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From left, Paolo Duò, president of Vittoria Yachts, CEO Michele
by Samuela Urbini
Zorzenon and Sergio Cutolo, founder of Hydro Tec and designer of the new models by the recently-established pleasure sailing division of Cantiere Navale Vittoria
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The launch of the Vittoria Yachts division has enabled the Cantiere Navale Vittoria to widen the range of yachts built by the yard. The company, with the Duò family at the helm for 95 years, has extensive experience in the military and commercial sectors. Its first two pleasure yachts, designed by Sergio Cutolo, will be available in 2024
V
ittoria Yachts was founded in 2020 with the aim of building yachts and luxury craft based on impeccably precise construction, and now,
with the wind in its sails, it seems set to become a great success. Vittoria Yachts can draw on the extensive experience offered by its parent company, the Cantiere Navale Vittoria, founded in in Adria (Ro) in 1927 by Luigi Duò and still led by members of the same family, with company president Paolo Duò at the helm. The yard is backed by some impressive numbers - a 95year history, 900 craft built and an impressive store of technical know-how and experience. The very first craft were wooden cargo and fishing boats. The company’s portfolio then developed to include vessels built of steel,
Some photos telling the story of the Cantiere Navale Vittoria, founded in
aluminium and other alloys, with a special emphasis on
1927 by Luigi Duò. Top, left, the launch of the Manuel in the 1960’s. Right,
orders from the Navy and Coastguard in Italy and other
Adelmo Duò, second generation of the family at the helm of the company,
countries throughout the world.
also in the 1960’s. Above, a group photo in 1955
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The Cantiere Navale Vittoria has extensive experience in the construction of craft for the Financial Police, with an example above. Right, the profile of Veloce, a 32-metre yacht with a vertical bow, aluminium hull and generous open spaces. Opposite page, top, a rendering of Veloce under way, and below, the upper deck swimming pool and owner’s suite on the forward main deck
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The yard amassed a valuable store of expertise in the development
is a fast yacht, as its name implies”, says Michele Zorzenon, CEO
and production of fast patrol boats, landing craft and tugs from
of Vittoria Yachts. “It’s the perfect embodiment of our spirit – we
15 to 70/90 metres in length as well as affordable passenger craft.
specialise in this type of craft, efficient, innovative, suitable for
All these were for clients with special requirements demanding
pleasure sailing and cruising. It’s a typical Mediterranean yacht,
flexibility and technical know-how, qualities that are typical of
fast, with generous open spaces and a large owner’s cabin on the
the Cantiere Vittoria and its people. The yard takes great pride
main deck. Its vertical bow harmoniously complements the hull
its workforce, whose members were also retained to handle yacht
lines. It offers the same speed as a fibreglass craft (20 knots),
production. The first two pleasure lines to be presented are the
with the advantage of being an aluminium build”. It also has a
Veloce 32 Rph (32 metres) and Bow Sprit (54 metres). “Veloce
pleasant alfresco dining area, entertainment spaces in the living
area and a swimming pool. The leathers in the interiors are by
the beach club area, the second pool on the upper bridge and the
Poltrona Frau. It’s currently under construction on spec, and is
“crow’s nest”, a platform above the hard top that provides an all-
scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2024.
round view. Work on the Bow Sprit is set to finish in late 2024.
“Bow Sprit, though, is an explorer yacht with all that type’s safety
Both yachts were designed in partnership with Hydro Tec, the
and robustness, qualities that derive from our roots in commercial
studio led by Sergio Cutolo. Both models are under construction
and military craft”, Zorzenon continues. It takes its name from
but the yard has left plenty of space for customisation. “This
its bowsprit, a development of the feature on old sailing ships,
is a crucial element for us”, says Zorzenon. “We don’t make
and it’s a characteristic element of the exterior design alongside
series-built yachts – everything can be modified, even within a
several other details like the large aft swimming pool, the hub of
pre-existing design. We also offer the opportunity to create a full
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custom yacht”. Like the 42-metre model currently being designed
Top, the Bow Sprit, the first Explorer by the Vittoria
for a client, with high performance and helipad. The company’s
Yachts yard, 45 meters in length and designed for long
expanding operations are supported by its increasing physical
voyages. She can also handle cold, icy waters as her
presence – by the end of 2022 should see the completion of work
hull is strengthened with an ice belt. Her prow sports
on new production centre in Monfalcone, in the Friuli Venezia
the distinctive bowsprit from which she takes her name.
Giulia region, with direct access to the sea. This will also be
Above, left, the spacious beach club aft with swimming
the location of the welcome centre for clients and brokers and a
pool and loungers. There is a second pool located in a
storage facility.
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scenic position on the sundeck (above, right)