For the first time since Valencia, Ernesto Bertarelli speaks out – about the Cup and his future plans, about Alinghi 5 and the courage to lose

With his maxis, up to now all christened Alfa Romeo, Neville Crichton has collected almost exclusively victories

The Ligurian capital’s port is thinking big. Big maritime traffic and big yachts passing through and stopping off

He has returned to the Italian national team as coach for the 2010 World Championship. Devoted to soccer, Marcello Lippi harbours yet another great love – one for boats and salt water, powerful antistress remedies

Undeterred by the crisis, the President of Nauticsud, Lino Ferrara, bids farewell to a very difficult year for the boat show that he particularly treasures. And he thinks big working on the 41st edition

A comfortable and cosy nest. A versatile refuge furnished with style is the concept of the house by Meridiani. An elegant, timeless collection inspired by desire and executed with passion

Amusing, fortunate and incredibly talented. Marco Buticchi, the most famous Italian adventure writer, talks about his latest book, the genesis of his literary undertaking and his relationship with the sea. But, above all, about ten minutes and their importance to him

The La Spezia studio specialises in taking on a project from the initial idea to its realisation. to counter the financial crisis, the team is focusing on new technologies and new markets

Giovanni Maspero was captivated by sailing in 2000 in Auckland. Then in 2001 he created the Joe Fly Sailing Team that today is at the heart of Azzurra. Here is a look at the successes and programs of a sailor born 10 years ago

Giulio Sala, the Financial Director of Sixty Group Spa which owns the well-known brand of sportswear and technical sailwear, thinks big. He has adopted a certain Murphy&Nye law, which has enabled him to dramatically increase the brand’s turnover and to form partnerships with the giants of sailing