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.
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Eye Opener • Seeing is believing
On Board • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH
News • The buzz from the docks at Palm Beach / new flagships for Bilgin and Baglietto / Ocean Alexander expands its Puro line
SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET
SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
Foiling gravity: the flying boat takes off • Cecile Gauert caught up with the founders of The Twenty Five and Regent at the Palm Beach International Boat Show to discuss the advent of a most unusual boat
Keeping up with the sharks • U-Boat Worx’s new Super Sub goes faster than any personal sub yet built. Jaclyn Trop takes the plunge in Curaçao
Into the blue • Our inaugural Introduction to Superyacht Ownership event helped prospective buyers step into their first big boat purchase
BOAT at the Bucket • Ahead of the St Barths Bucket 2026, BOAT International hosted an exclusive sunset reception for owners and industry VIPs at Villa Embrace
Well and good • From a statement yoga mat to the softest slippers, these wellness wonders will transport you effortlessly from workout to wind-down
Table a motion • From environmentally conscious superbrands to the latest adventure e-bike, we put the future of sustainable luxury on the agenda
Revival of the fittest • Luxury fashion brands are offering restoration services to ensure their products last a lifetime. There’s a bright future in it, says Harriet Quick
SPEEDING TICKETS • Get on track to make some superior sporting and cultural pit stops this June.
Hero from Zero • With rocket-like acceleration, Zero Motorcycles’ DSR/X is perfect for electric adventures ashore, says Simon de Burton
The outside edge • For some buyers a next-level garden is as important as the house itself. Ruth Bloomfield heads out back
The gold standard • Kim Parker discovers how traceability is burnishing the shine on ethically responsible jewelers
Ethical extras • Make a virtue of high style with the latest eco-friendly accessories
Race for the prize • How entrepreneur Karel Komárek is making big waves with his audacious America’s Cup challenge
Karel Komárek • The Czech billionaire and co-founder of the US challenger for the America’s Cup talks boats, business and benevolence with Sam Fortescue
Karel Komárek timeline
Members’ Logbook • The benefits of tailoring a boat to your needs, and the joys of the Caribbean with a crew that feels like family
Banquet at the Beach • BOAT International Owners’ Club members gathered at Palm Beach for an exclusive dining experience on the Florida waterfront
THE SOUND OF SILENCE • From whales in remote Scotland to moving mountains of ice in the Arctic Circle, a voyage to the far north brought natural wonders and deep peace, Akula’s owner tells Sam Fortescue
A villa with a view • The day before the legendary St Barths Bucket Regatta,...