June 17th, 2019
The Riva 50m M/Y “Race” with a maximum beam of 9 meters has made her debut. It’s the first model of the Riva Superyachts Division, which was presented in all its glory in the marvellous setting of the Venice Arsenal on June 15th, during a fabulous world premiere.
Majestic and elegant, the Riva 50 MT is a dream come true and the worthy heir of the famous M/ Y series “Caravelle” and “Atlantic,” the large steel yachts built between the 60s and 70s by the beloved visionary genius Carlo Riva. The first Riva 50 MT has fascinated the public with its unparalleled standards of aesthetics, style and innovation. Shipowners from all over the world took part in a magnificent evening opened by a refined dinner by Massimo Bottura, followed by a gala reception culminating in Riva’s 50 meters unveiling, a true nautical artwork in the open-air museum of the Venetian lagoon.
“The largest Riva dreamt up by Carlo Riva was a boat of immense beauty. She could only make her debut at the Arsenale, which has been for centuries the largest naval factory in the world. The dreams, the skill and the talent that inhabited this space are the same ones that have brought to life the Riva myth during the brand’s 177 years of history. “Today, in the eyes of our guests and enthusiasts, I saw the sincere emotion which is for Ferretti Group, and in particular for the Riva Superyachts Division, the most authentic gratification, a love at first sight.” – commented Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group.
The latest Riva masterpiece perfectly combines the “Made in Italy” aesthetic with the unmistakable personality of the brand: the wider volumes of the hull are combined with a clean and elegant profile that leaves you breathless. Comfort, style, attention to detail and the application of the most advanced technological solutions offer an unparalleled navigation experience. Riva 50 meters is the result of the collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta. The studio exclusively designs the entire Riva range, and the engineering team dedicated to designing the new Riva super yachts with the Ferretti Group Product Strategic Committee.
On the occasion of the worldwide première, Ferretti Group collaborated with important international luxury brands. Among the main partners that made the event even more magical: Emirates exhibited the Airbus A380 First Class Suite at the Arsenale and Jaguar Land Rover, which started its partnership with Ferretti Group by exhibiting some of its magnificent cars. Antinori, Belvedere Vodka, Veuve Clicquot, Flos, Gruppo Giardini, Nardi, Osteria Francescana, Venezia Certosa Marina and Venice Yacht Pier also contributed as partners.
After the exclusive event in Venice, the new Riva 50 MY will be present at the next Monaco Yacht Show.