Riva Anniversario

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BIRTH OF A LEGEND

Riva needs no introduction. But there are celebrations aplenty for the 180-year old legendary powerboat yard.

Just launched - in a strictly limited edition - is the Riva Anniversario, an incredible combination of both the Aquariva and Aquarama, both of which celebrate their own special anniversaries this year (60 and 20 respectively).

It really is a thing of beauty.

Riva Anniversario is a 33-foot open powerboat, with only 18 being made by the yard. A personification of everything Riva is known for (elegance, beauty, power), her sleek lines are the masterpiece of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta – founders of Officina Italiana Design.

Much of the Aquarama’s refinement can be seen here, with her silhouette inspired by the Aquariva. Yet, as much as the Anniversario harks back to the past, she is still very much in the present, with a distinctive personality and modern configuration.

Her gloss-varnished mahogany is complemented by the exclusively-created metallic brown highlights, which masterfully contrasts her steel trim and classic Riva aquamarine.

Her stern platform is exquisitely concealed by the streamlined design of the hull, on which the Anniversario’s name is painted in the same lettering of the iconic 1960s wooden boats.

The seductive white and aquamarine sunpad (made out of special outdoor leather) conceals the entrance to the

engine compartment, with this colour scheme extending into the cockpit.

In this reimagined design, the Anniversario features a large U-shaped sofa and central table that can seat 8 comfortably. This table can also be lowered to transform the area into a giant sunbathing pad, which can be sheltered by a distinctive Bimini top.

In the helm are two 12-inch digital displays and integrated navigation, yet there is still a nod to vintage design, like the Vienna straw storage pocket behind the driver’s seat.

This is a true celebration of style and craftsmanship, highlighted ever more by the polished mahogany planking of the foredeck, protected by the yard’s famous twenty-four coats of varnish.

Below deck light streams into the salon from two deck portholes, where you’ll find the aquamarine and white leather upholstery echoing that from above.

Delivering a top speed of 40.5 knots, the Riva Anniversario has a range of 155 miles, and a cruising speed of 36 knots. Ideal for cruising along the Riviera this summer.

With nearly all units now reserved, the Ferretti Group has donated a limited-edition Riva Anniversario to the 7 Fund for UNICEF charity, created by both UNICEF and David Beckham, supporting healthcare, education and protection for children worldwide. This will be auctioned in a silent auction via www.ferrettigroupforunicef.com, concluding in Miami on February 16th.

© Alberto Cocchi