The little vessel designed by Norwegian Johan Anker has just turned 80. Around 1,500 still sprightly examples of the 8,600 built are still competing on the circuit created for them. All together they form the most widespread monotype class in the world

J Class, 8 and 12 metre S.I. reunited on the water surrounding the historic Cervara Abbey, giving life to the first edition of this exclusive event. It was a preview and a test trial of a probable future, new circuit

The International Year of Astronomy sees the celebration of the four centuries following the invention of the telescope, the instrument perfected by Galileo that marked the beginning of a new era and revolutionised the history of sailing

There were fewer exhibitors and visitors at the Russian show but the Italian nautical industry holds steady thanks also to the group ICE-UCINA stand

On board the 40-metre maxi-trimaran from the French giant that made possible its creation and whose name it bears. A unique sailing experience that is recounted here by the only Italian on the team, the man responsible for the rigging

At the 40th edition of the South’s largest boat show there was a fairly good turnout of exhibitors with some debuts and some good deals for the public

The capital’s boat show was a success even though many complained about the lack of space on the water for superyachts

Despite a global slowdown, this United Arab Emirates boat show remains the preferred showcase for wealthy Middle Easterners. Clear proof was the boom in visitors and the growing number of exhibitors

Almost one hundred exhibitors and 21 yachts on display for the first boat show in the capital of the UAE, which promises, as confirmed by the Crown Prince, to be a global superyacht player

They help the economy, improve the quality of life on board, and give architects, technicians and designers new ideas. Seatec is a mine of treasures where you’ll find every possible component for your boat on display.