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Yacht Notes

Lorenzo Vitale

Lorenzo writes about yachts and the shipyards behind them, from open dayboats to superyachts, with a particular eye on the Italian yards that lead the industry.

Sailing Yacht Zero: The 69-Metre Experiment Yachting NeededSailing Yachts

Sailing Yacht Zero: The 69-Metre Experiment Yachting Needed

The 68.91-metre sailing yacht Zero has launched in Harlingen, designed to operate on renewable energy harvested onboard.

July 16, 2026
Tankoa Spirit: The 52-Metre Hybrid Yacht That Makes Wellness the Beach ClubItalian Yachts

Tankoa Spirit: The 52-Metre Hybrid Yacht That Makes Wellness the Beach Club

Tankoa has launched M/Y Spirit, a 52-metre full-custom hybrid superyacht from the T52 Vitruvius series built around privacy, wellness and…

July 15, 2026
BRABUS and AB Yachts: When Automotive Performance Enters SuperyachtsPerformance Yachts

BRABUS and AB Yachts: When Automotive Performance Enters Superyachts

BRABUS and AB Yachts have announced the world's first BRABUS yacht range, with a debut planned for Monaco Yacht Show…

July 14, 2026
Pershing GTX90: Why the New 28-Metre Sport Utility Yacht Works for Day CharterItalian Yachts

Pershing GTX90: Why the New 28-Metre Sport Utility Yacht Works for Day Charter

The first Pershing GTX90 has launched in Fano, bringing fold-down terraces, a 33-square-metre sportbridge and waterjet performance to the 90-foot…

July 12, 2026
Swan 80: Why the Under-24-Metre Maxi Matters in the MediterraneanSailing Yachts

Swan 80: Why the Under-24-Metre Maxi Matters in the Mediterranean

The new Swan 80 has launched in Finland, bringing maxi-yacht capability just below the 24-metre threshold. Here is why that…

July 10, 2026
Forte 47 Gran Turismo: The Italian Mini-Superyacht Built for the One-Day CharterDay Charter

Forte 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…

July 5, 2026
Riva 54Metri: What the Largest Riva Ever Built Means for Charter in ItalyItalian Yachts

Riva 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…

July 3, 2026