13 SEPTEMBER 2025
The charm of classic yachting and the excellence of hospitality come together once again in the splendid setting of Villa d’Este for the 2025 edition of “Villa d’Este Style – Vintage Yachting,” scheduled for Saturday, September 13.
Villa d’Este, in collaboration with ASDEC and the Museo della Barca Lariana, will host a gathering of classic boats that celebrates not only their beauty and history, but also the passion and dedication of the owners who embody and pass on the authentic spirit of this event, inspired by Gabriele D’Annunzio’s love for the lake.
This year, Villa d’Este Style – Vintage Yachting will introduce a renewed historical and exhibition format: a selection of unique boats from the Museo della Barca Lariana will be temporarily displayed in the gardens of Villa d’Este, offering guests a rare opportunity to admire true masterpieces of vintage boating and laying the foundation for the future evolution of the event into a concours-style format.
Boats in the gardens of Villa d’Este:
The event pays tribute to the timeless elegance of motorboats with over 30 years of history — true icons of nautical design. The exhibition will be enriched by a cultural and historical itinerary, curated in collaboration with the museum, aiming to promote the heritage and tradition of vintage boating. Throughout the day, ASDEC’s jury and the technical-scientific committee of the Museo della Barca Lariana will present special awards to outstanding boats, their stories, and the expertise of their owners. This is an unmissable event for enthusiasts, collectors, and lovers of refined lifestyle, set in a unique context where tradition, beauty, and culture come together on the shores of Lake Como.
Villa d’Este Style – Vintage Yachting: Event Schedule
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Meeting in the center of the lake (near Villa Serbelloni) with pilot boat for transfer to Villa d’Este
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Arrival at Villa d’Este and welcome cocktail
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Visit to the boats on display in the gardens of Villa d’Este with a curated historical and cultural exhibition
12:30 pm– 1:30 pm: Lunch and short speech by the organizers
2:00 pm: Award Ceremony — The expert jury from ASDEC and the Museo Barca Lariana committee will present special prizes
3:00 pm: Farewell, thanks, and return at guests’ leisure
Participation fee: €150 per person, including lunch at the Grill Restaurant of Villa d’Este, boat exhibition access, and a short sailing experience. It will be possible following an assessment of the general weather conditions and the availability of the boats.
Children under 12 benefit from a 50% discount.
To participate with a vintage boat, please contact ASDEC at segreteria@asdec.it
For more information and reservations, please call +39 031 348701 or email marketing@villadeste.it
