Umberto Felci

Umberto Felci (born 1963, Milan) is one of the world’s most prolific and acclaimed naval architects, renowned for blending high-performance racing DNA with luxury cruising comfort in over 100 production and custom yacht designs since founding Felci Yacht Design in 1991. With a background in aerospace engineering and a lifelong passion for sailing, Felci’s studio in Fano, Italy, has shaped modern yachting through long-term partnerships with top builders like Dufour, Ice Yachts, Mylius, and Grand Soleil.