For the May issue of Boat International we watched 13 sailing superyachts engage in an epic battle at the Loro Piana Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous, in the BVIs. Back on solid ground we delved into the fascinating world of superyacht refits and the mammoth works undertaken by HYS Yachts in the Philippines. HYS has been converting commercial vessels to sturdy superyachts for more than a decade, including the 55m Ark Angel – on which HYS has just completed its third refit for her third owner. We also took a look at three brand new yachts, each entirely different: the 70.5m Talisman C, the 64.5m Seanna, and the 45m Karia…

The yachts included in this month's issue are -