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

AUGUST 2026

CONTRIBUTORS

THE JET-SET JEWELLER

ON BOARD • REVEALING THE LATEST NEWS, TRENDS AND TECH

NEWS • NEW LAUNCHES SALES | REFITS MODELS | INSIGHTS

BOOK OF THE MONTH • Beken of Cowes: the Art of Sailing (Second Edition)

SPOTLIGHT: NEW TO THE MARKET

SPOTLIGHT: SERIOUSLY FOR SALE

A LÜRSSEN HAT-TRICK • The German shipyard celebrated the delivery of three 100-metre-plus new builds in June. lurssen.com

GAINS IN SPAIN • As Mediterranean refit demand intensifies, VMG is positioning itself as a practical alternative - with its newly commissioned 5,000-tonne shiplift and strategic location near Valencia

FINANCE FINESSE • With inconclusive wars, yo-yoing energy prices and unresolved trade tensions, 2026 has seen huge macroeconomic uncertainty. Yet a superyacht can still be a shrewd purchase, discovers Andrew MacDowall

OCEAN TALKS 2026 • Key conservation figures convened in The Magazine in London's Hyde Park for a BOAT event dedicated to the big challenges facing our oceans

SWINGING INTO ACTION • The Barcelona Golf Invitational, presented by BOAT and Voly Group, fostered some fairway fun at Spain's Camiral A Quinta do Lago Resort

LEGENDARY HOSPITALITY • A regatta with a soul, the third edition of the Cyclades Cup was a celebration of core yachting values: shared passion and camaraderie, discovers Holly Margerrison

The Results

FLORAL FEASTS • The 36th MYBA Charter Show played host to the MYBA Superyacht Chefs’ Competition, where culinary talent took centre stage as galley professionals competed for top honours

VENICE CHARTS FIVE MORE YEARS • The seventh edition of the Venice Boat Show reinforced the Floating City's status as a marine innovation hub

Enter flow state • From an artistic paddle to glare-nixing shades and an ultra-tough helmet, we select the ideal kit for kayaking

BOAT LIFE • CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL STYLE AND DESIGN

TIME WELL SPENT • George Bamford is taking the art of bespoke watches to new heights, including creating personalised timepieces inspired by owners’ yachts, says Simon de Burton

HOT TICKETS • Belle Rice presents a peak programme for the height of summer

FLIGHTS OF FANCY • What can we expect during the haute couture jewellery presentations this season? Bejewelled expressions of freedom in myriad forms, says Kim Parker

COMETH THE HOUR • Master horologists have exhibited their 2026 timepieces at the industry's flagship show in Geneva. Simon de Burton picks out the ones to watch

Box clever • Keep your precious pieces safe in style with these chic jewellery holders

JEWEL MEANING • In a world of abundance, rarity takes on a different significance for TJALLINGII

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

JEREMY PILKINGTON • The owner of 33-metre Far Niente tells Sam Fortescue about his journey from passionate sailor to motor yacht aficionado (and back again)

JEREMY PILKINGTON TIMELINE

I'LL NEVER FORGET… • PATRICK VON DER HEYDEN, OWNER'S SON, 32-METRE JEMISON MARINE PINK SHRIMP

MEMBERS’ LOGBOOK • The anticipation of a groundbreaking residential yacht project, and fulfilling a childhood dream in French Polynesia

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