BOAT Briefing

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  294: Azimut|Benetti Group CEO Marco Valle on sustainability, supply chains and staying ahead in a shifting market 24.09.2026 18min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. As the Azimut|Benetti Group marks over a quarter-century as the world's largest superyacht producer, CEO Marco Valle discusses the strategic decisions shaping the company's future. From R&D investments aimed at delivering increasingly mature environmental stewardship, to offering hybrid propulsion across the entire range - making it standard configuration on models like the B.Neos - to allocating 100 million euros in Tuscan production facilities, Benetti is betting big on sustainability and capacity. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore how the brand is adapting to younger buyers with different expectations, managing the delicate balance between Azimut and Benetti as both push into larger sizes, and navigating supply chain challenges and geopolitical uncertainty. As the yachting market enters this new phase, how is Benetti adapting its strategy for what comes next?Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  294: A lot can happen in a year in brokerage 24.09.2026 17min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. Few people have a better vantage point on the brokerage market than IYC chief executive and MYBA president, Raphael Sauleau, having spent over a decade in some of the top positions in the industry.On day two of the Monaco Yacht Show, Sauleau talks through the last year in brokerage with business editor Conor Feasey. Together, they dissect the sales market after a mixed summer, assess where charter demand is heading, discuss how the demands of owners and guests are evolving and examine how houses like IYC should position themselves in an increasingly competitive market.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  293: From carpentry to superyachts: The F/YACHTING story 24.09.2026 20min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. What happens when generations of Austrian craftsmanship meet the world of modern superyachting? We talk to Jöel Chalk, Director of Business Development at F/YACHTING, about the heritage, artistry and innovation behind the three-year-old luxury outfitting brand.While F/YACHTING launched in 2023, its foundations stretch back 76 years, with 34 years of specialist yacht outfitting experience and more than 100 superyachts completed. Chalk shares how this deep-rooted expertise informs the company’s work with some of the world’s leading shipyards, designers and owners, while exploring its unique 360-degree approach to luxury: applying its interior expertise across superyachts, private jets and residences to offer clients one trusted partner across their lifestyle.He also discusses how F/LAB, the F/LIST Group’s dedicated innovation hub, is pushing the boundaries of bespoke design through bio-based materials, advanced composites and emerging technologies.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  293: Can yachting give back more than it takes? 24.09.2026 18min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. The superyacht industry has made important progress through cleaner fuels, lighter materials, and more efficient technology. But are we measuring enough, and does making yachts “less bad” risk missing the bigger picture?In this podcast, Water Revolution Foundation’s chair Aino Grapin and Executive Director Leah Werner will explore how yachting can take a broader, more measurable approach to environmental performance - from understanding environmental impact and accelerating practical solutions, to supporting the health and regeneration of the oceans on which the industry depends.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  292: In conversation with Stassi Anastassov, CEO, Ferretti Group 24.09.2026 26min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. Join us for a candid discussion with Ferretti Group's new CEO as he brings consumer goods discipline to luxury yachting. Just four months into the role, former Duracell chief Stassi Anastassov shares his early observations on the industry, his strategy for navigating current market conditions, and how he's building scalable systems while preserving the founder-led culture that defines luxury yachting.Hear his perspective on reaching wealthy buyers who've never considered boat ownership, redefining innovation beyond technology, making heritage brands relevant for a new generation of wealth, and his near-term priorities for positioning the Group through a challenging market cycle.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  292: From working at the Monaco Yacht Show in 1993 through to today: Jamie Edmiston’s insider guide 24.09.2026 21min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. Few people have watched the Monaco Yacht Show evolve as closely as Jamie Edmiston, Chief Executive of Edmiston.  He first attended the show in 1993 as a helper and has returned year after year as the superyacht industry has transformed around it. In this BOAT Radio conversation, Edmiston looks back at the evolution of the Monaco Yacht Show, the people and moments that have stayed with him, and how the show has changed – before sharing what he will be watching on the docks in 2026, the hot topics likely to dominate conversation and his essential tips for navigating the world's busiest yacht show.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  291: The state of superyachting: Where does the market go from here? With Jan-Bart Verkuyl, Feadship Director and CEO of Royal Van Lent Shipyard 24.09.2026 21min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. What does the superyacht market look like as we head into the next phase of the cycle? In this special podcast, BOAT’s managing director Stewart Campbell sits down with Feadship Director and CEO of Royal Van Lent Shipyard Jan-Bart Verkuyl for a wide-ranging look at the state of the industry.They unpack the year and discuss how the market is evolving – from changing demand and regional trends to the challenges facing shipyards.With 2026 bringing a more uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, they also look ahead at what could shape the market over the coming year, and where the opportunities and pressure points might lie.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  291: Winners of the Blue Wake Awards 2026: The innovators tackling sustainability from every angle 24.09.2026 50min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. At this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, the Blue Wake Awards recognised companies finding new ways to make yachting more sustainable. What stood out about this year’s winners was not only the innovation behind their work, but the breadth of challenges they are addressing across the industry.Taken together, their work shows that sustainability in yachting is not about a single technology or feature. It can be found across the yacht, from how it is designed and built to how it operates and interacts with the environment around it.That’s what we’re exploring with some of the Blue Wake Award winners, each tackling a different challenge and demonstrating what a more holistic approach to sustainable yachting can look like.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  290: Shaping the vision for Monaco Yacht Show 2026: In conversation with Toby Moore, CEO, Informa Prestige 24.09.2026 21min

  This is an episode of BOAT Radio, recorded live from the BOAT Lounge at the Monaco Yacht Show. As CEO of Informa Prestige, Toby Moore shapes the strategy that keeps the Monaco Yacht Show at the forefront of the global superyacht industry. In this live podcast, Moore sets out his vision for the 2026 Show, exploring how he is strengthening its offering for serious owners and prospective buyers, engaging a new generation of UHNWIs and positioning the Show as a key decision-making platform for the industry.Moore also discusses the changes visitors can expect to see at this year’s show as part of the Monaco Yacht Show’s development within Informa Prestige, including the evolution of the Prestige VIP Programme, designed to provide a more curated experience for its most discerning guests. He explores how the show is adapting its offer to maximise the experience for every profile of attendee, from industry professionals to prospective clients, while the Blue Wake Awards will highlight the innovative solutions helping to shape a more sustainable future for yachting.Last but by no means least, Moore looks beyond the 2026 show to discuss the future of the industry, including the launch of The Future of Refit, a new event focused on one of the most important and rapidly evolving areas of the superyacht sector. Together, these initiatives reflect the Monaco Yacht Show’s ambition to combine an exceptional visitor experience with a strong role in driving innovation and shaping the industry’s future.Catch up on all the episodes at https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-radio
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  289: The biggest superyacht deliveries of the summer – and what to watch at Monaco 24.07.2026 36min

  From blockbuster yacht deliveries and a stellar line-up for the Monaco Yacht Show to the story behind Sanlorenzo's headline-making Silver Fox, BOAT International's head of digital content Holly Margerrison and travel & charter editor Georgia Boscawen look back at the biggest stories shaping the superyacht world this summer.Alongside the latest industry headlines, they share what they've both been up to over the summer – including an exciting personal update from Georgia – discuss the season's standout launches and deliveries from across the industry's leading shipyards, the leadership shake-up at The Italian Sea Group and what visitors can expect from BOAT's presence at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, including the launch of BOAT Live Lounge and BOAT Radio.Read more: MYS largest attendees https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/monaco-yacht-show-2026-largest-yachts-factsSilver Fox https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/alo-yoga-voyage-cannes-wellness-charter-yacht-silver-foxYachts spotted in the Med: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyachts-spotted-mediterranean-summer
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  288: “We're not doing something new, but we are doing something better,” Ulyssia CEO Alain Gruber on the world’s first 323-metre residential superyacht 02.07.2026 41min

  What does it take to build one of the most ambitious maritime projects ever conceived? In this Big BOAT Interview, BOAT’s content director Lucy Dunn talks to Alain Gruber, CEO of Ulyssia Residences AG, about the 322-metre residential yacht Ulyssia. Designed by Espen Øino, it reimagines life at sea by combining private residences with the hyper-personalisation of a superyacht and the amenities of a world-class resort. Gruber explores the vision behind this floating community and how Ulyssia is redefining luxury living, ownership and the future of global travel - and reveals why they are moving the project to China. Read more about Ulyssia here: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ulyssia-residences-ag-superyachtFind out more about the decision to move to China: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/323m-residential-yacht-ulyssia-construction-china-mer…
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  287: Inside the BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards: Meet the makers behind the magic 23.06.2026 54min

  What separates good craftsmanship from truly exceptional craftsmanship? In this episode, BOAT’s head of digital content Holly Margerrison goes behind the scenes of the BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards with judge and Parkway England CEO Jay Rushton, discussing this year's winners, the judging process and the future of artisan-led design in yachting. She also catches up with 2025 Emerging Artisan of the Year winner Poppy Pawsey to hear how the accolade helped shape her career one year on at British design studio Silverlining.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.Read more:The newly crowned 2026 winners https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/boat-artistry-and-craft-awards-2026-celebrating-the-winnersMore about Poppy's story https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/boat-artistry-craft-awards-winners-celebrating-artworks-yachts-kismet-foxThe BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards will return to the Superyacht Design Festival in 2027, with nominations now open until 21 October 2026. 
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  286: Big BOAT Interview: Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on why the car marque is going to sea 04.06.2026 18min

  BOAT International's editor Caroline White sits down in Milan with Benedetto Vigna, chief executive officer of Ferrari, to discuss why his engineers are designing a sailing yacht and what the carmaker stands gain by doing so. The Ferrari Hypersail project is a 30-metre flying monohull and experimental platform designed to operate at the edge of what's currently possible in energy management, aerodynamics, and control systems. Vigna discusses what the car company is bringing to offshore open ocean racing and a world that’s already defined by specialist naval architects; what Ferrari thinks it can learn from a project like this; and how it plans to translate those lessons back into road cars.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.Read more: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/exclusive-interview-ferrari-hypersail-sailing-yachthttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ferrari-hypersail-racing-yacht-in-build
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  285: Big BOAT Interview: Cyclades Cup Antiparos founder, Ilia Rigas, on how to create a regatta 22.05.2026 17min

  The founder of the Cyclades Cup Antiparos, Ilia Rigas, tells Georgia Boscawen about how she created the regatta. Taking place from 10–13 June 2026 on the picturesque Greek island of Antiparos, the regatta is now heading into its third edition and has already established itself as a standout fixture on the superyacht racing calendar. We find out what goes on behind the scenes and what participants can expect from the race in a few weeks’ time.BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro?utm_source=audioboom.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=boatpro_homepage_may26Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions?utm_source=audioboom.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=subscriptions_homepage_may26Contact us: [email protected]
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  284: The Big BOAT Interview: What happened when seven-month-pregnant freediver Hanli Prinsloo met a pod of bottlenose dolphins 15.05.2026 36min

  What does it feel like to be 65-metres below sea level, holding a single breath in complete stillness? In this Big BOAT Interview, 11-time freediving record holder Hanli Prinsloo shares the extraordinary experiences that have shaped her life above and below the sea, reflecting on the transformative power of the ocean and the power of breath can play in boosting our health and wellbeing. She also recounts unforgettable encounters with bottlenose dolphins, including a remarkable moment while seven months pregnant, when the dolphins appeared to sense the life growing inside her.Prinsloo will be special guest speaker at our annual event Ocean Talks, taking place in central London at The Magazine, Serpentine North Gallery, in Hyde Park on 11 June 2026. Register for tickets: https://boatint.com/5b8BOATPro: https://boatint.com/59zSubscribe: https://boatint.com/5a0Contact us: [email protected]
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  283: World Superyacht Awards 2026: The winners revealed! 02.05.2026 30min

  The World Superyacht Awards remain the uncontested apex of the big boat world; the Oscars of the genre. Following a spectacular ceremony in Venice, Caroline and Risa unveil all the winners from the night, discussing the stand-out features of each boat and bringing you the judges' comments about what gave them the edge. It’s a worthy pantheon, honouring the vision, craftsmanship and ingenuity that continue to drive yachting forward.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/59z Subscribe: https://boatint.com/5a0 Contact us: [email protected]
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  282: How sharks have become the money-spinners of the sea: Olivia Swaak-Goldman's fight against wildlife crime 23.04.2026 34min

  From sharks and sea cucumbers to turtles and seahorses, wildlife crime isn’t just an environmental crisis threatening entire species - it’s a highly lucrative criminal enterprise, worth up to USD 20 billion per year and often seen as lower risk than drug trafficking. Olivia Swaak-Goldman, executive director of the Wildlife Justice Commission, is working to change that. In this episode of the Big BOAT Interview, she explains how her team tracks and targets the kingpins behind vast international smuggling and poaching networks. As this web becomes ever more tangled and traffickers become increasingly sophisticated, the race is on to stay one step ahead before these species are wiped out for good... This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4yqSubscribe: https://boatint.com/4yr Contact us: [email protected] credit: Gerald Schombs for Unsplash
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  281: On board Big Sky: Inside a French Polynesia charter 17.04.2026 50min

  What does it take to run and sell a superyacht charter in one of the most remote regions on Earth? In this episode of BOAT Briefing, we go on board the 48-metre Oceanfast yacht Big Sky in French Polynesia, where BOAT’s head of digital content Holly Margerrison speaks directly to the people behind the experience. From charter manager Cam Bray to Captain Brett Woodford and broker Halle Scott, we explore what it takes to operate in the South Pacific – from logistics and provisioning to local relationships and immersive itineraries.Recorded in the Society Islands, this is a behind-the-scenes look at chartering far beyond the Med. Read the full feature in BOAT International’s May issue or online soon.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4yq Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4yr Contact us: [email protected]
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  280: Inside the St Barths Bucket: Exploring the Magic of Superyacht Racing 02.04.2026 23min

  Join BOAT Group Editorial Director Ed Slack as he sits down with Henry Hawkins, EVP of Baltic Yachts, to uncover the magic of the St Barths Bucket Regatta. This invitation-only superyacht event blends thrilling pursuit racing with a gentlemanly atmosphere, prioritizing camaraderie and social connections over competition. Ed and Henry share their firsthand experiences of this extraordinary gathering, offering a fresh perspective on one of the sailing calendar’s most prestigious events.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4yq Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4yr Contact us: [email protected]
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  279: The Big BOAT Interview: John Caudwell on the business of charter 27.03.2026 20min

  Chartering a yacht is often framed as a way to offset costs. For John Caudwell, it’s a business. With years of experience running his 73m yacht Titania  for charter, he tells Caroline White what owners should understand before entering the market. Read more about the charter experience from every angle in BOAT International’s April charter issue.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4ejSubscribe: https://boatint.com/4ekContact us: [email protected]