Yachting Channel

What does it take to build the world’s most iconic superyachts? In this episode, former Feadship CEO Dick van Lent shares a rare inside look at superyacht shipbuilding at the highest level. With decades of experience at Royal Van Lent Shipyard, part of the Feadship group, this conversation explores the reality of yacht construction, engineering precision, and the legacy behind one of the most resp...

What is success really, and why do so many people still feel unfulfilled even when they achieve it? In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy explores the true definition of success, self trust, and why external validation will never create lasting confidence or fulfilment. This is a grounded, honest conversation about personal growth, mindset, emotional wellbeing, and the importance of build...

The Female Yacht Crew Safety Survey is one of the most important initiatives currently shaping conversations around women’s safety in the yachting industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to explore why this survey was created, what it aims to uncover, and why participation from f...

Women in maritime leadership, career progression, and diversity in the maritime industry remain critical topics as the sector looks toward the future. In this episode of Women in Maritime , host Julia Gosling speaks with Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Founder of MaritimeSheEO and Director at Sitara Shipping, about building pathways for women in maritime and supporting the next generation of leaders across the...

Pregnancy at sea is one of the least understood realities in the yachting industry—and one of the most financially and legally risky for crew. In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, Karine Rayson (The Crew Coach) sits down with Sandra Jordaan (The Yacht Purser) to break down what actually happens when a crew member falls pregnant while working onboard a yacht. From Seafarer Employment Agreement...

Yacht tender loss is a growing risk in the superyacht industry, especially as larger tenders and chase boats are towed over long distances at sea. In this episode of The Crew Car , Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Deborah Fry, Director of Yacht Trace, about real-time tender monitoring systems designed to prevent loss, improve safety, and give captains full vi...

Maritime law, yacht industry leadership, and professional networking are all critical to long-term success in yachting. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Erin Ackor, Partner at AeroMarine Law, about her 21-year career in maritime law, her decision to launch a new firm, and the realities of building influence in the superyach...

What does embodiment actually mean, and why does it matter in high-pressure environments like yachting, business, and leadership? In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy breaks down the difference between understanding self-care and actually living it, exploring how embodiment shapes decision-making, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience across moveme...

Crew burnout is one of the most persistent and least addressed challenges in the yachting industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, host Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alex Paterson, founder of Crew Renew, to explore the cycle of burnout that continues to affect yacht crew worldwide. The discussion examines how long hours, sustained pressure, and limited access to meaningful recovery create a...

What actually happens when someone dies at sea, and what rights do crew and families really have? This is Part One of a three-part Maritime Legal Series on UNCENSORED, focused on death at sea and the legal reality that follows. Death at sea is one of the most complex and least understood areas of maritime law, yet it directly affects seafarers, yacht crew, and maritime professionals worldwide. In...

What does the future of the expedition yacht actually look like? In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas explores a new generation of aluminum expedition catamarans designed for long-range cruising, owner-operators, and modern offshore exploration. The discussion looks at how modern yacht builders are rethinking expedition vessels by combining catamaran stability, aluminum yacht constru...

Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are now at the centre of modern offshore subsea operations, supporting everything from offshore energy infrastructure and subsea cable installation to deepwater inspection, survey work and underwater recovery missions. In this episode of Sea Views , Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Andy Howie, founder of Pioneer Subsea and former naval submariner , about...

Daily self-care practices can dramatically influence mental health, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation. In this episode of Self Care , host Geraldine Hardy explores how intentional routines can help regulate stress, reduce anxiety, and support long-term emotional wellbeing. Self-care is often misunderstood as indulgence. In reality, it is a discipline that supports clarity, resili...

Social media is changing how professionals and businesses operate in the global yachting industry, and crew are increasingly thinking about how to prepare for life after the boat. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maxine Holmes , co-founder of Superyacht Sisters , about personal branding, social media strategy, crew welfare, and why planning for a career beyond ya...

In this episode of Forward Watch , host Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Chris Durham , who shares lessons from 18 years in the superyacht industry and the leadership philosophy that shaped his career. Early in his journey, Chris worked under highly hierarchical command structures where authority and fear often defined the culture onboard. Over time, those experiences led him to take a different...

In the world of superyachts and luxury hospitality , the smallest details often define the guest experience. Few details matter more than the quality of the linens and bedding used onboard by yacht crew and interior teams. In this episode of Superyacht Laundry , host Cherise Reedman sits down with Ruth Douglas , Managing Director of Heirlooms Ltd , a company globally recognised for designing and m...

Crew safety in yachting is becoming one of the most urgent conversations in the maritime industry. In this episode of The Crew Car , Captain James Battey speaks with Nikki Coetzer and Charni Johnson, founders of Protecting Crew Lives (PCL) — an initiative created after the tragic loss of a young yacht crew member that sent shockwaves through the global yachting community. What began as a response...

How does someone go from working onboard as yacht crew to advising high-net-worth clients on superyacht charter, yacht sales, and yacht ownership strategy? In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas sits down with Hannah Wolstenholme, Sales and Charter Broker at Edmiston , to explore her journey from discovering the yachting industry at 19 years old to building a successful career in super...

South Florida is already known as the yachting and boating capital of the world , but could it also become one of the world’s leading centers for blue economy innovation, marine research, and ocean resilience solutions ? In this episode of The Blue Economy with Katherine O’Fallon , Katherine sits down with Phil Purcell , President & CEO of the Marine Industries Assoc. South Florida, and Bob Sw...

What happens when a career in yachting turns into a path toward financial independence? In this episode of The Bridge , host Alex Siegers of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Scott Kidd, widely known as “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor.” With more than 25 years in the yachting industry and over two decades as a yacht captain , Scott shares how he began investing in real estate while still working...

Anxiety, panic, racing thoughts, exhaustion, and difficulty sleeping are becoming increasingly common during periods of global uncertainty. When the external world feels unstable, the nervous system often reacts before the mind fully processes what is happening. In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy explores how collective stress can trigger emotional and physical responses in the body, a...

In the yachting industry, hiring a captain is still too often based on a simple phrase: “I know a guy.” But when owners are trusting someone with a multi-million-dollar yacht, crew safety, and the success of an entire voyage, relying on word of mouth alone is no longer enough. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Captain Kevin Pope, founder of Find My Captain, about m...

How can the luxury carpet industry help eliminate child labour while supporting communities connected to global supply chains? In this episode of Positive Waves , host Jana Thomas speaks with Rogier Janssen, Business Development Director at ICE International , about the industry-led Care & Fair initiative , a program created to combat child labour in carpet-producing regions through education,...

Crew wellbeing is one of the most important and least understood challenges facing the global yachting industry. In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas speaks with Simon Grainge, CEO of the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) , and Laura Beard, Welfare of Yacht Crew Project Manager , about the realities of life onboard modern superyachts and why independent...

There are still fewer than 2% of women working at sea. What does leadership in maritime look like in 2026? In this episode of Women In Maritime , Julia Gosling speaks with Monica Kohli OBE — Senior Lawyer at Gard (U.K.), President of WISTA U.K., Trustee of The Seafarers’ Charity and Chair of the Indian Maritime Association (UK). Monica shares how growing up connected to life at sea shaped her care...