For charter guests in Italy, it shows where the top end…
Day CharterItama 70: The Fast Italian Open Yacht Made for Costa Smeralda Days
The new Itama 70 shows why fast Italian open yachts remain one of the best ways to experience Sardinia, Capri…
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