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

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

Eye Opener • COUSTEAU’S BRAVE NEW WORLD

NEWS • Benetti gets inspired by la dolce vita; Turquoise builds a Rainbow; CdM follows up with a new Flexplorer; and the stars are aligned for Heesen’s Project Gemini

ON BOARD Edit • WELLNESS CHARTERS

BOUNCE BACK • Swing into the new year with a renewed focus on health and well-being

A sea change in onboard fitness • From immune-boosting exercise regimes to planet-friendly kit, there are many ways to elevate your fitness at sea. Lucia Ferigutti talks to a few industry leaders

High fashion • Cannabis is flavor of the month in the wellness sector, says Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi, co-editor of a new book on the once-frowned-upon plant

Indulge yourself • Eight hero products to try out this season

Porsche gets smart • The design house’s foray into the watch market has Simon de Burton converted

A charmed life • Talismans and symbols make fine jewelry a sign of good taste, says Lucia Ferigutti

Level up • Ready for a fitness boost? It’s time to get toned in style.

BOAT LIFE Edit • SCENTED CANDLES

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

ON BOARD WITH Sandy Satullo • The owner of Crowned Eagle moves through life – and a string of yachts – with aplomb, says Kevin Koenig

Members’ Logbook • Every month you reveal where you are in the world, how you are dealing with Covid-related disruption and your future plans

ANTHONY FERNICOLA • Sunset is best admired from a 50ft flybridge deck, the owner of Triple Net tells Grace Trofa

WELCOME TO THE CLUB • A PRIVATE RETREAT FOR EXPERIENCED OWNERS, CLUB M IS A CUSTOM YACHT OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS. CECILE GAUERT SIZES HER UP

Adventures in Alaska • From spotting bears to picnicking on a glacier, the owner of Ocean Dreamwalker III tells Charlotte Hogarth-Jones about his awe-inspiring exploits in a frozen paradise

THE ITINERARY

INTO THE DEEP • Refitted with masterful design, cutting-edge submersibles and Hollywood-standard editing facilities, 285ft OceanXplorer is an expedition yacht unlike anything else afloat, says Sam Fortescue

A labor of love • Globally renowned for his bespoke interiors and yacht furniture, Tim Gosling is now reviving a forgotten French chateau, says Tory Kingdon

Day dream believer • Turkish yard Mazu Yachts’ new 80ft flagship blends breezy speed with high style. Kevin Koenig takes a closer look at the ultimate 21st-century dayboat

BEST BY SKI • LA DATCHA CHALET, VAL THORENS, FRANCE

Peak time • A stay at your favorite ski resort may be off the cards this winter, but the adventurous charterer has another option. Olivia Michel reveals where to hit the slopes from your superyacht – with a little help from a helicopter

HIT THE HEIGHTS

Voyage news • The latest must-have accessories, remote getaways and top travel tips

Kamchatka, Russia • Captain Alistair Reid, of new 252ft Damen-built expedition yacht La Datcha, sets out a ski tour of the remote far-eastern peninsula known as the “land of fire and...