Patrick Sciacca

New York

Editor-in-Chief at Yachting Magazine

Editorial Director at Bonnier Corporation

Editor-In-Chief @YachtingMag

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Articles

Ferretti Yachts 670 Reviewed

2 weeks ago | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

Creating a yacht from scratch is challenging, but reimagining one of your own designs might be an even tougher task. That’s exactly what designer Filippo Salvetti did when he reinvented the Ferretti Yachts 670, which, coincidentally, was his first model for the Forli, Italy-based builder in 2019. One of the immediately noticeable and impactful changes is found in the hullside glass. Previously, there were three glass sections between the forepeak VIP stateroom and the amidships owner’s space.
Yachting’s Five-Minute Feature: Onboard the Pearl Yachts 82

2 months ago | worldnews.easybranches.com | Patrick Sciacca

Our sizable crew was jetting off Cannes, France, to wring out this builder’s 82-foot raised-pilothouse yacht, which fills out a four-model lineup ranging from 62 to 95 feet length overall. I found this yacht to be memorable for several reasons beyond By: Easy Branches MarineJan 26 2025 0 0 ViewsThe music was powerful and happy. The vibe was positive. It felt like a house party. Nearly 15 people milled about the Pearl 82’s flybridge, with room for a couple dozen more.
Pearl Yachts 82 Raised Pilothouse Reviewed

Jan 10, 2025 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

The music was powerful and happy. The vibe was positive. It felt like a house party. Nearly 15 people milled about the Pearl 82’s flybridge, with room for a couple dozen more. The area seemed large enough to accommodate a pickleball court. Maybe it is?
Storm Surge: A Firsthand Account

Oct 8, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

The author’s boat after being damaged from other boats landing on it during Superstorm Sandy’s storm surge. Patrick Sciacca I did everything right to save my boat, but when Superstorm Sandy’s historic storm surge rushed into the bays and canals of the South Shore of Long Island, New York, it wasn’t enough. I was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when my brother called me in late-October 2012 to discuss hauling our boat for Sandy.
Sabre 43 Salon Express Reviewed

Jul 12, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

The Florida-based couple explained to me that they were winding down from their full-time work lives. They had plans to spend more time cruising, but not down South. They have a part-time home in the Pine Tree State, but would soon leave their Sunshine State residence behind for a full-time life in New England.
Meet the Ferretti Yachts Infynito 80

Jul 2, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

Unique is a word that is easily overused, but when it comes to the overall aesthetic of the Ferretti Yachts Infynito 80, it’s an apropos descriptor. This is especially true when taking in the yacht’s forward section. Look closely. In lieu of the traditional open, sun-drenched foredeck, this motoryacht’s superstructure stretches over it, all the way to the near-plumb bow, creating a semi-open deck that benefits from breezes, provides unobstructed vistas, and offers some protection from the elements.
The Boundary Breaking wallywhy100

Jun 12, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

When Wally penned the wallywhy100—the smallest of the boatbuilder’s three-model why series, which also includes the wallywhy200 and wallywhy150—the goal was to create a vessel for those who like coupe-style yachts but want more performance and increased onboard comfort. The wallywhy100 aims to achieve its mission in a few ways, starting with a single-level, main-deck layout.
Tiara Yachts EX 54 Expands Series

May 13, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

The Tiara Yachts EX 54 adds a second model to the builder’s EX series, which started with the flagship EX 60. The trademark of this series is each yacht’s flexibility, which is especially evident in the cockpit. For entertainment-centric owners, the EX 54 has a lounge-module option with solid-surface countertops, a drawer-style refrigerator and an optional ice maker.
Meet The Italia Yachts Veloce 43

Apr 3, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

Italia yachts—a builder known for its high-performing sailing yachts—is entering the powerboat market with its 43 Veloce, which is set to debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “Athletic” is a word that comes to mind when taking in this vessel’s profile. A razorlike stem looks purpose-built to dice a seaway, while the ever-flowing, curved shape in the hullsides hints at the 43 Veloce’s performance potential.
Release Marine Launches 43 Gameboat

Feb 8, 2024 | yachtingmagazine.com | Patrick Sciacca

New Jersey-based Release Boatworks has launched Hull No. 1 of its 43 Gameboat. Aimed at the angling-enthusiast, the Release Boatworks 43 Gameboat has a 140-square-foot, dance-floor-size cockpit for big-fish battles. There’s also a tuna door with lift gate and four rod holders standard, so add a few more rod holders, a fighting chair and/or a rocket launcher, some outriggers, an optional tower and this boat is ready for the tournament circuit.