Girls On Deck: From Deck To Captain | The Wellbeing Project
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 formal yachting background, Marlies built her career step by step, earning her Yachtmaster, gaining sea time, working her way through the ranks, and eventually becoming a Superyacht Captain with a Master 3000. But the ...
20m May 29
20m
From Commercial Ships to 90m Superyacht Captain | On The Bridge
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, Captain of a 90-metre superyacht, about his journey from commercial shipping to large yacht command, and the leadership lessons that shaped the captain he is today. Chris began his maritime career as a cadet at Warsash in 2...
19m May 29
19m
No Quick Fix: Healing, Longevity & The Inner Work | Self Care
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 quick fixes, surface-level wellness, and the latest trends in longevity technology. Geraldine discusses peptides, exosomes, stem cells, personalised infusions, infrared therapy, cold plunges, and performance-focused healt...
10m May 28
10m
Class Made Simple: Yacht Surveys, Safety & RINA | Captain’s Chat
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 episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Davide Di Biasi of RINA for a practical conversation about yacht class, surveys, compliance, safety standards, digital tools, and why classification societies sh...
44m May 28
44m
Stena Line Leadership: Margareta Jensen Dickson on Inclusion | Women in Maritime
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, career growth, and what it means to help change a traditional industry from the inside. Margareta’s career did not begin in maritime. Her path moved through finance, HR, hospitality, retail, aviation, and organisational tr...
30m May 27
30m
Yacht Crew Money Mistakes and the Wealth Window Most People Waste | Rich AF
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 episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar speaks with Dr. Pieter de Villiers of Money Marx about what really happens when high income meets low structure, lifestyle inflation, bad habits, and the financial chaos that can come...
36m May 26
36m
Be True To You: Honesty, Burnout & Real Self-Care | Self Care
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 why being real with yourself is one of the deepest forms of self-care. Drawing from the yogic principle of Satya, Geraldine reflects on what it means to stop betraying yourself, especially when your body, intuition, and ...
11m May 22
11m
Yacht Crew Life, Superyacht Deck Careers & Leading From The Deck | Captain’s Chat
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 discipline, adaptability, resilience, and the ability to stay grounded while living and working at sea. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Eleisha Mealing, better known on Instagram as @Eleis...
27m May 21
27m
Yacht Refit in America: Planning, Costs & Confidence | American Refit
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 Project Solutions, leads a direct conversation on the real state of yacht refit in America and what the industry needs to do to rebuild confidence, improve predictability, and deliver stronger outcomes for owners, captai...
19m May 19
19m
From Cadet to Crew: UKSA, Dockwalking & Building a Yacht Career | The Crew Car
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, Captain James Battey speaks with Charlie Streeten, a recent UKSA cadetship graduate, about what it really looks like to take the first steps into the yachting industry. Charlie shares how his early experience in a boaty...
24m May 18
24m
Yacht Crew, SeaKeepers & Ocean Conservation | On The Bridge
🌊 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 Gill Rodrigues, Director International Relations at The International SeaKeepers Society, about how private yachts, captains, crew, owners, and the wider superyacht industry can support ocean conservation, marine researc...
19m May 15
19m
Yacht Crew Rights: NDAs, Crime Reporting and Legal Protection | Forward Watch
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 with Benjamin Maltby of Keystone Law about one of the most misunderstood legal issues in the superyacht industry: NDAs and crew rights. NDAs have a legitimate purpose. They can protect owner privacy, itineraries, comm...
39m May 15
39m
The Wake-Up Call: Radical Self-Care & Burnout Recovery | Self Care
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 health scare that became a turning point in her life. After discovering a tennis ball-sized tumor in her breast, Geraldine was forced to confront more than a physical diagnosis. Although the tumor was benign, the exper...
18m May 14
18m
Yacht Broker Trust, Yacht Sales & Client Relationships | Captain’s Chat
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 Liam Devlin speaks with Elvis Sipe of HMY Yacht Sales about what really matters in yacht sales, from understanding a buyer’s lifestyle to asking better questions, delivering bad news early, and supporting clients long ...
24m May 14
24m
Legal Protection After Accidents at Sea | UNCENSORED Part 3
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 legal protection after accidents, deaths, suicide, serious injuries, and unsafe situations at sea. This final episode focuses on when crew members or families should contact a lawyer, why early legal advice matters, an...
36m May 13
36m
Before Below Deck: Captain Kerry on Healing, Purpose & Leadership | Yachting USA
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 Thomas for a rare and deeply honest conversation about the career, discipline, setbacks, healing, and leadership journey that shaped him long before television entered the picture. Kerry traces his path from parasailing b...
33m May 10
33m
Strait of Hormuz: Seafarers, Ship Safety and the Human Cost of Conflict | Sea Views
🌊 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, Deputy Director of CHIRP Maritime, with guests Capt. Samarth Sinha and Dr Rachel Glynn-Williams for a powerful and necessary conversation about the reality facing crews in conflict zones, including the Strait of Hormuz. This...
43m May 08
43m
Liminal Space, Family Patterns & Personal Growth | Self Care
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 space, family patterns, trauma healing, and the emotional reality of becoming someone you can no longer turn back from. Drawing from her own experience growing up in a Chinese Peranakan and German family, losing her fath...
11m May 08
11m
Yacht AI Management, Bridge Logs & Crew Admin | Yacht Multiworks | Captain’s Chat
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 Devlin speaks with Andrew Edwards of Yacht Multiworks about AI yacht management, bridge logs, crew admin, hours of rest, invoice scanning, checklists, supplier searches, smart handovers, and the practical ways digital ...
36m May 07
36m
Yacht Footwear, Sustainability & Marine Performance with Alan Guyan | The Bridge
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 of made+, at the Palm Beach International Boat Show about yacht footwear, sustainable materials, domestic manufacturing, marine performance, and why practical design matters around docks, decks, and yachts. Based in An...
27m May 06
27m
Yacht Crew Safety, Panic Buttons & All Safe Yachting | The Crew Car
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 Yacht Workers Council, speaks with Devlin Cathey, Founder of All Safe Yachting, about practical systems designed to help protect yacht crew onboard and ashore. After years in the industry as a yacht chef, Devlin saw th...
20m May 04
20m
Coral Vita Is Scaling Coral Restoration and Reef Recovery | The Blue Economy
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, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Sam Teicher, Co-Founder of Coral Vita, to explore how coral restoration is moving from traditional conservation work into a scalable blue econ...
46m May 01
46m
No Training. Real Risk: Sexual Assault Response at Sea | The Wellbeing Project
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 Project, Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Chris O’Flaherty of The Nautical Institute about a serious gap in maritime regulation, onboard leadership, and crew safety. Recent STCW amendments now include harassment ...
42m May 01
42m
Inherited Wealth, Neurodivergence & Family Pressure | Self Care
What happens when inherited wealth, family legacy, pressure, and neurodivergence collide? In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine speaks with Octavian Sigismund Maria Gotthard Graf Pilati von Thassul zu Daxberg about aristocratic family history, inherited responsibility, family business crisis, neurodivergence, and the personal cost of carrying pressure from a young age. ...
36m May 01
36m
Yacht Crew Sea Time, Digital Logs and Career Progression | Captain’s Chat
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 speaks with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service, about how DSS is helping yacht crew, captains, and vessels manage sea time, verification, reports, and career progression more efficiently. This is a practical co...
40m Apr 30
40m
Yachting Business: Yacht Detailing, Captain Trust & Reputation | The Bridge
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, to break down how a yacht detailing business can grow entirely through captain relationships and word-of-mouth in the global yachting industry. From starting as a certified technician to building a respected name acr...
13m Apr 29
13m
Yachting Giving Back and Real Impact in Ghana | Rich AF
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 Yachting Investor) sits down with Thomas Hearn, Co-Founder and Chairman of Home Ghana, to talk through how a short volunteer trip turned into building schools, supporting education, and creating long-term opportunities in G...
19m Apr 28
19m
Yacht Crew Safety, Leadership Failures & 1600 Reported Incidents | The Crew Car
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 this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, is joined by Cherise Reedman, Founder of Yacht Pearls of Wisdom and host of Superyacht Laundry, to examine the reality of crew saf...
51m Apr 28
51m
Yachting Business Secrets: Capital, Visibility & Growth Explained | Yachting USA
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, sits down with Rhonda Klch, Managing Partner at EquityFirst, to explore how entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies can position themselves for real financial growth. Filmed at the Global Superyacht Forum Miami...
32m Apr 26
32m
Yacht VAT, Ownership & Charter Structures Explained | Maritime Legal
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 this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dylan D’Agostino, Managing Director of Q Global Accounting Ltd, to break down how yacht ownership, VAT, and charter...
23m Apr 25
23m
South Africa’s First Female Master Mariner: Captain Antoinette Keller | Women in Maritime
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 Captain Antoinette Keller, Principal Officer at the South African Maritime Safety Authority in Cape Town. With over 30 years of experience, Antoinette shares her journey from cadet to senior leadership, navigating male-d...
51m Apr 24
51m
Self Care: Outgrowing Your Old Self | Identity, Change & Personal Growth
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 what happens when you evolve beyond your old identity and why going back is not an option. Reflecting on her journey while writing and reshaping her book, Geraldine shares how personal growth can create distance betwe...
6m Apr 24
6m
Superyacht Leadership, Navigation & Crew Dynamics with Alicia Store | Captain’s Chat
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 Devlin speaks with Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm ltd (https://www.dsnmltd.com/) and host of On The Bridge, about the realities behind modern superyacht operations. From supporting over 700 vessels globa...
54m Apr 23
54m
Yacht Crew Travel Reality, AI and Global Logistics | Rich AF
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 down with Tim Davey, Founder and Managing Director of Global Marine Travel, to unpack what really sits behind something as simple as getting crew from one place to another. In yachting, it is never simple. Plans shift wit...
14m Apr 21
14m
Yacht Stew Standards, Crew Reality and Service Psychology with Aurore Picard | The Crew Car
What does it really take to deliver seven-star service in yachting? In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey from the Yacht Workers Council speaks with Aurore Picard, Chief Stewardess and author of The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew, about the reality behind yacht interior work and the standards that define the profession. From starting as a stew cook to rising to Chief Stewarde...
33m Apr 20
33m
Superyacht Design: Architecture, Innovation and the Future of Yacht Living | Yachting USA
What defines truly exceptional superyacht design, and how does architecture shape the way yachts are lived in, not just admired? In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Luiz De Basto, Architect and Yacht Designer at De Basto Designs, to explore the thinking behind modern superyacht design. Recorded at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, this conversation reflects both ind...
39m Apr 19
39m
Superyacht Brokerage & AI Innovation | 365 Yachts Founder Shelly Melcher | The Bridge
There is a shift happening in yacht brokerage, and it is already underway. In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Shelly Melcher, founder and CEO of 365 Yachts, to explore how technology, collaboration, and new thinking are reshaping the superyacht brokerage landscape. Shelly shares her journey into the yachting industry, the moment she identified...
23m Apr 17
23m
Nuclear Shipping Explained: Maritime Reactors, Safety Risks & the Future of Global Shipping | Sea Views
Can nuclear power transform global shipping, or does the risk outweigh the reward? In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Martin King, Nuclear Systems Manager, and Paul Roberts, Senior Engineer at Naval Solutions Ltd, to unpack one of the most complex and debated topics in modern maritime: nuclear propulsion. Drawing on decades of experience in submar...
40m Apr 17
40m
Mental Health, Trauma & Breaking Patterns | Self-Worth & Trauma Recovery
Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, relationships, health, and the patterns we repeat until they are consciously addressed. In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal reflection on her upcoming book Moments That Matter: A Journey of Healing, Remembering, and Unbecoming, and the lived experiences that led her to understand how trauma embeds itself ...
13m Apr 16
13m
Superyacht AI, Crew Knowledge & Operations with Onno Ebbens | Captain’s Chat
Superyacht operations depend on precision, but too often decisions are made using unverified information. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Onno Ebbens, Founder of Ask TheBridge, to explore how validated, industry specific knowledge can transform decision making across the yachting sector. Filmed at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, this conver...
33m Apr 16
33m
Yachting Crew Crisis: Why Yacht Leadership Failure Is Driving Crew Turnover | Forward Watch
The yachting industry is losing crew, and the problem is not recruitment. It is leadership. In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Luis Chagas, a Master 3000 with 18 years of experience in the superyacht industry, about the growing crew crisis in yachting and why leadership failure is driving turnover across yachts worldwide. This conversation goes directly into t...
35m Apr 15
35m
Yacht Crew Injury at Sea: Legal Rights, Medical Care and Liability Explained | UNCENSORED Part 2
Accidents at sea are not rare. What is rare is crew fully understanding what happens next. In Part 2 of this three-part UNCENSORED maritime legal series, host Marién Sarriera sits down with maritime lawyer and former officer Adria Notari to break down the legal realities of injury on board and what crew must do to protect themselves from the moment something goes wrong. From immediate medical...
36m Apr 15
36m
Yachting Careers: Superyacht Brokerage Reality and Life After Yachting | Rich AF
Superyacht brokerage is not what yacht crew think it is.  And life after yachting is where most people get caught out. In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with yacht broker Antonio Palazuelos Archdale of FGI Yachts to break down the reality of transitioning from yacht crew to land-based careers in the yachting industry. From entering yacht brokerage wit...
25m Apr 14
25m
Superyacht Innovation and Refit Strategy at Royal Huisman and Huisfit | Yachting USA
What defines real superyacht innovation after more than 140 years of yacht building? In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas sits down with Anders Pehrson, Commercial Director of Huisfit, and Jurjen van ’t Verlaat, Marketing & Communications at Royal Huisman, Huisfit and Rondal. Royal Huisman is one of the most respected names in superyacht construction, known for precision engineering, ...
27m Apr 12
27m
Trauma, Self Worth & Repeating Patterns in Life and Health | Self Care
Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, influences decisions, and drives the patterns people continue to repeat in relationships, health, and life. In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal and grounded perspective on trauma, self-worth, and the cycles that continue until they are consciously addressed. Drawing from her own experiences with illn...
11m Apr 10
11m
Superyacht Refit Strategy and Yacht Operations with Maria Schoenheit | Captain’s Chat
Superyacht refits do not fail in the shipyard. They fail in planning, communication, and execution long before a vessel arrives. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner and Director of Operations at Maritime Project Solutions, about the real challenges behind superyacht refit projects and yacht operations. Filmed at the Palm Beach Inte...
27m Apr 09
27m
Superyacht Forum Miami: Industry Strategy, Investment & Global Influence in Yachting
What is the Global Superyacht Forum Miami and why is it positioning itself as one of the most important new events in the superyacht industry? In this episode of Yachting USA, the focus is entirely on the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, a high-level industry forum designed for owners, family offices, investors, and senior decision-makers shaping the future of yachting. This is not a yacht show...
11m Apr 07
11m
Superyacht Chef Reality, Crew Life and Galley Pressure | Rebecca Yewdall | The Crew Car
Life as a superyacht chef is often seen as glamorous, but the reality behind the galley tells a very different story. In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with superyacht chef Rebecca Yewdall about the true demands of working across the global yachting industry, from stepping into last-minute roles and managing high-pressure galley...
23m Apr 06
23m
Superyacht Sponsorship, Yacht Careers & Business Strategy | Morgan Sandoval | Yachting USA
What does it actually take to build a career and business inside the superyacht industry? In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas speaks with Morgan Sandoval, Founder of Morganized and Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships for the Global Superyacht Forum Miami. Morgan’s pathway into yachting reflects the reality of how many careers in this industry are built. From corporate roles in Ne...
35m Apr 05
35m
Port Everglades Blue Economy Growth Driving Maritime Trade and Innovation
Port Everglades is one of the most powerful maritime and economic engines in the United States, driving billions in trade, energy distribution, and cruise activity while shaping the future of the global blue economy. In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, sits down with Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Por...
36m Apr 03
36m