Monaco Classic Week

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Power boats

The mahogany motorboat races, with a special mention for the iconic Riva models, add an incomparable touch of glamour and elegance to the Monaco Classic Week. These magnificent boats, produced mainly in the 1950s, are a reflection of a golden era of yachting, where the combination of refined design and high-level performance was at its peak. Mahogany canoes, particularly the famous Riva, are renowned for their unmatched beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. Mahogany wood, with its rich hues and polished finishes, gives each boat a luxurious and timeless appearance. These vessels are not only admired for their elegant appearance but also for their exceptional performance on the water. Designed to offer smooth and fast navigation, these boats embody the quintessence of classic yachting, combining style and efficiency. During the races, these wooden motorboats become moving works of art, offering a fascinating visual spectacle that captures the attention of all spectators. Their gleaming hulls, sculpted with artisanal precision, glide gracefully through the waves, reminiscent of the golden age of yachting when every detail was carefully crafted to combine performance and aesthetics. The sound of the engine, mixed with the gentle lapping of the water, creates an enchanting symphony that evokes nostalgic memories of the 1950s, when these boats were at the forefront of maritime technology.

Power boats

The elegant lines and polished mahogany finishes of these boats captivate spectators, while their powerful engines demonstrate unparalleled technical prowess. Participating in a boat race at the Monaco Classic Week is to relive an era where style and speed went hand in hand, and where every outing at sea was a celebration of elegance and innovation. These boats are not just symbols of luxury, but also true floating works of art, cherished by collectors and boating enthusiasts.

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Monaco Classic Week

When Carlo Riva, the “Ingegnere di Sarnico”, sketched out his first models in the late 1930s, he could not have foreseen his boat yard’s fabulous history as one that was destined to revolutionise yachting. The mahogany runabouts of the 1950s, with their gleaming varnish and chrome, captivated a generation and remain today a benchmark of beauty, excellence and performance. In collaboration with Monaco Boat Service, Riva’s Exclusive Dealer, nigh-on 50 Rivas will come together, including Lipicar IV, Carlo Riva’s personal Aquarama named after his three daughters, Lia, Pia and Carla.

Monaco Classic Week