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66’ Ribelle Makes Las Vegas (Nevada), USA Eight Jewels TRADE

its American Viva Convergence! for the West Coast SHOW

Convergence is the unmissable event
Northeastern Debut in which knowledge and experience Sun Country Yachts, Ferretti Group’s exclusive
meet and debate, creating synergies,
new awareness, and evermore-
ambitious goals. dealer in the Region, displayed eight yachts,
The event was the perfect showcase for Riva This year, the meeting of nautical representing the entire range of the brand
56’ Rivale, Riva 66’ Ribelle, and Pershing 9X, professionals is dedicated to the Newport Beach (California), USA
skippers of ships and yachts of Ferretti
available for onboard tours Group and will be held in the sparkling
city of Las Vegas, Nevada, from
Sag Harbor (New York), USA October 22 to 25.
This fantastic location was also
selected because a couple of days The 46th annual Newport Beach technology, and exceptional design.
after Convergence, specifically from Boat Show cruised into Southern “By creating this unique space within
October 30 to November 3, Ferretti California’s posh Lido Village this the boat show, we are able to offer an
Group will be attending the Fort spring. The area’s Ferretti Group’s exclusive opportunity to board and
Lauderdale Boat Show 2019 with the exclusive yacht dealer, Sun Country browse theses incredible yachts,” says
usual impressive fleet of more than Yachts, curated the largest selection Greg Glogow, vice president of Sun
An unexpected shower didn’t stop provided bites including their famous fifteen yachts. of new yachts for sale, featuring eight Country Yachts. “Our objective is to
dozens of people from converging on the lobster rolls, which everyone was As always, the event will feature a mix vessels from the brand's entire lineup. elevate the yachting experience here in
docks at the Sag Harbor Cove Yacht Club clamoring to try. NetJets was also of updating, informative, and debate Yachting enthusiasts and dreamers Newport Beach, and along the entire
for the Yacht Hop on June 30, the event a partner in the event. sessions on the different technical and alike were welcomed into a custom West Coast, and our efforts here at the
organized by Allied Marine, official On display for the first time in the business aspects that are addressed Ferretti Group display which Newport Beach show this year have
Ferretti Group dealer in the USA. Close Northeast following her North American every day in managing luxury motor prominently featured the stunning Riva definitely set the tone for us to reach
to one hundred people were on hand for premiere at the Miami Yacht Show in yachts. Classroom time will be 88’ Domino Super, Riva 76’ Perseo, this goal.”
the afternoon event, which showcased February, the Riva 66’ Ribelle’s “Blue organized into training workshops Pershing 82, Pershing 62, Pershing Extending beyond the annual boat
the Riva 56’ Rivale, Riva 66’ Ribelle, Sapphire” hull was a standout in and discussion panels, adjusted to 5X, Ferretti Yachts 670, and Ferretti show event, Sun Country Yachts’
and Pershing 9X, allowing guests to tour the marina. Guests perused each the different professional needs. As Ferretti Group’s Yachts 450—the most dynamic lineup new world-class 4,000-square foot
each of the vessels firsthand. of the yachts, hopping on and off at their always, great support will be given by yachts were clearly of products the West Coast has seen in waterfront yacht center located in the
Guests sipped on Out East Rosé, a dry leisure and taking in the view across the partners in the event: MAN, MTU, distinguishable due recent years. Amongst more ordinary heart of Newport Beach on West Coast
rosé produced out of Côtes de Provence. Sag Harbor Bay, all the way RIINA, Naviop Simrad, Side-Power, to their elegant lines, yacht designs, the Ferretti Group brands Highway evokes the feeling of a boat
Sag Harbor’s The Beacon restaurant to neighboring Shelter Island. and Volvo Penta. advanced technologies, stood out with their sleek lines, advanced show 365 days a year.
and outstanding design
The event will also offer entertainment
and recreation, with convivial and
Southampton (New York), USA group events that will find in the
Cocktail Party wonderful city of Las Vegas the ideal
with Pershing 9X location to socialize and connect with
the rest of the participants.

Summer in the Hamptons kicked off Scotti, Marc Lowenberg, Michael
with a splash on June 22 as Ferretti Atmore, and Erik Skoldberg.
Group hosted a cocktail party onboard Pershing flags lined the dock leading
the Pershing 9X at the Sag Harbor guests to the event, in which NetJets
Cove Yacht Club. More than sixty was also partner. Senior Vice President
guests were treated to a beautiful of Sales Chris Montero and Vice
evening and an incredible sunset as President of Sales Robbie Butler from
they toasted with glasses of La Scolca their team were available to answer
Gran Crù of Gavi White Wine and questions about fractional ownership
nibbled on petit crab cakes, crostini throughout the evening as guests mixed
with muffuletta, and marinated feta and mingled.
stuffed peppadews from Hamptons- It was the Hamptons premiere of
based favorite Cavaniola’s Gourmet. the Pershing 9X, which had made its
Amongst the guests onboard for North American Debut during the Fort
the event was supermodel and Lauderdale International Boat Show
businesswoman Christie Brinkley, last October 2018. Made of carbon fiber
who enjoyed the warm, breezy summer which allows for more speed and lower
evening. Other notables included fuel consumption, its sleek lines make
architect Roger Ferris, Hamptons the Pershing 9X perfect for cruising the
magazine editor Anetta Nowosielska, waters around the East End.
Modern Luxury Group publisher Lynn

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