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

SEPTEMBER 2026

CONTRIBUTORS

BEYOND THE FRONTIER

ON BOARD • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • NEW LAUNCHES SALES | REFITS MODELS | INSIGHTS

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

A QUIET PLACE • With yacht traffic surging in the Med's best known cruising grounds, Dea Jusufi explores some calmer alternatives

ON THE RUN • Deep Impact has unleashed the 129km/h 499 Sport. Steve Davis straps himself in for the ride

INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION • The design of any remarkable space begins with understanding the person who will live within it

THE MAIN EVENT • From the first in a series to custom deliveries, flagships and 100-metre-plus launches, Julia Zaltzman reveals 20 of the most exciting superyachts to appear at the Monaco Yacht Show this September

A WINWIN SCENARIO • The Baltic sailing yacht claims a hat-trick at The Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille, reports Lucy Dunn

HIGH ENERGY • The 13th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge was a real-world testing ground of future-looking technologies

Let’s go fly • Speed like the wind with this top-flight kitesurfing kit, from a feather-light board to an eco-friendly wetsuit

BOAT LIFE • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

A CUT ABOVE • The formal suit has a long and distinguished international pedigree. Charlie Thomas gets the measure of its evolution

SUIT STYLES

SOUTHERN HEAT • The jewel among the Italian islands, Sardinia is the place to be and the place to buy, says Ruth Bloomfield

ON THE MARKET

SHOW THE WAY • The most inspiring places to soak up culture in the final month of summer. By Belle Rice

Time of the season • What to wear in the city, on deck and in the field as summer rolls into autumn

Premiere picks • From a crystal-clear projector to a retro popcorn maker, these cinematic accessories will ensure an onboard movie night to remember

IN RARE FORM • Celebrating automotive excellence, craftsmanship and refined luxury at Salon Privé

OWNERS’ CLUB • EXTRAORDINARY TALES FROM THE WORLD’S FINEST YACHTS

MIKE CROTHERS • The owner of 33.8-metre Iceberg tells Sam Fortescue about his passion for adventure, and the experience of sailing into a cyclone on a rescue mission

OWNER SNAPSHOT

I’LL NEVER FORGET…

MEMBERS’ LOGBOOK • Making a 1980s boat blissfully quiet in a major refit, and savouring the history and geography of the Gulf of Kotor

HAZY DAYS • The Cantiere delle Marche explorer Haze2 shows just how much hands-on owners can shape a proven series. Georgia Boscawen steps on board

INTERIORS BY THE NUMBER

DIFFERENCE • From the colourful sensory overload of Raja Ampat to the meditative silence of Antarctica, the extreme contrasts of the world’s most remote corners perform a powerful sensory reset

PICK-AND-MIX ADVENTURE • Ready for something beyond sundowners in Saint-Tropez? More superyachts than ever are setting off on circumnavigations. Kate Lardy shares how expert route planning lets owners dip in for the best bits

THE NEW THREAT MAP • < Tech is making it easier than ever to paralyse a superyacht, while regional flashpoints are shifting dramatically, learns...