The Boat Princess Podcast

All of us - no matter what gender - go through moments of self doubt. Women though - maybe more so. In this podcast Sarah inspires us with how she overcame her fears to become so capable in the Coastguard - inspiring her own daughter at the same time. She has taken chances in life - including moving to New Zealand from the UK without having even visited - but those chances have meant she has said yes to more in the future - like saying yes to being on this podcast. We discuss self belief, and go through the fear of public speaking with some terrific advice to help you get through your understanding of this skill that so many fear.   Building confidence in doing something can literally change your life. In every aspect of it - find out Sarah's views on this and listen to her encouragement to others to do so. Sarah talks about the importance of having women within a team and what they bring to the organisation and her love of teaching kids and making a difference.  I hope you enjoy this podcast recorded at Auckland Boat Show. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Sarah and thank Dean at Protector and Rayglass Boats for the introduction and for the fun we had Sarah driving the awesome Protector at speed! If you would like to become a member, donate to or volunteer for NZ Coastguard you can find out more information here: https://www.coastguard.nz/ As a boater we are always grateful for the volunteers at NZ Coastguard and all of the other bodies all over the world including Marine Rescue NSW. Enjoy this episode and be inspired. Nicky x  

Small businesses usually start because of a need, a problem that needs to be solved or a sheer passion someone has to drive it.  Wildchix, the brainchild of Isabell is all 3. She saw a need that women were missing out on sports she loved because a training environment women actually felt comfortable in wasn't available.  She saw a problem that the bias women experience often through no malice at all, but sheer bias, meant that they were relying on their male partners to enjoy such sports as fishing, and she has a passion that you viscerally feel through her voice in this podcast. Taking the brave step of leaving a perfectly good full time position to launch - Isabell has created a business that trains women, and only women, about the recreational sports and adventure activities she loves. In this episode we delve into what that actually involved and how she feels having jumped off the cliff of salary safety. We also talk about the challenges she faced that made her see what was needed, her love of boats and what she has achieved in her career including selling a substantial number of boats (often to someone who would ask - "Is there someone I can talk to about the boats please?") This is an episode full of some things you won't agree with (because we are all different) and yet some you will completely align with - whether you are a woman OR a man. We also talk about Imposter Syndrome briefly and I mention a book available on Audible by the amazing Dr Kim Granland. That book it turns out isn't on Audible YET - but is available on the link below - it gives some great strategies for overcoming Imposter Syndrome in a beautifully simple, positive and relatable way and is a ridiculously good price....so why not see what it's about. Enjoy this episode, check out Isabell's business and book in for one of their courses - I know I will one day - because we can never learn enough about boating, or fishing, or being in nature (and New Zealand surely is one of the very best versions of that)- and that's the beauty of this boating lifestyle - our brains are continuously learning - what a joy that is in itself. Nicky x Check out Wildchix here: https://www.wildchix.co.nz/about That book about Imposter Syndrome and what to do about it (and we know guys get it too so feel free to buy one too guys) https://www.amazon.com.au/What-Imposter-Syndrome-Overcome-Forever-ebook/dp/B0D1YLFHTV The link to book the event we shall be holding at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show on Fri 23rd May at Horizon Yachts. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1395123 The link to the Charity Walk celebrating Women in Marine we are doing at Sanctuary Cove on Fri 9th May - link to register (it's free) https://events.humanitix.com/women-in-marine-global-walk      

Dubai Boat Show was an amazing experience for me this year. I met some incredible people, presented on stage, enjoyed the media walk with fellow marine media and best of all recorded some fantastic interviews. One of which you are about to hear.   Wyndham Tops (great name huh) is a friend of mine through ICOMIA and he is a really interesting guy to listen to. With a fantastic history as to how he got into the boating industry and now working on one of THE most exciting projects in the world for yachting I wanted to share his story with you. He then suggested we include John W R Paul aswell to give another perspective to the marine industry in this region and share more information about the Leisure Marine Association MENA.  This Association was only founded in 2020 but is so important to bring the industry together in this region to allow them to have more strength and ability to work with legislators, authorities and other stakeholders.    John leads Exalto Emirates, a prominent marine equipment distributor and retailer in the Middle East. John has 29 years of experience in the GCC, sharing his expertise with the marine community and now with you, our listeners.   Exalto Emirates LLC was founded in 1995 and is a wholesaler of marine equipment. The company represents over 80 reputed international manufacturers of high-quality marine components supplying to pleasure and commercial boat builders, shipyards, service providers, fleet owners and to the retail market thru a network of dealers. Operating from the head office in Sharjah and branch office in Dubai, the company supplies within the UAE, other GCC countries and across the greater Middle East, Africa, and Indian subcontinent.   Wyndham Tops is Senior Director for Marine and Marina Mobility Operations at Red Sea Global, with extensive experience in marina management. An active sailor and certified Yacht Master Ocean, Wyndham has held leadership roles at Abu Dhabi Maritime, Emirates Palace Marina, and Ferretti Group. His expertise spans marina operations, community harbors, and ferry terminals.   Now at Red Sea Global (RSG), he's working on projects where luxury, sustainability, and innovation converge to redefine how development is done. They are spearheading new development and tourism models, putting people and planet first to deliver projects that actively enhance the well-being of customers, communities, and environments. If you have seen any photos of the new resorts (Roxy Jacenko posted some just this weekend) you'll have seen they are mind blowingly beautiful and frankly, almost out of this world. Bringing boaters and yachties to this region is so incredibly exciting.   Enjoy our chat and please give us a review! Nicky x   https://www.redseaglobal.com/en/   https://www.exalto-emirates.com   Make sure you sign up for our Newsletter at https://theboatprincess.com for all news on events, which Boat Shows we'll be at and educational info    

Su Lin Cheah It's amazing to find how many people “find themselves” in the boating industry. My next guest, the fabulous Su Lin Cheah did exactly that when a friend of hers – who recognised her talents and abilities - asked her to join him in his boat brokerage business. In doing so Su Lin faced the challenges many women did at that time of being put in a box of assistant, secretary or even girlfriend - but above all of this she rose to the challenge and became one of the people that truly raised the profile of the cruiser market in Asia. Su Lin is a people person. And we all know - that people buy from people. Boat brokerage is about relationships, and we talk about this in depth in this episode as we discuss great strategies that can be used in boat sales but even more so behaviours that can change attitudes and perceptions. She started as a graphic artist but with a career spanning more than 30 years in customer service operations, marketing and sales distribution management, Su Lin brings a unique local-global-local perspective and insight into a region of diverse cultures and business practices. So, her current role at ICOMIA in the Asia-Pacific region compliments her own personal mantra that there is strength in collaboration and cooperation, and working as a collective will always benefit all parties, in resilience and sustainable growth. It's a mantra I like to live by myself. Nothing makes me happier than seeing other entrepreneurs (especially women) thrive and nothing makes me happier than bringing them together to help each other – a rising tide lifts all boats. Our next event will do just that. Keep an eye on my Instagram @theboatprincess or sign up on our website www.theboatprincess.com so you don't miss out on the details Nicky X PS We recorded this last year at ICOMIA Congress and I have been waiting for a good time to issue it – directly between the China Shanghai International Boat Show and The Singapore Yachting Festival seems entirely fitting got the ICOMIA Regional Representative Asia Pacific don't you think? Enjoy and please give us a review – it helps others hear our stories but also makes our guests feel good too. For more information on ICOMIA: https://www.icomia.org/ For information on their World Marinas Conference in Venice in October (see you there) https://www.worldmarinasconference.com/

Life is full of incredible moments when you make them happen, and for me interviewing Abeer AlShaali – Deputy Managing Director of Gulf Craft Inc and Captain Patricia Caswell – General Manager of Gulf Craft Services onboard the very boat that Mohammed Hussein AlShaali (Chairman of Gulf Craft) calls his own was one of those. I know you are going to listen to this one at least twice. You see interviewing Abeer is a delight. She is one of the most articulate and interesting people I have ever met and is it any wonder their business Gulf Craft Inc has been expanding whilst some other boat builders have been retracting. Is this because they are in a part of the world that is continuing to grow or is it because they are meeting the market worldwide on what the market are asking for? I would suggest it's both. Captain Patricia Caswell has had a distinguished career in the yachting sector. Currently serving as General Manager of Gulf Craft Services, she previously held the role of Quality Control Manager. With extensive hands-on experience as a yacht captain, Patricia ensures the highest standards in yacht building, overseeing processes from design to delivery. Notably, she played a pivotal role in the successful sea trials of the Majesty 175, the world's largest composite production yacht. She was recently elected as Vice Chair of the Leisure Marine Association (LMA) for 2025. If you are not aware of Gulf Craft Inc as a boat brand let me help you out a bit here. Gulf Craft are an Emirati brand built in the UAE. (I know that kind of doubles up - but sometimes we need a deeper understanding in regions we don't know well if we haven't been there) They produce 5 brands: Majesty Yachts – for those of you that have chartered “One World” in Sydney she is one of these Nomad Yachts – for those of you that have chartered “BlueStone” in Sydney she is a Nomad 101 and in fact she is featured on the Gulf Craft Website in of course the iconic position right in front of the beautiful Sydney Opera House. Oryx – these are fast and fabulous Sports Cruisers designed for fishing or just having fun Silver Craft – Fishing and Day boats And Finally Silver Cat – their name gives them away of course as their Catamaran range (of the motor variety) So, as you can see, they're covering quite a range of client types and budgets. This in itself is a clever strategy as most of us know in the boating industry - most boat owners will start small and grow big as time in their life and their bank account progresses. Their dominance at Dubai Boat Show with 18 boats on display showed not only their versatility but also their support of the industry in this region. In this podcast we delve into what they have done in their company to attract more women and what they do especially for them to make them feel supported. Surely though, the most obvious move they have made is engage two strong women at the very helm of the business.  You see once the team look up to that, and the world sees the success they achieve – that's when changes happen, that's when others can see what they can do and are encouraged to aim high (this is the difference with women, some of us need that). That's when other companies think about  following the lead too. So, thank you to Gulf Craft Inc for being one of those showing the way for women in our industry. I know some think we don't need to dwell on this still,  but the reality is, we still need to shine a light, we still need to be there to encourage, support and celebrate the progress. About Gulfcraft: Gulf Craft envisages success not as the reward for our innovation, but as a motivation to set out on a path of difference, with dedication and commitment, while creating world-class masterpieces that truly belong to the waters of the world. From manufacturing fishing boats to megayachts, and standing amongst the top superyacht builders around the world, the company nurtures and preserves each brand's distinctive identity.  Since the company's inception in 1982, Gulf Craft has grown to become one of the top seven shipyards in the world. From being a builder of small fishing boats in modest premises, a genuine passion for the sea led Gulf Craft to establish its credentials as a leader of innovation and technology in the yachting industry. With five brands in the product portfolio, ranging from 32 to 175 feet, Gulf Craft manufactures yachts and boats that appeal to a wide audience such as touring passenger's vessels, Silvercraft family day boats, Oryx Sport Cruisers, Nomad Adventure Yachts, and the flagship Majesty Yachts. Utilizing advanced technology, powerful engineering, timeless design, and world-class craftsmanship, Gulf Craft is today recognized as one of the world's premier yacht manufacturers. https://www.gulfcraftinc.com/   About the Leisure Marine Association The Leisure Marine Association, headquartered in Dubai, is a leading trade association representing the interests of the boating and yachting industry across the Middle East and North Africa. The LMA advocates for the leisure marine community, working tirelessly to promote the industry and support its stakeholders.  

Hillary Buckman is the Founder and Managing Director of Ocean Media Australia - including Ocean and Sails magazine, Great Southern Route Superyacht Guide and the Ocean Club. There's plenty of energy in this episode,  which Hillary and I recorded whilst enjoying a glass of Lallier Champagne on her stand at Sydney Boat Show. We have a great laugh together and even though I count Hillary as a friend I learned so much about her - so you will too. Hillary is a powerhouse in yachting media and is known for throwing lavish events which everyone always enjoys. Established  in 2005 as a boutique publishing house, Ocean Media has grown into a contemporary, progressive company focused on bringing the highest-quality print and online journalism to the Australasian premium yachting industry. Her magazine “Ocean” feels divine to the touch and enhances any superyacht interior with it's graceful covers. With a dedicated in-house team and industry-leading journalists from all over the world contributing to their editions, Ocean Media pride themselves on their comprehensive editorial, exceptional design and photography, and incisive news and reviews. The Ocean Media experience extends well beyond  their magazines to their presence online, which includes websites for each title, e-newsletters and social media feeds. I know you'll enjoy this episode as we explore not only Hillary's story but also current trends, challenges and insights into the yachting industry. Thanks Hills, this was fun. x All Ocean Media magazines are available online through www.oceanmedia.com.au where our latest issue and every past issue published are available in digital format. Each website is updated regularly and we are continually improving the format and content to maximise appeal to our e-readership. www.oceanmagazine.com.au / www.sailsmagazine.com.au / www.greatsouthernroute.com / www.oceanclub.international Please help us by reviewing this podcast – and subscribe to our podcast – this helps us not only extend our reach so more future Boating Industry team members can haer about our amazing industry, it also helps us secure more sponsors and thus bring YOU more content. Connect with The Boat Princess here Follow The Boat Princess on Instagram @theboatprincess

Being part of the boating industry means I get to call some pretty amazing people friends. Alberto Sonino is one of those friends. As an owner of a marina in Venice with an extraordinary history of creating a now idyllic environment from a wasteland,  to stories of organising the boats for the James Bond movie Casino Royale scenes set in Venice -  Alberto has some stories many would love to hear, and so it is great to share them here with you in this interview. Our chat took place at the METSTRADE show in 2024 - probably one of the best events for networking - alongside the WORLD MARINAS CONFERENCE of which he is one of the main organisers this year. The World Marinas Conference is an event anyone can attend - and it's always not only a great way to catch up with marina owners and operators from all over the world, but every location loves to "show  off" their location to it's best - so can you imagine what Alberto and the Venice team will put together? I can't wait to see. See you there in October folks. In the meantime if you would like to meet Alberto he's in the Italian section of the halls at Dubai International Boat Show this week. For more information on the World Marinas Conference and to book go to: https://www.worldmarinasconference.com/ For more information on Alberto's marina go to: https://www.veneziacertosamarina.it/en/ Major Sponsors of The World Marinas Conference include: https://www.d-marin.com/en/ https://www.ferrettigroup.com/en-us/      

Interviewing Michele J Goldsmith is like gaining wise knowledge from a woman with such an array of world experience that you feel enlightened by the end of it. Michele has been in the boating industry for so long it is part of her identity. From working with intricate necessary boating products to being a superstar of the boating industry media world, her journey has been, as in all boating industry ones, varied and interesting. During this time she has gained substantial awards for her contribution to industry, gathered deep data that helps us all see what the future holds in the boating industry, and even visited Everest. Yet through it all her continuous drive, grace, and considered conversation has been a beacon for many women in this industry to look up to, be guided by and be grateful for. Michele has organised, and still does, some amazing female dominated events at key industry events like Miami Boat Show and METSTRADE and each one is attended by an abundance of women looking to hear, as usual, the positive messages she gives about what we can do, and what we can achieve. I am lucky enough to count Michele as a friend. Lunch with her is always filled with inspiration, determination and a generosity of spirit to see others rise that is a rare and very special quality not everyone possesses, but radiates in droves from Michele. There are some fascinating stats in this podcast....make sure you listen to it right to the end. Darling, thank you so much for your friendship and this interview I hope everyone enjoys our chat. #boatingindustry #boating If you are going to Miami Boat Show you can book for her event (which features as a guest speaker one of my other absolute favourites, also a dear friend, in the industry Michelle Hildyard of Raymarine) BOOK HERE You can find Michele here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-j-goldsmith-55a2b86/ Thanks dear listeners I really appreciate you ears Please review the podcast and help us reach more and more and thus share more and more knowledge, inspiration and incredible people in our boating industry and beyond to hopefully have them join us

Josie Eastman was pulled into the boating industry by a family that believed she would bring a fresh and modern approach to it, and along with her strong organisational skills, business management training and team management abilities she hasn't looked back. Winning the Rising Star Award at the Raymarine Boat Builder Awards in Amsterdam in 2023 really put her Australian boat brand "Edencraft" on the world map which is her goal - to make Edencraft a world distributed brand. These strong and able to handle Australian conditions boats are based on an original hull design the story of which includes drug cartels and murder intrigue. It's a boat brand grown men aspire to and even shed a tear for. Listen as I explore with Josie her career trajectory and her passion for a brand that she holds with great pride and ambition to truly bring to all of those that have a love for fishing all over the world. There are some great marketing tips for all boat businesses (how to get kids hounding their parents to buy boats) and some truly inspirational moments for all women looking to enter or further their career in the boating industry in this podcast. The image for this Podcast is Josie to the left then Lisa Blair middle and myself on the right and just some of the amazing women at our networking event at Sydney Boat Show Thanks to Shadow Superyacht and Chapman Yachting. Photo Credit: Rising Tide Films/Mulpha Events For more details on Edencraft see: https://www.edencraft.com.au/ If you would like to connect with The Boat Princess and enquire about being on the podcast or sponsoring one of our events you can connect with me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-vaux-the-boat-princess-04014530/  

We've had a short break from publishing episodes at the end of 2024 but believe me we are coming back with a bang in 2025 - or should I say a POP of Champagne as my first guest for this years' series is the incredible Madame Natalie Vranken of Pommery Champagne. This strong, determined and vivacious woman lives and breathes Champagne but not in the way many might interpret but in a passion for creating the very best version of it for the rest of us to enjoy both in the Champagne itself but in the way we get to enjoy it too. Pommery was created by a woman...a widow that had the foresight to invest in herself and her "brand" when "brand" was not the catchword it is today. Madame Pommery took great risks but made astute decisions that still stand today in creating what Pommery is and will always be - a unique and beautiful experience. And indeed this is what they always focus on in bringing the brand to market - they create experiences their clients will never forget - partnering with locations and unique offerings that create a memory - so that when you next sip their champagne that memory is brought back into your mind. So why did I, the Boat Princess, want to interview Madame Vranken? That's simple. One: She's an amazing businesswoman that you have to hear speak - she shares the qualities one needs to be an entrepreneur and some amazing life advice. Two - boating and Champagne are a natural partner - they both instil amazing memories and they are both a luxury but one we should only aim for the best version of. If you haven't tasted Pommery then make sure you do - then you'll know why it's not just the colour of this brand (that glorious blue much like my own brand) that pulls me in. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. The privilege of what I do is simply getting to meet amazing people like Madame Vranken and soaking up their experience, advice and passion - it's a privilege I never take for granted and one I love sharing with you all, my dear listeners all over the world - whom I also never take for granted.  For more information about Pommery see https://www.champagnepommery.com/home If you would like to enquire about being a guest on our podcast, or connect with me you can do so HERE

So exciting! I found a living riverside legend, and I can't wait for you to met Peter Methven  OBE. With his calm and soothing voice, Peter takes us on a journey from his very first boating experience to dinner in the dining room of the elegant and majestic Royal Thames Yacht Club that was established in 1775.  Next year the RTYC celebrates it's 250th year and whilst in this fireside chat we don't go back that far, Peter shares some of his fondest and most impactful memories.  https://royalthames.com/ Peter spent 2 years as the Rear Commodore between 2010-2012, during which his role as a Flag Officer ,who is third in command and is responsible for organizing social events. This includes the club's website, bar, and catering. The Rear Commodore may also appoint club members to fill other roles, such as House Secretary, Catering Secretary, or Social Secretary. Peter's career was intentional, taking up roles that gave him experience in the marine industry.  A qualified boat builder, he is now an export consultant with an exemplary track record in developing markets for products and services, delivering export growth for small and medium sized companies in the UK and overseas. After 40 years' of experience in the marine and other industries, there is no tide Peter has not seen turn. He rides the waves of change - adapting to shifts in trend and meeting demands of innovation. I just know this conversation will answer many questions and fill your imagination.  For more information head to www.theboatprincess.com  

Associate Director of McKenna Townsend, Charlotte Sampson, sat down with me at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, London, to chat about the vast landscape of marketing.  We found common ground in attending the same university where Charlotte completed a Sports Leisure Marketing Degree.   The experience to analyse partnerships with Ericcson, to focus on humanitarian response, education & digital skills, climate and environment as well as diversity and inclusion, was the stepping stone into aviation, marine, and technology.  A specialist in Public Relations for the outdoor industry, Charlotte has packed the goody bags, and has a track record of delivering media opportunities, product reviews in magazines, and advertising campaigns that uplift the awareness and demonstrate the benefits to the end user. In the transition into motherhood, Charlotte's world changed and she set about curating her village to support her returning to her career.  Flexibility, challenging and reward are values she looks for in an organisahttps://mckennatownsend.com/tion, and advocates for other parents to be confident. So settle in as this delightful conversation that takes you on the journey of adaption. McKenna Townsend are a PR and Marketing Firm based in the UK. You can find out more about them here: https://mckennatownsend.com/ For more information about how you could feature on our podcast and share your story with the world see  www.theboatprincess.com If you'd like to know more about my world and where I am and up to you can follow me on Instagram HERE And for more in depth and educational articles you can follow me on Linked in HERE

In this fireside chat (actually on a Rooftop in France in my casual look - had no idea Ben was going to video this, I suppise I should have guessed!), experienced media and digital creator Ben Taylor, shares how he manifested a career that was never on the list of possible jobs whilst at school.  He shares with me some of the concepts and his contribution to the marine industry and the pathway that he curated to establish Taylor Media.  Ben's mission is to be a reliable voice that informs, empowers and engages the industry internationally. His content covers; people, companies, events, technologies and hot topics including; sustainability and supply chain issues across the marine leisure and superyacht sector. Ben is now an award-winning entrepreneur, including “Contributor to the North” Champions award as part of the 2021 Prolific North Awards. He's since been nominated for the 2022 “Digital Leader of the Year” award. Ben's Youtube  Ben's Interview with The Boat Princess This 45 minute episode is one of two with our second half becoming available through our exclusive content membership 'Top Deck'.   Head to www.theboatprincess.com to subscribe to our Newsletter and we'll be in touch with details soon!  This is where we will be making exclusive announcements, showcase product launches and publishing those conversations you don't want to miss.  Enjoy and I will see you on the water soon. Nicky x PS Please review the podcast it means more of our guests stories get heard and a rising tide lifts all boats! x

Now I will admit, my travels around the world have seen me cross paths with many within and upon the fringes of the boating and marine industry, but this time I found myself in the same room as Joe, Lynch. The CEO of ICOMIA. His story starts when he was 6 years old, when his parents bought a boat and a book and during the summer of 1976 they took their three children and the dog sailing.  His passion was spurred by his circle of friends who range from amateur boaters to olympic athletes.  Joe shares the accessibility of boating, sailing clubs and contributions of the community in competition and connection.  Joe is a natural leader, with a deep understanding of his own personal limitations but has the collective knowledge of contacts that can solve the problem or make the difference around the world.  For the past year, Joe has made his mission to listen and learn from the people, free from commercial bias and free from personal bias, and be there for the good of the industry.  ICOMIA is helping countries grow their industry and build opportunities within the network on projects to maintain contemporaneous initiatives.   To add value, Joe has learnt how to leverage the good will of membership and find the resources, promising to write the book about the application of commercialising the not for profit principles.  ICOMIA is very lucky to have the support of a volunteer board that supports this industry and you can find out more about Joe and ICOMIA right here. Don't forget to check out my other episode with Darren Vaux about the ICOMIA research into sustainability.   

There is something soothing and special about being on or near the water. Whether it's seeing the vast horizon that opens up a whole world of endless possibilities, showing us there is always more to look forward to, or the gentle rocking of the waves against the shore line, resetting the sand to new, my travels have continued to open doors to the people who have build a life connected to the ocean and with them a new perspective I haven't always seen.  In this episode I welcome to the podcast - Suzy Chisholm, the innovating co-founder of start up - Swiss Ocean Tech, Safe Anchoring for Sailor, Ship and Sea, and officially, a communications expert. So as we dive into this conversation, she shares her unofficially role as 'building bridges between people and ideas', bringing people together who strive for that common ground. Her secret in almost all cases, can be found with the right approach and attention.  So what does it take to create a unique connection between two unknowns. The power of direction. There are so many ocean references I can make about Suzy's philosphy, but I will let you hear then for yourself.    Where we found common ground was at the heart of doing with intention because as she will explain, when everyone understands the mission at hand, they automatically pull in the same direction. There will be no shortage of struggles, hurdles or setbacks, so if we are all heading in the same direction, we are always able to stay on course. One more thing, Spring is here, and these gorgeous days right now and the ones you could be spending on, in or around the water - come and see us at Bobbin Head Marina, our Waterside Bistro is the perfect place to be. 

Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Jasper Smith.  If you haven't heard Part 1 - go back and listen and this episode will make so much more sense. 'Without a healthy ocean, we don't have healthy humans'.  That is the philosphy of today's guest, Jasper Smith, a design engineer who has previously build the worlds biggest online game play arena, is now applying his skill and passion to embed protective measures and experience to the sea state. I met up with Jasper Smith when I was last in the UK, and spoke with him about his connection to the water, which included living on a barge to exploring Alaska with his family and friends.  Jasper has spent years making memories, media and movies as well as starting the World Ocean Trust. 'It's astounding to me that we buy a superyacht and staff it and then leave it in the marina for 10 months of the year. Redundancy is key." Jasper's ambitions are powered by passion to build and design boats for adventure, and the lifestyle he knows we want to lead.  From the smaller vessel to a 60ft yacht with a hybrid system and 15 -20 hours of silent running.  They are designed to be off grid for three months, comfortable inside, easy to drive providing security in preparedness. Thank you for listening to this 2 part series and be sure to tell your friends and colleagues to follow us so we can spread these important stories to many more. We would also love you to review our podcast. How to leave an rating or review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device) Open the Podcasts app Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show The Boat Princess Podcast into the search field Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes) Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews Click “Write a Review” underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate us on a 5-star scale, and write a review if you choose (you can rate without writing, if you'd prefer) How to leave a rating or review in iTunes (on a computer from a web browser) Visit our Apple Podcasts page in your web browser Click “Listen on Apple Podcasts” to the right of our logo; then accept the pop-up asking if you want to launch iTunes In iTunes, click “Ratings & Reviews” under the main title To rate the show, select a number of stars between 1 and 5 next to the words “Click to rate” under the Customer Ratings headline To write a review, click “Write a Review” under the Customer Reviews heading This helps us expand our audience further. Did you know 65% of our downloads are in the US despite us being an Australian company? Don't underestimate the power of a podcast - it's out there forever. For more information on us and how to connect with us to feature your story on our podcast contact us at www.theboatprincess.com For more information on our interviewee: Links: https://www.arksen.com/en   https://www.10percentfortheocean.org/   https://mckennatownsend.com/ View Synonyms and Definitions

 'Without a healthy ocean, we don't have healthy humans'.  That is the philosphy of today's guest, Jasper Smith, a design engineer who has previously build the worlds biggest online game play arena, is now applying his skill and passion to embed protective measures and experience to the sea state.  I'm coming to you again from the UK - and completely honoured to sit down and chat to Jasper Smith who having always had a connection to the water, from living on a barge to exploring Alaska with his family and friends, Jasper has spent years making memories, media and movies as well as starting the World Ocean Trust. 'It's astounding to me that we buy a superyacht and staff it and then leave it in the marina for 10 months of the year. Redundancy is key." Jasper's ambitions are powered by passion to build and design boats for adventure, and the lifestyle he knows we want to lead.  From the smaller vessel to a 60ft yacht with a hybrid system and 15 -20 hours of silent running.  They are designed to be off grid for three months, comfortable inside, easy to drive providing security in preparedness. Our conversation was so interesting we have created 2 episodes out of it! Listen out for Episode 2 - tell your friends and colleagues to follow us so we can spread these important stories to many more.  We would also love you to review our podcast. This helps us expand our audience further. Did you know 65% of our downloads are in the US despite us being an Australian company? Don't underestimate the power of a podcast - it's out there forever. For more information on us and how to connect with us to feature your story on our podcast contact us at www.theboatprincess.com For more information on our interviewee: Links: https://www.arksen.com/en   https://www.10percentfortheocean.org/   https://mckennatownsend.com/    

Today I welcome another two inspirational women from Australia's first America's Cup Team that will be competing in the covetted event being held in Barcelona this September.  I love bringing to story of first to you and feel honoured to be sharing with you, not only their personal stories but the Australian story and the connection to our world famous win back in 1983. The America's Cup is the world's oldest sporting trophy, established in 1851 and is the most prestigious international yachting prize. Informally known as the Auld Mug, the trophy is fought for via match races between a defender nation and challenger nation. When John Bertrand skippered Australia II with its Ben Lexcen designed winged keel, it broke the 132-year winning streak to claim the Cup for Australia. The Confederation of Australian Sport billed it the ‘greatest team performance in 200 years of Australian sport'. Annie Wilmont grew up sailing on Sydney Harbour, spending most of her life on the water. She was firstthrown in a Manly Junior at 4 years old and has loved the sport ever since. Annie is a member of the Australian Sailing Team, campaigning successfully in the 49er FX.  She placed 5th at the World Championship 2024 in Lanzarote, and has a proven track record demonstrating exceptional skill and experience across multiple sailing classes, consistently achieving notable success and championships in various categories. In her youth career Annie was named Youth World Champion in 2016 and secured multiple first-place titles, including All Female Australian National, Australian Youth, New Zealand National and German National Champion in the same year. Lisa Darmanin represented the Australian Sailing Team from 2013-2023. She won a Silver Medal in the Nacra 17 class at the Rio 2016 Olympics and finished 5th at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Throughout her career, Lisa has consistently delivered outstanding results at World Championships in the Nacra class. Between 2014 and 2020, she clinched a total of 4 World Championships medals. Lisa was awarded Australian Female Sailor of the Year in 2015, 2016, and 2020 and UNSWFemale Athlete of the Year in 2011, as well as the Ben Lexcen Scholarship from 2011 to 2013. Beyond her competitive pursuits, Lisa is a commentator and presenter for sailing on the international stage, sharing her insights and passion for the sport with a global audience

Here's another first, my interview with our first Australian Women's Team in the America's Cup and the excitement that is building for the Barcelona Competition is electric.   Nina Curtis share her incredible journey and experience with stories and antidotes that demonstrate a committment to her passion and family, leveraging the support to compete and training without a boat! Sarah Hoffman brings to life the process of following your dream, finding life balance and the demands of study after being selected to take on one of the most challenging races that Australian's have been proudly competing in for decades.  This is one of two interviews that I have done with the team and it's my mission to have you all following their journey, as we watch history being made, another page and stage for women's boating become the reality and inspire the new generation of competitive marine sports.  To find out more about the upcoming The America's Cup - Click Here. 

In today's episode, I am back in Sydney sitting down with Mike Jarvin, who has spent the last 40 years building, developing, representing, operating, upgrading and expanding marina's throughout East Coast Australia.  At the helm of Advanced Marina Management, Mike has led the day-to-day management of Marinas, property and marina maintenance, Marina Strata management, management reporting and crisis management.  With a passion for boating spanning a lifetime, Stars Wars shares his expertise in the boardroom, providing advice and solutions to the Boating Industry Australia and Governement Agencies. With a mantle of recognition, Mike and his team was awarded the NSW Maritime Medal at the 50th Sydney International Boatshow 2017 and he was travelled the world speaking and attending schools to develop career pathways for young people.  You can find out more at www.theboatprincess.com        

Welcome back to The Boat Princess podcast and today I am coming to you from the other side of the world at the ICOMIA Congress in La Rochelle, France.  In this episode I am having the big boating conversations with Anne Dunbar, the Executive Director of IBEX, International Boat Builders Exhibition and Conference, which serves the North American market.  As Covid took over the world, Anne was faced with cancelling live shows and exhibitions and and a workforce crisis. She became instrumental in the road to recovery, leading IBEX, alongside other leadership teams from IFBSO (who have just celebrated 60 years of community and comradery). Anne shares how even at that level of leadership coming together at the live shows and sharing conversations on stage or ideas in workshops is how they stay connected to the front line and keep the heart beat of the industry going and growing.  With a love of boats for as long as she can remember, Anne actually completed a degree in communications and filming after school and moved to LA with the dream to make movies, and work behind the scenes in production during the days of the new and emerging MTV era.  Anne recalls facing the barriers of entry and gender issues, getting her first introduction to the marine industry with an invitation to work at the Long Beach Boat Show, working the booth over a 10 day show.  She describes the experience and now provides the advice of taking up opportunities even when you don't feel ready. 'It was so much fun meeting new people, and I just love boats.' From 'manning' the booth her performance landed her a job selling advertising in the marine industry. 'My job was to go to boat shows and talk to people - it was so aligned.'  Anne eventually moved back to east coast selling that incredible tech called faxing before transferring her skills to IBEX selling exhibition space in 2001. Anne shares her 'breaking the glass ceiling story' and the secrets when it comes to taking on leadership in a male dominated arena, and is well qualified as you'll hear her humbly explain how she  transformed the experience of Boat Shows around the world. With Sydney Boat Show coming up soon 1-4 August join me at my networking event on Saturday morning before show opens and meet Annie Wilmot and Sarah Hoffman to incredible young women competing in the America's Cup for Australia in October! Book on the link below. https://www.trybooking.com/CTIJG Enjoy, let me know what you think, please review and I will see you on the water soon.  www.theboatprincess.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-dunbar-b5b56815/ https://www.ibexshow.com/  

Today I am debriefing with Victoria Low, from The World Sailing Trust after delivering an amazing 2 hour  workshop on the Carbon Fibre Sector Alliance and Equipment Recycle Club, with endless possibilities for the world of Boating. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation from her role in the Mangeta Protect, fashion and the America's Cup that have the same number of men and women sailing this year.  You'll hear how Victoria's career has given her the experience and to lead a movement in environmental protection and the close work she undertakes with the Board of Trustees, partners and stakeholders around the world to maximise the Trust's impact. Victoria has worked in sailing and sports marketing and communication for over 25 years, and has an impressive track record in developing and managing multi-faceted global programmes that have consistently delivered in excess of KPI for an clients in the consumer, corporate and private sectors. She authored the Women in Sailing Strategic Review for the Trust in 2019 and joined as head of the Trust in 2020. Enjoy and I will see you on the water soon.    www.theboatprincess.com  

So if you thought I could talk underwater, I've found my match.  Lily and Tom, From Hullbot.com share their amazing story with me in this two-part series.  I found this conversation absolutely fascinating as we take a glimpse of the not so-distant future of the benefits technology has in the marine industry.  Hullbot is an underwater drone.....yep underwater drone.  A bit like the creepy crawly for your backyard pool, this robot enables marine vessels to clean early and often, reducing drag and saving fuel.  It's application for the 12 million boats around the world takes out the danger and the physical effort required to clean the hull of a boat - whilst in the water.    Now if you head back to the episodes where I talk about the importance of maintenance with Jess Gatt from Logistix who provides innovative solutions for protection & prevention of corrosion in the marine environment or Nona Pederson formerly the 26-year-old General Manager of Propspeed and now the co-founder of YESSS marine services, and of course the most recent research, Propel Our Future from ICOMIA, and the interview with Darren Vaux,  This low-cost hardware, and a platform architecture are core to a technology roadmap of agile robotics that will improve ocean health.  And that is exciting. Just another example of the kind of careers and direction within the boating and marine industry people can explore.  Stay tuned as Episode 2 from Lily and Tom will be out soon.  www.hullbot.com www.theboatprincess.com

Hey Everyone, I'm coming to you from the Miami Boat Show in this episode. Following on from ICOMIA episode with Darren Vaux and Jeff Wasil, where they share the research and commitment by the marine industry to not only invest in sustainability but the development of products that improve the environmentally outcomes.  This is four quick catchup interviews with Suzuki, Mercury and Yamaha who share with me the technology and advancements in renewables, drop in fuels and ethanol's that can reduce the carbon footprint for the fleet of 12 million registered vehicles, by 15%. Suzuki Marine Brandon Cerka General Manager of Sales and Marketing  Jason Stimmel  Manager for Suzuki Marine Technical Dept of USA  Together they share the company vision and objectives of the environment sustainability project Ocean Clean Up, changes in packaging from plastic to paper, and the installation of micro plastic collections device on engines that actually collects micro plastics as you are cruising down the waterway. Further to this Suzuki has partnered with the plastic collections who you can send what plastics are collected to make your own plastic bracelet.  We sum up with all things Electrification and Hydrogen, EcoGen93 Fuel, Renewable and Ethanol Blend.  Yamaha Marine Dr Grant Suzuki - USA Chief of Technology shares the launch of the innovative world first hydrogen powered outboard motor options with cleaner technology and future carbon neutral.  Grant shared his story and studies that lead him to the marine industry.  Brad Massey - Yamaha Right Waters are the four pillars of sustainability. These are key objectives to support policy and regulations that are good for the environment and customers, which translates into involving them in the improvements and innovations that are a part of the solutions such as reef restorations.   Mercury Marine Dan Wright - Senior Category Manager of Electrification rattles off the long list of innovative outboard motors that Mercury have introduced and will be releasing onto the market in the future for smaller marine craft.  As usual you can find out more at www.theboatprincess.com I am so grateful to be able to bring this Miami 2024 update to you and share with our worldwide audience the bright future that is closer than a Bondi Beach horizon in Summer.   

Jeff Wasil is the Director of the National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA) and I caught up with him at the recent Miami Boat Show.  Not only is he responsible for environment, health, and safety at the NMMA he also leads global marine regulatory development and is a key member of marine industry technical projects. With over 20 years of experience in emissions compliance, he was the perfect guest to follow ICOMIA President Darren Vaux's podcast where over two episode he shared the findings and learnings that Jeff goes deep and wide about in this episode. Jeff serves as the Chairman of the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) Marine Engine Committee, and is the Chairman of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Board of Directors. He has also served as a project leader for NMMA's marine greenhouse gas emissions task force. In the last fifteen years this has let him to publish and present many technical papers on marine emissions including particulate matter, gaseous emissions, bioassay analysis, life-cycle emissions and alternative fuels even testifying before the U.S Congressional Committee on Science Space and Technology. We talk all things ethanol-extended fuels and biofuels such as biobutanol. Jeff is an avid lifetime boater and understands and appreciates the joys of recreational boating and in not surprisingly he grew up boating and fishing. What I loved about this conversation was Jeff's unique ability to break-down complex technical issues into easily understood topics and his humbleness in receiving multiple Environmental Awards including The Business Friend of the Environment Award, Green Masters Award, and The Earth Day Sustainability Award. You can find any one of his 100+ published articles and media including the Washington Examiner, Journal Sentinel, Boat US Magazine, Boating industry, Trade Only, Journal Times, as well as multiple outdoor recreation magazines. Or here on Linkedin Thanks again for listening and we are now looking for a few guests for the second half of the year so please reach out to me at www.theboatprincess.com if you would like to share your story.  See you on the water soon.  Nicky xx The Boat Princess     

And we are back with Part 2 of my conversation with Darren Vaux, President of ICOMIA where he continues to unpack the research undertaken by Ricardo plc, a leading global engineering consulting firm, into the pathways to decarbonisation for the recreational marine industry.  This project outlines the objective measures of contributory impacts and sustainability.  Since 1966, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has helped move the boating community forward, advancing cutting-edge innovations and mobilising the industry to create a better boating experience. Our love for boating is fundamentally reliant on a healthy and sustainable marine environment, and we must take care of it to ensure the experiences boating provides can be enjoyed for generations to come.  A big thankyou goes to ICOMIA for taking part in this podcast series that is all about every nook and cranny of the boating and marine industry with the aim to share and encourage greater participation of our natural environment.  Acknowledgements are extended to the  Report Authors Ricardo: Albert Zenié, Katie Lam, Rachel Jobson, Sam Hinton, Nikos Vasileiadis, Tim Scarbrough, Sofia Condes, Nick Powell ICOMIA: Jeff Wasil Report Contributors Ricardo: Richard Osborne, Philip Hopwood, John Hughes, Matthew Keenan, Hassan Malik, Alec Davies, Gael Chouchelamane, Bahareh Yazdani Damavandi, Richard King, Richard Cornwell, Geoff Pownall, Nikolas Hill, Rob Parkinson and of course, Darren Vaux, for showing great leadership to the members of ICOMIA and being the voice of the members who are national recreation marine industry associations as well as business that support the industry,  See you all on the water soon.  Nicky, The Boat Princess

This is a Part 1 of this episode, where I sat down with Darren Vaux, the President of ICOMIA, who have commissioned The Pathways to Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry report, with leading global engineering consulting firm, Ricardo plc,. The report investigated propulsion technologies across nine common recreational watercrafts to compare the impact of lifetime GHG emissions, financial costs, usability, performance, range and infrastructure implications. This is a special episode as Darren shares how 'for the first time, we've united the global recreational marine industry around our most comprehensive, peer-reviewed research to explore opportunities that could reduce recreational boats' carbon emissions, giving us the data we need to begin educating policy makers, our stakeholder community, and boaters on the varied decarbonisation solutions unique to our industry. This new research provides guidance on the focus for the innovations we can begin exploring today to create a better boating experience that reduces our environmental footprint. You can read the report here.  I know you are going to find this a very interesting, informative and influential executive summary of the report, so stay in touch as Part 2 is not far away.  www.theboatprincess.com

Here it is, Part 2 of the incredibly courageous, committed and kind Lisa Blair interview, a world recording holder and solo sailor whose goal and legacy is made up of millions of micro decisions by inspired individuals.  Check out episode 1 first to understand where this adventure began, because in this conversation Lisa shares the details of the moments where surviving may not have been the predictable outcome, where strategies of a seasoned sailor did not work and how the pressure of showing up as the version of success required by a woman in this space was salvaged and inspired by the wise words of her mum.  From getting rolled by a 15 metre wave in a 10 metre boat, Lisa tapped into an unlimited resource of confidence and creativity.  She shares these stories on her blog that you can read here.  You can follow her on socials.  Or, you can contribute to the bigger purpose of being the individual that is part of the collective, who take action now. Coincidently, Lisa is leaving Sydney Harbour this weekend for her next adventure in New Zealand  

So this is the first half of my interview with Lisa Blair.  Last night I was at the launch of her documentary that shares the reality of sailing solo around the Antarctic - Ice Maiden.  Having seen Lisa at many boat shows, the opportunity to sit down and dive deep into her story was a podcast episode just waiting to happen.  These show notes cannot do Lisa's incredible journey any justice so you are going to have to listen, because what I can guarantee is PURE INSPIRATION.   Lisa Blair is an Australian solo sailor who holds multiple world records. She is also a big and deep thinker, an advocate for climate change having put her heart and soul into her campaign, Climate Action Now  You may have seen her attention-grabbing Post It Note racing yacht that has a collection of Post It Note' messages she has received from thousands of people who shared their individual micro-decisions that collectively create the collaborative and positive changes in caring for our environment.   She has written a book, Facing Fear, about her first attempt at circumnavigating Antarctica solo on her yacht Climate Action Now. The experience of being isolated in the ocean, the challenges of success and failure are all captured in this conversation.  Stay tuned to the second half of this interview that will take you from six metre swells to calm waters and back again. Looking to sponsor an episode: www.theboatprincess.com      

In this episode I'm chatting with the Creative Director, Dasha Moranova who not only set out to revolutionise the superyacht spa experience, with invisible technologies to create an AI-driven wellness project dubbed Senses" but won a sustainability award for the design.  With a love of travel and new challenges, she has collaborated with other designers and women in the boating industry to create sustainable, efficient changes to protect our oceans and seas.  Clare Ferandier-sicard has evolved from wanting to solve the problems she would see and hear about from captains, crew and suppliers, including the impact of too much plastic on the environment.  She is the accidental entrepreneur, and now develops sustainable products and processes onboard the Super Yachts. Clare is making a real and direct impact - reducing the impact - on the environment which aligns with her values and moral compass.  She also told me about her guilt and wanted to provide her staff with solutions so lives by the mantra of 'Not how to do better, but why people need to do people'. Together they become a force of nature for a sustainable future. https://www.dashamoranova.com/ https://acrew.com/partners/acrew/  

Well guys if you are currently multi - tasking this is your warning you may become completed distracted and absorbed in this episode.    I recently sat down with Meg Reilly from the Magenta Project. An inspiring story, about a collective of  passionate people committed to developing pathways and generating opportunities for more equity and inclusion in sailing, leading with gender. Meg shares how she and others work with a wide range of individuals and organisations to make a positive and progressive impact on the sport, from grassroots initiatives to partnerships with international events and leagues.  Established by the sailors of the successful campaign of Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015, Meg shares the challenges and how the concept was embraced with early uptake of sponsors blind spot. The sporting side of boating has similar goals and big dream like me, that include increased participation, and I loved hearing their strategies of how they are also striving to reach gender parity in  sport — equal pay and equal play. Boating is not just for the rich and famous as I say every episode. And today I am spending time with the person and the front of helm who is carving up swell and paving the sandy pathways for more diversity and inclusion across the board. TMP have just release a great article that shares their success.  Breaking Waves and Barriers: Magenta Project Sailors Join the 12th Round Hainan Regatta 2023 All-female Team - The Magenta Project   You can find more information about Meg and the Home - The Magenta Project If you would like to know more about the upcoming events for 2024, then jump over to my website and subscribe to the newsletter to receive your personal invitations when events are announced.    www.theboatprincess.com    

In this episode I chat with DSNM's Chief Operating Officer, Alicia Shore, a woman in boating who started her journey with Sunseeker at the age of 20, before meeting her husband, Dave who was building his navigation for Super Yacht business.  16 years later they have grown DSNM Ltd to 25 staff and 524 clients.  The key service offered is the one-to-one yacht management that helps to explain Alicia's passion for their business, how she develops a productive and committed workforce and implements time management with family - checking herself after 'Whatsapping on her way to giving birth to her son.'  DSNM is a superyacht navigation management company getting them from A to B safely by providing navigation charts, books and equipment for superyachts.  In response to the demand for digital platform planning management, DSNM has created the first of its kind software Compass, an online dashboard that combines all the charts and their corrections, licenses, weather and books in one place, that all the bridge crew can use. Alicia shares the challenges her clients have and their needs when it comes to the safety of the crew, the boat and the owners experience, as well as those faced by the company during Brexit, Covid and now the war in Ukraine. Looking forward to 2024, and hope to see you on the water soon.  follow me on @theboatprincess  (insta) Check out Home - Freedom Boat Club or reach out to be featured on the podcast here.     

Here are your tope 10 tips for boating! As we are well and truly into our Australian summer, these pointers are a reminder of some things to consider whether you are out on the water for the day or a week. 1. The Weather 2. Check the water ways 3. Safety Equipment 4. Supplies + extra for emergency 5. Light Up 6. Be Alert to other Boaters 7. Mooring Etiquette 8. Slow Down your Speed and Wake Zones 9. Alcohol and Drug Consumption 10. Impact of the Blue Mind I hope you enjoyed this episode and that it help you enjoy your next day out on the water.   Be Kind, Stay Safe and I'll see you on the water soon.  www.theboatprincess.com  

I'm thrilled to bring this important episode to you today as this special conversation finds me sitting down with Darren Vaux, President of ICOMIA.  In this episode he shares with us the findings of the first study of it's kind in environmental sustainability for the future of the industry. The Paris Agreement 2025 - reduction of 43% of carbon admissions by 2030. Decarbonisation is not on target and Darren shares the reports decarbonisation studies of the life cycle assessment, key areas of measurement and the management and manufacturing of the current international fleet. This initiative is to inform policy makers and help them understand the elements of the International marine industry and the intersections with trade, leisure and transport. I know you will find it more than just interesting, it's a conversation that everybody will want to be a part of when it comes to being informed about the global sustainability. Find out more here  

Today Michelle Hildyard, shares how her love of boating from a young age led to a career and partner in the boating industry.  With boats exploring all available electronic opportunities to make boating safer and sustainable. Michelle and I discuss industry trends and the future of mapping, screens and sonar in boating.  Hang out for that second half were she tells me how AI is helping boats get in and out of their berth.  Again I invite you to join the podcast as my guest, just send me an email info@theboatprincess.com or DM on insta @theboatprincess.com  

In this conversation I chat with Melanie Symes, from Innova Marina, who brings twenty-five years' of experience in the nautical industry, working at a local and international level to encourage collaborative and responsible practices. Melanie is skilled in copywriting, translation, marketing, event organisation and CSR, and just happens to be the secretary general for TransEurope Marinas. Her commitment goes above and beyond to a number of related associations. As we dive deep into this part of the marine world, Melanie shares how she helps to promote marine destinations and develop authentic brands that strengthen and support nautical culture. Innova Marina Don't forget to follow me on socials and I'd love to have a virtual coffee with you! www.theboatprincess.com      

WOW this one just blows me away. In this episode I am sitting down with Olympic Sailor Shirley Robertson where she shares her pathway into competition, motherhood and Olympic history.  As a fellow podcaster, and public speaker, her career in media saw Shirley become one of the sport's pre-eminent television journalists. With gripping stories of drive, ambition and sporting success she has a repertoire of inspirational content that both engages and entertains the live audience, across a wide spectrum of events. Shirley made this recording easy and openly tells me about the highs and lows of her career and the joy of expanding her family with twins. She was the first British woman to claim consecutive Olympic Gold Medals, her career spanning the advent of success for the modern British Olympic movement. It's an inspirational story that started in the land locked hills of Clackmannanshire, Scotland. https://shirleyrobertson.com Listen to Shirley's Podcast HERE   To support The Boat Princess Podcast please consider a sponsorship or if you're not quite ready, here's a chance to.       'buy me a coffee' to keep this passion project going. 

In this episode I'm swapping stories with John Hogan, CEO at Superior Jetties and a Board Member of the Marina Industries Association. For 30 years Superior has been providing high quality flotation and industrial products to a variety of industries throughout Australia and internationally, and it's not surprising that John ended up in the marine, considering his birth story. Known throughout the industry as an innovator, John has led his team to become the market leader for marine berthing applications including the Super Yacht Club Marina in South Port. Labelled a game changer for a world wide community.  Hear how John left Australia with his young family, as his wife Jackie took up a role in the United States, and this is where he started his consulting role with Mincom and what was to be a two year stint overseas and ended up being a 10 year adventure. John is an amazing story teller, perfectly timed just in time for this years super yacht season.  Find out more.  https://superiorjetties.com/

So this is for the boat techies, the social sailors and the able sea people who want to spend more time enjoying their boat, instead of cleaning it.  Today I am chatting with Lily and Tom from Hullbot, the innovative invention that uses robot technology to clean the hull of a boat, preventing the building up of barnacles and other erosive materials. We explore the original concepts of rebot tech for the marine industry, the applications and use by boat owners and boat share companies.  As a marine owner, I ask loads of questions about how this can help boat maintenance. You can find out more at www.hullbot.com Make sure you follow me on socials and sign up for my newsletter. www.theboatprincess.com  

She's Back!  Two years ago we spoke with Nona Pedersen at the International Sanctuary Cove Boat Show on the Gold Coast, and at the time she was the General Manager of PropSpeed. Now Nona is the Co-CEO of YESSSS...... Her experience and expertise has seen Nona move into the marketing space within the marine and boating industries.  YESSSSS is a solution focused service that that is the growth partner filling the gaps to get you to where you want to be by providing real action. Nona shares her passion for the industry giving back time and ensures resources aren't wasted. The end result : front-line experience that understand what it takes to grow a business and to the next level. Ultimately doing more with less. I am looking forward to seeing Nona again this week at The Sydney Boat Show on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 August at Darling Harbour. A reminder that the Women in Boating Breakfast tickets can be purchased from www.theboatprincess.com  I hope to see you there!  NickyXX

We all know that the calm melodic sounds of water lapping combined with the gentle rocking of the ocean waves will ensure a good nights sleep, but I'm here (in England) to share with you the secret of getting a great nights rest in the boating world.  Heirlooms Linens is literally the Royal standard of bed and bath on boats. Having held the Royal Warrant for the late Queen since 2005 and now King Charles' Royal Warrant since 2012, means you'll find Heirloom Linen in Royal palaces and residences if you are ever invited to sleep over. Today I'm chatting with Ruth Douglas who oversees the continued traditions of crafting handmade linen products from only the finest Italian fabrics to create luxury linens of exceptional quality and lasting beauty “Having used Heirlooms on two boats for bespoke bed, bath, table & crew linens, I would never go anywhere else. Their attention to detail, quality of product & customer service is second to none!” - Chief Steward, World Super Yacht Services   Ruth recently came out to the  International Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and as we gear up for the Sydney Boat Show on August 3-6, with over 212 boats docking in Sydney Harbour, I need my sleep so thank goodness I sleep on Heirloom Linens!    www.heirloom-linens.com   Invitation : Don't forget to get your tickets to the Women in Boating event at this years, Sydney Boat Show.   www.theboatprincess.com    

In this episode I'm excited to speak with David Kurczewski, the General Manager Shared Services Asia-Pacific, at Freedom Boat Club with a special Australia First announcement.   Imagine taking the afternoon off and being able to step onto a boat at one of 5 new locations in Australia, enjoy the glassy waters and the afternoon sun before pulling back into the marina without another thought.  That is the freedom, The Freedom Boat Club provides across its'  Global Franchise Network that spans 385+ locations around the world. Enabling members to go boating wherever there is a club when travelling.  Spend the day cruising and enjoy access to various types of boats and onboard training without the hassle of maintenance, berthing costs or cleaning.  David shares with me his journey into the world of boating and his experiences that have continued to see The Freedom Boat Club grow, acquiring more boats every year to expand the options available to its' members. Freedom now has more than 5000 boats available to it's members. What excites me most about bringing this brand to Australia is that in the US some 40% of members are female and I think the training provided on joining (including your boat licence if you need one here in Australia) and the fun events within the community are part of what attracts women to boating in this model. Given that's what the Boat Princess is all about the alignment of this brand with ours makes massive sense.  Follow our clubs on Instagram or Facebook at @fbcsydneynorth and @fbchunter, call us on 02 9457 2000 or email us on curious@freedomboatclub.com  Or if you want to see more on a website you can visit, www.freedomboatclub.au make sure you let them know The Boat Princess sent you so we can sort a special gift when you join :) x  Don't forget to follow me on instagram @theboatprincess for the latest reviews and information on all things boating.   

In this episode I chat with the owner of Chapman Yachting, Debbie Leenderts. They are renowned for being the most revolutionary and customer-centric yacht hire agency Sydney has to offer. Luxury boats and super yachts are the vessel through which valuable relationships and personally-tailored experiences are created. Debbie shares how Chapman coordinates the handpicked luxury charter vessels to be readily available in Australia's most popular destinations, including Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, The Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef, Western Australia and the Kimberleys, to host spectacular parties, events and holidays for a line up of guests and customers.  This conversation is an intimate look at 'behind the scenes' events in the marine industry allowing guests and owners to enjoy their water crafts and the unique Australian water ways.  Once again, I hope you enjoy this inspiring story of 'Women in Boating' as I share with you the endless opportunities that exist.  You can find out more about Chapman Yachting from this link Or follow the story on Instagram @theboatprincess    

Hello Boat Lovers! This is a special episode in the lead up to the International Boat Show at Sanctuary Cove.  Recently Darren and I were Hosted by Anthea and Richard Morris from Majesty Yachts at their factory in Dubai.  A bit of a round up followed by a conversations with many of the industry leaders in the world of boating.   It's fascinating to listen to and such an honour to have them contribute to what you'll hear to be a conversation you don't want to miss.  I'll be heading to the International Sanctuary Cove Boat Show for the Awards night and hosting a networking event thanks to Mulpha Events, Thursday 25th from 3.30-5.30pm. www.theboatprincess.com/events $59.50 which includes Boat Show Entry.   Other references: www.icomia.com  

In this episode I'm speaking with Chris Gates owner and director of Setag Yachts.  You'll hear his vision of boating in the future and his love of preserving, restoring and updating the interiors of boats all over the world.  I didn't want this conversation to end and was inspired by the process  which Chris uses to embed the ideas of his clients into the design of his refurbishments. www.setag.com is an innovative small family business that builds life long relationships with their clients that has turned into a community of boatlovers.  For more information head to my website www.theboatprincess.com  

Welcome to another episode of The Boat Princess Podcast, live from Dubai. We are sitting on a beautiful terrace overlooking the beautiful city. Today I am with Marcela de Kern Royer who established her business, Onboard, in the Principality of Monaco in 2015 which operates as a highly specialised company in a truly niche sector offering unrivalled expertise when it comes to business strategy, marketing and brand management in the Superyacht world. Marcela shares her insights and how she created an understanding of the world in business and boating.  From closing deals to dinner dates with the Dutch, knowing how to interpret the English Language: sarcasm, sugar coating and straight shooting, Marcela takes us on a deep dive into building relationships that really connect and benefit each other.  She combines a passion for yachting with a strong international academic background, with past experience in asset management including Superyachts, she has gained excellent exposure to all facets of the industry, starting as a supplier and having experience in new build, refit, brokerage, and yacht management. Wait until you hear about her grandfathers innovative adventures and you'll be left with no doubts as to why this lady is exactly where she is meant to be and thriving. From underwater lights to the Marinas of Monaco, a true citizen of the world, Marcela speaks six languages with Spanish as her mother tongue; English, Italian, French, German and Portuguese also. For more information www.onboard.mc Follow me on instagram at @theboatprincess    

After finding her love of design at the tender age of 7, Sarah declared to her parents she wanted to be an interior 'disaster' instead of a 'designer'. The mid 90's had her obsessed with the TV Changing Rooms and the excitement of a revealing a new and designer space. And now with her art and design diploma from University and a degree from the School of Art in Textile and Design, her attention was hijacked by Boats. Sarah now works at Setag, with a full life and travel under her belt, she thrives in a team environment, creating and designing the beautiful interiors you see in the line.  Sarah has a focus on sustainability - taking plastics collected from the oceans and plastics weaved into the furnishings, the design leaves clients with a feel good sense of contributing to the recycling of wastes and well as thrilling them in bringing their older boat back to life and up to date with modern design. With modern day luxuries, clients can rely on Sarah to collaborate and create what they always wanted.  www.setag.com To follow all my adventures head to www.theboatprincess.com Make sure you sign up for my Newsletter as we have some awesome events coming up in the future which you will hear about in this Newsletter. Let me know what you think of this episode by leaving a review on Spotify or send me a DM on instagram.  Leaving a review helps our podcast get out to a wider audience which in turn helps the businesses and women in the industry we interview - don't review it for me, review it for them and to encourage them, you can actually make a difference to their world in doing so. Thanks so much!  

Hi guys, I'm back in London and bringing you another round of interviews from our international guests from the Boating World. In this episode I speak with the wildly talented Sophia Wilson, Digital Content Editor of Boat International, The global authority in superyachting. Sophia shares her journey, challenges and achievements. As a journalist with no boating experience to leading a team that produces at least 8 pieces of content a day including a daily newsletter.  Sophia has grown to love and live the boating world life and dives deep into the daily grind of working in, on and around the water through to lavish superyacht events she is 'forced' to attend.  Such insights as to the types of careers the World of Boating offers. You can start yours anytime just by visiting www.marinejobs.com.au Follow me at www.theboatprincess.com Follow us @theboatprincess on instagram        

In this episode I speak with Monika Lemajic who has had an incredible career in the marine industry, and at 36 is now managing over 9000 marine assets with her role in Transport NSW. From this conversation you will gain the insight of an empowered woman, dedicated not only to ensuring women are treated equally but they are supported to find their passion and build on their strengths. Monika has an extraordinary attitude about being present, getting the job done right and with efficiency which leaves no room for her people to feel undervalued or unappreciated.  As the president of www.wista.com.au Monika is sharing her voice to inspire other women to believe in themselves.  From her start in naval architecture, her curiosity continues to lead her into roles that expand her knowledge and her network.  This is the real conversation about women who face challenges in a male dominated industry, the experience of women, the importance of finding confidence to hold your own space and the role men play in making them feel safe and supported.  For more information head to www.theboatprincess.com  Let me know what you think of this one by leaving a review on Spotify or send me a DM on instagram.   

From a single idea, the vision of Paul Miletta started on the crest of the Global Crisis Crash in 2008, and he has rode the alternating waves of change and challenge ever since.  In this episode we discuss pretty much everything, getting to the heart of his passion for finding the best yacht for the every sea.  Since 2015, the CdM shipyard is the world's leading builder of explorer yachts. The facilities cover an overall surface of 16˙000 square meters, including 7˙000 sq m of workshops and 1˙000 sq m of docks. They are a group bound together by their love for the sea. They are a team of men and women capable of tackling the day-to-day challenges in an ever-changing sector. Please enjoy this episode and let me know what you think in a review of our series on Apple or Spotify.  I love getting your DM's telling me what you think too! See you on the water soon Find out more about Paul Cantiere delle Marche - Australia Sydney Superyacht Marina Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @theboatprincess Or sign up for my newsletter on www.theboatprincess.com Please review our podcast, it makes the world of difference to those businesses and people we share the story of. Check out our Boat Princess Merchandise including our great Jackets and Caps - wearing them lets the world know your a strong woman that loves her boating so we can all find each other around the world! https://rosswhitcroft.com.au/collections/boat-princess      

I'm going to preface this episode with a warning: This woman is unstoppable and together with her team and tenacity have brought you the changes and customer experiences that NSW has seen in government over the last few years.  Nicole Watts, Director of NSW Maritime, has her feet firmly in the waters, looking to the future of our shoreline. With her extensive career in leadership and change management, a young family and charisma, you can't help but be inspired.  Nicole thrives on getting it better, not just right. She has overseen the customer service journey at Service NSW, spent a year with Apple Australia and travelled extensively on her days off from her roles at Qantas during the pandemic, taking and making opportunities. This interview was awe inspiring for me, demonstrating the transition of skills and ability into Marine Industry she inadvertently started in whilst working on Cruise Ships during her early life. She has an open invitation to come back onto the series.  NSW Maritime Transport NSW Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @theboatprincess Or sign up for my newsletter on www.theboatprincess.com Please review our podcast, it makes the world of difference to those businesses and people we share the story of. Check out our Boat Princess Merchandise including our great Jackets and Caps - wearing them lets the world know your a strong woman that loves her boating so we can all find each other around the world! https://rosswhitcroft.com.au/collections/boat-princess