Boat International US Edition

BOAT International US Edition is the leading magazine for American big boat owners. Originally launched as ShowBoats International in 1983, it has established itself as an indispensable guide for discerning, affluent buyers in the multi-billion dollar US luxury yachting market. From its base in Fort Lauderdale, the international yachting capital, BOAT International US Edition delivers the definitive inside stories on the remarkable yachts, the outstanding owners and the exceptional wealth that shapes this multibillion-dollar industry. Its readers include high-net-worth yacht owners and industry leaders. BOAT International US Edition is the must-read for achievers and aspirers, covering the breadth of the megayacht industry and the fabulous lifestyle that accompanies it.

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

CREATING A MONSTER

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

News • Icon Yacht's technical launch / Ferrari builds foiling yacht / Oceanco prepares largest yacht by volume / Westport Yachts update

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

In the spirit of adventure • Owning a superyacht already implies a degree of intrepidness, but for some, bold journeys are the whole point. Gabrielle Lazaridis looks at this year's most prominent yachting adventurers

An explorer named SLOW POKE • Fresh from a 2024 refit, this pocket explorer is taking on the world with a new look, says Cecile Gauert

Old friends in Newport • BOAT International hosted another Newport Summer Social for Owners’ Club members and guests at the Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame

MAKING AN ENTRANCE • Showing off a basketball court, hydrogen fuel cells and dog-friendly design, this year's Monaco Yacht Show has it all. Julia Zaltzman introduces a few must-meet debutantes

Island explorer • From desktop inspiration to expedition accessories, this hardy kit will see you through the wildest of adventures

A ROYAL CHARTER • From world-class cuisine to an exceptional crew and a monumental toy box, King Benji offers the ultimate five-star charter experience across the board

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

GOLDEN TICKETS • Belle Rice shares the latest on what's happening across superyacht and city hotspots around the world

State of play • From watches to fine wines, market expert Garth Friesen reveals which collectibles are worth investing in right now

View from the top • Aston Martin's stylish Vantage Roadster is the coolest new convertible on the block, says Simon de Burton

The seasonal switch-up • From the jetty to the city, here's what to wear as the weather transitions

Desk bound • Head to your seaborne study to savor the finest new stationery and desktop accessories

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

Paul Fireman • The businessman behind multiple Solemates shares his passion for sailing, deep-rooted values and simple tastes with Cecile Gauert

Owner snapshot

Members’ Logbook • Falling in love with Iceland's splendor, and why tried-and-true Sardinia is a happy place

Randy Ringhaver • Fishing may come first, but this angler tells Kate Lardy that adding a yacht only makes boating better

home AWAY FROM home • Designed to be a home with a fixed address, Energy proves it has the qualities to take owners around the world in great comfort. Cecile Gauert revisits the 255-foot custom Amels

Off-grid ADVENTURE • Sailing to remote destinations offers bucket-list exploits, vanishingly rare sights and experiences few will ever get to share, but it brings its challenges. Elaine Bunting talks to a circumnavigator captain about...