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

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On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • HMY unveils Eclipse series / Riva partners with David Beckham and UNICEF / Seakeepers honor ocean heroes / Derecktor does some heavy lifting

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More to explore • The Explorer Yachts Summit stimulated adventurous minds and inspired scientific endeavors, says Caroline White

THE CAPTAINS’ CLUB AT FLIBS • The BOAT International Captains’ Club met on board Ellen's Dream during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

ON BOARD Edit • WATERPROOF AND UNDERWATER DRONES

THE BUSINESS OF YACHTING • For more than 30 years, our Global Order Book has presented a comprehensive annual snapshot of the superyacht industry with rigorously checked new-build data and expert analysis. Here is what the 2023 report tells us…

TOP OF THE WORLD • Revealed: the 20 countries leading the way in superyacht construction

BREAKING RECORDS • The 2023 GOB counts more yachts than ever before, but there are indications that the growth may be about to plateau. By Raphaël Montigneaux and Marilyn Mower

RIDING THE STORM • The superyacht industry saw an unexpected boom during Covid-19, but its luck may turn as interest rates start to bite. Four industry leaders explain what they're doing to brace for impact and keep the ship on course

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

Green is the color • Don't let the winter blues get you down – celebrate the gifting season with jewels in the freshest of hues, says Belle Rice

Back to black • Add some monochromatic magic to your wrist with the latest allblack timepieces, says Kim Parker

BEYOND THE MARINA ST BARTHS • Where to go, what to do and what's new: Belle Rice scopes out the season's hotspots in this trio of cool Caribbean islands

BOAT LIFE Edit • PASSPORT HOLDERS

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

ON BOARD WITH Serena Spinucci • Many yacht owners try to hide from the spotlight. Serena Spinucci, on the other hand, shares her life online. She tells Kate Lardy why

BETWEEN THE BAYS • BOAT International looks forward to welcoming the world's most impressive luxury yachts to celebrate the Caribbean season in style at the Between the Bays superyacht event next March

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

MARIACRISTINA RAPISARDI • An innate longing for adventure got this international lawyer into sailing, learns Grace Trofa

How can you manage your global assets better? • Managing superyachts, properties and other assets around the world can be complex, but a financial management platform created for ultra-high-net-worth individuals could prove to be a money- and time-saving solution

101 BIGGEST YACHTS IN THE WORLD 2023 • Discover which superyacht launches made the grade in our detailed look at this year's new entries

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SPEED, THE SMART WAY • One of the most-talked-about yachts of the fall is the SP110, a performance...