Piloda Yachting presents Ad Astra 60 at Cannes 2025: timeless Italian design with a Mediterranean spirit
Cannes – Piloda Yachting presents Ad Astra 60, its contemporary interpretation of the classic Down East yacht, developed in collaboration with naval architect and designer Francesco Guida. Created to stand apart in an increasingly uniform market, the yacht combines timeless elegance, intelligent functionality and attention to detail, with a design philosophy focused on authentic enjoyment of life at sea.
Piloda Yachting: beyond refit, a lifecycle approach to yacht management
Naples / Torre Annunziata / Brindisi – Piloda Yachting is expanding the traditional concept of refit through an integrated model combining shipyard infrastructure, engineering expertise and strategic technical consultancy. The objective is to support yacht and superyacht owners throughout the vessel’s lifecycle, helping preserve operational efficiency, safety and long-term asset value while planning investments and maintenance beyond individual interventions.
Launch of the Matteo Caracciolini Training Ship
On May 2024, the Matteo Caracciolini training ship was launched after seven years of restoration work by the "Scugnizzi a Vela" project, a social initiative focused on integrating at-risk youth in Naples. The project, born from a partnership between the Italian Navy and the Juvenile Justice Department, aims to teach valuable maritime skills to young people through the restoration of historic wooden vessels.