Yachting Channel
Yachting Channel is a podcast network from Yachting International Radio (YIR) covering the global yachting and maritime industry. It features over 20 original shows with yacht captains, superyacht crew, brokers, shipyards, designers, maritime lawyers, engineers, sustainability leaders, recruiters, and other industry voices. Topics include yacht ownership, charter, superyacht design, crew life, training, maritime law, refits, new builds, engineering, boating trends, blue economy, ocean innovation, and the business of yachting. The channel delivers daily yachting content across audio, video, editorial, and social media platforms.
Episodes
Why Superyacht Builds Need Operational Experience | Occam Marine | On The Bridge
What does it take to design and build a superyacht that truly works in operation?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal, co-founders of Occam Marine and former superyacht captains.Drawing on their experience at sea and within yacht construction, Lee and Giles explain why operational expertise should be introduced during th
South African Yacht Crew Tax: SARS and Seafarer Exemptions | Rich AF
South African yacht crew often hear one simple statement: yachties do not pay tax.But earning money overseas does not automatically remove the obligation to declare that income, submit tax returns, or prove that an exemption applies.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar speaks with Jamie Hadley-Grave CA(SA), Founder of Hadley-Grave Accounting & Tax, about the South African tax rules affec
Yachts or Ships? Cruise Ships, Superyachts & New Zealand Ferries | Ashley Ogborne | The Crew Car
Is the grass really greener in yachting, or does commercial shipping offer the balance maritime professionals are actually looking for?In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey is joined by his former First Officer and good friend, Chief Officer Ashley Ogborne, for an honest and frequently hilarious comparison of life aboard yachts and commercial ships.Ashley shares how philanthropy w
Power from the Gulf Stream? Marine Energy with Dr. James VanZwieten | The Blue Economy
Could one of the world’s most powerful ocean currents become a source of renewable energy?Katherine O’Fallon of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida is joined by Dr. James VanZwieten, Director of Florida Atlantic University’s Southeast Marine Energy Center (SMEC), to explore the science, engineering and real-world testing behind efforts to harness energy from the Gulf Stream.The conversation
Frontier Travel & Rare Access with Oliver Browne | Captain’s Chat
Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Oliver Browne, Founder & CEO of True Summit Adventures, to explore frontier travel, rare access and what makes an adventure genuinely unforgettable.From Alaska and Indonesia to Mongolia, Ecuador and the Solomon Islands, Oliver shares how True Summit creates highly personalised journeys built around extraordinary places, expert guides and experiences that canno
Buried At Sea: The Law They Ignored | Ryan Melogy | Part Two | UNCENSORED
What happens when a law exists to protect seafarers, but the system built to enforce it does not act?In Part Two of Buried At Sea: The Law They Ignored, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera continues the three-part series with maritime lawyer, advocate, and former seafarer Ryan Melogy.After Part One examined Ryan’s own experience of abuse at sea and what happened when he reported it, Part Two follows
Bridging Markets: Yachting, Branding and VIP Connections | Simply Moore
Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore.In this episode of Simply Moore, host Michael Moore of Moore & Co. sits down with Jamie Ye, Founder and CEO of FNT Lifestyle LLC, for a conversation about yachting, branding, VIP experiences, and the growing connections between Asian and Western markets.Jamie shares her journey from China to Fort Lauderdale, her work around luxury lifest
Superyacht Safety, CHIRP & Crew Reporting with Paul Shepherd | On The Bridge
How can the superyacht industry improve safety before something goes wrong?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Paul Shepherd, Chair of CHIRP’s superyacht programme, about confidential safety reporting, crew trust, shared learning, and the culture needed to help yacht crew speak up.Paul explains what CHIRP is, why a superyacht-specific p
Sailing Through The Excess, Luxury Yachting & Life At Sea | Captain’s Chat
Luxury yachting is often seen from the outside as glamour, freedom, celebrities, billionaires, royals, and floating palaces. But behind that image is a very different world of service, sacrifice, pressure, extraordinary human moments, and stories most people never hear.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Timmo Elliott and Gemma Masferrer, authors of Sailing Through
Refit Oversight: Why Yacht Projects Need Accountability | American Refit
Refit oversight is where yacht projects either hold together or start to unravel.In this episode of American Refit, host Maria Pierce Schoenheit is joined by Robert Mac Keen of MacKeen Group / MIATC and Lord Luke Hammond of Seek Standards for a direct conversation on planning, accountability, reporting, contractor selection, owner expectations, and why yacht refit projects need clearer structure
Superyacht Owner Exposure and Independent Representation | Forward Watch
Superyacht ownership should be exceptional, but it should never be chaotic.In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Jack MacNally of Foreland Marine about where yacht owners are most exposed during a purchase, build, refit, or ongoing operation, and why independent representation matters long before something goes wrong.Jack is the co-founder of Foreland Marine Consultancy
Crew First: Marina Genova, Schengen Rules & Yacht Crew | The Crew Car
Yachting does not run on yachts alone. It runs on captains, crew, marinas, shipyards, agents, suppliers, contractors, and the people who understand how to keep the entire ecosystem moving.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Giusy Murolo, Sales Manager at Marina Genova, to discuss why captains and crew are the real asset in ya
Instant Yacht Charter Booking, Live Pricing & IDOSY | Captain’s Chat
Yacht charter booking is changing, and today’s clients expect faster access, clearer pricing, live availability, and a more direct route from interest to experience.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Captain Daren Packham, Head of Yachts at IDOSY, for a practical conversation about instant yacht charter booking, live pricing, live availability, APA and VAT transpa
Offshore Safety, Human Factors & Life Offshore | Sea Views
Offshore safety is not just about PPE, paperwork, or compliance. It is about people, judgement, leadership, resilience, and understanding risk before it becomes an incident.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Gordon Foot, MNM FNI | Offshore Client Representative, for a conversation about the reality of life and work offshore.Gordon’s maritime career has take
Black Pearl, Sailing & Crew Pride with Captain Chris Gartner | On The Bridge
What makes sailing yacht Black Pearl one of the most extraordinary yachts in the world?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Captain Chris Gartner of sailing yacht Black Pearl about the freedom of sailing, the technology behind one of the most recognisable yachts afloat, and the realities of operating a sailing yacht of this scale.Chris e
Yacht Maintenance Unhinged, Ceramic Coatings & Boat Care | Captain’s Chat
Yacht maintenance is not the ugly side of yachting. It is where the standard either holds or slips.In this episode of Captain’s Chat | Yachting International Radio, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Tyler Wilson and Brian Hall of Velluto Products about yacht maintenance, ceramic coatings, surface protection, detailing, product education, and why the industry needs better systems for looking after y
Substance Awareness, Spiking & Crew Safety With Stacey Miller | Superyacht Laundry
What does substance awareness really look like when alcohol, drugs, nightlife, crew culture, safety, and personal responsibility all collide?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Stacey Miller for a raw, honest, and practical conversation about alcohol, drugs, harm reduction, drink spiking, crew safety, and why awareness matters in an industry built around trave
Private Access at the Golden Spinnaker Gala | Simply Moore
Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore.In the first episode of Simply Moore, Michael Moore of Moore & Co. takes listeners inside the Golden Spinnaker Gala at the New York Yacht Club, an evening rooted in Olympic sailing, private support, long-standing friendships, and the people who help keep elite sailing moving forward.Recorded in Newport, with the New York Yacht Club overl
Sea of Mind: Yacht Crew Mental Health & Therapy | The Crew Car
Yacht crew mental health is talked about more than ever. But talking about it is not the same as making support easy to access.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Nick Hayward-Young, known as The Superyacht Psychotherapist, about therapy, stigma, mental health support, and why yachting needs to treat the mind with the same serio
Yacht Charter, Five-Star Service & Client Experience | Captain’s Chat
Yacht charter is not just about booking a yacht. It is about preparation, communication, trust, and creating the kind of guest experience that feels effortless because the work behind it has been done properly.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Sabrina van Maltha of International Yacht Register about luxury yacht charter, five-star service, client expectations, bro
Ward’s Marine Electric, The Wards Way Podcast and South Florida’s Blue Economy | The Blue Economy
Can a 75-year-old marine electrical company help shape the future of the blue economy?In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, is joined by Kristina Hebert, President/CEO of Ward’s Marine Electric and host of The Wards Way Podcast, for a practical conversation about marine infrastructure, family business, working wate
SuperYacht Times, Trust & Media Integrity with Francesca Webster | On The Bridge
What does it take to report honestly on one of the world’s most private industries?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Francesca Webster, Editor-in-Chief at SuperYacht Times, about superyacht media, editorial trust, industry reputation, and the responsibility of reporting on a sector built so heavily on relationships.Francesca’s route into yachting me
Toxic Leadership On Deck: How Bad Leadership Breaks Crew Confidence | The Wellbeing Project
Toxic leadership does not just affect morale. It can change how crew see themselves.In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach is joined by Keagan Blanckensee, Bosun, for an honest conversation about the impact poor leadership can have on deck crew over time.Keagan has spent more than 10 years in superyachting, including bosun roles on 100m+ vessels. He shares
Buried At Sea: Abuse, Power & Accountability | Ryan Melogy | Part One | UNCENSORED
What happens when abuse is reported at sea, and the system protects itself instead?In Part One of Buried At Sea: Abuse, Power & Accountability, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera speaks with maritime lawyer, advocate, and former seafarer Ryan Melogy for the first episode of a three-part special series examining abuse, silence, retaliation, and accountability across the maritime industry.Ryan is
Minimum No More: Crew HR, Standards & People Culture | The Crew Car
Yachting is built on crew. Without them, nothing works.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Kayleigh Liddell, Crew HR Manager at Hill Robinson, about crew HR, people culture, yacht management, retention, and why the industry needs to move beyond simply meeting the minimum.Kayleigh shares her route from education, recruitment, and HR into yachting, and how her work wit
Crew Training, Leadership & Service Standards With Lynne Edwards | Superyacht Laundry
What does true crew training look like when service, leadership, mindset, and guest experience all collide?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Lynne Edwards of Phoenix Superyacht Training for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of superyacht service, interior training, leadership, crew mindset, guest expectations, and why technical skills alone are
Advanced Propulsion: Edwin Bonsen on Silent, Efficient Yacht Technology | Positive Waves Media
Silent propulsion is becoming an increasingly important part of modern yacht design, especially as efficiency, onboard comfort, underwater noise reduction, and vessel performance move higher on the agenda.In this episode of Positive Waves Media, host Jana Thomas speaks with Edwin Bonsen, Director Sales Marine Benelux at Voith Turbo B.V., about advanced maritime propulsion systems and their releva
Damen Yachting, Amels & The Future Of Superyacht Building | Yachting USA
Host Rick Thomas welcomes Rose Damen, Managing Director at Damen Yachting, for a powerful conversation recorded on board the 74-metre Amels 242 CASINO ROYALE in South Florida.This episode looks inside one of the most influential yacht builders in the world, exploring the future of Damen Yachting, the strength of the Amels platform philosophy, the importance of shipyard investment, and the balance
Superyacht Crew Wellbeing & Performance with Cally Cooper | On The Bridge
Superyacht crew wellbeing is no longer a soft conversation. It is directly connected to performance, retention, communication, leadership, safety, and the long-term health of the yachting industry.In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Cally Cooper, owner and founder of WellCrew, about how yacht crew can be better supported in high-pressure onboard environmen
Crew Recruitment, Fake CVs & Safer Hiring With Sophie Barber | Superyacht Laundry
What really happens behind the scenes in yacht crew recruitment?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Sophie Barber, founder of Vela Recruitment, for an honest and practical conversation about how superyacht recruitment has changed, why references remain complicated, and why the right placement still depends on far more than a strong CV.Sophie shares her journey
Health at Sea: ENG1, Crew Welfare & Medical Support | The Crew Car
Crew health is not just a wellbeing issue. It is a safety issue.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Dr. Simon Gordon, GP and ENG1 doctor based in Valbonne, about what yacht crew health really looks like from the medical side of the industry.Dr. Gordon shares how he came into the yachting world after taking over from Dr. Patrick Ireland in the South of France, and why
Rotational Captains and Shared Command | Forward Watch
Rotational captaincy is becoming more common across yachting, but the industry rarely talks honestly about what it takes for two captains to share command without destabilising the crew, the culture, or the standard onboard.In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Dean Pilatti about the reality of rotational captaincy and the leadership skills required to make it w
Getting Fishermen Home Safe | Sea Views
Fishing safety does not start with paperwork. It starts with the people who go to sea.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Darren Guard of Guard Safety, a New Zealand fishing safety specialist whose life has been shaped by commercial fishing, vessel operations, safety culture, regulation, training, and fisher wellbeing.Darren comes from one of New Zealand’s o
Sober Crew Social Club: Drinking, Identity & Life Onboard | Superyacht Laundry
What happens when drinking is no longer making life bigger, better, easier, or more fun?In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Laura Kilbey, founder of Sober Crew Social Club, for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about alcohol, yacht crew culture, identity, loneliness, pressure, safety, and what it really means to choose sobriety while working in a
Carbon Fibre Luxury: Paul Hackett on C-Quip’s Superyacht Innovation | Positive Waves Media
Carbon fibre is often associated with performance and aesthetics, but in the superyacht industry it also plays a serious role in safety, efficiency, crew handling, and intelligent design.In this episode of Positive Waves Media, host Jana Thomas speaks with Paul Hackett, Founder and Managing Director of C-Quip, about the New Zealand company’s work in carbon fibre equipment for the global superyach
Rossinavi: Italian Yacht Building, Beauty & Innovation | Yachting USA
Rossinavi is one of Italy’s most distinctive full-custom superyacht builders, where beauty, engineering, family heritage, and advanced propulsion technology come together in every one-off build.In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Federico Rossi of Rossinavi about what makes Italian yacht building different, from the cultural importance of beauty and craftsmanship to the techn
Reef Arches, Hybrid Seawalls and the Future of Coastal Resilience | The Blue Economy
Can shoreline protection do more than defend against erosion?In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, is joined by Arthur Tiedeman of APH Marine Construction and Nicholas Bourdon of Reef Arches for a practical conversation about nature-based shoreline infrastructure, hybrid seawalls, artificial reef structures, mangro
Do It For Gem: A Crew Health Message That Matters | Superyacht Laundry
When yacht crew work away from home, routine health appointments can quickly become complicated. Boats move, schedules change, contracts run long, and personal medical checks can be pushed further down the list.But some checks cannot wait.In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Jayn Willis, founder of The Floating Florista Foundation, about her daughter Gemma, know
Step Into Purpose: Geraldine Hardy’s Final Episode | Self Care
In this final episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy reflects on her years connected to the yachting industry, her early involvement with Yachting International Radio, and the decision to step away from Self-Care On Board as she moves fully into her next chapter.This is not simply a farewell. It is a reflection on purpose, intuition, integrity, and knowing when a chapter has done what it came to d
Panic Buttons At Sea: Crew Safety Tech That Could Save Lives | UNCENSORED
What happens when yacht crew need help, but no one nearby can act fast enough?In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera speaks with Devlin Cathey, founder of All Safe Yachting, about a crew safety system built to give yacht crew an immediate way to raise the alarm, capture evidence, and access support wherever they are in the world.All Safe Yachting began with the idea of a global panic
Green to Ready: Yacht Interior Training & New Crew Support | The Crew Car
Green crew need more than a checklist. They need honest guidance, realistic expectations, and a clearer understanding of what they are walking into before they step onboard.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Jemma Cunningham, Founder of The Yacht Interior Academy, about preparing new yacht crew for the realities behind yachting’s polished exterior.Jemma’s own route
Know Your Rights Before Something Goes Wrong | Superyacht Laundry
Yacht crew work across borders, contracts, flag states, management structures, and onboard procedures, but many do not fully understand what those details mean until something goes wrong.In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Lucy Goff and Jenny Harris from Ocean Legal for a practical conversation about yacht crew rights, marine law, employment contracts, NDAs, j
Girls On Deck: From Deck To Captain | The Wellbeing Project
In yachting, talent does not always get a clear path forward.Marlies Sanders knows that first-hand.After arriving in the Caribbean following a transatlantic crossing with no formal yachting background, Marlies built her career step by step, earning her Yachtmaster, gaining sea time, working her way through the ranks, and eventually becoming a Superyacht Captain with a Master 3000.But the journey
From Commercial Ships to 90m Superyacht Captain | On The Bridge
What does it take to become the captain of a 90-metre superyacht?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Captain Chris Halligan, Captain of a 90-metre superyacht, about his journey from commercial shipping to large yacht command, and the leadership lessons that shaped the captain he is today.Chris began his maritime career as a cadet at Warsash in 2003 be
No Quick Fix: Healing, Longevity & The Inner Work | Self Care
Healing has become one of the most overused words in modern wellness.In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy looks at what healing really requires when we move beyond quick fixes, surface-level wellness, and the latest trends in longevity technology.Geraldine discusses peptides, exosomes, stem cells, personalised infusions, infrared therapy, cold plunges, and performance-focused health tool
Class Made Simple: Yacht Surveys, Safety & RINA | Captain’s Chat
Yacht classification can feel complicated from the outside, but at its core it is about safety, preparation, communication, and keeping a vessel operating properly.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Davide Di Biasi of RINA for a practical conversation about yacht class, surveys, compliance, safety standards, digital tools, and why classification societies should
Stena Line Leadership: Margareta Jensen Dickson on Inclusion | Women in Maritime
In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Margareta Jensen Dickson, Chief People and Communications Officer at Stena Line, about leadership, inclusion, career growth, and what it means to help change a traditional industry from the inside.Margareta’s career did not begin in maritime. Her path moved through finance, HR, hospitality, retail, aviation, and organisational transf
Yacht Crew Money Mistakes and the Wealth Window Most People Waste | Rich AF
Yacht crew can earn serious money very early in life, often with very few living expenses. That should be a massive advantage. Too often, it becomes a missed opportunity.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar speaks with Dr. Pieter de Villiers of Money Marx about what really happens when high income meets low structure, lifestyle inflation, bad habits, and the financial chaos that can come wit
Be True To You: Honesty, Burnout & Real Self-Care | Self Care
What happens when you know something is wrong for you, but you keep ignoring it anyway?In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores truthfulness, honesty, and why being real with yourself is one of the deepest forms of self-care.Drawing from the yogic principle of Satya, Geraldine reflects on what it means to stop betraying yourself, especially when your body, intuition, and inner
Yacht Crew Life, Superyacht Deck Careers & Leading From The Deck | Captain’s Chat
Yacht crew life is often seen from the outside as travel, sunshine, and beautiful destinations. But behind the scenes, building a career in the superyacht industry takes discipline, adaptability, resilience, and the ability to stay grounded while living and working at sea.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Eleisha Mealing, better known on Instagram as @EleishaOn
Yacht Refit in America: Planning, Costs & Confidence | American Refit
A new series begins on Yachting International Radio.In the first episode of American Refit, host Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner | Director of Operations at MPS 913 | Maritime Project Solutions, leads a direct conversation on the real state of yacht refit in America and what the industry needs to do to rebuild confidence, improve predictability, and deliver stronger outcomes for owners, captains,
From Cadet to Crew: UKSA, Dockwalking & Building a Yacht Career | The Crew Car
Yacht crew careers do not begin with glamour. They begin with training, resilience, humility, and the willingness to learn from the ground up.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Charlie Streeten, a recent UKSA cadetship graduate, about what it really looks like to take the first steps into the yachting industry.Charlie shares how his early experience in a boatyard in
Yacht Crew, SeaKeepers & Ocean Conservation | On The Bridge
🌊 Yacht crew are not just working at sea. They are often the first to see the ocean changing.In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Gill Rodrigues, Director International Relations at The International SeaKeepers Society, about how private yachts, captains, crew, owners, and the wider superyacht industry can support ocean conservation, marine research, c
Yacht Crew Rights: NDAs, Crime Reporting and Legal Protection | Forward Watch
Can an NDA stop yacht crew from reporting crime, abuse, harassment, unsafe working conditions, or wrongdoing onboard?In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Benjamin Maltby of Keystone Law about one of the most misunderstood legal issues in the superyacht industry: NDAs and crew rights.NDAs have a legitimate purpose. They can protect owner privacy, itineraries, commercial
The Wake-Up Call: Radical Self-Care & Burnout Recovery | Self Care
What happens when your body forces you to stop and listen?In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy shares one of her most vulnerable reflections yet, opening up about the health scare that became a turning point in her life.After discovering a tennis ball-sized tumor in her breast, Geraldine was forced to confront more than a physical diagnosis. Although the tumor was benign, the experience
Yacht Broker Trust, Yacht Sales & Client Relationships | Captain’s Chat
Yacht brokerage is built on trust, communication, market knowledge, and long-term client relationships.In this episode of Captain’s Chat | Yachting International Radio, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Elvis Sipe of HMY Yacht Sales about what really matters in yacht sales, from understanding a buyer’s lifestyle to asking better questions, delivering bad news early, and supporting clients long afte
Legal Protection After Accidents at Sea | UNCENSORED Part 3
In Part 3 of this three-part UNCENSORED legal series, host Marién Sarriera is joined again by maritime lawyer and former seafarer Adria Notari for a practical conversation about legal protection after accidents, deaths, suicide, serious injuries, and unsafe situations at sea.This final episode focuses on when crew members or families should contact a lawyer, why early legal advice matters, and ho
Before Below Deck: Captain Kerry on Healing, Purpose & Leadership | Yachting USA
Before Captain Kerry Titheradge became known to millions through Below Deck, he built his life at sea the hard way.In this episode of Yachting USA, Captain Kerry joins Rick Thomas for a rare and deeply honest conversation about the career, discipline, setbacks, healing, and leadership journey that shaped him long before television entered the picture.Kerry traces his path from parasailing boats a
Strait of Hormuz: Seafarers, Ship Safety and the Human Cost of Conflict | Sea Views
🌊 When conflict reaches the sea, it is seafarers who are left carrying the human cost.In this episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling is joined by co-host Dave Watkins, Deputy Director of CHIRP Maritime, with guests Capt. Samarth Sinha and Dr Rachel Glynn-Williams for a powerful and necessary conversation about the reality facing crews in conflict zones, including the Strait of Hormuz.This is no
Liminal Space, Family Patterns & Personal Growth | Self Care
What happens when the old version of you no longer fits, but the new version has not fully arrived yet?In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy reflects on liminal space, family patterns, trauma healing, and the emotional reality of becoming someone you can no longer turn back from.Drawing from her own experience growing up in a Chinese Peranakan and German family, losing her father at
Yacht AI Management, Bridge Logs & Crew Admin | Yacht Multiworks | Captain’s Chat
Yacht management is becoming more digital, more connected, and more dependent on systems that reduce admin rather than add to it.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Andrew Edwards of Yacht Multiworks about AI yacht management, bridge logs, crew admin, hours of rest, invoice scanning, checklists, supplier searches, smart handovers, and the practical ways digital tool
Yacht Footwear, Sustainability & Marine Performance with Alan Guyan | The Bridge
What does sustainable footwear look like when it is built for real marine environments?In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars speaks with Alan Guyan, Founder and CEO of made+, at the Palm Beach International Boat Show about yacht footwear, sustainable materials, domestic manufacturing, marine performance, and why practical design matters around docks, decks, and yachts.Based in Annapoli
Yacht Crew Safety, Panic Buttons & All Safe Yachting | The Crew Car
Yacht crew safety cannot depend on silence, luck, or hoping someone speaks up before something goes wrong.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Devlin Cathey, Founder of All Safe Yachting, about practical systems designed to help protect yacht crew onboard and ashore.After years in the industry as a yacht chef, Devlin saw the pres
Coral Vita Is Scaling Coral Restoration and Reef Recovery | The Blue Economy
Can coral restoration become a scalable business capable of protecting reefs, coastlines, economies, and communities?In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Sam Teicher, Co-Founder of Coral Vita, to explore how coral restoration is moving from traditional conservation work into a scalable blue economy
No Training. Real Risk: Sexual Assault Response at Sea | The Wellbeing Project
A crew member reports sexual assault onboard. The captain may have decades at sea, but no formal training on how to handle that situation.In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Chris O’Flaherty of The Nautical Institute about a serious gap in maritime regulation, onboard leadership, and crew safety.Recent STCW amendments now include harassment preven
Inherited Wealth, Neurodivergence & Family Pressure | Self Care
What happens when inherited wealth, family legacy, pressure, and neurodivergence collide?In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine speaks with Octavian Sigismund Maria Gotthard Graf Pilati von Thassul zu Daxberg about aristocratic family history, inherited responsibility, family business crisis, neurodivergence, and the personal cost of carrying pressure from a young age.Octavi
Yacht Crew Sea Time, Digital Logs and Career Progression | Captain’s Chat
Yacht crew sea time should never depend on lost paperwork, forgotten logbooks, or last-minute panic before a course.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service, about how DSS is helping yacht crew, captains, and vessels manage sea time, verification, reports, and career progression more efficiently.This is a practical conversa
Yachting Business: Yacht Detailing, Captain Trust & Reputation | The Bridge
Yachting business is built on reputation, reliability, and trust.In this episode of The Bridge, Alex Siegars sits down with Michael R. McIlwain, owner of Buff Daddy’s Detailing, to break down how a yacht detailing business can grow entirely through captain relationships and word-of-mouth in the global yachting industry.From starting as a certified technician to building a respected name across So
Yachting Giving Back and Real Impact in Ghana | Rich AF
Yachting has no shortage of money, but far fewer examples of it being used to create something tangible outside the industry.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Thomas Hearn, Co-Founder and Chairman of Home Ghana, to talk through how a short volunteer trip turned into building schools, supporting education, and creating long-term opportunities in Ghana
Yacht Crew Safety, Leadership Failures & 1600 Reported Incidents | The Crew Car
There are parts of the yachting industry that are still being handled quietly, often left unspoken or dealt with behind closed doors. This conversation brings them forward.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, is joined by Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to examine the reality of crew safety,
Yachting Business Secrets: Capital, Visibility & Growth Explained | Yachting USA
What does it take to scale a business in today’s yachting industry, and why are visibility and credibility now critical to accessing capital?Rick Thomas, host of Yachting USA, sits down with Rhonda Klch, Managing Partner at EquityFirst, to explore how entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies can position themselves for real financial growth.Filmed at the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, this
Yacht VAT, Ownership & Charter Structures Explained | Maritime Legal
Yacht ownership is not just about the asset. It is about structure, compliance, and understanding how VAT, jurisdiction, and operational setup shape both risk and opportunity.In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dylan D’Agostino, Managing Director of Q Global Accounting Ltd, to break down how yacht ownership, VAT, and charter
South Africa’s First Female Master Mariner: Captain Antoinette Keller | Women in Maritime
What does it take to build a career at sea and rise through one of the most demanding industries in the world?In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Captain Antoinette Keller, Principal Officer at the South African Maritime Safety Authority in Cape Town.With over 30 years of experience, Antoinette shares her journey from cadet to senior leadership, navigating male-dominat
Self Care: Outgrowing Your Old Self | Identity, Change & Personal Growth
Growth does not always feel empowering. Sometimes, it feels like losing the version of yourself that once made sense.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores what happens when you evolve beyond your old identity and why going back is not an option.Reflecting on her journey while writing and reshaping her book, Geraldine shares how personal growth can create distance between who
Superyacht Leadership, Navigation & Crew Dynamics with Alicia Store | Captain’s Chat
Superyacht leadership is defined on the bridge, where navigation, communication, and decision making come together in real time.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm ltd and host of On The Bridge, about the realities behind modern superyacht operations.From supporting over 700 vessels globally to helping crews transition f
Yacht Crew Travel Reality, AI and Global Logistics | Rich AF
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