Yacht Life
Driven by passion
Head chef Robin Besnard of the 197-foot (60-meter) Benetti Formosa says his cooking is entwined with his personality.aboard the Benetti Formosa cooks wherever his mood leads him.
Visual References
A t 29 years old, Shay Van der Kraan, head chef aboard the 178-foot (54.4-meter) Townsend-Downey Shenandoah of Sark, has a resume that touts award-winning restaurants from New Zealand and Australia to the United Kingdom and France.
Taking Life and Cooking in Stride
When plans change aboard Galene, Chef Jack Brown whips up a gourmet meal on a moment’s notice.
Improvisation Style
Creativity is the name of the game for Damien Thompson, head chef aboard the 350-foot Oceanco Black Pearl
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.
In the bubbles
Sparkling wines have always been the stuff of celebration. Which ones should you stock to enhance your special moments?
Hammer + Chisel
A family-run studio in Tuscany carves artisanal seashells from solid marble.
World of sumptuous delights
An award-winning charter yacht chef shares years’ worth of recipes, techniques and stories in her cookbook made with love.
The World was his Oyster
Newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer’s last years were marked by infirmity. He sought refuge on his yacht.
In the Galley with Peter Daniel ‘Frostie’ Frost
A charter chef and a master sommelier serve up the perfect pairings
In the Galley with Chef Tim MacDonald
Behind the scenes with the chef of 180-foot Amels Elixir
In the Galley with Chef Michael Wilson
Meet the man behind the meals on board the 185-foot Delta My Seanna
Rites of Passage
Refreshingly straightforward and seaworthy, Stella di Mare is a 130-foot cruiser designed for serious exploring.
The Best Of 2018
Our editors' picks of the year's finest yachts, designs and technology
American Spirit: The best large-yacht builders in the USA
SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. builders are turning out semi-custom and fully custom yachts from coast to coast.
Perini Navi Cup: A Family Gathering
The 7th edition of the Perini Navi Cup lives up to its exhilarating reputation.
Michael Saylor Receives International SeaKeeper Award
Businessman Michael Saylor was honored with the 2018 International SeaKeeper Award.
From Dawn 'Til Bark: In the Galley with Chef Simon Phillips
Chef Simon Phillips knows gourmet, even when it comes to cooking for canines.
Snapshots From Monaco
Yachts International editors are on the scene in Monaco this week. See their photos here.