Kenny Wooton, Editor-in-Chief, Yachts International
Veteran magazine journalist Kenny Wooton joined Yachts International in 2013 as editor-in-chief. Wooton’s career began in newspapers and has spanned more than 30 years. His vocation and his lifelong passion for boats and boating converged in 1987 at Soundings and Soundings Trade Only where he was a staff writer and copy editor. From there he moved to Boating as associate technical editor and then to Yachting where he spent 11 years as senior editor, executive editor and editor-in-chief. Since leaving that title in 2003, he served as executive editor of ShowBoats International and as U.S. Editor of The Superyacht Report. Prior to his current position, he worked as a freelance writer and editor specializing in superyachts and luxury lifestyle topics. He splits his time between his home in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Yachts International office in Fort Lauderdale.
Sustainability is Here to Stay
In recent years, the words “sustainable” and “sustainability” have shouldered their way into nearly every corner of our culture, including the world of yachts.
Not Fade Away
As he winds down his work life, Rich Kracum is bringing his competitive drive and analytical approach to bear on chasing his favorite gamefish.
Command Center
Hunt James couldn’t find a boat on the market that fit his needs, so he started a company and built one that did.
Seeing is Believing
Starlink is a technology that is coming on strong across the recreational marine spectrum.
Seize the Weekend
Editor Kenny Wooten "seizes the weekend" and goes sailing with an old friend in Chicago this past summer.
Cheers to that New-Boat Smell
Despite pricing challenges with materials, supply-chain uncertainties, and labor shortages, European builders are still in demand for new yachts.
Vision Accomplished
The owner of the 246-foot (75-meter) Admiral Kenshō drove the shape of his custom project, challenging the team to break with convention on many levels, and the result is a striking example of what a custom yacht can and should be.
Boats to the Bitter End
Most of us discovered the sublime pleasures of boats and the sea early in life, either on our own or through friends or family.
Looking to the Future with Giovanni Costantino, Founder and CEO of The Italian Sea Group
A conversation with Kenny Wooton, Editor-in-Chief of Yachts International
Pea Soup for the Soul
I’ve been in fog many times on the water and ashore, and I must say, it’s one of my favorite atmospheric conditions; working around it can present challenges, but in every challenge lives the potential for enrichment of mind, body and soul, right?
ISA Sells New Custom 80-Meter for 2026 Delivery
ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, has announced the sale of a new 80-meter (262-foot) custom project.
Benetti Launches First B.Yond 37M
In a ceremony held in July at its Livorno shipyard, Benetti launched the brand’s new four-deck B.Yond 37M Voyager.
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing Announces Commencement of Construction
Transformation has begun of the iconic Hurricane Hole Marina on Paradise Island, Bahamas, into what will be a leading superyacht destination in the Bahamas.
Reach for the Stars
In more than three decades as a journalist covering this passion we share, I’ve spent time on boats of all flavors, all over the world.
The Iconic Westport 112 Keeps Rolling Along
Washington State’s Westport Yachts is one of the few active large-yacht builders in the U.S. Founded in 1964, Westport has built its reputation on delivering composite motoryachts up to 172 feet, on time and on budget.
Bob Denison
The president of Fort Lauderdale-based Denison Yachting discusses his business and the challenges of moving through and beyond the current troubles.
Horizon FD87 Skyline
Since its introduction, the Horizon FD85/87 has been the builder’s most popular model.
Light Fantastic
The effervescent design of the Amels 188 Limited Editions Volpini 2 hits high notes inside and out.
Boot Dusseldorf Turns 50 in Style
The 50 anniversary of Boot Dusseldorf, the mammoth indoor boat and watersports show, ended its first five decades with a bang.
Using Yachts for the Greater Good
The rest of us may not be able to give back on such a grand scale, but the efforts of owners such as these will shed benefit to us all.
Consider a Boat Show Road Trip
No matter what size yacht interests you, I’d suggest planning a winter vacation around a boat show.
Enjoying The Ride: Chasing Sunshine On The Custom Line Navetta 33
An aficionado of speed takes the slow road with his Custom Line Navetta 33.
Celebrating 'Wretched Excess'
The truth is, in the middle of it all can lie some of the most extraordinary yacht design details and craftsmanship you’ll ever see.
There's Cruising, and Then There's CRUISING
Editor-in-Chief Kenny Wooton on what a true seagoing vacation should be.
Sweet Sounds of Silence
Moving fast through the water is always a gas, but great rewards can be found in the sounds of silence.
Thanks for Your Memories
There are as many ways around the world as there are boats and wills to do it.
Behind the Scenes with the Captain of Bravo's 'Below Deck Mediterranean'
The new captain in the Bravo series ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ speaks out on her yachting career and her new gig as small-screen skipper.
Amels' Largest Yacht to Date Delivers Luxury in a Family Context
The first Amels Limited Editions 272, HERE COMES THE SUN, is a family getaway machine tailored for two owners’ luxury lifestyles afloat.
A Man Of Many Words
Editor-in-chief Kenny Wooton on finding common ground with the late William F. Buckley, Jr.