/ TAG Boating

Young Norwegian boat designer Sophi Horne’s radical design, the “RaceBird,” not only breaks the mold of what a powerboat should look like, it could also set a precedent for future through-the-water propulsion.

“Inevitably, anyone using traditional composite materials is going to have to look at the environmentally superior alternatives. There will be a tipping point and one day…hopefully soon…flax and natural epoxies will be everywhere.”

As Azimut Benetti celebrates its 50th year, Giovanna Vitelli talks 330-foot “gigayachts,” design trends and how she brought yacht design into her home.