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} Ferretti Group at the
“Salonnautico”
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Autumn: the season with the first, major
boat shows in Europe. Catalonia was once
again in the spotlight when the world of
yachting came to Barcelona for the 54th
“Salonnautico” boat show. Five splendid, sun-
kissed days lured visitors from Spain and
} Resounding success for
the Salerno Boat Show
SALERNO, ITALY
Boating returns to the South of Italy with a new
Boat Show, destined to become the most important
nautical expo of South-Central Italy. Ferretti Group, positive: approximately 150 exhibitors for a total
via its official dealer Mele Yacht, showcased two
marvellous models: Pershing 50 and Itama 62’.
With an entirely innovative format, the show was
neighbouring countries, all eager to get a
glimpse of the vessels displayed by more than
260 exhibitors.Ferretti Group could not miss
the occasion and participated in first line with
the support of Ventura Yachts and Nautica
Vermell, its dealers in the Iberian
Peninsula. The centrally-located
stand in the Port saw lots of passing visitors
and was bursting to the seams with owners
and new customers, keen to get a look at the
new products launched by the Group
a few weeks earlier in Cannes.
held in the new port of Marina D’Arechi from 17th
to 25th October, opening to the public on the two
weekends. During the week, the exhibition space
was reserved to industry professionals for business CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
meetings and sea trials in complete privacy. The
outcome of the Salerno Boat Show was extremely
of 140 boats and over 24,600 visitors on the
weekends, coming from Campania and other
southern regions. Once again, the Ferretti Group
captivated owners and enthusiasts of the deep
south of the Peninsula.
} A Full Hand
for Riva at the “Invictus
Yachts Trophies”
CANNES, FRANCE
Riva played a full hand in France, dominating
the annual event organized by French group
LuxMedia that awards the best innovations in the
yachting world on display at the Cannes Yachting
Festival. The announcement was made during the
gala evening on the plage of the Hotel Carlton
Intercontinental, and was followed by a parade of
the new yachts in front of the Croisette. The 76’
} Riva brings luxury
to South Africa
With its custom designed stand floating on
the water outside the venue, Riva brought
a classy touch to the 15th edition of Cape
Town International Boat Show 2015, held
in the beginning of October. Located at
the V&A Waterfront, the show embodies
the most important marine exhibition of
South Africa. Guests were able to indulge
in the Riva lifestyle at the stand, tasting
champagne and snacks with a local flair
and enjoying the marvelous Aquariva
Super (33’) on display. Furthermore, the
occasion was crucial to introduce the
new Riva Shop opening in mid-November
2015, also in the very prestigious V&A
Waterfront, near the entrance of the Table
Bay Hotel. This 50 square meters boutique
has been designed around the look and
feel of a luxurious yacht, making use of
specialized designed lighting to give
the effect of elevation and featured with
customized leather stitched specifically for
the exclusive shop Riva.
Perseo coupé and the 88’ Florida open convertible
both won two prizes each. The 76’ Perseo was
making its world debut at the show and crushed
the competition in the 50-80 feet (15-24 metres)
category, winning the “Best Exterior Design
Trophy” and the “Most Achieved Trophy”. The 88’
Florida was equally relentless, leaving no room for
its competitors and winning two Awards for two
nominations. The open convertible in coupé won
the same prizes as the 76’ Perseo (“Best Exterior
Design Trophy” and “Most Achieved Trophy”), but
in the 80-120 foot (24-36 metres) category. The
four Trophies won by Riva went on to become a full
hand for Ferretti Group when it got its fifth win of
the evening with ‘Yalla’, CRN’s new 73-metre yacht.
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