Perini Navi is the world leader in the design and build of superyachts, with 61 yachts launched to date, including 58 sailing yachts and three motoryachts. Perini Navi was founded in 1983 by Fabio Perini whose vision was to revolutionise sail furling and control systems. Perini Navi hulls and super structures are built at Perini Navi Istanbul in Yildiz (Turkey), while Perini Navi USA, in Newport (RI), manages charter and brokerage activities. In 2007, Perini Navi entered the motoryacht sector, with the acquisition of the historic brand Picchiotti which includes the state of the art yard in La Spezia (Italy) which focuses on motoryacht builds and refits.