Genoa hosted today the official launch of Maccaferri Futura
The revolutionary sailing project born from the collaboration between the young oceanic talent Luca Rosetti and Officine Maccaferri, a global leader in civil and environmental engineering, its official launch in Genoa.
The event, moderated by Giovanni Bruno from Sky Sport and enriched by the presence of Giulia Fava, sailor of Luna Rossa and winner of the Puig Women’s America’s Cup 2024, brought together the team, technical and scientific partners, and the top management of Officine Maccaferri, represented by President Sergio Iasi and CEO Stefano Susani.
A project that combines sport, technology, and sustainability
“Maccaferri Futura is the natural evolution of our DNA: innovation, sustainability, and technology at the service of a greater value,” explained Sergio Iasi. “This project embodies our values and our commitment to a more responsible future towards the environment.”
Luca Rosetti, winner of the Mini Transat 2023, recounted the genesis of this next-generation boat, built by the Sangiorgio Marine shipyard with a design by Guelfi and D’Angeli:
“Maccaferri Futura is a boat that goes beyond mere competition. Fast, light, and sustainable, it also represents a research platform to monitor the health of our oceans. Bringing such an important message to the race is a great responsibility for me.”
Edoardo Bianchi, CEO of Sangiorgio Marine, emphasized the importance of this new Evolution version of the Musa 40:
“With Maccaferri Futura, we further optimized an already successful project, thanks to technical modifications that improve performance and versatility. Luca Rosetti is the ideal partner to push this boat to the maximum.”
To conclude, Stefano Susani reiterated the Group’s philosophy:
“With Luca, we share values and vision. For over 140 years, we have been innovating to protect the environment and communities. Maccaferri Futura is an important step towards a more sustainable future.”
Ready for the debut in the Mediterranean
The sporting baptism of Maccaferri Futura is set for May 19, with the Paprec 600 Saint-Tropez regatta, a 600-mile challenge through the most fascinating waters of the western Mediterranean. In double-handed with Rosetti, boat captain Yaël Poupon will face the competition, testing the boat in real conditions against the best European skippers.
After this trial, the team will move to Lorient, in Brittany, to tackle the next stages of the international Class 40 circuit.
