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.

In this issue

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • Beyond the frontier

High and mighty • Built to go far with flair, Lürssen’s latest giant is delivered and ready for the charter market

News • Flagship news from Riva, Rockport, Sanlorenzo and Alia Yachts / biggest yachts debuting at the Cannes boat show / builder chosen for 508ft residential yacht

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

TOP 5 • The largest yachts set to debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026

A quiet place • With yacht traffic surging in the Med’s best-known cruising grounds, Dea Jusufi explores some calmer alternatives

The main event • From the first in a series to custom deliveries, flagships and 300-foot-plus launches, Julia Zaltzman reveals 20 of the most exciting superyachts to appear at the Monaco Yacht Show this September

Let's go fly • Speed like the wind with this top-flight kitesurfing gear; from a feather-light board to an eco-friendly wetsuit

Master glass • From the history of men's tailoring to what to wear in the city, on board and in the field, we shine a light on the art of luxury fashion

A cut above • The suit has a long and distinguished international pedigree. Charlie Thomas gets the measure of its evolution

Time of the season • What to wear in the city, on deck and in the field as summer rolls into fall

SHOW THE WAY • The most inspiring places to soak up culture in the final month of summer.

Southern heat • The jewel among the Italian islands, Sardinia is the place to be and the place to buy, says Ruth Bloomfield

ON THE MARKET

Premiere picks • From a crystal-clear projector to a retro popcorn maker, these cinematic accessories will ensure an onboard movie night to remember

In at the deep end • How Mike Crothers chose a Functional Power Boat for his first yacht — and found himself on a post-cyclone mercy mission

Mike Crothers • The owner of 110-foot Iceberg tells Sam Fortescue about his passion for adventure, and the experience of sailing into a cyclone on a rescue mission

Mike Crothers timeline

Members' Logbook • Making a 1980s boat blissfully quiet in a major refit, and savoring the history and geography of the Gulf of Kotor

Patrick von der Heyden • It was learn-as-you-go for this sea-loving family who owns the legendary Pink Shrimp, the son tells Kate Lardy

HAZY DAYS • The Cantiere delle Marche explorer Haze2 shows just how much hands-on owners can shape a proven series. Georgia Boscawen steps on board

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE • From the colorful sensory overload of Raja Ampat to the meditative silence of Antarctica, the extreme contrasts of the world's most remote corners can perform a powerful neural reset

PICK-AND-MIX ADVENTURE • Ready for something beyond sundowners in Saint-Tropez? More superyachts than ever are setting off on...