The yachting industry, and indeed yacht lovers around the world, lost a legend today. Carlo Riva, who took his family business, Riva, to global prominence in the 1950s, died today in his native Sarnico, Italy. Often called the Engineer by Riva staff, he was 95 years old. Carlo Riva was born into a boatbuilding family. Continue reading
Sometimes, seeing just part of a megayacht, and it out of the water, puts the size into perspective. Having it occur under the dark of night gives it a different dimension, too. At the end of February, Riva transferred the hull of the very first Riva 50M into her purpose-made completion shed. As you would Continue reading
If you’re a fan of Riva, you can now wear your love for the brand on your sleeve. Or your head. The Italian yacht builder has an online store, the Riva Boutique, stocked with accessories from clothing to furniture. At the recent Yachts Miami Beach show, Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi revealed to the media Continue reading