The ALPA shipyard (Azienda Lavorazioni Plastiche Affini) was founded in 1956 in Fiesco-Offanengo, in the Province of Cremona, by Danilo Cattadori and undoubtedly represents a milestone in the history of Italian boating and the heart of the popular sailing years of the 60s and 70s. A shipyard of the highest production lineage and revolutionary for its time. In fact, ALPA was among the first shipyards in Europe to introduce the use of fiberglass in the construction of sailing boats.

International success came in 1960 when a Flying Dutchman produced by ALPA won the gold medal at the Naples Olympics. This achievement solidified the shipyard's reputation, which participated in the most prestigious boat shows of the time, becoming a true dream for millions of enthusiasts.

ALPA also collaborated with iconic designers such as John Illingworth, Sparkman & Stephens, and Van de Stadt, producing highly successful models like the Alpa 6.70, the Alpa 9.50, the Alpa 11.50, and the Alpa 12.70. In total, the shipyard built around 22,000 vessels in approximately 23 years.

Closed in 1979 precisely due to the profound change in design criteria that had developed with the IOR and its advancements, combined with issues in the supply chain. The ALPA legacy still lives on today, intact. Constructive quality, elegant retro design, and great seaworthiness.

A new classic of Italian sailing, both a series and a heritage of an era's history.

(Images taken from examples of promotion of classic sails from the era)