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.

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

News • With this month's focus on refit, we select a few of the interesting refreshes, rebuilds and conversions from around the world

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

Revive and thrive • Gabrielle Lazaridis examines the state of refit and highlights three notable superyacht makeovers

Top of the world • Essential heli-skiing gear to keep you safe and comfortable in high altitudes

Come rain or shine • Blurring the line between inside and out has become one of the defining trends in modern superyacht design – and German innovator Kreative Metallform is leading the way

HISTORY AND PROGRESS

WINDBREAK PRODUCTS • INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS SUITABLE FOR YACHT LAYOUTS

Boat Life • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

WINTER WONDERS • From fast cars in Abu Dhabi to opera in Milan, there's no dearth of dates for your diary this December

Make it personal • Ruth Bloomfield explores the custom property features that make these luxury homes one of a kind

Marine maestro • Giorgio Armani left an indelible mark on the world of design. Pip Rich highlights his influence on fashion, interiors and yachts

Present tense • Simon de Burton selects his favorite new timepieces for a truly special gift

Off road, on point • Simon de Burton takes the latest G-Wagon for a spin around Bridgehampton

Bottles without borders • Sip and savor the world's finest spirits and champagne to toast the festive season in decadent style

All hail the King • Why does a leading London restaurateur and experienced charter guest call King Benji the most momentous superyacht experience yet conceived? Let's find out…

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

Matt Rockman • Sam Fortescue meets an Australian businessman whose passion for classic design culminated in a meticulous refit of the 101-foot Sea Raes

Matt Rockman timeline

MATT ROCKMAN'S CLASSIC CARS • A self-confessed gearhead, Rockman is scathing about new cars. “Modern cars today are like driving an iPhone – soulless and charmless and riddled with tech. If you blinded anyone and stuck them in the latest supercars, they'd all feel the same.” He has built a collection of the classics he most admires, aiming to drive them on a weekly basis. They include:

Members’ Logbook • Snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos, and Greek island hopping in a classic schooner

Johanna Baxter • The owner of Freja tells Kate Lardy how she went from boating neophyte to seasoned liveaboard, and why she wouldn't have it any other way

Behind Blue II's build • Blue II exemplifies Turquoise Yachts’ expertise in large-scale construction and complex refits, turning ambitious designs into reality by blending precision engineering, innovation and experience on every...