Boat International US Edition

ShowBoats International is the leading magazine for big boat owners in the North American market. Since its launch in 1983 it has established itself as the indispensable guide for discerning, affluent buyers in the multi-billion dollar luxury yacht market. Published 10 times a year from Fort Lauderdale, the heart of the US luxury yachting community, Showboats International is the most authoritative voice, providing the best in luxury yachting and brokerage, written and photographed by the world's leading yachting journalists

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • Playground portraits

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • Vanquish splashes 40-knot superyacht / spec boats at Bilgin and Feadship / BMW conceives electric foiling craft / a new yacht builder in the Netherlands

The Explorer Yachts Summit

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

Book of the Month

SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

Wind in the sails? • With a younger generation excited by the eco advantages of sailing yachts, Gabrielle Lazaridis checks if the data supports claims of a revival

Gala of the greats • The winners of the 2023 World Superyacht Awards were revealed in a ceremony at Istanbul's Çirăgan Palace Kempinski

Ocean Talks • The superyacht industry and marine conservation world came together in London for inspirational presentations, sponsored by the Ocean Family Foundation

IT'S ALL ABOUT LOGISTICS • The move from Florida to Spain, as NYYC American Magic takes the next step toward the Cup, involves many challenges, says Terry Hutchinson

ON BOARD Edit • LUXURY SURFBOARDS

Calling all yacht designers! • BOAT International's first-ever Artistry and Craft Awards – celebrating incredible artisanship in the yachting industry – is now open. And we need your help…

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

Keep it Mille • Richard Mille's forays into luxury sports events are as finely conceived as the watches themselves, discovers Ming Liu

ASTRONOMY • Make space for these watches with an eye on the night sky

DRIVING • Strap yourself in with these motoring mavericks

ADVENTURE • Whether climbing high or diving deep, wear a watch that's on your level

Fresh-faced and striking • This year's watch launches reveal an eclectic mix of anniversary pieces, updated classics and high-tech models. Simon de Burton discovers six of the best

MARTHA'S VINEYARD • Belle Rice reveals the elite summer haven's hottest happenings and coolest places to stay

BOAT LIFE Edit • WATCH CASES AND WINDERS

Todd Chaffee • The owner of 207ft Artisan tells Risa Merl how he moved from canoes to superyachts and created a fine tequila marque along the way

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Members’ Logbook • Every month, you tell us where you are on the seven seas and share your future travel plans

MY LIFE IN BOATS NIGEL PLASKETT • Retirement was boring, this owner tells Grace Trofa, so he got busy refitting and chartering yachts in his adoptive Thailand

A thing of beauty • Entourage may be the second hull of Damen Yachting's newest Limited Editions – the Amels 60 – but she looks and feels like a new model and introduces an internationally known Canadian designer to the yachting world. Cecile Gauert thinks it'll be a joy forever

“WE WANT OUR GUESTS TO ENJOY ALL THAT THE BAHAMAS HAS TO OFFER… …WHILE RESPECTING THE ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT” • The world's richest man owns an island here, the largest superyachts have recently discovered it – there's no going back for the Bahamas. Kate Lardy learns how the island country is pulling off the delicate balancing act between...