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 • Bigger and better: the new Kismet / the ultimate superyacht for fishing / Roberto Cavalli's yachting legacy / a 374ft home away from home
SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET
Inside Roberto Cavalli's yachts
SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
Pattern recognisition • Gabrielle Lazaridis talks to industry insiders about the anticipated shift in seasonal brokerage trends
BUCKETLOADS OF BONHOMIE • Owners and friends joined BOAT International for a sundowner soirée at the Ocean Club ahead of the 2024 St Barths Bucket Regatta
BLUE FLASH • A sea trial of the Bekkers Azur 45HT in the South of France reveals a new builder with much to brag about, says Kevin Koenig
ON BOARD Edit • GRILLS FOR BEACH COOKING
Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN
Ripe for the picking • Ruth Bloomfielf explores the prime terroirs in which to snap up a vineyard estate
ON THE MARKET
Knife, fork and swoon • From London to Paris and beyond, we spotlight the best restaurants to fall for this summer
IN THE KNOW… • Belle Rice picks new favorites for your address book
So far, so good • When it comes to performance and comfort, Mercedes’ GLE 450 Coupé really goes the distance, says Simon de Burton
Cabinet meeting • Raise your glass to statement cocktail cupboards and decadent decanters
THE AGENDA • Your inside guide to the hottest tickets around the world this month.
BOAT LIFE Edit • WINE AND SPIRITS THAT SAY SUMMER'S HERE
MEDYS 2024: Championing Greece and the Greek charter fleet • Showcasing the finest crewed charter yachts with a Greek license, the Mediterranean Yacht Show is bigger and better than ever a decade after its inception
Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS
Josh Golder • The Miami-based entrepreneur talks YouTube, super chefs and the new generation of yacht owners with Daniel Pembrey
Members’ Logbook • The challenges of restoring a classic J, and the delights of operating a classic motor yacht in New Zealand
POWER PLAYERS • Members of the BOAT International Owners’ Club sat down for an intimate dinner at Hickory Hill, the historic Virginia home of member Alan Dabbiere
MY LIFE IN BOATS FRANCESCO SAITTA • Addicted to boats at a young age, this yacht fleet owner mixes business and pleasure, says Grace Trofa
PURE joy • A new offering from Ocean Alexander, the Puro line blends Italian style and American-friendly ergonomics. Cecile Gauert takes her for a ride to Chub Cay
THE WORLD SUPERYACHT AWARDS
MOTOR YACHT OF THE YEAR
SAILING YACHT OF THE YEAR
SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHTS, 30M TO 34.9M
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SEMI-DISPLACEMENT OR PLANING MOTOR YACHTS, 40M AND ABOVE
DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHTS 499GT AND BELOW, 30M TO 39.9M
DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHTS 499GT AND BELOW. 40M TO 44.9M
DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHTS 499GT AND BELOW, 45M AND ABOVE
DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHTS, 500GT TO 999GT
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