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

NEWS • Singer serenades Lürssen launch / Gulf Craft makes a mid-level entry / ISA Yachts sells Sportiva series debut / three cutting-edge concepts

SUPERPORTS

Opera hits high notes

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

CONCEPTS

Mid-range Majesty

SPORTIVA SALE

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SPOTLIGHT • SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

COCKTAILS FOR CAPTAINS • Superyacht skippers from around the world met in Monaco for our Captains' Club reception

Saint-Tropez Sundowners • Classic yacht Talitha played host to another perfect Sundowner soirée, sponsored by perfume house Amaffi

LIFE ON MARSS • Very few boats have enjoyed the kind of following this former tender to Octopus has. Raphaël Montigneaux gets an early look at her recent refit

REVITALIZING THE FLEET • Refit work is picking up the world over. Edited by Cecile Gauert

YARD NEWS

ON BOARD Edit

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

Picture perfect • Belle Rice talks photographic greats with Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies

Flat-out Ferrari • Richard Mille's collaboration with the Prancing Horse is an ultra-thin work of art, says Simon de Burton

Call the concierge • These global go-getters pull out all the stops to secure that unique gift or special service, says Jemima Sissons

Upping the ante • Simon de Burton takes Aston Martin's latest go-anywhere SUV fora quick spin

Playing it cool • Lucia Ferigutti explores the fascinating history - and innovative future - of Steinway pianos

MIAMI • Where to go, what to do and what's new: Belle Rice picks the art, fashion and food hotspots of the steamy South Florida city

BOAT LIFE Edit • WINTER CANDLES

Club class in St Barths • The members-only Ocean Club St Barths is a haven for sea lovers

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

ON BOARD WITH Alfie Best • Called ”Britain's wealthiest Romany gypsy” in the Sunday Times Rich List Alfie Best made his millions selling affordable homes. Now, the owner of the Sunseeker Wyldecrest tells Charlotte Hogarth-Jones that he's spied a gap in the charter market

Welcome aboard • Golden Yachts' 289ft Project X hosted the BOAT International Owners' Club for a cocktail reception during the Monaco Yacht Show

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

MY LIFE IN BOATS HAP FAUTH • The lifelong sailor tells Grace Trofa he finds pleasure in building fast, innovative boats

THE POWER OF 3 • When home-furnishing company RH decided to transform an explorer yacht in its image, it was a high-risk move. But, as CEO Gary Friedman tells Charlotte Hogarth-Jones, the gamble has paid off handsomely

THE LADY IS A CHAMP • “Gone are the days of whisky and cigars.” says the captain of Lady E. Clare Mahon finds out what he means during a visit aboard in Sicily

SPECS

The LUX List • Exquisite girts for a night to remember

BLUE YONDER •...