Itama is inviting visitors to inspect the Itama 54 at Porto Carlo Riva in Rapallo on two October weekends, giving prospective owners a more focused opportunity to experience the open yacht outside the crowded major-boat-show environment. The official Itama Live Days autumn programme runs from 9 to 11 October and again from 16 to 18 October 2026. These are scheduled visits; the yard's invitation is not a claim about a new launch or a sale.
Two appointment windows in Liguria
The location is part of the appeal. Rapallo provides a natural setting for considering a Mediterranean open yacht, where cockpit access, shade, boarding and day-to-day use are more important than a dramatic display stand. The programme identifies one model for visitors to discover: the Itama 54. It does not promise that the brand's entire current range will be available, nor does it confirm open public sea trials.
Anyone planning a visit should arrange an appointment and ask in advance whether a static inspection or demonstration is available. That distinction makes a material difference when travelling to assess a particular purchase.
The 54's position in the Itama range
At 16.44 metres according to Luxury Yacht Guide's current model information, the Itama 54 occupies the middle of the brand's sub-24-metre open-yacht range. It is above the 13.82-metre 45RS and below the 19.03-metre 62RS, the updated 70 and the 75. This makes it a relevant comparison point for buyers who want more cruising accommodation than an entry-level open yacht without moving into a much larger berthing and operating footprint.
The defining attraction is the low-profile open-yacht layout. For Mediterranean cruising, a large cockpit and accessible outdoor seating can become the centre of onboard life. The trade-off is exposure: guests will still want to investigate weather protection, usable shade, movement between cockpit and accommodation, and the practicality of preparing food during a weekend aboard.
What to inspect rather than assuming
A private viewing is a chance to assess details a brochure cannot resolve. Buyers can walk the route from the quay to the cockpit and down to the cabins, check how the helm sightlines work while seated and standing, and consider how many guests can use the outside areas without impeding movement. Storage provision for luggage, fenders and wet swimming gear is another practical test.
Owners expecting to travel regularly should discuss engine configurations, service access, stabilisation choices and local support arrangements with the representative. Any performance or running-cost figures should be tied to the actual configuration rather than taken as universal.
A post-show opportunity
The Rapallo dates follow the busy Cannes and Genoa season, giving Itama a quieter setting for conversations with people specifically interested in the 54. The central news is the availability of two confirmed visit periods, not a fresh premiere. For the 12–23.99-metre market, the event is useful because it places attention back on day-to-day suitability and ownership questions after the rush of autumn launches.
