Justin Ratcliffe, Editor-at-Large, Europe, Yachts International

Having spent well over two decades photographing and writing about superyachts, along with the people who design, build and own them, Justin is a leading photojournalist in his field. His high-quality services provide genuine insight into the products and processes.
Based in Italy, the world’s most prolific producer of large yachts, he has travelled the globe to research stories for the yachting media.
One of a Kind
Artefact is a bold piece of floating architecture that dares to be different, inside and out.
Modern Classic
Benetti’s Motopanfilo 37M recalls the glamor of the Sixties without the retro nostalgia.
Embracing the Modern
The 131-foot Panam offers a glimpse of a NEW DESIGN-DRIVEN future at Baglietto.
Fast and Furious
Italy’s ab yachts applies its expertise with water-jet technology to its sportiest boat yet: the AB 100 Superfast.
Twist and Turn
Turnstyle Designs in the U.K. supplies handcrafted handle hardware to some of the finest superyachts on the water
Peak Performance
The Columbus Sport 50, designed by Luca Dini, picks up where the original version left off.
View to the Horizon
Cloud 9, the first Sanlorenzo 62Steel, was conceived for extended family cruising in comfort.
Master Pieces
Working at J Craft on the Swedish island of Gotland Is not just about building beautiful boats. It’s about being part of history.
Sentinels of the Sea
Lighthouses may have lost their essential usefulness, but these LONELY OUTPOSTS and the keepers who once ran them are still a source of fascination.
Fit for Duty
The high-speed, shallow-draft Maiora 35 Exuma is a ‘special project’ tailored for her American owner’s family lifestyle.
Young at Heart
With its semicustom Oasis 40M, Benetti hopes to open the door to a new generation of owners.
Hammer + Chisel
A family-run studio in Tuscany carves artisanal seashells from solid marble.
Italian design, American accent
A ‘step change’ is how Italy’s Rossinavi describes the 160-foot EIV, built for an American owner.
License to Thrill
Pershing’s largest yacht to date combines power and performance with comfort and efficiency.
Enlightened Spirit
The 111-foot Geist has an interior handcrafted in wood and based on organic architecture.
Great Second Act
When an owner was ready for more space better tailored to his lifestyle, he returned to Italy’s Sanlorenzo. The result is the 210-foot (64-meter) Attila.
Leading Lady
The Magellano 25 Metri is an arrival so major for Azimut Yachts, the builder made a movie about it.
Checkered Flag
The Riva 50 Metri takes the iconic Italian brand into genuine superyacht territory.
One Step Beyond
Fresh and not a little ferocious, the Custom Line 106 is an exercise in elevation.
Animal Instinct
A family firm in Italy that once catered to classic car enthusiasts is now the leading supplier of high-quality leather for superyachts.
Splendid Little Sister
The Mangusta GranSport 45 lives up to her larger sibling’s high standards.
Best of Both Worlds
The classically styled exterior of Vanadis, built by CCN in Italy, belies her high-tech propulsion system.
Groundbreaker
The Cantiere delle Marche Audace is an unconventional explorer yacht for an unconventional owner.
A Sum of Parts
A serial yacht owner chooses Admiral for his first new build: The 213-foot Life Saga
Men of Mettle
Of all the skills required to build a superyacht in steel and aluminum, welding is one of the most complex and lease appreciated.
The Wind Catcher
Fifty years after founding the design studio that bears his name, Gerard Dykstra is still an influential presence in the world of sailing superyacht design.
Heart of Glass
Clad in 60 tons of glazing, Nobiskrug’s Artefact rewrites the rules of superyacht design.
Art of the Sphere
The craft of globe-making, as practiced at Peter Bellerby's company, is enjoying a comeback.
A Feast for the Senses
Thailand is not the easiest charter destination to get to, but its many pleasures make it well worth the effort
Artisans of the New Age
Silverlining Furniture in the U.K. blends traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology to create functional objects of art.
Dragon Fire
Palumbo’s 262-foot Dragon shows what the Italian builder is capable of just eight years after delivering its first-ever superyacht.
First Among Equals
Sanlorenzo's SL 102 bucks design tradition, showing asymmetry can mean harmony.
King of the Beasts
Mangusta moves into fast displacement territory with El Leon, the first in its Gransport 54 series.
Solar Flair
The Arcadia 105 finesses the Italian brand's progressive approach to how yachts are designed and used.
Rites of Passage
Refreshingly straightforward and seaworthy, Stella di Mare is a 130-foot cruiser designed for serious exploring.
The Big Hurrah: Rossinavi's Utopia IV
Owner JR Ridinger approached his first new build with caution. But with a little nudge from his wife, Loren, Utopia IV has lived up to her name.
Perini Navi Cup: A Family Gathering
The 7th edition of the Perini Navi Cup lives up to its exhilarating reputation.
Baltic's Pink Gin Lives Up To Her Owner's Expectations
A year after delivery, the 177-foot Baltic Pink Gin, the biggest carbon fiber sloop in the world, is living up to her owner's expectations.
Perfect Harmony: A Tale of Two Amels
With a major refit, the 170-foot Amels M/Y Kiss the Sky, launched in 2001, finds new life as the 180-foot M/Y Harmony.
Carbon Fiber: The New Black
Move over, aerospace and automotive designers. Yachtbuilders are leading the way on carbon-fiber innovation.
Great Expectations: Around the World on a Benetti
The owners of the 121-foot Benetti M/Y Nomadess chase adventure on a world cruise.
The Shock of the New
Sanlorenzo's SX88 tempts younger owners with uber-cool design and progressive technology.
Now and Forever Young: Rossinavi's Aurora
An owner in his 30s wanted a yacht that was fast and furious with dynamic design and a flexible layout. Rossinavi delivered.
Inside the Baltic 130 MY SONG
The Baltic 130 S/Y MY SONG joins an elite breed of high-tech cruiser-racers.
The Ultimate Hybrid
The unfashionable motorsailer may be about to make a comeback: Enter the sail-assisted superyacht.