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.

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

EYE OPENER • The sailing king

ON BOARD • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • Sailing yachts delivered in Maine and Finland / inside Project Bond / yacht hopping for the kids / Monaco Yacht Show eco-winners

GRAND ENTRANCES • BOAT will have a comprehensive list of debut yachts available online at boatinternational.com as the exhibitors confirm their displays — but a few builders spotlighted their new models well ahead of the show.

WILD WATER SPECIAL BOAT INTERNATIONAL • POCKET ROCKETS

FAST TALKER • Brawny but beautiful and with punchy performance credentials, SAY Carbon Yacht's new SAY 32 is the most petite offering from the German boat brand — but she makes a big impression on Katia Damborsky

WET AND WILD • Whether training for an open-water distance PB or exploring the coves around your anchorage, dive into your swim safari fully kitted out

NEW JEWELS FOR THE PRINCESS CROWN • With model lines expanding, a superyacht on the horizon and some exciting debuts for the fall crop of boat shows, Princess Yachts is back and better than ever

BOAT LIFE • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

THE COTSWOLD STRONGHOLD • Has the chocolate-box charm of Britain’s idyllic rural enclave melted? Ruth Bloomfield finds out if there’s still life in its prime property market

TRUE TO FORM

SMALL WONDERS • Switch up your onboard garage with a scaled-down supercar from Hedley Studios

PICTURE PERFECT • From London to Paris and New York to Kyoto, art show season is upon us. Find inspiration with these beautifully crafted artistic accessories

BLUE BEAUTY • The Monaco Yacht Show 2026 showcased some of the world’s most impressive new superyachts, including Turkey’s largest — Turquoise Yachts’ 288-foot Angelique

OWNERS' CLUB • EXTRAORDINARY TALES FROM THE WORLD'S FINEST BOATS

MEMBERS' LOGBOOK

ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD • A quick 15-month circumnavigation turned into a five-year voyage of discovery when Thierry Verstraete and his family learned that the greatest adventures can't be rushed.

COLIN GRIFFINSON • MY LIFE IN BOATS

SHADES OF GENIUS • In a world-first for yacht building, German company Kreative Metallform has created exterior shading to withstand the extreme conditions of life at sea

THE GROWN-UP GAP YEAR • More and more owners are refusing to wait for retirement or for the kids to grow up to embark on a life-changing odyssey of discovery.

ALL IN THE FAMILY • A passion project made Baglietto’s proven T52 platform a prize-winning build, designed for activity and togetherness.

A SPACE ODYSSEY • Stepping on board Angiola, the first of Maiora’s new series, Julia Zaltzman finds that intelligent spatial design matters more than sheer length in creating a winning yacht

VOYAGE • INSPIRING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

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