The Boat Princess Podcast

Episode 7 - The Sailor Girl - Nic Douglass In this episode I talk to Nic Douglass, world class sailor with multiple medals and championships spanning over her competitive career. She is fresh off the Olympic Sailing Decks in Tokyo where she was asked to be the English speaking host,  calling the sailing competition in which Australia won 2 gold medals.  From quarantine, Nic spoke with me, sharing...

This is the episode where Nicky speaks with marketing manager, Alanta from Princess Yachts, the Australian distributor and winner of the 2021 Marketing Awards.  Nicky has her own Princess Yacht and was graciously hosted by the Haynes family during the trip to The Sancturay Cove Boat Show.   When Alanta returned to Australia from her laptop lifestyle in Bali, she was a sought after and engaged as t...

Welcome Back to The Boat Princess Podcast. This is the second part of my interview with Kay Cottee and we are still chatting as we overlook the mighty Clarence River. We are drinking a nice cup of tea and picking at cheese cake by now and the conversation just got a bit deeper. We delve a little more into Kay as a person. How does she deal with her ADHD? What hobbies she enjoys and what did she do...

Today I’m talking to Suzanne Davies, CEO of the Marina Industries Association. Suzanne has had a successful career spanning over 30 years in service industries, particularly hospitality and the marine sectors. In October 2020 Suzanne commenced as the CEO of the Marina Industries Association and I am excited about the changes she has already made to the direction of this important education and sta...

Episode 3: Jess Gatt is the General Manager of Marine Pro Systems and Logix Group and a mum. She has a Medical Science degree and a deep passion for boats. She is married to her business partner, Brian, who she says is a clever electrician. Together they have a genuine commitment  to sharing their knowledge and research about the innovative corrosion products available for propulsion protection fo...

This is a special episode as Nicky is taken around My Vanish Super Yacht, by the owner Mitchell Grant Torrens. Recently renovated, this is a space by space, room by room account highlighting the quality of style, furnishing and fittings you'll see on this superb custom made Mangusta .  From the Rolls Royce Engines to the custom ordered Ferrari Seats at the helm, dove tailed joinery and embroidered...

In this interview, Nicky has dropped in on her good friend, Kay Cottee, Australia's and the World's first woman to sail solo around the world.  She was at sea for 189 days, returning June 5, 1988 to a sea of well wishers on Sydney Harbour.  This is more than just that story. From advice on how to overcome your fear of public speaking to belly laugh stories from Kay's life this interview has it all...

The Boat Princess Podcast | Meet Nicky Vaux – Boating Lifestyle, Marine Industry & Boat Ownership Welcome to the very first episode of The Boat Princess Podcast. I'm Nicky Vaux—better known as The Boat Princess—and I'm so excited you've found us. Whether you're a lifelong boater, dreaming of buying your first boat, working in the marine industry, or simply fascinated by the boating lifestyle,...