Boat International

Boat International is the number one magazine in the international superyacht market. Launched in 1983 it has been the voice of record charting the superyacht industry for over 25 years and is the globally acknowledged authority in its field. The world's only monthly superyacht magazine, Boat International delivers exclusive and unrivaled coverage of power and sail yachting from the world's best journalists and photographers.

In this issue

Boat International

EDITOR'S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • The King takes flight

On Board • Revealing the latest news, trends and tech

NEWS • The latest superyacht concepts, hot launches, business news, yard insights, books and more.

Marina Fort Louis

Spotlight: New to the Market

DRAWING BOARD • The latest bold designs and inspiring concepts

The Superyacht Design Festival

Spotlight: Seriously for Sale

Marinas to build the future • Yacht Club de Monaco's latest event focused on the role of eco marine infrastructure

Cocktails for captains • Superyacht skippers from around the world met in Monaco for our Captains’ Club reception

Saint-Tropez Sundowners • Classic yacht Talitha played host to another perfect Sundowner soirée, sponsored by perfume house Amaffi

A royal send-off • With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, this recent period of the SailGP competition has been hugely poignant for Ben Ainslie, but the on-water action has now ramped back up to full force

On Board Edit • E-bikes

Boat Life • Celebrating exceptional style and design

Picture perfect • Belle Rice talks photographic greats with Hamiltons Gallery owner Tim Jefferies

Call the concierge • When it comes to sourcing that unique gift or special service, these global go-getters come up trumps, says Jemima Sissons

A flat-out Ferrari • Richard Mille's collaboration with the prancing horse has resulted in an ultra-thin masterpiece that's as light as a feather, says Simon de Burton

Liquidise your assets • Investing in wine and spirits can be profitable with help from the experts, suggests Jonathan Ray

THREE TO WATCH

Playing it cool • Lucia Ferigutti explores the fascinating history – and innovative future – of Steinway pianos

Upping the ante • Simon de Burton takes Aston Martin's latest go-anywhere SUV for a spin

MIAMI • Where to go, what to do and what's new: Belle Rice picks the art, fashion and food hotspots of the sultry South Florida city

Boat Life Edit • Winter candles

READY FOR TAKE-OFF • Gabriel Leigh shares the latest updates from the world of private aviation

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK • With private flights booming, there are more ways than ever to book your seat, discovers Gabriel Leigh

moving on up • Electric, vertical take-off aircraft are finally ready to hit the skies, says Gabriel Leigh

VERTICAL LIFT NOW: HIGH-END HELICOPTERS

Owners’ Club • Living the dream on the world's best boats

Alfie Best • Described in the Sunday Times Rich List as “Britain's wealthiest Romany gypsy”, Alfie Best made his millions selling affordable homes. Now, the owner of the new 27.1-metre Sunseeker Wyldecrest tells Charlotte Hogarth-Jones that he's spied a gap in the charter market

BEST IN SHOW: Alfie Best's personal picks

Welcome aboard • Golden Yachts’ 88-metre Project X hosted the BOAT International Owners’ Club for a cocktail reception during the Monaco Yacht Show

My Life in Boats

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

Lippy from the Liffey • Eddie Jordan abandons ship in the middle of an...