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

MARCH 2026

CONTRIBUTORS

B.B. ON BOARD

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

PARTY CENTRAL • Gabrielle Lazaridis travels to St Barths to witness arguably the greatest industry showcase to date

TOP CATS • Two new catamaran concepts from two New Zealand shipyards…

Swing into spring • From butter-soft gloves to a cutting-edge rangefinder and a three-piece club to assemble yourself, we round up the smartest kit for the fairway

BOAT LIFE • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

SPRING INTO ACTION • Belle Rice brings the news to know and places to go across arts and culture this March

THE FULL CIRCUIT • Simon de Burton gets the lowdown on the essential car shows to add to your schedule this year

THE BUCKET LIST • As the St Barths annual regatta approaches and Port de Gustavia gets busier, Ruth Bloomfield explores the relentless rise of the idyllic Caribbean island's property market

ON THE MARKET

GOING GLOBAL • Bombardier reaches new heights with its Global 8000, the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde and the ultimate in onboard luxury, says Paul Eden

THE GRAND MASTER • Simon de Burton spends some face time with Omega's completely redesigned Seamaster Planet Ocean

DIVE BUDDIES • Three more of the best deep-sea watches

Shelf life • From a handmade globe to a modular bookcase and embossed bookmarks, we curate an elegant selection for your onboard library

OWNERS’ CLUB • LIVING THE DREAM ON THE WORLD'S BEST BOATS

MATTEO RIGAMONTI • The Italian entrepreneur with an innate love of the sea speaks to Ian Volner about how he inspired a new flagship for a brand better known for its dayboats

MATTEO RIGAMONTI TIMELINE

QUICKFIRE

I'LL NEVER FORGET…

MEMBERS’ LOGBOOK • The prospect of a first Oyster World Rally and the joy of frequently changing boats

The world from On Liberty • Lucy Dunn discovers how a health challenge opened a world of scientific discovery for a father-and-daughter team on board their 24-metre Outer Reef

Designer drinks • Maiora and Elie Saab Maison hosted a private cocktail reception in partnership with BOAT International at the Elie Saab boutique on Madison Avenue in New York

FASHION FORWARD • The Admiral Armani 72 isn't just a testament to the late designer's style and ambition, observes Charlotte Thomas, it's also the final line in his lifelong love letter to yachting

ARMANI AT SEA • An early fascination with the sea gave Giorgio Armani a desire to go boating, which was beyond his family's means. But with his growing success came the opportunity to charter and later build yachts of his own. Armani also collaborated on the design of yachts intended for others, including the Tesoro T50 and the 72m Admiral, and lent his name to a prestigious sailing regatta, completing the arc of his yachting journey.

Toys + Tenders • We've searched the world for the next big thing to enhance your experience on deck and in the water

JUST PRESS PLAY • Touchscreens, apps and AI are transforming our everyday interactions at sea as well as on...