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.
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.