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Festival di Cannes 2026

From end to end of the iconic Croisette, in the heart of Cannes Bay, the Cannes Yachting Festival is Europe’s premier water show and a premier destination for modern boating.     Come visit us and discover all the news!

Whales: Giants of the Ocean

Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air through blowholes located on top […]

New for 2026: A worry-free holiday

From today, “The Worry-Free Holiday” is available to all our customers. What is it? The Worry-Free Holiday option allows you to rent your boat without leaving a security deposit, simply by paying a small extra fee. The amount paid is non-refundable but, provided that the conditions are met, it entitles you to receive the CREW […]

Sardinia: itineraries to explore

In this newsletter, you'll find new itineraries to enjoy your sailing vacation. Scroll through to discover them all!

Baia de Bahas

The natural jewel in the heart of the Gulf of Marinella In northeastern Sardinia, between Golfo Aranci and Porto Rotondo, lies one of the coast’s lesser-known but most captivating gems: Baia de Bahas, a picturesque series of coves nestled in the Gulf of Marinella. This stretch of coast represents a perfect balance between wild nature […]

Porto Istana

Among the most enchanting beaches on Sardinia’s northeastern coast, Porto Istana stands out, a corner of paradise that captivates visitors and travelers with its crystal-clear sea and pale sand. Located in the Olbia area, this bay represents one of the most picturesque stretches of the Gallura coastline, as well as the northern limit of the […]

⛵ Spring is coming ❁

Spring is coming: Discover our sailing experiences and start the season with the right wind!

🌊 La Liccia – A corner of paradise in northern Sardinia

La Liccia is a beautiful coastal town located in the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura, in northern Sardinia, characterized by an unspoiled natural environment, white sandy beaches and a crystalline sea that changes color between blue and emerald green. Where it is and how to get there La Liccia is easily reached from Santa Teresa […]

🌊 Cala Luna and the Bue Marino Caves: Two Jewels in the Gulf of Orosei

Among the natural wonders of eastern Sardinia, Cala Luna and the Bue Marino Caves represent two unmissable experiences for those who love pristine seas and wild coves. Nestled in the picturesque Gulf of Orosei, these destinations are icons of the island’s nature tourism and showcase the island’s most authentic soul. Cala Luna: a dream beach […]

New year, new routes!

Let's celebrate the start of this new year together! Follow us to find out all the news!

🌊La Spiaggia del Principe: a jewel of the Costa Smeralda

Among the most spectacular natural treasures of northeastern Sardinia, Spiaggia del Principe (Prince’s Beach) is one of the Costa Smeralda’s undisputed icons, a place of rugged beauty and picture-perfect scenery. Here, the sea meets nature in a unique setting, where crystalline waters blend from turquoise to emerald green, and an enchanting bay frames a stretch […]

The sweet flavors of the holidays

Sardinia, an island of intense aromas and ancient traditions, celebrates the holidays with a gastronomic heritage that reveals its most authentic soul. Among the undisputed protagonists, holiday desserts occupy a place of honor, small masterpieces born from the combination of authentic products and artisanal skills passed down from generation to generation. A Journey Through Honey, […]

Happy Holidays from Group Y!

We close the year by wishing you happy holidays and leaving you with some ideas for your next "Yachting in Sardinia" holidays.

Spargi

Spargi Island – A wild pearl of the La Maddalena Archipelago In the north-east of Sardinia, among the wonders of the La Maddalena Archipelago, there is the Island of Spargi, a naturalistic jewel with a wild and uncontaminated character. An integral part of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, Spargi is perfect for those seeking […]

The palaces of Sardinian prehistory

The itinerary “The palaces of Sardinian prehistory” crosses a vast area in the heart of central-southern Sardinia, between the historical areas of Sarcidano and Marmilla. Here there are some of the most important and impressive testimonies of the Nuragic civilization, dating back to approximately 3500 years ago and recognized as true masterpieces of megalithic antiquity. […]

Mare nostrum

Posti in prima fila anche ad agosto e a settembre, nel mare libero della Sardegna. Acque trasparenti lambiscono chilometri e chilometri di costa libera, paesaggi fatti da insenature, scogliere, calette e un’infinità di spiagge. Alcune si raggiungono con una breve camminata, dove neppure a Ferragosto ti troverai gomito a gomito con i vicini di ombrellone. […]

Anchored in the seas of Sardinia

Whether a mini cruise or a long cruise, with or without a skipper, sailing is always an ode to freedom of route and of thought. You can reach the most secret and isolated stretches of coast on a sailing boat, as well as hidden coves to be discovered amid the fjords, enchanting reefs and cliffs, […]

By canoe and SUP, paddling from island to island

Le osservi dalle spiagge della Sardegna, sono piccole e disabitate, belle da conquistare. Seen from the land, it looks like a small rock, but as you get closer you will see it unfold towards the sea like a snake, hiding wind-sculpted cliffs in its curves, exquisite beaches of quartz crystals, and spring and thermal waters […]

In Sardinia, just like Hawaii

Riding the waves two hundred days a year… it happens in the middle of the Mediterranean. They never fail to turn up and arrive on the shore, regularly and well inflated. In Sardinia, good ‘surfing’ waves appear almost everywhere. The stars of surfing have discovered this too, in their search for nearby places for training […]

Group 9-2025: Everywhere, Every Season Project

The project is designed to extend the seasonality of the nautical hotel experience, allowing guests to enjoy the sea year-round, even invarying weather conditions.The central idea is to rethink the upper deck of the catamaran, transforming it into a multifunctional space capable of adapting to both the climate and the needs of guests, whether during […]

Group 8-2025: Conexus 50.5 Project

Conexus 50.5 explores a new model of nautical hospitality, blending the comfort and spatial quality of a hotel with the freedom of life at sea. Designed as part of a Diffuse Nautical Hotel, the projectpromotes a sustainable and shared travel experience.The catamaran offers generous, well-organized spaces, enabling social interaction, privacy, and a strong connection with […]

Group 7-2025: Fantasea Project

This project is the natural evolution of the “Albergo Nautico Diffuso” model by transforming the concept of floating hospitality into a purpose driven sanctuary for body and mind.By fusing the freedom of a catamaran with the fast-growing demand for wellness tourism, it reimagines the nautical stay as a multi-sensory, immersive experience aligned with nature, ritual, […]

Group 6-2025: The Flexible Rhythm Project

This project envisions a new wave of hospitality—where the sea’s timeless spirit meets the warmth of human connection. The Widespread Nautical Hotel invites travelers from all walks of life to embark on a journey of discovery, offering diverse spaces thatembrace every guest’s unique story.What made us start was a longing to redefine how we welcome […]

Group 5-2025: Bold Italiac project

he concept is called BOLD ITALIC, a name inspired by the world of typography, where different font styles convey distinct personalities. We chose this combination to represent the dual identity of our project, balancing innovation with tradition.Bold stands for the innovative side: new solutions, strong design choices, and a contemporary approach that pushes boundaries and […]

Group 4-2025: Wunderkammer Project

The concept of the Wunderkammer can be reinterpreted as afunctional system of organizing and managing the objects and tools on board.It is not just an aesthetic collection, but an operational method for arranging items rationally, making them easily accessible and functional. Each object finds its place according to logics of use, visibility and order, transforming […]

Group 3-2025: Moorea Project

The project aims to offer a new model of distributed nautical hospitality: a catamaran designed not only as a vessel, but as a floating living module capable of combining comfort, accessibility, and immersion in the marine environment.Propulsion is not integrated into the hulls; instead, two motorized tenders, housed inside each hull, serve as independent means […]

Group 2-2025: Sail Tale Project

Offering a sustainable catamaran experience, it features open spaces, large terraces, and direct water access, allowing guests to connect with the sea throughwater sports and marine activities.Using eco-friendly materials, the catamaran blends sustainabilitywith immersive ocean experiences while minimizing environmental impact. In the catamaran context, the design and travel philosophy focus oncreating a deeper connection between […]

Group 1-2025: Sirea Project

Starting from an in-depth study of the reference brand and the existing nautical tourism landscape, they identified the main challenges, user expectations, and market gaps. This section presents a critical overview of the services, hospitality models, and spatial constraints currently present on catamarans. Through this analytical process, they defined the core values, design drivers, and […]

Naval Design students continue to study the nautical hotel!

For the third year in a row, Naval Design students presented their projects at the end of the semester. This year we discovered: Sirea, SailTale, Moorea, Wunderkammer, Bold Italic, The flexible Rhythm, Fantasea, Conexus 50.5, Everywhere Every Season Discover them one by one!

The gallura of the sea

An itinerary set in marvellous landscapes carved by the wind 1. Olbia A city with a long and fascinating history that looks out over a gorgeous gulf that opens up into the protected marine reserve of Tavolara – Capo Coda Cavallo, welcomes visitors to Sardinia with a modern harbour and airport. 2. Porto Cervo World […]

Porto Conte Regional Natural Park

The extreme northwestern part of Sardinia displays an immense expanse of uncontaminated landscapes with breath-taking view of the sea, unique plant and animal species, and a rare concentration of interesting and significant archaeological remains A unique environmental heritage. The Porto Conte regional park, founded in 1999, covers fifty thousand hectares of coat and hinterland of Alghero. […]

Enchanting cliffs sculpted by time

Thousands of kilometres of ever-changing coastline, alternating sandy expanses with fantastic rocky headlands artfully shaped by the power of wind and water. A surprising gallery of ever-changing landscapes. This is what the island’s coastline looks like. Expanses of white or golden sand, sometimes sparkling with quartz or tinged with pink. Or stretches of soft virgin […]

Who said charter is only Saturday-Saturday?

You Sail, We Care

Only with us, from the beginning of 2024, you can book your stay on board on any day of the week. We can guarantee you our best service with check-in and check-out every day of the week, allowing you to embark on the day that is most convenient for you and to book for as[...]

YACHTING IN SARDINIA: ITS HISTORY, ITS PRESENT, ITS MISSION

The Yachting in Sardinia charter company is aimed at tourists who want to live a sustainable travel experience, aware of preserving the terrestrial and marine environment. It is, in fact, the alternative to the overbuilding that increasingly covers our coasts, allowing us to reach hidden corners of the coast, while preserving their value. In 2018, […]

Group Y: is the first company of the north Sardinia of diffused nautical Hotel in Italy.

Annalisa Bucci and Alessandra Vigliotta Casolaro, tell the story and activities of Group Y, which with a fleet of 46 boats, including 12 catamarans, offers a high quality service to customers who want to enjoy their holidays in the golden coast of the island.

Your well-being is our priority

Our fleet is constantly improving for you. On all boats of the exclusive line you can sleep peacefully thanks to the new memory mattresses and pillows. What is the difference between a normal mattress and a memory mattress? Memory is a material capable of redistributing the pressure of the body exerted on the mattress in […]

The innovative catamaran: the latest Yachting in Sardinia innovation

Group Y was born in the early 2000s with the Della Torre-Ricci family and is today a global point of reference in the nautical tourism sector. The group includes: – the Nautical Tourism activity with its 5 Nautical Bases located between Sardinia and Campania; – the dealership activity of sailing and motor boats with 2 […]

From port to port

With its twenty thousand moorings, 130 landing places and two thousand kilometres of coastline, Sardinia is a godsend for boaters. Thousands of kilometres of coastline designed by a bold but divine hand and, to welcome you ashore, a network of marinas, landings and tourist ports. That’s not all… just behind the ports, lies the other […]

Group Y: “Nautical Hotel with quality certification”

When the best Made in Italy becomes a model for the whole world How many of you have taken a vacation on a rented boat? Today more than ever the boat is the obligatory choice for an experiential holiday, in close contact with the sea and nature. In Italy and in particular in Sardinia there […]

BLACK FRIDAY is here!

Book now!

ONLY from November, 26th 2024 to December, 2nd 2024*, on all our boats you can take advantage of an additional discount of up to 15%** *Offer valid for all bookings confirmed from November, 26th 2024 to December, 2nd 2024 **Maximum discount 60%

Festival Pazza Idea – Cagliari

21/11/2024 – 24/11/2024 Everything is ready for the 13th edition of the Pazza Idea literary festival entitled “Drawing horizons” with a novelty relating to the location which moves from the Ghetto (Castello district) to the Carmen Melis Theatre, a small space of the Teatro Lirico of Cagliari. As every year, many events and news are […]

Lots of news for 2025!

Book it now!

A sailing yacht is much more than a hobby or a moment of leisure for sea-lovers. As a matter of fact it is well-known that sailing on a yacht is a way of life, just like for surfing as well as for any sport discipline linked to the sea. A sailing holiday does not only[...]

Check out all the news!

Book it now!

Yachting in Sardinia is aimed at tourists who want to live a sustainable travel experience, aware of preserving the terrestrial and marine environment. It is, in fact, the alternative to the overbuilding that increasingly covers our coasts, also allowing us to reach those hidden corners of the coast, not reachable by land, but of great[...]

Autumn in Barbagia 2024

From 7 September to 15 December 2024, the long-awaited event Autumn in Barbagia returns, the event that accompanies visitors to discover the ‘heart’ of Sardinia on a journey through traditions, culture and gastronomy. Promoted and organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Nuoro and the ASPEN Company, the event, now in its 24th edition, involves […]

On a sailing boat also in September!

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this year we will be present at the 64th Genoa Boat Show at our EHYFA stand to present the innovative SeaProtector ® . You will also find us at the Dufour stand where you can visit the Dufour 37, Dufour 41 and Dufour 44 models. Contact us now to book your appointment with us.

August on a sailing boat!

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A sailing yacht is much more than a hobby or a moment of leisure for sea-lovers. As a matter of fact it is well-known that sailing on a yacht is a way of life, just like for surfing as well as for any sport discipline linked to the sea. A sailing holiday does not only[...]

Sea, sun and… Sardinia on a sailing boat!

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Yachting in Sardinia is aimed at tourists who want to live a sustainable travel experience, aware of preserving the terrestrial and marine environment!

Don’t dream about the next holiday!

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Yachting in Sardinia is aimed at tourists who want to live a sustainable travel experience, aware of preserving the terrestrial and marine environment!

Group 8 – 2024: The A’ Sibiri Project

Group 8 has created a concept that combines the hostel and capsule hotel experience in A’Sibiri, a 15-meter catamaran, for flexible stays. It offers shared cabins with capsule beds or private ones, communal kitchen, multi-level loft spaces for privacy and socialization, immersed in an eco-sustainable nautical adventure. The students who participated in this project: Giorgia […]

Group 7 – 2024: The Seascape Project

The students of group 7 analyzed the Yachting brand in Sardinia and its target. This is where Seascape was born, which specifically designs spatial solutions to meet customer needs, while offering comfort and safety throughout the journey. The students who participated in this project: Adriano Panizzi, Margherita Godani, Matteo Rebellato, Sofia Morittu – Laboratorio di […]

Group 6 – 2024: The Isy Project

Group 6 designed a vessel that did not require a boat license while still guaranteeing a high level of safety and that offered freedom, independence and privacy to guests. This is how Isy was born: the experience of a hotel suite directly on the water. The students who participated in this project: Marco Claudio Cavallo, […]

Group 5 – 2024: The I-VelaR Project

Group 5 not only studied what the Albergo Nautico Diffuso is with its pros and cons. He also looked for possible solutions. One of which was identified in a newly developed sailing boat: the Scow Bow Sailboat, which also offers its customers experiences with VR viewers. The students who participated in this project: Letizia Bandini, […]

Group 4 – 2024: The Orbital Sail Project

Group 4 designed a project that includes two boats: the satellite boat and the activity boat. In doing so, it offers customers a wide range of hospitality activities and accommodations along the entire coast, offering a tailor-made experience. The students who participated in this project: Riccardo Etai, Maria Vittoria Iannetti, Filippo Raggi – Laboratorio di […]

Group 3 – 2024: The Concept Project

The students of group 2 analyzed Yis’ offer and that of its competitors, as well as users and stakeholders. Thus, was born a new boat concept capable of offering not only fun, but also, based on the Montessori idea, a real family experience. The students who participated in this project: Alice Galdi, Margherita Isoppo, Sara […]

Group 2 – 2024: The Henka Project

The students of group 2 analyzed the various targets and their pros and cons. Afterwards, the services offered by the accommodation facilities and the catamarans of various shipyards were analysed, to design a catamaran that can offer relaxation areas for adults and at the same time play areas for children. The students who participated in […]

Group 1 – 2024: The Armonia Project

The students of group 1 analyzed the tourism of the future starting from various case studies to better choose what to design. After various market analyzes they created Armonia, a catamaran that allows you to discover the territory of Sardinia, having unique experiences. The students who participated in this project: Camilla Ardenghi, Maria Elda Carbone, […]

This year too, Naval Design students are studying the nautical hotel!

After the first presentation on April 28, 2023, this year too the Naval Design students presented their projects. On April 19th we discovered: Armonia, Henka, Concept, Orbital Sail, I-VelaR, Isy, Seascape and A Sibiri. During the semester of studies, the students continued to analyze pros and cons, but the targets, offers, solutions and results are […]

What a wonderful wind!

Plan your next vacation!

How many of you took a vacation on a chartered boat? Today more than ever the boat is the must for an experiential holiday, in close contact with sea and nature. In Italy and in particular in Sardinia there is the first accommodation facility in the world certified ISO 9001 as Albergo Nautico.

Sailing Holidays!

The holiday that sets your mind free!

How many of you took a vacation on a chartered boat? Today more than ever the boat is the must for an experiential holiday, in close contact with sea and nature. In Italy and in particular in Sardinia there is the first accommodation facility in the world certified ISO 9001 as Albergo Nautico

Stay updated about Yachting in Sardinia! We are here too!

Read Italo’s magazine for March

Also this month we are present on Italo.

Read Libero to discover the dedicated offers!

Change your perspective!

Sardinia inaugurates the first Italian Diffuse Nautical Hotel!

An idea that goes beyond that of rental and that represents an «innovative tourist product», as stated by the Professors of the University of Sassari, Francesco Morandi and Antonio Usai, in line with «a new concept of accommodation that combines experience, safety, contact with nature and sustainability».  

Yachting in Sardinia is the revolution of nautical tourism.

Yachting in Sardinia is aimed at tourists who want to live a sustainable travel experience, aware of preserving the terrestrial and marine environment. It is, in fact, the alternative to the overbuilding that increasingly covers our coasts, also allowing us to reach those hidden corners of the coast, not reachable by land, but of great […]

New Year, new holidays!

Book now your 2024 holidays!

Who says sailing isn't for everyone?

We are here too!

Read Libero January 6th 2024

Read Italo’s magazine for January

Also this month we are present on Italo.

At Christmas you can book your holiday with whoever you want!

Feeling thrilled and can’t wait to start sailing again? Here you have a list to help you not to forget about the essentials!

The Nautical Hotel – a boat holiday solution that is considered the true future of this increasingly developing tourism sector – becomes an increasingly present reality year after year.

Who says sailing isn’t for everyone?

Today, more than ever, sailing boats are truly within everyone’s reach, having a wide range of choices between models and layouts (small, large, monohulls, catamarans), to be able to rediscover the tranquillity of the sea even more in all periods of the year. Taking a sailing holiday allows you not only to get closer to […]

We are here too!

Read Libero November 11th 2023

An island, a dream, your holiday!

Discover the offers for 2024!

The economy of tourism in Sardinia will soon have a new flagship. Among the innovations introduced with the amendments to the regional law 16/2017, we can find a large project of sustainable tourism for social-economical development and the protection of culture and biodiversity.

We are here too!

Read Libero November 1st 2023!

On a cruise with Pedote!

FROM THE OCEAN TO SARDINIA – The exclusive mini-series in five episodes that tells the experience of the lone navigator Giancarlo Pedote, along with his wife and children in a normal summer cruise with a boat chartered with Yachting in Sardinia – Episode 1

We are here too!

Read Il Giornale October 28th 2023!

Sardinia is always beautiful!

Discover it also in October!

Italy is going to have its nautical hotel as well. A  new kind of hospitality that comes to life from the idea to create a fleet of yachts all connected to a main structure in which tourists can lodge and sail. 

We are here too!

Read Libero October 14th 2023

The diffused nautical hotel arrives:

The economy of tourism in Sardinia will soon have a new flagship. Among the innovations introduced with the amendments to the regional law 16/2017, we can find a large project of sustainable tourism for social-economical development and the protection of culture and biodiversity. Investing in a magnificent territory like Sardinia seems easy, as well as […]

Sardinia is always beautiful!

Discover it also in September

Italy is going to have its nautical hotel as well. A new kind of hospitality that comes to life from the idea to create a fleet of yachts all connected to a main structure in which tourists can lodge and sail.

Summer 2023, to the sound of music

Artists of international standing and avant-garde musicians, experimentation and refined research, exploration of new sounds and exchanges between genres and arts. Concerts and jam sessions until September, in places with “endless spaces and superhuman silences” that apparently have nothing to do with the theatres. Only until the evening though, when good music takes possession of the infinite […]

We are here too!

Read Il Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport August 15th 2023

III Gala Dance in the Wind

On 30 July 2023 Santa Teresa hosted for the third year the most awaited dance event: The Gala of Dance in the Wind, which arrived at its third edition and was even more exciting and full of energy than the previous ones. A breathtaking show, in a dream location in the north of Sardinia, with […]

The sea is bluer and bluer

So many corners of paradise, which are wild and difficult to reach, and cannot be classified, not because of their limitless beauty, but literally because they cannot ensure, because of their very nature, the requirements and services asked for by the Foundation for Environmental Education. Sardinia’s blue flag beaches make it unmistakeably, undeniably, the island of […]

We are here too!

Read Il Giornale July 29th 2023

We are here too!

Read Il Giornale July 15th 2023

We are here too!

Read Il Messaggero July 13th 2023

We are here too!

Read Libero July 1st 2023

The Nautical Hotel for the special QN economia turismo!

Read the pages of the QN special and discover the news about the Nautical Hotel with Yachting in Sardinia!

Dive into Sardinia!

For a memorable holiday

“In 2018 – states one of the founder members of Group Y , Monica Ricci – our Yachting in Sardinia, after 20 years activity in the charter business, has decided to make a change and, starting by choosing a certification company like CSQA, has completely changed the processes".

Group Y: innovative and sustainable nautical tourism

The company of the family Della Torre-Ricci works between Sardinia and Campania Report SARDINIA ECONOMY 2023 PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION YACHTING IN SARDINIA PROPERTY  of the family Della Torre – Ricci Group Y is a reality that belongs in diffeent areas between the activity of Nautical Tourism, with its 5 nautical bases located between Sardinia and  Campania, and […]

The beautiful future of boat tourism is called “Nautical Hotel”

The Nautical Hotel – a boat holiday solution that is considered the true future of this increasingly developing tourism sector – becomes an increasingly present reality year after year. So much so that in October 2022, at the end of the summer tourist season, the First Mediterranean Nautical Conference was held organized by Assonautica Nord […]

The widespread Nautical Hotel is now a reality!

The Widespread Nautical Hotel, representing the tourism of the future, allows everyone to spend an experiential holiday on a sailing boat, in close contact with the sea and nature. Sardinia, a pioneering region in Italy, has made the Widespread Nautical Hotel a reality. This is the alternative to the overbuilding that increasingly covers our coasts, […]

Discover Sardinia’s amazing landscapes!

Choose the holiday of your dreams

The general objective of BlueFEEL is to innovate blue tourism through the introduction of a new type of yacht hotel: an innovative catamaran whose easy use can bring many people closer to nautical tourism. Thanks to the use of advanced technologies EHYFA (EcoHybrid Floating Apartement), the new boat prepared by Yachting in Sardinia with a[...]

On board the Dufour 530

NAUTICAL TOURISM – The video dedicated to one of the most beautiful boats of the Dufour shipyard, including the sailing test with 25-28 knots of Mistral. The summer is coming…

Destinations: Palau

Clear blue water and boulders sculpted by weather and time. Palau is nestled in an inlet well repaired from the northern winds, adjacent to the exclusive Nord Sardegna and looking out over the beauty of the enchanting Maddalena Archipelago National Park. This tourist resort and harbour town came about in the late XIX century and counts some four […]

We are here too!

Read Il Giornale May 20th 2023

The Gulf of Pevero

A CALIFORNIAN FAMILY IN THE COOLEST BAY OF SARDINIA – The beautiful discoveries of the sailing summer. We went to see the bay of Pevero in Nord Sardegna, and here we found a catamaran with a whole family on board: grandfather, nephew, parents, friends… all Italian-Californians!

Annual Meeting Dufour Dealer!

Also this year we attended the annual meeting dedicated to Dufour Dealers that took place in La Rochelle, France. At this event we have been awarded as Best Company for Environmental Sustainability 2023!

The BlueFEEL project!

Our company: Is taking part to this call for proposals because we’d like to prototype a complete new idea of yacht to enhance a new idea of holiday: the blue week holiday.Our product: EHYFA (EcoHybrid Floating Apartement) is the solution that we strongly believe can be the turning point of the whole sector of yacht […]

First nautical convention of the Mediterranean!

BOAT OPERATORS IN COMPARISON… DOWNLOAD THE PDF TO LEARN MORE!!

Open Water World Cup in Golfo Aranci!

On 20-21 May in Golfo Aranci will be held the swimming competition for the Open Water World Cup, our island will be the host of one of the most anticipated and exciting sporting events, giving away the qualification to the Fukoka World Cup scheduled for July. 28 Team, 250 Athletes, a breathtaking location… Yachting in […]

Group 10 2023: The Archimissa project

The students of group 10 analyzed the first conference on the nautical hotel held in Olbia to understand the needs and requirements of the tourist target. They thus created a vessel that could offer the customer a space to feel direct contact with nature, but also privacy and comfort. The students who participated in this […]

Group 9 2023: The Arthemoda project

The students of group 9 explored creative and experiential tourism with a museum effect that can make the yacht an exhibition space. They therefore studied how the marina could become an extension of the widespread nautical hotel and not just a point of reference for the port. The students who participated in this project: Alessandro […]

Group 8 2023: The Zephyrus Project

The boys in group 8 started from the analysis of the Gulf of Orosei to understand the offers and potential, in order to be able to develop a service proposal before even representing the vessel. The boat stands out for the shape of the windows which allows you to enjoy suggestive landscapes even from below […]

Group 7 2023: The Seada project

Group 7 also got busy, starting from the name of the project: the first part in fact contains the word sea, while the entire name recalls a typical dish of the Sardinian tradition. To achieve the realization of this project, everything that Sardinia can offer was analyzed. The students who participated in this project: Beatrice […]

Group 6 2023: The Boatstel project

The students in group 6 first studied market offers and experiences to establish project requirements and objectives. Thus the Boat – Hostel project came to life: a boat characterized by the maximization of space and ease of use. The students who participated in this project: Davide Cattaneo, Melisa Civlez, Aniello Orza, Marco Primiceri Disegno Industriale […]

Group 5 2023: The Moody project

The students of group 5 started from the double diamond design process for the definition of Nautical Hotel. For the design of the hull they instead compared it to a luxury camper. The students who participated in this project: Marco Bozzi, Marta Guerini, Flavia Lombino, Alexandru Florin Lupchian – Disegno Industriale 1 A.A. 2022-2023 See […]

Group 4 2023: The Artemisia project

The fourth group dedicated itself to the study of Glamping and its growth from 2005 to today. The development of the vessel aimed to exploit both the stern and bow external spaces to give guests maximum use possibilities. As well as the dinette space that can be transformed from a dining room to a cinema […]

Group 3 2023: the Tanit project

The third group of students studied the trend of the tourist market before even studying the new design, which with its taut and rational lines adapts to European taste. Particular attention was paid to the research of the materials to be used, all of natural origin. The students who participated in this project: Daniele Onorini, […]

Group 2 2023: the Nuraxi project

The second group of students first framed the nautical hotel: its experientiality and its connection with the territory and local culture, as well as the pros and cons. After the study of the territory and the customer target, they moved on to the study of the new hull. The students who participated in this project: […]

Group 1 2023: The Phoenix Project

The students of group 1 studied the Nautical Hotel in all its forms: from the structure of the ideal boat to sustainability, from the itinerary to the ideal application. Particular attention was paid to the materials used for interiors and exteriors and to the lighting system. The students who participated in this project: Serena Salvai, […]

Students of Naval Design for the Nautical Hotel!

Following the 1st Nautical Conference of the Mediterranean, our CEO, Francesco della Torre, together with prof. Andrea Ratti, researcher and professor of design for the nautical and architectural technology at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano, have brought Nautical Hotel to the attention of the groups of Nautical Design and Industrial Design of the […]

The beauty and traditions of this amazing island!

For the holiday of your dreams

Italy is going to have its nautical hotel as well. A  new kind of hospitality that comes to life from the idea to create a fleet of yachts all connected to a main structure in which tourists can lodge and sail. To us Sardinia will be the pioneer, following the path of an already tested[...]

We are here too!

Take a look at Libero, May 1st 2023

We are here too!

Read Libero April 25th 2023

Sardinian Nautical Exhibition 2023

We are waiting for you at the 2° Nautical Exhibition of Sardinia Book now your visit on board our fleet!

We are here too!

Read Libero of April 1st 2023

The beauty and traditions that make the island magical!

For a dream holiday

The ISO 9001 certification identifies us as a real nautical hotel but what distinguishes us is the attention and care that we place in small and large details to make our customers happy and satisfied and give everyone a unique experience during their vacation. Yachting in Sardinia is the choice of those who want to[...]

Destinations: Stintino

Sailing along the crowded and suggestive beaches of Marina di Sorso, Platamona, and the industrial and commercial port of Porto Torres, which is an important seaport for the communications between Sardinia and Europe, you reach the east-side of the peninsula of Stintino. Towards the end it climbs up the bristly cliff of Capo Falcone, offering […]

We are here too!

Take a look at “Il Giornale”

Surround yourself with uncontaminated nature of Sardinia!

An unforgettable land

A vacation by the sea is recommended to all, especially to those who suffer from respiratory disease. There are many advantages for the human body thanks to the marine climate: just think about how healthy a simple walk on the beach can be. Sea water also helps skin irritation to soothe and the mixture of[...]

Destinations: Porto Rotondo

Exclusive clubs, nightlife, fabulous beaches: a dream location in the most north-eastern part of Sardinia that ‘competes’ with Porto Cervo as the location most ‘in’ in Gallura. One of the most important places for national and international tourism. It is a jewel in the crown, along with Porto Cervo, forthe Gallura area, on the north-eastern coast […]

Destinations: Liscia Ruja

With over 500 meters of coastline, it is the largest and most equipped beach on the whole Nord Sardegna, in the north-eastern part of Sardinia: very white sand and crystalline sea for moments of relaxation between luxury hotels. Crystalline and emerald water like the coast that hosts it, white sand – with gold reflections – […]

The magic of the island 365 days a year!

An unforgettable land

The event Blue Economy goes Green: Re-think the Nautical had the objective to involve the system entrepreneurial and regional institutions, operating within the sector of the economy of the sea and of boating, in a moment of confrontation and reflection around the main themes and drivers that distinguish the sector. Boating is involved – like[...]

Progress report!

The event Blue Economy goes Green: Re-think the Nautical had the objective to involve the system entrepreneurial and regional institutions, operating within the sector of the economy of the sea and of boating, in a moment of confrontation and reflection around the main themes and drivers that distinguish the sector. Boating is involved – like […]

On cruise with Felci family!

NAUTICAL TOURISM ON TOP - We lived a day in the paradise of the Maddalena Park aboard a chartered boat with the designer Umberto Felci, and two special sailors. Chronicle and reflections from a perfect day.

The offers for your next holiday continue!

The advantages of visiting the island

“Sardinia is always beautiful, in particular in my opinion in the low season, but we are still ready and equipped to meet the needs of all tourists who want to discover it by sea from spring to late autumn”. It is Annalisa Bucci, marketing manager of Group Y – Yachting in Sardinia, who tells us[...]

Sardinia inaugurates the first italian “nautical hotel”

Italy is going to have its nautical hotel as well. A  new kind of hospitality that comes to life from the idea to create a fleet of yachts all connected to a main structure in which tourists can lodge and sail. To us Sardinia will be the pioneer, following the path of an already tested […]

We are here too!

Take a look at Libero from January 4, 2023.

A Sardinian adventure!

All the island's secrets

Nautical hotel, perfect solution for tourism of the future. The idea of using boats for a new type of accommodation on the sea looks to a wide range of tourists who love nature and seek engaging experiences

Nautical hotel, the perfect solution for tourism of the future

The idea of using boats for a new type of accommodation on the sea looks towards a wide range of tourists who love nature and seek engaging experiences On October 7th the First Mediterranean Nautical Convention has been organized in Olbia by Assonautica North Sardinia and Chamber of Commerce of Sassari: it took stock on […]

Sailing with the Dufour Catamaran 48

ON BOARD WITH THE DESIGNER UMBERTO FELCI – The spaces that make the proposal of a catamaran unique, combined with the design of the hulls, the structures of the deckhouse and the sail plan, make a yacht capable of doing almost everything.

YIS paints its offers BLACK!!

Don’t miss your chance!! Your next EXCLUSIVE SAILING VACATION Only until Sunday november 27th you will find everyday 9 unmissable limited-time offers on our website! (Offers will be updated every night at midnight) Check our website to discover the Black Friday at Yachting in Sardinia!

Sardinian taste…sea!

The other side of Sardinia

As well as an extraordinary biological vitality, you will see Sardinia’s ancient history written on its seabed by the tides that once washed, discovered and again submerged the coastline during the geological eras. The rocks and the monoliths, canyons and little caves, once shaped by the rain and wind, are now submerged and covered by[...]

Olbia Archaeological Museum. The speech of the CEO of Yachting in Sardinia at the event “Blue-economy goes green”!

On October 20th the conference to “re-think” the nautical business took place at the Archaeological Museum of Olbia. What has evolved over time, what still has to evolve, and which new nautical concepts were born in recent years. One of these concepts is the “Albergo Nautico Diffuso” that Francesco della Torre, CEO of Yachting in […]

Protect the Sea and the Hull

SILICONE DOES NOT CONTAMINATE THE SEA The hull of a Dufour 470 of Group Y- Yachting in Sardina fleet after 18 months of treatment with SeaProtector system ( first photo ): once clean it looks like new ( second and third photo). That is the winning bet of Group Y that, thanks to the innovative […]

How to hoist the mainsail

With on-site demonstration, in this video our service operator shows us how to properly hoist the mainsail!

Blue economy goes green

Olbia, re-thinking Nautical business: “The Blue Economy Goes green” An event at the archaeological museum A whole day to “re-think” nautical business and combine environment sustainability and economic development in the sea. 4 talks were held with national and international speakers and workshops reserved for professionals and qualified stakeholders “THE BLUE ECONOMY GOES GREEN: RE-THINK […]

Umberto Felci on board our Dufour 470

The Dufour 470 combines both Dufour’s know-how and the Brand’s desire to innovate. This model, in line with its predecessor, enjoys the yard’s DNA while offering an edge of modernity. Its hull design and the fluidity of its deck layout already make it an iconic sailing boat.

From the Cliff to the Sail

Discover the colors of autumn in Sardinia and Corse!

From today, in Sardinia you can sleep on a boat as if you were in a hotel room. With all the hotel services and an added advantage: with the boat you can sail – within three miles from the coast – wherever you want, to discover the coast and nature.

The YIS family grows!

In 2023 there will be 10 new entries in the fleet, from the brand new Dufour 37 to “Her Majesty” the Bali 5.4! Having a fleet in constant renewal is now a characteristic of Group Y, and 2023 will be no exception: several sister yachts will be part of the family, including the owner’s version […]

Destinations: Cala Spalmatore

THE JEWEL OF THE MADDALENA – Guide to the secrets and beauties of one of the most exclusive anchorages in the La Maddalena Park, with Armando Cardola, the “mayor” of this corner of paradise. Which has its own rules…

The new frontier of tourism holidays by boat as in a hotel

Albergo Nautico Diffuso The alternative to the traditional accommodation system. The rules: navigation only during the day and within three miles from the coast Traveling, sailing, staying. Nautical tourism of the future is called a widespread nautical hotel, between sustainability and innovation. A tourist segment with great potential on an island like Sardinia, with almost […]

Sliding gently from the river to the sea.

Armed with a canoe, a paddle and a backpack containing everything you need for an unforgettable experience. Sardinia offers you activities to complement the relaxing time you spend on the beach, like canoeing and water trekking. You can set off from the fluvial areas: along the Tirso, where numerous kayak excursions are organized, through the Cedrino lake, […]

You write “September”, but you read “sea”

So far, there has been an explosion of presences and entertainment on Sardinia’s beaches. Now, however, the more seductive sea is making its début and the season will have a sensational finale. Once the hot, crowded intoxicating days become a thing of the past, you can enjoy the beautiful sea from sunrise to sunset, under […]

Nautical Tourism, Sardinian region’s project

TALK SHOW IN CALETTA – In the scenario of Liscia Ruja we meet some protagonists of the entrepreneurial and political scene in Sardinia. Who talk about interesting legislative solutions to encourage the development of boating holidays. that’s how…

Scattered Nautical Hotel, what it is and how it really works

In Sardinia, the Scattered Nautical Hotel is a reality. From today you can experience your sailing holiday as if you were in a hotel: this is how it works. Scattered Nautical Hotel From today, in Sardinia you can sleep on a boat as if you were in a hotel room. With all the hotel services […]

How to: changing the rotor

Nautical Tourism, practical pills with suggestions for solving problems on board. First episode dedicated to a classic to change: the engine impeller. Here’s how it’s done…

The sea, on the surface of the water

As well as extraordinary biological vitality, you will see Sardinia’s ancient history written on its seabed by the tides that once washed, discovered and again submerged the coastline during the geological eras. The rocks and the monoliths, canyons and little caves, once shaped by the rain and wind, are now submerged and covered by an […]

How to: the windlass

Nautical Tourism, practical pills with suggestions for solving problems on board. Second episode, let’s go to the bow where it is essential that the windlass works perfectly.

September on a sailing boat!

Discover the colors of autumn in Sardinia & Corse!

How to enjoy the splendid sea of Sardinia. With Yachting in Sardinia by Group Y there are the “refuges of the heart”, that are exclusive boats, equipped with all comforts. CEO Della Torre: the tourism of the future will increasingly have to meet the basic needs of the individual, as well as being able to[...]

Nautical Tourism: an Australian family on board

AN ENTIRE FAMILY, A CATAMARAN, THE SCENARIOS OF THE MADDALENA PARK AND… – Our visit on board this Bali 4.8, moored in Cala Spalmatore (Maddalena, Nord Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy) with David, his wife, two daughters and some friends. What did they tell us about this extraordinary holiday experience? Find the answers…

2nd Gala Dance in the Wind

The Culture of the Sea and the Culture of Dance come together in a breathtaking show dedicated to the art of dance with guests from the main national and international theaters. On July 31st in Santa Teresa Gallura, our corner of paradise, this year will host the second edition of the Gala Danza Nel Vento […]

🌞🌊Summer never ends … with Yachting in Sardinia⛵💖

Nautical tourism of the future: Group Y has identified it in "nautical hotel" and with its Yachting in Sardinia has always had as its mission the development of sustainable nautical tourism. In fact, the tourism of the future will increasingly have to satisfy the primordial needs of the individual, as well as being able to[...]

Nautical Tourism-destinations: Cala Petra Ruja

A GROUP OF FRIENDS ON A CRUISE ON A SAILING BOAT IN SARDINIA – A sailing holiday amplifies all the senses: 48 hours on board with a group of friends sailing along the Nord Sardegna. Swimming, games, relaxation, nature, the Mediterranean. If you are not so convinced…

Experience the sea in a sailing boat!

Sardinia&Corsica, where the sea is bluer!

Nautical tourism of the future: Group Y has identified it in "sea glamping" and with its Yachting in Sardinia has always had as its mission the development of sustainable nautical tourism. In fact, the tourism of the future will increasingly have to satisfy the primordial needs of the individual, as well as being able to[...]

Sea view hotel with zero impact: the new eco-sustainable nautical tourism

How to enjoy the splendid sea of Sardinia. With Yachting in Sardinia by Group Y there are the “refuges of the heart”, that are exclusive boats, equipped with all comforts. CEO Della Torre: the tourism of the future will increasingly have to meet the basic needs of the individual, as well as being able to […]

Nautical tourism of the future

Group Y has identified it in “sea glamping” and with its Yachting in Sardinia has always had as its mission the development of sustainable nautical tourism.In fact, the tourism of the future will increasingly have to satisfy the primordial needs of the individual, as well as being able to promote a new awareness in the […]

By boat in Sardinia, the perfect solution for the most beautiful holidays

“Sardinia is always beautiful, in particular in my opinion in the low season, but we are still ready and equipped to meet the needs of all tourists who want to discover it by sea from spring to late autumn”. It is Annalisa Bucci, marketing manager of Group Y – Yachting in Sardinia, who tells us […]

The best summer..is sailing!

Sardinia&Corsica, where the sea is bluer!

Visit our website every day to find the Super Flash Offer that suits you, with unique discounts not available on any other platform. Remember that with Group Y, with just a few clicks, you can truly buy your holiday in total freedom!

The national park of the Maddalena Archipelago

In the stretch of sea between Sardinia and Corsica, known as the Strait of Bonifacio, lies a constellation of islands and islets surrounded by turquoise waters—one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, protected for its outstanding natural value. Established in 1994, the first in Sardinia, the National Park of the La Maddalena Archipelago […]

Discover with us the colors of Spring

Sardinia & Corsica, where the sea is bluer!

From February, for all readers of Group Y there is the fantastic opportunity to access 8 UNIQUE and UNREPEATABLE, special offers, on our entire fleet and on all periods of the year to be seized on the fly.

For Boat Praha 2022

Velando srl, a Group Y company, will participate in the next For Boat fair in Prague from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th March, to present our fleet and our charter offers.What are you waiting for? Come and visit us, you will find us Hala 4. Attendance at the event was funded by the Interreg – […]

Summer is coming: Sardinia & Corse!

Where nature and history meet!

From February 2022, all Group Y readers will have the opportunity to access Super Flash Discounts valid only for 24 hours: 8 UNIQUE and UNREPEATABLE special offers, on our entire fleet and on all periods of the year, to be seized on the fly.

2022: Back to travel.. with sustainability

Italians return to travel and choose sustainability. This is what emerged from the analysis of the “EY Future Travel Behaviours” observatory, where it was found that the 80% of them, according to the declared intentions for 2022, return to travel and the 74% will do so in a sustainable way. Attention to sustainability and concern […]

Sardegna&Corsica

Where nature and history meet!

From February 2022, all Group Y readers will have the opportunity to access Super Flash Discounts valid only for 24 hours: 8 UNIQUE and UNREPEATABLE special offers, on our entire fleet and on all periods of the year, to be seized on the fly.

Our fleet is increasingly ECO

For us at Group Y, the eco-sustainability of our fleet has always been one of our fundamental principles.For this reason, every year we are committed to improving our boats so that they are increasingly eco-friendly. In 2022 we are installing the water purifier on our entire fleet that will allow all our customers not to […]

DUFOUR 61 : Best boat contest flagship winner by SAIL Magazine

In its January/February issue, the American magazine SAIL has just announced the winners in each category for the best boat of the year 2022. The Dufour shipyard is proud to announce that the Dufour 61, the brand’s new flagship, is the Winner in the category of Best Monohull 50 feet and over. This prize rewards the work […]

2022!!! Sardinia is more beautiful than ever!

Where nature and history meet!

Discover the new Yachting in Sardinia offers! Early Booking: 5% discount on our entire fleet for bookings confirmed by January 31st, for the entire 2022 season.

See you in 2023!

Due to the spread of Omikron virus variant, since December, 30th 2021 further restrictions on events in Germany entry into force. Unfortunately this affects the world’s largest boat and water sports show “Boot Düsseldorf” that cannot take place in 2022. In compliance with the governmental measures taken and with the priority of the health and […]

The EcoHYbrid Floating Apartment (EHYFA) and the challenge aimed at developing the NAUTICAL TOURISM of the FUTURE

The Group Y is a reality that has been operating for over 20 years in the nautical tourism sector and currently ranges in various sectors such as: The Nautical Tourism business with its 5 Nautical Bases located between Sardinia and Campania; The dealership activity of sailing and motor boats with the 2 showrooms in Sardinia; […]

Summer is coming: discover the news of Yachting in Sardinia!

Where nature and history meet!

Yachting in Sardinia offers continue! Early Booking: 10% discount on our entire fleet for bookings confirmed by Dicember 31st, for the entire 2022 season.

Autumn in Sardinia: promotions and new arrivals!

Where nature and history meet!

Carefree Management will allow you to save up to € 87.560 on the brand new Dufour 390! * Contact us now to receive your management program for the Dufour of your dreams.

SARDINIA… the summer will never end!

Where nature and history meet!

Carefree Management will allow you to save up to € 159.200 on the brand new Dufour 470! * Contact us now to receive your management program for the Dufour of your dreams.

Salon Nautico Internacional de Barcelona

OCTOBER 12th TO 17th THE SEA IS WAITING FOR YOU The great social event of the community of the sea is back, with more enthusiasm and energy than ever to offer new experiences to the entire community of the sea. Welcome aboard! Click here for more info

Sardinia Boat Show & Dufour CUP

Take part in the first Dufour Sardinia CUP – Sunday October, 3rd in Marina di PortiscoScan the QR Code and fill in the form to sign up. We are waiting for you at the Sardinia Boat Show from September, 30th to October, 2nd at the Marina di Portisco. Scan the QR Code and fill in […]

Albergo Nautico Diffuso: a new way of conceiving hospitality

Sardinia is the first Italian region to regulate the Albergo Nautico Diffuso with a law, a form of innovative accommodation in step with the evolution of the market that increasingly asks to experience sustainable experiential holidays in contact with nature. On the subject, Confindustria Centro Nord Sardegna, on the occasion of the 61st Genoa Boat […]

SARDINIA… charm and magic!

Where nature and history meet!

Hurry up the incredible Prosail offers last only until September 30th! Thoughtless Management will allow you to save up to € 159.200 on the brand new Dufour 470! * Contact us now to receive your management program for the Dufour of your dreams. Don't wait: as a gift, only in September, 2 additional weeks for[...]

Interreg Green and Blue Route project is at the heart of activities: new boost to sustainable tourism in Marine Protected Areas

Funded by the Interreg Italy-France Maritime Program, the Green and Blue Route project is carrying out a promotion and cooperation plan between Marine Protected Areas and companies with the aim of promoting the growth of responsible nautical tourism in the cross-border area that includes Sardinia, Corsica, Tuscany, Liguria and southern France. The leader is Navigo […]

GROUP Y – The course is drawn thanks to a clear vision of the future.

Owned by the Della Torre / Ricci family, a worldwide reference point in the nautical tourism sector, the group is a reality that ranges in different sectors and today includes: – the Nautical Tourism business with its 5 Nautical Bases located between Sardinia and Campania – the concessionary activity of sailing and motor boats with […]

SARDINIA… an endless island to be discovered!

Where nature and history meet!

BOOK IN AUGUST*: 6% discount on all our Fleet for bookings confirmed from August 1st, to August 31st, for charter starting from September 25th. + Registration fee for the Dufour Italia Cup included**

1st Gala DANCE in the WIND

The Culture of the Sea and the Culture of Dance come together to give life to the: “1st Gala DANCE in the WIND”. In the wonderful scenery of Santa Teresa di Gallura there has always been a sea air, and on 25 July a unique DANCE show was staged. The best dancers of national and […]

JetSurf Academy in Punta Nuraghe

Newly opened renting point at Nord Sardegna coast. Situated on the pier of yachtinginsardinia which is placed on the west cost of the Porto Rotondo village. Instructed by European champ. Nikolas Blaha, 2 times world champ. J.Kornfeil and others. Contact us for more information +420 245 007 721 Download the pricelist

SARDINIA… an endless island to be discovered!

Where nature and history meet!

Dear Special YiS Guest SPECIAL JULY*: 9% OFF for charters from September, 4th to September. 11th on all our boats over 50 Feet 4+5% OFF for charters from September 25th to October, 2nd on all our 4 or 5 cabins yachts. Today's story Thence we will come forth to rebehold the stars With few unnatural[...]

Nautical tourism and blue economy between present and future

Nautical tourism is undoubtedly one of the liveliest economic sectors of our country and, in general, of countries with maritime ports, a multifaceted type of tourism that gathers both luxury tourism and niche tourism, including cruises, charters and sailing boats.In particular, for the countries bordering the Mediterranean, nautical tourism is a fundamental sector for their […]

SARDINIA… an endless island to be discovered!

Where nature and history meet!

SPECIAL JULY*: 9% OFF for charter from 4th to 11th September on all our boats over 50 Feet 4+5% OFF for charter from September 25th to October 2nd on all our boats with 4 or 5 cabins SUPER LAST MINUTE**: 15% OFF for charter from 17 to 24 July

151 Miles – Cetilar Cup 12°edition: Prima Vista make us dream!

151 Miles – Cetilar Cup 12°edition: Prima Vista make us dream! The great performance of the Corinthian crew puts her into third place at IRC A during the wonderful 151 Miles 2021 edition. A lot of enthusiasm and the competitiveness against the best professionals in the field were the secret weapon that allowed the crew […]

Carribean? Maldives? No…Sardinia!

Cala Brandinchi: one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe by far. Sardinia is one of the regions with some of the most beautiful beaches not only in Italy, but worldwide! We’ll be right here!

Look towards… Sardinia!

An island out of space and time!

THE SPECIAL JUNE DEAL OFFERS A 7% OFF on all our Dufour 430, 460, 470 and Bavaria 50, for your holiday in June or July

Prosail Boat Show June, 10-11-12 2021

Group Y is pleased to invite you to the First Prosail Boat Show 2021. Come and visit us in our showrooms in the Marina di Portisco and Punta Nuraghe, to discover all the models available. What are you waiting for? Scan the QR-code and register

Silent Yacht Event in Palma di Majorca

Let the summer season 2021 begin! From May 22nd to May 24th get ready for the Silent Yacht Event at Port Adriano in Palma di Majorca. Join the open days for the test-drive of the Silent 55 & Silent 64. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a face to face session with […]

BALI 4.4

Innovation in her DNA The BALI 4.4 is recognizable at first glance thanks to the new design of her hulls with fine bows and her new very elegant lines signed by Xavier Fäy and Samer Lasta. The BALI 4.4 benefits from all the innovations signed by CatanaGroup which are the DNA of the BALI: the rigid forward cockpit with lounge area […]

New Year, New Look

Our Dufour 56 exclusive “Friska” awaits you for the season 2021 with lots of news!!! The new teak deck and dark bulwarks make this boat simply fantastic.Inside we have joined the two forward cabins, creating a magnificent owner’s cabin! What are you waiting for? There are only a few weeks left, book it now!

Don’t look for Neverland… Sardinia is waiting for you!

An Island that doesn’t look like any other place!

THE SPECIAL MAY DEAL OFFERS A 7% OFF on all our Dufour 430, 460, 470 and Bavaria 50, for your holiday in July or August

Pamoja is here Now!!!

Pamoja is getting ready for the summer season 2021! Dufour 412: one of the biggest in its category. Visit our fleet to get a preview! Packs your bags: our Dufour 412 Grand Large is waiting for you for your holidays!

It’s time to think about your holidays: Fly to Sardinia!

Sardinia, one-off universe ​to discover.

the 5% of EARLY BOOKING continues throughout the month of April! Book your holiday now!!!

Silent 62 3-Deck Launching

Silent-yachts launches its first and important announcement for 2021: they are proud to present the latest model in their line of solar powered gamechangers – the brand new SILENT 62 Tri-Deck.   This features an extra third bridge instead of the flybridge as well as a hull which has been increased by two feet in […]

⛵7 boats for 7 books⛵

In the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling, seven is said to be the most powerful magic number. There are a number of references to seven in Harry Potter: there are a total of seven books in the series, Ginny Weasley is the seventh child and the only female child of the […]

😍🌊 Sailing Holidays in Sardinia & Corsica 😍🌊

Sardinia, White Zone: the island where the colors are born before spreading into the world!

It’s time to think about the holidays!

Sardinia, where the only mask you will need is the underwater one.

our EARLY BOOKING promotion goes on throughout the month of March! 5% discount on our entire fleet. Book now your holiday!!!

New flagship of the Rochelais’ shipyard: Dufour 61

With plans drawn and signed by Umberto Felci, this new yacht is intended for those looking for beautiful and incomparable performance.  Strength, comfort and seakeeping qualities are the key words of this new unit belonging to the class of great yachts.  Available with a wide range of options, the Dufour 61 will be able to […]

PRIVATE BOATSHOW LA ROCHELLE – JANUARY 29th, 30th AND 31st

The Dufour shipyard’s Private Boatshow was held on January 29th, 30th and 31st at the Port Minimes in La Rochelle.The new models Dufour 470 and the Dufour 61, were presented here for the first time. The Dufour 470 was launched in three different interior layouts to responde to a wide range of different needs.The Dufour […]

It’s time to think about Holidays!

Sardinia and Corse are waiting for you, discover them with us

the 5% of EARLY BOOKING continues throughout the month of February! Book your holiday now!!!

See you in 2022!

Due to the ongoing pandemic and the worldwide lockdown measures, Messe Düsseldorf decided to cancel boot Düsseldorf 2021. The next boot will open its doors from 22 to 30 January 2022.The continuing high level of infection and the not foreseeable lockdown make a resumption of trade fair operations at the end of April appear unrealistic. […]

Tips for beginners

Feeling thrilled and can’t wait to start sailing again? Here you have a list to help you not to forget about the essentials! Check the weather forecast and plan your sailing itinerary in advance You now have the chance to sail wherever you want: plan your trip according to the weather forecast, this will not […]

SAIL Magazine announces The DUFOUR 530 Best Boat 2021

SAIL magazine announced the Dufour 530 as the winner of SAIL’s Best Boat Award 2021 for the best sailing monohull above 50 feet. The editors, after dedicating many months to sailing and analyzing technical innovations of the boat-building industry, have decided to award the victory to the Dufour 530, confirming it as a pioneer of […]

🌟⛵️ Spend your new year’s resolutions sailing through Sardinia & Corsica! 🥳

Today’s Story Cathedral of Santa Maria di Castello When you fly into Cagliari, it is impossible not to notice its cupola. The cathedral of Santa Maria, the place of worship that is the symbol of the city, together with the basilica of Bonaria, stands out in the Castello neighbourhood its majestic bulk, flanked by Palazzo […]

The 5 benefits of a sailing holiday

A sailing yacht is much more than a hobby or a moment of leisure for sea-lovers. As a matter of fact it is well-known that sailing on a yacht is a way of life, just like for surfing as well as for any sport discipline linked to the sea. A sailing holiday does not only […]

New layout for Friska

Our Dufour 56 Exclusive Friska is experiencing a huge transformation for 2021: a new layout with 3 double cabins (including the owner cabin); 1 cabin with double bunk beds; 1 skipper cabin; 4 heads (including one in the front cabin) flexiteek on the exteriors New details will be disclosed soon…stay tuned!

Geb – “Green & Blue Route Plan”

Northern Sardinia focuses on nautical charter as a way for sustainable use of the environment, favoring it as a means of access to national parks and navigation in marine protected areas. In order to discuss they have met the director of the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara, Augusto Navone, the director of the Marina of […]

International Charter Expo 2020: Thank you!

Although many boatshows have been cancelled because of the pandemic, we have had the chance to paticipate at the ICE 20, the International charter expo which should have taken place in Wien. It was our first time and we would like to thank the organisers, who were available all the time and always ready to […]

Winter 2020: our yachts are moving to the Shipyard

Our yachts are tidily lined-up at the Shipyard, where all maintenance works have being carried out since last month. New installations are on the way, in the meantime the usual service includes: new underwater lights (e.g Dufour 430 Billywig) check of the engine refitting works of the interiors check of the electronic instruments new electronic […]

Online Workshop: ICT services for post Covid-19 Blue Tourism in the Mediterranean region

Yachting in Sardinia is pleased to take part at the workshop orgnised by Blue RoSES, BlueMed, MISTRAL and WestMed, with the support of the European Commission. The event will take place online on November 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., and will mainly focus on the impact of anti Covid-19 measures on tourists’ habits and new […]

Yacht & Hotel: your shelter for the heart ⛵️ 💖

Sardinia is a treasure chest waiting to be opened. Small coves and beaches are set among granitic rocks, thus offering wonderful berths like Cala Portese, Cala Brigantino, Porto Garibaldi and Cala Coticcio, an open-south inlet, known as Tahiti for its beauty, therefore a destination for yachts.We would love to host you here, in the most […]

It’s a girl!

We are happy to announce that Team Y is growing! Welcome to the world little Amelia and our best wishes to mom Elena and dad Andrea!

💘 JULY in Sardinia & Corse 🏝️ A FABULOUS holiday!

Today’s story The Island of stories – Sardinia surprises with its literary festivals A fascinating cross section of Sardinia, reflected in literary events with dates sprinkled across spring, summer and autumn. Unmissable occasions that will go with relaxation during a holiday spent on the coast or inland. The Island of Stories Festival (Isola delle storie) […]

#InterregGeBRoute – Group Y

The project funded by the European cross-border fund Interreg Italy France Maritime called Green & Blue Route Plan has officially started. With yesterday’s participation in the first Piloting Committee, Velando (Group Y company) starts the activities of the Green & Blue Route Plan project for the sustainable development of nautical tourism in the area between […]

DUFOUR SUMMER FESTIVAL 2020 26/27/28 GIUGNO

 Group Y is happy to invite you in Sardinia at our base in Marina di Portisco to the DUFOUR SUMMER FESTIVAL 202026/27/28 JUNE 7+1 New models to try Trust our expert sailors and enjoy the incomparable sensation of steering a DUFOUR – INSTINTIVE SAILING

🏝 SAILING Holidays for Doctors and Nurses – Virtual Tour SARDINIA! News 12/26 💘

Think POSITIVE – Think DIFFERENT for YOU – your FAMILY – your FRIENDS Group Y is glad to inform you that from today the solidarity campaign We reward Doctors and Nurses FREE SAILING HOLIDAY is active! Now it’s up to us! Group Y on March 20, in full PANDEMIC, launched his own campaign “Support your favourite […]

In memory of Nic Johansen

The Group Y, on behalf of the CEO, Eng. Francesco Della Torre and his Staff, expresses deep condolences for the loss of Nic Johansen, an example of rare mastery and passion for all sailing lovers.

Sea glamping category: photo contest closed

The contest for the sea glamping category, launched on May 1st, officially ended yesterday. Thanks to all the participants for having shared their holiday memories with us, and of course, for their beautiful pictures! This time the minimum number of 100 participants necessary to award the prize of a holiday voucher worth €1500 has not […]

Voucher Covid-19

For all our customers and partners click the image to find the useful instructions to request your charter voucher.

Sailing category: photo contest closed

Yesterday the first photo contest launched by Yachting in Sardinia for the sailing category ended. Even if the number of participants necessary to assign the prize of a holiday voucher worth € 1500 has not been reached, we congratulate Mattia Zambetti: his Dufour 56 was the most liked photo! From 1st May the contest for […]

🏝️ SARDINIA Virtual Tour! Week16 💘

Think POSITIVE – Think DIFFERENT for YOU – your FAMILY – your FRIENDS  This week we bring you to know the hidden corners of Sardinia.The VIRTUAL TOUR   goes on! Today’s story Borghi, the true soul of the island   It is like nowhere else in the world. This is the Sardinia seen by the first travellers and […]

Photo contest #istayhome 2020!

Share the pictures of your holidays with us, the most liked one on our social pages will be awarded an INCREDIBLE PRIZE! Click on the images below for the full regulation… Have fun and may the BEST win!

SARDINIA Virtual Tour! Week 14

Think POSITIVE – Think DIFFERENT for YOU – your FAMILY – your FRIENDS. Dear Partner, travel comfortably from the sofa at home: our VIRTUAL TOUR goes on! Let’s get to know Sardinia together. At the end of the trip, if you leave us your review, you will receive a € 100 voucher Today’s story The […]

It’s a boy!

We are happy to announce that Team Y is growing even at Covid’s time! Welcome to the world little Savieli Siergevic and our best wishes to mom Katia and dad Sergio!

Visit Sardinia from home: our Virtual Tour goes on! Week 13 Under COVID 19

Sardinia: sea, culture, gastronomy!Our VIRTUAL TOUR goes on to let you discover this wonderful island from home.   Think POSITIVE – Think DIFFERENT for YOU – your FAMILY – your FRIENDS Today’s story Sardinia, a great soul within it, the sea around it It resembles no other place. This is what the first travellers from the past wrote […]

Work must go on!

YiS business doesn’t stop. Despite the multiple attacks of COVID 19, YiS keeps things ticking over, in compliance with the latest health regulations decided by the Italian Ministery. On such a sunny day our brand new Dufour 430 Hermione is ready to leave port and head to our Nautical Base in Marina di Portisco! ? […]

Another round, another yacht: At Last!

Our staff is now at work on the Dufour 460, starting with At Last. Fully equipped and never running out of expert hands… the result will follow soon! ? ⛓

Special YiS Cancellation Insurance 🛡

Following the national and international travel restrictions applied, YiS would like protect his clients by offering a free cancellation insurance. For all bookings confirmed within March 31st 2020, you can have a FREE CANCELLATION if notified by the first 30 days, with only a 10% charter fee applied.  *The insurance covers only cancellations due to […]

Newt’s Renewal!

Work never stops at the YiS shipyard! Now it’s Newt’s turn to get ready for the season: shinier and cozier than ever with the new TV Smart 32′ Be careful, Sardinian sun & its sea waves are extremely contagious: Once onboard, you can’t help to dive in!  

Unique style and design

  The new microwave has just been installed on our Dufour 56 exclusive “Friska”: unique style and design that distinguish YiS!

Y Group: Research & Innovation

How to revolutionalise a Dufour 460 Commissioned by Felci Yacht Studio

Boot Duesseldorf 2020

Numerous exciting new features and changes are being introduced at the coming boot Düsseldorf in January 2020. What is already obvious and has almost been completed is the construction of the bright, new and spacious Hall 1 right next to the Messe Düsseldorf tower. The new layout for the various exhibition areas at boot 2020 […]

⛵⛵YiS family is growing!⛵⛵

Santa is bringing 4 brand new yachts to YiS and they will soon join the fleet. Besides the well-tested Duf 430, 3 new models are coming: the newest Bali Catspace, that will be unvelied at Duesseldorf boat show in January, the Astréa 42 and the brand new Dufour 530, the only one in the Med, […]

Special Dufour 460 Campaign

In the wake of the success obtained in November, Special Dufour 460 campaign continues until December 15th! Don’t miss the chance to give a great Christmas present to yourself, your family and friends! 15% discount  will be applied on all Dufours 460 of our fleet: choose between the 4 cabins yachts Rubia, Sennora & At […]

Nautic Paris Boat Show 2019

As every year, Nautic Paris Boat Show opens its doors from the 7th to the 15th December 2019 to all sea lovers, fleet operators and fishermen, adults and children. All top shipyards will be attending, Dufour, Jeanneau and Beneteau at the forefront, with innovative lines and shapes for the 2020 season. Sailing boats, motor boats, […]

⛵️ Looking for SKIPPER TRAINING & MILEAGE?

We are happy to announce our collaboration with the ”Swiss Maritime Academy”, which is launching the new course SMA Milebuilder PLUS  in Sardinia. The course combines skipper training and mileage. Under the guidance of an experienced RYA instructor of the SMA, a 2-days skipper course will be conducted and afterwards for 3-4 days of mileage […]

Research & Innovation

How to revolutionize a Dufour 460 Commissioned by Felci Yacht Studio, we are developing a new Hard Top prototype which will be able to make the cockpit of Dufour 460 more livable.

ICE Vienna 2019

From 7th to 10th November Vienna will open new horizons for fleet operators of the world. Vienna ICE is a unique expo in the world which brings together all major charter companies, agencies, shipyards and many other suppliers of the yacht charter industry from different worldwide countries. ICE differs for its possibility of holding over […]

Legionari 2019, YiS Team will join this edition again

Straight after an intense charter season, YiS Team is getting ready for the 2019 Regata dei Legionari: again this year, several Sardinian crews will compete in the Gulf of Cugnana. The newest Dufour 56 EXCLUSIVE Friska was the chosen yacht:  an amazing boat which represents the top range of our fleet in terms of comfort […]

40th Rolex Middle Sea Race, The Regatta!

By: Stefano Pelizza 113 boats at the start, coming from all over Europe and beyond. 606 miles to sail in the most suggestive area of ​​the Mediterranean. Malta, the Strait of Messina, the Aeolian Islands, the Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Lampedusa and back again to Malta to the finish line. As a regatta it is probably […]

The shipyard that never sleeps…

The season is over and we start now to take care of our yachts. The first 3 little ones have already reached the shipyard and our YiS Team is treating the wounds after the season :) We take good care of our yachts all year around!

Rolex Middle Sea Race MALTA: COASTAL RACE

Yachting in Sardinia, owner of Prima Vista, member of the Canottieri Ruggero Lauria Club of Palermo, with the CCRE / YiS DREAM TEAM starts his adventure in Malta in the best way. After training in home waters at the end of September in Marina di Portisco, after a week of preparation in our shipyard in […]

⛵️ Sunny October in Sardinia ☀️

Forget about cloudbursts and rainy days! Our Island is sunny and warm. You can still sail, swim and enjoy a nice escape from the stress of the daily life. The Island in October is still at its best. Sunny days, warm waters, less crowded bays, cheaper mooring places in harbors and nice windy days are […]

Rolex MiddleSeaRace COSTAL: The Winner is… Group Y -PRIMA VISTA!

Meanwhile the Rolex Middle Sea Race takes place on Saturday 19 October, the yachts have warmed up their sails during the traditional Rolex Middle Sea Coastal Race. Held on Wednesday 16 October, 35 Yachts took part at the 30 nm course from Marsamxett Harbour, around the Valletta Harbour Fairway Buoy, north west up to the […]

Destinations: Mugoni

An oasis of peace blessed with soft pale sand and crystal clear water that is almost entirely enclosed and hidden in the Porto Conte Bay at the north-western part of Sardinia. A two kilometre stretch of sand graced with hues of ochre and orange framed by a stand of pine and eucalyptus trees that offer […]

YiS Shore Team is getting ready for the “2019 Regata dei Legionari”

This regatta is already known by many as the “Sardinian Barcolana”.During the last weekend of October, the amazing  Sailing Area between Porto Rotondo/Portisco/Cala di Volpe and Soffi island will be taken over by sailing yachts again this year. Yachting in Sardinia shore Team could not miss at the start: after  taking care of the outstanding […]

Sardinia, the quintessential land of wine

The Sardinians were the first wine-makers in the Mediterranean, a discovery that contributes to making the history and tradition of wine production on the Island unique: the ancient vine varieties are very similar to those still present today. According to Greek legends, Aristaeus introduced this cultivation to Sardinia. The hero settled here because of the […]

Destinations: Cala Corsara

A bouquet of splendid little coves that punctuate the jewel islet of the Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park, in the extreme north-eastern part of Sardinia. Some say it was an ancient pirate lair, hence the reason for its name. And what a hideout it is! You will fall in love at first sight with […]

NEW DUFOUR 530

FUTURE breaks in: Dufour presents its brand-new 530. An unmatched sailing experience! All features we are used to love in Grand Large line have been enhanced with a main sheet point in the bottom of the cockpit, six winches and hydraulic power station for backstays and boom vang. RACING and CRUISING are one thing thanks […]

Autumn in Barbagia

From 7 September to 16 December, for 15 weekends, 32 Nuorese centers will enliven the 2019 edition of Sardinia’s tourist excellence, rediscovery of authentic and traditional knowledge and flavors   Nestled between mountains and the lake of Gusana, Gavoi is village of artisanal tradition. Writers and artists perform on the balconies of its stone houses […]

⛵️ AMAZING: discover with one click how to become the owner of a brand new SAIL boat

TODAY is possible, with our EASY Yacht Ownership formula. Enjoy the pleasure and freedom of ownership without any worries. Have you always dreamed of becoming an owner? make the most of your passion and discover the COUNTLESS advantages to buy a brand new boat with Y Group. What are you waiting for? CALL US & […]

The WINNER is… PRIMA VISTA!

Two islands gather together aboard a sport WINNING project: a deep friendship made up of athletes now all grown up men that unites in a lasting bond Sicily and Sardinia through whole Italy. Yachting in Sardinia, shipowner of Prima Vista, the drivers of the Canottieri Ruggero Lauria Club from Palermo, and the DREAM TEAM CCRL/YiS […]

NOW LIVE 72 hours of GREAT DEALS!

Holiday MAYDAY: here you have an exclusive selection  of last minute cruises Great news! You are still on time to book your TOP holiday. Choose to cruise in the most beautiful sea waters of the world. Discover our best offers by having a look at this exclusive selection and get ready to experience your best […]

Destinazioni: Cala Garibaldi

One of the infinite tiny coves that jewel the Maddalena archipelago, in the far northeast of Sardinia: shining sand that shifts gently under the transparent waters, surrounded by white rocks clothed in Mediterranean brush. Its famous name is no coincidence: once upon a time, the hero of the two worlds moored his ships here, in […]

Not only sea… live your Sardinian food experience

Sardinia is popular for its local and delicious food. Don’t miss the chance to taste the real flavour! Our clients will get a special discount in La Maddalena at “La Bocchetta” restaurant! If you are also planning to spend some time close to Olbia, don’t miss the opportunity to taste the real flavours of the […]

Dufour Cat 48 – Argo in SARDINIA

Amazing: a new generation of catamarans. Thanks to Dufour and Studio Felci. This is the perfect future boat for our new YACHT & HOTEL concept

Destinazioni: Cala Goloritzé

Sea and mountains unite harmoniously in a pearl of the Mediterranean, on the eastern coast of Sardinia, reachable via trekking in the Supramonte di Baunei. A landscape born from a fanciful reverie. In correspondence with Capo di Monte Santo, ten miles north of the Santa Maria Navarrese port, the rugged and rocky coastline overlooks the sea from […]

Prima Vista riding Sardinia waves!

Wanderlust – Gruissan Work

Under a sirocco sound our TEAM is preparing from yesterday the brand new Wanderlust, just arrived from La Rochelle Dufour Shipyard. On the Dufour 412 H464 all the usual quality controls must be carried out in addition to the installation of the UNDERWATER LIGHTS (new 2019 of the YiS signed fittings) and of the now […]

Night in Bonifacio

Check it out! How amazing our Dufour 56 Exclusive at night!!!

D412 Wanderlust – Gruissan WORK

WANDERLUST 2019 | DUFOUR 412 GRAND LARGE 12,35 M | 3 CABINS | 6 GUESTS GRUISSAN: Under a scirocco sound our TEAM is preparing from yesterday the brand new Wanderlust, just arrived from La Rochelle Dufour Shipyard. On the Dufour 412 H464 all the usual quality controls must be carried out in addition to the […]

YiS Shipyard: Working on ICE 52 RS

And this is March in Sardinia!

These shots were taken by our skipper who was bringing our new Dufour 56 Exclusive from Gruissan to home marina in Portsico! March 2019

Our team is leaving to set up the new Dufour 56!

An outstanding sailing yacht that pushes the boundaries of innovation This 17-meter yacht brilliantly marries refined design with remarkable innovations. It embodies the boldness of a pioneering project that has managed to keep the essence of a powerful yacht in a sailboat designed to provide the most intense sailing emotions. The Dufour Exclusive 56 sports […]