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PROTAGONIST / LEADING ARTICLE
BEYOND
THE SEA
The Ferretti Group is becoming more weeks. Then it will be the turn of the innovative
and more like the sea being navigated and eagerly awaited Ferretti Yachts 450, followed,
by our fantastic yachts: it never stays after the summer, by the debut of Pershing 5X, Riva
still, always changing and moving 100’ Corsaro, Ferretti Yachts 850, and the exquisite
forward, driven by the untamed Navetta 37, the new masterpiece by Custom Line
energy of the waves. And out of the waters comes which, alongside its older sister Navetta 42 unveiled
a masterpiece of style and beauty: the new Rivamare, in Miami, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the
the outstanding 38-foot Riva that is set to become the brand’s birth. Few believed we would be able to build
new flagship built by the masterful craftsmanship of so many new models in such a short space of time.
our historic shipyards in Sarnico. A jewel that you Now that ever more new yachts built by our Group
will be able to admire, as an exclusive preview, on are ploughing across the seas all around the world,
the front cover of the magazine and in the pages that captivating new owners and enthusiasts, we can proudly
follow. The Ferretti Group, like the sea itself, reaches say without fear of contradiction that we are the second
into other territories as well. Formula 1, for example, nautical Group in the world. And there is no stopping
where we made our debut with a groundbreaking us now: the Ferretti Group is also making waves in the
partnership between Riva and Ferrari, two legendary Defence and Security market thanks to the launch
Italian brands linked by their history of success and of the new FSD, the Ferretti Security and Defence
the genius of two prodigies of modern times: Enzo division that promises to broaden our horizons even
Ferrari and Carlo Riva. It is a source of deep pride to more. It also gives me great pleasure to welcome into
see the aquamarine logo on the helmets of Sebastian the Ferretti Group, as a shareholder, Mr. Piero Ferrari,
Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen. a highly accomplished and passionate entrepreneur
There is a great deal of genius, as well as engineering whose contribution in the Product Strategy Committee
design, innovation and beauty in the new yachts in recent years has been key. Today, his presence on
– between 12 to 37 metres in length – that we the Board of Directors, too, will help us grow even
are presenting this year, the result of the three- more. And now it’s time to put out for the summer, the
year development plan launched in 2015 with an season of sunshine and sailing. Enjoy this wonderful
investment of 80 million Euros, 50 of which are issue of Protagonist, with its splendid array of unique
allocated to research and development. Rivamare will yachts and extraordinary tales.
soon be followed by the new Riva 76 Open, whose
name and presentation will be revealed in the coming Happy yachting everybody!
ALBERTO GALASSI
Ferretti Group Chief Executive Officer
6N. 109 / PROTAGONIST
