ShowBoats International’s December 2011 issue features expert analysis on the state of the yachting industry with our annual Global Order Book, tracking new build orders worldwide.

This issue also brings a special focus on the most vital aspect of an efficiently run yacht—the crew. Chefs share their recipe for the ideal galley design and we take a look at yachts that are leading the way in offering comfortable crew accommodations. Are you paying your crew enough? Or too much? Learn the true cost of crew as 1,500 crew reveal their salaries in the industry’s most comprehensive survey to date.

The latest chapter of Golden Compass’s globetrotting takes us to the emerging island nation of East Timor, where the yacht’s owners embraced the rare cultural immersion that yacht travel affords.

Finally, we celebrate the talented creative teams behind last year’s most exceptional yachts with full details of the ShowBoats Design Award winners.

Featured yachts in this month's issue include:

Hemisphere
Told u So
Liberty