Yachting Channel

Crew wellness is no longer optional in yachting. It directly affects performance, retention, safety, and the overall owner and guest experience. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Glen Taylor, Co-Founder of Super Yacht Fitness, to explore how fitness, recovery, movement, and mindset are reshaping modern yacht operations. With over 20 years in the yachting indust...

The global yachting industry is closing out 2025 in transformation mode. Consolidation is accelerating. Refits are outperforming new builds. Digital platforms are attracting private equity. Ownership models are changing — fast. In this final episode of Yachting Unplugged for 2025, Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” delivers a clear, unfiltered briefing on the forces reshaping the global yachting and marin...

What keeps people trapped in addiction, anxiety, and panic isn’t weakness — it’s unresolved trauma, fear, and the absence of safe frameworks for recovery. In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy , Geraldine speaks with Eshel Ozer , an Israeli writer and author, about addiction, panic attacks, depersonalization, and recovery through lived experience. Eshel shares how writing, self-observa...

Interior leadership has long lacked formal structure in yachting. That is now changing. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin of Motor Yacht Unbridled speaks with Gemma Hulbert , Founder of The Yacht Stew and The Yacht Stew Academy , about the evolution of yacht stewardess training, interior leadership standards, and the growing importance of accredited Certificate of Competency...

What happens to yacht crew after a death on board — and who is responsible for their wellbeing? In this episode of The Wellbeing Project , host Karine Rayson speaks with Meeli Lepik , founder of Holistic Yacht Interiors and former Chief Stewardess and Interior Manager, about the realities of loss, grief, and trauma at sea. Drawing on more than 20 years in the maritime and superyacht industry, Meel...

What truly breaks families, businesses, and generational wealth isn’t market volatility or poor financial planning — it’s unaddressed family dynamics. In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy , Geraldine is joined by Dominik v. Eynern , co-founder of Family Hippocampus , for a grounded, peer-to-peer conversation about the behavioral and emotional forces that quietly undermine trust, commu...

Burnout is becoming one of the biggest issues in the yachting industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Cassidy Breedt , Founder of Auraflow Yoga , about the emotional, physical, and neurological toll yachting takes on crew — and the practical tools that can help prevent long-term damage. Cassidy shares her own journey through chronic fatigue, anxiety, shutdown,...

When silence protects the system instead of the crew, the only option is to speak the truth. This special Best of UNCENSORED 2025 brings together the rawest and most important conversations of the year, exposing the realities crew face and the shifts the industry can no longer ignore. From sexual assault coverups and ignored complaints to perimenopause, mental health stigma, and the fight for real...

🚨 What really happens when superyacht crew report incidents, and how many lives has CHIRP already helped save? In this episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling sits down with Paul Shepherd, Chair of the CHIRP Superyacht Board, to unpack how confidential incident reporting is reshaping safety culture across the superyacht industry. From near misses and falls from height to lithium battery fires, m...

The global superyacht sector has officially surged past €50B, driven by explosive growth in new builds, refit, charter, technology, crew, and the global supply chain. In this week’s episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers The Boat Boss delivers the most comprehensive roundup of the year. From a record-breaking METS Trade Show to multi-million-euro refit activity at Damen Yachting , CEO shifts ac...

Captain Sandy Yawn joins Yachting USA for a powerful conversation on reinvention, leadership, and the mission behind Captain Sandy’s Charities — her nonprofit dedicated to opening real maritime career pathways for youth and families. Filmed at the newly renovated Pier 66 Marina, Sandy shares how her early struggles, rise through yachting, and even life-threatening moments at sea shaped her commitm...

🌊 Welcome to The Blue Economy, hosted by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub. In this special edition from FLIBS 2025 , we spotlight three standout leaders advancing sustainable innovation across the global marine sector. This episode features award-winning organizations and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of clean boating, eco-design, vessel safety, and ma...

How do you build a high-performing crew culture, reduce burnout, and finally solve the leadership gaps that are holding the yachting industry back? Explore all YIR shows, features, and exclusive interviews: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with Paula Dickens, Founder of SageSeas , to unpack one of the bigge...

🌿 What happens when two people sell everything, leave the U.S., and choose a life of healing, growth, and self-care across Southeast Asia? In this powerful episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Kim and Chazz Coursey share their extraordinary story — from burnout and autopilot living to emotional healing, spiritual discipline, and the courage to reinvent their lives from the inside out. Toget...

What does it really take to go from the Australian outback to commanding 90-meter superyachts — and becoming one of Bravo’s most talked-about Below Deck captains? Filmed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show , Yachting USA host Rick Thomas sits down with Captain Kerry Titheradge for one of the most transparent, unscripted and career-focused interviews since Bravocon. Kerry breaks down the...

How do we solve the crew retention crisis that’s costing yacht owners millions each year? Explore all YIR shows, features, and exclusive interviews: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with industry leader Graeme Lord, founder of PYC Cayman and former founder of Fairport, to unpack one of the biggest issues in...

In this powerful real-life episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy , recorded on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand, Geraldine shares an experience that tested her intuition, courage, and humanity in the most visceral way. After witnessing a severe scooter accident, Geraldine moved from overthinking into calm, instinctive action — holding space for a stranger, keeping her safe, and managing t...

💸 Why are yacht crew still finding jobs on Facebook — and losing money in the process? In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) interviews Emery Wallerich — founder of Moor Yacht Crew, deck stew, and TikTok creator @thatyachtiemery , whose relatable yachting content has made her one of the most recognizable voices in the superyacht world. They break down the realitie...

Can a superyacht expedition through the Arctic really support science and reshape how we think about a rapidly warming planet? 🌊❄️ In this episode of Positive Waves, host Jana Thomas sits down with Captain Maiwenn Beadle – the first woman to captain a superyacht through the Northwest Passage – to unpack what it truly takes to lead safe, meaningful expeditions at the top of the world. From ice nav...

🔥 What if the secret to a high-performing superyacht isn’t the steel, the tech, or the design — but the crew? In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson sits down with Josephine De Luca, former Executive Officer of the iconic M/Y Savannah , to explore how a chartered accountant became a driving force behind one of the most admired crew cultures in yachting. From 13 years of loyalty to unhear...

🔥 High salary. Low expenses. Zero plan. Is your yacht money buying you freedom — or just funding another beach club tab? Explore all YIR shows, features and exclusive interviews: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars — Founder of Yacht Crew Center — sits down with Charl Minnaar, better known as The Yachting Investor and host of Rich AF on YIR...

Explore all YIR shows, features, and exclusive interviews: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com How do you transform the power of the ocean into a scent that sparks memory, emotion and connection? In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with Brooke Lean, founder of The Virtue and creator of Sea Keeper, the unisex fragrance developed in partnership wi...

Explore all YIR shows and exclusive interviews: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com In this grounded and deeply honest episode of Self-Care with Geraldine Hardy , recorded in rural Thailand during monsoon season, Geraldine reflects on the moments that matter — the subtle turning points that define who we become. Speaking from her five-month retreat, she explores why intuition, boundaries, a...

When leadership in yachting defaults to pressure, hierarchy, and “that’s how it’s always been,” what does it look like to lead with presence instead of fear? In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera sits down with Captain Liam — one of the industry’s most forward-thinking captains — to have a real, unfiltered conversation about crew culture, leadership, psychological safety, and the hum...

In this high-impact episode of Yachting USA from Yachting International Radio (YIR) , host Rick Thomas sits down with world-renowned maritime attorney Michael Moore , Founding Partner of Moore & Company , to dissect the real state of the U.S. and Canadian yachting industry — legally, historically, economically, and environmentally. Together, they unpack why North America lost more than 75–80%...