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What defines real superyacht innovation after more than 140 years of yacht building?In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas sits down with Anders Pehrson, Commercial Director of Huisfit, and Jurjen van ’t Verlaat, Marketing & Communications at Royal Huisman, Huisfit and Rondal.Royal Huisman is one of the most respected names in superyacht construction, known for precision engineering, high-performance sailing yachts, and a long-term approach to build quality that extends far beyond delivery. Through its refit division, Huisfit, the shipyard continues to redefine what is possible by extending vessel lifespan and integrating advanced technologies such as hybrid propulsion systems.This conversation explores how heritage, engineering discipline, and strategic investment shape the future of superyacht construction and refit, and why lifecycle thinking is becoming central to the global fleet.• Over 140 years of Royal Huisman superyacht heritage • The engineering behind true superyacht quality • Hybrid propulsion and future-ready yacht systems • Why superyacht refit is critical to long-term performance • Northern Europe’s leadership in yacht building and refit • The shift toward lifecycle thinking in modern yachting🌐 Royal Huisman https://www.royalhuisman.com🌐 Huisfit by Royal Huisman https://huisfit.com/🎙️ Host Rick Thomas👤 Guests Anders Pehrson, Commercial Director, Huisfit (Royal Huisman) Jurjen van ’t Verlaat, Marketing & Communications, Royal Huisman | Huisfit | Rondal🎙️ Yachting USA | Yachting International RadioPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, influences decisions, and drives the patterns people continue to repeat in relationships, health, and life.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal and grounded perspective on trauma, self-worth, and the cycles that continue until they are consciously addressed. Drawing from her own experiences with illness, burnout, and repeated relationship dynamics, she explains how unresolved emotional wounds can manifest physically and influence both personal and professional outcomes.This conversation moves beyond surface-level healing and into the reality of what it takes to break patterns at their root. It challenges the idea that leaving a situation means healing, and instead focuses on responsibility, awareness, and real transformation.This episode explores: • How trauma shapes behaviour and repeating life patterns • The connection between self-worth and the environments we accept • Why unresolved emotional wounds can manifest as physical illness • The link between burnout, chronic conditions, and deeper causes • Why patterns repeat across relationships and careers • The role of responsibility in breaking cycles • How to move beyond victimhood and create real change • Why healing requires addressing the root, not just the symptomsGeraldine also shares insight into her upcoming book Moments That Matter: A Journey of Healing, Remembering, and Unbecoming, offering a direct look at how awareness becomes action, and how transformation is built through confronting what most people avoid.Because healing is not about coping. It is about breaking the cycle.🎙️ Self Care | Yachting International Radio🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs https://geraldinehardy.com Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Superyacht refits do not fail in the shipyard. They fail in planning, communication, and execution long before a vessel arrives.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner and Director of Operations at Maritime Project Solutions, about the real challenges behind superyacht refit projects and yacht operations.Filmed at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, one of the most important events in the global yachting calendar, this conversation highlights how poor planning, vendor misalignment, and lack of communication between captains, shipyards, and contractors continue to cost the yacht industry time, money, and efficiency.With over 20 years in the maritime industry, Maria shares how early engagement, structured planning, and strong operational leadership can dramatically improve refit outcomes across the superyacht sector.This episode also introduces the American Refit Leadership Council and the upcoming American Refit Podcast, both focused on improving standards, consistency, and collaboration across the superyacht refit industry.🎯 Key Topics Covered• Superyacht refit planning and execution • Yacht operations and project management • Shipyard communication and vendor coordination • Cost control and time efficiency in refits • Leadership in the maritime and yachting industry • Palm Beach International Boat Show and industry innovation🔗 Learn MoreMaritime Project Solutions mpsolutions913.com 🤝 Filmed At and In Collaboration WithPalm Beach International Boat Showpbboatshow.com365 Yachts365yachts.orgYacht Crew Centeryachtcrew.center📺 Prefer to watch? Full interview available on YouTube https://youtu.be/PhHmMXn_v0I📖 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Captain’s Chat | Yachting International Radio

What is the Global Superyacht Forum Miami and why is it positioning itself as one of the most important new events in the superyacht industry?In this episode of Yachting USA, the focus is entirely on the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, a high-level industry forum designed for owners, family offices, investors, and senior decision-makers shaping the future of yachting.This is not a yacht show. This is a strategic platform built around influence, investment, infrastructure, and the evolving role of yachting within the luxury hospitality and asset landscape.As Miami continues to establish itself as a global hub for wealth and superyacht activity, this forum brings together the people who are driving decisions across ownership, development, and long-term industry direction.From ownership structures and refit strategies to global investment flows and infrastructure challenges, this conversation explores why forums like this are becoming critical to the future of the superyacht sector.🎯 In this episode• What the Global Superyacht Forum Miami is and how it differs from traditional yacht shows • Why Miami is becoming a global centre for superyacht investment and ownership • The role of high-level forums in shaping industry direction • Infrastructure, refit, and global yacht movement challenges • Ownership trends and the shift toward luxury hospitality models • Why decision-makers are prioritizing curated, closed-room conversations🌐 Global Superyacht Forum Miami https://www.gsyforummiami.com/🎟️ Registration and Event Details https://www.gsyforummiami.com/📩 Sponsorship & Partnerships [email protected]📍 Location W South Beach, Miami📅 Dates April 17: Welcome Reception April 18: Full Forum Day🎙️ Yachting USA | Yachting International Radio📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Life as a superyacht chef is often seen as glamorous, but the reality behind the galley tells a very different story.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with superyacht chef Rebecca Yewdall about the true demands of working across the global yachting industry, from stepping into last-minute roles and managing high-pressure galley environments to balancing family life with an unpredictable career at sea.This conversation explores what it really takes to succeed as a freelance yacht chef, including provisioning challenges, emergency placements, and the expectation to deliver exceptional standards regardless of the circumstances.It also moves beyond the galley into wider industry issues, including crew welfare, hiring expectations, retention challenges, and the need for stronger support systems across the superyacht sector.Rebecca offers a grounded and honest perspective on building a sustainable career in yachting, highlighting both the opportunities and the pressures that define life on board.This episode is relevant for captains, chefs, crew, yacht managers, owners, and anyone interested in the realities of working in the superyacht industry.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

What does it actually take to build a career and business inside the superyacht industry?In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Morgan Sandoval, Founder of Morganized and Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships for the Global Superyacht Forum Miami.Morgan’s pathway into yachting reflects the reality of how many careers in this industry are built. From corporate roles in New York supporting senior executives, through COVID layoffs, and into entry-level boating roles, her progression into yacht brokerage and now consulting was developed step by step through experience, adaptability, and operational awareness.Working within yacht brokerage, Morgan expanded from administrative support into listings, contracts, marketing, and client management, becoming a central operational force within the business. That same foundation now drives Morganized, a consulting model focused on improving structure, efficiency, and team performance across the yachting industry.This conversation also addresses the less visible side of career development. The personal challenges, resilience, and reinvention required to continue forward in a demanding, relationship-driven sector.As the superyacht industry continues to evolve, the ability to create structure, manage complexity, and operate across multiple roles is becoming essential.Guest:Morgan Sandoval Founder, Morganized Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships, Global Superyacht Forum MiamiMorganized: https://www.morganized.coGlobal Superyacht Forum Miami: https://www.gsyforummiami.com/Host:Rick Thomas━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Engineered Yacht Solutions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If you need serious metalwork done right, from precision yacht fabrication to dependable, real-world solutions, Engineered Yacht Solutions is the team to call. Visit: https://eyswelding.com📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Port Everglades is one of the most powerful maritime and economic engines in the United States, driving billions in trade, energy distribution, and cruise activity while shaping the future of the global blue economy.In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades, to break down how modern ports operate at scale and why their role is expanding far beyond logistics.From record-breaking cargo, cruise, and energy throughput to infrastructure expansion, environmental mitigation, and real-world innovation pilots, this conversation reveals how Port Everglades is balancing growth, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness.This is a direct look at how ports function as self-sustaining economic systems and why they are central to global trade, supply chains, and regional development.🔹 How Port Everglades operates as a self-sustaining economic engine 🔹 The economic impact of cruise, cargo, and energy operations 🔹 Why infrastructure investment determines future competitiveness 🔹 The role of ports in global trade and supply chain resilience 🔹 Environmental mitigation, coral restoration, and sustainability challenges 🔹 Innovation pilots including LNG and green methanol fueling 🔹 How collaboration across government, academia, and industry drives progress 🔹 The future opportunities shaping the blue economyPort Everglades https://www.porteverglades.netMarine Research Hub of South Florida https://marineresearchhub.org📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsThis episode is part of The Blue Economy series, exploring ocean innovation, maritime infrastructure, and the industries shaping the future of global trade and sustainability.

Trauma addiction disease are more connected than most people realize.In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy is joined by Despo Pishiri, a clinical hypnotherapist and naturopath, to explore how unresolved trauma impacts mental health, drives addiction, and contributes to physical illness.Despo shares her journey from displacement and breakdown to becoming a practitioner focused on emotional healing, root cause therapy, and natural health. Together, they explain how trauma is stored in the body, how it affects the nervous system and hormones, and why many people remain stuck in cycles of addiction and disease.This is a direct conversation about moving beyond symptom management and addressing the root cause.What you will learn:• How trauma affects the nervous system and physical health • The connection between trauma, addiction, and disease • Why addiction is often a response to unresolved emotional pain • How belief systems shape behaviour and outcomes • The link between trauma and autoimmune conditions • Why taking responsibility is key to healing • How shifting perception can change your life trajectory • The difference between traditional therapy and deeper healing approachesThis episode of Self Care explores the deeper connection between mental health, trauma, and physical wellbeing, offering a grounded perspective on what real healing requires.🌿 Geraldine Hardy’s Self-Care ProgramsPractical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, energetic awareness and sustainable wellbeing.Programs include: • Embodied Awareness • Self-Care Foundations • Burnout Prevention and Recovery • Founder Performance and Resilience • 1:1 Online Coaching🔗 Website: https://geraldinehardy.com 📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Yacht design is more than aesthetics. It defines how a yacht is experienced, lived in, and remembered.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Patrick Knowles, founder of Patrick Knowles Designs and Yacht Life Brands, to explore yacht design at the highest level of luxury.This conversation breaks down how superyacht interiors are created through material selection, proportion, and narrative, and why true yacht design is about cohesion, not decoration. From the design thinking behind Unbridled to the discipline required to manage complex interior builds, Patrick Knowles explains what separates high-end yacht interiors from everything else in the market.The discussion also explores the evolution of luxury in yachting, including bespoke experiences such as curated caviar offerings through Yacht Life Brands, and how modern yacht owners expect more than just a vessel. They expect a complete lifestyle.🌐 Patrick Knowles Designs https://patrickknowlesdesigns.com🌐 Yacht Life Brands https://yachtlifebrands.comIf you are interested in yacht design, superyacht interiors, luxury yachts, and the business of yachting, this episode delivers a clear and authoritative perspective from one of the most recognised names in the industry.🎙️ Captain’s Chat hosted by Captain Liam Devlin 🎙️ Featuring Patrick Knowles, President, Patrick Knowles DesignsPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 respected names in global yachting.From scaling superyacht builds beyond 100 metres to maintaining quality across a growing fleet, this is a grounded discussion on what defines excellence in yacht shipbuilding today.The conversation also moves into the infrastructure required to support modern superyachts, including refits, workforce development, and the long-term demands of operating at the top end of the yacht industry.Innovation remains central.From hydrogen-powered yacht concepts to future materials and design, this episode looks at how superyacht builders are shaping the next generation of yacht construction.At its core, this is a conversation about people, precision, and the standards that continue to define the global superyacht industry.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Engineered Yacht Solutions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If you need serious metalwork done right, from precision yacht fabrication to dependable, real-world solutions, Engineered Yacht Solutions is the team to call. Visit: https://eyswelding.com📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 building internal alignment rather than relying on approval from others. It challenges common ideas around success, money, and self worth, while offering a clear perspective on how to make decisions based on clarity, not fear.If success is being driven by the need to be seen, heard, or validated, then it is built on something that will not hold. This episode focuses on shifting that foundation inward.This episode explores: • What success really means beyond status and approval • Why external validation will never be enough • How to build self trust and internal confidence • Letting go of other people’s opinions and expectations • The balance between money, spirituality, and self worth • Making decisions based on alignment, not fear • Why your journey does not need to be understood by others • Strengthening resilience when facing doubt or criticism • Learning to listen inward instead of outward • Defining success on your own terms🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs Practical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, energetic awareness and sustainable wellbeing.Programs include: • Embodied Awareness • Self-Care Foundations • Burnout Prevention and Recovery • Founder Performance and Resilience • 1:1 Online Coaching🔗 Website: https://geraldinehardy.com 📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news