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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...

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

Cassidy shares her own journey through chronic fatigue, anxiety, shutdown, and the pressures of working on smaller yachts with little rest. She explains how yoga, breathwork, and nervous-system regulation can help crew reset stress, improve resilience, and stay mentally grounded during demanding seasons.

Whether you're a ca...

When silence protects the system instead of the crew, the only option is to speak the truth.

This special Best of UNCENSORED 2025 brings together the rawest and most important conversations of the year, exposing the realities crew face and the shifts the industry can no longer ignore.

From sexual assault coverups and ignored complaints to perimenopause, mental health stigma, and the fight for real workplace safety, this compilation highlights the stories and insights that push the industry forward.

🔹 What You’ll Learn
- The hidden cost of silence and NDAs in assault cases
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🚨 What really happens when superyacht crew report incidents, and how many lives has CHIRP already helped save?

In this episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling sits down with Paul Shepherd, Chair of the CHIRP Superyacht Board, to unpack how confidential incident reporting is reshaping safety culture across the superyacht industry. From near misses and falls from height to lithium battery fires, manning levels and harassment on board, this is a straight talking look at what is really happening at sea and what must change.

Paul explains how CHIRP’s Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme works in pr...

The global superyacht sector has officially surged past €50B, driven by explosive growth in new builds, refit, charter, technology, crew, and the global supply chain. In this week’s episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers The Boat Boss delivers the most comprehensive roundup of the year.

From a record-breaking METS Trade Show to multi-million-euro refit activity at Damen Yachting, CEO shifts across major brands, breakthrough new flagship yachts, and the rise of electric supercats — this episode defines where the industry is heading in 2026 and beyond.

⛓️ What’s Inside This Episode
🔥 1. €50B Superyacht Industry Milestone
A new economic sn...

Captain Sandy Yawn joins Yachting USA for a powerful conversation on reinvention, leadership, and the mission behind Captain Sandy’s Charities — her nonprofit dedicated to opening real maritime career pathways for youth and families.

Filmed at the newly renovated Pier 66 Marina, Sandy shares how her early struggles, rise through yachting, and even life-threatening moments at sea shaped her commitment to helping the next generation discover opportunity in the maritime world.

We’re joined by Liz Schmidt, Executive Director of Captain Sandy’s Charities, to break down how the organization provides accredited classroom curriculum, hands-on marine experiences, and dire...

🌊 Welcome to The Blue Economy, hosted by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub.

In this special edition from FLIBS 2025, we spotlight three standout leaders advancing sustainable innovation across the global marine sector.

This episode features award-winning organizations and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of clean boating, eco-design, vessel safety, and marine conservation.

🔹 Featured Segments in This Episode
Silent Yachts — Blue-Green Technology & Innovation Award Winner
- Ground-up solar-electric yacht design
- Energy storage breakthroughs
- Trans-Atlantic sustainable cruising strategy
- Modern shipyard advancements in Italy and the U.S.

How do you build a high-performing crew culture, reduce burnout, and finally solve the leadership gaps that are holding the yachting industry back?

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In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with Paula Dickens, Founder of SageSeas, to unpack one of the biggest challenges in modern yachting: leadership without training — and the crew culture issues that follow.

With 25+ years across yachting, yacht management, crew dynamics, and leadership development, Paula breaks down why today’s yach...

🌿 What happens when two people sell everything, leave the U.S., and choose a life of healing, growth, and self-care across Southeast Asia?

In this powerful episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Kim and Chazz Coursey share their extraordinary story — from burnout and autopilot living to emotional healing, spiritual discipline, and the courage to reinvent their lives from the inside out.

Together, they open up about:
- Leaving their traditional careers and lifestyle
- Overcoming burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Traveling full-time and finding purpose along the way
- Navigating deep grief...

What does it really take to go from the Australian outback to commanding 90-meter superyachts — and becoming one of Bravo’s most talked-about Below Deck captains?

Filmed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Yachting USA host Rick Thomas sits down with Captain Kerry Titheradge for one of the most transparent, unscripted and career-focused interviews since Bravocon.

Kerry breaks down the real pathway behind the Bravo spotlight: trades, ferries, parasail boats, engineering work, deliveries, ticket progression and the exact strategy he used to stack seatime and qualifications to reach major-yacht command. No entitlement, no shortcuts — just struct...

How do we solve the crew retention crisis that’s costing yacht owners millions each year?

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In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with industry leader Graeme Lord, founder of PYC Cayman and former founder of Fairport, to unpack one of the biggest issues in yachting today: the crew problem — and the employment model that finally addresses it.

With 35+ years across yacht management, ownership structures, and global crew operations, Graeme breaks down why ow...

In this powerful real-life episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, recorded on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand, Geraldine shares an experience that tested her intuition, courage, and humanity in the most visceral way.

After witnessing a severe scooter accident, Geraldine moved from overthinking into calm, instinctive action — holding space for a stranger, keeping her safe, and managing the chaos around her. Through the lens of her ongoing Kabbalah studies, she explains how spiritual practice, self-awareness, and grounded emotional work can completely shift how we respond to crisis, uncertainty, and responsibility.

Speaking openly as bo...

💸 Why are yacht crew still finding jobs on Facebook — and losing money in the process?

In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) interviews Emery Wallerich — founder of Moor Yacht Crew, deck stew, and TikTok creator @thatyachtiemery, whose relatable yachting content has made her one of the most recognizable voices in the superyacht world.

They break down the realities of working onboard, the money traps yacht crew fall into, and how Moor is modernizing recruitment through compatibility, culture fit, and transparency — finally giving crew a smarter alternative to traditional agencies and Facebook groups.

Can a superyacht expedition through the Arctic really support science and reshape how we think about a rapidly warming planet? 🌊❄️

In this episode of Positive Waves, host Jana Thomas sits down with Captain Maiwenn Beadle – the first woman to captain a superyacht through the Northwest Passage – to unpack what it truly takes to lead safe, meaningful expeditions at the top of the world. From ice navigation and remote logistics to working with scientists on board, Maiwenn shares how explorer yachts can be powerful platforms for research, storytelling, and real impact.

Sailing through Greenland’s uncharted fjords and along the...