Yachting Channel | Yachting International Radio Yachting Channel by Yachting International Radio (YIR) is a leading global yacht podcast, yachting podcast, superyacht podcast, and maritime podcast network covering the people, businesses, vessels, crew, owners, technology, destinations, and ideas shaping the modern yachting industry. Produced by Yachting International Radio, the Yachting Channel brings together over 20 original shows featuring yacht captains, superyacht crew, brokers, shipyards, designers, maritime lawyers, engineers, sustainability leaders, recruiters, wellness experts, entrepreneurs, and industry voices from across the global marine sector. Topics include yacht ownership, yacht charter, superyacht design, yacht crew life, crew training, maritime law, crew contracts, refit, new...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 29:57
Salt, sun, oxidation, hard use and constant pressure to keep everything running. Maintaining a superyacht never stops. But what happens when budgets tighten, crew are stretched…
Sep 27, 2026 · 52:13
Some lives are measured not only by what was achieved, but by what was passed on. Recorded before his passing, this special episode of Yachting USA preserves the voice, humour…
Sep 25, 2026 · 33:06
What does it really take to lead a superyacht when the pressure is high, the decisions are yours, and everyone onboard is looking to the bridge? In this episode of On The Bridge,…
Sep 24, 2026 · 45:37
Seafarer abandonment does not always mean a crew has been physically deserted on a dead ship. Sometimes the vessel is still operating, the crew is still working and cargo is…
Sep 23, 2026 · 20:05
Early in her career, Ghada “Lili” Soliman was told that “no Arab has ever held a senior position in yachting.” Seven years later, she became Chief Stewardess on a 74-metre yacht.…
Sep 22, 2026 · 46:43
At four years old, Ann Pletschke had already decided that she would one day command a ship. By 16, she was at sea, beginning a career that would take her across deep-sea cargo…
Sep 21, 2026 · 35:24
Choosing not to drink in yachting can sometimes attract more questions than drinking itself. From guest drop-offs and charter celebrations to crew nights out, bottles from…
Sep 14, 2026 · 42:13
Yacht ownership is changing. The next generation of owners is asking different questions, commissioning more adventurous vessels and expecting far more from the jurisdictions,…
Sep 11, 2026 · 24:17
When your phone has not been switched off for 18 years, 25 livelihoods depend on your decisions and every crisis follows you home, running a business with your spouse is anything…
Sep 10, 2026 · 6:00
Operational experience should not enter a yacht project only after problems arise. For Meeli Lepik, it belongs at the heart of every design, build and refit from the beginning.…
Sep 8, 2026 · 40:50
Financial freedom is often sold as the ability to buy whatever you want. Jon Schoeller sees it differently. Real freedom is having the power to say no. In this episode of Rich…
Sep 7, 2026 · 51:10
Yacht recruitment is not simply a CV, a vacancy and a race to make the placement. Get the match wrong and a crew member can walk into a toxic vessel, a yacht can hire somebody…
Sep 4, 2026 · 33:04
What becomes possible when scientists can live and work beneath the ocean instead of racing against the limits of a conventional dive? Recorded at the opening of DEEP Station…
Sep 3, 2026 · 22:31
Good crew are expensive to replace. They are far less expensive to keep. In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson sits down with Captain Kelly Gordon for a direct…
Sep 2, 2026 · 35:43
What happens when exposure is no longer enough, and the fight for accountability begins? In Part Three of Buried At Sea: The Fight For Accountability , UNCENSORED host Marién…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:16
Cannes Yachting Festival is where the yachting season begins, where shipyards reveal their latest work, where buyers step aboard, and where the future direction of luxury boating…
Aug 28, 2026 · 22:19
How well does the superyacht industry really know the people it brings onboard? In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with…
Aug 27, 2026 · 15:11
If Antigua is on your next yacht itinerary, Hermitage Bay may be the stop you have been overlooking. Set on a calm, protected bay on Antigua’s west coast, this intimate five-star…
Aug 25, 2026 · 36:45
There are places the world knows, and then there are places only a few will ever experience. In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Nick…
Aug 24, 2026 · 35:15
Recording sea time should be one of the simplest parts of a maritime career. Instead, crew are still relying on paper records, spreadsheets and memories to prove where they have…
Aug 22, 2026 · 8:42
What if better yacht maintenance could give valuable time back to the crew? On board motor yacht Unbridled in Alaska, Tyler Wilson, Founder and President of Velluto Products,…
Aug 21, 2026 · 28:53
How many times have you told yourself you are just tired? In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Alice Lloyd of Lloyd Yacht…
Aug 20, 2026 · 16:50
Sailing is often seen as something reserved for experienced charterers, full yacht bookings or people who already know their way around the industry. In this episode of Captain’s…
Aug 19, 2026 · 28:38
At sea, weather is not background. It shapes safety, aviation, command decisions, operational risk and the ability to work effectively in some of the most demanding conditions on…
Aug 14, 2026 · 32:35
What does it take to design and build a superyacht that truly works in operation? In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Lee Stevenson…
Aug 13, 2026 · 55:33
South African yacht crew often hear one simple statement: yachties do not pay tax. But earning money overseas does not automatically remove the obligation to declare that income,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 21:20
Is the grass really greener in yachting, or does commercial shipping offer the balance maritime professionals are actually looking for? In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain…
Aug 7, 2026 · 46:36
Could one of the world’s most powerful ocean currents become a source of renewable energy? Katherine O’Fallon of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida is joined by Dr. James…
Aug 6, 2026 · 19:02
Captain Liam Devlin is joined by Oliver Browne, Founder & CEO of True Summit Adventures, to explore frontier travel, rare access and what makes an adventure genuinely…
Aug 5, 2026 · 29:51
What happens when a law exists to protect seafarers, but the system built to enforce it does not act? In Part Two of Buried At Sea: The Law They Ignored , UNCENSORED host Marién…
Aug 1, 2026 · 16:58
Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore. In this episode of Simply Moore, host Michael Moore of Moore & Co. sits down with Jamie Ye, Founder and CEO of FNT…
Jul 31, 2026 · 27:15
How can the superyacht industry improve safety before something goes wrong? In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Paul…
Jul 30, 2026 · 35:43
Luxury yachting is often seen from the outside as glamour, freedom, celebrities, billionaires, royals, and floating palaces. But behind that image is a very different world of…
Jul 29, 2026 · 35:33
Refit oversight is where yacht projects either hold together or start to unravel. In this episode of American Refit , host Maria Pierce Schoenheit is joined by Robert Mac Keen of…
Jul 28, 2026 · 41:04
Superyacht ownership should be exceptional, but it should never be chaotic. In this episode of Forward Watch , host Karine Rayson speaks with Jack MacNally of Foreland Marine…
Jul 27, 2026 · 24:17
Yachting does not run on yachts alone. It runs on captains, crew, marinas, shipyards, agents, suppliers, contractors, and the people who understand how to keep the entire…
Jul 23, 2026 · 25:02
Yacht charter booking is changing, and today’s clients expect faster access, clearer pricing, live availability, and a more direct route from interest to experience. In this…
Jul 22, 2026 · 45:55
Offshore safety is not just about PPE, paperwork, or compliance. It is about people, judgement, leadership, resilience, and understanding risk before it becomes an incident. In…
Jul 17, 2026 · 6:06
What makes sailing yacht Black Pearl one of the most extraordinary yachts in the world? In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd,…
Jul 16, 2026 · 20:52
Yacht maintenance is not the ugly side of yachting. It is where the standard either holds or slips. In this episode of Captain’s Chat | Yachting International Radio , Captain…
Jul 15, 2026 · 55:26
What does substance awareness really look like when alcohol, drugs, nightlife, crew culture, safety, and personal responsibility all collide? In this episode of Superyacht…
Jul 14, 2026 · 10:56
Private conversations. Influential voices. Simply Moore . In the first episode of Simply Moore , Michael Moore of Moore & Co . takes listeners inside the Golden Spinnaker Gala at…
Jul 13, 2026 · 23:44
Yacht crew mental health is talked about more than ever. But talking about it is not the same as making support easy to access. In this episode of The Crew Car , Captain James…
Jul 9, 2026 · 21:12
Yacht charter is not just about booking a yacht. It is about preparation, communication, trust, and creating the kind of guest experience that feels effortless because the work…
Jul 3, 2026 · 42:57
Can a 75-year-old marine electrical company help shape the future of the blue economy? In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine…
Jul 3, 2026 · 26:15
What does it take to report honestly on one of the world’s most private industries? In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Francesca…
Jul 2, 2026 · 27:40
Toxic leadership does not just affect morale. It can change how crew see themselves. In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach is joined by…
Jul 1, 2026 · 29:54
What happens when abuse is reported at sea, and the system protects itself instead? In Part One of Buried At Sea: Abuse, Power & Accountability , UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera…
Jun 29, 2026 · 49:27
Yachting is built on crew. Without them, nothing works. In this episode of The Crew Car , Captain James Battey speaks with Kayleigh Liddell , Crew HR Manager at Hill Robinson ,…
Jun 24, 2026 · 1:00:08
What does true crew training look like when service, leadership, mindset, and guest experience all collide? In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined…
Jun 22, 2026 · 5:20
Silent propulsion is becoming an increasingly important part of modern yacht design, especially as efficiency, onboard comfort, underwater noise reduction, and vessel performance…
Jun 21, 2026 · 22:01
Host Rick Thomas welcomes Rose Damen, Managing Director at Damen Yachting , for a powerful conversation recorded on board the 74-metre Amels 242 CASINO ROYALE in South Florida.…
Jun 19, 2026 · 26:51
Superyacht crew wellbeing is no longer a soft conversation. It is directly connected to performance, retention, communication, leadership, safety, and the long-term health of the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 45:33
What really happens behind the scenes in yacht crew recruitment? In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Sophie Barber, founder of Vela…
Jun 15, 2026 · 29:38
Crew health is not just a wellbeing issue. It is a safety issue. In this episode of The Crew Car , Captain James Battey speaks with Dr. Simon Gordon , GP and ENG1 doctor based in…
Jun 13, 2026 · 27:47
Rotational captaincy is becoming more common across yachting, but the industry rarely talks honestly about what it takes for two captains to share command without destabilising…
Jun 11, 2026 · 37:34
Fishing safety does not start with paperwork. It starts with the people who go to sea. In this episode of Sea Views , Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell are joined by Darren Guard of…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:07:13
What happens when drinking is no longer making life bigger, better, easier, or more fun? In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Laura Kilbey,…
Jun 8, 2026 · 4:58
Carbon fibre is often associated with performance and aesthetics, but in the superyacht industry it also plays a serious role in safety, efficiency, crew handling, and…
Jun 7, 2026 · 14:44
Rossinavi is one of Italy’s most distinctive full-custom superyacht builders, where beauty, engineering, family heritage, and advanced propulsion technology come together in…
Jun 5, 2026 · 41:28
Can shoreline protection do more than defend against erosion? In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South…
Jun 4, 2026 · 30:48
When yacht crew work away from home, routine health appointments can quickly become complicated. Boats move, schedules change, contracts run long, and personal medical checks can…
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:30
In this final episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy reflects on her years connected to the yachting industry, her early involvement with Yachting International Radio, and the…
Jun 3, 2026 · 31:58
What happens when yacht crew need help, but no one nearby can act fast enough? In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera speaks with Devlin Cathey, founder of All Safe…
Jun 2, 2026 · 25:56
Green crew need more than a checklist. They need honest guidance, realistic expectations, and a clearer understanding of what they are walking into before they step onboard. In…
May 30, 2026 · 45:20
Yacht crew work across borders, contracts, flag states, management structures, and onboard procedures, but many do not fully understand what those details mean until something…
May 29, 2026 · 20:17
In yachting, talent does not always get a clear path forward. Marlies Sanders knows that first-hand. After arriving in the Caribbean following a transatlantic crossing with no…
May 29, 2026 · 18:38
What does it take to become the captain of a 90-metre superyacht? In this episode of On The Bridge , host Alicia Store , COO of dsnm Ltd , speaks with Captain Chris Halligan ,…
May 28, 2026 · 9:35
Healing has become one of the most overused words in modern wellness. In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy looks at what healing really requires when we move beyond…
May 28, 2026 · 44:18
Yacht classification can feel complicated from the outside, but at its core it is about safety, preparation, communication, and keeping a vessel operating properly. In this…
May 27, 2026 · 29:34
In this episode of Women in Maritime , Julia Gosling speaks with Margareta Jensen Dickson, Chief People and Communications Officer at Stena Line , about leadership, inclusion,…
May 26, 2026 · 35:35
Yacht crew can earn serious money very early in life, often with very few living expenses. That should be a massive advantage. Too often, it becomes a missed opportunity. In this…
May 22, 2026 · 11:01
What happens when you know something is wrong for you, but you keep ignoring it anyway? In this episode of Self Care , host Geraldine Hardy explores truthfulness, honesty, and…
May 21, 2026 · 26:55
Yacht crew life is often seen from the outside as travel, sunshine, and beautiful destinations. But behind the scenes, building a career in the superyacht industry takes…
May 19, 2026 · 19:04
A new series begins on Yachting International Radio . In the first episode of American Refit , host Maria Pierce Schoenheit , Owner | Director of Operations at MPS 913 | Maritime…
May 18, 2026 · 24:03
Yacht crew careers do not begin with glamour. They begin with training, resilience, humility, and the willingness to learn from the ground up. In this episode of The Crew Car ,…
May 15, 2026 · 19:28
🌊 Yacht crew are not just working at sea. They are often the first to see the ocean changing. In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with…
May 15, 2026 · 38:32
Can an NDA stop yacht crew from reporting crime, abuse, harassment, unsafe working conditions, or wrongdoing onboard? In this episode of Forward Watch , host Karine Rayson speaks…
May 14, 2026 · 17:37
What happens when your body forces you to stop and listen? In this episode of Self Care , Geraldine Hardy shares one of her most vulnerable reflections yet, opening up about the…
May 14, 2026 · 24:29
Yacht brokerage is built on trust, communication, market knowledge, and long-term client relationships. In this episode of Captain’s Chat | Yachting International Radio , Captain…
May 13, 2026 · 36:15
In Part 3 of this three-part UNCENSORED legal series, host Marién Sarriera is joined again by maritime lawyer and former seafarer Adria Notari for a practical conversation about…
May 10, 2026 · 33:03
Before Captain Kerry Titheradge became known to millions through Below Deck , he built his life at sea the hard way. In this episode of Yachting USA , Captain Kerry joins Rick…
May 8, 2026 · 43:07
🌊 When conflict reaches the sea, it is seafarers who are left carrying the human cost. In this episode of Sea Views , host Julia Gosling is joined by co-host Dave Watkins ,…
May 8, 2026 · 10:51
What happens when the old version of you no longer fits, but the new version has not fully arrived yet? In this episode of Self Care , host Geraldine Hardy reflects on liminal…
May 7, 2026 · 35:42
Yacht management is becoming more digital, more connected, and more dependent on systems that reduce admin rather than add to it. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam…
May 6, 2026 · 26:44
What does sustainable footwear look like when it is built for real marine environments? In this episode of The Bridge , host Alex Siegars speaks with Alan Guyan, Founder and CEO…
May 4, 2026 · 20:02
Yacht crew safety cannot depend on silence, luck, or hoping someone speaks up before something goes wrong. In this episode of The Crew Car , Captain James Battey, Founder of the…
May 1, 2026 · 45:40
Can coral restoration become a scalable business capable of protecting reefs, coastlines, economies, and communities? In this episode of The Blue Economy , Katherine O’Fallon,…
May 1, 2026 · 41:40
A crew member reports sexual assault onboard. The captain may have decades at sea, but no formal training on how to handle that situation. In this episode of The Wellbeing…
May 1, 2026 · 36:16
What happens when inherited wealth, family legacy, pressure, and neurodivergence collide? In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy , Geraldine speaks with Octavian…
Apr 30, 2026 · 40:06
Yacht crew sea time should never depend on lost paperwork, forgotten logbooks, or last-minute panic before a course. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam Devlin…
Apr 29, 2026 · 12:42
Yachting business is built on reputation, reliability, and trust. In this episode of The Bridge, Alex Siegars sits down with Michael R. McIlwain, owner of Buff Daddy’s Detailing,…
Apr 28, 2026 · 18:55
Yachting has no shortage of money, but far fewer examples of it being used to create something tangible outside the industry. In this episode of Rich AF , Charl Minnaar (The…
Apr 28, 2026 · 50:51
There are parts of the yachting industry that are still being handled quietly, often left unspoken or dealt with behind closed doors. This conversation brings them forward. In…
Apr 26, 2026 · 32:21
What does it take to scale a business in today’s yachting industry, and why are visibility and credibility now critical to accessing capital? Rick Thomas, host of Yachting USA,…
Apr 25, 2026 · 23:19
Yacht ownership is not just about the asset. It is about structure, compliance, and understanding how VAT, jurisdiction, and operational setup shape both risk and opportunity. In…
Apr 24, 2026 · 51:03
What does it take to build a career at sea and rise through one of the most demanding industries in the world? In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with…
Apr 24, 2026 · 5:42
Growth does not always feel empowering. Sometimes, it feels like losing the version of yourself that once made sense. In this episode of Self Care , host Geraldine Hardy explores…
Apr 23, 2026 · 53:30
Superyacht leadership is defined on the bridge, where navigation, communication, and decision making come together in real time. In this episode of Captain’s Chat , Captain Liam…
Apr 21, 2026 · 14:02
Yacht crew travel is one of the most underestimated parts of the industry, until something goes wrong. In this episode of Rich AF , Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits…
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