quick recap tells us that the yard was founded in 1963 by Francesco del Carlo who was still working at the yard right up until the day before he died, at the age of 87, seven years ago. The yard is now run by Francesco’s sons Guido (who runs the classic boat restorations) and Marco (who manages the slipway and the commercial work). Once again, on this visit I was accompanied by Enrico Zaccagni – yachting historian and experienced restoration
