Power and Motoryacht Podcast

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding flips the mic on Senior Editor Chris Dixon who recounts his unorthodox path to working with Jimmy Buffett and the lasting legacy his friend leaves behind. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter This episode is sponsored by Imtra (www.imtra.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Captain Chrissy Lovitt, a local and seasoned mariner out of Lahaina Harbor, and her story of how she saved two 5- and 6-year-old children has spread all across the news. However, in this podcast, we wanted to go deeper and really understand what happened at the harbor and the rest of the town that day. This way, we can truly grasp an idea of what Lahaina is going through and how they are picking u...

In 1998, while out on a 56-foot Jim Smith sportfisherman called the Aningha, Johnny Savage and his Capt. Eric Bingham faced a massive rogue wave on the Gulf Stream that wrecked their ship and left them floating alone with nothing but ocean in any direction. This is the story of what might be only the second rogue wave ever documented and how two men fought to survive its aftermath. Johnny Savage's...

This episode is sponsored by Imtra (www.imtra.com). The last decade has ushered in countless innovations and trends that have changed our pastime as we know it. Dan sits down with one of boating's biggest pioneers, President of Volvo Penta Marine Johan Inden. They discuss everything from hybrid propulsion to swimming manta ray-shaped robots that will swim up and charge your boat using underwater c...

At Freeman Boatworks, marketing director Scott Cothran spins yarns to Chris Dixon on building for Jimmy Buffett, a new 28-footer and how internet trolling led to a dream job. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitting in his Florida boatyard we discuss how the Rybovich family business got started with a humble Austro-Hungary immigrant and grew to become one of the most coveted names in sportfishermen.  So much has been written about the Rybovich family and their boats over the years, which made my recent trip to the Rybovich yard for a feature story that much more daunting. As a writer I love the challe...

Dan decides to mix things up this year and recruit some help with spring boat chores. On the day in question, he ended up with more than he bargained for: 5 employees between the ages of 10 and 16. As expected, calamity ensues, and lessons were learned. Learn more at pmymag.com Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your a...

When it comes to chasing the hundred-foot wave, no one stands taller than Rob Brown. Head out to Cortes Bank with Chris Dixon to meet the photographer who pioneered shooting world records during crazy missions aboard his boats.  Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan sits down with boat restoring tour de force Mike Borrelli, owner of Metan Marine, at his Massachusetts facility. Borrelli sounds off on his wide-spanning career, building a boat for Jimmy Fallon and his advice for those considering a boat refit or restoration of their own. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad...

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down with his friend and mentor, Bill Sisson, to talk about his new book, Seasons of the Striper, and his life-long pursuit of trying to balance a career in magazine making with his passion for chasing bass.  Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Jeff Foulk developed Argo in 2018, a clever little app that crosses the use of navigational guidance with social networking for boater safety. But it never really garnished much attention until five years later, when his daughter Megan turned to TikTok. Now it’s about the most in-demand boating app there is. This is their story.  Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Sub...

In December 2022 a team from Passagemaker, Soundings and Power & Motoryacht had a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. We dove into the factory where Leopard builds its catamarans, tested their boats along this “Cape of Storms,” and experienced the wildlife—and wild weather at the southern end of the world, firsthand.  Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subs...

Husband and wife, Keith and Kerry Johnson, spent two years refitting a Huckins classic yacht called the Miramar, in a race to launch by Valentine’s Day. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht magazine at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second time, Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding is joined in studio with his intern/son Connor for a "discussion" about their favorite memories of summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a long, wild ride, U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Shannon Scaff relives a storied career, plots his next mission and shares his watery wisdom. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a story about a son's love for his father. It's also a story about friendship, comradery and putting your life on the line to save others. This inspiring story proves, once again, why boaters are the best.  Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of our premiere audio doc, Roger Moore is more than half a decade into an around-the-world voyage when he and his wife seek refuge and adventure in Saudi Arabia–and boy do they find it. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the hopes of saving a declining population of North Atlantic Right whales, NOAA aims to institute a 10-knot speed limit along much of the Atlantic coast. We cut through the clutter and get to the heart of this matter with this emergency podcast with Viking Director of Government Affairs and Sustainability John DePersenaire. You can read the full proposal from NOAA here: https://www.regulations....

Dos Equis be damned, Roger Moore may just be the world's most interesting man. Learn about the Nautical Ventures founder's improbable, 13-year-journey around the world. Warning: This may inspire you to do something crazy. Subscribe to Power & Motoryacht at pmymag.com/subscribe Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s possible you don’t know all that Brunswick encompasses, but you definitely know their brands like Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Mercury, Freedom Boat Club, Navico and so many others. Brunswick is the kind of company that doesn’t simply follow trends, they create them. That’s why we were excited to sit down with CEO Dave Foulkes and talk about the future of our favorite pastime. Learn more about you...

It’s any parent’s worst nightmare. Derek Stock, a prudent boater out of Tampa, was enjoying a fun-filled day on the water with his wife and two of his children when disaster struck. Just 100 feet from the boat ramp his 11-year-old son was struck by lightning. Thanks to life-saving CPR training, he was able to save his son. His mission now is to help other boaters avoid tragedy. Learn more at pmyma...

A couple of weeks ago, a beautiful 83-foot Ferretti yacht foundered off Chub Cay in the Bahamas. Video of the sinking posted by Miami captain Pedro Garcia soon started popping up on social media feeds everywhere. Like everyone else, we had questions. Rather than pontificating though, we decided to reach out to Captain Garcia himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding sits down to talk boating trends, tech and the future of the Wellcraft brand with Beneteau's Nick Harvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan sits down with Zach Rollins on his 28 Bertram. Zach has had myriad jobs in the marine industry including that of a delivery captain and Sea Tow captain. Most recently, Zach is the founder and host of the 'Along the Keel' podcast. In this episode Dan and Zach talk about new boaters, what you need to know about towing and everything in between. We hope you enjoy the episode.   Learn more about y...

When things go wrong on the water, they go wrong fast. The editors discuss the most important boating safety lessons they've learned on the job and on the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices