Direct from the owner - Italia Yachts 11.98, delivered 2023, based in Antibes and ready to race and cruise. ACT FAST - from April 2026 Cassis returns to the regatta circuit and will be off the market!
Bellissima version but full racing equipment and regatta-proven yet perfect for family cruising. Full racing sails (main, 3 jibs, Code 0, 3 asymmetrical spinnakers). Excellent condition, direct from first owner. Asking €299.500.
Exceptional Italia Yachts 11.98 Cassis, delivered new in 2023 and based in Antibes, Côte d’Azur.
The Italia Yachts 11.98 is indeed a reference in the sailing world, brilliantly combining performance and comfort. A true cruiser-racer: a proven ORC-winning racer that combines speed, balance, and elegance and a fast and easy to handle cruiser and daysailer - refined and comfortable for your family cruises. A beauty from the outside and a showcase of Italian design inside.
Cassis with the Bellissima finish and numerous options, allows for both family cruising and a racing program throughout the year. This boat has been very well maintained by the owner and the Italia Yachts distributor Sailing Stream.
Here are some highlights of the boat:
• Sleek and modern lines: Its clean and sporty lines give it a dynamic and elegant look, while being perfectly balanced for pleasant sailing. Teak cockpit. 2 carbon steering wheels.
• Comfort on board: Despite its race-oriented performance, the Italia Yachts 11.98 does not neglect comfort on board. The interior fittings are neat and functional, offering a friendly living space for crews. Bellissima leather interior, indirect LED lighting
• Speed and performance: Thanks to its hull and deck constructed in sandwich using vinylester resins with unidirectional, biaxial fibers and PVC foams of different densities, and its laminated structural hull frame with unidirectional carbon reinforcement and its high-performance rigging, this sailboat achieves impressive speeds and offers unique gliding sensations. It excels in regattas and will satisfy the most demanding sailors. Its high-performance hull and optimized rigging make it a formidable competitor in regattas. It regularly appears on the podiums of the biggest competitions.
• Ease of maneuvering: The sail plan is well balanced, making maneuvers easy, even with a reduced crew. The boat is also very responsive at the helm, providing intense sailing pleasure. Fully battened main with removable lazy jacks and lazy bag for ease of handling.
• Quality of construction: The Italia Yachts 11.98 is built with high-quality materials and benefits from careful finishing, ensuring great reliability and a long lifespan.
• Single owner since delivery: used exclusively for Mediterranean regattas with team_cassis and family day sailing. Never slept on board – the interior is virtually unused. In the last 3 years Cassis participated in the Mediterranean regatta classics like the Voiles de St. Tropez and the Loro Piana Giraglia with a crew of 9.
• Full racing inventory included: All sails Force 12 - Kevlar fully battened mainsail, J1 with battens – non furling, J2 furling, J3 furling, Code Zero, 3 asymmetric spinnakers (2×A2 140 sqm, 1×A4 120 sqm). ORC keel and bowsprit, IRC measured certificate, ORC and Osiris rating, folding propeller with 2 blades, racing antifouling, B&G Zeus racing computer, 3 repeaters at mast. Jib furler can be easily removed for racing with changing sales and cruising with furler.
• Full summer cruising equipment: Teak cockpit, removable teak cockpit table, foldable bathing platform, lazy bag with zip on sun-cover over the whole boom, sprayhood, cockpit shower, two fridges, cockpit light, cockpit cushions
• Visible in Antibes - its home port
• Direct from owner: Discuss your plans with the owner and team captain of team_cassis to see if Cassis is the right boat for you and your program
• Ready to race and cruise in 2026: Meticulously maintained and fully prepared for the 2026 season – ready to race or cruise the Mediterranean immediately.
In summary:
The Italia Yachts 11.98 is a versatile sailboat that will appeal to racing enthusiasts looking for performance, while also offering appreciable sailing comfort for family or friends cruising. Its Italian design, elegance, and marine qualities make it an essential choice for discerning sailors.
Bellissima version but full racing equipment and regatta proven. Meticulously maintained and fully prepared for the 2026 season – ready to race or cruise the Mediterranean immediately.
• Model: Italia Yachts 11.98 Bellissima Cassis (2023) • Location: Antibes, France • Price: €349,000 (VAT paid) • Rig: 9/10 fractional, ORC keel and bowsprit • Engine: Volvo Penta D1-30 (30 HP), 270 hours • Cabins: 3 | Berths: 6 | Head: 1 • Contact: Owner direct – viewing by appointment in Antibes
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For more information, I invite you to contact me – I will be happy to answer your questions!
Italia Yachts 11.98 Cassis (2023) – Bellissima, prestazioni e comfort.
Barca eccezionalmente mantenuta, visibile ad Antibes. Un vero cruiser–racer, veloce e bilanciato, vincente in ORC e al tempo stesso comodo per crociere familiari. Linee moderne, pozzetto in teak, doppia ruota in carbonio e interni Bellissima quasi inutilizzati. Scafo sandwich ad alte prestazioni, rig 9/10, manovre facili anche con equipaggio ridotto. Unico proprietario; usata per regate mediterranee e uscite giornaliere. Pronta per la stagione 2026.
Dotazioni principali: – Vasto set racing Force 12 (main full batten, J1–J3, Code 0, 3 asimmetrici), bompresso ORC, certificati ORC/IRC, elettronica B&G. – Equipaggiamento crociera: pozzetto teak, tavolo removibile, piattaforma bagno, lazy bag, sprayhood, cuscineria, 2 frigoriferi. – Motore Volvo D1-30, 270 h. 3 cabine, 6 posti letto. Prezzo: €349.000 (IVA pagata) – direttamente dal proprietario, visita su appuntamento ad Antibes.
