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 • Coral’s stark reality

A SPRING ARIA • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

Inace delivers first Explora • Mengi-Yay stretches out with its longest motor yacht / a voluminous trideck looms on the Horizon / Bertram gets a taste of Italy / Dutch yards think big

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

BEHIND THE MAGIC • Terry Hutchinson, president of sailing operations and skipper of American Magic, weighs in on AC37’s new venue in Barcelona, the competition and a revamped organization

ON BOARD Edit

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

Soft impact • For more than three decades, Summit Furniture has created forever pieces that are kinder to the planet, says Pip Rich

Charged up • The first all-electric Mercedes to get the AMG tuning treatment will go far - and fast, says Simon de Burton

The times are changing • Forward-thinking watchmakers are upping their sustainability game, says Simon de Burton

Style conscious • Sustainably minded innovators to keep on your radar and in your wardrobe.

BOAT LIFE Edit

Set course for Between the Bays 2023 • Superyacht owners are invited to come together to explore the islands of Anguilla and St Martin for a unique Caribbean experience

Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD’S BEST BOATS

ON BOARD WITH Dave Hagewood • This first-time yacht owner built his career in gaming before setting his sights on something out of this world. He tells Rachel Ingram how he has built his perfect universe on board Galaxy, his 184ft Benetti

DAVE HAGEWOOD’S FESTIVAL PICKS

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

MY LIFE IN BOATS MICHAEL FORTENBAUGH • The Manhattan Yacht Club founder and commodore tells Grace Trofa how he built his life around sailing

2022 OCEAN AWARDS The Winners • For the past seven years, BOAT International has hosted the Ocean Awards with Blue Marine Foundation, where we acknowledge and learn from the individuals and teams making extraordinary efforts to save our seas. Claire Wrathall reveals this year’s winners

The eco-aware sailor • Paddy Hutchings discusses his passion for sailing, and how Gill’s eco-minded clothing keeps him competitive in all conditions

Pure by design • Created for an owner with an aversion to busy patterns, Benetti’s Alfa is an exercise in design that excels in subtlety, says Risa Marl

“We’re not in the business of owning boats, we’re in the business of helping kids” • Would you donate Your yacht to charity? Charlotte Hogarth-Jones explains how it can be done and why it’s worth doing

AMIkids

SeaKeepers

STATE OF GRACE • A performance cruiser with the look of a classic, Grace III has been made for the whole family to enjoy. Marilyn Mower gets on board for a closer look

A WINNING TOUCHDOWN • More than a stylish dayboat, the new Wajer 77 is a mini superyacht fit for a champion. Risa Merl gets her kicks at the helm

The Superyacht BOOM … can it last? • Industry...