The Superyacht Design Symposium began in earnest on January 28 with a range of talks, discussions and debates on the theme of 'Defining Innovation'.
Boat International Media would like to thank In Association with partners Perini Navi, Riva and Audi and event partners Oceanco, Videoworks, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, Azimut Benetti, Clyde & Co, CRN and Masi.
Daniel Simon, chief design officer at Roborace, delivers his keynote speech urging 'limitless design' in the yachting industry.
The highly anticipated Design Challenge once again formed part of the Superyacht Design Symposium programme with teams tasked with designing tenders and toys to accompany the winning 2018 Young Designer of the Year yachts.
To end the first day of the Symposium guests let their hair down at the Mountain Lodge Party held at the World Cup Tent in Romerlo. The evening began with a dinner catered by the local Michelin-starred Ristorante Tivoli and sponsored by Perini Navi, Riva and Audi.
Pictured: Peder Eidsgaard, director of Harrison Eidsgaard, with designer and managing director Ewa Eidsgaard, celebrating five victories for award-winning Elandess and Irisha
Sergio Cutolo of Hydrotec, Elena Bonelli and Gianni Zuccon of Zuccon International Project.
Roberta Sabatini, CRN image and communications manager, Antonella Cotta Ramusino, Silvia Himsolt-Cutolo, Guido de Cesare, CEO of Marine Leather, Sergio Cutolo of Hydrotec, Fiorenzo Spadoni of Rina and guests.
As is tradition, the final day of the Superyacht Design Symposium culminated in the highly competitive Ski Cup. Participants were timed as they navigated a slalom course with the benchmark set by world champion alpine ski racer Peter Fill.
Boat International Media would like to thank Ski Cup Partners Perini Navi, Moncler and Technogym.