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With the heart of Italy’s shipbuilding hubs, Forte dei Marmi, as its stage, the third edition of TEDx Forte dei Marmi leaps onto the international scene on August 29. Held entirely on a beach, this one-of-a-kind event engages in thought-provoking discourses around the theme ‘Designing Timeless Beauty’. Echoing the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, key speakers weave together themes of sustainability, yachting, fashion, tourism, and Italy’s significant impact on them.
Renowned yacht designer Luca Dini, founder of LUCA DINI Design & Architecture, reveals insights into the convergence of yachting and architecture. This intriguing overlap has given birth to innovative, sustainable hybrid spaces, refining luxury, both ashore and afloat.
With a notable variety of smaller and sometimes older vessels, the upcoming Rolex Fastnet Race presents an exciting arena for the IRC Three class. Its propensity for fierce competition has even crowned the overall winner in two of its last six renditions. This year promises to be no exception, rousing great anticipation among sailing enthusiasts worldwide.
In an awe-inspiring display of diversity, this edition will feature an impressive 93 boats across 29 different yacht designs. Participants range from small offshore raceboats, including Dehler 30 and Sun Fast 30 models, to larger vessels like the 50ft cutter Gemervescence and the vintage Nicholson 55, Quailo III.