Yachting Channel
by Yachting International Radio 500 episodes Nov 8, 2026
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
Rondal & Royal Huisman: Yacht Innovation with Hermen de Jong | Yachting USA
Wind power, hydrogen and advanced composites are opening new possibilities for superyacht engineering.Rick Thomas welcomes Hermen de Jong, Manager Innovation at Rondal, to explore the technologies being developed at Rondal and Royal Huisman. From aerospace-inspired wing sails to dedicated hydrogenerators, Hermen explains how propulsion, energy storage and onboard comfort can work together.Their c
From Combat to Coral Reefs: Navy SEAL Kaj Larsen | The Blue Economy
For Kaj Larsen, the ocean has been a place of military service, discovery and renewed purpose. Now, the former Navy SEAL is putting his diving skills to work protecting it.Joining Katherine O’Fallon on The Blue Economy, Larsen shares his journey from special operations and frontline journalism to ocean conservation and technology investment. Through his work with FORCE BLUE, he describes how mili
Right Place, Right Time: Life Aboard M/Y Arience with Chief Officer Jason Walker | On The Bridge
What does it really take to deliver a seven-star superyacht charter experience, and how do you protect the crew responsible for making it happen?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Jason Walker, Chief Officer aboard M/Y Arience, about the realities of luxury yacht charter, crew leadership and the unexpected opportunities that shaped his
Crew to Creator: Ben Stickland on Yachting, Content & Crew Culture | The Crew Car
Ben Stickland left yachting convinced he never wanted to see another superyacht again.Two years later, he is back in the industry from an entirely different direction.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Ben Stickland, UGC Creator & Presenter, to talk about his journey from yacht crew to content creator and why authentic, unsc
How Yacht Maintenance Protects Resale Value | Yacht Maintenance Unhinged
The maintenance decisions made throughout a yacht’s life can shape its value when it comes to selling.On board Legacy, a 112-foot Westport, host Tyler Wilson speaks with Andy Miles of Miles Yacht Group and Captain Robert Sybrant of Sybrant Marine Services about protecting a yacht’s condition, supporting its crew and managing the work owners rarely see.Andy explains how deferred maintenance can af
Malta Boat Show: Inside Malta’s Growing Yachting Industry
The Malta Boat Show brings together the vessels, businesses and services shaping Malta’s yachting industry against the historic backdrop of the Three Cities.Recorded at Dock One in Cottonera, Dr Jessica Galea of Dingli & Dingli Law Firm speaks with Maria Vella-Galea of Yachting Malta about the organisation’s work and the development of the boat show.Maria explains how Yachting Malta has expan
Yacht Crew Insurance: Are You Covered? | The Wellbeing Project
If you were hospitalised tomorrow, would you know exactly what your yacht's medical insurance covers? What happens if you cannot return to work, need treatment while on leave, or have a pre-existing medical condition?In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson welcomes Michelle van der Merwe, Superyacht Group Manager at Pantaenius, to discuss the realities of yacht crew medical i
Buried at Sea: Who Protects Yacht Crew? | Ryan Melogy | Bonus Episode | UNCENSORED
What happens when yacht crew are told to report abuse, but the very systems responsible for protecting them fail to act?In this special bonus episode of Buried at Sea, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera reunites with maritime lawyer and advocate Ryan Melogy to examine what meaningful accountability could look like across the international yachting industry.Following the three-part series exposing ab
A Life Reinvented: Howard Scott on Yacht Ownership, Rescue at Sea and Starting Again | Yachting USA
After three decades practising law in Georgia, Howard Scott stepped away from the courtroom and began a different chapter, one shaped by classic yachts, Caribbean adventures, writing and the people he met along the way.In this episode of Yachting USA, Howard joins host Rick Thomas to share the experiences behind that transformation, including a frightening loss of propulsion offshore and a nightt
Superyachts Behind the Glamour | Captain Ronny Roskosch | Yachting Confidential
What does it take to make a superyacht experience feel effortless, and what do guests rarely see behind the scenes?Sabrina van Maltha welcomes Captain Ronny M. Roskosch to Yachting Confidential for a candid conversation about the people, pressures and responsibilities behind luxury yachting, drawing on his three decades at sea across commercial shipping, deep-sea diving and superyachts.Ronny disc
From Black Pearl to Buckingham Palace: Inside Superyachting | On The Bridge
Sailing Black Pearl through heavy weather, taking command of a superyacht, building a business from a barn and finding yourself at Buckingham Palace are experiences few people share, but each offers a revealing perspective on the world behind the vessels.In this special On The Bridge compilation, Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, brings together standout moments and previously unseen excerpts from c
Unspoken at Sea: Sexual Misconduct, Psychological Safety & Industry Change | Sea Views
Sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse at sea are not new problems, but much of what happens onboard may never reach a formal reporting system.In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling is joined by Susanne Justesen, Director of Human Sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, and Jeremy Sutton, Chief Executive of Swire Shipping and newly announced co-chair of the All Aboard Alliance, to exam
Yacht Safety Beyond Paperwork | Antoine Capstick | The Crew Car
What does a completed safety checklist tell us about a crew’s readiness when something actually goes wrong?Captain James Battey welcomes captain, author and former Designated Person Ashore Antoine Capstick to The Crew Car for a frank conversation about yacht safety management, practical seamanship and the distinction between documented compliance and operational readiness.Antoine questions whethe
Buying a Yacht: Why Experience Matters | Simply Moore
Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore.Michael Moore of Moore & Co. joins Brendan Roney, Founder and Managing Partner of BR Marine Group, at Lester’s Diner for a conversation about yacht ownership, brokerage and the experience behind helping clients find the right vessel.From selling day charters in Newport to spending 25 years working aboard yachts, Brendan explains how his
UK PSSR Training Update: 31 March 2027 Deadline | Chris O’Flaherty | Forward Watch
Already completed your PSSR training? The UK’s updated requirements mean you may still need to take action before 31 March 2027.In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson, Director of The Crew Coach, welcomes back Captain Chris O’Flaherty, Senior Technical Adviser and Head of IMO Delegation at The Nautical Institute, to explain the PSSR training update and what it means for captains, crew an
AI at Sea, RampAssist & Cleaner Boating | 2025 FLIBS Nominee Throwback Part 2 | Blue Economy
What does marine innovation look like when artificial intelligence, safer boating and environmental responsibility all meet on the same dock?Ahead of FLIBS 2026, The Blue Economy Podcast continues its look back at companies selected as nominees for the 2025 Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards, revisiting the technologies that stood out a year ago while attention turns towar
Experiences, Not Charters: Alicia Mckay On Odyssia, Dubai Yacht Events & F1 Hospitality | Yachting Confidential
In Dubai, luxury clients do not need another rooftop, another ballroom or another restaurant they have already seen ten times before. They need an experience that feels private, considered, impossible to replicate and completely seamless from the moment they arrive.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Alicia Mckay, Founder of Odyssia, about the world of luxury
Malta’s Maritime Framework: Law, Trust & the Strength Behind the Flag | Maritime Legal
What makes a maritime flag worth choosing, and what makes owners stay?In this edition of Maritime Legal, Malta’s Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Hon. Dr Chris Bonett MP, joins host Dr Jessica Galea, Partner and Head of Yachting at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, for a wide-ranging conversation about the legal, regulatory and institutional framework behind one of the world’s most recognised marit
Sailing Yacht Black Pearl: Behind The Project with Derek Munro | On The Bridge
What does it really take to help deliver one of the most ambitious sailing yacht projects ever built?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Derek Munro of Divergent Yachting, Project Manager and Owner’s Representative for sailing yacht Black Pearl.Black Pearl is one of the most recognisable sailing yachts in the world, but behind her profi
SARS, Tax Residency & Offshore Income: What South African Yacht Crew Need to Know | Rich AF
“SARS is like Liam Neeson, but about your money.”In Part Two of this South African yacht crew tax conversation, Rich AF host Charl Minnaar is joined again by Jamie Hadley-Grave CA(SA), founder of Hadley-Grave Accounting & Tax, to go beyond the basics and into the tax questions that start to matter once yacht crew build careers, assets and lives outside South Africa.What actually happens when
Yacht Crew Standards: Compliance vs Reality | Kirsty Porritt | The Crew Car
Does yachting have industry standards, or does it have industry minimums?In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey sits down with Kirsty Porritt for a conversation about crew employment, MLC compliance, management responsibility and the gap that can exist between regulatory requirements and the operational reality onboard.Kirsty brings experience across superyacht client and operation
FLIBS 2026 Countdown: 2025 Innovation & Sustainability Award Nominees | iHoy Captain, Remigo & Vessev | Blue Economy
What does marine innovation look like before it becomes the technology everyone is talking about?As the countdown to FLIBS 2026 begins, The Blue Economy looks back at three companies selected as nominees for the 2025 Marine Research Hub Innovation & Sustainability Awards, revisiting the ideas, technologies and people that caught the attention of the awards programme one year ago.Host Katherin
Dubai’s Luxury Network: Sian Myburgh On Trusted Access, Events & Yacht Charter | Yachting Confidential
In Dubai, luxury is not only about where a client goes. It is about who knows how to make the right experience happen, who understands the brief, who can move quickly without losing discretion, and who has built the trusted network behind the scenes.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Sian Myburgh, Head of Business Development at Miss Jones Group Dubai, about
Yacht Maintenance: What Cutting Corners Really Costs | Yacht Maintenance Unhinged
Salt, sun, oxidation, hard use and constant pressure to keep everything running. Maintaining a superyacht never stops. But what happens when budgets tighten, crew are stretched and cutting corners starts creating bigger problems than it solves?In this episode of Yacht Maintenance Unhinged, Tyler Wilson sits down with Sam Powell, Toy Shop Sales Director at National Marine Suppliers, at Superyacht
Buddy Haack: The Possibilities Are Unlimited | Yachting USA
Some lives are measured not only by what was achieved, but by what was passed on.Recorded before his passing, this special episode of Yachting USA preserves the voice, humour and restless imagination of Buddy Haack, a yacht captain, shipyard and owner’s representative, author, mentor and lifelong student of the sea.Alongside Yachting USA host Rick Thomas and Captain Doug Hoogs, his longtime frien
Superyacht Captain Olly Lewis on Charter Pressure, Crew & Command | On The Bridge
What does it really take to lead a superyacht when the pressure is high, the decisions are yours, and everyone onboard is looking to the bridge?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Superyacht Captain Olly Lewis about the realities of command, charter leadership, crew morale, safety, rotation, recruitment, and life at sea.Olly’s route int
Seafarer Abandonment: Unpaid Wages, Repatriation and the Human Cost | Sea Views
Seafarer abandonment does not always mean a crew has been physically deserted on a dead ship. Sometimes the vessel is still operating, the crew is still working and cargo is still moving, but wages have stopped, contracts have expired, repatriation is being delayed and basic provisions are beginning to disappear.Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Mohamed Arrachedi, ITF FOC Network Coord
“No Arab Has Ever Held a Senior Position in Yachting”: Ghada “Lili” Soliman | The Wellbeing Project
Early in her career, Ghada “Lili” Soliman was told that “no Arab has ever held a senior position in yachting.” Seven years later, she became Chief Stewardess on a 74-metre yacht. Her story raises a question the industry cannot afford to dismiss: how much talent is overlooked when an accent, nationality or passport is mistaken for a measure of ability?Karine Rayson speaks with Lili, Founder of The
Commanding Change: Ann Pletschke on Safety, Sexism and Leadership at Sea
At four years old, Ann Pletschke had already decided that she would one day command a ship. By 16, she was at sea, beginning a career that would take her across deep-sea cargo ships, North Sea offshore operations, passenger ferries, polar waters, autonomous shipping, vessel inspections and command.In this candid conversation with Women in Maritime host Julia Gosling, Ann examines what it actually
Sober at Sea: Alcohol, Yacht Crew and Changing the Drinking Culture with Laura Kilbey
Choosing not to drink in yachting can sometimes attract more questions than drinking itself.From guest drop-offs and charter celebrations to crew nights out, bottles from brokers and the inevitable bar waiting in almost every port, alcohol can feel less like an occasional extra and more like part of the culture itself.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Wor
Yacht Ownership Is Changing: Trust, Reputation and the Isle of Man | Yachting Confidential
Yacht ownership is changing. The next generation of owners is asking different questions, commissioning more adventurous vessels and expecting far more from the jurisdictions, advisors and professional networks standing behind them.A flag may be visible, but the real value lies in everything behind it.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Capt. Lee Clarke, Ge
Superyacht Business, Marriage & Sacrifice with Alicia and David Store | On The Bridge
When your phone has not been switched off for 18 years, 25 livelihoods depend on your decisions and every crisis follows you home, running a business with your spouse is anything but a conventional job.In the first of a new On The Bridge Meet the Team series, Alicia Store takes the guest seat alongside her husband and business partner, David Store. As COO and CEO of dsnm Ltd, they speak openly ab
Monaco, Full Circle: Meeli Lepik Returns to MYS 2026 | Lucie Gardiner
Operational experience should not enter a yacht project only after problems arise. For Meeli Lepik, it belongs at the heart of every design, build and refit from the beginning.Meeli reflects on her journey from senior onboard operations to establishing Holistic Yacht Interiors, including the advice that encouraged her to create something of her own, the experience she gained before taking that st
The Power to Say No: Financial Freedom and Private Money Lending | Jon Schoeller | Rich AF
Financial freedom is often sold as the ability to buy whatever you want. Jon Schoeller sees it differently. Real freedom is having the power to say no.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar sits down with real estate investor, private money lender and More Than Money founder Jon Schoeller for an honest discussion about wealth, family and what all that hard work is ultimately meant to provide.J
Yacht Recruitment Reality Check: Toxic Boats, Bad Fits & Broken Standards | Laura-Kate Brown | The Crew Car
Yacht recruitment is not simply a CV, a vacancy and a race to make the placement. Get the match wrong and a crew member can walk into a toxic vessel, a yacht can hire somebody completely wrong for its culture, and both sides pay for a decision made too quickly.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey sits down with Laura-Kate Brown, Manager at Seven Seas Recruitment and former chief
Living Underwater: Inside DEEP’s Vanguard Subsea Habitat | Dawn Kernagis & Norman Smith | The Blue Economy
What becomes possible when scientists can live and work beneath the ocean instead of racing against the limits of a conventional dive?Recorded at the opening of DEEP Station Florida in Marathon, this episode of The Blue Economy explores Vanguard, the first open-ocean crewed subsea habitat deployed in United States waters in more than 40 years.Installed 17 metres beneath the surface at Tennessee R
Invest in Superyacht Crew or Pay for Turnover | Captain Kelly Gordon | Forward Watch
Good crew are expensive to replace. They are far less expensive to keep.In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson sits down with Captain Kelly Gordon for a direct conversation about why crew development, wellbeing and practical support should never be dismissed as optional extras. They are business decisions that affect retention, continuity, onboard culture and the owner’s experience.With
Buried At Sea: The Fight For Accountability | Ryan Melogy | Part Three | UNCENSORED
What happens when exposure is no longer enough, and the fight for accountability begins?In Part Three of Buried At Sea: The Fight For Accountability, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera concludes this three-part series with maritime lawyer, advocate, former seafarer, and Justice4Mariners founder Ryan Melogy.After Part One examined abuse at sea, silence, retaliation, and the systems that protect power
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: Luxury, Innovation & Life On The Water | Yachting Confidential
Cannes Yachting Festival is where the yachting season begins, where shipyards reveal their latest work, where buyers step aboard, and where the future direction of luxury boating becomes visible on the water.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Constance Brément, Show Director of the Cannes Yachting Festival, ahead of the 2026 edition taking place 8 to 13 Septe
CrewPass, Crew Vetting & AI in Yachting with Conrad Empson | On The Bridge
How well does the superyacht industry really know the people it brings onboard?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Conrad Empson, Founder and Managing Director of CrewPass, about crew vetting, background checks, onboard safety, entrepreneurship, and the growing role of AI in yachting.Conrad started in yachting as crew, working his way f
Antigua’s Secret Yacht Escape: Hermitage Bay | Rachel Browne | Yachting Unplugged
If Antigua is on your next yacht itinerary, Hermitage Bay may be the stop you have been overlooking.Set on a calm, protected bay on Antigua’s west coast, this intimate five-star resort allows yacht owners, charter guests and crew to anchor offshore, tender directly onto the beach and move seamlessly from life onboard to a private escape ashore. As Kim Sweers puts it, you can arrive in the bay and
Yacht Ownership, Family Offices and Luxury Assets | Yachting Confidential
There are places the world knows, and then there are places only a few will ever experience.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Nick Walker, Director at Imperium Group, for a high-level conversation on where yachting sits within the wider world of wealth, family offices, luxury assets and long-term legacy.For ultra-high-net-worth families, yacht ownership i
Logged or Lost? Sea Time, AIS Tracking & Yacht Crew Careers | Jack Haworth | The Crew Car
Recording sea time should be one of the simplest parts of a maritime career. Instead, crew are still relying on paper records, spreadsheets and memories to prove where they have worked and whether they have the sea time required for their next qualification.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digit
Save Time, Protect More, Perform Longer | Yacht Maintenance Unhinged
What if better yacht maintenance could give valuable time back to the crew?On board motor yacht Unbridled in Alaska, Tyler Wilson, Founder and President of Velluto Products, joins Captain Liam Devlin and Eleisha Mealing after polishing and ceramic coating one of the vessel’s hardest-working areas: the transom and swim platform.Captain Liam explains how the crew can spend two to three hours every
Burn & Crash Cycle: When Yacht Crew Are Running On Adrenaline | The Wellbeing Project
How many times have you told yourself you are just tired?In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Alice Lloyd of Lloyd Yacht Management in Sydney about chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and the burn and crash cycle that so many high performers miss until their body forces them to stop.Alice was a midwife
Sailing For Everyone, More Sailing & All-Inclusive Yacht Travel | Captain’s Chat
Sailing is often seen as something reserved for experienced charterers, full yacht bookings or people who already know their way around the industry.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Einar Halldin, Founder of More Sailing, about making sailing more accessible through hosted, all-inclusive trips designed for solo travellers, couples and small groups.Einar explains
Weathering Change at Sea with Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen | Women in Maritime
At sea, weather is not background. It shapes safety, aviation, command decisions, operational risk and the ability to work effectively in some of the most demanding conditions on the water.In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen, Royal Navy Meteorologist, instructor, mother of two and co-chair of the Naval Service Women’s Network.Fran originally
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
