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
On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH
CAT NEWS • With a special focus on multihull news this month, Sam Fortescue reveals the most exciting projects in development
SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET
SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
Peak multihull? • The catamaran market has been growing consistently since 2020, but a recent dip in production levels suggests demand might be faltering. Gabrielle Lazaridis takes a closer look
Catch your cat • Sam Fortescue rounds up the finest multihulls on the market
From fisher to fish savior • How a near-death experience sparked an ocean revival. Cecile Gauert gets the story
B together • Gen B – our club that brings together the next generation of superyacht owners – met for an event at the Palm Beach International Boat Show
Launch party • BOAT International and the Bermuda Tourism Authority unveiled the 2026 Bermuda Superyacht Rendezvous over drinks at the Palm Beach International Boat Show
Spearfishing gear • Make a point of a sustainable catch with the latest accessories for ocean-friendly spearfishing
Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN
OPEN SEASON • Belle Rice selects the coming month's arts and entertainment highlights for your calendar
Changing room • Fashion brands are kicking against the tide of green-washing and focusing on making a real difference in the luxury space, says Belle Rice
RESPONSIBLE ROCK STARS • High-jewelry brands are stepping up their sustainability game. Joshua Hendren reveals five companies who are putting the planet first
TIME CONSCIOUS • What to wear if you're an ocean-loving watch aficionado? Simon de Burton takes a look at the best sustainable and stylish timepieces
THE RIGHT LOTUS • Simon de Burton settles into the silent, electric-powered luxury of the Lotus Eletre SUV
THE GREAT ESCAPE • Looking for property in Australia? The Great Barrier Reef's laid-back luxury and beaches are spurring a migration from Sydney and Melbourne, says Ruth Bloomfield
ON THE MARKET
Sustainable skincare • Serums, salts and sun oils that are as kind to the planet as they are to your skin
A tale of two cities • The renowned Miami-based Carla Guilhem Design Studio opens a new studio in Rome
CARLA GUILHEM DESIGN STUDIO'S SUPERYACHT PROJECTS
Owners’ Club • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS
Matteo Rigamonti • The Italian entrepreneur with an innate love of the sea speaks to Ian Volner about how he inspired a new flagship for a brand better known for its dayboats
Members’ Logbook • From the Cannes Film Festival to the Cyclades Cup, owners of freshly refitted yachts share their plans for the season
The king's speech • Josh Golder, owner of 153-foot King Benji, opens up about opening his superyacht's doors to… well, everyone
Palm Beach dinner party •...