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

On Board • Revealing the latest news, trends and tech

NEWS • The latest superyacht concepts, hot launches, yard insights, books, events and much more.

Spotlight: New to the Market

Spotlight: Seriously for Sale

The future fleet • A surge in sales will see several new models and custom projects added to the global fleet

Go the distance • The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe, often referred to as the “Everest of the Seas”, has seen a record number of sailors apply

Explorers reach the summit • At the 2024 Explorer Yachts Summit in Monaco, BOATPro data shone a spotlight on the record number of explorer yachts in build or on order

Who reigned in Spain? • The 2024 Barcelona Superyacht Regatta took place over three days in October. Lucy Dunn reports on a packed programme of racing and fun

The yachts

So close • They got further in the 37th America's Cup than any British team in 60 years, but sadly INEOS Britannia were to fall at the final hurdle, Sir Ben Ainslie reflects on the thrills and spills

Creative connections • The European edition of our BOAT Connect networking event brought together brands and designers at Italy's Grand Hotel et de Milan

On Board Edit • Water bikes

THE GLOBAL ORDER BOOK 2025 • Rigorously checked data from builders around the world reveals a snapshot of the industry, taken at the same time each year for more than 30 years. Turn the page for our expert analysis.

The leader board

Staying the course • The overall market decline following a post-pandemic boom has been a gentle one, say Raphaël Montigneaux and Marilyn Mower

Wild west, eastern promise • A becalmed superyacht market is feeling the ripples of the US election and a strengthening market in Turkey. Industry insiders and wealth experts build a picture of the year to come

TOP DOG • Is King Benji the greatest, most fun boat to charter right now? The world's most discerning clients think so…

Boat Life • Celebrating exceptional style and design

Ahead of the game • Rebecca Baldridge presents the insider's guide to al[ the action on and off the polo fields in Palm Beach and beyond

Super store • House of Assets founder James Ballard takes Belle Rice round his one-stop shop for ultra-premium purchases

Lofty ambitions • Ruth Bloomfield talks to property experts in London, Hong Kong and Jew York about the stratospheric demand for penthouse homes

ON THE MARKET

Drive time • Richard Mille has created a watch to match McLaren's W1 supercar - and it's just as innovative, says Simon de Burton

Cool, calm and collected • What to wear this winter, whether you're hitting the slopes or simply heading to the great outdoors

THE AGENDA • Your inside guide to the hottest tickets around the world this month. By Belle Rice

Boat Life Edit • Your January survival kit

Baydreaming in Turkey • Tucked away along the pine-covered coastal hills of Turkey's Datça Peninsula, D Maris Bay resort is set to reopen for another spectacular season on 25 April

BIGGEST YACHTS IN THE WORLD NEW FOR 2025 • Which launches made the greatest splash in 2024? Read on to discover more about the new entries...