Alessandro Dalai heads one of the most prestigious Italian publishing houses, Baldini Castoldi Dalai. But his heart belongs to the waters of Elba and here he describes an enduring passion with roots in a family tradition

An exceptional backdrop, seven hundred and fifty guests from around the world, a brand with a forty-year history and a single protagonist: Norberto Ferretti

The most beautiful sea to go sailing on? Around Sardinia.The most difficult? The waters off Portofino. And then there is the America’s Cup, the Trofeo Pirelli and a dream of one day casting off on a long trip at the helm of Kauris III

Helmsman, skipper, team captain. Francesco de Angelis led Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup attempt three times and no other Italian has done better than he has. Today he wants to try again – but that’s not all

They met up in Antigua by chance. But perhaps Angelo Bonati, CEO of Officine Panerai, and Eilean, the 1936 Bermudian ketch, were destined to cross paths. Together they will certainly create sparks

The son of Gian Marco, the Duke of Sanremo, Giambattista Borea d’Olmo inherited a veteran cutter, the Vistona, from his father but also a passion for the sea, for sailing and for the boats that have made history

For Gianguido Tarabini, all roads lead to the sea. From his Rivarama 44 to the name of the family company thathe has led for the past two years

Matteo Marzotto had very clear ideas on how he wanted his new Mochi Dolphin 64’ Fly, beginning with the color of the hull, a very particular and exclusive red. And thanks to a team effort with the yard, he has managed to create a boat that is a magic box containing all of his passions.

Five hours of training in the pool. One and a half hours in the gym. Repeat all this three times a week. The Olympics are tough. It is not enough to be talented, you need to be a strong character 

Acqua di Parma. Porto Cervo and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. What do they have in common? A Spa. Here are the coordinates for reaching the new frontier of wellness