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Riva Manufacturing At The Ancona Shipyard

Aug 11, 2021

At Italy’s Lake Iseo, the home of Pietro Riva’s humble start as a boat carpenter in 1842, sits Ferretti’s immense, modern Ancona shipyard. The location honors the original birthplace of Riva boats and the yard now manufactures today’s Riva Yachts .

As just one of the Ferretti Group’s six shipyards, Ancona is home to the manufacture of the entire CRN fleet, Custom Line models, new  Pershing yachts, and Riva Superyachts up to 90 meters long.

The Ancona yard follows suit with the parent company’s other shipyards located in Forlì, Cattolica, Mondolfo, Sarnico, and La Spezia, Italy. Each designs, manufactures, and engineers with the latest-generation production systems and high-tech equipment.

Spanning nearly 80,000 square meters, with about 25,000 square meters indoors, the Ancona property faces the Adriatic Sea. Waterfront facilities include a 250-meter-wide marina with three jetties up to 100 meters long for fitting out and finishing yachts, a 120-meter slipway for launching yachts over 43 meters, and a travel lift for boats up to 40 meters and 220 tons.

Also on the property are three work sheds that are 90 meters long, 28 meters wide, and 25 meters high. These high-tech facilities are complete with construction equipment for steel, aluminum, and composite yachts.

And at the center of it all, visible from across the lake, is La Plancia (“the bridge” in English), which was Carlo Riva’s office. Riva designed the space with a 40-meter-wide arch supported on two pillars. Over that “bridge” are two bridge cranes, each capable of lifting more than 20 tons of yachts.

To save this icon of Italy’s nautical heritage, the Italian Department of Cultural Heritage has protected the site.

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Riva Yachts are built to meet or exceed International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. This certifies that the quality of the company’s products and services meet the highest standards. Ferretti Group was awarded the certification in 2006.

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Riva Yacht’s Italian shipyard and HQ is refined and expanded courtesy of MMAA

The home of Riva Yacht’s superyacht division on the shores of the Ligurian Sea has been transformed by Studio Manfroni e Associati di La Spezia

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The remodelling and expansion of Riva Yacht’s headquarters and shipyard in La Spezia has just been completed to a design by Studio Manfroni e Associati di La Spezia (MMAA). The historic boatbuilder – which had its origins in the sleek motorboats designs of Carlo Riva – is now part of the Ferretti Group, with a range that runs from the iconic Aquariva series through to bespoke Superyachts in the 50m + category.

Riva HQ and Shipyard, La Spezia, by MMAA

A new home for Riva Yacht

The company divides its production between two key sites, the original shipyard in Sarnico, just outside Bergamo on the shores of Lake Iseo. This facility originally opened in 1842 by Carlo Riva’s great grandfather, and was the nexus of wooden-hulled motorboat production from the 1950s onwards.

Riva's original shipyard at Sarnico on Lake Iseo

This is Riva Yachts’ other production facility in La Spezia, originally opened in 2004 to cater for the far larger boats built under the Riva name after the Ferretti acquisition in 2000, adding it to a portfolio that includes Mochi Craft, Custom Line, Pershing, Itama, and CRN Yachts.

MMAA have expanded their original design for the site with two new large structures facing the sea, adding a suite of offices and showrooms, as well as a new winter garden overlooking the sea. The two new buildings are connected by a bridge across the docks.

The site itself runs to over 32,000 square metres and required extensive work to re-shape the coast to accommodate the docks and a special lift basin. This stretch of the Ligurian Riveria is home to many shipyards, including Sanlorenzo Yachts and the Italian Sea Group.

All the workspaces have a direct view onto the water, with the two covered docks allowing boats to be serviced throughout the year. One is given over to the final stages of production, fitting out completed hulls, whereas the other is more of a showroom, featuring finished boats for sale. Riva’s signature script, deep blues and aquamarines are prominently deployed.

Mario Manfroni established his studio in 1986. The firm has extensive maritime experience, building marinas as well as shipyards and other industrial projects. Riva Yachts’ most recent launches were the Riva 88’ Folgore and Riva 110’ Dolcevita, the latter a substantial superyacht with five guest cabins, a far cry from the compact Aquaramas of the 1960s.

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Riva Wooden Boat Tour in Lake Como

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Dolce vita rhymes with Riva yacht boats, the classic wooden boats that have been admired all over the world since the 20th century. The boat’s speed, beauty, and craftsmanship earned it praise as the Ferrari of the boat world. A Lake Como boat tour on board of these boats will certainly be an unforgettable experience.

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Your favourite Riva Boat

What’s the Riva yacht of your dream?  Both are original Riva wooden classic boats restored by shipwrights from Lake Como.

• Riva Tritone (the yellow): Considered the “father” of the mythical Aquarama, the Riva Tritone is widely considered the most beautiful Riva model of all time. The history and harmonious lines of this wooden boat make it very popular among famous personalities and important figures in business. This Riva Tritone has been featured in many famous commercials and movies in the past years.

• Riva Super Aquarama (the orange): The Riva Super Aquarama's speed, beauty and craftsmanship has earned its status as the Ferrari of the boating world . Its name is Aquarama, and it is inspired by the “cinerama”, the great American experimental cinema screens. This boat represents the evolution, the strengthening of what had already become an icon. Only 203 Riva Super Aquarama exist worldwide.

Your tailored Lake Como cruise 

Choose the duration you prefer and enjoy a smooth cruise on the lake. Because all that matters to us is your delight, we have created various boat tour offers, starting from a 2-hour tour up to 6-hour tours. 

• The 2-hour Riva yacht boat tour itinerary includes a non-stop cruise and offers a view of the most suggestive locations.
• The 3-hour Riva yacht boat tour itinerary offers a more complete view, allowing you to reach Bellagio starting from Como and vice versa, passing through the famous Villa Balbianello. This itinerary includes a quick stop at a town of your choice.
• The 4, 5, 6-hour Riva yacht boat tour itineraries ensure a full experience, with a longer visit to a town of your choice or an exquisite lunch in a typical restaurant on the lake. Do you fancy a bath? Ask your driver where it is best to swim.

Choose the location which suits you best from where you want to start your journey, and let your private driver come and pick you up.  Our pickup points are distributed throughout the Como basin and include public docks and private docks at hotels. 

What's included

• Your private English speaker Captain
• Pickup and drop-off
• Water and towels
• Wine for tours +3h

What's not included

• Experience the pure essence of the Dolce Vita aboard a Riva boat, the classic wooden boats that have made the history of Made in Italy
• For tours for 3 hours and more, we always offer you a wine bottle to celebrate
• Enjoy the ride and let your private driver show you the best spots

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We require the payment of a deposit to confirm the reservation. The deposit varies according to the duration of the tour and is refundable only in case of cancellation by the operator, for example, due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The balance will be settled on the day of the tour.  When possible, we will work with the customer to reschedule a tour.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at [email protected] or WhatsApp at +39 351 703 0450 .

How to enjoy Lake Como

Explore Lake Como in the most Dolce Vita way . Did you know that Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and the wealthy since Roman times? No wonder as it is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the region of Lombardy.  And it is until nowadays a glamorous and prestigious destination with many artistic and cultural gems. The greatest testimony of this importance are the historic villas that decorate its coasts. Nowadays, thanks to them it is possible to travel in time and relive the lives of historical and contemporary figures.

The villas .  In Como city you can admire Villa Olmo, an imposing neoclassical villa, dating back to 1782 and which has been the historic mansion of Napoleon. Continuing northwards, you might have a sneak peek of Villa d’Este, one of the most famous 5-star hotels on the lake and today the site of the famous Concours d’Élégance famous for its classic cars. Just before

Tremezzo, in the small town of Lenno, stands Villa Balbianello where some scenes of “Star Wars: Episode II” and “007 Casino Royale” were shot.

The owners and guests of these villas have one thing in common: all of them have been on Lake Como not only to see its natural beauty, but to experience the territory and the so-called Italian Dolce Vita.

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Riva Yacht is one of the most iconic shipbuilders in the world. With a story originating over 175 years ago with the craftsmanship of Pietro Riva, the yard is now one of the world's oldest and most renowned.

Heritage The shipyard in Sarnico, created in 1842 on the shores of Lake Iseo, gave life to the whole Riva story.  Its beating heart is Carlo Riva’s office, called the ‘Wheelhouse’, which he designed himself with meticulous attention to functionality. It is situated at the centre of the facilities, flanked by two columns supporting a 40-metre arch with two cranes able to haul boats of up to 20 tons in weight. Key to the construction of each trademark Riva yacht is craftsmanship, quality, and innovative yet functional design.

Construction Riva’s extensive range of models – open, coupé, flybridge versions and superyachts – is conceived by Officina Italiana Design, founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, along with the Group’s Product Strategy Committee and Marketing Department, together with the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.

Locations From beginnings in Sarnico, Riva Shipyards are now based across strategic locations in Italy to include La Spezia in 2003 and Ancona since joining the Ferretti Group. 

Ferretti Group Since 2000 Riva has been a member of the Ferretti Group, a world leader in the luxury yachting sector. The Ferretti Group added new life to the shipyard; the Riva range was completely refreshed and remodelled by producing a new model almost every year.

Riva launched 50m Race in 2019 - the first model of its superyacht division - marking a new frontier for the historic Italian brand with the strength and support of Ferretti Group to propel it forward. 

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The Riva shipyard was established in 1842 on Lake Iseo in Sarnico in Italy. A devastating storm severely damaged a large number of boats of local fishermen and prompted the young and newly-arrived boat builder Pietro Riva to offer help, working wonders in rebuilding and repairing most of the boats.

This was the beginning of the Riva Yachts legend and that of its founder. The first boats, which were characterized by style and personality, were developed and the brand quickly gained respect and recognition. Between 1920 and 1930, Serafino Riva, Pietro’s grandson, focused on power boating and produced racing boats that won prizes in national and international competitions.

1949 Serafino´s oldest son, Carlo Riva, took over the shipyard and started to build yachts in reference to American Chris Craft open style yachts. Carlo was driven by boundless passion for boats and his family business since he was a child. Riva by then had become the synonym of elegance, status and perfection and its unique yachts an object of desire for aristocrats and celebrities.

In September 1969 Carlo Riva sold the shipyard, maintaining his role of general manager from which he resigned in 1971, putting in place his brother-in-law, Gino Gervasoni. In 2000 the Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group took over Riva, carrying on the legacy of Pietro Riva following his vision.

The classic Riva Yachts consisted of the elegant wooden hull with seamless, deep red mahogany planking. Plenty of chrome, panoramic windows, a classic dashboard with white steering wheel, white leather armchairs and a padded reclining area are classic design features. Today, Riva continues to offer high-quality pleasure crafts and luxury yachts in various sizes with hulls made from fiberglass.

Ibiyachts is exclusive Riva Dealer for Ibiza & Formentera! Please contact us for more information on any model as well as brokerage.

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I'd love to take a cruise on her," said Carlo Riva upon seeing the first renderings of the Riva 50 Metri mega yacht.

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Riva Yachts: how one Italian family created a nautical legend

By paula reynolds | May 2, 2021

Sophia Loren had one. So did Anita Eckberg and Sean Connery…as did violet-eyed Liz. Brigitte  Bardot’s had zebra print seats, and even George Bush was often spotted in his, breaking waves in the Hamptons. They’ve always been the nautical epitome of cool — and we’re not talking about the owners, but of the craft… the 100% Italian built Riva yacht .

Sleek, sexy, oh-so Italian…these streamlined vessels are known throughout the nautical world for their extraordinary quality, unforgettable design, and well…for having a suave factor that would be off the charts if suave charts existed. Even if you’re not familiar with the name, Riva yachts might hold a spot in your subconscious. Just for a second, visualize a bevy of the rich and famous motor-boating across an Italian lake, Prosecco in hand, or maybe a pulse pounding James Bond clip, our hero soaring over breaking waves as he escapes the ire of his latest nemesis. Odds are your imagination included a Riva built boat.

The Riva name is synonymous with luxury and glamour in the boat world, a brand that defies being classified as “just” a watercraft. It might even be more of a zeitgeist of ideology, of concept, of beauty,  a melding of style and function that make Riva one of the most desirable yacht names around.

It’s a remarkable story of serendipity and talent that led to the birth of Riva boats. While Carlo Riva (1922-2017) is considered the father of classic contemporary Riva watercraft, had it not been for a run of bad weather on the banks of Lake Iseo in 1842, Sophia would’ve had to settle for a much less classy ride over her Italian lakes.

Heavy rains pummeled the small lakeside town of Sarnico , forcing the River Oglio from its banks. As flooding torrents scoured the village, they carried with them the small fleet of fishing vessels, tumbled about like children’s toys. The humble boats experienced severe damage; immediate help was needed and found through the expertise of a young boatwright by the name of Pietro Riva . Newly arrived from Laglio, Riva quickly set to work repairing and refitting the vessels with skill and quality. His craftsmanship earned the village’s admiration and trust, and eventually Riva opened his own shipyard on the Sarnico shoreline. Pietro’s early production featured quality battel da pesca (fishing boats) and canotto da passeggio (pleasure craft) to suit the needs of the locals, but as his young family grew, so did his vision for his small company.

Pietro’s mastery of boatbuilding was the beginning of a legendary line of shipwrights. His son Ernesto introduced power combustion engines, a forward-thinking step that brought the latest mechanical innovations to the business. His insight introduced not only speedier transportation of goods over the lakes, but the launch of nautical tourism, as well. Ernesto’s own motorboat prototype was a success…and a lot of fun; why not offer tourists the chance to experience the wind, waves, and sights that he was enjoying?  

Riva’s visionary heritage continued when Ernesto’s son Serafino took the helm, bringing a major shift to the boatyard. It was after World War I and Italy was ready for distraction. Capitalizing on this, Serafino built and promoted high speed pleasure boats. Equipped for speed and agility, Riva power boats became the hot rod of the Italian lakes. Serafino’s designs quickly set the standard for the popular sport of speedboat racing in the 1920s and 1930s. Riva’s successful incorporation of efficient design and high-powered engines earned fame through multiple wins and titles in Italy and around the world.

“I want to build boats my own way I told my father…I started production in 1950 with six months of testing…It was the happiest day of my life.” ~ Carlo Riva

It wasn’t until Carlo Riva , son of Serafino, took the helm of Riva, however, that the seismic shift in production — and notoriety — began. With the skill, training, DNA, and drive of the Riva dynasty under his skin, Carlo revolutionized Riva design. After some serious head-butting with his father Serafino — who saw no need to change the line’s traditional success —  Carlo succeeded in forging ahead with his vision for a sleek, immaculately built boat featuring flawless functionality and glamorous visual appeal:  the nautical version of Italian flair and desirability. A new manufacturing facility was constructed in 1954 on the shores of Lake Iseo fusing state-of-the art innovation with Riva’s famed tradition for minute attention to detail and quality. Carlo’s vision set into motion Riva’s golden age of luxury watercraft; Riva yachts quickly became the coveted status symbol for those with an eye for ultimate fashion and function.  

The breakthrough, however, that imbedded the iconic Riva style in modern awareness came about in 1962 with the launch of the Acquarama. Using the design protocol of his highly popular Tritone , Carlo reimagined the boat to feature roomier passenger space, a sun deck that seemed to beg for bathing beauties, and other innovations that set precedents in the boating world. His signature feature of turquoise blue upholstery with a matching wheel was the cherry on top. Named #1 of the Top 100 Best Boats Ever by “Motorboat & Yachting Magazine” and “Most beautiful boat in the World” by the International Press, this “Ferrari of the boat world” still quickens the pulse in many whenever she shows up in movies or commercials — or lakeside if you’re lucky enough to witness one slicing through the blue.

Carlo sold his company to an American firm in 1969 yet remained active for several more years. A succession of non-Italian owners finally came full circle in 2000 when the Italian Ferretti Group purchased Riva Yachts. Active in production today, Carlo’s imprint remains strong within the company, evident through the breath-taking style, consummate quality, and suave elegance permeating every Riva boat from cruiser to mega-yacht.

Riva Yachts, a name synonymous with Italian flair and elegance, remains one of the most coveted brands today. Even if owning one is out of reach, it’s possible to get up close and personal with a visit to the Riva Yacht factory in Sarnico. Standing next to Ernesto’s first motorboat, or perhaps feeling your pulse quicken as you admire the Aquarama #784, the last classic model off the production line in 1996, can quicken the pulse of any fan of the beauty of Italian design and innovation. Carlo’s spirit is alive and well on the shores of his beloved Sarnico.

“… Designed with love, pure and strong like a pedigree horse. Unforgettable!” ~ Carlo Riva 

Sophia Loren ne aveva uno. Anche Anita Eckberg e Sean Connery… come anche Liz dagli occhi viola. Quello di Brigitte Bardot aveva sedili zebrati, e persino George Bush è stato spesso visto a bordo del suo, mentre navigava negli Hamptons. Sono sempre stati l’epitome nautica del cool – e non stiamo parlando dei proprietari, ma dell’imbarcazione… lo yacht Riva costruito al 100% in Italia. Eleganti, sexy, così italiani… queste imbarcazioni aerodinamiche sono conosciute in tutto il mondo nautico per la loro straordinaria qualità, il design indimenticabile, e beh… per avere un fattore di soavità che sarebbe fuori dalle classifiche se esistessero classifiche di soavità. Anche se il nome non vi è familiare, gli yacht Riva potrebbero avere un posto nel vostro subconscio. Solo per un secondo, visualizzate un gruppo di ricchi e famosi che navigano a motore su un lago italiano, Prosecco alla mano, o magari un filmato di James Bond, con il nostro eroe che si libra sulle onde che si infrangono mentre sfugge all’ira della sua ultima nemesi. È probabile che la vostra immaginazione includa una barca costruita da Riva. Il nome Riva è sinonimo di lusso e glamour nel mondo delle barche, un marchio che sfida la classificazione di “semplice” imbarcazione. Potrebbe anche essere più dello spirito del tempo, dell’ideologia, del concetto, della bellezza, una fusione di stile e funzione che rendono Riva uno dei nomi più desiderabili di yacht. È una straordinaria storia di serendipità e talento quella che ha portato alla nascita delle barche Riva. Mentre Carlo Riva (1922-2017) è considerato il padre dei classici motoscafi Riva contemporanei, se non fosse stato per un periodo di maltempo sulle rive del lago d’Iseo nel 1842, Sophia avrebbe dovuto accontentarsi di un giro molto meno elegante sui laghi italiani. Forti piogge colpirono la piccola città lacustre di Sarnico, facendo uscire dalle sponde il fiume Oglio. Mentre i torrenti inondavano il villaggio, portarono con sé la piccola flotta di pescherecci, trascinati come giocattoli per bambini. Le umili barche subirono gravi danni; fu necessario un aiuto immediato, che fu trovato grazie alla competenza di un giovane maestro d’ascia di nome Pietro Riva. Appena arrivato da Laglio, Riva si mise subito al lavoro per riparare e sistemare le barche con abilità e qualità. La sua abilità artigianale guadagnò l’ammirazione e la fiducia del villaggio, e alla fine Riva aprì il suo cantiere navale sulla costa di Sarnico. La produzione iniziale di Pietro comprendeva battelli da pesca e canotti da passeggio di qualità per soddisfare le esigenze della gente del posto, ma quando la sua giovane famiglia crebbe, crebbe anche la visione della sua piccola azienda. La maestria di Pietro nella costruzione di barche fu l’inizio di una linea leggendaria di maestri d’ascia. Suo figlio Ernesto introdusse i motori a combustione, un passo lungimirante che portò le ultime innovazioni meccaniche al business. La sua intuizione introdusse non solo un trasporto più veloce delle merci sui laghi, ma anche il lancio del turismo nautico. Il prototipo di motoscafo di Ernesto fu un successo… e molto divertente: perché non offrire ai turisti la possibilità di sperimentare il vento, le onde e i panorami di cui lui godeva? L’eredità visionaria di Riva continuò quando il figlio di Ernesto, Serafino, prese il timone, portando un grande cambiamento nel cantiere. Era il primo dopoguerra e l’Italia era pronta a distrarsi. Capitalizzando questo cambiamento, Serafino costruì e promosse barche da diporto ad alta velocità. Equipaggiate per la velocità e l’agilità, le barche a motore Riva divennero l’hot rod dei laghi italiani. I progetti di Serafino stabilirono rapidamente lo standard per il popolare sport delle gare di motoscafi negli anni ’20 e ’30. La riuscita incorporazione da parte di Riva di un design efficiente e di motori ad alta potenza si guadagnò la fama attraverso molteplici vittorie e titoli in Italia e nel mondo. “Voglio costruire barche a modo mio, dissi a mio padre… Ho iniziato la produzione nel 1950 con sei mesi di prove… È stato il giorno più felice della mia vita”. ~ Carlo Riva Fu solo quando Carlo Riva, figlio di Serafino, prese il timone della Riva, però, che iniziò la svolta decisiva nella produzione – e nella notorietà. Con l’abilità, la formazione, il DNA e la grinta della dinastia Riva nella pelle, Carlo rivoluzionò il design Riva. Dopo qualche scontro con il padre Serafino – che non vedeva la necessità di cambiare il tradizionale successo della linea – Carlo riuscì a portare avanti la sua visione di una barca elegante, costruita in modo impeccabile e con un appeal visivo glamour: la versione nautica del fascino italiano e della desiderabilità. Nel 1954 fu costruito un nuovo stabilimento di produzione sulle rive del lago d’Iseo, fondendo l’innovazione allo stato dell’arte con la famosa tradizione Riva di attenzione al dettaglio e alla qualità. La visione di Carlo mise in moto l’età dell’oro delle imbarcazioni di lusso Riva; gli yacht Riva divennero rapidamente l’ambito status symbol per coloro che erano attenti alla moda e alla funzionalità. La svolta, tuttavia, che incastrò l’iconico stile Riva nella consapevolezza moderna avvenne nel 1962 con il lancio dell’Acquarama. Usando il protocollo di design del suo popolarissimo Tritone, Carlo reimmaginò la barca con uno spazio più ampio per i passeggeri, un ponte sole che sembrava implorare bellezze da bagno, e altre innovazioni che stabilirono dei precedenti nel mondo della nautica. La sua firma, tappezzeria blu turchese con una ruota abbinata, fu la ciliegina sulla torta. Nominata n. 1 fra le 100 migliori barche di sempre dalla rivista “Motorboat & Yachting Magazine” e “la più bella barca del mondo” dalla stampa internazionale, questa “Ferrari del mondo delle barche” fa ancora battere forte il cuore a molti ogni volta che appare nei film o nelle pubblicità – o in riva al lago se si è abbastanza fortunati da vederne una che sfreccia nel blu. Carlo vendette la sua compagnia a un’azienda americana nel 1969, ma rimase attivo ancora per diversi anni. Una successione di proprietari non italiani ha finalmente chiuso il cerchio nel 2000, quando il Gruppo Ferretti, italiano, ha acquistato Riva Yachts. Attivo oggi nella produzione, l’impronta di Carlo rimane forte all’interno dell’azienda, evidente attraverso lo stile mozzafiato, la qualità tradizionale e la soave eleganza che permea ogni barca Riva, dal cruiser al mega-yacht. Riva Yachts, sinonimo di fascino ed eleganza italiana, rimane uno dei marchi più ambiti oggi. Anche se possederne uno non è alla portata di tutti, è possibile avvicinarsi a questo marchio con una visita alla fabbrica Riva Yachts di Sarnico. Stare accanto al primo motoscafo di Ernesto, o magari sentire le pulsazioni accelerare mentre si ammira l’Aquarama #784, l’ultimo modello classico uscito dalla linea di produzione nel 1996, può emozionare qualsiasi fan della bellezza del design e dell’innovazione italiana. Lo spirito di Carlo è vivo e vegeto sulle rive della sua amata Sarnico. “…Progettata con amore, pura e forte come un cavallo di razza. Indimenticabile!” ~ Carlo Riva

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For Sale: Riva 110 Dolcevita

• By Jake Lamb
• August 29, 2024

“The Riva 110 project is a promise of style, design and performance to reach levels never seen before,” Riva says. “Through the collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli together with Sergio Beretta, the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee, and the Engineering Department, Riva 110 promises to be a magnificent and beautiful flybridge yacht, as well as larger than ever before.”

When Riva introduced its former flagship model the 110 Dolcevita, the builder expanded on the exterior design and flowing lines of the 100-foot Corsaro. Allied Marine currently has Tasty Waves , a 2020 Riva 110 Dolcevita, listed for $10.95 million. 

“[ Tasty Waves is] a masterpiece of luxury performance, meticulously crafted for the discerning yachtsman,” Allied Marine says. “This stunning vessel has been kept inside an enclosed building full-time.” 

The flybridge has an open-air after section that has a lounge area set up with an L-shaped settee and two lounge chairs. Forward, under the hardtop, a U-shaped dinette sits to starboard across from a two-stool bar. A companion bench seat forward to port is adjacent to the two-seat upper helm station. 

On the foredeck if one sunpad is not enough there’s a second abaft the first. Aft of the second sun pad is a U-shaped settee in case you’re looking to enjoy cocktails at sunset. 

The cockpit is mostly shaded by the flybridge overhang and has room for up to eight people to enjoy alfresco dining at the U-shaped transom settee and fixed dining table. 

Tasty Waves has a conventional salon, which has the lounge area aft and the formal dining space amidships. The main deck interior is bathed in natural light thanks to nearly sole-to-ceiling windows lining the room. Lounge seating includes a double length L-shaped sofa to port. 

Sleeping accommodations include the main deck master stateroom and four additional staterooms belowdecks. The on deck master has a centerline berth and an en suite head. Amidships, the four en suite staterooms belowdecks split the centerline with two cabins forward and two aft. The three-cabin crew quarters is forward, in the bow. 

Twin 2,638 hp MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesels give this 110-footer a 26-knot top hop and a 23-knot cruise speed. It’s worth noting that the engine warranty was recently extended 36 months, or up to 4,500 hours. 

Some other notable features on board Tasty Waves include: 

• Dual Starlink systems 
• Zero-speed stabilizers
• FLIR night vision camera 
• Yacht Controller
• Backup Viasat system for satellite internet

Where is Tasty Waves located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, William Blackwell, +1 561.789.8617, [email protected]  

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This Meadowlands boat tour is a 'wow factory,' with great views of NJ marsh wildlife

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Showing people what she called the “wow factory” — the natural wonders that exist in New Jersey's own backyard — is what Gabrielle Bennett-Meany and her colleagues at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority hope to do.

Bennett-Meany serves as the authority's manager of parks, trails and open space and is one of the guides for its free boat tours, which offer visitors close-up access to the Meadowlands' natural wonders.

 “When you’re on the highway, sometimes you don’t even know what’s down here,” Bennett-Meany said. “They say, ‘This is amazing. Who knew? I drive over Route 3 every day,’ or ‘I drive on the turnpike every day.’”

With 30 years’ experience in the Meadowlands, she brings an enthusiasm and insight to the experience, providing context about the region as well as the wildlife glimpsed along the way.

When do the Meadowlands tours run?

The authority runs tours weekly throughout the spring and summer, and those looking for a last dose of sunshine can still find a chance through the end of September. There are also walking trails in the Meadowlands region that are open all year round for visitors.

But the boats may be the crown jewel of the operation.

Boat tours that can accommodate about 14 people are led by veteran guides who bring decades of experience studying the wildlife and ecosystem of a vast and still largely overlooked area.

Bennett-Meany called the region the “best-kept secret” and said sometimes that’s for the best, because the makeup of the riverbed can be tricky to navigate, especially for people without experience.

The return of the osprey and the presence of bald eagles have garnered attention in the past, but the difference between hearing a story and seeing it in person can be astounding. And then there’s the peregrine falcon. The fastest animal on the planet — with flight speeds topping 200 miles per hour — can be found nestled into the underside of a bridge along Route 3.

Things like that provide context to visitors.

The marshlands are home to plenty of ducks and seagulls that can be found throughout the region, but watching a flock of cormorants take flight as the boat comes into the dock is a difference maker. It’s something unique — but with American Dream and MetLife Stadium, soon to host the 2026 World Cup, still in view, it's quintessentially Jersey.

The boat tours run along the Hackensack River and into the nearby tributaries and marshes, depending on tides and wildlife.

Bennett-Meany likes to start each tour with a little context about the river and how it works, running from the mountains of upstate New York into New Jersey before meeting the Passaic River and running into the Newark Bay. As a tidal river, it sees fluctuations in the water level, which the tours take into account.

“People live in our communities and are sort of separated from our natural areas, but once we begin to realize that our community is part of these natural areas,” she said, “it makes us think about what we’re doing in our hometown, how we’re connected to the environment and why many, many of these environments are very important.”

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From where do the Meadowlands tour boats launch?

Boats launch from River Barge Park Marina in Carlstadt and venture up and down the river for about two hours. The marina’s manager, Angelo Urato, has watched the agency and the area evolve during 40 years of service.

He said that at low tide, the animals tend to be more active and visitors have a better shot at seeing a variety of species.

Bennett-Meany said having a harbor seal turn up about a decade ago was exciting, but the highlight for her has been the return of the ospreys.

She explained that decades ago, before the Clean Water Act set parameters on pollution, it was common to dump waste in the river, and the water quality was poor.

But wetlands protection efforts led to the rebirth of the area, and as species of fish and birds started to come back, so did the bigger birds that feed on them.

Enter the osprey. About 15 years ago, an osprey turned up. It nested and had young but ultimately failed. A year or two later, they came back and nested, and now they are a constant.

“It’s my favorite resurgence story,” she said.

Although the boating season is coming to an end, the Meadowlands Birding Festival will take place on Oct. 6 and will feature bird walks, talks and other activities at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst.

Katie Sobko covers the New Jersey Statehouse. Email: [email protected]