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} Aquariva Super star the yacht. AdBrands Marine stand was built like a
floating jetty, covered with luxury decking, carpets
in South Africa and furnished with Italian designer pieces in the
lounge areas. Table Mountain, one of the Seven
Wonders of Nature, provided a spectacular back-
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA drop for the stand. Visitors were treated to true
A huge success for the Cape Town International South African hospitality with sparkling wine from
Boat Show, taking place from 20th to 22nd of Oc- the city’s well-known vineyards, Italian Espressos
tober. The event attracted visitors from around the and dark chocolate, stuffed olives, cured meats
Sub-Saharan African region, thanks to its chosen and a selection of canapés. The hospitality of the
location in one of the world’s most popular tourist AdBrands Marine team, as well as the unrivalled
destinations: the wonderful Cape Town. AdBrands craftsmanship, luxury and style of the Aquariva
Marine, Riva’s official dealer in the Sub-Saharan Super, won hearts and minds of everyone who
Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, attended attended. It is no coincidence that many visitors
the show with the iconic Aquariva Super. Thou- defined the Riva experience as the highlight of the
sands of yachting enthusiasts closely admired 2017 Cape Town Boat Show.

} A magical night at the upmarket store in the principality in September.
The pastries proved immensely popular, as did
2017 Monaco Yacht Show the wonderful, delicious Aquarama cake. Lia
Riva - who has both boats and contemporary art
in her blood - organized an exhibition on board
MONTE CARLO, MONACO the boats in conjunction with another illustrious
Beauty, class, style and technology were all in partner: Art Monte-Carlo. On seven different
the spotlight at the Monaco Yacht Show, which Riva models, works were displayed by a num-
is the biggest yachting showcase in the world. ber of figures, including the gallery managers
During the 2017 edition, a special, glamorous Franco Noero from Turin, Gianfranco Benedetti
evening was organized to recognise the star (the heir of Madame Stein’s gallery) and Gior-
status and pay tribute to the Riva boats that gio Vigna, as well as the Pink Summer gallery in
were moored at the Monaco Boat Service jet- Genoa. One of the most widely admired yachts
ties. A number of highly prestigious partners was the new 56’ Rivale, which hosted a fashion
helped to celebrate the Riva Experience, such show for Roland Mouret haute couture dresses
as Scuderia Ferrari, Veuve Clicquot and Girau- that were provided by the Eleven boutique in
di Group, which treated guests to the culinary Monte Carlo. The magical, enchanting and spar-
specialities of the Monaco Beefbar. In addition, kling night was given a vibrant beat by the DJ
sweet pleasures for the palate were provided by of the famous Twiga Monte Carlo nightclub. It
the long-established Cova confectioner’s from was an exceptional event that opened the 2017 } Pershing runs
Via Montenapoleone in Milan, which opened an Monaco Yacht Show in style.
the GT3 Cup

LE MANS, FRANCE
Abys Yachting, Ferretti Group’s official dealer in
France, took part in the GT 3 Michelin Le Mans
Cup with the Pershing brand in partnership with
SVC Sport Management, racing a Lamborghini
Huracán, and making full use of the opportunity
to enhance the partnership between these two
symbols of Made in Italy and high technology at
its best. The new season opening occurred last
April, introducing in grand style the 6 rounds of
the competition to be held in Monza, Le Mans,
Red Bull Ring, Le Castellet, Spa-Francorchamps
and Portimao for the final race. The two Italian
excellences, Pershing and Lamborghini, were
seen on French soil last 27th August, racing at
the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castellet, winning
fourth place after difficult implications occurred
during the race. Now the competition is over,
and we are all anxious to get back on track for
next year with the greatest possible enthusiasm.

} Princely ball for Riva ing this magical natural paradise. Among the
guests were also Riva yacht owners as well as
the staff of MennYacht, the official dealer for
LAKE WÖRTHERSEE, AUSTRIA Ferretti Group brands in Austria and a number
With its dream-like atmosphere and outstand- of Eastern European countries. A delicious din-
ing location, success was guaranteed for the ner and live music played by various bands de-
annual Yacht Ball Club event of 27 July organ- lighted the guests throughout the evening. Dr.
ized by the Motor Yacht – Club Kärnten at the Otto Retzer, the director and honorary member
enchanting Seespitz restaurant, situated on the of the Yacht Club, also delivered a very well-re-
shores of the magnificent Lake Wörthersee in ceived speech. To wrap up the event, some
Austria. The event brought together yacht own- members of the Yacht Club and the sponsors
ers whose boats are moored on the lake and were presented with awards for their efforts on
the owners of some stunning villas overlook- behalf of the association.

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