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

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

First American stop for Launchpad • Nuvolari-Lenard's new approach to interiors / Royal Hakvoort goes large / Baglietto creates an innovative explorer / Horizon hosts an open house

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

A WINNING WEEKEND • The World Superyacht Awards 2024 judges and their partners gathered in Oxfordshire, England, to weigh up this year's winners, sponsored by NetJets

Semi-custom evolution • The Global Order Book logged a drop in the number of semi-custom yacht projects in the works. Is this the first sign of a shift towards full custom? Gabrielle Lazaridis finds out

BAT, BALL AND BOAT • After the Superyacht Design Festival, owners, designers and friends descended on the spectacular frozen Swiss Alpine lake in St Moritz for two days of ice cricket

ON BOARD Edit • ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

MAKE A SPLASH • Colorfully cool hotels, ultra-stylish SUVs and spectacular watches for fun in the sun

Stylish stays • Artfully designed hotels in London, Lisbon and LA

The petite performer • Maserati's new Grecale SUV is small but perfectly formed, says Simon de Burton

THE AGENDA • Events, experiences and openings you won't want to miss.

Mexico to the max • Ruth Bloomfield explores the booming 2024 property market in one of the planet's six cradles of civilization

ON THE MARKET

BOAT LIFE Edit • DESIGNER GAME SETS

BOAT international 2024 • ARTS AND CRAFTS | OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE | INTERIOR ESSENTIALS

CALL OFF THE SEARCH • Online platform ABASK is curating the best interior items online, discovers Pip Rich. And best of all? They'll ship anywhere in the world

INSIDE TRACK • Three superyacht interiors specialists tell Belle Rice about their inspirations, and this year's trends

TREND ALERT

SETTLE IN • Chic essentials for hosting guests on board, whether you're sunning in the Med or sailing into the depths of the Arctic

BED AND BOARD • A luxury bed company is bringing an ultra-bespoke USP to getting the best night's sleep on your boat, says Emma Love

BESPOKE BUYS ON BOARD

LIGHT HEARTED • A sophisticated chandelier will make your onboard ceilings the height of elegance

Owners” Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS

ON BOARD WITH Eren Baki • Yachting is both business and pleasure for the owner of the Bodrum-based shipyard Cobra Yacht, who shares his latest refit triumph with Sam Fortescue

Members' Logbook • A hair-raising journey down New York's Erie Canal, and why it took 17 years to convert a trawler into an explorer

MY LIFE IN BOATS MICHELE CANCIELLO • When one yacht wont do, how about three? This yachting convert tells Grace Trofa it's become a consuming passion

BIG FUN • The 246ft Turquoise Infinite Jest blends residential style with go-anywhere capability. Kate Lardy discovers an elegant yacht with an adventurous spirit

National treasure • For years, yacht owner Carl Allen has dived Bahamian waters for buried loot. Now he's sharing his spoils...