90: BOAT Briefing: Why Sydney Harbour is the best waterway in the world
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, the team discuss the wonders of Sydney Harbour, and why so many superyacht owners own vineyards. We also talk treasure hunting, and a new boat show that has started in London. In the news this week is the launch of 88 metre Project X by Golden Yachts, the first sighting of the future Feadship flagship, Project 821, and a new hybrid catamaran design by Si...
34m Apr 22, 2022
34m
89: The Big BOAT Interview: Bengt & Philip Mortstedt
This week we sit down with the owner of the 34m Benetti Star of the Sea, who tells the fascinating story of how he tracked down this beauty on the other side of the world before bringing her to the Grenadines where she now resides at Bequia Beach Hotel. Mortstet and his family have established one of the Caribbean’s coolest hotels, a project that the whole family is involved with. They talk ab...
39m Apr 19, 2022
39m
88: BOAT Briefing: Could this be the strongest year for brokerage sales ever?
In this week’s episode, the team looks at brokerage sales in Q1 of this year compared to previous years, and discusses some of 2022’s most expensive listings. They also shine a spotlight on the trend for standout superyacht lighting, and run through this week’s headlines – including a new fully custom 42.5m Feadship named Callisto, a 65m ice class explorer that looks like a classic yacht, desig...
32m Apr 14, 2022
32m
87: The Big BOAT Interview: Richard A Sykes
This week we sit down with the owner of the 33m Benetti Odyssey III. As well as refitting this 1967 beauty, Sykes has also been involved with the multi-million pound restoration of Grantley Hall, a 1600s countryside mansion that’s now one of Britain’s leading luxury hotels, which he bought together with his mother Valeria.  Sykes talks about the small changes that have made a big difference hi...
48m Apr 11, 2022
48m
86: BOAT Briefing: Two fascinating refits to have on your radar
In this week’s BOAT Briefing US Editor Cecile Gauert joins the show and shares her thoughts after the dust has settled on a hectic Palm Beach Boat Show, including some exclusive insight on two intriguing refit projects. Meanwhile, Sophia has just returned from the world premiere of the Amels 80 in Amsterdam and a trip to the Yacht Club de Monaco. The news covers Project Blue’s sea trials, Itali...
31m Apr 07, 2022
31m
85: The Big BOAT Interview: Lars Windhorst
This week we sit down with the owner of 74 metre superyacht Global, who is also the new owner of the Nobiskrug shipyard in northern Germany. Just 45, Lars was once hailed as the “German Bill Gates” before losing it all in the Dotcom bubble. He founded his investment company Tennor in 2004 and has since built it into a global enterprise. Lars talks about the highs and lows of his career, includi...
35m Apr 06, 2022
35m
84: BOAT Briefing: Which hot superyachts are on the market now?
In this week’s episode of BOAT Briefing, Stewart reports back from both the St Barths Bucket and the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and chat turns to amazing superyachts that are currently on the market: including the incredibly well-travelled Dorothea III. The news covers the recent arrest of the 58m Phi in London; the announcement that Barcelona has been named as host of 37th America’s ...
37m Apr 01, 2022
37m
83: The Big BOAT Interview: Alex Jimenez (aka The Yacht Guy)
Anyone who has an Instagram account and is even remotely familiar with yachting will have heard of The Yacht Guy – you probably follow him. The man behind the account is New York native Alex Jimenez, who went from sleeping in his truck to staying on superyachts. Hear how Alex got his start, what it was like becoming the world’s biggest yachting influencer, and how he thinks social media has cha...
39m Mar 14, 2022
39m
82: BOAT Briefing: The superyacht industry rallies in support of refugees
In this week’s episode of BOAT Briefing, we discuss how companies in the superyacht industry are rallying in support of Ukrainian refugees, and further examine how the sector is responding to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. In the news this week is a $95 million NFT superyacht, the arrival in Falmouth of the classic 58 metre explorer yacht Seawolf, which is set to undergo an extensive refit, and...
23m Mar 11, 2022
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81: The Big BOAT Interview: Captain Malcolm Jacotine
This week we sit down with Captain Malcolm Jacotine, who has more than thirty years’ experience at the helm of some of the world’s largest yachts. Alongside his consultancy Three Sixty Marine, he is a passionate advocate for sustainability in yachting and has created Superyacht2030.com in an effort to cast a light on some of the challenges the industry is facing. In this interview we talk about...
35m Mar 07, 2022
35m
80: BOAT Briefing: How is the war in Ukraine impacting the industry?
After a week that has put superyachts under intense scrutiny the team reflect on what some of the implications are and how they might be felt across the industry. In lighter discussions the team chat about of Denison Yachting’s acquisition, Sophia’s upcoming trip to the Dubai International Boat Show and Stewart’s pilgrimage to Florida for the best fried chicken. In news the team cover the launc...
30m Mar 03, 2022
30m
79: The Big BOAT Interview: Terry Hutchinson
A lifelong sailor with multiple accolades, Terry Hutchinson is once again embarking on a quest to bring the America's Cup back home with American Magic and the New York Yacht Club. We caught up with him from his home in Maryland where he lives, surprisingly enough, on a farm. He brings us to speed with the recently inked agreement with the New York Yacht Club, American Magic's long-term vision,...
27m Feb 28, 2022
27m
78: BOAT Briefing: Why superyacht buyers are getting younger
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we consider the impacts of the Ukraine crisis on the superyacht sector, talk about Oman as a superyacht destination and discover why brokerage clients are suddenly getting a lot younger. While Charlotte has been touring the Gulf, Stewart has been in Cornwall seeing Pendennis and Princess, and sneaks on board the 1931 classic Marala. In the news, we discu...
33m Feb 25, 2022
33m
77: The Big BOAT Interview: Jouin Manku
A design chat with the creators behind Jouin Manku. From restaurants to luxurious retail spaces for clients such as Van Cleef & Arpels and hotels to a public space on a cruise ship and now a yacht, the acclaimed Paris-based design firm Jouin Manku has an extraordinary and diverse portfolio. Co-creators Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku share their views on design, discuss their childlike wonder an...
48m Feb 21, 2022
48m
76: BOAT Briefing: The latest from the Miami International Boat Show
With the Miami International Boat Show in full swing BOAT International’s US Editor, Cecile Gauert, joins the podcast. She shares her thoughts and news from the show, including the hype surrounding the possibility of a yachting metaverse. In the news the team talk about the delivery of 74m Amels Avanti, Damen Yachting’s new 53m support vessel and the sale of a third 80m Bilgin 263. This week’s ...
29m Feb 18, 2022
29m
75: The Big BOAT Interview: Bob Denison, President of Denison Yachting
This week we sit down with Bob Denison, president of the eponymous yacht brokerage company. The Denison name is synonymous with superyachting. Bob's grandfather, Frank, founded Broward Marine in 1948 and went on to build some of the 20th century's best loved yachts. In 2002, Bob took over Denison Yacht Sales and built the company into one of the world's most dynamic brokerage houses, which sold...
34m Feb 14, 2022
34m
74: BOAT Briefing: A tribute to a legend of the industry
In this week’s podcast the team pay tribute to charter and brokerage editor Malcolm Maclean, who passed away this week having worked for BOAT for more than 30 years.  They share memories and condolences that have been sent in from across the superyacht community. In the news they talk about Perini Navi’s return to operation, Oceanco Infinity’s sea trials and the new SeaXplorer 60. The data sto...
35m Feb 11, 2022
35m
73: The Big BOAT Interview: Captain Brendan O'Shannassy
This week we speak to superyacht captain Brendan O'Shannassy, who has taken charge of some of the world's most significant and important yachts for over 20 years. Ahead of the launch of his new book, Superyacht Captain: Life and Leadership in the World’s Most Incredible Industry, he shares the story of how he climbed the ranks from a last-minute appointment as an inexperienced deckhand, and the...
47m Feb 07, 2022
47m
72: BOAT Briefing: Are yards big enough to build the superyachts of the future?
With the news that the Koningshaven bridge in Rotterdam is set to be dismantled to allow Oceanco's 127 metre sailing yacht project dominating the headlines this week, the team discuss how yards might have to adapt further as superyachts get bigger. They also talk about Sanlorenzo’s bid to get the first 50 metre using fuel cell technology on the water, the sale of Tankoa Yacht’s first T55 Sporti...
27m Feb 04, 2022
27m
71: The Big BOAT Interview: Jamie Edmiston, CEO of Edmiston
In this week's interview, Jamie Edmiston sits down with Stewart Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, to discuss the wild ride the superyacht business has been on in the last two years, how he initially resisted joining the family business, and why he's so excited about the potential of the wonder material graphene. Edmiston is a world-renowned brokerage firm established in 1996 by Jamie's father, Nick, w...
43m Jan 31, 2022
43m
70: BOAT Briefing: Will this be the best season for charter bookings yet?
In this week’s episode, the team takes a look at an EU-related VAT rule, that’s leading to an increase in superyachts in London. They speculate on if 2022 will be the bumper charter year that’s projected, and share insights on a new trend for long-term bookings, as well as details on a few hot boats to the market.  In the news, they take a look at the 62m Nobiskrug yacht Project 794; the Balti...
36m Jan 28, 2022
36m
69: The Big BOAT Interview: Shirish Saraf, owner of Kalizma
In the first of our Big BOAT Interviews, we speak to Shirish Saraf, owner of the 46-metre classic yacht Kalizma. Formerly owned by Richard Burton, and having hosted stars including Clint Eastwood and Prince Phillip on board, the boat underwent a significant refit throughout the pandemic and is now available to charter. Saraf shares the story of how he bought her, what state she was in, and desc...
30m Jan 24, 2022
30m
68: BOAT Briefing: The biggest, cheapest boats money can buy
On this week's BOAT Briefing, the team hunt down some amazing deals on the brokerage market, and reveal some big news about the World Superyacht Awards, which are coming to London in May. In the news this week, we discuss Feadship's launch of the 71 metre Juice, a new order for a 65 metre for Royal Hakvoort and the launch of 62 metre Rio by CRN in Ancona. For the data story, we go yacht spottin...
35m Jan 21, 2022
35m
67: BOAT Briefing: Would you buy a superyacht at auction?
In this week's episode, the team look at price rises on the brokerage market, and pick up on a couple of yachts for sale currently that could go for more than their owners originally bought them for. There's speculation on who will be brave enough to snap up the partially built 45m Bella T over in South Africa, in an auction that's due to take place on Microsoft Teams, and tales of another bold...
34m Jan 14, 2022
34m
66: BOAT Briefing: What it's like to dive to the deepest point in the ocean
This week we catch up with adventurer and superyacht owner Victor Vescovo, who has dived deeper than any other human being. We also discuss the boats that rang in New Year's Eve in St Barths, why watching Below Deck saved Christmas, and the final, and quite incredible, number of brokerage transactions recorded in 2021. In this week's news, meanwhile, we cover The Italian Sea Group's acquisition...
1hr 9m Jan 07, 2022
1hr 9m
65: BOAT Briefing: How to kit your superyacht out for adventure
With the team still on holiday in this week’s podcast we bring you the “Kitted out for adventure” panel from the Explorer Yacht Summit. To debate what is the essential kit to have on board and how the current trend for more toys and equipment is impacting design, BOAT’s Sophia Wilson was joined by Enrique Tintore, SeaXplorer design manager at Damen Yachting, experienced expedition captain Tom H...
36m Dec 24, 2021
36m
65: BOAT Briefing - How can superyachts explore more sustainably?
How can superyachts explore more sustainably? With the team away for the holidays there is the opportunity to catch up on the highly topical “Leave no trace” panel from this year’s Explorer Yacht Summit. BOAT’s Sophia Wilson was joined on stage by Ashley Perrin, owner of Antarctic Ice Pilot, Mark Duncan, director of marketing and business development at Fraser Yachts, founder of Three Sixty Ma...
33m Dec 23, 2021
33m
64: BOAT Briefing - The biggest stories - and best boats - of 2021
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we look back at some of the yachting highlights from 2021, and look ahead to some of the most exciting launches of 2022. We also cover the week's biggest news stories, including the sad yacht fire in Newport, RI that destroyed two yachts, and the announcement that Alinghi and Red Bull have teamed up to launch a new challenge for the America's Cup. The da...
43m Dec 17, 2021
43m
63: BOAT Briefing - how healthy is the superyacht business?
In this week's BOAT Briefing, we take a deep dive into the Global Order Book, which is our annual survey of the superyacht industry, counting all superyachts in build or on order around the world. We also discuss the growing trend of electric tenders, the auction of giant 120 metre Project Y910, and hear about some outrageous superyacht guest requests. This week's interviewee is legendary super...
1hr 12m Dec 10, 2021
1hr 12m
62: BOAT Briefing – Landing spaceships on superyachts
In this week’s episode, the team discuss which items are top of their Christmas list, and give a run down of the six superyachts currently moored in London. They ask whether superyachts and space travel can ever go hand in hand, and if buying your next boat with cryptocurrency is a wise idea or not.  There’s speculation on whether the ten-year-old Dream Symphony may finally be about to find an...
1hr 2m Dec 03, 2021
1hr 2m
61: BOAT Briefing - This year's biggest new boats, and what's in store for 2022
In this week’s BOAT Briefing the team catch up the latest superyachts to be spotted in London, look ahead to the biggest deliveries of 2022 and debate their favourite Tim Heywood designed superyacht. They also catch up on the latest news including 126 metre Octopus’ charter schedule, Heesen’s new flagship Galactica and Lady Lene’s interiors. This week’s interview is with Neil Emmott and Dudley ...
1hr 10m Nov 26, 2021
1hr 10m
60: BOAT Briefing - "The superyacht industry has never had it so good"
In this week's BOAT Briefing, we discuss some key learnings from the recent Explorer Yachts Summit and bring you our impressions of METS in Amsterdam. In the news is Lurssen's recent delivery of the 55 metre Moon Sand, the Feadship explorer Shinkai, which has been spotted on sea trials, and some big brokerage deals. Our data story concerns Dutch superyacht production and we reveal some key insi...
57m Nov 19, 2021
57m
59: BOAT Briefing - David Yarrow on photographing big game – and supermodels
In this week's podcast, we sit down with world famous photographer (and favourite of superyacht owners), David Yarrow. We also look forward to a talk by Artefact owner Mike Lazaridis at the upcoming Superyacht Design Festival, and discuss some of the boats entering this year's Top 101 list. We also get some great news from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and rundown the top five largest explorer ...
55m Nov 05, 2021
55m
58: BOAT Briefing - Why do people buy superyachts?
Editor-in-chief Stewart Campbell speaks to Dr Phil Klaus and Dr Annalisa Tarquini from the University of Monaco, who have undertaken the first ever academic study of the study into the superyacht owner experience. Meanwhile the team also discuss the standout superyachts at FLIBS and the challenges facing young designers entering the industry. They also catch up on the latest news from the Peri...
1hr 16m Oct 29, 2021
1hr 16m
57: BOAT Briefing - Is the Red Sea ripe for a superyacht invasion?
In this week’s BOAT Briefing, the team discuss the yacht that Richard Burton bought Elizabeth Taylor, Kalizmah, and her exciting new refit; editor Stewart Campbell reports back following a recent trip to Saudi Arabia; and travel editor Georgia Boscawen interviews Martin Enckell, one of the co-founders of Nansen Polar Expeditions, who she joined onboard the 72 metre expedition vessel Nansen Expl...
56m Oct 22, 2021
56m
56: BOAT Briefing – How do you encourage more women captains on board?
In this episode of BOAT Briefing the team discuss architect Renzo Piano's latest yacht design, MY Zattera, consider the future of the yacht-office hybrid, and catch up on the latest yachts being used in The Crown. They also discuss Benetti’s latest launch Lucky Wave, Rosetti's Emocean, and an eye-catching sailing yacht concept from DynaRig. The interview is with Captain Kelly Gordon of 32 metre...
59m Oct 15, 2021
59m
55: BOAT Briefing: Crazy superyacht concepts – for or against?
BOAT Briefing: Crazy superyacht concepts – for or against? In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we discuss some of the exciting speakers at the upcoming Explorer Yachts Summit and Life Under Sail events and debate the value of crazy superyacht concepts. News this week focusses around the launch of Oceanco's giant new 117 metre superyacht Y719, and Feadship's new custom explorer Shinkai. We...
59m Oct 08, 2021
59m
54: BOAT Briefing: The biggest stories from the Monaco Yacht Show!
In this week's BOAT Briefing, the team reflect on the Monaco Yacht Show and bring you some of their personal highlights, as well as all the biggest stories from the event and beyond, including news that Turquoise Yachts will build Turkey's biggest ever superyacht, Lurssen's new order for a 103 metre, details on the upcoming auction of a 120 metre yacht, and the latest on Perini Navi. We also de...
33m Oct 01, 2021
33m
53: BOAT Briefing: Can Beyonce get away with wearing high heels on teak (and other important topics)?
In this week’s episode of BOAT Briefing the team build up for the Monaco Yacht Show and delve into the best yachts that will be on display. They also discuss the latest news on private residential yacht projects Njord and Somnio, consider IJE’s place in the most expensive yachts on the market and debate Beyoncé’s on-board footwear etiquette. This week’s data story focuses on superyacht producti...
52m Sep 17, 2021
52m
52: BOAT Briefing: With the owners of 39.6 metre charter sensation All Inn
In this week’s BOAT Briefing the team catch up after a busy week at the World Superyacht Awards and the Cannes Yachting Festival. They discuss the standout yachts in Cannes, including the divisive Wally Why200, and ponder what should be the greeting etiquette at yacht shows post COVID. In the headlines; Sanlorenzo partners with Siemens in green push, the devastating fire on board 35m Siempre an...
55m Sep 10, 2021
55m
51: BOAT Briefing: Exploring the world's most extreme waters with the owner-operator of superyacht Grey Wolf
Would you buy a functional powerboat? Owner Peter Watson shares tales of his adventures onboard Grey Wolf On this week’s BOAT Briefing, the team discuss the new series of Netflix’s The Crown, complete with Royal Yacht Britannia, and share top tips on how to get your refit done faster and smoother. There’s news of Freire’s new 105m expedition yacht, designed inside and out by Bannenberg & Rowel...
45m Sep 02, 2021
45m
50: BOAT Briefing: What was it like restoring the classic 32m Sea Breeze III? Owners Simon Greenwood and Charlotte Devereux share their story.
What was it like restoring the classic 32m Sea Breeze III? Owners Simon Greenwood and Charlotte Devereux share their story. It’s the 50th BOAT Briefing since the podcast launched, so in this week’s episode the team reflect on some of their favourite highlights so far. In the news, there’s details of Espen Øino’s new 79.5m Silver Edge; official details of the Nobiskrug shipyard takeover; and an...
58m Aug 27, 2021
58m
49: BOAT Briefing: What it's like to pilot a superyacht in the Antarctic
In this week’s BOAT Briefing the team discuss top yachting cities – from Hong Kong to Miami – and a sudden owner boom in Australia. They ponder which vessels might suit Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher, who also recently expressed an interest in hitting the water himself, with a fitting name: Mega Mega White Thing.  In the headlines, there’s news of a new 44.1m sailing catamaran by Wider and Pajo...
48m Aug 20, 2021
48m
48: Episode 48 - BOAT Briefing with Jennifer Jencks and Steve Monk about crowdsourced bathymetry
In this week's BOAT Briefing, we discuss the sale of 126 metre explorer yacht Octopus, the grounding of the sailing yacht Malizia and the upcoming World Superyacht Awards in Monaco. We also learn about the dire state of depth information available to mariners around the globe - and why in some cases yachts are relying on data gathered by Captain Cook.  To know more, don't miss this week's fasci...
59m Aug 13, 2021
59m
47: Episode 47 - BOAT Briefing with Alistair Reid, captain of the groundbreaking 77m Damen La Datcha
In this week’s podcast the team discuss the glamorous and tragic stories of Hollywood’s most famous yachts. We also cover Royal Huisman’s cool blue motor yacht, Project Phi, the latest from the Monaco Yacht Show and exclusively reveal the latest sales figures in a spectacular year for superyacht brokerage. Finally, we sit down with Alistair Reid, captain of the groundbreaking 77m Damen La Datch...
45m Aug 06, 2021
45m
46: Episode 46 - BOAT Briefing with the creative directors of Dutch design studio Vripack, Bart Bouwhuis and Marnix Hoekstra
In this week’s podcast the team discuss how to snare yourself a super crew, from red flags during the interview process, to time off for training, and boats whose name has been dragged through the mud. They also discuss Sunreef’s exciting new 30.48m catamaran, the Sunreef 100 Eco; Benetti’s new 65.4m Triumph, designed by Giorgio Cassetta; and Heesen’s new 57m Akira, which begins construction th...
49m Jul 16, 2021
49m
45: Episode 45 - BOAT Briefing with Artefact's captain Aaron Clark
Episode 45 - BOAT Briefing with Artefact's captain Aaron Clark This week's podcast is all about winners. We announce the results of the inaugural World Cup of Superyachts, which crowned Eclipse as a winner among 16 of the world's most iconic yachts. Plus, we take a closer look at all of the 2021 BOAT Design & Innovation Award winners, and speak to captain Aaron Clark of 80m Nobiskrug superyach...
1hr 3m Jul 09, 2021
1hr 3m
44: Episode 44 - BOAT Briefing with Jill Hinckley, of the legendary Hinckley boatbuilding family
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we reveal the first-round winners of the inaugural World Cup of Superyachts! Discover whether classic beauty Nahlin pipped rugged explorer Ulysses, or Kingdom 5KR – formerly owned by Donald Trump – knocked out David Geffen’s ex-yacht Pelorus, plus many more. We sit down with Jill Hinckley, of the legendary Hinckley boatbuilding family in Maine – who is a...
51m Jul 02, 2021
51m
43: Episode 43 - BOAT Briefing with Damen Yachting managing director Rose Damen
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we conduct the live draw for the inaugural World Cup of Superyachts! Find out who has been matched against who in this eagerly awaited tournament. We also sit down with Damen Yachting managing director Rose Damen to talk custom yachting, Limited Editions, and why she spent 10 years away from the family business. In news, we cover the launch of Lurssen's ...
48m Jun 25, 2021
48m
42: Episode 42 - BOAT Briefing with Tresno Seery, CEO of Silolona Sojourns
In this week’s BOAT Briefing we are joined by Tresno Seery, CEO of Silolona Sojourns, who is at the forefront of developing the phinisi charter market in Indonesia. We also discuss Saddam Hussein's duvet, Terry Hutchinson's gripping account of American Magic's capsize during the Prada Cup earlier this year, and talk through all the big stories from the week, including the news that The Italian ...
35m Jun 18, 2021
35m