Yachting Channel

Boat shows are no longer just places to display products. They are where artificial intelligence, autonomy, connectivity, electrification, and ownership models intersect with real commercial decision-making. In this episode of Yachting Unplugged , Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” is joined by David Foulkes , Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation , for a grounded, executive-level discussion on how th...

Sustainability in yacht interiors is not driven by trends or labels. It is driven by how projects are designed, engineered, and executed from the very beginning. In this episode of Positive Waves , we examine how precision engineering, lightweight construction, and prefabrication are reshaping sustainable practices within the superyacht interior sector. Rather than focusing solely on new materials...

The superyacht industry has entered a new era of visibility, scrutiny, and political relevance — and there is no returning to the past. In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas speaks with Christophe Bourillon , Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Yachting Association (PYA) , for a direct, experience-driven discussion on where yachting now stands — and what must change to protect...

Self-care is not about escaping life. It is about learning how to stay regulated, resilient, and grounded while navigating real pressure, loss, change, and responsibility. In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy speaks openly about burnout, emotional isolation, identity shifts, nervous system regulation, and what it actually takes to heal when life demands transformation. This is not love a...

What is life on a superyacht really like once the cameras stop rolling, and why has Below Deck captured the attention of millions worldwide? In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Sarah Goldman and Kelli Busby , the hosts of the Above Deck Podcast , for an open and informed conversation that bridges reality television with real-world yachting. Sarah brings years of ex...

Crew safety, crew wellbeing, and onboard culture are shaped long before a yacht ever leaves the dock. They begin with hiring decisions. In this episode of UNCENSORED , host Marién Sarriera speaks with Captain Mark McDowell about truth, accountability, and why recruitment practices in yachting have a direct impact on safety at sea. With more than two decades of experience as a superyacht captain, C...

Why does yachting keep talking about crew wellbeing while losing experienced people year after year? In this episode of Superyacht Laundry , host Cherise Reedman sits down with Xanthe Bowater , Founder of WaveWellness Solutions , for a raw, unfiltered conversation about crew burnout, leadership failure, and why the industry still struggles to modernise its approach to human welfare onboard. Drawin...

💸 Two brothers. One very honest conversation about money. In this episode of Rich AF , host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with his brother Stefan for a raw, unscripted conversation about money, life, work, and the messy reality of growing up and figuring things out as adults. What starts as sibling banter quickly turns into a candid discussion about upbringing, financial habits,...

Crew safety and welfare are no longer side conversations in yachting — they are operational priorities. In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas is joined by Paul Shepherd , Chair of the CHIRP Superyacht Board, alongside superyacht Chief Officer Jonas Wiesand . Recorded at METSTRADE Amsterdam, this candid conversation examines the real risks crews face onboard yachts — from work-aloft in...

In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy shares her personal daily practice as part of her instructor training, filmed and practiced in a busy, high-season gym environment where distraction and pressure are present. Rather than removing external noise, the focus is on learning how to remain grounded, centred, and internally steady within it. This episode reframes self-care as a daily, multid...

What does it really take to raise professional standards in the superyacht industry beyond minimum compliance? In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Joey Meen, a senior figure in maritime education and one of the key contributors to industry reform through International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI) and The Superyacht Alliance . With nearly four decades...

Crew safety in yachting is still too often built on assumptions, not systems. In this episode of Superyacht Laundry , Cherise Reedman is joined by Amelia Hilton Pierce of CrewPass for a candid, experience-led conversation about crew vetting, background checks, and why inconsistent hiring standards continue to put people at risk onboard. Amelia spent nearly a decade working on superyachts in senior...

Flag states are more than a name on the stern, they determine who protects crew, who investigates incidents, and how safety and welfare are enforced at sea. In this episode of Forward Watch , Karine Rayson is joined by Captain Chris O’Flaherty , IMO Delegate and Senior Technical Adviser at The Nautical Institute , for a rare, inside look at how flag states actually operate — and why choosing the w...

Search and rescue at sea is not theory — it is split-second decision-making where lives, ships, and entire coastlines are on the line. In this episode of Sea Views , host Julia Gosling is joined by Matt Baer , retired US Coast Guard captain and now Director of Emergency Response at Gallagher Marine Systems , for a rare, unfiltered look at how maritime search and rescue actually works in the real w...

In this episode of Yachting USA , Rick Thomas sits down with Jeroen van der Meer , CEO of Heesen Yachts , to explore how one of the world’s most respected Dutch shipyards is shaping the future of superyacht design, engineering, and sustainability. Recorded following major ownership changes and a pivotal Monaco Yacht Show, this conversation offers a rare inside look at Heesen’s strategic direction...

South Florida is one of the most climate-exposed regions in the world — and Broward County is already planning for what comes next. In this episode of The Blue Economy , host Katherine O’Fallon , Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida , sits down with Dr. Jennifer Jurado , Chief Resilience Officer and Deputy Department Director at the Broward County Government , for a deep,...

In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy , Geraldine explores January reset , identity shifts , and why real self-care becomes essential during periods of burnout, emotional discomfort, and life transition. January often triggers resistance, uncertainty, and the desire to go back to who we were. Geraldine explains why this reaction is natural, why old identities stop working, and how burn...

Breaking into yacht brokerage from the Caribbean requires more than certification. It requires trust, local knowledge, and credibility built over time. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin of Motor Yacht Unbridled speaks with Marcello Bailey , Yacht Broker and Founder of Bailey Inc Services , about his journey from yacht agent in St. Martin to operating within the global superya...

Caroline Blatter — The Human Story Behind Trusted Superyacht Services Caroline Blatter, Founder and Director of The Superyacht Services Guide , joins Cherise Reedman to share a remarkable path into yachting that began far from the docks of Europe. Trained as a physiotherapist and raised across Argentina and Brussels, Caroline stepped onboard through a decade-defining love story — and found herself...

Barefoot cruising is returning, and it challenges almost everything modern cruising has become. In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas sits down with Charles J. Kropke , CEO of The Windjammer Way , to explore the revival of tall-ship sailing and the return of barefoot cruising built on freedom, flexibility, and authentic connection at sea. Charles shares how Windjammer is rebuilding an...

What does self-care actually look like when life breaks you open — and there’s no shortcut back? In this episode of Self Care , host Geraldine Hardy sits down with movement teacher and mentor Perry Idyll for an unfiltered conversation about depression, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and the long road back to inner stability. Perry shares his journey from a conventional upbringing and music...

Yacht compliance is not optional — and it is never just paperwork. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Captain Wendy Clark , Founder of Plumeria Marine , to unpack the compliance failures that quietly shut down charter programs, expose owners to liability, and put crew at risk. With extensive experience across inspected vessels, charter operations, and marine man...

Yacht crew contracts, flag state jurisdiction, and maritime law directly affect the safety, rights, and legal exposure of both seafarers and yacht owners. In this episode of Maritime Legal , host Jessica Galea , Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm , is joined by Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia , Managing Partner and Head of Litigation, and Dr. Marcus Degiorgio , Associate in the Litigation Department,...

Yacht management is expanding rapidly — but oversight, crew welfare, and vetting standards are struggling to keep pace. In this episode of Yachting USA , host Rick Thomas sits down with yacht management pioneer Bob Saxon for a wide-ranging conversation on where the industry is headed, what’s being overlooked, and why yachting must evolve from a fragmented industry into a true profession. They disc...

Self-care is not about motivation or aesthetics. It is about regulation, awareness, and rebuilding trust with the body after stress, trauma, and burnout. In this episode of Self Care , host Geraldine Hardy is joined by Nenad Stanis , founder of Body Connection Movement , for a grounded conversation on embodied recovery, nervous system regulation, and why movement is inseparable from mental health....