A MODERN CLASSIC FOR A NEW ERA In 1842, Pietro Riva opened a boatyard at Sarnico, on the shore of Italy's Lago d'Iseo. A century later, his descendants were turning out the varnished mahogany runabouts that made the name a byword for glamour. When Riva introduced a 27-foot day boat in 2011, it was named for the lake. The message was...
A CULTURAL ICON BEYOND BOATING Introduced in 1962 by Carlo Riva, the Riva Aquarama is widely regarded as the most iconic pleasure craft ever built, helping define modern luxury yachting. The Aquarama was the vision of Carlo Riva, representing the fourth generation of his family to lead the Riva boatyard on Italy’s Lake Iseo. Inspired by the panoramic Cinerama movie screens of...
Built in 1924 and designed by the legendary naval architect George Crouch, Baby Bootlegger remains one of the most celebrated powerboats ever constructed. Nearly a century after her debut, she continues to represent the height of the Roaring Twenties’ fascination with speed, engineering innovation, and unmistakable style. More than a racing machine, she is a symbol of an era when...
Few sailing yachts have achieved the legendary status of the Concordia yawl. More than simply a successful design, the Concordia represents an ideal—a rare balance of beauty, performance, craftsmanship, and practicality that has captivated sailors for generations. Elegant enough to command attention in any harbor, yet capable enough to undertake serious offshore passages, the graceful 39-foot yawl embodies the very...
Aphrodite represents an era when speed, elegance, and craftsmanship were expected to coexist without compromise. Built in 1937 by the renowned Purdy Boat Company of Port Washington, New York, the 74-foot commuter yacht remains one of the defining examples of the American commuter style—a unique category of yacht created to transport wealthy owners quickly and comfortably between city business and...