Starting with the understanding that these two points are not priorities in the universe of improvements that can be made to the world of recreational boating, these are nevertheless issues for reflection that need to be addressed, the particular one …
Boating license: these are the two points to be improved in 2025 Read More »
In 2025 we dream of a series of simplifications, facilitations and solutions for the world of Italian yachting. Because boating is beautiful and should be accessible to as many people as possible. In 2024 came the boating license, there was …
Marine reserves, but why are Italy’s most beautiful places so hard to see? Read More »
The small powerboat market has, for some time now, needed support. Boating is moving in the direction of favoring medium and large yachts at the expense of the volumes provided by smaller ones. In a market where the scissor is …
Social boating: what facilities are there for boats under 6 meters Read More »
The growth of boats abandoning the Italian flag and acquiring a foreign one (+256% in three years) is a consequence of the problems that we also try to highlight in this article: high boat running costs, excessive equipment, high bureaucracy, …
Foreign-flagged boats: in Italy +256% in 3 years. But does it really pay off? Read More »
For the tourist port industry, it is a period of favorable winds. The economic balance is growing for the fourth year in a row (averaging 2 percent), permanent and transit berths are increasing, several landings are nearing completion (Palermo, Piombino, …
More ports and berths, but for big yachts. What about small and medium-sized boats? Read More »
The year 2025 has just begun after a year full of steps forward for the Italian yachting world. We are talking about the nautical license, the updating of the necessary equipment and the simplified title for 2nd class officers to, …
STED (boaters’ desk): what if paperwork was just a click away? The proposal Read More »
Is the boat license overpriced? The price of getting a boat license has always been a major obstacle for many people. A problem that limits accessibility and is seen as more of a burden than a necessary contribution to acquiring …
Boating license: it’s a fee alarm. Maxi-rate coming in 2025? Read More »
In 2025 we would like to see boating that is increasingly for everyone, accessible and simple. After some significant strides made in 2024, there are still many issues to be addressed that we would like, as a magazine, to see …
Professional skipper: why exams are (still) stuck and what it takes Read More »
The year 2025 has just begun after a year full of steps forward for the Italian yachting world. We are talking about the nautical license, the updating of the necessary equipment and the simplified title for 2nd class officers to, …
