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.

In this issue

Boat International US Edition

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Eye Opener • Red, white and true

A greener Turquoise • A busy first quarter for the Turkish shipyard unveils ambitious new builds

News • Feadship’s Project 826 gets floated / Custom Baglietto under construction / The latest Boardwalk from Lürssen / ISA Yachts launches first Gran Turismo 67M

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

Making for the Med • The war with Iran has plunged global fuel markets into turmoil. Gabrielle Lazaridis considers the potential fallout for the superyacht industry in its busiest season

THE WALLY WAY • The new wallypower50X stays true to the distinct “spaceship-like” appearance pioneered by designer Luca Bassani. Steve Davis takes a closer look

THE STARS OF SUPERYACHTING • The industry’s finest gathered in Venice for a weekend of celebration and culture at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards

Venetian class • The 21st edition of the World Superyacht Awards got off to an inspired start with a boat tour, al fresco lunch and cocktail party at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice

Trophy time • Held in association with The Italian Sea Group and Acquera Club, the World Superyacht Awards ceremony recognized the year’s best superyachts at Arsenale di Venezia

A recordbreaking show • More yachts and more brokers than ever attended the 11th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) in Nafplio, as the Greek charter show becomes a must-do on the international calendar

Play your ace • From an Italian leather paddle bag to a performance-tracking watch, own the court with this peerless pickleball kit

Stars, stripes and stamps • America’s hottest properties, artisanal creators and cultural events get our stamp of approval as BOAT Life celebrates 250 years of the Land of the Free

Born in the USA • American craft has never been just a nostalgia project — at least not in the hands of the right makers. Cara Gibbs meets three studios doing something harder than looking backward: building something that lasts

Sail into summer • Belle Rice presents the hottest cultural dates for your diary

Good timing • Rolex has reinvented its Yacht-Master II to ensure an accurate countdown for sailors on the starting line, says Simon de Burton

Coastal capital • Ruth Bloomfield checks out the state of the nation’s prime real estate in the northeast’s vacation hotspots

ON THE MARKET

Fast from the past • Simon de Burton admires the all-new Jensen Interceptor GTX that’s looming ever larger in his rear-view mirror

A dinner declaration • Lay out some patriotic place settings for a Fourth of July feast to remember

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

ON BOARD WITH Jeremy Pilkington • The owner of the 107-foot Far Niente tells Sam Fortescue about his journey from passionate sailor to motor yacht aficionado (and back again)

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