Boatbuilding News : The Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Andrew Adams, a visionary with an unyielding passion for the marine industry. Discover how a chance meeting with his business partner, Johnathon Parker, in 2020 led to the birth of Parker Adams, a unique venture fusing Andrew's love for photography and his passion for boating. Andrew shares candidly about a pivotal piece of advice th...

Mastering the Skills of a Top Biller: Insights from a Seasoned Recruiter In the competitive world of recruitment, being a top biller is the pinnacle of success. It requires a unique set of skills and attributes that go beyond the stereotype of the loud and salesy recruiter. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the life of a top billing recruiter and explore the skills needed to excel in t...

It's like Google Maps for boats. Charts, weather, tides... Everything you need in one place. In this episode of Boatbuilding News : The podcast we speak with David Cusworth, lifelong sailor and Head of  Partnership and Innovation Manager at boating innovator, Savvy Navvy. From a career in the Royal Navy, to selecting new recruits for the Clipper Round the World Race, through to emigrating to...

Pursuing Dreams in Sports Broadcasting with Michael Kurn! Michael has an infectious positive mindset that sees opportunity in every challenge thrown his way! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Michael, a seasoned sports broadcaster and presenter, as he shares his incredible journey from Southampton to the global sports stage. Born and raised in Southampton, Michael's love for br...

The Inspiring Journey of Lizard Yacht Service ! In the midst of the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many stories of resilience and innovation have emerged. Emlyn Jones, a seasoned professional with 20 years of employment experience, is one such individual who seized the opportunity to follow his engineering passion and build a successful business. Lizard Yacht Serv...

From Rock Bottom to Business Success In a world where achieving excellence is often associated with material possessions and external achievements, Chris's story stands out as a testament to the transformative power of personal growth and rediscovering his true purpose.  Despite facing immense challenges, Chris not only persevered but also emerged stronger, reinventing himself and finding suc...

You either love it or hate it! I personally couldn’t love it anymore. Stephen Weatherley speaks to Boatbuilding News about how Archipelago Expedition Yachts was born. He was his his own target audience as he tried to buy an expedition catamaran that just simply didn’t exist! Rather than settle for something already on the market, he created an entire company to build something to fill that gap! Am...

Leah Tennant, founder of Washdown, explains her simple and clever solution to the problem she experienced first hand in her early career as a deckhand!   The worry she had about the chemicals she and her fellow crew were ingesting as they worked. The side effects listed for cleaning products were terrifying! When she returned to shore she vowed do something about it and Washdown was born. The clev...

Stephen is the man responsible for getting me completely hooked on tracking lightning strikes around the world!  Stephen’s curiosity and perseverance during the covid lockdown led him on  journey in his career that saw him become the marine industry’s expert in lightning strike protection This simple and reliable technology is now being adopted across many vessels thanks to Stephen’s work. This te...

In 2021 Adam Hunkin was given the opportunity to start his own superyacht supply company.  With a small team, and armed with 7 years experience of being at sea he came to realise that the short-term approach of some yacht supply companies was hurting the industry.  It was time for a new way of working and Polaris was born! With every enquiry, you are presented with several different solutions enab...

Chris’ love of boats started at a young age, accompanying his Dad Andrew on surveys while still at school. He was approved by the RYA as a tonnage surveyor on his 18th birthday.  In this episode Chris Dowland from AD Marine tells the story how his entrepreneurial spirit was inspired by his dad and his desire to increase his birthday budget! The mission? To positively change boatbuilding through in...

Ken Clinton – he needs no introduction. Ken the Boat Builder, The Boat Goat! This conversation is one of the best you will ever listen to in the marine industry world wide! Ken made the move to Florida after enjoying the sunshine state on his honeymoon. It was soon apparent this would be the hardest but probably best decision of his life as he worked his way up from the bottom in the world of boat...

I am convinced this will be your favourite episode so far. A fascinating conversation with Michael Jost and his vision for an electric only future!  A simple and amazing delivery of how he transitioned from the automotive to the marine industry and the legacy he plans to leave for his children.  Michael is looking for new believers and investors and I have a feeling it won’t take much convincing f...

What a heart warming conversation with one of the nicest guys in the industry working for one of the coolest brands! Marcus Munt, Global Sales Manager at Arksen AKA "The Explorer Yacht Guy" describes how sustainability really is ingrained in the DNA at Arksen. It is at the forefront of all business decisions, taking precedence over profits, and convenience. This is not greenwashing, this...

Boatlife 2023 - are you ready? 200 brands 200 boats 150 exhibitors 14 guest speakers 14 ambassadors  13 show sponsors 13 lifestyle influencers 12 narrow boats 4 days 3 halls 2 live stages 1 activity pool Wow- This is going to be epic!    “The more you give, the more you get back!”

An episode that begins with an apology! George's passion is infectious! His underlying level of knowledge of his product is what sets him apart from the rest! Striving to better himself all the time resulting in ultimate pride in the end product. Who knew coatings could be so interesting? "There's no time like the present"

Peter tells the story of how Covid- 19 was a catalyst for a big change in the charter industry! He paints the perfect picture of being at anchor in a bay, cooking great food,  surrounded by your family. Chartering a yacht is more accessible than you think! "Live fast. Die old!" David Brent

An incredible leap of faith just as the rest of the country was being plunged into lockdown gave Simon a brilliant opportunity with Prometheus Sailing Limited. Since then the company has grown from strength to strength and has recently launched a new yacht ownership programme, Titan!  An inspiring conversation focusing on Simon’s entrepreneurial spirit and an insight into why sailors make great em...

Charles Hall and his incredible vision led to the creation of Pixii Electric Boats. An inspiring story of making a change through his love of the sea and his desire to make a positive contribution! His goal is not just to enable the marine industry to have electric propulsion alternatives but to ensure the materials used in making a boat  don't contribute to the landfill problem at the end of...

What an incredible journey! Dennis de Roos has a wealth of experience in luxury marine and is using this knowledge and expertise to help start- up companies to successfully launch some incredible boats! Each project having a clear focus on sustainability! He tells an amazing story of the moment he realised he needed to make radical changes to his career direction! If you have the opportunity, go f...

Vicky Farrow absolutely lives and breathes the marine industry. She has travelled the world, totally living the dream. She is passionate about promoting the industry and at the forefront driving positive change! She believes in sustainable solutions introducing ‘The Electric Board’ A one stop shop, whether you are someone looking to buy, a manufacturer, someone with a project boat, or whether you...

The METSTRADE Show is the world’s largest trade exhibition for the marine leisure industry. In addition, it also caters for three specialist sectors, Superyachts, Marinas and Yards and Construction Materials.  In this podcast Niels explains the highs, lows and complexities of organising such a prestigious event.  With just over two weeks until METSTRADE Niels’ current mindset is very much focused...

James W Phillips speaks to the Boatbuilding News about the success of his JWP Media Group and the journey of how he created the life he has now. He works tirelessly to consistently be in the right places, presented well, to gain access to the top 1%!    "If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure how to do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later!" Richard Bran...

Michael Köhler was years ahead of the game! He joins us to speak about how he started the change towards sustainable yachting and how he plans to keep his position as first in the market with bigger and better projects! "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done. But he with a chuckle replied. That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one. Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right...

Jonny Dodge is an inspiration, in this episode he speaks about viewing experiences as the currency of happiness. He always wants to achieve more. He is the number one "superyacht influencer", and is known for coming into industries and disrupting them. Changing how things are done for the better! "Dream bigger,  always dream bigger. There's always a bigger dream. There's a...