BOAT Briefing

Heesen Yachts CEO Niels Vaasen and US sales director Thom Conboy share candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights — from the legendary founder Frans Heesen to the company's exciting new Dutch shareholder. Thom vividly recalls the electric moment 30 years ago when the 35-meter Tropic Sea (now Sea Axis) stole the spotlight at Bahia Mar — a defining memory for Frans, who felt “like King Kong.” That iconic yacht is still cruising today, part of Heesen's ever-growing and evolving fleet. From navigating the sales process (“sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs”) to celebrating with chocolate cake at launches, they dive into how the company has evolved — from sleek interiors to groundbreaking construction. They touch on Ultra G, one of the fastest large yachts in recent history, and why today's clients increasingly favour steel builds over speed, valuing time as their ultimate luxury. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/16k Subscribe: https://boatint.com/16m Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

After four decades, Henk de Vries has stepped down from his day-to-day duties as a director of Feadship and CEO of De Vries. In this interview, he charts his rise to the top of the world of superyachting, and how and why he has decided now to take on a more supporting role at the company. Henk has seen some extreme highs and lows in his 40-year boatbuilding career, many of which he discusses in this interview, delivered with his usual charm and candour. Don't miss this opportunity to sit down with one of the biggest names in the superyacht industry. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In the third of our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Lucy Dunn sits down with speaker Dr Camilla Floros, a marine scientist with over 20 years of experience in marine conservation across the Western Indian Ocean. In a case of her career coming full circle, Floros is now working in the same place she visited as a child  - which means she is in the best place to understand the effects of climate change and the need for local people to safeguard and protect marine resources. Floros talks about the importance of mixing generations-old Indigenous knowledge with next-gen methods such as ‘super coral', a resistant coral which won't die or bleach in warmer ocean temperatures.    BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Continuing our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Caroline White sits down with Nicolas Rochat, CEO of Mover, the world's first one hundred per cent plastic free sportswear brand. The pair discuss the environmental problems caused by synthetic apparel, the company's high-tech approach to natural fabrics that is changing the game, plus a recent collaboration with Sail GP, as well as Mover's very own sailing collection. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

To kick off our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Lucy Dunn sits down with keynote speaker, conservationist and producer Colin Butfield to discuss his latest film project, Ocean with David Attenborough and companion book, Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness. The two discuss Attenborough's handwritten archives, octopus gardens and the ocean's remarkable propensity to bounce back. If the ocean is allowed to recover, Butfield concludes, it will do a huge part of fighting climate change for us. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode, we dig into the recently published Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) interim report into the sinking of the 56-metre superyacht Bayesian in August last year, resulting in the loss of seven lives. For the first time, the narrative of what happened that night can be disclosed, and we also review the MAIB's comments on the weather conditions that fateful evening and Bayesian's stability vulnerabilities. Georgia, meanwhile, is newly returned from the Galapagos and tells us why these very special islands should be on every superyacht itinerary.  BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this interview, Stewart sits down with Bruce Brakenhoff, executive director at Edmiston, in the cockpit of 56-metre Rosehearty, to talk about his long career in superyachting. After starting out working for his father, Bruce joined Perini Navi and went on to sell some of the best known sailing yachts in the world. He joined Edmiston as few years ago and continues to be involved in some of the biggest sailing deals on the market. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the superyacht business's best known characters. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

After a spectacular ceremony in Venice, let us take you through all the winners from this year's World Superyacht Awards. Caroline and Stewart discuss each winner and bring you the judges' comments about each one. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Jeff Summers, senior designer for Scout Boats in South Carolina, walks us through the story of building the American boat builder's flagship, the LSX 670, a $5 million, five-outboard powered, 60mph, 20.35 metre yacht, created with superyacht designers Harrison Eidsgaard. Summers, a graduate of a car design school, interned with Heesen Yachts where he got an understanding for superyacht design and from there, looked for a place with a beach and palm trees and landed his job with Scout, an ambitious and innovative builder that has made a giant splash with its newest launch, in 2016. Debuting this year at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the first LSX 670, built with a lot of carbon and glass has a sporty design, but lots of interior room, a versatile, fast platform that can do all kinds of things, and could be a support vessel for a larger yacht with a range of about 400 nautical miles with 1,500 gallons of fuel. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh  Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

This week, we remember two legends of the superyacht industry – Frans Heesen and Eddie Jordan. Heesen has also been in the news due to a recent change of ownership and the release of some very positive financial results. We dig into both stories in the podcast. Our travel editor, Georgia, meanwhile, tells us why Nova Scotia is one of the most exciting new destinations for food, drink and superyacht lovers and we look at the latest tariff news and examine ways the superyacht industry might be affected if Trump's reciprocal tariffs aren't negotiated down. All this and more in this week's BOAT Briefing. BBC Top Gear episode, featuring BOAT International: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p04xkhdf/top-gear-series-24-episode-7 BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh  Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In his 30 years of cruising the world in his 51-metre Feadship Double Haven, there aren't many places Merle Hinrich hasn't been. He has circled the globe three times in his yacht, which was built as one of the original explorers (complete with bullet proof windows). Double Haven was commissioned for adventure, and Merle and his family have seen plenty of that. Don't miss this rare opportunity to sit down and hear from one of the world's most experienced superyacht owners.   BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/xp Subscribe: https://boatint.com/xn Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

This week we catch up with Christian Truter (CT), captain of the groundbreaking 106.7m DynaRig sailing yacht Black Pearl. The yacht was in St Barths for the Bucket, where we caught up with CT to discuss Black Pearl's extraordinarily ornate interiors, why the spirit of her owner lives on, and what the future holds for one of the most technically advanced boats ever built. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/jj Subscribe: https://boatint.com/jk Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this episode of BOAT Briefing, Caroline sits down with BOAT's business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis to discuss the fate of sanctioned superyacht Amadea, after a US judge dismissed an attempt to halt the vessel's forfeiture to the US Justice Department. They also touch on Trump's recently enacted steel and aluminium tariffs, and how this is expected to disrupt the yachting industry, along with a sneak peek at the record number of superyachts attending this year's Palm Beach show, which could very well become the US's number one showcase for large yachts. 

In this episode of BOAT Briefing, Stewart and Caroline discuss the latter's recent visit to Norway to explore the 194.9-metre research vessel-cum-superyacht REV Ocean. They reveal the latest news and mind-blowing facilities of this historic project, as well as serving up the inside scoop on its mysterious two-year hiatus. The team also dive into the rollicking history of the upcoming St Barths Bucket and exclusively unveil the full-year 20204 brokerage sales figures and trends – as well as unpacking what they mean for the superyacht industry. First images of world's largest yacht REV Ocean released: https://boatint.com/jf The history of the St Barths Bucket: https://boatint.com/jg 2024 brokerage report: https://boatint.com/jh BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/jj Subscribe: https://boatint.com/jk Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, Charlotte catches up with Tobias Reichmuth, owner of the 45m yacht Prometej. On March 1st, Tobias will embark on a journey around the world, stopping in everywhere from Greece to Costa Rica and Japan, all in a quest to discover the secret to a longer life. Those onboard won't be charter guests, but people he's invited specifically because they share his curiosity around longevity and health. They'll dine on personalised recipes, tailored to results of their own DNA, blood and microbiome tests, follow rigorous workout plans, and share their own academic findings on the subject as part of this unique and unusual cruise. As well as details on the voyage, Tobias also shares his journey to owning and refitting the yacht, and the business background that lead him to where he is today. Follow the journey:  https://www.instagram.com/bluecruise.world/  www.bluecruise.world BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Charlotte and Cecile announce the winners of the prestigious Design and Innovation Awards, in this episode of BOAT Briefing. They also give the inside scoop on the most hotly contested categories, and share their top tips for those hoping to claim victory next year. Explore the winners here: https://boatint.com/dy BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Josh Golder, the owner of yacht King Benji, is a disruptor. He doesn't call himself that but his unusual approach to charter marketing is raising eyebrows. He named King Benji, a 47 metre custom yacht he commissioned as his largest boat to date, after his dog, and from there built a brand and charter program. From being imaged as his personal home on the water, King Benji has become one of the best-known and most recognisable yachts on the charter market today thanks in no small part to its social media presence. And this digital marketing expert who can't sit still has thrown the windows open and let everyone in. US BOAT editor Cecile Gauert speaks with him about his marketing approach, from flying a banner over a boat show to invite everyone to visit, to creating a very public presence online (and managing that reputation should something go wrong) to what may come next for the King Benji brand. LINKS: On board King Benji with Josh Golder: https://boatint.com/ce A true ability for crazy adventures - the building of King Benji: https://boatint.com/cf Why this experienced charterer keeps returning to 47m superyacht King Benji:  https://boatint.com/cg -  BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this issue of BOAT Briefing, Charlotte and Katia discuss the cover yacht of our latest issue, Maverick, and where she plans to cruise this year; an exciting (and top secret) new collaboration from Vripack and Oceanco; and scrutinise what makes the perfect – and most genteel – guest. They also take a look at this week's hottest news stories, while the data report focuses on the impressive yachts that graced St. Barths with their presence for the most memorable New Year's party to date. LINKS: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/on-board-cantiere-delle-marche-flexplorer-146-yacht-maverick?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=maverick_podcast_jan25 News stories: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/fire-three-yachts-leopard-yacht-naisca-iv-destroyed-marseilles-france?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=yachtfire_podcast_jan25 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-project-angelica-yacht-sale?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=angelica_podcast_jan25 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ursus-explorer-yacht-rebuild-relaunch?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=ursus_podcast_jan25 Brokerage pics:    https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/ximena-alia-2025     ?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=alia_podcast_jan25 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/weather-bird-classic-sailing-yacht-schooner-auction?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=weatherbird_podcast_jan25 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/weatherbird-cnd-1931?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=weatherbird_podcast_jan25 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's podcast we look back on a busy year, with lots of events and travel – and plenty of highlights and lowlights. Just in time for Christmas, we examine the travels of the superyacht fleet and bring you the top five most travelled yachts in 2024. We also take a look at the fleet's migration, seeing where some of the world's most spectacular yachts are spending Christmas and New Year. Last but not least, we review the biggest stories of the year and try and solve the mystery of the stolen walrus. LINKS: Superyacht Design Festival: https://boatint.com/91 Most travelled yachts: https://boatint.com/92 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's podcast, Caroline and Georgia discuss Georgia's trip to the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and visits onboard some of the most spectacular yachts in attendance. News this week reveals new details about 142-metre Lürssen Dragonfly, the keel laying of Heesen's Project Grace and a mysterious press release from Abeking & Rasmussen. Data this week is a sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated Global Order Book – published in the January issue of BOAT International – a revealing shapshot of the industry, taking in all superyachts in-build or on order around the world.   LINKS: The largest yachts attending the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2024: https://www.boatinternational.com/charter/luxury-yacht-charter-news/10-largest-yachts-attending-the-antigua-charter-yacht-show-2024?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=antiguayachtshow_news_dec24 Lürssen releases further details on 142m superyacht Dragonfly: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-yacht-dragonfly-project-ali-baba-delivery?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=projectalibaba_news_dec24 Heesen begins construction on first superyacht in "new 50m steel class": https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-yachts-grace-construction-begins-monaco-yacht-show?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=heesen_news_dec24 Abeking & Rasmussen begin construction on 80m yacht project: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/abeking-and-rasmussen-hull-6516-new-yacht-project?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=abekingandrasmussen_news_dec24 Global Order Book: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/global-order-book/global-order-book-2025-report?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=globalorderbook_boatpro_dec24 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

For this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we return to the fantastic speakers at BOAT International's Explorer Yachts Summit in Monaco. From Chile's rugged shores to the remote islands of Brazil, 73m Planet Nine has not shied away from the roads less trodden. In this conversation, captain Philip Atkinson tells our superyachts editor Katia Damborsky about an epic rescue in the mid-Atlantic and reveals some of Planet Nine's most memorable moments at sea. LINKS: Highlights of the Explorer Yachts Summit 2024: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/explorer-yachts-summit/highlights-2024?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=EYS_events_dec24 Planet Nine's many adventures, Hollywood included: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/inside-planet-nine-superyacht-hollywood-film-tenet-rothschild?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=planetnine_features_dec24 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

For this special episode of BOAT Briefing, we turn to the brilliant line-up of speakers at BOAT International's recent Explorer Yachts Summit in Monaco. When REV Ocean was first announced back in 2017 it was big news. When delivered in 2026, this will be the world's largest Research & Expedition Vessel, packed with scientific facilities, and featuring design by Espen Øino and H2 Yacht Design. REV Ocean's CEO Nina Jensen tells us more about the project, including some exclusive updates. LINKS: Highlights of the Explorer Yachts Summit 2024: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/explorer-yachts-summit/highlights-2024?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=eys_events_nov24 Exclusive: Owner not backing down on plans for world's largest yacht REV Ocean: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/rev-ocean-vessel-worlds-largest-yacht?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=revocean_news_nov24 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's BOAT Briefing, we look back at the Explorer Yachts Summit in Monaco, bringing you some of the highlights from the fifth edition of this event, including sessions from explorer Monty Halls and Nina Jensen, CEO of REV Ocean. We also examine what the incoming Trump presidency might mean for brokerage sales and new builds. In the news is Feadship's hydrogen-powered Project 821, Numarine's 45XP and Westport's first W117. Data this week focusses on some of the big numbers behind the expedition yacht market.   LINKS: Trump impacts: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/taxes-tariffs-trump-superyacht-industry Infinity Nine for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/ava-yachts-motor-yacht-infinity-nine-for-sale Project 821: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-project-821-fuel-cell--yacht-sea-trials Numarine 45XP: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/first-interior-renderings--numarine-flagship-explorer-revealed Westport W117: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/westport-117-first-yacht-launched Bennett's new "Class" superyacht: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-44m-class-sold-launch-junos-7 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Stewart Campbell sits down with Captain Guy Booth to discuss Phi, the 58-metre Royal Huisman motor yacht that has been trapped in London since March 2022, when she was placed under a temporary detention order by the British government. This fully custom yacht now faces several looming deadlines. She is at risk of falling out of class and having her insurance revoked, and now presents an increasing danger to her crew and nearby residents. The yacht needs to be lifted out of the water urgently, but hopes of a solution are fading fast. https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/phi-detained--london-yacht BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

This week Cecile and Katia look back on a very busy Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show during the last days of a long and hot US presidential campaign, from creative marketing by yacht King Benji to the press conferences there, including the introduction by Sunseeker of the company's two new owners, the launch of a new Riva Residenze on Fort Lauderdale Beach and an unusual and much noticed boat show visitor, a Maine Coone cat named Romeo. Katia tells us why is looking forward to the upcoming Yacht Explorer Summit kicking off November 13 at the Monaco yacht club and highlights two speakers, TV personality Monty Hall and REV CEO Nina Jensen. The two also reveal their yacht brokerage picks of the week and review some of the week's international yachting news. https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/explorer-yachts-summit/everything-you-need-to-know-2024 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/dunya-yachts-king-benji-superyacht https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/fort-lauderdale-international-boat-show https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/sunseeker-yachts-sold-orienta-lionheart  https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/ferretti-riva-residendenze-project-flibs-2024 https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/pendennis-sailing-catamaran-hemisphere-for-sale https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/benetti-37m-byond-hybrid-yacht

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, Katia reports back from an extraordinary birthday party on board 73m Titania with its owner John Caudwell, as well as a trip to Barcelona to sail on board the wallywind 110 with its designer Luca Bassani. Stewart, meanwhile, discusses an exciting new concept to transform a container ship into a superyacht and looks at the expanding fleet of yachts turning up in Sindalah for the grand opening of the Saudi giga project. In the news is Feadship's fuel-cell-powered Project 821, which is undergoing sea trials, and the acquisition of Holterman Shipyard by Steeler Yachts. Our data section focuses on the latest brokerage figures from September. John Caudwell: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/owners-experiences/on-board-with-john-caudwell-owner-of-73m-superyacht-titania--38841 Oceanco concept: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/oceanco-mario-biferali-yacht-container-ship-conversion-project-antos Five Oceans for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/five-oceans-damen-yachting-yacht-for-sale Tanzanite for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/westship-motor-yacht-tanzanite-for-sale Project 821 sea trials: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-project-821-fuel-cell--yacht-sea-trials Sanlorenzo's LIFE MYSTIC: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/sanlorenzo-life-mystic-sustainable-methanol-yacht Holterman acquisition: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/steeler-yachts-holterman-shipyard-acquisition BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, Stewart reports back from the Superyacht Charities golf event in Palma and the first few exciting days of America's Cup racing in Barcelona. Charlotte talks Toto Wolff and why he's been banned from freediving with Lewis Hamilton and picks her biggest superyacht bugbears after her first turn as co-chair of the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards at the Monaco Yacht Show. In the news is Kingdom 5KR's crunching encounter with a dock in Tunisia and the uncertain fate of Dutch shipyard Holterman. Our data section, meanwhile, focusses on the boats attending the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.  Toto Wolff: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/lifestyle/toto-wolff-formula-one-americas-cup-freediving-lewis-hamilton Wedge Too: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/brokerage-boat-of-the-month-september-feadship-wedge-too-philippe-starck Amaryllis: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/amaryllis-abeking-rasmussen-2011 Kingdom 5KR: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-kingdom-5kr-yacht-crash-tunisia Holterman: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/holterman-shipyard-bankrupt-takeover Codecasa delivery: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/gioia-codecasa-custom-yacht-delivery BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's pod, Caroline and Georgia talk travel, including the potential of Madagascar as a superyacht destination, the true meaning of barefoot luxury and the upcoming opening of Sindalah Island in Saudi Arabia. They introduce two spectacular charter yachts, run through the latest news and delve into data on fleet movements this summer to see how Mediterranean hotspots are changing. Links: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/neom-sindalah-interior-yacht-club-stefano-ricci https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-yachts-b-loft-new-range-monaco-yacht-show https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ineos-britannia-win-louis-vuitton-cup-barcelona https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyachts-racing-barcelona-superyacht-regatta https://www.boatinternational.com/charter/luxury-yacht-charter-news/alfa-nero-returns-to-charter-market 

In this week's episode, Stewart and Gabrielle reflect on the Monaco Yacht Show, bringing you all the highlights from the event, from the boats to the parties (and the rain!). The pair also discuss which boats they managed to get on board and all the big breaking news from the show. Lastly, we open up the massive October issue of BOAT and discuss the story of one particularly scandalously named superyacht. Heesen's Project Monte Carlo: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-62m-yacht-monte-carlo Feadship concept: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-monaco-yacht-show-concept-c Greenline's GX Superyachts: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/gx-new-hybrid-superyacht-line-greenline-yachts New Riva flagship: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/riva-70m-hybrid-flagship-yacht Benetti B.Yond: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-byond-yachts-monaco-yacht-show Benetti B.Loft: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-yachts-b-loft-new-range-monaco-yacht-show Sirena Yachts flagship: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/sirena-118-36m-flagship-yacht-monaco Tankoa T520 Fenice: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/tankoa-t520-fenice-new-yacht-model Mangusta 51-metre Oceano: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/mangusta-oceano-monaco-yacht-show SaturaStudio concept: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/satura-studio-nami-yacht-concept MY Tits: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/feadship-brunei-prince-jefri-tits-yacht BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's Big Boat Interview, celebrated underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta talks to BOAT's content director Lucy Dunn about his mission to unlock the mysteries of the ocean; taking the first photo of a coelacanth, a prehistoric fish that hides away in the world's deepest underwater caves few humans can reach - and also about DONIA, his clever but simple-to-use app which helps captains and boat owners negotiate the fragile and endangered Posidonia seagrass meadows off the South of France.  LINKS: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/ocean-talks/laurent-ballesta-ocean-talks-2024 https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/ocean-talks/highlights-2024 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's BOAT Briefing, Stewart is joined by Gabby, BOAT's Business Editor, to discuss all the news from the Cannes Yachting Festival and look ahead to a bumper edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. More big boats will be packed into Port Hercules than ever before and we highlight some of the ones to put on your must-see list. Meanwhile, we bring you the latest news from the public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster and dig through the headlines, which this week include the biggest brokerage deal of the year – the sale of 90.1 metre Phoenix 2. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co: www.amicoshipyard.com Pendennis acquires Cockwells: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/pendennis-shipyard-acquisition-cockwells-tenders Titan hearing: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/oceangate-titan-disaster-implosion-lawsuit-latest-news-2023-submarine-submersible Monaco preview: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/monaco-yacht-show-2024-largest-yachts Ribelle for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/ribelle-vitters-2017 Sanam for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/expensive-yachts-for-sale-monaco-yacht-show-2024 Phoenix 2 sold: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/lurssen-motor-yacht-phoenix-2-sold CdM RAW: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/cantiere-delle-marche-raw-new-yacht-model-cannes-yachting-festival Doggersbank launches: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/vripack-doggersbank-90-105-new-explorer-yacht-line BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this Big BOAT Interview, Caroline speaks to Sebastian about the sudden, violent weather event that sank the 56-metre Bayesian off Sicily. The tragedy is part of a broader story about longer storm seasons, freak weather and unpredictable winds – changing global weather patterns ­that are already having an impact on the marine industry. Sebastian explains the precision with which extreme weather can be predicted, and the kind of conditions that should raise alarm bells at sea. Wache will speak at the BOAT International Explorer Yachts Summit on November 13. LINKS:  The sinking of Bayesian: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/latest-updates-perini-navi-sailing-yacht-sinks-incident-sicily-palermo-mike-lynch BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's podcast Katia and Georgia dive into the racing world and outline everything you need to know to watch the Louis Vuitton 37th Americas Cup. Having begun out in Barcelona, Georgia outlines the format, tactics and technology deployed by each of the teams to make this one of the most exciting races there is. There is also the Barcelona Superyacht Regatta taking place alongside the Americas cup and the pair reveal how to get involved. Later in the podcast, Katia reflects on a yachting, beach based TedX and reveals her plans for show season. The data section looks at how superyachts are descending on Barcelona for the America's Cup, who's there and how it's tilting the numbers.   LINKS: Barcelona Superyacht Regatta: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/37th-americas-cup-superyacht-regatta-barcelona 33m Feadship motor yacht Santa Maria for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/feadship-classic-motor-yacht-santa-maria-for-sale 55m Amels motor yacht Amigos for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/55m-amels-motor-yacht-amigos-for-sale  90m Lurssen crashing into a Numarine: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-superyacht-ice-collision Rossinavi to premiere 43m Seawolf X at MYS: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/rossinavi--fully-electric-catamaran-seawolf-x-monaco-yacht-show-world-premiere 71m Lürssen superyacht Skat arrives at Oceanco for extensive refit: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-yacht-skat-refit-at-oceanco Stefano de Vivo resigns as Ferretti Group chief commercial officer: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/ferretti-group-stefano-de-vivo-resignation-cco BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's podcast, Stewart and Charlotte reflect on the tragic sinking of the 56 metre Perini Bayesian and the news coverage it generated. They look at the way the mainstream media covered the sinking and what the real experts are saying about the incident, which claimed seven lives. Later in the podcast, we examine how the first half of the year shaped up from a brokerage point of view, and bring you details of the refit of 68 metre Aviva and the new 23.2 metre Solle One from Nautor Swan. LINKS:  Stephen Edwards statement: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2024/08/27/former-bayesian-captain-offers-insight/ Emilio Azcarraga: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/owners-experiences/emilio-azcarraga-milmo-eco-superyacht Koru for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/feadship-superyacht-koru-yacht-for-sale Te Streep for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/te-streep-nv-scheepswerf-1985 Lovebug salvage: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/salvage-removal-lovebug-yacht-capsizes-sinks-chesapeake-bay-maryland-usa Aviva refit: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/aviva-abeking-rasmussen-yacht-refit-at-palumbo Solle One: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/nautor-swan-arrow-motor-yacht H1 results: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/superyacht-insight/brokerage-yacht-report-h1-q2-2024   BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this special episode of the Big BOAT Interview, Katia speaks to insurance expert Michelle van der Merwe, to find out why 2024 has seen a record 12 superyachts destroyed. Michelle, who works as a superyacht account manager at Pantaenius Yacht Insurance, explains why we might be seeing more accidents and how extreme weather can play a role in the claims process. Touching on Bayesian, the pair discuss how it's usually a number of factors that lead to a yacht ultimately sinking, and Michelle draws on her experience with some high-profile yacht insurance cases in the past. https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/latest-updates-perini-navi-sailing-yacht-sinks-incident-sicily-palermo-mike-lynch BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

This week, we sit down with Vassilis Fotilas and Popy Kaia from Fraser Greece to discuss the recent merger of Fraser Greece and Atalanta Golden Yachts, as well as the current state of the Greek charter and sales market. Vassilis and Popy also talk through some recent rule changes that make chartering in Greece easier for foreign-flagged yachts, and why the country is seeing an exponential rise in superyacht visits. The pair also pick out some of their island highlights and explain why Greek captains are the best. BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

This week Caroline and Cecile look at a week rife with incidents, including a yacht fire off the coast of Sardinia that resulted in the yacht's loss, the well publicised slow collision of Lady Moura and Venus, and the sinking of Lovebug in the Chasepeake Bay. They also discuss the recent wrongful-death lawsuit filing by the family of French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet, which comes a bit more than a year after the June 2023 Titan submarine tragedy. On more positive news, they talk about Cecile's recent trip to the Exumas and the strange history of Norman's Cay, the debut of a secretive new 78-metre yacht by Admiral and Lobanov Design, and highlight a few of many interesting debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival. https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-atina-yacht-fire-olbia-italy https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/venus-yacht-crash-naples-italy-lady-moura https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/salvage-removal-lovebug-yacht-capsizes-sinks-chesapeake-bay-maryland-usa https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/oceangate-titan-disaster-implosion-lawsuit-latest-news-2023-submarine-submersible https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/admiral-superyacht-platinum-spotted-first-images https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yacht-debuts-2024-cannes-yachting-festival BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this special episode of BOAT Briefing, Gabby Lazaridis, business editor of BOAT International, takes a deep dive into how the superyacht industry has reacted to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. She examines the impact on insurance premiums, the advice of security companies and how cruising patterns are shifting. The team also discuss Sanlorenzo's acquisition of Nautor Swan, and what this could mean for the company.  Sanlorenzo & Swan: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/sanlorenzo-nautor-swan-yacht-acquisition BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, travel and charter editor Georgia takes a deep dive into the state of the charter market, while the team also bring you news of Royal Huisman's takeover and the latest financial results from MarineMax. In our brokerage focus, we discuss the merits of buying 68 metre Loon versus 45.7 metre Ancallia, and we also discover which superyachts have travelled the most so far in 2024. In the news is the sale of a pickleball-court-packing Flexplorer from CdM and the grounding of the 37.8 metre Sanlorenzo Lovebug.   LINKS: MarineMax results: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/marinemax-financial-results-q3-2024 Royal Huisman sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/royal-huisman-yacht-acquisition-o2-capital-partners Loon for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/icon-yachts-motor-yacht-loon-for-sale Ancallia for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/feadship-motor-yacht-ancallia-for-sale Flexplorer sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/flexplorer-165-yacht-sold-us-client Lovebug grounding: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/no-fuel-pollution-lovebug-yacht-capsizes-sinks-chesapeake-bay-maryland-usa Sakura delivery: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-project-yacht-sakura-712-delivery Most travelled yachts: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/most-travelled-yachts-2024-h1 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode, Caroline and Katia discuss sustainable boating in Monaco and why it's important that nominations for the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards are put forward now. The pair discuss Katia's alternative career (Katia's Cut-Price Cruisers) in the brokerage picks and spotlight a few of the yachts on the market under $5 million. Caroline delves into the "punchy" open letter penned by the founder of IGY Marinas which alleges that MarineMax's business model has not been prioritising Fraser, Northrop & Johnson and IGY Marinas. In the news, there'll be a new Wally sailing yacht on the docks in Monaco and the legendary explorer yacht Octopus has emerged from a secretive refit. Finally, BOATPros' premium report on Italy's yachtbuilding sector was published this week, and the pair run through some of the big numbers and interesting nuggets from the report. LINKS:  https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/monaco-energy-boat-challenge-2024-edition https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/design-and-innovation-awards/everything-you-need-to-know-2025 https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/jfa-yachts-catamaran-mousetrap-for-sale https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/miss-sarah-j-yacht-for-sale https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/superyachts-for-sale-under-5-million https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/igy-sale-marine-max-shareholder-open-letter https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-solar-power-yacht-713-spotted https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/wally-first-wallywind-110-sailing-yacht https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/octopus-refit-explorer-yacht-spotted https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/superyacht-insight/country-report-italy-yacht-building-2024 BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we lead with news that BOAT International Media has become part of the Informa Group's portfolio of specialist media brands. The team also discuss the history and impact of catamaran builder Sunreef, and dive into some eye-opening numbers from a study on the Italian marine industry. Headline news is a dramatic fire at Lürssen, but there are happier happenings at Benetti, with the sale of custom 80m Project Iron Man, and at Numarine, where the first 30XP is ready to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival. Brokerage picks comprise the rebuilt 50m Feadship Emerald and 89m Amels Here Comes the Sun. Data this week piggy backs on news that the sixth Amels 60 has launched – how many yachts from this phenomenally successful family of designs do you think the Dutch builder has sold? LINKS:  BOAT International Media becomes part of Informa Group: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/boat-international-informa-group Economic impact of Italian yachting industry: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/italy-economic-impact-yachting-industry-27-billion Major shipyard fire at Lürssen: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-shipyard-fire-yacht Custom 80m superyacht Project Iron Man sold: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-custom-yacht-project-iron-man First diesel-electric Numarine to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/numarine-first-diesel-electric-model-yacht The refit that transformed a 30-year-old Feadship into Emerald https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/on-board-50m-feadship-emerald 89m Amels superyacht Here Comes the Sun rejoins market: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/here-comes-the-sun-amels-yacht-for-sale BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's BOAT Briefing, Georgia Boscawen, BOAT International's travel and charter editor, joins Stewart to discuss travel bucket lists – including Antarctic plunges and new hotel openings in Madagascar – and the growing popularity of chartering in Greece. Our brokerage section this week focuses on three big new listings: 99.1-metre Christino O, 108-metre Luminosity and 105-metre H3, and in the news section we update you on the fire in Greece reportedly caused by fireworks fired by a yacht, and the new 107-metre Project Incognita from Freire. Meanwhile, we dive deep into Down Under, to discuss the facts and figures behind the growth of superyacht activity in Australia. Christina O for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/canadian-vickers-classic-motor-yacht-christina-o-for-sale Luminosity for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/benetti-motor-yacht-luminosity-for-sale H3 for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/oceanco-motor-yacht-h3-for-sale Hottest charter deals: https://www.boatinternational.com/charter/luxury-yacht-charter-news/hottest-charter-deals-this-season Greece fire: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/forest-fire-fireworks-arson-greece-hydra-charter-yacht-crew-persefoni-charged New Freire launch: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/freire-superyacht-project-incognito-launched Alia Yachts launch: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/alia-sea-club-53-explorer-yacht-launch Australia focus: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/superyacht-insight/australia-market-report-superyacht-boom BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode, Charlotte reports back from the first ever edition of the Cyclades Cup in Antiparos and Stewart returns to the office from a week in New York and Newport. We discuss the appeal of private residence ships, following a press event in London for Ulyssia, and examine which brands' boats sell the quickest on the brokerage market. In the news is a fire in Hydra, caused by fireworks set off from a superyacht, and an attempt by authorities to get more yachts into the Red Sea. Our data section focuses on the enduring appeal of Riva – looking back at the history of the brand and how it navigated successfully into the superyacht market.  Links: Dockwalk salary survey: https://www.dockwalk.com/news/2024-dockwalk-salary-survey-launches Ulyssia: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ulyssia-residences-ag-superyacht Superyacht UK appointment: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/superyacht-uk-michael-beattie-appointment-manager Marietta of 1915 for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/mariette-of-1915-herreshoff-1915 H for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/h-azimut-2023 Groover for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/benetti-motor-yacht-groover-for-sale Greek fires: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/forest-fire-fireworks-arson-greece-hydra-charter-yacht-crew-persefoni-charged Suez transit fees: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/suez-canal-transit-fee-reduction-yachts-summer Dopamine delivered: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/baglietto-fourth-hull-t52  BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Following his appearance at this year's Ocean Talks, in this episode Caroline speaks with Swiss filmmaker Matthieu Rytz about his documentary Deep Rising.Narrated by Jason Momoa and premiered to much fanfare at the 2023 Sundance film festival, it investigates the subject of deep sea mining, with engaging characters locked in a dramatic narrative and some spectacular underwater photography. He tells Caroline why and how he made it. This week's episode is sponsored by KVH, the service which creates innovative connectivity solutions for customers on sea, land, and air around the globe. To find out more, visit www.kvh.com. Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we examine whether there could soon be a mega-merger in the world of boat sales, and we also preview the big exclusive cover boat of the July issue, 112-metre Renaissance. The 64m Royal Hakvoort Scout has been on the Thames, but are numbers of visiting superyachts to the UK's capital going up or down? In our brokerage picks, we discuss the attraction of superyacht "upcycling", and our data this week concerns superyacht activity in South East Asia: when is a boom not a boom? Links: Planet Nine: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/admiral-motor-yacht-planet-nine-for-sale Scintilla Maris: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/on-board-46m-damen-maaskant-shipyard-yacht OneWater & MarineMax: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/onewater-marinemax-acquisition-rumour Hanuman refit: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/hanuman-yacht-refit-j-class Project Thunderball: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/70m-crn-superyacht-thunderball BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode of the Big BOAT Interview, Charlotte catches up with yacht owner Debra Reuben. They chat about her yacht - 73.5m Siren - as well as some of the others she's had a hand in designing and selling - 68m Triple Seven, 73.51m Sapphire, 73.55m Graffiti, and 73.51m Mogambo. Debra also shares some of her favourite cruising spots, what she does when she's not onboard, and why she loves Siren above all others... This week's episode is sponsored by KVH, the service which creates innovative connectivity solutions for customers on sea, land, and air around the globe. To find out more, visit www.kvh.com. Links: Siren: https://www.boatinternational.com/charter/luxury-yachts-for-charter/siren-nobiskrug-2008 Triple Seven: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/triple-seven--58513 Graffiti: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyacht-graffiti-launched-by-nobiskrug--9611 Sapphire: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyacht-sapphire-launched-by-nobiskrug--6817  BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Charlotte and Georgia mark the beginning of boat show season and reflect on all that went on at the recent MYBA and MEDYS charter shows. Travel antics continue as Charlotte's off to Antiparos for the Cyclades cup and gearing up for Ocean Talks at the Serpentine in London next week. Our data section takes a look at the numbers coming from this year's Venice Boat Show which kicked off on Wednesday, and some of the yachts making their debut in the lagoon over the next few days. This week's episode is sponsored by KVH, the service which creates innovative connectivity solutions for customers on sea, land, and air around the globe. To find out more, visit www.kvh.com. Larry Connor's mission to the Titanic https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/triton-ceo-patrick-lahey-titanic-wreck-dive-after-oceangate-sub-disaster-larry-connor Moonshine https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/moonen-martinique-moonshine-yacht Baltic 80 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/pink-sailing-yacht-baltic-yachts-80-launched Metamorphosis https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/admiral-the-italian-sea-group-giorgio-armani-yacht-sold BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

In this week's episode, Stewart reports back after events in Washington DC and Spain, while Katia has been travelling throughout Europe attending events with the Ferretti Group and Sanlorenzo. We preview the upcoming Ocean Talks event in London on 6 June and learn why Eddie Jordan has been back in the headlines. The "Queen of the J Class" Shamrock V is back in the water after an extensive rebuild. We look back at her incredible history and debate whether having an artwork by a famous pig makes a brokerage yacht more valuable. Our data section looks at all the big numbers coming out of the superyacht industry in the first quarter. Links: Ocean Talks: https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/ocean-talks/everything-you-need-to-know YOTS Foundation: https://www.yots-foundation.org/ Adrian Newey's Oyster 885: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/oyster-yachts-adrian-newey-resigns-sailing-yacht Shamrock V is back: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/shamrock-v-sailing-yacht-relaunched Sea Class auction: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/abeking-and-rasmussen-motor-yacht-sea-class-for-sale Red Dragon: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/alloy-sailing-yacht-red-dragon-for-sale Feadship 821: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/feadship-project-821-fuel-cell--yacht-launch Seawolf X: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/rossinavi-launches-fully-electric-catamaran-seawolf-x Sanlorenzo Almax: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/sanlorenzo-yacht-fuel-cell-yacht-50-steel Q1 brokerage report: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/superyacht-insight/q1-2024-brokerage-yacht-sales-report BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Join Katia and Stewart as they discuss each of the winners of this year's WSAs, which were held in Venice. To read more about this year's winners, head to boatinternational.com BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

If you haven't had a chance to step on board Ocean Alexander's brand-new 35P, which debuted at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024, you can hear all about the shipyard's new model and series in this week's Big BOAT Interview, which was created for Ocean Alexander. The yard's head of global operations Dan Mundy tells BOAT's commercial content editor Hannah Rankine about the series' inception and some of the cool features on board. Stay tuned until the end to hear a sneak peek into what's coming next in Ocean Alexander's Puro series.

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, Stewart returns after six weeks on the road without a tan but with a few stories to tell, while Katia reports back from a bustling road trip visiting six shipyards and 14 superyachts. We look ahead to a busy run of events, including the much anticipated World Superyacht Awards, and a brand new regatta in Antiparos, Greece. We also take a deep dive into the history of the North West Passage, while in the news is the upcoming auction of the big Feadship Royal Romance, and a special report about the Sunreef catamaran SOL. This week's episode is sponsored by KVH, the service which creates innovative connectivity solutions for customers on sea, land, and air around the globe. To find out more, visit www.kvh.com. The Big BOAT Management Survey: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-presents/big-boat-yacht-management-survey Tommy Belle: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/lubeck-motor-yacht-tommy-belle-for-sale Cupani: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/royal-denship--yacht-cupani-for-sale Royal Romance: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/royal-romance-yacht-auction Athena: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/athena-refit-at-lurssen-yacht Sunreef SOL: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/sunreef-yachts-sol-catamaran BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com