Italia Yachts builds on its success
The nature of boat sales is such that it’s not uncommon for dealers to overstate a raceboat’s potential to clinch a deal. However, when it comes to the best designs it’s always possible to let others do the talking. When Terry Hutchinson, for instance, described the Italia 11.98 as ‘an ORC rocketship’ in the October issue of Seahorse he may have raised some eyebrows. Yet his experience racing one on the NYYC “cruise” – a week of passage races from New York city to Newport, RI – merely represents another victory on a growing list of impressive results. These include two ORC World Championship wins – an achievement also matched by the smaller Italia 9.98. It’s an outstanding record for a boat builder that was founded only 12 years ago. The first race-optimised Italia Yachts
12.98 Fuoriserie model will hit the water this season and it is expected to be a potent weapon under both IRC and ORC rating systems. Italia Yachts is rapidly gaining recognition in the racing world. Until recently it was a very small yard producing only a handful of boats every year, but that’s changing following a move of the production facility to Fano in the heart of Italy's main boatbuilding region. The new premises have enough capacity to build 35 boats per year, with large and small
good clients will keep returning.’ Over time the firm's activities have
widened with three additional branches covering Yachts and Brokerage, Sustainable Solutions and Charter and Management. In addition to Italia Yachts, it’s also an official representative for Nautitech and ItaCatamarans. ‘We have chosen to represent certain
The race-optimised Fuoriserie version of the Italia Yachts 12.98 is due to launch in spring 2024
vessels able to progress through manufacture at different rates. A further advantage of having all
production, including small GRP parts, under one roof is that quality control is optimised, a benefit that stretches across every aspect of the boat, including its structure, fit out and system installations. The next Italia model destined to
become a star on the racecourse is the Maurizio Cossutti-designed 12.98, a fast yet civilised racer-cruiser. As with all the best yachts, Cossutti was
given free rein to produce an optimal hull shape. It was then the task of renowned interior designer Mirko Arbore to create a comfortable, yet lightweight interior that makes best use of the volume available. A lot of effort was made to reduce
wetted surface area to promote the light airs performance that is so often a deciding factor in offshore races, especially in summer. This includes a relatively narrow beam which helps make
shipyards because they were the preferred choice of our customers, they produce yachts with best-in-class sailing qualities, and their values aligned perfectly with the principles upheld by Yacht-Match,’ says Viktor Van Savooyen. ‘This strong alignment led to a flourishing partnership that eventually resulted in these agreements and every shipyard we
The Italia Yachts 12.98 is a brand new design byMaurizio Cossutti that combines racing and cruising potential
this a very slippery design. At the same time an efficient keel profile allied to a 2.46m draught and healthy ballast ratio provides ample righting moment when needed in stronger breezes. The large rudder is tucked well forward, where it operates clear of the disturbed water near the transom, giving easy control and a great feel on the helm. The Fuoriserie model retains the
general three cabin interior layout of the Bellissima ultra-fast cruising version, but with important weight saving measures, including fewer lockers and no teak deck, resulting in an important weight saving of around 1,000kg. The result is a hugely appealing dual-purpose yacht with stunning lines. It’s less pure racer than the smaller Matteo Polli-designed models in the range, but at this size it’s one that has every chance of success on the racecourse. Adding the expertise and unrivalled support of Yacht-Match to the equation gives a very strong combination.
represent shares four fundamental values. ‘They uphold a well-organised and structured approach. They are relatively small businesses, ensuring our clients receive a personal approach with direct communication with the builders, allowing for customisations and personalised features. They also have a clear and promising vision for the future. The quality of their yacht construction is exceptional and they build their boats in Europe, adhering to rigorous environmental and workers' standards.’ From the outset Agter and van
Savooyen also recognised that boat ownership is more complex than simply choosing the right boat with the right equipment. The yacht management side of the business deals with everything from berthing and registration to on-going maintenance and preparation of the yacht so that it’s always immaculately prepared before use. It’s this philosophy that enables Yacht-
Match to turn the regatta aspirations of amateur owners into a reality, thanks to the full-service support and resources it provides to overcome the challenges of campaigning in regattas. A dedicated technical team, composed
of experts in ORC and IRC regulations and regattas, assists owners and teams in
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