
ITALIA 12.98 "VELOCE" - MASSIVE SAVINGS | IRC & ORC COMPETITIVE | OFFSHORE-PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Launched in October 2025 and presented in near-new condition, this Italia 12.98 Veloce is offered at $1,150,000 - a substantial $178,127 saving compared to a new order today.
If you've been waiting for a modern performance yacht that delivers genuine offshore capability, Italian design excellence, and strong rating competitiveness, this is an exceptional opportunity.
The Italia 12.98 Veloce is not a compromise boat - it's a purpose-built modern performance yacht designed to reward good trimming, sail fast in a wide range of conditions, and remain stable and predictable offshore.
This yacht has been tried and tested offshore, offering confidence for serious coastal and offshore racing while still retaining the comfort and refinement expected from Italia Yachts.
Competitive under both IRC & ORC ratings.
This Italia 12.98 Veloce was nominated for the European Yacht of the Year in the Performance Cruiser category -- a globally recognised accolade that places it among the most respected yachts in its class.
A key advantage of the Italia 12.98 Veloce is that it is widely regarded as a yacht that is genuinely competitive under both IRC and ORC, making it a rare "do it all" platform for owners who want:
o Club and offshore racing
o Regatta weeks
o Coastal passage making
o A yacht that performs on the water and on the rating sheet
This yacht is equipped with a top-of-the-line sail inventory from OneSails Italy - widely recognised as experts within the Italia brand and performance sailing world.
The wardrobe is extensive, versatile, and clearly built with offshore and regatta performance in mind.
Upwind
o Main - 63m²
o J1.5 - 52m²
o J2.5 - 50m²
o J4 - 43m²
o Storm Jib - 17m²
o Trysail - 15m²
Downwind
o MH Zero - 129m²
o A1.5 - 195m²
o A2+ - 205m²
o A5 - 170m²
o Spin Staysail - 51m²
o Jib Staysail - 17m²
This yacht has been specified with an exceptional performance rig and deck package including:
o Axxon Carbon Mast & Carbon Boom
o Hydraulic height adjustment
o Rod rigging
o Racing bowsprit (1.6m) with Dyneema bobstay
o Carbon spinnaker pole
o Upgraded lines, sheets and halyards, with Racing Dyneema Protech 99
o Mainsail traveller system
High-End Deck Hardware
o 2x Harken 46.2 (including 1 electric)
o 2x Harken 60.2
o 2x Harken 50.2
B&G Performance Electronics
o B&G V60B VHF with AIS
o B&G Hercules with 3x H5000 displays
o B&G H5000 autopilot with remote control
The ideal yacht for
o Owners wanting a modern, offshore-capable racer-cruiser
o Serious regatta and race week campaigns
o IRC and ORC racing
o Fast coastal cruising with true performance DNA
o Buyers wanting a yacht that feels modern, light, and responsive
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Contact Performance Cruising Yachts today for full specifications, inventory, and inspection arrangements.