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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, resilience, and the ability to navigate demanding environments and personal challenges.Geraldine shares how structured morning routines, meditation, body awareness, movement, and nutrition can help stabilize the nervous system and influence the tone of the entire day.She also speaks candidly about trauma, personal responsibility, healing, and the importance of developing internal resilience during periods of uncertainty, stress, or major life transition.This episode explores:• Why the way we start the day shapes mental and emotional wellbeing • How meditation and breath awareness regulate the nervous system • The connection between movement, stress relief and trauma release • Why gratitude practices support emotional stability • The role of nutrition, sunlight and hormonal balance • Recognizing trauma responses and emotional overwhelm • Moving beyond self-victimization through physical and mental discipline • Supporting emotional resilience during periods of uncertaintyBecause real self-care is not about avoiding life’s challenges.It is about developing the internal strength required to move through them.🌿 Explore Geraldine’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

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 yachting is becoming more important than ever.The conversation explores how Maxine entered the superyacht industry, the realities of working onboard, and how her experience in yachting led to building a business that helps maritime companies communicate more effectively with the global yachting community.Captain Liam and Maxine discuss how social media is reshaping the industry, why authenticity matters more than polished marketing, and how businesses and crew can use storytelling to build credibility and trust within the maritime world.The episode also explores important conversations happening across the industry today, including crew welfare, safety, mental health awareness, and how yacht crew can start preparing financially and professionally for life after yachting.For crew, captains, brokers, and maritime professionals, this episode offers insight into how communication, visibility, and industry experience are shaping the future of the superyacht industry.In this episode you’ll hear about• Why social media is becoming essential for maritime businesses • How personal branding can support yacht crew careers • Why authenticity performs better than polished marketing content • How Instagram and LinkedIn serve different roles in yachting • Why women in yachting often face shorter career windows • The growing importance of crew welfare and mental health • How podcasts and storytelling are strengthening the industry community🌐 Superyacht Sisters https://thesuperyachtsisters.co.uk/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 approach to leadership, one grounded in trust, accountability, and psychological safety.Chris explains why fear-based command can prevent critical information from reaching the bridge, why that matters for safety at sea, and how captains can build stronger teams through transparency, feedback, and self-awareness.The conversation also explores the evolving expectations of leadership in yachting and why the industry may need to rethink how it supports captains and crew.In this episode, we discuss:• The real impact of fear-based leadership on yacht crews • Why psychological safety improves communication and safety onboard • How 360-degree feedback can strengthen leadership and teams • The loneliness many captains experience at the top • Why independent HR structures could improve yacht management • How a crew-first culture can transform a vessel’s environment • Why self-awareness, consistency, and courage define great leaders at seaForward Watch is hosted by Karine Rayson and explores the leadership, human factors, and operational realities shaping the maritime and superyacht industries.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 manufacturing luxury linens for superyachts, private residences, and aviation.Heirlooms holds Royal Warrants from the British Royal Household, recognising decades of craftsmanship, reliability, and service at the highest level of luxury hospitality.The conversation explores a part of the superyacht industry many guests never see but every interior crew understands well: the importance of bedding, fabrics, durability, and logistics in a demanding onboard environment.Ruth explains the real difference between percale and sateen fabrics, why thread count is often misunderstood, and how linen choices can affect both guest comfort and crew workload.From supplying yachts around the world to supporting interior teams with replenishment orders, embroidery, custom linens and urgent deliveries, this episode reveals the craftsmanship and operational expertise behind something every yacht relies on every single day.Ruth also shares her remarkable personal journey, from growing up in Northern Ireland during a period of conflict to building an international career and eventually leading one of the most respected linen manufacturers in the luxury sector.For anyone working in superyacht interiors, yacht hospitality, luxury design, or yacht crew life, this episode offers a fascinating look into a craft that quietly shapes the onboard experience.Guest Ruth Douglas Managing Director Heirlooms LtdLearn more: https://heirlooms-linens.com/Superyacht Laundry is hosted by Cherise Reedman and explores the real stories, careers, challenges and expertise behind the people working across the global superyacht industry.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 to one tragedy quickly exposed a deeper issue within the superyacht industry. Crew from around the world began sharing stories of bullying, harassment, assault, toxic onboard cultures and environments where reporting abuse can feel impossible.This conversation explores the structural challenges affecting crew welfare across the yachting sector, including jurisdictional complexity at sea, gaps in background checks, fear of retaliation when reporting incidents and the misuse of NDAs.Yachting offers extraordinary careers and opportunities, but protecting the people who make the industry run must become a priority across the entire maritime sector.In this episode:• Why Protecting Crew Lives was created • The tragic event that sparked the movement • Abuse, harassment and bullying in yachting • Why crew often feel unable to report incidents • Background checks and hiring gaps in the industry • Toxic leadership and unsafe onboard environments • NDA myths and legal responsibilities at sea • What real accountability in yachting should look likeThis episode is essential listening for yacht crew, captains, owners, yacht managers and maritime professionals working to create safer environments across the superyacht industry.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 superyacht brokerage.Hannah shares how mentorship, preparation, and persistence helped her move from crew into the highly competitive world of yacht brokerage, where trust, long-term relationships, and deep industry knowledge are essential. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how brokers guide clients through complex yacht purchases, charter programs, and ownership decisions.Rick and Hannah also discuss the balance between emotion and analytics when buying a yacht, why pre-purchase surveys and technical due diligence are critical, and how yacht management plays a major role in protecting the owner’s investment and ensuring successful yacht programs.The discussion expands into broader trends shaping the superyacht industry, including how charter often becomes the gateway to yacht ownership, how younger owners are influencing yacht design and onboard lifestyle, and how technology, sustainability, and hybrid propulsion systems are beginning to reshape the future of luxury yachting.From the realities of brokerage negotiations to the evolving expectations of modern yacht owners, this episode offers a clear and insightful look at how the global superyacht industry actually works.In this episode• How Hannah Wolstenholme transitioned from yacht crew to superyacht broker • Why mentorship is critical in building a career in yachting • How yacht brokers prepare for major yacht sales and charter deals • The role of data and analytics in yacht ownership decisions • Why pre-purchase surveys are essential when buying a yacht • How charter introduces many clients to the superyacht lifestyle • Why yacht management is key to a successful ownership experience • The growing role of Miami and South Florida as a yachting hub • How younger yacht owners are influencing yacht design trends • The impact of sustainability and technology in modern superyachtsPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHost: Rick ThomasGuest: Hannah Wolstenholme — Sales and Charter Broker, Edmiston

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 Swindell, President & CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.Together they share the story behind the creation of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida and why collaboration between universities, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers is critical to accelerating marine innovation and real-world solutions.What began as a conversation around the global influence of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) evolved into a much bigger vision: positioning South Florida as a global center for ocean research, marine technology, and blue economy growth.This conversation explores:• How the Marine Research Hub of South Florida was created • Why South Florida is uniquely positioned to lead the blue economy • The role of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in global marine influence • How Ocean Exchange helps accelerate ocean innovation and marine startups • Why commercialization is essential to turning marine research into real-world solutions • The growing importance of coastal resilience, infrastructure, and water quality • Why the business community must play a role in scaling ocean innovation • How South Florida can become a global testbed for blue economy technologiesAs climate challenges, ocean health, and coastal resilience become increasingly urgent, conversations like this highlight why marine science, economic development, and industry leadership must work together.🎙️ Guests Phil Purcell – President & CEO, Marine Industries Assoc. South Florida Bob Swindell – President & CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance🎙️ Host Katherine O’Fallon🌊 The Blue Economy Podcast is powered by the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, a collaborative initiative advancing ocean research, innovation, and resilience solutions.Learn more: https://marineresearchhub.orgPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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 at sea and eventually expanded into development projects and the launch of a commercial real estate investment fund.The conversation explores how the leadership, teamwork, and relationship-building skills developed in yachting translate directly into business and investing, and why yacht crew are uniquely positioned to build opportunities beyond the dock.Scott also discusses the importance of networking, mentorship, and thinking bigger earlier in your career — lessons he learned while transitioning from running charter programs to building investment partnerships.This episode is a practical and honest discussion for yacht crew thinking about career longevity, financial stability, and creating opportunities beyond yachting.In this episode• How Scott Kidd transitioned from yacht captain to real estate investor • Why many yacht crew start thinking about financial security beyond the next contract • Leadership lessons from running yachts that apply directly to business • Why networking and relationships drive real estate opportunities • The value of mentorship and learning from experienced investors • Why yacht crew have unique access to influential networks • How thinking bigger earlier can change long-term career outcomesGuestScott Kidd Known in the industry as “The Yachtie Real Estate Investor.”Scott has spent more than two decades as a yacht captain and now focuses on real estate investment, development, and building partnerships within the yachting community.Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yachtierealestateinvestorsWebsite https://investwithscottkidd.com🎙️ The Bridge Hosted by Alex Siegers Yacht Crew CenterPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

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, and why learning to regulate the nervous system has become one of the most important skills for maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing.Drawing on trauma informed therapy, nervous system regulation practices, and embodied awareness techniques, Geraldine explains why fear and anxiety can surface even when we cannot clearly identify the cause. She also discusses how constant exposure to negative information and global instability can intensify these responses.This conversation explores practical ways to support the body and mind during stressful periods, including movement, breathwork, meditation, and stepping away from overwhelming media cycles in order to restore balance.Rather than avoiding difficult emotions, this episode reframes self care as emotional awareness, resilience, and learning how to respond consciously instead of reacting under pressure.Because when uncertainty rises, the ability to stay grounded becomes essential.In this episode• Why global uncertainty can trigger anxiety and nervous system overload • Signs your body may be experiencing trauma or stress responses • Why panic, racing thoughts, and fatigue occur • How movement and breathwork help regulate the nervous system • The role of meditation and awareness in emotional stability • Protecting your mental health during intense news cyclesLearn more about Geraldine’s work and programs: https://geraldinehardy.comPractical conversations on emotional wellbeing, resilience, nervous system health, and personal transformation.

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 mentorship, captain vetting, and the growing need for professionalism across the global yacht industry.Kevin explains why mentorship is one of the fastest ways to develop strong captains, how better vetting protects yacht owners and charter fleets, and why calm leadership and sound decision making are essential when operating at sea. The conversation also explores yacht deliveries, engineering knowledge for captains operating smaller vessels, and how reputation and social media now play a role in professional credibility.As more boats are built and more owners enter the market, the demand for experienced and reliable captains continues to grow. This discussion looks at how the industry can raise standards, improve transparency, and better prepare the next generation of yacht captains.Guest Captain Kevin Pope Founder, Find My CaptainLearn more https://findmy-captain.com/Topics discussed include• Mentorship for new yacht captains • Vetting captains and improving hiring transparency • Delivery captains versus charter captains • Leadership and decision making at sea • Insurance considerations for captains • Engineering knowledge captains should understand • Professional reputation in the social media era • Demand for quality captains across the global yachting industryCaptain’s Chat is a series of conversations with experienced captains, industry leaders, and professionals across the global yachting and maritime industry, exploring leadership, seamanship, yacht operations, and the realities of life at sea.

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, healthcare, and women’s empowerment.Founded in 1970, ICE International is a Dutch family business specialising in bespoke handmade rugs and carpets used in superyachts, royal palaces, private aviation, five-star hotels, and luxury residences around the world. Alongside craftsmanship and design excellence, the company is also part of a broader movement within the carpet industry to ensure ethical sourcing and responsible production.Established in 1994, Care & Fair brings companies within the carpet industry together to fund projects that directly support communities in India and Pakistan, where much of the world’s handmade carpet production takes place. Rather than focusing solely on certification labels, the initiative funds real programs that create long-term change.Today Care & Fair supports 18 active projects, including schools, healthcare clinics, and women’s empowerment programs designed to help families build sustainable futures.ICE International itself funds a girls’ high school currently educating more than 150 students, helping provide opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach for many young women.This conversation explores how industries can work together to address complex supply chain challenges while proving that luxury craftsmanship and social responsibility can exist side by side.In this episode• How the Care & Fair initiative was created to address child labour in the carpet industry • Why education and women’s empowerment are central to long-term solutions • How ICE International supports a girls’ high school educating more than 150 students • Why responsible sourcing matters across yachting, hospitality, aviation and luxury interiors • How industry collaboration can create real change in global supply chainsAbout the GuestRogier Janssen is Business Development Director at ICE International, a Dutch family company specialising in bespoke handmade rugs and carpets for luxury interiors worldwide. Working alongside his brother Mark as the second generation in the business, Rogier helps lead projects across superyachts, hospitality, aviation, and high-end residential developments while supporting ethical initiatives like Care & Fair.About Positive WavesPositive Waves highlights the people, projects, and ideas creating positive change across the maritime and luxury industries, from sustainability and responsible sourcing to innovation and community impact.

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 support services are becoming critical to the long-term sustainability of the industry.At the center of the conversation is YachtCrewHelp, a confidential 24/7 multilingual helpline created specifically for yacht crew and their families, designed to provide independent support when crew face personal, professional, or safety challenges at sea.Drawing from real-world experience and data gathered through seafarer support services, the discussion explores how leadership culture, onboard incidents, and the pressures of a live-work environment affect crew wellbeing across the global fleet.As the number of superyachts continues to grow, the industry faces an important question: how do we attract, develop, and retain the skilled crew required to support the fleet of today and tomorrow?In this episode• What ISWAN is and how it supports seafarers worldwide • Why yacht crew often do not see themselves as “seafarers” • The creation of YachtCrewHelp, a 24/7 confidential support service for yacht crew • Why confidentiality matters when crew livelihoods are at stake • The psychological impact of incidents and near-miss events onboard • Leadership challenges in a live-work maritime environment • Why proper crew support systems improve retention across the superyacht industry • The importance of mentorship, training, and professional development for crew • How generational shifts are changing expectations in the yachting workforceIf you are interested in superyachts, crew welfare, maritime leadership, yacht careers, or the future of the global yachting workforce, this conversation offers valuable insight from leaders working directly on the issue.Learn more about ISWAN https://www.iswan.org.ukYachtCrewHelp – 24/7 confidential support for yacht crew https://www.yachtcrewhelp.orgPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsPrefer to listen? Search Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform.🎙️ Yachting USAHost: Rick ThomasGuests Simon Grainge – CEO, ISWAN Laura Beard – Welfare of Yacht Crew Project Manager, ISWAN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 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.🌐 https://eyswelding.com

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 career in maritime law, and reflects on navigating a male-dominated industry where visibility, credibility and leadership carry additional weight.In this conversation: Women at sea and the 2% statistic Maritime law and professional leadership Casual sexism in the shipping industry The commercial case for diversity in maritime WISTA U.K.’s female cadet initiative Receiving an OBE for services to maritime This is a serious discussion about representation, performance and the future of global shipping leadership.Prefer to read? https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Emotional triggers, anger, grief, and boundary setting are not abstract spiritual ideas. They are leadership skills.In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores what happens when heightened emotions rise to the surface and how to navigate them without reacting impulsively. Periods often associated with intensity, such as Mercury retrograde, can surface unresolved patterns, old grief, and unprocessed anger. The question is not why these emotions appear. The question is how we respond.Drawing from trauma-informed therapy, nervous system regulation, yoga philosophy, and embodied awareness practices, Geraldine explains why anger often masks deeper grief and why reacting under pressure reinforces old cycles.This episode explores:• Emotional triggers and trauma responses • The difference between reacting and responding • Why anger often hides grief • Setting boundaries without aggression • Protecting your energy without escalating conflict • Integrity and alignment behind closed doors • Moving from people-pleasing to personal sovereignty • Applying wisdom under pressureWhether in personal relationships, professional environments, or moments of confrontation, emotional regulation is foundational. True strength is not suppression. It is conscious response.Geraldine also shares that her forthcoming book, Moments That Matter, will be released soon. The book reflects on her personal healing journey, trauma recovery, and the lessons that shape transformation and resilience.Healing is not about avoiding triggers. It is about meeting them with awareness.

Yacht crew earn high income with low living expenses. So why do so many leave the superyacht industry without savings, investments, or an exit strategy?In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera sits down with Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor and host of Rich AF, for a direct and practical conversation about money mindset, investing for beginners, compound interest, financial literacy in yachting, and escaping the golden handcuffs.From junior crew just starting out to seasoned captains approaching career transition, this episode breaks down how to build real wealth while working at sea.Charl explains why financial education is missing in most countries, why yacht crew are uniquely positioned to invest early, and how simple tools like index funds and ETFs can outperform complex strategies over time. The discussion also addresses freelancing income instability, budgeting, emergency funds, tracking net worth, and building a structured exit plan before burnout forces the decision.If you work in the superyacht industry and want financial freedom beyond your next contract, this episode is essential listening.Inside This Episode:• Money psychology and scarcity vs abundance mindset • The golden handcuffs in yachting • How to calculate and build an emergency fund • Compound interest and long term wealth building • Index funds, ETFs, and beginner investing strategies • Financial planning for freelance yacht crew • The three bucket spending framework • Why tracking your net worth changes behaviour • Building an exit strategy from yachting━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Moore Dixon ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Moore Dixon is an independent marine insurance broker specialising in insurance solutions for the superyacht sector. Their expertise includes crew medical, accident and sickness insurance, supporting captains, managers, owners, and crew with industry specific protection and a practical understanding of life at sea.Learn more at https://mdbl.imPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping jobs. Billionaires are accelerating away from the middle class. And the superyacht market is still breaking records.In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor, sits down with Kevin Koenig, yacht journalist and creator of The Yacht Fella, for a wide-ranging conversation on AI disruption, wealth inequality, yacht brokerage, and the psychology of ultra-wealth.Kevin shares his journey from law and Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis to becoming one of the most respected voices in yacht journalism. They discuss authenticity in media, the rise of AI-generated writing, and why voice and credibility matter more than ever in a world flooded with automated content.The conversation then turns to economics. What happens when automation targets white collar work? Is the widening wealth gap sustainable? Why are billionaires buying larger yachts while the 80 to 120 foot yacht segment feels pressure?They also explore:• The current state of the superyacht market • Yacht brokerage realities and the 90 10 rule • Why crew need a long term exit strategy • AI replacing jobs and the future of work • Kismet and the psychology of extreme luxury • Why explorer yachts may represent a smarter long term visionThis episode connects Artificial Intelligence, billionaires, superyachts, and global economic shifts in a way few conversations inside the industry attempt.If you follow luxury markets, the future of work, wealth trends, or the yacht industry, this is a discussion worth hearing.Guest: Kevin Koenig, The Yacht Fella Host: Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor Show: Rich AFThis episode reflects personal opinion and industry experience. It is not financial advice.

Cyber risk in yachting is no longer theoretical. Superyachts are increasingly exposed to digital threats, ransomware, email spoofing, onboard system vulnerabilities and targeted cyber attacks. Yet many vessels remain underprepared.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Matthew Roberts of Anchorpoint to examine what cyber security really means inside the superyacht industry.As vessels become more connected through bridge systems, satellite communications, AV and IT infrastructure, crew devices and shore side management platforms, the operational attack surface expands. This conversation explores how cyber risk affects superyachts, crew, captains, owners and yacht management companies.Topics covered include: The most common cyber security vulnerabilities onboard superyachts Email spoofing and supplier payment fraud in yachting Human error as the primary cyber risk factor Why firewalls alone do not protect a yacht Password management failures across the industry Cyber insurance expectations and regulatory pressure Supply chain cyber risk in maritime operations How captains and management companies can improve digital resilience Cyber security is now an operational responsibility. As the superyacht sector evolves technologically, digital risk management must evolve alongside it.Learn more about Yacht Workers Council: https://www.yachtworkerscouncil.comPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsPrefer to listen elsewhere? Search Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform.Featuring: Captain James Battey, Founder, Yacht Workers Council Matthew Roberts, Anchorpoint

The superyacht industry is growing fast. The question is whether service infrastructure is keeping up.With more than 800 yachts currently in build or contract worldwide, refit demand, control system upgrades, and technical service capacity are becoming critical issues across the global fleet.In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Marcel Aartsen of OEM Yacht Service about the realities behind superyacht refits, obsolete PLC systems, skilled labour shortages, and the migration of vessels between the United States and Europe for technical support.This is a direct conversation about what keeps yachts operational after delivery.In this episode: Why superyacht refit demand is accelerating The challenge of replacing aging PLC and control systems onboard Skilled technician shortages across shipyards The cost and inefficiency of flying engineers globally Why collaboration between service providers may be the future Entrepreneurship and growth in marine engineering If you work in shipbuilding, yacht refit, marine engineering, crew management, or yacht operations, this discussion is essential listening.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSupported by ATPI TravelATPI Travel supports the global yachting and maritime industry with specialist travel solutions designed for complex crew logistics, operational travel and industry mobility.Visit: https://www.atpi.comYachting USA Host: Rick Thomas Guest: Marcel Aartsen, OEM Yacht Service

What happens when spiritual leadership lacks integrity?In this deeply reflective episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores the growing global conversation around spiritual leaders, ethical responsibility, discernment, and alignment within healing communities, coaching spaces, retreats, and online wellness platforms.As discussions around authority, influence, and accountability continue to surface across industries, this episode offers a grounded and professional perspective rooted in trauma-informed practice, nervous system awareness, and embodied leadership.With over 15 years of experience in yoga, therapeutic modalities, nervous system regulation, and holistic self-care education, Geraldine shares her observations on the difference between intellectual knowledge and lived integrity — and why true leadership must be embodied, not performed.This episode discusses: Spiritual leadership and ethical integrity Discernment in healing and coaching communities Trauma-informed approaches to self-care and healing Nervous system awareness in wellness practices Guru culture and authority in spiritual spaces Personal empowerment versus dependency in coaching Energetic boundaries and intuition Alignment, authenticity, and embodied awareness The psychology of influence in wellness industries Geraldine also addresses a critical modern challenge: the rise of unqualified spiritual coaches and leaders who lack formal training in trauma, the nervous system, or therapeutic frameworks, and the potential risks this poses to vulnerable individuals seeking support.Rather than promoting fear or cynicism, this episode reinforces personal sovereignty, self-awareness, and grounded intuition as the foundation of sustainable wellbeing and authentic healing.At its core, this conversation reframes self-care as more than rest and recovery. It is about discernment, emotional regulation, energetic awareness, and maintaining integrity in both leadership and personal growth.About the Host:Geraldine Hardy is a trauma-informed practitioner, certified NLP coach, alchemy healer, and self-care educator specialising in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, and embodied awareness.Explore Programs and Resources: Website: https://geraldinehardy.com Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinDistributed globally via the Yachting Channel and major podcast platforms.

Crew retention, interior systems, and leadership structure are becoming defining factors in modern yacht operations.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Lisa Gould, Founder of On Deck Yachting, about the operational gaps that impact owner experience, crew stability, and onboard efficiency. With over two decades in the marine industry, Lisa shares why interior departments operate in silos, how missing documentation and handovers create long-term disruption, and why structured onboarding is critical for program continuity.The conversation explores the reality behind luxury service delivery, the psychology of crew turnover, and the growing need for third-party HR-style oversight in yachting. From preference sheets and guest interaction to leadership communication and accountability, this episode highlights how systemised interior management directly influences charter success and owner satisfaction.Key themes include interior leadership, crew retention strategies, onboarding frameworks, documentation systems, chain of command, and the operational definition of luxury in the superyacht sector.Guest: Lisa Gould, Founder of On Deck Yachting Website: https://ondeck-yachting.com/ Instagram: @ondeckyachtingHosted by Captain Liam DevlinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Captain James Battey, founder of the Yacht Workers Council, joins Cherise Reedman on Balls of Wisdom to discuss captain burnout, crew welfare, stagnant wages, rotation standards, and structural reform in the superyacht industry.This in-depth conversation explores the growing pressure placed on yacht captains and senior crew as compliance requirements expand, operational complexity increases, and industry standards struggle to keep pace with modern expectations.From early crew-house culture to commanding yachts and launching an industry-wide support platform, Captain Battey shares first-hand insight into leadership responsibility, crew management, mental health strain, wage stagnation, and why unified crew standards are urgently needed across yachting.Topics covered in this episode include:• Captain burnout and leadership pressure in yachting • Superyacht crew wages and industry stagnation • Rotation policy and work-life balance at sea • Mental health support for yacht crew • Compliance growth and operational accountability • Crew tipping systems and onboard inequality • Why conferences discuss crew without crew representation • The mission and structure of the Yacht Workers CouncilThis episode is part of the Balls of Wisdom series, highlighting influential men shaping safer, more accountable practices within the superyacht and maritime industry.Whether you are a yacht captain, chief officer, stewardess, engineer, owner representative, management company, or aspiring crew member, this conversation addresses the structural realities shaping modern yachting careers.Yacht Workers Council https://yachtworkerscouncil.com/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Balls of Wisdom hosted by Cherise Reedman

Yacht crew are not bad with money.They just live in a world where your boss flies in caviar by seaplane and your accommodation is free.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor, sits down with Superyacht Chef Leandri Kerschbaumer to unpack what really happens to your money mindset inside the superyacht industry.They talk lifestyle creep, tax-free salaries, beach club economics, and the slightly dangerous logic of “I’ll make it back next season.” Leandri shares why skipping university was her best financial decision, why “chasing men” turned out to be one of her more expensive ones, and why she believes money is currency, currency is energy, and it needs to flow.Charl, naturally, challenges that perspective, because while yachting pays well, it also quietly distorts your sense of financial normal.At one point he asks how she would spend one million dollars in a week.Her answer?“I would buy gold… which is technically an investment… and rare gems. And just don myself in gold and sparkles.”It is playful. It is honest. And beneath it is a serious conversation about yacht crew spending habits, financial independence, exit strategies, and building something beyond the boat.If you work in yachting, this one will feel familiar.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.Connect with Leandri Kerschbaumer Instagram: @chefleandriConnect with Charl Minnaar, The Yachting Investor Instagram: @theyachtinginvestor Website: theyachtinginvestor.com

The superyacht industry is growing fast. Fleet expansion is accelerating, new builds are increasing, and operational demands are becoming more complex across the sector.But growth without alignment creates risk.In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Joey Meen, IAMI GUEST Director and President of the Superyacht Alliance, to discuss the coordinated effort now underway to raise standards across the superyacht industry.The Superyacht Alliance is not a discussion panel. It is a working coalition of associations focused on practical reform. The conversation explores crew welfare, fatigue and minimum manning realities, harmonisation of operational standards across vessel sizes, clearer employment contracts, onboarding consistency, and the development of a Superyacht Qualifications Framework to create structured career pathways both onboard and ashore.With more than 600 large yachts currently under construction worldwide, retention, training, and operational consistency are no longer secondary concerns. They are structural imperatives.This episode offers a serious look at how the industry is addressing safety culture, workforce sustainability, and long-term professional credibility.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.Supported by ATPI TravelATPI Travel supports the global yachting and maritime industry with specialist travel solutions designed for complex crew logistics, operational travel, and industry mobility. 🌐 ATPI.com

What happens when your intuition tells you something is off?In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores intuition, energetic boundaries and why founders must sometimes build quietly before they build publicly.In a business culture that rewards constant visibility and updates, Geraldine reframes silence as discernment. When a project is still forming, when strategy is anchoring and agreements are not yet finalised, premature exposure can destabilise clarity and dilute conviction.This episode explores:• Why your first intuitive response is often the most accurate • Protecting projects during their conception phase • Remaining intentionally vague while direction solidifies • Managing projections, assumptions and external pressure • The connection between nervous system regulation and leadership • Why silence can be a form of energetic stewardship • Building with grounded conviction before seeking validationDrawing from her experience as a founder operating in high-confidentiality environments, Geraldine explains why not everything needs to be shared in real time.Silence is not secrecy. It is maturity. It is self-leadership.For founders, entrepreneurs and leaders navigating early-stage ideas, this conversation offers a grounded reminder: trust your intuition, protect your energy and allow structure to settle before visibility follows.🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs Practical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration and sustainable performance.Programs include: • Self-Care Foundations • Burnout Prevention and Recovery • Founder Performance and Resilience • 1:1 Online CoachingWebsite: https://geraldinehardy.com Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Claire Hagen, Founder of The Armada Club, about why the traditional entry point into yachting no longer reflects how ultra-high-net-worth clients actually make decisions today.They explore how privacy concerns, AI and changing expectations are reshaping client trust, and why short, real onboard experiences may become a more effective gateway into charter and ownership than legacy sales funnels.The conversation also covers how a membership-led model can support brokers rather than bypass them, what this shift could mean for shipyards and designers, and why crew wellbeing and long-term career sustainability must sit at the centre of the industry’s future.Learn more about The Armada Club and their upcoming pilot programme: https://www.armadayachtclub.com/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

In this episode of Balls of Wisdom, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Paul Shepherd from CHIRP about how confidential safety reporting is quietly changing risk culture across the superyacht and wider yachting industry.This is a practical, experience-led conversation about what actually prevents accidents onboard — not after an incident, but before one ever reaches a report, an investigation or the media.Paul explains how CHIRP works, why near-miss reporting is one of the most powerful safety tools the industry has, and how real operational risk is often hidden behind minimum compliance standards.The discussion also explores why some of the highest-risk areas onboard remain consistently under-reported, how fatigue and workload influence safety decisions, and why learning systems must reflect real yacht operations — not just regulatory minimums.In this episode, you’ll hear about: How confidential reporting through CHIRP works in practice Why near-miss data is more valuable than accident statistics How safety intelligence is shared without blame or exposure Why “minimum safe manning” does not reflect real superyacht operations Where hidden operational and interior risks continue to go unnoticed How a stronger reporting culture protects both crew and owners This special Balls of Wisdom series features influential men using their experience and leadership to strengthen accountability, learning and safety standards across yachting.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Balls of Wisdom hosted by Cherise Reedman

What do uncrewed surface vessels really mean for safety at sea, maritime jobs and the future of offshore operations?In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Simon Adams, founder of The USV Group, for a practical, operations-led conversation on how uncrewed and remotely operated vessels are actually being used today.This episode cuts through the hype around autonomy and explains the real difference between remote operations and fully autonomous ships, how regulation is evolving, and why human oversight remains central to safe maritime operations.The discussion covers how USVs are already supporting seabed survey, offshore wind, subsea cables, defence and surveillance, the environmental benefits of smaller and lower-fuel platforms, and what this technological shift means for seafarers, skills and future shore-based maritime careers.Simon also explains why large, fully uncrewed commercial cargo ships are unlikely in the near term, what still limits true autonomy at sea, and what needs to change to allow safe testing and development within existing regulatory frameworks.A clear, myth-busting look at uncrewed vessels, safety, regulation and the real future of maritime operations.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.Host: Julia Gosling and Adam ParnellGuest: Simon Adams, Founder, The USV GroupSeries: Sea Views

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, founder of the Yacht Workers Council, takes yachting’s version of car-chat culture on the road to tackle one of the most urgent and overlooked issues facing crew today, long-term financial security.Filmed inside the car, Captain James is joined by Morgan Tebbutt from Halcyon Group, a former yacht crew member now specialising in financial planning for South African yacht crew working internationally.The conversation focuses on the real financial risks created by rotational work, contract gaps and career instability across the superyacht sector.This episode covers:• Why most yacht crew delay financial planning and the long-term cost of starting too late • How income protection works for yacht crew and why the majority of seafarers have no cover • The increasing risk of offshore investment scams targeting crew • The practical differences between South African and UK financial planning structures for seafarers • How pensions, investments and protection need to be designed around international yacht careers • Whether yacht management and employers should play a larger role in crew financial protection • Why career progression, training, wellbeing and financial strategy must be treated as one systemThe Crew Car is part of a wider industry initiative led by Yacht Workers Council to improve crew welfare, strengthen legal protections and support long-term, sustainable careers in yachting through practical, experience-led guidance.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Estelle Viriot, former superyacht chef and founder of SEANERGY Yachting, about the realities of yacht crew welfare, mental health, burnout and reporting culture across the global superyacht industry.This is an operational, experience-driven conversation about what life onboard really looks like for professional yacht crew and why current systems around leadership, references, NDAs and management structures often leave crew without safe pathways for support.Drawing directly from her own onboard experience, Estelle explains what led her to step away from active crew life and build a digital platform designed to support crew before entering the industry, throughout their careers and after they step ashore.The discussion explores the real impact of long charter seasons, extended working hours, fatigue, alcohol culture, power imbalance and the difficulty of reporting harassment and misconduct onboard. It also looks at why rotational roles, leadership accountability and practical wellbeing support are essential for the future of safe and sustainable yacht operations.This episode is essential listening for yacht owners, captains, managers, recruiters and crew seeking realistic, experience-based insight into crew wellbeing, retention, safety culture and professional standards within the superyacht industry.Topics covered in this episode include: Yacht crew welfare and mental health onboard superyachts Burnout, fatigue and long working hours in yachting Harassment, fear culture and barriers to reporting at sea NDAs, references and crew vulnerability Alcohol use, leadership responsibility and onboard safety Rotational crew positions and sustainable yacht operations Why change must be informed by lived crew experience How SEANERGY Yachting supports crew across their full career journey Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. 🎙️ Show: Yachting USA 🎧 Host: Rick Thomas 👤 Guest: Estelle Viriot, Founder, SEANERGY Yachting━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY ATPI Travel ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ATPI Travel supports the global yachting and maritime industry with specialist travel solutions for complex crew logistics and operational mobility. 🌐 ATPI.com

In this episode of The Blue Economy with Katherine O’Fallon, host Katherine O’Fallon speaks with Dr. Harry K. Moon, President and CEO of Nova Southeastern University, about how ocean science, healthcare and climate research are converging to shape the future of South Florida and global resilience solutions.From coral restoration and shark genomics to Arctic research expeditions and international partnerships in Greenland and Iceland, Dr. Moon shares how Nova Southeastern University is positioning the region as a global centre for ocean and health innovation.The conversation explores how healthcare research and ocean science are becoming deeply interconnected, why Greenland and the Arctic now serve as early-warning systems for climate and sea-level change, and how real-world data must guide coastal infrastructure, port planning and resilience policy.Dr. Moon also discusses Nova Southeastern University’s Carnegie R1 and Opportunity designations, the growing role of international research partnerships, and the long-term vision to build a Woods Hole–style ocean research and innovation hub for the southern United States.This episode is essential listening for professionals working in coastal infrastructure, marine innovation, climate resilience, ports, healthcare, research and public policy.Featured linksNova Southeastern University – Ocean and Marine Research https://nsuocean.nova.edu/index.htmlNova Southeastern University – main website https://www.nova.edu/index.htmlOffice of the President – Dr. Harry K. Moon https://www.nova.edu/president/index.htmlNational Coral Research Institute (NSU) https://nsuocean.nova.edu/institutes/coral-reef-institute.htmlNSU Shark Research Program https://nsuocean.nova.edu/research/shark.htmlRising Seas Institute at NSU https://nsuocean.nova.edu/rising-seas-institute/index.htmlThe Blue Economy is powered by the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, a non-profit collaboration elevating & accelerating ocean, climate, and resilience solutions across the region. Learn more: https://marineresearchhub.orgPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsPrefer to listen? Search Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform.

Longevity is not a treatment, a machine or a biohacking shortcut. It is shaped by your nervous system, emotional health and the daily choices you repeat over time.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores what longevity really means beyond wellness trends and life-extension technologies. Drawing on lived experience and clinical practice, Geraldine explains why sustainable health depends on integrating modern longevity tools with trauma-informed care, emotional awareness, movement and nervous system regulation.This conversation looks at how stress, unresolved emotional patterns and lifestyle habits directly influence long-term wellbeing, and why real longevity requires both physiological support and personal self-leadership.You will hear practical insight into: Why longevity is built through daily habits, not one-off interventions How trauma healing and emotional health influence physical wellbeing The role of nervous system regulation in stress, resilience and recovery Epigenetics and neuroplasticity and how behaviour shapes long-term health Letting go of identities, environments and relationships that no longer support growth Why high-pressure lives demand nervous system care, not just performance optimisation This episode is for founders, professionals and anyone navigating change, pressure or personal reinvention while trying to protect their long-term health.🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Courses Practical, evidence-informed programmes focused on nervous system regulation, emotional integration and sustainable wellbeing.Courses include: • Self-Care Foundations • Burnout Prevention & Recovery • Founder Performance & Resilience • 1:1 Online Coaching🔗 Website: https://geraldinehardy.com 📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. Prefer to listen? Search Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform.🎙️ Self Care hosted by Geraldine Hardy

Yacht crew welfare is now one of the biggest operational risks in the superyacht industry.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Captain James Battey, founder of the Yacht Workers Council, about why fragmented systems, inconsistent contracts and weak leadership culture continue to drive burnout, high turnover and loss of experienced crew.They explain how improving onboarding, standardising crew support, strengthening accountability onboard and creating a single trusted ecosystem for training, legal guidance, mental health support and career development can directly improve retention, safety and owner experience.This conversation covers leadership behaviour onboard, crew culture, employment standards, contract awareness, and why crew welfare is inseparable from operational performance in modern yachting.Guest Captain James Battey Yacht Workers CouncilWebsite https://yachtworkerscouncil.com/ Instagram @yachtworkerscouncilHosted by Captain Liam Devlin Captain’s Chat

Balls of Wisdom is a special interview series under Superyacht Laundry, hosted by Cherise Reedman, spotlighting influential men who are actively shaping a safer and more accountable superyacht industry.In this episode, Cherise Reedman speaks with Conrad Empson, known to many from Below Deck Mediterranean and founder of CrewPass, about the real loopholes that still exist in yacht hiring, background checks and crew compliance.This is a direct, experience led conversation about how unsafe or unverified crew can still enter the industry, why CVs and employment history are rarely properly verified, and how repeat offenders can continue moving between yachts without meaningful accountability.This episode covers• Why fake or inflated sea time and CVs remain easy to hide • What background checks in yachting actually reveal and what they miss • How poor verification creates risk for crew, captains and owners • Why digital verification and employment history tracking are becoming essential • How accountability can improve safety and onboard cultureBalls of Wisdom focuses on men using their experience, leadership and technical solutions to help close the gaps in recruitment, compliance and crew welfare.Hosted by Cherise Reedman Series: Balls of Wisdom, a special series under Superyacht LaundryPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas is joined by Cherise Reedman, founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of the Superyacht Laundry, for a detailed, experience-led discussion on superyacht crew welfare, onboard power dynamics, harassment and abuse, reference culture, NDAs and the structural barriers that continue to prevent meaningful reporting across the global yachting industry.Cherise shares her personal journey into professional yachting, her transition out of life onboard and the motivation behind creating Yacht Pearls of Wisdom, a community designed to reconnect women after leaving the industry and to provide a safe space for honest conversations about intimidation, sexual harassment, career retaliation and the imbalance of power that continues to shape daily working life at sea. As stories began to surface through that community and later through Superyacht Laundry, clear patterns emerged around fear of references, contractual pressure, informal blacklisting and the lack of career-protected exit pathways for crew who experience serious incidents.Recorded during the Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, the conversation connects lived crew experience directly to operational, reputational and commercial risk for yacht owners, managers and the wider industry. When crew wellbeing is compromised, service standards decline, team stability weakens, safety margins narrow and retention becomes increasingly fragile, ultimately impacting owner experience and the credibility of superyachting as a professional, responsible global sector. The discussion also examines why interior crew remain structurally undervalued within regulation and minimum manning frameworks, how training and professional development are still treated as optional in a sector built on luxury and excellence, and why long-form, uncensored industry media is becoming one of the most effective tools for exposing issues that previously remained hidden.This episode is essential listening for yacht owners, managers, captains, senior officers, crew agencies and maritime stakeholders seeking a realistic understanding of the cultural and structural challenges facing modern superyachting, and for anyone involved in shaping safer, more sustainable and more accountable working environments at sea.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY ATPI Travel ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ATPI Travel supports maritime and yachting professionals worldwide with specialist travel solutions built around duty of care, crew welfare and operational efficiency across complex global operations.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.

In the first episode of Women in Maritime, host Julia Gosling speaks with Nitzeira Watson Stewart, Legal Representative of The Nautical Institute – Panama and a recognised Top 100 Woman in Shipping.This candid conversation explores what it really takes to build credibility, authority and leadership in a male-dominated maritime industry. Nitzeira shares her journey through maritime law, professional rejection, international study, and the personal sacrifices behind career progression, including motherhood and long periods away from home.The discussion focuses on real career pathways in shipping and shore-based maritime roles, the impact of age and gender bias, how to build a global career without industry connections, and why confidence, resilience and long-term learning remain critical for women working across ports, policy, governance and maritime leadership.You will hear about: entering the maritime industry and refusing to quit maritime law and leadership careers in shipping and ports overcoming age bias and gender bias at work building international credibility without the “right contacts” the personal cost of ambition and the role of support systems creating community and mentorship for women across and beyond shipping The episode also touches on entrepreneurship and professional mindset, including reflections inspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad and the importance of financial and career literacy for the next generation of maritime leaders.🎙️ Host Julia Gosling – maritime communications specialist and former UK Coastguard communications officer, with nearly two decades of experience supporting operational maritime safety and leadership communications.🎤 Guest Nitzeira Watson Stewart – maritime lawyer and executive, Legal Representative of The Nautical Institute – Panama, and founder of the women’s empowerment community Lady Boss Panama.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.

Self-care is not about escaping life.It is about nervous system regulation, trauma healing and sustainable performance under pressure while navigating real loss, responsibility and change.In this deeply honest episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy explores the reality of the wounded healer and what real healing actually requires when life, leadership and personal responsibility collide. This is not a motivational conversation. It is a practical, experience-led discussion about trauma, burnout, addiction patterns, emotional suppression and nervous system regulation.This episode is released at a meaningful moment for Geraldine, marking 28 years since the loss of her father. It is shared not for sympathy, but to acknowledge a reality rarely spoken about in professional and wellbeing spaces: those who guide, support and lead others are not exempt from grief, trauma or long-term nervous system conditioning.The conversation explores how unprocessed trauma silently shapes behaviour, relationships and leadership, and why sustainable wellbeing must be built on regulation and emotional integration, not endurance.In this episode you will hear: Why burnout is often a nervous system regulation issue, not a motivation or mindset problem What the wounded healer really means in modern leadership and wellbeing work How emotional suppression drives overworking, hyper-functioning and repeated burnout cycles The difference between genuine healing and spiritual bypassing How addiction and coping behaviours are often trauma responses, not character flaws Why self-worth directly affects boundaries, leadership behaviour and decision-making What nervous system safety actually looks like in real life, not theory This episode is for founders, leaders, professionals and creatives navigating transition, pressure and responsibility, especially those who appear capable and high-functioning while quietly carrying exhaustion, grief or emotional shutdown underneath.🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs Practical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, energetic awareness and daily tools for sustainable wellbeing.Programs include: • Self-Care Foundations • Burnout Prevention and Recovery • Founder Performance and Resilience • 1:1 Online Coaching🔗 Website: https://geraldinehardy.com 📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Julia Gosling, Director of Ahoy Communications, host of Sea Views and creator of the upcoming Women in Maritime podcast, launching soon.Drawing on 18 years in UK Coast Guard and Maritime & Coastguard Agency communications, Julia discusses safety culture, leadership under pressure, and the human factors that shape life and work at sea. The conversation spans commercial maritime realities, behavior change in high-risk environments, crew welfare, and the challenges of maintaining safety standards where operational pressure and margins collide.The discussion also addresses mental health at sea, leadership accountability, and why women continue to represent a small percentage of the global seafaring workforce. The episode introduces the intent behind Women in Maritime, a new podcast focused on sharing real-world experiences, career pathways, and the often-untold stories of women working across maritime sectors.🎙️ Captain’s Chat Hosted by Captain Liam DevlinPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

Some of the most important conversations in yachting happen far from the spotlight.In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Lydia Moss, Junior Yacht Manager and Business Development at Divergent Yachting, about a decade-long career spanning procurement, newbuild support, yacht management, and emerging marine technology.Lydia offers a rare, full-spectrum perspective on how the yachting industry actually operates behind the scenes. From supporting complex newbuild projects to managing yachts that challenge conventional frameworks, she explains how roles often treated as separate are, in practice, deeply interconnected.The conversation takes a grounded look at Black Pearl, focusing not on reputation or spectacle, but on the operational realities of managing a vessel that sits outside standard models. Lydia discusses how crew culture, sustainability ambition, advanced technology, and regulatory complexity intersect daily, and why managing unconventional yachts requires judgement, adaptability, and experience rather than rigid processes.Looking ahead, the episode also explores developments through Knox Free, examining nuclear marine technology from a practical standpoint. Regulation, infrastructure, public perception, and timing are discussed as real constraints that shape adoption, offering insight into how innovation moves from concept into working practice within the industry.📖 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website.

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 the global marine industry is being reshaped.Drawing on insights from CES (Consumer Electronics Show), Boot Düsseldorf, and the Miami International Boat Show, this conversation clearly distinguishes between where innovation originates, where it is refined, and where it ultimately converts into market impact.This is not a promotional conversation. It is a strategic one.Key Themes Explored• Why Brunswick is the only recreational marine company consistently exhibiting at CES • How AI is moving from concept into embedded, operational marine systems • What autonomy actually means in boating beyond headlines • Why not all boat shows serve the same role in industry progress • What European markets get right about engagement, scale, and participation • Why Miami remains the industry’s most important commercial validation platform • How technology, regulation, and access will shape the next phase of growthWhy This Episode MattersThe marine industry is no longer operating in isolation.AI is no longer theoretical.Autonomy is no longer experimental.And global technology ecosystems are now directly influencing how boats are designed, built, sold, and operated.This episode provides rare CEO-level insight into how innovation, scale, and execution intersect and what that means for manufacturers, dealers, brokers, and investors navigating the next cycle of industry change.About the GuestDavid Foulkes is Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, a global leader in recreational marine products, propulsion systems, marine electronics, and shared-access services. Brunswick’s portfolio spans propulsion, boats, advanced marine technology, and digital platforms, positioning the company at the center of industry transformation.🔗 Brunswick Corporation: https://www.brunswick.com🎙️ Host: Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” | Managing Partner and Licensed Luxury Yacht Broker, FB Marine Group 🎧 Series: Yachting Unplugged 📡 Network: Yachting Channel

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 conversation highlights how reducing waste before production begins delivers far greater environmental and operational impact.A key focus is on designing out waste, optimising material use through detailed planning, and ensuring that interior structures are engineered for longevity and adaptability. When sustainability is embedded at the engineering stage, it becomes a measurable outcome of good design rather than an afterthought.The episode also explores why aluminium remains one of the most sustainable structural materials in yacht interiors, how full 3D modelling supports future refits and modifications, and why lifecycle thinking is essential to reducing unnecessary strip-outs, rework, and material loss over time.This is a practical, industry-grounded discussion that moves sustainability away from theory and into real-world application.🎙️ Series: Positive Waves 🎧 Host: Jana Thomas 👤 Guest: Janne Salminen, Commercial Director, Europlan Yacht Interiors 🌐 Explore Europlan Yacht Interiors: https://europlan.fi/yachts/

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 its future.Recorded during METSTRADE and the Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, this conversation examines how superyachts moved from a discreet luxury sector into mainstream political, environmental, and economic debate, and why perception now directly influences regulation, policy, and public tolerance.Topics discussed include crew welfare and mental health, leadership pressure at captain level, training gaps, minimum standards versus operational reality, and why the industry’s lack of consolidated data leaves it exposed when dealing with regulators and policymakers.Bourillon draws on his background in international lobbying and high-scrutiny industries to explain why yachting must evolve culturally as well as operationally — and what lessons it can realistically take from aviation, crisis management, and mature safety-critical sectors.This is not a promotional conversation. It is a factual assessment of where the superyacht industry sits today.✈️ Episode Sponsor: ATPI Travel ATPI Travel supports professionals working in complex, high-risk environments worldwide, including maritime and yachting. Their specialist travel solutions prioritise duty of care, crew welfare, and operational continuity across global operations.🎧 Prefer audio? You’re already in the right place. 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full interview on Yachting International Radio’s YouTube channel.This episode is essential listening for crew, captains, yacht managers, owners, shipyards, suppliers, and anyone whose business depends on the long-term sustainability of the superyacht sector.

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 and light. This is real work.Geraldine shares her lived experience of running a startup, navigating profound personal change, and rebuilding self-worth, alongside a grounded discussion on emotional integration, trauma patterns, founder resilience, and sustainable wellbeing.The conversation explores why burnout is often a nervous system issue rather than a motivation problem, the difference between healing and spiritual bypassing, how emotional suppression keeps people stuck in repeated suffering cycles, and why founders, leaders, and high performers must learn regulation instead of endurance.It also looks at the role of rest, movement, sleep, and awareness in long-term resilience, and how self-worth directly impacts boundaries, pricing, leadership decisions, and sustainability.This episode is for founders, professionals, creatives, and anyone navigating a period of deep transition, especially those who appear strong on the outside but feel exhausted underneath.🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs Practical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, energetic awareness, and daily tools for sustainable wellbeing.Programs include Self-Care Foundations, Burnout Prevention and Recovery, Founder Performance and Resilience, and 1:1 Online Coaching.Website: https://geraldinehardy.com Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithinIf you prefer to watch, the full episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IBCYyhC0dgI

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 experience in marine biology and research vessels, from NOAA fieldwork in Hawaii tracking manta rays to fisheries science along the US East Coast. Kelli brings a background in broadcast radio and media, and together they have built one of the most consistent and respected Below Deck discussion platforms online.This is not a recap episode. It is a grounded conversation about leadership, pressure, crew culture, and why yachting is far more complex than television can ever fully show.In this episode, we explore: Below Deck vs real yachting and what the show gets right Crew dynamics and guest expectations under constant pressure Leadership at sea, being firm but fair, and earning trust onboard Mental health and wellbeing when there is no off switch Extreme charter requests and how captains actually solve them Why destinations like Alaska could redefine future yachting content 🎙️ Captain’s Chat Hosted by Captain Liam DevlinFollow the Above Deck Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovedeckpod/Listen to the Above Deck Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.If you love Below Deck but want the real context behind the yachts, the crew, and the leadership decisions that never make it to screen, this episode is essential listening.

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, Captain McDowell breaks down how rushed reference checks, unchecked assumptions, and avoidance of difficult feedback quietly undermine professionalism, crew wellbeing, and long-term vessel stability. He explains why trust alone is not enough, how verification supports better leadership decisions, and why safety must be considered before a crew member ever steps onboard.This conversation challenges long-standing hiring norms and explores what smarter, more structured recruitment looks like in a modern yachting industry that claims to value safety, accountability, and people.Topics Covered Crew safety and the hidden risks of poor hiring Why reference checks often fail to tell the full story Accountability in yacht recruitment and leadership How verification strengthens trust rather than replacing it The link between hiring decisions and crew wellbeing Why professionalism must start before contracts are signed About the GuestCaptain Mark McDowell is a seasoned superyacht captain and founder of Superyacht References. His work focuses on improving recruitment standards, transparency, and accountability in yachting, with the aim of supporting safer vessels and more sustainable crew careers.🌐 https://superyachtreferences.com🎥 Video version available via Yachting International Radio Visit https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com to watch the full interview.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Moore Dixon ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Moore Dixon is an independent marine insurance broker specialising in insurance solutions for the superyacht sector, including crew medical, accident and sickness cover. Moore Dixon supports captains, managers, owners, and crew with practical, industry-specific protection focused on people, operations, and wellbeing at sea.🌐 https://mdbl.im

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.Drawing on more than a decade working at sea, Xanthe shares the highs that make yachting unforgettable and the lows that quietly end careers. From unresolved trauma and isolation offshore to leadership roles filled without people management training, this episode examines how silence, stigma, and outdated systems continue to harm crew wellbeing, retention, and safety.The discussion goes beyond mental health awareness and into operational reality. Interior teams carry guest experience, emotional labour, and emergency responsibility while remaining undervalued. Crew are afraid to ask for help because confidentiality is misunderstood. Younger generations are labelled as soft when they are simply unwilling to accept burnout as normal.Xanthe also explains why WaveWellness Solutions was built using proven shore side Employee Assistance Program models, and why confidential, preventative wellbeing support is not a luxury but basic risk management for modern yachting operations.This episode is essential listening for captains, yacht managers, owners, and crew who want to understand why the industry keeps repeating the same mistakes and what practical change actually looks like onboard.Topics covered include: Crew burnout and retention in yachting Leadership gaps and people management failures Mental health at sea and confidentiality concerns Why interior crew remain undervalued despite high responsibility Trauma, isolation, and silence offshore The future of crew wellbeing in the superyacht industry About Yachting International Radio: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.comLearn more about WaveWellness Solutions:https://www.wavewellnesss.com

💸 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, career paths, and how money quietly shapes decisions around lifestyle, relationships, and long-term freedom. There is humour, self-awareness, a fair amount of swearing, and no pretending that anyone has this fully figured out.They talk about yacht income versus land-based expenses, saving aggressively without becoming miserable, lifestyle creep, investing mindsets, property myths, and why chasing numbers alone rarely delivers the sense of security people expect. Marriage, prenups, and the uncomfortable truth about how late most couples talk about money also come up, openly and without sugarcoating.This is not a how-to episode and it is not financial advice. It is a real conversation between two people who grew up together, took very different paths, and are still learning what money is actually for.Expect laughs, direct language, perspective, and the kind of honesty that makes you reflect on your own relationship with money.🎧 Topics covered in this episode: • Growing up and early money beliefs • Yacht paychecks versus real-world costs • Saving, investing, and lifestyle creep • Financial independence versus chasing numbers • Property, renting, and common money myths • Money inside relationships and marriage • Why money conversations matter earlier than most think📌 This episode is for entertainment and personal experience only and does not constitute financial advice.💬 Listener question: When did you first realise that earning more money did not automatically make life simpler?

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 incidents and unsafe diving operations to cultural barriers that prevent crew from speaking up before accidents happen.At the center of the discussion is CHIRP (Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme), an independent, non-punitive reporting system that allows crew to confidentially share near-misses, hazardous practices, and safety concerns so the wider maritime and yachting industry can learn and improve.In this episode, we discuss:• Why near-misses matter as much as accidents • How unsafe “normal practice” becomes normalized onboard • Work-aloft risks and recurring causes of serious incidents • Diving operations, training gaps, and systemic failures • The role of leadership and culture in crew safety • What real safety culture looks like in professional yachting • How confidential reporting protects crew, captains, and vessels • Why yachting must learn from aviation’s safety systemsThis is a practical, experience-driven discussion focused on prevention, accountability, and learning — not blame.🛟 About CHIRPCHIRP (Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme) enables maritime professionals to report safety concerns, hazardous incidents, and near-misses anonymously. Reports are fully de-identified, reviewed by experienced professionals, and shared with the industry to prevent future accidents and improve crew welfare.🌐 Learn more or submit a confidential report: https://www.chirp.co.uk 📱 CHIRP Maritime app available on iOS & Android✈️ Episode Sponsor: ATPI TravelATPI Travel supports maritime and yachting professionals operating in complex, high-risk environments, delivering specialist travel solutions with a strong focus on crew welfare, duty of care, and operational efficiency.🌐 https://www.atpi.com🎙️ Yachting USA hosted by Rick Thomas Part of the Yachting International Radio network

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, multidimensional responsibility that supports the physical, emotional, mental, energetic, spiritual, and wisdom body.Geraldine draws on her training in Tai Chi (Taijiquan) and Qigong, also known as Qi Gong and historically referred to as Chi Kung, alongside other grounding practices including yoga, dance, writing, studying, and functional movement. These practices are presented not as trends, but as practical tools for regulation, focus, and resilience.The episode also reflects on hardship and disruption, including loss, illness, emotional strain, and life transitions, and how these experiences often become catalysts for growth, clarity, and internal strength when met with consistent practice and self-responsibility.This conversation is for anyone navigating pressure, change, or uncertainty and seeking practical ways to return to centre and continue forward without losing alignment.Topics covered: Daily self-care as a grounded, lived practice Tai Chi and Qigong for nervous system regulation Maintaining focus in demanding environments Returning to centre during stress, burnout, and transition Building resilience through repetition and responsibility Shedding conditioning and outdated identity patterns Learn more about Geraldine Hardy’s Self Care ProgramsPractical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, energetic awareness, and sustainable daily practices.Programs include: Self Care Foundations Burnout Prevention and Recovery Founder Performance and Resilience 1:1 Online Coaching Website: https://geraldinehardy.com Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin

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 of experience, Joey shares insight into how education frameworks, accreditation, and industry collaboration are shaping the future of professional yachting. The conversation covers leadership, crew welfare, training standards, accountability, sustainability, and why unifying the industry is now essential.This episode is relevant for captains, crew, educators, management companies, and anyone invested in the long-term credibility and safety of the superyacht sector.🔗 International Association of Maritime Institutions (IAMI): https://www.iami.info 🔗 The Superyacht Alliance: https://superyachtalliance.org🎙️ Captain’s Chat Hosted by Captain Liam Devlin

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 interior leadership roles. She loved the work, the teams, and the standards. What ultimately pushed her shoreside was not burnout, but repeatedly feeling unprotected and being unable to fully protect her crew.Together, Cherise and Amelia explore how weak vetting processes, leadership gaps, and unchecked credentials quietly undermine crew welfare, safety culture, and operational integrity across the yachting industry.They also discuss how CrewPass has evolved from individual background checks into a broader compliance and verification system, covering criminal history checks, ID verification, certificate authentication, and enhanced online footprint screening.This is a grounded, practical conversation about accountability at sea, based on lived experience rather than theory.In This Episode, We Cover: Why feeling unsafe is one of the biggest reasons women leave yachting The leadership and training gaps that leave crews exposed How fraudulent certificates and unchecked histories still make it onboard Why background checks alone are not enough What enhanced online screening can reveal beyond CVs and references How CrewPass is reshaping expectations around crew verification and compliance Yachts today are complex, high-risk environments with real human consequences. If the industry expects professionalism at the highest level, crew standards must match.GuestAmelia Hilton Pierce CrewPass https://crewpass.co.ukHostCherise Reedman Founder, Yacht Pearls of WisdomInstagram: @yachtpearlsofwisdom