Big Moves, New Bosses & Boat Show Buzz | Yachting Unplugged
Yachting Channel · Yachting International Radio
May 5, 202517m 17s
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Show Notes
In this week's episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers (Boat Boss) and Rick Thomas broadcast from the stunning Las Olas Marina in Fort Lauderdale, kicking off May with major marine industry headlines.
Industry Highlights:
- Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft, announces plans to step down in 2026.
- Erwin Bamps returns as CEO of Gulf Craft, bringing experience and continuity.
- Lynn Fischer joins GB Marine Group as Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts.
Also in this episode:
- A sneak peek at the new Ocean Prime opening at Las Olas Marina
- What’s coming at the Palm Beach Boat Show, METSTRADE, and beyond
- Why boaters must prioritize hurricane prep this season
- A critical reminder on boating safety
- Highlights from the Savannah yachting event
This is your weekly download on what's happening across the docks, decks, and boardrooms of the yachting world.
📺 Subscribe for fresh updates every week—real talk, no fluff.
To contact Kim Sweers "The Boat Boss" & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
To contact Rick Thomas:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
#YachtingUnplugged #BoatBoss #YachtingUSA #LasOlasMarina #OceanPrime #BoatingSafety #HurricanePrep #GulfCraft #CorrectCraft #GrandBanksYachts #PalmBeachBoatShow #METSTRADE #MarineIndustryNews
Industry Highlights:
- Bill Yeargin, CEO of Correct Craft, announces plans to step down in 2026.
- Erwin Bamps returns as CEO of Gulf Craft, bringing experience and continuity.
- Lynn Fischer joins GB Marine Group as Chief Marketing Officer, overseeing Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts.
Also in this episode:
- A sneak peek at the new Ocean Prime opening at Las Olas Marina
- What’s coming at the Palm Beach Boat Show, METSTRADE, and beyond
- Why boaters must prioritize hurricane prep this season
- A critical reminder on boating safety
- Highlights from the Savannah yachting event
This is your weekly download on what's happening across the docks, decks, and boardrooms of the yachting world.
📺 Subscribe for fresh updates every week—real talk, no fluff.
To contact Kim Sweers "The Boat Boss" & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
To contact Rick Thomas:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
#YachtingUnplugged #BoatBoss #YachtingUSA #LasOlasMarina #OceanPrime #BoatingSafety #HurricanePrep #GulfCraft #CorrectCraft #GrandBanksYachts #PalmBeachBoatShow #METSTRADE #MarineIndustryNews