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
THE ROYAL RIVA
THE SIRENA CALLS
NEWS • NEW LAUNCHES SALES | REFITS MODELS | INSIGHTS
SPOLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET • LISTING BY LUCY PUGHE-MORGAN
SPOLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE
SERENITY AT SEA • Cecile Gauert is bewitched by Nixie, the 102-metre Lürssen with a subdued elegance and an extraordinary beach club
RED ALERT • In the Red Sea, pristine cruising grounds meet shiny new infrastructure and fresh investments. Throw a new boat show into the mix and you may have a recipe for success, reports Katia Damborsky
IT’S SHOWTIME! • Discover BOAT International’s brand-new hub at the heart of the Monaco Yacht Show - the place to be this year for conversations, connections and the people shaping yachting
BORN TO SAIL • As the largest sailing yacht ever commissioned by Nautor Swan, and the first to be built in aluminium, the Swan Alloy 44 represents a major milestone in the history of the legendary Finnish shipyard
POCKET ROCKETS • We round up three of the punchiest smaller boats to hit the water
FOREVER SUMMER • The Solaris Power 60 Coupé’s seaworthiness and protection from the elements means it’s always the right time for a cruise. Julia Zaltzman goes for a ride
ADVENTURE BOUND • The new Axopar 38 blends speed, safety, comfort and flexibility for family-friendly exploration on the water. Simon de Burton takes the helm
FAST TALKER • Brawny but beautiful and with punchy performance credentials, SAY Carbon Yacht’s new SAY 32 is the most petite offering from the German boat brand but she makes a big impression on Katia Damborsky
Make an impact • Elevate your performance in the ring with cool kit that packs a punch with confidence
NEW JEWELS FOR THE PRINCESS CROWN • With model lines expanding, a superyacht on the horizon and some exciting debuts for the autumn crop of boat shows, Princess Yachts is back and better than ever
THE BIG BLUE • From the best after-hours events in Monte Carlo to art jeweller Anna Hu’s Monaco mojo, we get ready to go deep at Port Hercule this month
YOUR PERSONAL BEST • Range Rover is elevating car customisation to new heights, says Belle Rice
TIME TO RACE • Richard Mille has partnered with high-performance bike builder Colnago to produce an ultra-exclusive timepiece. Strap yourself in for the ride, says Simon de Burton
THE HOME STRETCH • Nikki Beach is raising the bar on Antigua’s west side with a $400 million resort and spa planned near Jolly Harbour. Belle Rice pores over the plans
GOLDEN TICKETS • What’s on this autumn, plus our tips for making the most of the Monaco Yacht Show after hours
STATE OF THE ART • A relocation to Monaco offered fresh inspiration for high-jewellery artist Anna Hu’s new creations, discovers Kim Parker
The full Monte Carlo • Hold all the aces with these must-have accessories for the boat show and beyond
OCEAN ACTION • B-Corp-certified brand Ocean Bottle isn’t just selling premium drinkware - it’s building a global movement
BEYOND ALL MEASURE • At the highest level of interior execution, precision is expected. For Metrica, it is what happens between materials, disciplines and ideas that transforms technical excellence into something altogether...