YACHTING NEWS

FRONT RUNNER 43 CAT: Debuting at FLIBS
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will spotlight the world debut of the new Front Runner 43' Catamaran (FR43 Cat). Building on the success of the 37' Cat launched at last year’s ...
Erik Haaland
October 31, 2024
The Italia Yachts 43 Veloce - A New Benchmark in Yachting
David Walters Yachts is excited to welcome the first Italia Yachts IY 43 Veloce to the United States this summer, the premiere model of an exhilarating new powerboat series designed to captivate and ...
Erik Haaland
May 08, 2024
Introducing the Italia Yachts IY43 Veloce
Italia Yachts takes another exciting step forward in the brand's evolution with the unveiling of the bold new Italia Yachts IY43 Veloce at this year's Miami International Boat Show. This latest ...
Erik Haaland
June 13, 2023
Exploring Italia Yachts: Introducing the 14.98
In the yachting world, one often is faced with choosing between modernity and comfort, racing and cruising. However, Italia's new 14.98 delivers all of the above for a yachting experience that ...
Erik Haaland
June 13, 2023
Italia Yachts Announces New Models at Fall Boat Shows
In amidst the excitement of the 14.98’s boat show debut the shipyard was proud to announce the development of two new models at the Genoa Boat Show. The first, dubbed the new 12.98, is a completely ...
Erik Haaland
June 13, 2023
Italia Yachts 14.98 - A Fast and Sexy Racer-Cruiser
The Italia 14.98 is a luxury sailing yacht that combines sophisticated design, Italian influence, and exceptional sailing abilities. Italia Yachts created the yacht to combine style and function in a ...
Erik Haaland
June 13, 2023
Seeking a Podium Finish? Which Italia Yacht is Right For You?
Optimal Options: The Italia 9.98 or 11.98? Each part of the 9.98 and 11.98 is meticulously crafted for optimal performance and ease of handling. However, there are a few differences that will appeal ...
Erik Haaland
June 13, 2023
The Unbeatable Quality of the Italia 12.98
The Unbeatable Quality of the Italia 12.98 As Italia releases its remodel of the perennially popular 12.98, we explore what makes this boat a fan favorite and the key differences you can expect in ...
Erik Haaland
June 13, 2023
Italia Yachts Announces New Models at Fall Boat Shows
In amidst the excitement of the 14.98’s boat show debut the shipyard was proud to announce the development of two new models at the Genoa Boat Show. The first, dubbed the new 12.98, is a completely ...
Erik Haaland
February 02, 2022
Italia Yachts USA Partners with Quantum Sails
Quantum Sails and Italia Yachts USA, exclusively represented by David Walters Yachts, are pleased to announce a partnership. The Italia Yachts and David Walters Yachts strategic partnership began in ...
Erik Haaland
December 23, 2021
Italia 11.98 'Cicero' Dominates in Port Stephen's Commodore's Cup
News from down under - IY Australia’s Mark Hellyer with his 11.98 ‘Cicero’ took 1st place in the Port Stephen’s Commodore’s Cup after three days of racing. ‘Cicero’ is fitted with the Axxon carbon ...
Erik Haaland
April 21, 2021
IY 13.98 'Artemis' takes 2nd in NASS Lighthouse Race
Jeff & Sarah Kennedy took delivery of 'Artemis' 12 months ago and with much anticipation took place in their first regatta with the 13.98 this past weekend. No strangers to competitive racing, ...
Erik Haaland
September 15, 2020
Italia 9.98 'DAS BOOT 3.0' Makes a Stunning Debut - Wins City of Annapolis Trophy
Newcomers to the Italia Yachts family made a splash on the Annapolis racing scene with their new IY9.98 Sport. 'Das Boot 3.0', a continued program by Jay & Cindy Muller from their past winning ...
Erik Haaland
August 12, 2020
The High-Performance Cruiser - The New Wave of the Traditional Racer/Cruiser
It has been said that when two sailboats are side by side an unofficial race is declared. You grip the helm a little tighter, tweak the jib trim a smidge and before you know it, you are racing. It is ...
Erik Haaland
April 23, 2020
The High-Performance Cruiser - The New Wave of the Traditional Racer/Cruiser
It has been said that when two sailboats are side by side an unofficial race is declared. You grip the helm a little tighter, tweak the jib trim a smidge and before you know it, you are racing. It is ...
Erik Haaland
April 23, 2020
Italia Yachts Spring 2020 Update
Italia Yachts continues to make impressive strides in the US market. Since's the introduction of Italia Yachts USA in partnership with David Walters Yachts at the beginning of 2019 the brand has ...
Erik Haaland
February 28, 2020
DWY at Boot Dusseldorf with Italia Yachts
Every winter boat shows occur through-out the US as anxious boaters awaiting warmer weather strive to beat cabin fever by attending shows in places like Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and others. The same ...
Erik Haaland
February 25, 2020
Italia 9.98 Sport CRUSHED IT at the Annapolis Y.C. Double Handed Distance Race
What an intense weekend and experience with AYCs Double Handed Distance Race. Not only did the club organize and execute a great event but David Walters Yachts had the opportunity to sponsor the ...
Erik Haaland
September 30, 2019
David Walters Yachts is Proud to Present the New ITALIA 14.98/50
Italia Yachts unveils its newest model; the Italia 14.98 / 50. Designed by Cossutti Yacht Design, the same designer responsible for the popular Italia 13.98 and the two-time ORC World Champion Italia ...
Erik Haaland
September 13, 2019
David Walters Yachts is Proud to Present the New ITALIA 14.98/50
Italia Yachts unveils its newest model; the Italia 14.98 / 50. Designed by Cossutti Yacht Design, the same designer responsible for the popular Italia 13.98 and the two-time ORC World Champion Italia ...
Erik Haaland
September 13, 2019
Italia Yachts 11.98 Dominates at ORC Worlds Event
Just months after being introduced, the Italia Yacht 11.98, the latest Sport model by Italia Yachts took home the bullet for the first event of the 2019 D-Mann ORC World Championship, a 126NM ...
Erik Haaland
June 05, 2019
A Look at the Tayana 48
Tayana 48 Review The Tayana 48 is unquestionably one of Bob Perry’s most successful production designs. Production on the model began in 1992 and has continued for going on 30 years. Tayana yachts ...
Erik Haaland
February 25, 2019
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