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 • Astronomical waste

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • New flagships from Azimut and Bering Yachts/ a 460ft trimaran concept/ the new Kismet's charter amenities revealed/ happy birthday to Viking

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

Migration patterns • With recent conflict in the southern Red Sea, Gabrielle Lazaridis looks at where many superyachts are choosing to go instead

MEETING OF CREATIVE MINDS • Bringing together designers and suppliers, the first BOAT Connect event in the US took place during the Palm Beach boat show

PUTTING MAGIC TO THE TEST • With time marching on to the Louis Vuitton Cup's August kickoff, Terry Hutchinson lifts the curtain on recent activities at the American Magic base in Barcelona

ON BOARD Edit • EGO-CONSCIOUS MOTOR YACHTS FOR CHARTER

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

The greater goods • Belle Rice's top picks for products with both style and sustainability

Game on • Low-impact ecotourism is the future, as envisioned by Phinda Forest Lodge, says Belle Rice

The good life • The latest hot properties are all about striving to keep the climate cool, says Ruth Bloomfield

ON THE MARKET

THE AGENDA • Your inside guide to the hottest tickets around the world this month.

BOAT LIFE Edit • HANDMADE LAMPSHADES

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

Luka Bubalo • The Croatian businessman tells Charlotte Hogarth-Jones all about his epic transformation of a 131ft former fishing vessel into La Perla

PALM BEACH PARTY PEOPLE • Our Owners’ Club garden party at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in Florida offered some fun time out from this year's Palm Beach International Boat Show

Members’ Logbook • A new-buiid project with zero regrets, and an owner who is lucky enough to do once-ina-lifetime cruising – twice

MY LIFE IN BOATS CRAIG LAMM • The self-proclaimed “Burger King” tells Grace Trofa about his growing classic fleet

Sailing evolution • A client's brief for the new 154ft Nilaya was so advanced and specific that it ushered in new building methods at Royal Huisman. Marilyn Mower explores her featherlight construction and innovations

CATAMARAN SPECIAL • THE LATEST NEWS AND LAUNCHES FROM THE WORLD OF MULTIHULLS

Cats out of the bag • Sam Fortescue reveals the most exciting new multihull projects and industry-shaking designs

WHAT'S NEXT? • More multihulls to come

Art afloat • The world's largest sailing catamaran and floating art gallery/charter vessel sets all sorts of records. Lucy Dunn has a look behind the scenes of the new Perini Navi ArtExplorer

One hull good, two hulls better? • With the catamaran market booming, Sam Fortescue talks to the big players and sheds light on what the future holds

Double delight • Katia Damborsky steps on board Prestige Yachts’ landmark catamaran – and finds a spacious platform for laid-back living

Cats for sale… • From brand-new behemoths to zippy sailers, the brokerage...