Italy

Marche Yachting & Cruising Association

While Italy is widely recognised as a powerhouse in the yachting industry, the Marche region in particular is home to more than 200 companies, with over 3,000 direct employees, and an estimated 10,000 indirect employees within the ship building sector. Located in the east of the country between the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic sea, this district flanked by beaches, mountains, and greenery offers unique frontiers and entrepreneurial opportunities for yachting.&nbsp;Between 24 and 26 July, journalists both national and international congregated in the Italian Marche Region for EYES, “Envisioning Yachting Excellence Summit. “ It aimed to showcase both the accomplishments and potential of the locality’s maritime industry. This two-day press tour included a visit to seven local shipyards including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts Italia (Company)">Italia Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a>), and was hosted by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marche Yachting & Cruising Association (Company)">Marche Yachting and Cruising Association (AMYC)</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345520/image/large-7d784ded1331bb0ffbcec625eca81be5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345520">The opening night of the event took place in Portonovo, and featured speeches from Municipal Councillor for Budget and Deputy Mayor Gianfranco Zinni, who emphasised the significance of luxury shipbuilding for the region's economy. ATIM President Marco Bruschini then went on to reaffirm the importance of tourism to the Marche region, which could be further improved with a stronger infrastructure and mobility.In addition, Councillor for Economic Development Andrea Maria Antonini chimed in about how innovation and development is required for economic growth of the Enterprises, which benefit greatly from the region, considering the nautical sector alone brings in a turnover of €1 billion euros.&nbsp;While Admiral Maritime Director and Commander of the Port Authority Vincenzo Vitale spoke of the advantages of strong inter-institutional cooperation, Vincenzo Garofalo, President of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority, revealed the port's new strategic plan, which aims to homogenise areas available to strengthen businesses, allowing them to expand while also remaining in the region in order to produce hospitality for guests, crew, and vessels.&nbsp;Director of the Regional School Office Donatella D'Amico outlined the vital role schools play in the sector. In his view, optimised schooling allows trained, highly-skilled professionals to start work immediately, which Professor Donato Iacobucci of UnivPM and Massimo Rocchi Director of the Marche Region for Vocational Training also reiterated.&nbsp;On the morning of 25 July, the second day of the EYES event, a forum centred around fashion and design within yachting took place at Ancona's Teatro Ridotto delle Muse. Throughout the discussion, a recurring theme “beauty associated with the concept of made in Italy”, driving home the renowned craftsmanship that is found within the Marche region specifically. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345522/image/large-a7835265c2317108ceb7a4628e3937aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345522"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">Luxury Projects</a> Founder Laura Pomponi, who is native to Ancona, shared her personal definition of beauty within yacht design: “It means harmony, something comfortable that marries the functional with the aesthetic. The trend today is to build comfortable yachts with attention to technical aspects, where nothing can be visible and yet everything has to work.”For the studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design</a>, which are responsible for penning the interiors of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I Dynasty100.8m (330'9&quot;)Peters Werft GmbH2015">I Dynasty</a>&nbsp;and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a>, and more, beauty is something abstract that transforms depending on the view of the customer, and is as varied as different cultures. “We let ourselves be submerged in other peoples’ visions, and try to move away from opulence in favour of getting down to the essentials, in order to expose the soul of the design,” Senior Interior Designer Francesco Beccacece stated.&nbsp;On the subject of sustainability, all panellists seemed to reach a consensus about the distinction between “greenwashing”, which they defined as idealised or theoretical sustainability, versus what they deemed concrete and therefore authentic sustainability efforts.&nbsp;For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">Luxury Projects</a>, practising authentic sustainability means consistently employing a protocol that analyses various aspects of a yacht’s design, ranging from hull paint to the use of technology onboard. As for the interior materials, Pomponi explained that they make a point of avoiding marbles, and take the life cycle of the textiles into account.&nbsp;“Post-COVID we have proven that everything needed to complete projects has been produced in the Marche region, meaning there is no transport from one area to the other, so that we have a reduced ecological impact,” Pomponi added. “There are also plenty of emerging technologies in yachting for engines rather than diesel.” &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Massari Design S.r.l. (Company)">Massari Design</a>’s Beccacece stated that, “architects and designers are responsible for sustainability”, and provided a specific example of the studio’s sustainable decision-making for a recently launched 98-metre yacht. Seeking out eco-friendly materials to cover the walls of the vessel’s stair area, the team opted to use an alternative to leather made from the skin of a freshwater fish in the Amazon River.&nbsp;“The fish is caught by Brazilian tribes from a remote location that is difficult to reach, and serves as the main source of protein for these tribes,” Beccacece clarifies. This is an instance of full sustainability, or “360-sustainability”, as Beccacece puts it, as the fish feeds tribes, has all of its skin used for the leather material, and revenue is then retained in the local area.&nbsp;Toward the end of the forum, speakers and audience members alike contributed to a lively discussion about shortcomings of the local yachting industry with regards to sustainability., The general consensus was that not enough geographic areas contain marines and that few startups are able to drive recycling for yachting materials. Additionally, logistic chains to support a transition towards alternative fuels are apparently either scarce or non-existent. Lastly, the fact that over 90% of boats are motor boats as opposed to sailboats can also be regarded as a weakness.&nbsp;The topic of sustainability continued to surface throughout the rest of the day, when we paid a visit to the following seven shipyards: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1199" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts Italia (Company)">Italia Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silent Yachts (Company)">Silent Yachts</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345521/image/large-c503c4b1b56b0be396deea8d6d5952b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345521">Ancona-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> first arrived onto the scene in 2010, at a time when it was considered irresponsible to burn a lot of fuel and “show off” in certain places, according to Founder and CEO Vasco Buonpensiere.“Our location is an inherent part of our reputation. We started here because we wanted to stay as Italian as possible in terms of our workforce, attitude, and approach to the industry,” Buonpensiere said of the shipyard’s origin. Recognised for their explorer yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> sold 12 units in the span of six months, but chose not to increase the delivery rates as they refused to “compromise on quality”.&nbsp;“The reason our business remains resilient even when the yachting market goes down”, Buonpensiere explained, “is because we’ve remained loyal to our mission and our DNA by building proper quality boats and staying humble. This is reassuring to our clients, who need to know if the quality is good, whether the vessel is long-lasting, and whether they could sell it anytime they want.”&nbsp;Another stop along the way for the shipyards tour was the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> shipyard in Ancona, which is where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> superyachts ranging from 60 to 90-metres are constructed, along with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> made-to-measure composite range between 30 to 43-metres. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> now has a standout portfolio of different brands contributing the construction and sale of luxury vessels, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>, Itama, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mochi Craft (Company)">Mochi Craft</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>.

Envisioning Yachting Excellence Summit in Marche Region 

The Marche Yachting and Cruising Association (AMYC) hosted a two-day Envisioning Yachting Excellence Summit, which shed light on the Marche Region.

Envisioning Yachting Excellence Summit: A deep-dive into Marche’s yachting industry

When it comes to superyacht refit in the Mediterranean, or superyacht construction for that matter, the Italian industry dominates the market. But as we have recently heard during the inaugural <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marche Yachting & Cruising Association (Company)">Marche Yachting Association</a> meeting, one part of Italy that is often overlooked is the eastern coastline. This, however, is a mistake particularly according to Alfonso Postorino, Shipyard Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> in Pesaro. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221617/image/large-69f051353278d8b6d2d22f98c3674b24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221617">Not only does the Adriatic coastline enjoy swift access to Croatia and the beautiful Dalmatian Coast, but it is also a hub of yachting activity, with Ancona providing a major resources base for a large smattering of shipyards. We caught up with Postorino during the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2022">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> to find out more about both the region and the rapidly expanding offering of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> itself.“Every year more yachts arrive in the region and not just for refit or maintenance work. Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast has become extremely popular and a number of major companies are investing in the region. For example there has recently been news of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> investing in Rijeka, as well as the new expansion of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adriatic 42 (Company)">Adriatic 42</a> refit facility in Montenegro which is complimenting the excellent marinas already in place there.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241589/image/large-0a5d2dbf81c5abb4dd033d396cf71490.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241589">While this may sound like potential competition for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a>, it is clear from Postorino that all activities in the region are welcomed by the existing shipyards and businesses, as it only further solidifies the area as a yachting hub. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> is even said to be announcing the opening of a research centre, in collaboration with the local university, which can only be a benefit for the region in the long term by training young people in maritime engineering.“This type of activity will bring yachts of many sizes to the Adriatic, including some of the largest in the world. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> is excellently placed to service these vessels. We’ve seen the demand since our establishment in 2018, filling our docks and our sheds without any marketing or promotion at all, which is a clear indication that demand in the region is flourishing.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241603/image/large-3831e1cb1e6859152a55c50d1f3afbba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241603">When the concept for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> was first conceived, the team were given the unique opportunity to build from the ground up, building a site that suited them and their clients without being limited by what was there before. While there had been a commercial shipyard on the site previously, the entire yard was levelled and rebuilt, enabling them to create the largest possible area for manoeuvring the travel lift.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49069" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini: building a luxury refit shipyard (2018-09-26 09:30:00 +0200)">Cantiere Rossini: building a luxury refit shipyard</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241596/image/large-dca65aca56e3491e603c2fe6e26c4c9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241596">When it comes to out-of-the-water activities, the yard has now constructed two major sheds, constructed from sustainably grown Alpine wood and which measure 64-metres in length and 22-metres in width. Both sheds are fitted with state of the art extraction equipment and they also incorporate an advanced thermal insulation and geothermal heating system. This uses natural refrigerant gas and seawater as a source of energy, leading to low energy consumption, a benefit for not only the shipyard, but the owner as well. With the local environment at the forefront of the minds of their investors, the yard has been carefully designed to ensure that blackwater is removed through their own sewage system, and that solar is used throughout the yard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221623/image/large-a33ca72d5024ada31a48b08729927276.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221623">“Our crew are extremely experienced, capable of any level of refit, from hull painting, right through to teak replacement and interior refurbishment. Our locality close to the yachting hub of Ancona is also a great advantage, and we use many of the same contractors as new-build shipyards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>. This means that we not only have access to an excellent skill base, but also that many of our contractors are familiar with the yachts from their original build.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221613/image/large-e1f18709a649464d0cea3fb764143acb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221613">Offering as many as 12 berths up to 56-metres the team has built a truly exclusive experience for owner’s and crew, with the yachts in the water separated from the shipyard operations by a high evergreen wall. Not only does this offer crew and owners exceptional privacy, it is also aesthetically pleasing and looks far closer to a private marina than a refit shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241579/image/large-c2ec684d5e70de62a49d42654e305380.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241579">This sense of exclusivity was also stressed as a strength of the region by Postorino, who noted that unlike other refit regions, the Adriatic, for now at least, is away from the crowds that swamp Barcelona and Palma.“One advantage in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> is that it is safe and quiet but well connected, meaning that there is plenty for the crew to do, with excellent access to the international airports of Bologna and Milan, but also that the owners can visit without being overwhelmed. In addition, if you are the owner of a 50 metre and are undoing a refit over winter, you are one of the main clients meaning that your yacht gets the full attention of the entire crew.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241577/image/large-953a8f88569aef146dae41374eab8f54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241577">In terms of crew facilities, the shipyard has invested in an excellent gym and office, while the picturesque town of Pesaro is only a 10 minute walk away. Plans have already been made for the construction of a fully fledged crew village with training facilities, and at the speed with which this facility has been established, they will no doubt be breaking ground before we know it.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241612/image/large-5706b893bb122ca9ed3e7c6e8619d158.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241612"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241614/image/large-66c58039227674c71bda8eceb9d8e1bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241614">With the Adriatic and Aegean on its doorstep, alongside truly state of the art facilities and an eco-conscious mindset, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> has quickly established itself as a competitive refit facility in Italy.To find out more about the yard, and to get in touch with the team, reach out directly now:

Cantiere Rossini and reift in the Adriatic

We sat down with Alfonso Postorino of Cantiere Rossini to find out more about refit in the Adriatic. 

Unpacking the potential of the Adriatic with Cantiere Rossini

Last week in Cannes the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marche Yachting & Cruising Association (Company)">Marche Yachting &amp; Cruising Association</a> (MYC) held its inaugural meeting onboard the 32-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Uptight32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2022">Uptight</a>. The conference saw announcements from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>'s Vasco Buonpensiere, Maurizio Minossi, President of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marche Yachting & Cruising Association (Company)">MYC</a>, Luca Serfilippi, Secretary of the Bureau of the Marche Legislative Assembly, delegated by the Marche Region Councillor for Productive Activities and Vice President of the Marche Region Council, Mirco Carloni. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240682/image/large-a29cc9e2ea37030a1d9ec7c05150ea80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240682">The presentations described how the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marche Yachting & Cruising Association (Company)">MYC</a> aims to create training resources for the nautical sector within the region, bringing young people into the yachting industry. The 22 members will collaborate in various activities, aiming to innovate and spread the understanding of the importance of the Marche region for cruising and shipbuilding. Among the many members are; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere &nbsp;delle Marche</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Rossini (Company)">Cantiere Rossini</a> (Lisa Group), Cantori, Corset/Linset, CPN, &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN Ferretti Group</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura di Interni</a>, Furlanetto International, I- &nbsp;Carbon, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">LP Luxury Projects</a>, Massari Design, Mino Decor, MSA Yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>, Planstudio, Poltrona Frau, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4369" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team Italia (Company)">Team Italia</a>, SailADV, Sailsolutions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3559" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Videoworks S.P.A. (Company)">Videoworks</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wider s.r.l. (Company)">Wider</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240683/image/large-e772f3f4b941d3473587209ea3f885d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240683">The aim of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marche Yachting & Cruising Association (Company)">Marche Yachting &amp; Cruising Association</a> is to raise awareness about the region and the companies that operate within it. As Vasco Buonpensiere pointed out: "When they told me about the Association project, especially from the training point of view, I was immediately convinced of the importance of being part of it. We want to &nbsp;develop synergies and promote ourselves in the right way to make people &nbsp;understand that Marche is the right side of Italy to build Yachts. Like with cars, when you think of Italian cars Turin immediately springs to mind, but the &nbsp;best ones are actually built in Emilia Romagna. That is what we would like to &nbsp;see happen when it comes to yachts. That Marche would be immediately &nbsp;associated with the concepts of excellence and great opportunities offered by the Region”.

Marche Yachting and Cruising Association announced

In Cannes the Marche Yachting & Cruising Association held its inaugural meeting.