Solleone biography

A passion for craftsmanship runs in the Ferragamo family. Just as Leonardo Ferragamo’s father, Salvatore, found his calling in creating luxury footwear that would spawn a multi-generational empire, the shoemaker’s son is driven, among other things, by an insatiable appetite for sailing.

Solleone is the newest of Leonardo Ferragamo’s seven yachts made by Nautor’s Swan, the Finnish yard that has been building luxury yachts since the late 1960s (Leonardo has had a controlling interest in the company since 1998).

Built on a Swan 115-001 S, the 115-foot superyacht is named for Leonardo’s two eldest children, Maria Sole and Edoardo. The ship’s hull, as well as its mast and rudder, is made of high-grade carbon, which help to contribute to a sailing displacement of about 94 tons.

A lifting keel adjusts from less than six feet to more than 11 feet, allowing the yacht to sail from shallow to deep waters