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The “Race” super yacht—which is the first 50 Metri M/Y

and the largest Riva ever built—took to the water during

an enchanting private ceremony at the Riva Superyachts

Division in Ancona

OF

HAPPINESS

Happiness exists, and it takes concrete form in the 50 meters of such as mahogany, steel, and glass. The Riva 50 Metri has four
boundless beauty of the largest Riva vessel ever. The owner has decks. The master suite on the main deck is preceded by a luxuri-
chosen to give the name “Race” to the super yacht, which has ous VIP cabin. In accordance with the owner’s wishes, all service
made Carlo Riva’s dream come true. Driven by his brilliant, am- areas have been removed from the rest of the deck in order to free
bitious desire to push beyond the limits, in the 1960s and 1970s up 310 m of living space. The lower deck houses another four VIP
he produced the famous “Caravelle” and “Atlantic” M/Y ranges. cabins (which can sleep up to twelve people) and four cabins for
With its peerless visual appeal, style, and innovation, the new 50 the crew, while the captain’s cabin is on the upper deck.
Metri Riva creation is a worthy heir to those large steel yachts. The large beach club at the stern serves as both an area for re-
With a length of 50 meters and a maximum beam of 9 meters, laxation and a garage that is capable of accommodating a Williams
the vessel has been designed to offer an exceptional yachting ex- Dieseljet 625 tender. Forward, there is a living area and a second ga-
perience built on the values that have made Riva a global legend rage with a hatch that opens to reveal a rescue boat.
in its field for 177 years: comfort, elegance, attention to detail and The 50 Metri Riva marks a huge leap forward for Riva and the
nautical art. entire yachting industry. Watching this unmistakable wonder on
The graceful, majestic masterpiece is a product of the part- the waves and witnessing its stunning size is an awe-inspiring ex-
nership between Officina Italiana Design (a firm founded by Mau- perience. It is a magnificent achievement by the Riva Superyachts
ro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that exclusively designs the entire Division, which has managed to produce the biggest Riva ever while
Riva fleet), the engineering team that designs new Riva super espousing and enhancing the brand’s exquisite, unique style and
yachts, and the Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee. visual appeal. From the painstaking detailing to the breathtaking
Riva’s trademark style and attention to detail are displayed design, every aspect of the 50 Metri marvel reflects a legendary sto-
with meticulous sophistication on every one of the 50 meters. This ry dating back 177 years and a cutting-edge nautical vision.
is apparent from the very first glance at the mesmerizingly beauti-
ful gray color and the exterior design, which embodies inimitable,
legendary elegance thanks to its stylistic features and materials Riva 50 Metri launch at the Riva Superyachts Division in Ancona

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