TEAM DJANGO
2025 - now
Team Django is an Italian offshore sailing team backed by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, competing with three high-performance boats: the wallyrocket51, the JPK 1180 Django, and the new Django 7X, a cutting-edge 70-foot project.
With top sailors such as Vasco Vascotto and Juan Vila, the team has achieved outstanding results, including victories at the Maxi World Championship in Porto Cervo and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, a win at the Channel Race, and a 3rd overall at the Admiral’s Cup 2025. They also secured 2nd place at the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2025.
International Star Class
2024 - now
The Star Class sailing boat is a classic, high-performance keelboat that has been a staple in competitive sailing since its introduction in 1911. Known for its sleek design and versatility, the Star is 22 feet in length and is used in both one-design racing and Olympic competition.
ARCTURUS GROUP
2025 - now
Arcturus Group is an industrial group that brings together historic and prestigious brands such as Sambonet, Rosenthal, Hutschenreuther, and Paderno. It focuses on designing and producing tableware, kitchenware, and hospitality items, emphasizing quality, innovation, and sustainability. The group is known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design, offering elegant and functional products for the home.
M32 World
2022 - 2024
The M32, is a 32-foot one design catamaran designed by Olympic bronze medallist Göran Marström in 2011.
TF 35
Malcesine, 2023
The TF35 catamaran, is designed by top America's Cup experts, uses an automatic foil trimming system for efficient foiling, maintaining speed and ride height with precision.
International 5.5 meter
Riva 2024
The 5.5 Metre Class is a historic and elegant racing yacht known for its speed and agility. Developed in the 1940s, it features a 5.5-meter keelboat design, offering a balance of technical challenge and high-performance sailing. Popular in Olympic and world-class events, it remains a favorite among competitive sailors.
69F Sailing
The 69F is the only team, one design, foiling monohull, with regattas around the world, other than the America’s Cup AC75 and the AC40.
2020 - 2023
Rio Classic Boat
Lake Garda 2023
It was the era of the Dolce Vita, the era in which the legendary Rio wooden mahogany boats were born. Between 1960 and 1975, these classics were created in Sarnico, one of the hubs of Italian boating on Lake Iseo: with great attention to detail, passion, and impressive craftsmanship. Rio built around 500 of the finest mahogany boats. Many of them still exist today.
Cannonball, Maxi 72
Sorrento 2023
The Maxi 72 class features 72-foot racing yachts known for their speed and performance. Designed for both offshore and inshore racing, these high-tech boats are a staple in major regattas like the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and World Championships.
Iceland
November 2024
Iceland is a stunning island nation known for its dramatic landscapes, including volcanoes, glaciers, hot springs, and waterfalls. I visited in November, and the country's unique beauty, with its winter chill and Northern Lights, made it an unforgettable experience.
Tempest
Torbole 24/25 - now
The Tempest class is a high-performance, one-design keelboat used for competitive racing. With a length of 6.0 meters, it’s known for its agility and tactical racing. The Tempest is recognized for its balanced design, offering both technical challenges and exciting performance. It’s popular in both national and international regattas, with a strong following in Europe.
