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

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Boat International US Edition

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • The new space race

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • Oceanco’s new yard delivers a new yacht; Shadowcat and Triton unveil a submarine launch craft; and Royal Huisman reveals the world’s largest sloop

SPOTLIGHT NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

WILD WATER MIAMI NICE • The Italian flair of the Solaris 44 Open meshes well with an all-American style of boating, says Kevin Koenig

ON BOARD Edit • SEASICKNESS RELIEVERS

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

The skilled set • Lucia Ferigutti presents some of the master artisans featured in the Homo Faber Guide

Royal standard • Fifty years on, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak remains a horophiles’ favorite, says Simon de Burton

Bright ideas • Show your interior off to the full with these shining examples of stand-out design

Striking distance • Yamaha’s rally royalty will take your off-road adventure far inland, says Simon de Burton

BOAT LIFE Edit • BOOKENDS

International BOAT DESIGN REPORT

Weaving magic • From statement pieces to textural neutrals, the latest textile collections are sumptuously cutting edge, says Emma Love

Hot seats • Make a bold style statement with these unique designer chairs, says Jemima Sissons

Outside edge • Nicola Leigh Stewart focuses on four brands creating the freshest furniture for the great outdoors

Fine dining • Mealtimes have never been so stylish, says Pip McCormac, who picks out this season’s most creative designs

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

ON BOARD WITH Jorge Luis Garcia • After building a successful life in the US, this Cuban-born entrepreneur realized a lifelong dream with the delivery of his new Sanlorenzo. Cecile Gauert attends Legacy’s homecoming launch party to hear the whole story

Members’ Logbook • Every month you tell us where you are on the seven seas, what you can see from your deck, and share future travel plans

Club together • Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, our Palm Beach Owners’ Club Dinner lit up the historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in March

MY LIFE IN BOATS MARCUS BLACKMORE • The entrepreneur tells Grace Trofa about his plans for cruising the Med and fundraising for Tonga

LEGEND OF THE DEEP • The barest of details have been revealed about the mysterious Octopus over the past 19 years. But with a new owner and on the charter market for the first time, the 413ft Lürssen is finally ready to reveal her secrets past and present, says Laura Nicholls

THE SPACE RACE!

A TOUCH OF GLASS • The 116ft Ocean Alexander 35R utilizes smart layouts, forward-thinking design and interesting materials. Kevin Koenig steps aboard two of the builder’s most recent deliveries

Sea change • Hearts went out to Pier Luigi Loro Piana when he lost his boat My Song in a fluke accident. But, as Laura Nicholls discovers, the tide has now turned in his favor, thanks to a bold new motoryacht named...