Boat International

EDITOR’S LETTER

There’s nothing like a bit of self-isolation to inspire some novel thinking. When we saw boat show after boat show . Here you’ll find stories of new-build superyachts, insight from brokers and, most importantly, plenty of beautiful boats to inspect – all from the comfort of your own sofa. Meanwhile, when in-person interviews became impossible, we started a video series featuring conversations with owners and industry CEOs – head to for more. We’re constantly innovating online, but it’s still comforting in these turbulent times to feel the heft of a in your hands. The winners of our annual Ocean Awards certainly deserve the consideration of a big print feature. These people are at the front line of ocean conservation, and while our news feeds might be temporarily distracted by a different kind of crisis, the one facing our oceans is no less acute. Help celebrate our winners’ amazing achievements on page 92.

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