Tommaso Spadolini has shared the first details of a new design for a sporty 90m yacht with very distinctive lines. Fast lines were a key part of the brief, and from the first hand-drawn sketches, Spadolini conceived a powerful shear for the main deck, emphasized by two strong convex lines for the owner’s and upper decks. The necessary straight lines for bulwarks and decks are cleverly concealed by powerful, flowing curves that peak amidships before sweeping down towards the generous beach club.
Beyond this, the brief required two further key features. The design of the yacht should give guests the sense that they are in close contact with the sea, despite its 90m length. And it should enable the owner to maintain a high degree of privacy from other guests and crew.
The beach club aft is a distinctive area even for a 90m vessel. Arranged over the lower and main decks, it includes a 150 sq. m lounge area with twin fold-down balconies. Besides a gym and bar, there is also a sauna, massage and relaxation area. The bathing platform itself amounts to 65 sq. m and the main aft cockpit above fills another 150 sq. m, flooded with natural light thanks to the shorter overhangs of the deck above. The infinity pool measuring 7 x 3m also included.
In terms of privacy, Spadolini has really pushed the concept forward by creating a dedicated owner’s deck and closely controlling access via stairs and lift. The deck gives the owner a gigantic bed with 270-degree views ahead. There are dedicated his n’ hers bathrooms (each with their own bath), walk-in wardrobes, a wine cellar, smoking room with humidor and an intimate lounge area. An exterior seating area and forward lounge with pool complete the accommodation.
“We have worked closely with the owner and his representatives to create a really head-turning design that responds to his three key requirements without sacrificing one iota of practicality,” said Tommaso Spadolini. “Capable of speeds around 20 knots, the yacht had to have the external form of a fast boat – something we have achieved with the strongly curved lines that dip towards the stern. Then we have emphasized proximity to the water by creating a lot of focus around the two-deck beach club and using lots of glass. The internal configuration of the boat has been carefully studied to create the maximum privacy for the owner.”
Access is controlled via two staircases and a lift. The lobby can be sectioned off with specially insulated doors, so that there is no access to the owner’s apartments and no chance of conversations being overheard. A staircase running from the main deck to the sun deck is accessible from outside, so that anyone invited to the owner’s deck can arrive discreetly without parading through the public areas first. Even the owner’s pantry can be sealed off with two doors.
“We have developed enclosed structures for the stairs and separate crew access so that the owner can be completely cocooned on demand. Sound absorbing materials would be used in doors and bulkheads to ensure total confidentiality, without compromising on the really lavish series of private spaces,” says Spadolini.
Thanks to flaring the bow and introducing a side deck forward on the upper deck, extra volume has been created on the main deck below. Here, there are six large guest cabins including two particularly well-appointed VIPs. And forward again, there is room for a huge toy garage, which runs to a jet tender and multiple jet skis. The main tender garage can accommodate a 9m boat.
Other notable features included the touch-and-go helicopter landing pad on the foredeck, a nine-seat cinema and 200 sq. m sundeck with pool.
Credits: Tommaso Spadolini
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda is hosting the 2025 Swan One Design Worlds from June 17-21, featuring 35 teams from 30 nations competing across four one-design classes. The event marks the competitive debut of the ClubSwan 28 class alongside established ClubSwan 36, 42 and 50 fleets."The Swan One Design Worlds highlight the energy and camaraderie of the ClubSwan family," said Luisa Bambozzi, Managing Director of ClubSwan Racing. "Porto Cervo provides the ideal setting to combine world-class racing with vibrant shoreside activities."The regatta features defending champions in multiple classes, including Mamao (ClubSwan 36) and Nadir (ClubSwan 42). Notable entries include Leonardo Ferragamo's Cuordileone and Marcus Brennecke's Hatari in the ClubSwan 50 division. The newly introduced ClubSwan 28 class will compete for its first Gold Cup, with seven teams including youth entry NOX OCEANI featuring 13-year-old helmsman Giorgio Nocella.Giovanni Pomati, CEO of Nautor Swan, emphasized the event's community aspect: "This regatta represents the unity and international spirit that defines the ClubSwan family." The competition schedule allows for eight races per class (ten for ClubSwan 28), with Mistral winds expected for the final racing days.Social events include class dinners and an owners' reception at YCCS, culminating in Saturday's prize ceremony. The ClubSwan Academy continues its youth development program, providing young sailors access to competitive racing platforms.Nautor Swan was founded in 1966 in Pietarsaari, Finland. The builder entered the superyacht market in 1999. Since then, the yard has continued building high-performance sailing yachts in three different lines; ClubSwan, Swan Yachts and Maxi Swan Yachts. Credits: Nautor Swan
June 19, 2025
Italian yacht builder Mylius Yachts has revealed details of its new M60GL sailing yacht, an 18.5-meter performance cruiser-racer designed by Giovanni Ceccarelli. The first unit is currently under construction for a European owner, with delivery scheduled for 2026.The M60GL features a carbon fiber hull with Corecell core construction, combining racing performance with cruising comfort. The design includes a 24-meter carbon mast supporting a 120 sqm mainsail and 325 sqm gennaker, with deck hardware from Harken Racing GP. The yacht's 5.5-meter beam provides expanded social areas while maintaining competitive sailing characteristics."Ceccarelli has captured the owner's brief perfectly, blending innovation with our family feeling of speed, beauty and comfort," said Mylius Yachts CEO Valentina Gandini. The first hull will feature a three-cabin layout with bleached oak flooring and high-gloss white bulkheads, showcasing the yard's customization capabilities.Key features of the M60GL include twin helm wheels with integrated Mylius branding, a convertible transom serving as both swim platform and tender garage, and removable cockpit elements that allow conversion between racing and cruising configurations. The yacht's systems include B&G instrumentation and domotic controls, with optional removable appliances for racing use.Mylius reports strong market interest in the model, which targets owners seeking competitive racing capability without sacrificing cruising comfort. The M60GL represents the yard's continued focus on fully customized carbon fiber construction for performance-oriented sailing yachts.The Mylius Yachts shipyard, headquartered in Podenzano, has been dedicated to the construction of fast sailing vessels and performance cruisers with a recognizable and winning style since its foundation. Mylius is among the leaders in the production of yachts ranging from 55 to 80 feet. Mylius has added the production of motorboats, including fast motorboats and habitable motor yachts.Credits: Mylius Yachts
June 19, 2025
Damen Yachting has commenced sea trials for the first 80-meter Amels Limited Editions superyacht, marking the final phase before its scheduled summer delivery. The vessel represents the latest addition to the Amels series, featuring hybrid propulsion technology designed to reduce emissions and enable quieter operation.Project manager Romke van der Linde stated: "The sea trials offer a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the innovation, design, and power that this yacht delivers." The trials will evaluate the yacht's performance, including its hybrid system's efficiency and operational capabilities.The Amels 80 incorporates design elements focused on sustainability alongside traditional Dutch shipbuilding techniques. The yacht's technical specifications and interior layouts remain undisclosed, though Damen Yachting confirms the vessel maintains the Limited Editions' standard configuration options.Construction of the Amels 80 began at Damen's Vlissingen facility, with the hull and superstructure completed before the start of outfitting. The sea trials will be conducted in the North Sea, with final delivery to the owner expected following successful completion of all tests.Damen Yachting currently has multiple Amels Limited Editions models in various stages of construction at its Dutch shipyards. The 80-meter platform joins the existing 60-meter and 78-meter offerings in the series.Damen Yachting, a division within the Damen Shipyards Group, was created in 2019. The division combines the pedigree and heritage of Amels yachts with a growing portfolio of SeaXplorer yachts and Yacht Support vessels.Credits: Damen Yachting
June 18, 2025
The European Boating Industry (EBI) federation has elected Fabio Planamente, Vice President of the Italian Marine Industry Association, as Special Representative for the Large Yacht Sector during its General Assembly in Hamburg. Planamente will serve a two-year term on the EBI board alongside newly elected President Robert Marx (VMWD/Germany) and other European industry leaders."I am honored to have received this assignment," said Planamente. "This role recognizes the work carried out by our President Piero Formenti during his terms leading EBI, and confirms Italy's strategic position in the global yacht sector." The Italian delegation will focus on US/EU tariffs and new propulsion technologies during the upcoming term.Fabio PlanamenteThe Assembly saw EBI formalize new partnerships with the European Fishing Tackle Trade Association and Foundation for Environmental Education, while establishing a permanent Life Cycle Assessment working group. Membership expanded to include ACAP-APICAN (Portugal), Fédération Française Ports de Plaisance (France), and the returning Slovenian Marine Industry Association, bringing total representation to 32 members across 21 European countries - the highest since EBI's 2009 founding."This appointment confirms Italy's leadership in the large yacht industry," stated Piero Formenti, President of the Italian Marine Industry Association. The federation reviewed progress on its Blue Boat Horizon initiative and prepared for upcoming EU regulatory discussions affecting marine industries, including sustainability standards and marina certifications.EBI, where the Italian Marine Industry Association holds founding member status, serves as the principal European recreational marine industry representative. The expanded board now includes delegates from all major European boating markets to address sector-wide challenges.Credits: Italian Marine Industry Association; Unsplash
June 18, 2025
Milan-based naval architecture firm Nauta Design has unveiled Project Velor, a 75-meter superyacht concept featuring unconventional layout solutions and diesel-electric propulsion. The 1,700GT design challenges traditional superyacht architecture through several innovative features.The concept utilizes a four-generator hybrid system (two 1,000kW and two 500kW units) to power its propulsion. A key technical innovation involves relocating the engine room to the under-lower deck, a solution developed in collaboration with naval engineer Francesco Rogantin of Studio Names. This configuration creates additional usable space throughout the vessel's four decks while maintaining conventional five-deck volume."One of the defining qualities of Project Velor is its flexibility," stated Guido Valtorta, Director at Nauta Design. "Every element suits the many ways owners use their yachts – whether for family time, entertaining, or quiet escape."The design incorporates a transformable beach club area with retractable glass walls that can convert between enclosed spa and open waterfront lounge configurations. The sun deck features a multi-purpose pool area adaptable for various uses, while the foredeck lounge offers convertible private/social spaces. A slatted brise-soleil shading system creates dynamic light patterns across exterior decks.Martino Majno, Nauta Design Director, explained: "This flexible outdoor space is made possible by confining the single tier engine room to the under-lower deck." The arrangement results in continuous interior-exterior circulation via architectural staircases and minimized level divisions.Project Velor's aesthetic combines curved and angular forms with extensive teak surfaces and horizontal lines. The design maximizes glazing for visual connection to the sea while maintaining structural integrity. Though specific accommodation details remain undisclosed, renderings suggest capacity for 12+ guests across multiple cabin configurations.The concept targets owners prioritizing spatial efficiency and innovative layouts over maximum length. Nauta estimates the design could be built within 36 months at select Northern European shipyards specializing in advanced composite construction. No construction contract has been announced for the concept, which currently exists as a design study.Technical highlights include optimized deck heights, strategic staircase placement, and elimination of unnecessary barriers between spaces. The design emphasizes multifunctional areas serving specific purposes – from social interaction to wellness and relaxation zones – without redundant spaces.Nauta's presentation materials describe Project Velor as embodying Mediterranean design principles through its blend of indoor/outdoor living spaces and connection to marine environments. The studio has been developing the single-tier engine room solution for approximately eight years, with this project representing its most comprehensive application to date.Credits: Nauta Design
June 18, 2025