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 • Hero in a half shell

On Board • Revealing the latest news, trends and tech

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

Spotlight: New to the Market

DRAWING BOARD • The latest bold designs and inspiring concepts

Spotlight: Seriously for Sale

Mission expedition • The Explorer Yachts Summit highlighted a record number of projects in development, says Gabrielle Lazaridis

Spirit of adventure • Our Explorer Yachts Summit shared a wealth of stories and knowledge for thrill seekers, says Lucy Dunn

On Board Edit • Adventure gravel bikes

THE GLOBAL ORDER BOOK 2024 • Rigorously checked new-build data from shipyards around the world reveals a snapshot of the superyacht industry, taken at the same time each year for more than 30 years. Turn the page for our expert analysis…

TAKING ORDERS • See who made the leaderboard of vacht-buildins nations

STEADY AS SHE GOES • The new-build market has settled into a post-pandemic new normal with orders levelling off.

METTLE DETECTOR • Superyacht industry insiders and global wealth experts consider how the challenges facing the world economy are affecting buyers, and whether – after a boom period – the big boat market has a solid basis that will carry it through rough waters to come

Boat Life • Celebrating exceptional style and design

Shore support • Simon de Burton takes a look at the new Land Rover Defender converted for emission-free tender excursions

Bright sparks • Breitling's iconic Navitimer watch gets a sleek new update for the 21st century, says Peter Howarth

Sip to shore • Belle Rice rounds up BOAT's favourite Caribbean beach bars to savour the sundowners this winter

BEYOND THE MARINA ANTIGUA • Belle Rice sets out the hottest happenings to while away the winter on this Caribbean island

Unfathomably good • Simon de Burton takes a deep dive into Blancpain's ocean-friendly 70th anniversary Fifty Fathoms timepiece

The berth boom • Florida's appetite for homes with their own private dock is starting to spread further afield, says Ruth Bloomfield

Boat Life Edit • Six of the best deck shoes for winter cruising

Stay the course • For many, the opportunity to voyage to some of the most remote regions of the world would be a pipe dream, but for the crew of 65.2-metre Polar Star, it is a perk of the job. From Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands through to Alaska, there are few stretches of water that this explorer hasn't ventured through. Here, past and present crew reflect on some of the highlights of a world cruise called Alter Course, which began back in 2016

NEW FOR 20 24 • Discover which superyacht launches made the grade in our detailed look at this year's biggest new entries

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LUMINANCE

PROJECT JAG

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RENAISSANCE

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

Anthony Hsieh • Adventurous angler Anthony Hsieh talks to Katia Damborsky about the journey that led him to yachting, and the ambitious fishing programme that will push him to continue buying...