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Pershing GTX90 the new model from the shipyard presents itself as a true Sport Utility Yacht, with a sporty soul, typical of Pershing, and spaces and comfort of a shuttle. These are the ingredients that characterize the model launched in the presence of the interior and exterior designers, Studio Vallicelli Design, these days at the port of Fano.

Pershing GTX90
Launch of the Pershing GTX90

With a overall length of 27.97 meters and a beam of 6.89 meters, the Pershing GTX90 is the final result of the collaboration between Vallicelli Design and the Engineering Direction of the Group. The GTX90 takes up the family feeling of the GTX range, the external design remains faithful to its distinctive features, the slightly convex sheer-line that accompanies the silhouette from bow to stern and the vertical bow.

Pershing GTX90
Pershing GTX90

A wide door, which creates a visual and functional continuity between the internal and external spaces, allows access to the main deck, the command bridge, positioned at the extreme bow, is equipped with three seats, an electrically opening skylight (available on request) and a double access to the side walkways leading to the bow area. On the lower deck, four cabins with bathrooms and a suite, designed to optimize the spaces. In the center of the boat, the owner’s suite spans the full beam, while the VIP cabin occupies the bow area.

Pershing GTX90, the new Sport Utility Yacht that expands the GTX range
Pershing GTX90

The Pershing GTX90 is equipped with two MAN V12X engines with a power of 2,200 mhp each, paired with a pair of Castoldi TurboDrive 600 HCT waterjets, which ensure a navigation experience in line with the sporty character of the brand. The use of Castoldi waterjets (instead of traditional propellers or surface drives) is essential for this model, as it offers extremely linear, clean, and immediate acceleration, ensuring exceptional maneuverability.

Key Numbers of the Pershing GTX90

  • Overall length: 27.97 meters
  • Width (beam): 6.89 meters
  • Guest cabins: 4 (up to 8 guests) with private bathroom
  • Crew cabins: 2 doubles, directly connected to the kitchen
  • Engine: 2 MAN V12X engines of 2,200 mhp each
  • Propulsion: Castoldi TurboDrive 600 HCT waterjets

Sunreef Yachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival with the highly anticipated world premiere of the ULTIMA 88. Following its exclusive preview at the Singapore Yachting Festival, the new catamaran will be on display in Cannes throughout the entire event.

Ultima 88

The world debut follows the recent announcement that Spanish tennis champion Carlos Alcaraz has chosen the ULTIMA 88 as his first yacht, further confirming how the new generation of owners is increasingly looking for shipyards capable of combining cutting-edge design with outstanding performance.

Ultima 88

Designed for those seeking exceptional comfort without sacrificing speed and efficiency, this Sunreef Yachts introduces a cutting-edge approach to modern naval architecture. One of the most distinctive features of ULTIMA 88 is the Ocean Lounge, an innovative space created through large opening sidewalls and a spacious aft garage. This unique area delivers an exhilarating sea-level experience, offering a direct connection with the water and highly versatile spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

Among the most anticipated novelties of this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival is undoubtedly the Alpha 45, the brand new sport dayboat from Technohull aimed at redefining the concept of performance in the luxury open boat segment.

Alongside it, at Stand TENDER 115, will also be the flagship of the yard, the Alpha 50, a perfect synthesis of Technohull’s philosophy, where performance, reliability, and refinement merge into an impeccable balance.

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Alpha 45

Alpha 45: the new icon of performance at sea

With its 13.80 meters in length, the Alpha 45 strategically fits between the Alpha 40 and the flagship Alpha 50, inheriting Technohull’s sporting legacy and reinterpreting it in a new high-performance open boat designed to tackle offshore navigation uncompromisingly, while also ensuring comfort and great versatility for everyday use.

In its most performance-oriented configuration, equipped with four 500-horsepower outboard engines, the Alpha 45 can reach a maximum speed of 85 knots, maintaining perfectly stable and safe behavior even in the most challenging sea conditions.

alpha 45

Among the most distinctive elements of the project is the hard top. Its aerodynamic profile, completed by a large panoramic glass windshield and integrated side deflectors in the console, optimizes airflow around the helm station, reducing turbulence during high-speed navigation.

The deep V Dynastream hull, characterized by ventilated steps and a wave-piercing bow, has been developed to ensure brilliant acceleration, steering precision, and excellent sea-keeping even in the most challenging offshore navigation. The helm reflects the same design philosophy: two rows of seats with three places each position the driver centrally, ensuring complete visibility and immediate access to all controls.

The deck layout has also been designed with flexibility in mind. The spacious U-shaped bow sunbathing area is complemented by a forward-facing seat integrated into the central console, while the walkaround side deck allows for free movement along the entire boat. At the stern, various configurations are available, with sunbathing areas of different sizes alongside seats facing forward or an elegant L-shaped sofa that facilitates lateral access to the swim platform.

cabina alpha 45

The interior spaces impress with their livability and finishes. A dramatic “gullwing” side door, electrically operated, leads to the cabin below deck, designed to comfortably accommodate two people. Here, there is a double bed, a separate full-height bathroom with a shower, and particularly generous internal height, features that make the Alpha 45 ideal for multi-day cruises.

The model displayed at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 will feature a refined white livery, equipped with three Mercury 400R outboards and characterized by a decidedly sporty setup, with a large sunbathing area at the stern and a single row of three seats at the helm.

Alpha 45: the dayboat by Technohull debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival

ALPHA 45 — Technical specifications

Overall Length13.8 m (14.05 m inboard)
Width4.3 m
Displacement6,500 kg
Fuel Tank1,400 l
Fresh Water Tank190 l
EnginesInboard/Outboard
Maximum Power4 × 500 HP
Passenger Capacity14
HullDeep V Dynastream with ventilated steps
CertificationCE Cat B-Offshore
Propulsion for the model displayed in Cannes3 x Mercury 400R (outboard)
alpha 50 navigazione

Alpha 50: the flagship that embodies the yard’s DNA

Generous volumes and well-balanced proportions define the aesthetic impact of the Alpha 50, the flagship of Technohull designed to offer the owner and their guests the best possible onboard experience.

The design impresses from the first glance with a sleek and aerodynamic profile, characterized by clean and taut surfaces, enhanced by the unmistakable curved carbon fiber hard top with integrated windshield. The wide beam allows for maximum utilization of the external spaces, organized around a series of areas dedicated to relaxation and conviviality. The large central island sunbathing area, the generous aft cockpit, and the spacious bow sunbathing area create distinct yet perfectly integrated environments, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy the boat in total freedom, both while navigating and at anchor.

The proven Dynastream hull from Technohull, combined with the wave-piercing bow with a semi-vertical profile and the two ventilated steps, ensures maximum stability and steering precision even in the most difficult situations.

On the propulsion front, the Alpha 50 is available in various outboard or inboard configurations, with performance that can easily reach 87 knots of maximum speed in the most performance-oriented setup.

The presence of a comfortable double cabin equipped with a separate bathroom and shower, along with the option to add a second cabin for guests, significantly extends the versatility of the vessel, making it a good solution for longer stays.

vista di poppa

ALPHA 50 — Technical specifications

Overall Length14.95 m / 15.11 (inboard)
Width4.72 m
Displacement7,000 kg
Fuel Tank1,800 l
Fresh Water Tank200 l
EnginesInboard/Outboard
Maximum Power5 × 500 HP (outboard)
Passenger Capacity16
HullDeep V with ventilated steps
CertificationCE Cat B-Offshore

Paris Nautic Show continues its development and reaffirms its ambitions for 2026 after the success of the first edition at the Exhibition Center of Paris-Le Bourget, held last year, which saw the presence of 40,000 visitors, and is relaunching its ambitions for the next edition.

Paris nautic show
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“Our goal is to consolidate a strategic appointment in the heart of the first French nautical market. We want to accompany the transformation of the sector, creating new concrete opportunities for both companies and boaters.” — Guillaume Verbrugghe, General Director of M2 Organisation.

Paris Nautic Show in the heart of the Paris region represents a unique competitive advantage in the European landscape. The Paris basin indeed concentrates over a third of regular French boaters, confirming itself as a strategic hub. Furthermore, the choice of Paris-Le Bourget ensures ideal logistics from an international perspective, thanks to the quick connection to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Networking, discussion, and the birth of new commercial agreements between shipyards, component manufacturers, federations, and associations are the keywords to give dynamism to the sector and guide it through the challenges of a constantly evolving market.

Paris nautic show
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Paris Nautic Show, space for sustainability and the boating of tomorrow

The nautical sector is at the center of a profound change, accelerated by the need to respond to the climate crisis and the change in consumption habits. The essential responsibility for change is no longer an option for the future, but a present imperative that is redefining the criteria for a less invasive impact on the marine environment and the entire production cycle.

Paris Nautic Show will dedicate an unprecedented focus on decarbonization and the circular economy applied to leisure boating, addressing the three major challenges of the sector, with significant emphasis on next-generation electric motors, advanced hybrid systems, and the first concrete applications of hydrogen, as well as the reduction of the carbon footprint of hulls, presenting bio-derived composites (such as flax or hemp fibers).

Paris Nautic Show 2026, strategic hub for the nautical industry
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The show also firmly maintains its historical link with the world of ocean racing and offshore sailing, just think of the legendary Route du Rhum or the Vendée Globe or the Transat Jacques Vabre (coffee route), a sector that represents a true open-air laboratory, where solutions tested in competition regarding lightweight materials, hydrodynamic performance, and energy autonomy are then applied to series production, exporting French technological excellence worldwide.

paris nautic show
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Lagoon once again redefines comfort at sea, focusing on expansive living spaces and effortless handling with the new Lagoon 38, which we had the opportunity to sea trial over the past few days.

Lagoon 38

Today, the Lagoon range extends from accessible, compact models like the new Lagoon 38 all the way to the ultimate luxury of the flagship EIGHTY 2, a 23.91-meter (78’5″) giant of the seas. Founded in 1984 as JTA (Jeanneau Techniques Avancées), the company originally served as the technology and racing division of the renowned French shipyard Jeanneau. With more than 7,000 units built, Lagoon is now the world’s leading catamaran manufacturer.

Lagoon 38

Lagoon 38 features an overall length of 13.12 meters (43’1″) and a beam of 6.65 meters (21’10”), dimensions that make it exceptionally easy to handle. With this model, Lagoon has simplified onboard sail handling as much as possible. At the bow, the boat is equipped with a self-tacking jib, while every sail control is managed through a single winch located on the coachroof next to the helm station. Here you’ll find the halyards and control lines led aft through rope clutches, the Garmin display, and the twin 29 HP engines’ throttle controls.

Lagoon 38

The T-top features a fabric enclosure that can be fully closed whenever needed, providing protection from cold weather. The helm console is comfortable and includes a double seat offering excellent visibility over the entire boat. Unfortunately, during our sea trial the optional Code 0 sail was not installed, even though the Lagoon 38 is designed to accommodate it.

Weather Conditions and Handling

Today’s conditions feature a slight chop with winds peaking between 13 and 15 knots—ideal for a relaxed sea trial. We leave the dock using the twin engines with complete ease. Despite the Lagoon 38’s generous 6.65-meter (21’10”) beam, the independently controlled throttles allow the catamaran to pivot within a surprisingly tight radius. That’s a major advantage, because docking and departing can often be the most challenging part of operating a catamaran due to its width. Once clear of the harbor, we unzip the lazy bag, attach the main halyard, and hoist the mainsail using the electric winch. Deploying the self-tacking jib is just as quick and effortless: simply load the sheet onto the winch and trim it in by hand, without even needing a winch handle.

Lagoon 38

What immediately impresses me about the Lagoon 38 is just how easy it is to sail and maneuver. There are three of us on board, yet I can perform every operation by myself without asking for assistance or leaving the helm. When necessary, I can also rely on the autopilot to hold course while I stow the fenders or make adjustments to the sails.

The foredeck offers an impressive amount of living space, with a large trampoline, two comfortable lounges complete with chaise longues, a centrally positioned anchoring system, and the classic forward seats where you can sit back and enjoy the view while underway. I head up to approximately 80 degrees true wind angle (TWA), steering a true course of175 degrees. With 14.1 knots of true wind, the boat logs 6.4 knots through the water—not bad at all considering we’re sailing with only the self-tacking jib.

At this speed, the Lagoon 38 delivers an excellent ride. It remains well-balanced over the waves without excessive rolling. I then bear away, easing both the mainsail and jib on my own, and set a heading of 300 degrees. The actual course over ground settles at 299 degrees due to slight current and leeway. With the true wind angle now at 135 degrees, the GPS shows a speed over ground (SOG) of 5.0 knots, while the log reads 4.5 knots through the water, indicating we’re benefiting from a favorable current.

I return to a beam reach to build speed again, and once we’re back to around 6 knots I tack fairly quickly to minimize speed loss. With a light displacement of 10.24 tons, the Lagoon 38 rewards smooth, efficient maneuvers, especially in lighter winds where preserving momentum is essential.

The Lagoon 38 really comes into its own on reaching angles, with the wind between 90 and 140 degrees off the bow. The boat feels extremely stable, glides effortlessly, and with a healthy breeze of 12 to 15 knots or more comfortably maintains speeds between 6 and 8 knots with virtually no heel or strain. Its sweet spot is around 55 to 60 degrees to the true wind; try pointing higher, around 40 to 45 degrees, and boat speed begins to drop. The sail plan is intentionally conservative, making the boat remarkably forgiving and difficult to overpower, even for cruising families or less experienced sailors. As mentioned earlier, all sail controls are led aft to the helm station, allowing every maneuver to be performed safely from a single position. Under power, the twin 29 HP engines cruise comfortably at around 2,200 to 2,400 rpm, pushing the boat at approximately 6.5 to 6.8 knots with an excellent cruising stride while consuming just 3.5 to 4 liters per hour combined—an impressively efficient figure.

Lagoon 38 – Interior

The Lagoon 38 is available in more than ten different layout configurations to suit a wide range of cruising styles. Buyers can choose a four-cabin, four-head version or the owner’s layout, where one entire hull is dedicated to a spacious private suite. The cockpit is exceptionally roomy, and the large sliding glass door seamlessly connects the cockpit with the salon, creating one continuous living space while eliminating barriers and making movement throughout the boat remarkably fluid.

  • Lagoon 38

Although compact by today’s multihull standards, the Lagoon 38 proves that exceptional comfort doesn’t require excessive length. Its intelligent use of both interior and exterior space, combined with the seaworthiness that has enabled hundreds of families to embark on bluewater adventures, makes it a standout cruising catamaran. At the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival, Lagoon will showcase its entire range and will also unveil the all-new Lagoon 47 in its world premiere.

From July 8 to 11, the Yacht Club de Monaco will host the thirteenth edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, an international event that has established itself over the years as one of the main laboratories for innovation and energy transition in the nautical sector. For four days, the Principality will become the meeting point for students, researchers, engineers, shipyards, and companies from around the world, called to discuss the technologies aimed at transforming the future of mobility at sea.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: the Principality calls the world

The expected numbers for this year’s edition confirm the growing international interest in the event, with the participation of over 1,000 students, 52 teams from 21 nations representing 33 universities, along with 14 universities present as observers. These numbers testify to how the event has established itself in recent years as a privileged platform for the development of solutions dedicated to sustainable yachting.

Organized as part of the initiative “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting”, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge can count on the support of Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, UBS, BMW, and SBM Offshore, in addition to the participation of major players in the nautical industry such as Safe Harbor, Oceanco, Ferretti Group, Azimut | Benetti Group, and Lürssen.

This year we find loyal teams, but also new participants and universities coming to observe the event to prepare for their future entry into competition. It is probably the best indicator of the dynamics of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge,” comments Bernard d’Alessandri, Director and Secretary General of the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

A single challenge: the decarbonization of maritime transport

The teams will compete in the categories Energy Class, AI Class, SeaLab Class, and Open Sea Xperience, presenting projects ranging from electric propulsion to hydrogen and methanol-powered systems, to the most advanced foil technologies. Different solutions united by a single goal: to contribute to the decarbonization of maritime transport. From 2024, NatPower H will serve as the technical partner of the event and official supplier of hydrogen, ensuring the supply of the fuel necessary for the trials.

Among the novelties of this year is the presence of a U.S. delegation composed of Columbia University in New York, George Washington University, Howard University, and Florida International University. The universities will participate as observers with the intention of competing starting from the 2027 edition.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: not just races

Alongside the races, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge will also offer a rich program open to the public. From July 9 to 11, the Village of the event will be open for free visits, from 10 AM to 6 PM, featuring a television stage with live coverage of the competitions and daily awards, driving simulators, the Winch Challenge, family activities, exhibition areas dedicated to new technologies, refreshment points, and free ice cream distribution during the afternoon.

Among the most anticipated events is the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Sustainable Yachting Technology Award, which will award a prize of 25,000 euros to the university or research project deemed most promising for energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction in the yachting sector. Competing for the prize will be University of Genoa, ENSAM – Hydrogadz, Politecnico di Torino, and Kumaraguru College of Technology.

The event also confirms its role as a bridge between the academic world and the industrial sector through the Corporate Mentoring Programme, an initiative that in 2026 involved 20 professionals and 22 teams, facilitating the transfer of technical and industrial skills during the development of projects.

Demonstrating the concrete impact of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge on the sector is the journey of NEMO Systems, a startup founded by three former participants of the event. This year, the company will provide the official GPS tracking system, data collection, and analysis for all competing vessels, allowing real-time monitoring of geolocation and energy performance of the prototypes.

The link between the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and the industrial world is also strengthened through the direct involvement of companies in the development of university projects.  Safe Harbor, a partner of the event, has supported two teams from the Energy Class during the year – Hydrogadz from the École nationale supérieure des Arts et Métiers and TAMEO Energy from ENSTA Paris – providing technical support, project management assistance, and access to its infrastructure. The prototypes were also tested at the group’s shipyard in La Seyne-sur-Mer, where students were able to complete sea trials and fine-tune the vessels before the competition.

Also, UBS confirms its support for the initiative, emphasizing how the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge represents a concrete example of collaboration between research, industry, and new generations of engineers engaged in developing solutions for more sustainable and efficient maritime mobility.

An important opportunity for discussion

The 2026 edition will also offer a rich program of in-depth discussions dedicated to industry professionals. On July 9, theAdvanced Yachting Technology Conference will analyze the latest technological innovations applied to the nautical industry, while the following day, the seventh Alternative Fuels & Sustainable Yachting Conference, organized by the Yacht Club de Monaco together with the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, will review the main decarbonization strategies in the sector, with presentations dedicated to nuclear propulsion, wind energy, methanol, batteries, and electrification.

There will also be space for knowledge sharing with the Tech Talks, scheduled for July 10. The best teams from the various categories will present their solutions on innovation, design, eco-design, ergonomics, and life cycle analysis to the public and an international jury, competing for awards dedicated to Innovation, Design, and Eco-Design. An event that confirms the vocation of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge as a platform for open discussion, where the technologies developed by the teams become shared heritage for the entire sector.

With its mix of competition, research, and collaboration between universities and industry, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge continues to represent a privileged observatory on the technologies that will drive the evolution of yachting in the coming years. An event that confirms the role of the Principality of Monaco as an international reference point in the development of innovative solutions for increasingly sustainable maritime mobility.

Baltic 80 Café Racer represents a completely new concept, optimized for easy handling, with or without professional crew, ensuring excellent performance and maneuverability.

Baltic 80 Café Racer follows the success of the fleet Baltic 68 Café Racer which has elevated the very concept of speed and style in the realm of large luxury daysailers. Through feedback from owners and experience, the Baltic Yacht team has gone back to work to further improve a winning concept.

Baltic 80 Café Racer

While remaining true to the concepts of safety and sailing performance of a true rebel, the Baltic 80 Café Racer features an overall length of under 24 meters, allowing owners to sail without crew, and will also have the option to be configured with two different sail plans, one for cruising and one for racing, a dual soul balancing speed and relaxation.

Baltic80 Café Racer
Baltic80 Café Racer

BALTIC 80 Café Racer, rebellious soul and classy interiors

The interiors are designed for maximum flexibility, allowing the owner to decide how to live on board, the first hull that Baltic Yachts is building will have an “open” layout with spacious living areas and an informal environment. Alternative layouts allow for greater definition and a more informal connotation depending on needs.

  • Baltic 80 Café Racer

Interior designer Mark Tucker of Design Unlimited explains “It shows how safe and expressive this concept can be, and invites the next owner to take it in a completely personal direction. Ultimately, the goal is to make the simple act of sailing easier and more enjoyable“»”.

Developed by Surge Projects, the Café Racer 80 has been shaped through CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis combined with aerodynamic data from the virtual wind tunnel of North Sails. A total of twenty-one hull configurations were evaluated using an advanced dynamic VPP (performance prediction program), where sail trim optimization showed the yacht’s behavior.

The choice of pre-impregnated carbon (prepreg) for the hull will further reduce the lightweight. Lamination will begin in August, after the Finnish summer holidays, and delivery is expected in the summer of 2027.

Sinuous and sophisticated, the lines immediately suggest a timeless elegance destined to stand out. But behind the elegant silhouette, the fluidity of the shapes and the low profile of the deck actually hide a soul dedicated to performance and a decidedly modern technical setup.

We are talking about Ouzel, the brand new superyacht measuring 95 feet born from the collaboration between the American shipyard Rockport Marine, Marine Construction Management (MCM), Langan Design Partners for naval architecture, and Mark Whiteley Design for interior design.

Designed as a true modern classic, Ouzel is a luxurious and comfortable sailing yacht that embodies a perfectly successful balance between traditional forms and contemporary performance with a precise and ambitious goal: to sail fast, with ease.

Ouzel: sea trials confirm the quality of the project

The sail plan, developed with Doyle Sails and deliberately essential — mainsail, Yankee, staysail, and Code Zero — has been designed to ensure efficiency and immediacy in every condition. Together with a deep keel and solutions like the Park Avenue boom, it defines a vessel capable of delivering real performance without compromising ease of handling.

It is therefore not surprising that during the sea trials in Penobscot Bay, Ouzel effortlessly exceeded 12 knots in moderate breezes, showing a surprising balance between power and control.

The designer Tom Degrémont, present on board, emphasized how the boat reacted exactly as the team expected: a feeling of power, immediate control, and an overall balance that fully reflects the work done during the design phase. In ideal conditions, the use of the Code Zero allowed for a quick crossing of the bay, confirming the performance objectives set from the beginning.

Also on the construction side, the judgment was equally positive. Peter Wilson of Marine Construction Management (MCM) described the launching of the sails as a highly significant moment after years of work, highlighting the quality of the team involved — from sailmakers to hydraulic technicians, from engineers to riggers — and defining the sea trial as a success from every point of view. The boat showed a “easy and super responsive” helm response, with only a minimal list of finishing touches, as is normal at this stage.

A key element of the project was the active role of the owner, involved as a true partner in all phases. Specifically, the owner opted for a configuration that allows for a greater draft to the benefit of performance, as well as a blade jib designed to replace the Yankee and staysail during close maneuvers or tight tacking.

Elegant and classic in form, Ouzel is not just a tribute to tradition, but a concrete evolution of it, designed to sail far, with speed, control, and a well-defined identity.

Ouzel navigazione

Yamaha Motor Europe becomes the official supplier of Luna Rossa for the 38th America’s Cup, a historic partnership that unites two brands sharing a sporting spirit.

The main AC75 support fleet of the team will be powered by Yamaha and its flagship XTO V8 450 HP outboards, with three support boats: chase 1 and chase 3 with quadruple installations of XTO V8 450 HP, as well as chase 2 with a triple installation of XTO V8 450 HP. All three vessels will be equipped with Yamaha’s Helm Master EX wireless control system, allowing advanced maneuverability, smooth control, and greater operational precision for the team’s coaches and technical crew.

Yamaha Motor Europe

Yamaha Motor Europe partnership and technology

Yamaha will also provide two customized Ribs (chase 4 and chase 5) equipped with a pair of white V6 300 HP outboards with integrated digital electronic steering (DES) and equipped with the Helm Master EX joystick control, offering immediate control maneuverability in dynamic water conditions. Yamaha’s technology enables its partners to push boundaries, perform under pressure, and compete at the highest levels; this partnership is a sign of shared standards, a certification of quality.

The America’s Cup represents the pinnacle of performance, innovation, and teamwork. Collaborating with Luna Rossa – a team defined by technical excellence and competitive ambition – is a significant milestone for Yamaha. Racing has always been part of Yamaha’s DNA, and this partnership is a natural extension of that legacy and passion for challenge. By empowering Luna Rossa with our technology, our systems, and our expertise, we support the team’s operations on the water and their safety.” — Fabrice Lacoume, Marine Director at Yamaha Motor Europe.

In the America’s Cup, every detail matters, especially the reliability and precision of our support fleet. We chose Yamaha for their proven performance, advanced integration capabilities, and the confidence their engineering conveys in high-pressure environments. This partnership ensures that our support boats provide exactly what the team needs, every time we are on the water.”Max Sirena, CEO of Luna Rossa.

Yamaha Motor Europe

Grand Trawler 63 sets a new benchmark for luxury long-range cruising, the model, heir to the great success of the Grand Trawler 62, (27 boats have been delivered) represents a new way of traveling.

GRAND TRAWLER 63
GRAND TRAWLER 63

Beneteau with the new model did not want to make a simple restyling but has elevated and perfected the sailing experience, the Grand Trawler 63 introduces a series of innovations and style redefining a new style for long-range cruising. With a length of just under 19 meters, this new model maintains a displacement hull designed by the naval architecture firm MICAD which boasts great experience in optimizing onboard consumption and autonomy at sea. The Grand Trawler 63 can cruise for 1000 nautical miles at a speed of 9 knots.

GRAND TRAWLER 63

Grand Trawler 63, a renewed legacy

At the center of this transformation is the pursuit of tranquility, the Slipner fin stabilizers offer superior stability when at anchor, the new Silent Boat Pack significantly reduces ambient noise, enhanced soundproofing in the crew accommodations and engine room reinforces the feeling of comfort allowing owners and guests to live in great relaxation on board.

GRAND TRAWLER 63

The Grand Trawler 63 (2026 version) introduces a new standard for standard equipment, included in the price are: Sleipner fins, the Luxe Pack, AGM service batteries, and a MAN spare parts kit provided as part of the base package. You can choose between three or four spacious cabins, all equipped with bathrooms. Increased storage volumes in each cabin and the introduction of innovative slatted latches for the wardrobe doors, ideal for extended cruising.

Thanks to its extraordinary autonomy, acoustic insulation technologies, and timeless design, the Grand Trawler 63 is an invitation to explore the world differently: more slowly, more deeply, more relaxing.

GRAND TRAWLER 63, travel in first class
@credit: Photo Nicolas Claris

Grand Trawler 63 the interiors

While the spacious outdoor areas allow for full enjoyment of life en plein air, the interiors are no less in terms of livability and comfort. The owner’s cabin occupies the full width at the center of the boat and features a desk/vanity and a private bathroom, while the forward VIP cabin is equipped with accommodations and a private bathroom. The third cabin with single beds convertible into a double bed has a bathroom with a shower that also serves as a day toilet.