Forget the usual hotel buffet
How many times have you been to a networking aperitif in an anonymous hotel room, with lukewarm finger food and generic background music? And how many real contacts did those events actually generate?
Now picture the same aperitif, but on a yacht at sunset, with the Romagna coast sliding past on the horizon, chilled prosecco and a select group of professionals. Which of the two produces genuine conversation?
Why networking on a boat works
The "shared space" effect
On a boat you cannot slip out to the lobby to check your email. You are present, and so is everyone else. That creates deeper conversations and more genuine connections than any traditional cocktail party.
The natural quality filter
An aperitif on a boat attracts a certain kind of professional: curious, open, willing to step outside their comfort zone. Precisely the kind of person you want to do business with.
The memorability factor
Nobody remembers the networking evening at the hotel. Everybody remembers the aperitif on a yacht at sunset. And when someone remembers you, they call you back.
Available formats
- 🥂 Business Aperitivo (2.5h, 8-12 people) — informal networking at sunset. From €400
- 🤝 B2B Connect (3h, 15-25 people, multi-boat) — structured speed networking across two boats. From €1,200
- 🏢 Association Event (3-4h, 20-40 people) — for trade associations and business clubs. Tailored quote
Ideal for
- 🏛️ Confindustria Romagna and regional trade associations
- 👔 Business clubs and BNI chapters
- 🏢 Small and medium enterprises looking to strengthen key client relationships
- 📊 Professional firms (accountants, lawyers, consultants)
What every event includes
- ✅ Yacht with a professional skipper
- ✅ Full aperitif (prosecco, spritz, Romagna charcuterie board)
- ✅ Fuel and insurance
- ✅ Dedicated logistical coordination
Organise your next event
Contact us for a tailored quote. We handle everything — from logistics to catering.
📞 +39 351 977 5354 — 📧 enrico@yachtme.it
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