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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...

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...

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 co...

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...

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...

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, ho...

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...

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...

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...

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 ul...

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...

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 regu...

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.<...

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 ra...

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 e...

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...

💸 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...

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...

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...

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 in...

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.

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Flag states are more than a name on the stern, they determine who protects crew, who investigates incidents, and how safety and welfare are enforced at sea.

In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson is joined by Captain Chris O’Flaherty, IMO Delegate and Senior Technical Adviser at The Nautical Institute, for a rare, inside look at how flag states actually operate — and why choosing the wrong one can have serious consequences for both owners and crew.

Drawing on 37 years as a Royal Navy captain and his current role representing seafarers at the International Mari...

Search and rescue at sea is not theory — it is split-second decision-making where lives, ships, and entire coastlines are on the line.

In this episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling is joined by Matt Baer, retired US Coast Guard captain and now Director of Emergency Response at Gallagher Marine Systems, for a rare, unfiltered look at how maritime search and rescue actually works in the real world.

Drawing on decades of frontline experience, Matt breaks down how major rescue operations are coordinated across borders, why merchant vessels are often the fastest first responders offshore, an...

In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas sits down with Jeroen van der Meer, CEO of Heesen Yachts, to explore how one of the world’s most respected Dutch shipyards is shaping the future of superyacht design, engineering, and sustainability.

Recorded following major ownership changes and a pivotal Monaco Yacht Show, this conversation offers a rare inside look at Heesen’s strategic direction — from custom and semi-custom yacht building to lean manufacturing, crew wellbeing, and next-generation propulsion systems.

Jeroen shares how Heesen is balancing tradition with innovation, why the 50–70m segment remains the shipyard’s core foc...

South Florida is one of the most climate-exposed regions in the world — and Broward County is already planning for what comes next.

In this episode of The Blue Economy, host Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer and Deputy Department Director at the Broward County Government, for a deep, data-driven conversation on how large urban coastal regions prepare for rising seas, intensified rainfall, and infrastructure stress.

The discussion unpacks Broward County’s landmark Resilient Broward plan — a comprehensive, publicly accessible resilien...

In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine explores January reset, identity shifts, and why real self-care becomes essential during periods of burnout, emotional discomfort, and life transition.

January often triggers resistance, uncertainty, and the desire to go back to who we were. Geraldine explains why this reaction is natural, why old identities stop working, and how burnout, emotional instability, and crisis act as signals for internal change rather than personal failure.

This solo episode focuses on real self-care, not wellness trends. Drawing on nervous system regulation, trauma-informed self-care, yoga philosophy, and coaching...

Breaking into yacht brokerage from the Caribbean requires more than certification. It requires trust, local knowledge, and credibility built over time.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of Motor Yacht Unbridled speaks with Marcello Bailey, Yacht Broker and Founder of Bailey Inc Services, about his journey from yacht agent in St. Martin to operating within the global superyacht brokerage space.

Marcello discusses the realities faced by Caribbean professionals in yachting, the importance of relationship-driven business, and why local expertise remains a critical asset in superyacht operations.

This conversation explores ya...

Caroline Blatter — The Human Story Behind Trusted Superyacht Services

Caroline Blatter, Founder and Director of The Superyacht Services Guide, joins Cherise Reedman to share a remarkable path into yachting that began far from the docks of Europe. Trained as a physiotherapist and raised across Argentina and Brussels, Caroline stepped onboard through a decade-defining love story — and found herself helping to build one of the most recognized service directories in the global superyacht world.

What followed was not a brochure version of life at sea. Caroline recounts sailing 90-foot Zana two-handed with her husband Andrew, listening to c...

Barefoot cruising is returning, and it challenges almost everything modern cruising has become.

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Charles J. Kropke, CEO of The Windjammer Way, to explore the revival of tall-ship sailing and the return of barefoot cruising built on freedom, flexibility, and authentic connection at sea.

Charles shares how Windjammer is rebuilding an iconic model rooted in small-ship exploration, captain-led itineraries, and deep respect for Caribbean culture and marine environments. Central to this story is the Mandalay, a 1923 sailing vessel with a remarkable history spanning luxury yachting...

What does self-care actually look like when life breaks you open — and there’s no shortcut back?

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy sits down with movement teacher and mentor Perry Idyll for an unfiltered conversation about depression, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and the long road back to inner stability.

Perry shares his journey from a conventional upbringing and music career in Los Angeles to a complete life reset in Thailand — shaped by years of depression, isolation during COVID, meditation, and deep somatic practices including Tai Chi and Qigong. Together, they explore why healin...

Yacht compliance is not optional — and it is never just paperwork.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Captain Wendy Clark, Founder of Plumeria Marine, to unpack the compliance failures that quietly shut down charter programs, expose owners to liability, and put crew at risk.

With extensive experience across inspected vessels, charter operations, and marine management, Wendy explains why US Coast Guard compliance is black and white — and why misunderstanding that reality costs owners months of revenue and credibility.

This conversation goes beyond theory, covering real-world scenarios involving charte...

Yacht crew contracts, flag state jurisdiction, and maritime law directly affect the safety, rights, and legal exposure of both seafarers and yacht owners.

In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia, Managing Partner and Head of Litigation, and Dr. Marcus Degiorgio, Associate in the Litigation Department, to explain how employment contracts operate as binding legal instruments under maritime law and why mistakes at the signing stage often lead to serious disputes later.

The discussion focuses on one of the most common legal...

Yacht management is expanding rapidly — but oversight, crew welfare, and vetting standards are struggling to keep pace.

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with yacht management pioneer Bob Saxon for a wide-ranging conversation on where the industry is headed, what’s being overlooked, and why yachting must evolve from a fragmented industry into a true profession.

They discuss:

Why yacht management is in a growth surge — and why it’s not “easy money” Crew mental health, onboard stress, and the realities of close-quarters life at sea Vetting gaps, background checks, and...

Self-care is not about motivation or aesthetics. It is about regulation, awareness, and rebuilding trust with the body after stress, trauma, and burnout.

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy is joined by Nenad Stanis, founder of Body Connection Movement, for a grounded conversation on embodied recovery, nervous system regulation, and why movement is inseparable from mental health.

Drawing on lived experience rather than theory, Nenad shares how trauma, displacement, chronic stress, and burnout shaped his approach to movement — and why most people struggle not because they lack discipline, but because they lack safe, ad...

Crew wellness is no longer optional in yachting. It directly affects performance, retention, safety, and the overall owner and guest experience.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Glen Taylor, Co-Founder of Super Yacht Fitness, to explore how fitness, recovery, movement, and mindset are reshaping modern yacht operations.

With over 20 years in the yachting industry and experience rooted in elite sport and high-performance environments, Glen explains why most yacht gyms fail to deliver results, how crew wellbeing impacts service standards, and why wellness must be treated as an operational priority ra...

The global yachting industry is closing out 2025 in transformation mode.

Consolidation is accelerating. Refits are outperforming new builds. Digital platforms are attracting private equity. Ownership models are changing — fast.

In this final episode of Yachting Unplugged for 2025, Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” delivers a clear, unfiltered briefing on the forces reshaping the global yachting and marine industry as it heads into 2026.

This episode covers: Major mergers and consolidation across coatings, charter, and digital platforms Why refit, rebuild, and lifecycle services dominated the market Hybrid propulsion and innovation moving from concept to execution Charter and rental...

What keeps people trapped in addiction, anxiety, and panic isn’t weakness — it’s unresolved trauma, fear, and the absence of safe frameworks for recovery.

In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine speaks with Eshel Ozer, an Israeli writer and author, about addiction, panic attacks, depersonalization, and recovery through lived experience.

Eshel shares how writing, self-observation, and harm-reduction principles helped him rebuild agency and repair his relationship with coping mechanisms. This conversation moves beyond abstinence versus indulgence and into awareness, choice, and personal responsibility, offering grounded insight into healing, emotional regulation, and long-term recove...

Interior leadership has long lacked formal structure in yachting. That is now changing.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of Motor Yacht Unbridled speaks with Gemma Hulbert, Founder of The Yacht Stew and The Yacht Stew Academy, about the evolution of yacht stewardess training, interior leadership standards, and the growing importance of accredited Certificate of Competency (COC) pathways.

They explore why interior departments have historically been undertrained, how leadership, HR, and onboarding impact crew retention, and why wellbeing is now a core responsibility for yacht leaders, not an optional extra.

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What happens to yacht crew after a death on board — and who is responsible for their wellbeing?

In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson speaks with Meeli Lepik, founder of Holistic Yacht Interiors and former Chief Stewardess and Interior Manager, about the realities of loss, grief, and trauma at sea.

Drawing on more than 20 years in the maritime and superyacht industry, Meeli shares firsthand experience navigating multiple deaths on board, the emotional burden placed on heads of department, and why safety drills alone do not prepare crew for the psychological aftermath of tragedy.

What truly breaks families, businesses, and generational wealth isn’t market volatility or poor financial planning — it’s unaddressed family dynamics.

In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine is joined by Dominik v. Eynern, co-founder of Family Hippocampus, for a grounded, peer-to-peer conversation about the behavioral and emotional forces that quietly undermine trust, communication, and long-term legacy.

Drawing on lived experience, systems theory, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, this discussion challenges traditional family governance models and exposes why silence, reactivity, and unresolved trauma create the highest risk inside family systems.

This is not th...