The Mess Mixologist: Mulled Gin
With the weather starting to get a little bit cooler and Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, there is NOTHING better than Mulled drinks! Check out Ben's special Mulled Wine recipe and warm up this season! For more on HMS Spirits: https://hmsspirits.com/ To contact Ben Maguire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-maguire-46bb3212/ @hmsspirits (https://www.instagram.com/h...
2m Oct 01, 2021
2m
Inside Sailtrek SOC: Michael Lees - UNCIVILIZED
Michael Lees, Director/Editor of UNCIVILIZED joins us to talk about what life has been like for the past year, how the pandemic has impacted business and what he is planning for the future. "UNCIVILIZED is the incredible true story detailing one man's confrontation with one of the deadliest hurricanes of all time...........alone, in the wild. In 2017 Michael Lees set out to the forest with no...
18m Sep 30, 2021
18m
Diversity in Yachting: Host Gabriela Barragan - Part Two
For Part One: https://youtu.be/AlP9rXM-pDc This interview has aired before, however, it is one of the most real and raw interviews on Diversity that we have watched, and felt that it would be a good reminder to our viewing audience of the pressures that are faced daily by many! Our Founder Rhea Rouw sits down with Gabriela and gets real about what it is like to be a woman of colour in this in...
27m Sep 30, 2021
27m
PYA Crew Spotlight: Captain Douglas Meier (The Bottom Line)
Every week the PYA brings us the story of one crew member in the Industry. Tune in to find out what got them into the industry, how Yachting has enriched their lives and a little advice if you are looking to take the plunge. This week, meet Captain Douglas Meier, host of The Bottom Line - Yachting Industry News, and Captain of the very successful US based SY RENAISSANCE. To get in touch with ...
13m Sep 29, 2021
13m
Rock the Boat: New Yamaha Harmo electric outboard motors!
Yamaha has announced a new all-electric outboard motor called Harmo which it says will be available in the North American market in the next 18 months. The Royal Navy has commissioned its latest nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Audacious, and it's one of the most lethal subs in the world. And lastly, Florida's Pinellas County Sheriff's office comes to the rescue of a man overboard and his out of ...
5m Sep 29, 2021
5m
The Wellbeing Project: Therapy with a Friend
Sally -. Never done before friends counselling. Sally shares with us what is was like having therapy with a friend and what she gained as a result. To Contact Karine Rayson: www.thecrewcoach.com (http://www.thecrewcoach.com/) @the_crew_coach (https://www.instagram.com/the_crew_coach/) #mentalhealth (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mentalhealth/) #mentalhealthawareness (https://www.ins...
14m Sep 29, 2021
14m
The Bottom Line - Yacht Industry News, Season 2, Episode 29
Can B1/B2 crew work on U.S. flagged yachts. Feadship Yachts Brought to you by Marine Data Solutions and Saltee Rags Crew Apparel @marine_data_solutions (https://www.instagram.com/marine_data_solutions/) @saltee_rags (https://www.instagram.com/saltee_rags/) @thebottomlineyachtshow (https://www.instagram.com/thebottomlineyachtshow/) @yacht__renaissance (https://www.instagram.com/yacht__renaissa...
15m Sep 29, 2021
15m
UNCENSORED with Marien Sarriera of Yachts Mermaids: Green Crew - The Reality
On today's episode Mickey a yacht stewardess and Marien talk about the typical blinders green crew usually have when joining the industry and how this affects them once they are on the glorious white boats. They dive deep into the lack of control many crew face onboard especially when it comes to alcohol consumption and spending. And how all this is truly a coping mechanism for something deeper...
39m Sep 29, 2021
39m
Yacht Crew Vlogs: Margarita Amam - on MYS 2021
We welcome back Margarita Amam. Just fresh off of MYS 2021, we wanted to touch base and find out what the show was like this year, find out if the Yachting Industry is indeed moving forward in the areas of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, or if it is still a matter of the hashtag only era. Tune in to hear why we were pleasantly surprised! @margarita_amam (https://www.instagram.com/margarita...
32m Sep 29, 2021
32m
The Balearic Yacht Show: Cruz Roja
If you missed some of the great interviews that were had during The Balearic Yacht Show, not to worry, we will be bringing you a few of them here! Meet Miquel Bonet of Cruz Roja. "The Maritime Rescue and Beaches program aims to protect people who may see their life or health endangered at sea, whether by accident, illness, or environmental incident. All this is carried out in a fully coordina...
7m Sep 27, 2021
7m
Crew Travel Updates for September 27th, 2021 with Lee Harris of Blue Marine Travel
This week, more news in regards to the US borders re opening to overseas travelers, New Zealand has another change for it's citizens to be repatriated, UK Vaccination recognition, news out of Malta and Crew Questions. BMT operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Contact us on blue@bluemarinetravel.com or +44 (0) 1279 661 000 For Lee Harris and daily travel updates: https://ln...
19m Sep 27, 2021
19m
$131,000,000 MY SEVEN SEAS
Every week YIR will introduce you to one Superyacht.  This week we introduce you to MY Seven Seas. Find out all the details you need to know when it comes to this amazing superyacht! Registered: Cayman Islands Builder: Oceanco , Alblasserdam Completed: 2010 Acquired: 2010 by Steven Spielberg Length: 85.47 m (282 ft) Beam: 14.20 m (47 ft) Draft: 3.91M / 13ft Propulsion  2 X MTU (4,680HP)  Spee...
2m Sep 27, 2021
2m
The Mess Mixologist: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinks with Ben?
Seems that Ben is at a Golf Tourney this weekend and is bringing us a drink for every meal of the day!? Do tune in for this one, should be interesting, to say the least! @hmsspirits (https://www.instagram.com/hmsspirits/) @hmseventbars (https://www.instagram.com/hmseventbars/) #mixologist (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mixologist/) #mixology (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mi...
5m Sep 24, 2021
5m
GET THE FORK OUT with Brennan Dates: Beverly Grant, Founder of Crew Solutions
Meet Beverly Grant, Founder of Crew Solutions. "Beverly Grant is the founder of well‐ known Fort Lauderdale crew placement firm Crew Solutions. The company was created by Beverly and she serves as CEO. Beverly Grant began her career as a Yacht Chef in 1975. She delighted the palates of owners and guests onboard a wide variety of vessels – as well as in private homes – for more than two decade...
52m Sep 24, 2021
52m
Monthly Mallorca Round Up with Host Alex Casares: Guest Captain Jose Luis Plaza
Join Alex the last Friday of every month where he joins us from his home in Palma de Mallorca. He will be giving us an overview of what is happening in Mallorca and the sorrounding Balearic Islands in the Yachting Industry. This month Alex sits down with Captain Jose Luis Plaza who is currently onboard in Port Adriano. They speak about what it is like to live and work in Mallorca and what the ...
42m Sep 24, 2021
42m
Inside Sailtrek SOC: Gabriella & Vernon Lindsay of lavidalindsay.com
Gabriella and Vernon join Rhea to chat about life in Antigua, how they got there and what the world is like for them right now. "In July 2016 the family took a reconnaissance trip to Mazatlán to find their rental home. Upon their return, they put their suburban home on the market and sold their cars and their things. By October 2016 they had pared their 3600 sqft home down to 10 suitcases and...
26m Sep 23, 2021
26m
Diversity in Yachting: Host Gabriela Barragan - Part One
This interview has aired before, however, it is one of the most real and raw interviews on Diversity that we have watched, and felt that it would be a good reminder to our viewing audience of the pressures that are faced daily by many! Our Founder Rhea Rouw sits down with Gabriela and gets real about what it is like to be a woman of colour in this industry, as well as the current political cli...
14m Sep 23, 2021
14m
Taylor Tech: Guest CEO of Barnacle Systems Inc. (BRNKL), Brandon Wright
Brandon is a security and surveillance subject matter expert. Currently, as the founder and CEO of an award-winning boat security product company, Barnacle Systems, Brandon has been responsible for launching their BRNKL product line into global recreational, industrial, and military boating markets. Previously, Brandon developed security and surveillance solutions to protect high valued asset...
14m Sep 23, 2021
14m
PYA Crew Spotlight: Deckhand Kirstie de Sousa
Every week the PYA brings us the story of one crew member in the Industry. Tune in to find out what got them into the industry, how Yachting has enriched their lives and a little advice if you are looking to take the plunge. This week, meet Deckhand Kirstie de Sousa, from London to Spain, with a history in sailing and a season under her belt! To connect with Kirstie: https://www.instagram.com...
6m Sep 22, 2021
6m
Rock the Boat: M/Y ELA wins Best Green Yacht of the Year!
The new Heesen superyacht, motor yacht ELA has won Best Green Yacht of the Year at the Cannes World Yacht Trophies 2021. Garmin Marine Electronics has announced a new product called the Surround View Camera System. US fender manufacturer PolyForm has released a new range of bright pink fenders in support of breast cancer research. And Lego has introduced a cute new sailing yacht model that all ...
5m Sep 22, 2021
5m
The Wellbeing Project: Leadership & Adversities
Brad shares with us the adversities he had to overcome from the moment he arrived in Antibes to find his first position to working in the industry and climbing up the ranks. A near-death experience of one of the crew members prompted him to take time out of the industry now he is thriving and wants to make a significant impact. To Contact Karine Rayson: www.thecrewcoach.com (http://www.thecrew...
47m Sep 22, 2021
47m
The Bottom Line - Yacht Industry News, Season 2, Episode 28
Crew name and shame yachts - Crew Visa problems Brought to you by Marine Data Solutions and Saltee Rags Crew Apparel @marine_data_solutions (https://www.instagram.com/marine_data_solutions/) @saltee_rags (https://www.instagram.com/saltee_rags/) @thebottomlineyachtshow (https://www.instagram.com/thebottomlineyachtshow/) @yacht__renaissance (https://www.instagram.com/yacht__renaissance/) #yach...
12m Sep 21, 2021
12m
Yacht Crew Vlogs: COO Franklin Ferguson of NAVY BEACH
Franklin joins Rhea to chat about the history of Navy Beach Restaurant, from the beginnings to now. We find out how they are involved with IGY Marinas and what to expect during the upcoming Caribbean Charter Yacht Show at Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas, USVI from December 9 - 12th. Head over to OnboardOnline.com (http://onboardonline.com/) for a great article on Navy Beach: https://www.onboa...
12m Sep 21, 2021
12m
UNCENSORED with Marien of Yachts Mermaids - Body Image Onboard
“Perfect Body” image specially among female crew it is said to be a pre-requisite for yachts. On this episode of Uncensored Marien and Nikki Loots former Chief Stew, now Self-love and Transformational Coach, take body image for a spin and share with us the real story behind it all. If you believe that to get a job on Yacht you have to look or be a certain way, then this one is for you. To conta...
19m Sep 21, 2021
19m
The Balearic Yacht Show: SOCIB
If you missed some of the great interviews that were had during The Balearic Yacht Show, not to worry, we will be bringing you a few of them here! Meet Joaquín Tintoré, Director of SOCIB "Welcome to SOCIB, the Coastal Ocean Observing and Forecasting System located in the Balearic Islands, a new facility of facilities, open to international access. SOCIB is a multi-platform, distributed and i...
9m Sep 20, 2021
9m
Crew Travel Updates for September 20th, 2021 with Lee Harris of Blue Marine Travel
This week Lee brings us news in regards to the rule changes for the British travel lighting system, news out of the Netherlands, more countries joining the EU Vaccine Passport Approval List, announcements from Singapore Airlines in regards to Australia, fines increasing in US airspace and airports, and of course, crew questions. BMT operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Con...
14m Sep 20, 2021
14m
YIR Introduces: MY ECSTASEA
Every week YIR will introduce you to one Superyacht. This week we introduce you to MY Ecstasea. Find out all the details you need to know when it comes to this amazing superyacht! Registered: Cayman Islands Builder: Royal Van Lent Shipyard Completed: 2004 Acquired: 2004 by Roman Abramovich Displacement: 585 metric tons Length: 86.00 m (282.15 ft) Beam: 11.85 m (38.9 ft) Draft: 3.8 m (12 ft) P...
2m Sep 20, 2021
2m
The Mess Mixologist: Live from the Southampton Boat Show
Ben is hanging out at Southhampton International Boat Show this week, so tune in and find out what is going on and what they are drinking! @hmsspirits (https://www.instagram.com/hmsspirits/) @hmseventbars (https://www.instagram.com/hmseventbars/) #mixologist (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mixologist/) #mixology (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mixology/) #cocktails (https://ww...
4m Sep 19, 2021
4m
Inside Sailtrek SOC: Videographer/Photographer, Taimy Alvarez, Sailtrek SOC
Meet Taimy Alvarez, a south Florida commercial and editorial photographer based in Miramar. For the past 24 years her sincere passion for all that encompasses photography and videography, from beautiful lighting to genuine faces, has taken her to some unique and mesmerizing places throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and South America. It has allowed her to give a voice to the voiceless, capture ...
13m Sep 16, 2021
13m
Diversity In Yachting with Gabriela Barragan: Guest Chef Abigail Pawlik
Chef Abigail Pawlik was born and raised in the Hamptons, New York! She is a mixed race (African American, Cherokee Indian, Irish, Polish, Israeli, Italian, German, French and Pakistani) American Chef. She proudly states she was born at home, in Sag Harbor, a sleepy little New York town that wakes up when the yachts arrive for summer. When born, her midwife stated that in her Cherokee native tri...
30m Sep 16, 2021
30m
Taylor Tech Stories: Guest Dave Mallach, Founder of The Fog Warning
Meet Dave Mallach, Founder of The Fog Warning, the Industry’s First Carbon Neutral Yacht Dealership. Dave Mallach, an ex-head of drug treatment programs in NYC jail, who is now the founder of The Fog Warning yacht dealership. Ben and Dave explore the values that have brought them to this point and what’s driving them in what they do. Topics include environmental consciousness and placing treme...
25m Sep 16, 2021
25m
PYA Crew Spotlight: Steward Sebastiano Chiesa
Every week the PYA brings us the story of one crew member in the Industry. Tune in to find out what got them into the industry, how Yachting has enriched their lives and a little advice if you are looking to take the plunge. This week, meet Steward Sebastiano Chiesa, from Italy to Spain, with a background in tourism. To contact Sebastiano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianochiesa/ For in...
8m Sep 15, 2021
8m
The Wellbeing Project: Marcela de Kern
I love hearing how individuals embrace diversity and turn it into success. This interview highlights the importance of having a vision and being open and adaptable in order to make that vision come into a reality. Marcela never ceases to amaze on how she is able to achieve so much. This is an interview that you could easily watch twice! Let me know your takeaways below To Contact Karine Rayson...
28m Sep 15, 2021
28m
The Bottom Line - Yacht Industry News, Season 2, Episode 27
Yacht Crew full time wages vs temp wages. Who makes more? Doug is back with a new co host and his special brand of Yachting Industry News! Brought to you by Marine Data Solutions and Saltee Rags Crew Apparel @marine_data_solutions (https://www.instagram.com/marine_data_solutions/) @saltee_rags (https://www.instagram.com/saltee_rags/) @thebottomlineyachtshow (https://www.instagram.com/thebott...
17m Sep 14, 2021
17m
Yacht Crew Vlogs: Dr. Julian Hunter - Head of Sustainability for ICOMIA
Meet Dr. Julian Hunter, Head of Sustainability for ICOMIA. "ICOMIA is the organization representing the marine industry globally. Its work covers provision of industry statistics, formulating policy on key industry topics, providing a forum of exchange amongst its members, industry advocacy at regional and international level, and seeking removal of barriers to trade by seeking harmonisation o...
17m Sep 14, 2021
17m
UNCENSORED with Yachts Mermaids: Toxicity On Board - PART TWO
FOR PART ONE: https://youtu.be/WlY2emLMCMU We have all encountered toxic crew members, and complain about them, but do you know how to deal with them? Join former Chief Stew Georgia and learn how to manage toxic, irrational, and challenging people onboard. If you are ready to break free from these type of relationships or environments, tune in now! Need support? Click here https://www.yachtsm...
42m Sep 14, 2021
42m
The Balearic Yacht Show: Ventura Yachts
If you missed some of the great interviews that were had during The Balearic Yacht Show, not to worry, we will be bringing you a few of them here! Meet Matias Arguelles, Director of Ventura Yachts. "Ventura Yachts SL has been offering top class yachts and service since it’s inception in 2003. The company has a dedicated and professional team who look after all the different aspects of the bus...
7m Sep 13, 2021
7m
Crew Travel Updates for September 13th, 2021 with Lee Harris of Blue Marine Travel
This week, more on US Restrictions, paperwork for EU Citizens, news from Qantas and Emirates Airlines, Miami's new way to sniff out covid and of course Crew Questions. Send email to crewtravelupdates@gmail.com if you have crew questions BMT operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Contact us on blue@bluemarinetravel.com or +44 (0) 1279 661 000 For Lee Harris and daily travel...
20m Sep 13, 2021
20m
Superyacht Sales Round Up with Mimi Majendie of SYR, PRICE UNKOWN
New Build yachts took over this week's Sales round-up, with vessels from Heesen, Columbus and the Overmarine Group, each with their own unique style and design. Information on each luxury yacht, such as size, price, brand, and who brokered the sale are included! The round-up covers luxury motor yachts and sailing yachts from 24m upwards. The collaboration between SYR, the trusted recruitment ...
2m Sep 13, 2021
2m
Cannes Yachting Festival with Rebecca Whitlocke: Alasdair Milroy of Breaking the Mould Accounting
Today is the last day to head on down to Cannes Yachting Festival. YIR's guest host Rebecca Whitlocke had the privilege of sitting down with Alasdair Milroy of Breaking the Mould Accounting. Find out who Alasdair is, his back ground, what he can do for your business and where to find him in Cannes and after Cannes! To Contact Alasdair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/specialists-in-superyacht-fin...
12m Sep 12, 2021
12m
The Mess Mixologist: Dark & Stormy
A highball made of spicy ginger beer and rich Gosling's Black Seal dark rum, the drink allegedly got its name from an old sailor who compared the drink's murky hue to the color of storm clouds. It's an unproven legend, but the drink's connection to the joys and dangers of seafaring is well-established. @hmsspirits (https://www.instagram.com/hmsspirits/) @hmseventbars (https://www.instagram.com...
3m Sep 12, 2021
3m
Inside Sailtrek, SOC: Verena Lawaetz, Balenbouche Estate
We welcome back Verena Lawaetz from Balenbouche Estates. We find out what this past year has been like in St. Luci, what is happening now and what the future will bring. A pretty candid conversation about the Pandemic and how it is affecting people throughout the Caribbean. "The History of Balenbouche Estate begins with the first indigenous Amerindians, who came from Central America and lived ...
21m Sep 12, 2021
21m
Diversity in Yachting: Deckhand Sol Velasco
Sol Velasco is a seasoned deckhand and the first female Salvadorian deckhand in the yachting industry. Sol has been a deckhand for 7 years. Early in her career, she did attempt an interior position, and knew early on she belonged on deck. Luckily for Sol, she had a female Captain to take her under her wing, share her knowledge, and encourage her to continue on her deckhand journey. Sol enjoys...
48m Sep 12, 2021
48m
PYA Crew Spotlight: Captain Kelly Gordon
Every week the PYA brings us the story of one crew member in the Industry. Tune in to find out what got them into the industry, how Yachting has enriched their lives and a little advice if you are looking to take the plunge. This week meet Captain Kelly Gordon. From the farm in Indiana to Captain, she is living the dream. Tune in to hear her story. To contact Captain Gordon: https://www.linke...
13m Sep 08, 2021
13m
Rock the Boat: The new Hampton E590 Endurance!
Famous RIB manufacturer Zodiac has announced two new electrically-powered models, the eOpen 3.1 and eOpen 3.4 - both using Torqeedo outboard motors. Hampton Yachts has revealed a new explorer yacht - the E590 Endurance and it's a beautiful little ship. And finally, Supreme Boats has released two new towboats - the S220 and the S240 and we get the lowdown. I'm a specialist boating industry mark...
6m Sep 08, 2021
6m
The Wellbeing Project: Eran Buca A story of Inspiration
Eran inspires us - through having the right mindset you can achieve anything! Eran shares how he moved to Australia from Israel at a young age and made a life for himself with no formal education and limited English. As yachties transitioning land based is certainly not easy. It requires resilience an ability to innovate and think creatively on how you can best use your transferable skills. Era...
21m Sep 08, 2021
21m
For Cleaner Seas with Holly Manvell: Shipping Cars Under Sail with Wallenius Marine
With global shipping emissions equivalent to that of our aviation industries, it's clear that massive opportunities lie in cleaner, smarter innovations. In this first episode of the Clean Sailors podcast, host Holly is joined by Per Tunnell, COO of Wallenius Marine, to discuss the power of sails in modern-day shipping. They talk about harnessing wind for a cleaner planet, how globalisation has ...
29m Sep 07, 2021
29m
UNCENSORED with Yachts Mermaids: Toxicity On Board - PART ONE
We have all encountered toxic crew members, and complain about them, but do you know how to deal with them? Join former Chief Stew Georgia and learn how to manage toxic, irrational, and challenging people onboard. If you are ready to break free from these type of relationships or environments, tune in now! Need support? Click here https://www.yachtsmermaids.com/directory To contact Georgia, c...
15m Sep 07, 2021
15m
The Balearic Yacht Show: PINMAR
If you missed some of the great interviews that were had during The Balearic Yacht Show, not to worry, we will be bringing you a few of them here! Meet Captain Rupert Savage from PINMAR "We have been very active in adapting to the new demands of the market in becoming more efficient and preparing for the next few years of growth in servicing a superyacht fleet which continues to expand in bot...
9m Sep 06, 2021
9m
Crew Travel Updates for September 6th, 2021 with Lee Harris of Blue Marine Travel
This week, a brief update on New Zealand and the state of the lockdown, news out of Italy, Abu Dhabi, Australia and Russia. News for Turkish and Philippine Airlines as well as Delta Airlines. Lee announces the winner for Blue Marine Travel's photo competition! Links: Australia exemption request - http://www.travel-exemptions.homeaffairs.gov.au/ Andrea Lastin - photo competition winner https:/...
15m Sep 06, 2021
15m