Flybridge Yacht Ends Aground in Cape Drepano, Peloponnese Greece

A twenty meter flybridge motor yacht with five people onboard ended aground on the sand bar of Cape Drepano at Achaia, in the north west part of the Peloponnese Greece peninsula near the Gulf of Corinth on Sunday sixteen August.  The yacht was assisted by the Greek Coast Guard, with an operation to remove the yacht currently ongoing but not successful.  The yacht was reported to have ended aground after an error of navigation in rough Force four seas.

The yacht in this accident is a Carnevali 68 as designed by Max Design and produced from 2007.  The 68 was an evolution and replacement to the Carnevali 65.

New Model: Westport W135

Westport Yachts proudly marked a major milestone as they launch of the first hull in the new 41-meter raised pilothouse W135 semi production series at the start of this year. The launch of the first W135 represents a significant evolution in Westport’s semi-custom portfolio, blending proven performance with a refined raised pilothouse design. The 41-meter raised pilothouse super yacht is build in fully cored sandwich construction to ABS class and introduces a contemporary profile, enhanced interior volume, and long-range cruising capability, while maintaining the efficiency, reliability, and the quality for which Westport is internationally recognized. Designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of clients, the new W135 emphasizes comfort, functionality, and timeless styling. Strong market response has already followed the debut of this series, two more hulls sold; hull two scheduled for delivery later this year and hull three delivering in early 2027, underscoring continued confidence in Westport’s craftsmanship and design direction. The W135 offers accommodation for ten guests in five ensuite staterooms. Crew quarters for up to five including captain, in three staterooms each with private head and shower. All guest staterooms are ensuite inclusive of bath / head.  The Westport W135 is powered by twin MTU 2600hp for speeds up to 25 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 40.99 m (134.6ft)

Beam - 7.98 ,

Draft - 1.98 m

Displacement - 154,221 kg unloaaded, 189,601 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 26498 l

Water Capacity - 4921 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M97L 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF reduction gearbox and five bladed propellers

Speed - 25 knots max twenty cruise

Construction - sandwich foam cored, E-glass and Vinylester resins, AwlGrip finished

Certification - ABS class MCA compliant

www.westportyachts.com

competition = Ocean Alexander Puro 40P

Four Saved as Motor Yachts End Aground Near Alghero, Sardinia

Four persons were saved as a twenty meter motor yacht ended aground on the Dragunara Reef near Alghero to the North West of Sardinia on the night of Thursday 27 August.  The boaters were assisted by by the Guardia Costiera Coast Guard of Alghero with the CP 871 vessel, who after rescuing the boaters, started an operation to save the yacht, with this reported to have not damaged the hull, and then towed to a nearby boat yard for repairs.  The cause of the incident were reported to be an error in course helped by the rough seas of the night.

The yacht in this accident is a Maiora 20S as designed by Roberto del Re and produced from 2000 to 2015.  The Maiora 20S was an evolution and replacement to the Maiora 20.

Project: Filippetti Flybridge 90

The Filippetti Flybridge 90 redefines the concept of the modern yacht: sporty design meets unprecedented living spaces and a strong connection to the sea. In collaboration with world-renowned designer and architect Fulvio De Simoni, the Filippetti Flybridge 90 living concept breaks down the barriers between the owner and the sea: outdoor spaces extend fluidly from stern to bow, creating a unique and harmonious environment where contact with the sea becomes total and comfort is at the center of the on-board experience.  Fine materials, handcrafted finishes, and the highest quality details define every environment of the Flybdige 90. Attention to performance and sustainability translates into advanced technological solutions for quiet, efficient and environmentally friendly sailing. Every element is designed to surprise, offering the perfect balance between luxury and functionality.  Equipped with twin MAN 1800hp as standard, and or optionl 2000hp the Filippetti Flybridge 90 will reach 28 knots from the standard engines and thirty from the larger optional units.

www.filippettiyachts.com

Cannes 2026 Boat Show Preview

Europe's fall boat shows start with the most important to the World, Europe and the Mediterranean sea exhibition, the Festival de la Plaisance of Cannes.  The 2026 Cannes boat show addition starts on Tuesday eight and ends Sunday thirtteen September. Cannes is a unique venue located in one of the yachting meccas of the world, the Cote d'Azur offering the opportunity to preview new models by many respected European builders with yacht owners and buyers from countries around the world gathering in this show to see the latest models in the Mediterranean play ground of the "Old" Port and the large yacht area in Port Pierre Canto, for this reason the boat is referred to as the Yachting Festival, because it does represent a Festival of Boating. The 2026 Cannes boat show celebrates its 48th edition continuing a trend for a favourite place where glamour and luxury meet.  Last year numbers showed 56500 visitors, 710 boats in water, and 680 exhibitors from all round the globe. Cannes 2025 novelties are the following; Absolute Navetta 50 and Navetta 58 mk.iii and Navetta 66, Anvera 200S, Apreamare Gozzo 42, Aquila 35 Sport, Astor 38 and 68, Bering BC60, Azimut Grande 44M and Seadeck 9, BlueGame BG64, Custom Line Navetta 35, DeAntonio D36 Cabin, Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 580 Contessa, Fairline Targa 58 GTO, Fiart SX5, Fjord 440, ISA Yachts GTO 70 and Viper 130, Itama 70, Numarine 27XP, Pardo GT65, Pershing GTX90, Princess X90, Rio Sport Coupe 50, Riva 56 Rivale Super and 96 Argo Super, Sanlorenzo SHE 25.5m and SL80A, Saxdor 460 GTS, Sunseeker Manhattan 94.

www.cannesyachtingfestival.com

The Cannes boat show debuted in 1977, with the event starting as a rather intimate local exhibition, becoming more successful over the years, and since the noughties is one of the most important boat shows in the World.  From the nineties, Cannes started to grow, with some of the Italian yacht builders helping in shaping the event as they started to preview World first of some models at the show.  An important show in this respect was the seventeenth 1994 edition which was a turn around event, as Cannes expanded its spaces.  In the noughties the show also added Port Canto to its Vieux Port exhibition spaces.  Port Canto debuted first as an area for super yachts and then in 2018 it became the sailing yachts area.  The Cannes Boat Show was cancelled in the 2020 and 2021 COVID years.

1994 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival

New Model: Saver 35 GT

Saver present the 35 GT, its new flagship and largest boat build to date.  The 35 GT is a sport cruiser designed for maximum comfort, thanks to large spaces, well-organized environments and equipment designed to make every stay on board pleasant.  The 35 GT offers accommodation for four persons in a forward cabin with a double bed, and second cabin aft features two single beds that convert to a large double bed.  In between the cabins is an interior galley and batrhroom.  Outside, the Saver 35 GT offers spaces designed for conviviality and relaxation. The wide-body cockpit features an L-shaped sofa, a table that converts into a sundeck, a wet-bar with a sink and provision for an outdoor kitchen or grill, as well as numerous storage compartments and a convenient sliding door to the cabin.  The forward and accessible from both side is a bow sundeck.  The 35 GT central helm station is completed by adjustable pilot and co-pilot seats with armrests, a silk-screened dashboard and a glass windshield integrated into the fiberglass hard top, equipped with a rear curtain and electric windshield wiper.  The Saver 35 GT is powered by twin 350hp outboard engines, but is certified to take up to twin 600hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.66 m (3ft)

Hull Length - 9.98 m

Beam - 3.50 m

Draft - 

Displacement - 6000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 140 l

Max Persons - fifteen

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Honda V8 350hp, up to twin 600hp possible

Propulsion - twin outboards

Speed - 34 knots max with twin Honda 350hp

Certification - CE B

www.saverimbarcazioni.com

competition = Ranieri Next 370 SH

Ten Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Sinks In-front of Porto Vecchio, Trieste

Ten persons of Austrian origin were saved as a twelve meter flybridge cruiser named Dawa II sank near Porto Vecchio of Trieste to the North East of Italy on the late morning of Saturday 29 August.  The Guardia Costiera and Vigili del Fuoco of Trieste responded to the sinking saving the boaters, with the boat ultimately sinking.  The ten boaters all unharmed were taken to the Port Captaincy of Trieste.  The cause of the sinking was not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Sessa F42 as designed by Christian Grande and produced since 2012.  The F42 was a replacement to the Sessa F40 Flybridge. 

Project: Galeon 420 Fly

Galeon proudly presents the 420 FLY project, the latest addition to the Polish builder successful Flybridge range range which today offers eleven models from eleven to its 25 meter flagship model. Building on the proven qualities of the Galeon 400 FLY, the new 420 Fly introduces refreshed styling and enhanced comfort, while retaining the practical dimensions that make yachts in this class suitable for a wide variety of marinas and cruising destinations. Its sleek profile, balanced proportions and enlarged side windows create a distinctive exterior appearance. Extensive glazing allows natural light to play across the superstructure and establishes a visual connection with the larger flagship models. Despite its compact dimensions, the 420 FLY offers an impressive amount of usable space across three thoughtfully designed levels. The aft cockpit offers a welcoming social space, featuring an L-shaped sofa with a folding table and a wet bar. The yacht’s symmetrical layout supports easy movement around the yacht and creates a natural flow between the yacht’s exterior and interior. At the bow, generous sun pads provide a comfortable spot to enjoy the sea breeze. With both balconies extended, the yacht reaches a width just short of six metres, significantly increasing the deck area. Together with the enlarged platform, they transform the cockpit into a spacious open-air terrace close to the sea. Inside, the main deck brings dining, relaxation and navigation together in one bright, open and inviting environment. To starboard, a comfortable C-shaped sofa with a folding table creates a flexible dining and lounge area. A smaller sofa to port provides additional seating, while the adjacent galley allows meals and refreshments to be prepared without interrupting the social atmosphere. The main helm station is positioned forward to starboard and features a double helm seat. From here, the captain benefits from excellent visibility and convenient access to the yacht’s principal navigation and control systems. The lower deck offers two spacious cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The full-beam master cabin is situated amidships and features a king-size bed, generous storage and a private bathroom. Increased headroom enhances the sense of space and makes entering and moving around the cabin more comfortable. At the bow, the VIP cabin provides welcoming accommodation for family members or guests. The flybridge forms the heart of the yacht’s outdoor entertainment experience. A large seating and dining area with a folding table is complemented by a grill and wet bar, making the flybridge ideally suited to entertaining. The centrally positioned upper helm station provides clear all-round visibility and places the captain at the centre of the experience. The Galeon 420 FLY is available with two propulsion configurations, Volvo sterndrives and or traditional shaft drive. This flexibility allows owners to select a system suited to their preferred cruising grounds, local water depth, handling expectations and individual boating style. Maximum engine power is up to win Volvo 480hp, providing strong performance for coastal cruising and longer passages.

www.galeon.yachts

Storm Building for Larger Super Yachts in the Mediterranean

A bill proposed by lawmakers from the left-wing party La France Insoumise wants to ban recreational and mega yachts fifty meters and longer from entering French ports, using local berths, or navigating territorial waters. The proposal aims to curb greenhouse gas emissions, though it is currently just an early-stage bill and unlikely to pass.

It will be interesting if this keeps on building, the Cote d'Azur has already a restriction of yachts 24 meters and above for anchoring inside the coast.  This new proposed bill attacks the healthiest part of the yachting industry of the last decades.  Since the start of the noughties the fifty meter plus super yachts industry has flourished, and the South of France does give berths and service to most of these yachts in the Mediterranean.  

While restriction is never healthy, the growing size of yachts is a problem, for the general value of yachting, which also punishes the entry level part of boating.  This proposed bill is set not to pass, but it is known that a cloud can be the start of a building storm.  I do agree that some yachts are really too big, and while fifty meters is sort of a nice balance of a yacht being big but not too large, the one hundred meters plus Giga yachts do not really make sense in the yachting part of the equation, beyond impressing for size.  

Paolo Allasia 1978 - 2026

Paolo Allasia, the Italian yacht designer whose credits include motoryachts and superyachts with Azimut and AB Yachts, died August 21. He lost his life aged 48, after swimming out to rescue children off San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy.  The incident occurred in the early evening while Allasia was vacationing with family and friends. According to published reports, the children, including his own sons, encountered difficulty in rough waves. Although Allasia entered the water and helped bring them to safety, he soon required assistance himself.  A lifeguard and fellow tourist reportedly brought him to shore before further emergency personnel arrived. The resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The port authority continues to investigate the full circumstances of the evening. Born April 19, 1978, in Alba, Italy, Allasia grew up in nearby Diano d’Alba. He studied transportation design at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Turin, one of the world’s leading design schools, from 1999 to 2002. He then began his career in the automotive sector, working with the IDeA Institute, including within the Fiat Style Center. A few months after leaving in early 2005, Allasia turned his attention toward yacht design. The decision changed the trajectory of his career. In the fall of 2005, for instance, he landed a position within the Azimut-Benetti Group. Over the course of the next 13 years, he took on more responsibility, rising to senior designer. Allasia oversaw motoryacht-model development through multiple stages, including early 3D renderings. Although he formed Allasia Design in 2015 while still with Azimut-Benetti for yacht, automotive, and industrial design, his next big step came in 2019. Allasia joined Exe Design Italia, a Turin-based studio, becoming a partner and chief designer. Alongside Exe Design Italia’s founders Stefano Bedoni and Andrea Staricco, Allasia provided a range of services to multiple yacht builders. Those services included 3D renderings for full yachts, for example, as well as particular components like superstructures. They also included engineering. Clients who collaborated with Alasia at the company included AB Yachts and, perhaps not coincidentally, Azimut Yachts. In fact, Exe Design Italia contributed to several production yachts and megayachts from Azimut, including the Azimut Fly 82. AB Yachts, meanwhile, turned to the studio for the AB 110S, a sleek superyacht.