Negli anni ’80 l’Italia scopre un nuovo mito: l’offshore. Motoscafi che filano a 170 km/h all’ora, guidati da imprenditori spavaldi e circondati da principesse e champagne, nella corsa più esagerata del decennio. Adrenalina, fama, lussi e tragedie.
Offshore Mania: l’epopea di uno sport diventato simbolo dell’epoca yuppie.
Letto da Germano Lanzoni.
Prodotto da Riccardo Fabbiani.
Realizzato da BOATS: Matteo Liuzzi, Niccolò Martin, Fabio Ragazzo.
This episode explores the end of offshore drilling's golden age after a tragic event, highlighting the shift towards prioritizing technique and safety over excessive profits, marking the legacy of an Italian dream.
23 Jun 2025
Episodio 5. In alto mare
Giovanna Repossi advocates for safety in offshore racing after a major accident in 1987, while young racer Damiano Spelta emerges as a promising talent.
16 Jun 2025
Episodio 4. Boys
Journalists Claudia Peroni and Riccardo Romani describe the explosive offshore racing scene of 1985, highlighting its glamour, competition, and the prominent figures involved in this interview episode.
16 Jun 2025
Episodio 3. Vamos a la playa
This episode explores the high-stakes world of offshore racing, where competitors push their limits in iconic races like Viareggio–Bastia–Viareggio and the Giro d’Inghilterra, risking everything for legendary status.
9 Jun 2025
Episodio 2. E noi che siamo gente di pianura
Renato Della Valle, a Milanese entrepreneur, revolutionizes offshore racing in 1981 with his passion and resources, transforming it into a popular and competitive sport where non-professional drivers can achieve victory; this is an interview.
9 Jun 2025
Episodio 1. Vita spericolata
This episode explores the high-stakes world of offshore powerboat racing in the 1980s, highlighting the intense competition between the USA and Italy.
6 Jun 2025
Trailer
This trailer introduces the "Offshore Mania" podcast, which explores Italy's 1980s offshore powerboat racing craze, highlighting the era's adrenaline, fame, luxury, and tragedies.
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