Sailing Fast & Fun - First 53 | Luxury sailing yacht | School cruise | Sardinia

THE BOAT

Designed by Biscontini Yacht design, First 53 represents a new point of reference as a fast and luxury cruising sailboat and responds to the requests of the most demanding owners by offering emotions at the helm, speed and a comfortable life on board at mooring.

A happy combination of classic and modern lines, with a straight and thin bow that offers ample space and a beam of 5 meters that enlarges the stern area, this vessel guarantees excellent marine behavior. The cockpit has been carefully designed so that nothing hinders the passage towards the bow, with maneuvers near the double wheelhouse and convenient access to the gangways, while near the companionway the space is entirely dedicated to relaxation. The slender deckhouse and flush deck give the vessel a refined and modern style at the same time. Thanks to the powerful, perfectly maneuverable sail plan with small crew, a high-end mast and equipment, the boat fully represents the new era of the First range.

INTERNAL DESIGN

Designer Lorenzo Argento aimed for classic style interiors, with a great return to laminated wood, noble materials and fine finishes, on a background of lacquered bulkheads and teak floors. Anti-roll and handrails as well as various well-thought-out stowage areas complete the set-up which has three double cabins and two bathrooms, as well as a separate cabin for the crew. The separation between the lounge/relaxation corner furnished with a large sofa and a coffee table and the kitchen equipped with a table for eating represents one of the main innovations and the whole is bright, ventilated and communicates easily with the outside.

COCKPIT

Fluidity of movement is guaranteed both between the wheelhouses and in the arrangement of the maneuvering winches, and for access to the deck. The opening transom transforms into a bathing platform, revealing a garage that can easily accommodate a 2.40 m tender.

THRILLING EMOTIONS

To offer the maximum in terms of emotions at the helm, balance under sail and weight balance were carefully studied during the conception of the boat. The center of buoyancy, for example, is aligned with the center of the sail. Straight and wide bow, stern beam, draft of 2.50 m or 3 m (with lead bulb), double rudder blades allow you to perfectly control this lively hull: the First 53 has all the credentials for a hull that sails miles at full speed.

BOAT ALWAYS CONNECTED

The Seanapps mobile application and its on-board unit allow you to monitor the status of the various boat systems (battery, fuel and water tank levels, planning of maintenance operations) from your smartphone, as well as plan the own itineraries or take stock of navigation.

Giorgio Grassi 

Professional skipper, qualified racer, team manager for award-winning boats in national and international championships, nautical designer and expert in ORC and IRC ratings. He combines exceptional technical skills with notable methodological-didactic skills, gained in over 30 teaching sessions in sports disciplines. Always passionate about sailing, he knows how to ignite enthusiasm and the desire to learn, transforming every training course into a unique and compelling experience.
Creator and organizer of Mondovela Skipper Training, he selects and coordinates our team of nautical trainers, proposing from this year the collaboration with Ryanda, identified among the best schools in the current sector panorama.

Susanne Beyer

She began sailing and taking sailing courses as a child, and then made it a profession by embarking on owner-owned sailing boats. After experiences as a sailor and second in the regatta, transfer and construction circuits, at the age of 24 he took command of the yacht Tirrenia II, a vintage vessel from 1914. At the same time as embarking as Commander, he continued his theoretical and practical preparation, graduating from 'Nautical Institute of Genoa and sailing in the Mediterranean and the Ocean. In 2008 she began preparing for the Mini650 campaign to participate in the Transat 2011, with her Pogo 2 'Penelope'. She also has a book and a podcast on sailing under her belt. In the meantime, you started the Ryanda project by offering high-level training courses.

Max Nitto

His relationship with boats began as a child, first dinghies and family cruises, then the open sea and the desire to transform that passion into a profession. He began as a sailing instructor for various schools in the Mediterranean and continued with charters and seasons in the Caribbean, up to the first actual embarkations. As a sailor first and then as a Commander, after having obtained the Italian and RYA qualifications, he covered tens of thousands of miles between the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Atlantic, Pacific and Indian, and in the meantime he trained crews and managed restoration projects, sailing schools and other activities related to the sea and the nautical world. Nautical consultant for shipowners and crew trainer, he is co-founder of the Ryanda project, where he makes the skills acquired over the years available.