From Black Pearl to Buckingham Palace: Inside Superyachting | On The Bridge

Sailing Black Pearl through heavy weather, taking command of a superyacht, building a business from a barn and finding yourself at Buckingham Palace are experiences few people share, but each offers a revealing perspective on the world behind the vessels.

In this special On The Bridge compilation, Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, brings together standout moments and previously unseen excerpts from conversations with the captains, entrepreneurs and specialists whose working lives tell the wider story of superyachting.

Derek Munro recalls Black Pearl’s extraordinary capabilities under sail, while Captain Olly Lewis describes the responsibility, pride and satisfaction that keep him passionate about command. OCCAM Marine founders Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal explain how trusted relationships helped turn their experience at sea into a growing business ashore.

Gill Rodrigues considers the vital role yacht crew play in ocean conservation, Francesca Webster explores changing expectations of yacht ownership, and Cally Cooper discusses what physiological data can reveal about crew stress and recovery. Conrad Empson explains the thinking behind better recruitment checks, while Master Mariner Paul Shepherd shares why confidential incident reporting can help turn one person’s experience into a lesson for the wider industry.

There are personal milestones, too, as Alicia and Dave Store reflect on the recognition that took them to Buckingham Palace, and Captain Chris Halligan recalls the move from commercial shipping to a career in superyachts.

Drawn from separate interviews across the series, these conversations offer an introduction to the people, decisions and relationships behind life in yachting.

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