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 self-made man and the princess
On Board • Revealing the latest news, trends and tech
NOVEMBER NEWS • The latest superyacht concepts, launches, yard insights, business news, books, events and more.
Big birthdays • As BOAT International celebrates 40 years, we tip our hats to a few more anniversaries…
Spotlight: New to the Market
Spotlight: Seriously for Sale
Refit for life • Traditionally, builders built yachts and specialised yards did the refits, but not any more - Gabrielle Lazaridis explores why more builders are refitting
Fitting out the fleet • Katia Damborsky rounds up the most spectacular new refits and drar atic rebuilds
Young Designer of the Year Award 2024 • The task for this year's competition, in partnership with Feadship, has been set out. Are you up for the challenge?
On Board Edit • Best foiling water toys
Boat Life • Celebrating exceptional style and design
Embracing the new stone age • The Graff design team tells Annabel Davidson how cutting-edge technology is adding a new facet to jewellery creation
Keep it in the Family • These independent jewellery designers have become the go-to for multiple generations of relatives wanting a personalised approach, says Sarah Royce-Greensill
Sea and be seen • Reveal your radiance with these gems for all seasons
Flights of fancy • From voyages through history to sojourns around Europe, this year's most exciting high jewellery is inspired by travel, says Kim Parker
BEYOND THE MARINA MIAMI • Belle Rice dishes on new shopping, dining, art and wellness in the hip and sultry South Florida city
Boat Life Edit • Jewellery boxes and trays
Calling all yacht designers! • BOAT International's first-ever Artistry and Craft Awards celebrating the yachting industry's finest artisans and creators - is now open. And we need your help…
The judges • The BACA panel, all ardent custodians of craft and artistry in their own right, include:
Going for gold at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 • Luxury travel and hospitality packages to take your Olympic Games experience to the next level
Owners' Club • Living the dream on the world's best boats
Tony Parker • The former basketball pro tells Katia Damborsky why he took a chance on a young Turkish yard for his first yacht, and how years of chartering helped shape his vision
Members' Logbook • Two owners about to take delivery of larger yachts share their plans - and give us a sneak peek
Lippy from the Liffey • Eddie Jordan raises a glass to the illustrious Dave Hopkins, and a conversation with an old friend dredges up a hair-raising memory from the Panama Canal lost to the mists of time… and Irish whiskey
Keep your refit on track with Voly Group • With a multifunctional solution to handle accounting, expenditure, currency exchange and worklists, the Voly Group is set to bring refit management into the 21st century
A CHANGE • THE TRANSFORMATION OF INDIAN EMPRESS INTO H WAS SO COMPREHENSIVE THAT SHIPYARD OCEANCO TREATED IT AS A NEW BUILD. RYAN SWIFT DISCOVERS A WHOLE NEW CATEGORY OF SUPERYACHT PROJECT
Have we reach ed peak teak?...