The manoeuvre by Monti's government takes yards, ports and recreational sailors back thirty years in time

The sport of sailing is undergoing dramatic changes. some things will work, others won't. but if we don't allow ourselves to experiment, we'll never succeed.

UCINA and the Qingdao Chamber of Commerce are working on the first boat show to bring a whiff of Genoa to the nation. United as one to export the best of Made in Italy.

The Tax Authority sets out in black and white the provisions for commercial identity when renting and leasing in italy. And does away, once and for all, with the illusion of a nautical industry without VAT.

Italians are about to enter into yachting's élite. But bureaucracy and general opinion must make huge strides forward.

Cascais will give us the first round of what's known as the America's Cup. Not everyone is quite convinced by this, however.

Races like the Giraglia are highlighting the growing need for a rating system that yields recognisable results and lets us focus on tangible goals

Amid the top sailing events there's no room for olympic and entry-level boats. Making sailing a rich man's sport

The ocean depths, the new ftontier of Mr. Virgin

Future Italian Navy officers live between two worlds: the high-tech satellite era and the tall ships of the 19th C.