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  Commanding Change: Ann Pletschke on Safety, Sexism and Leadership at Sea 22.09.2026 46นาที

  At four years old, Ann Pletschke had already decided that she would one day command a ship. By 16, she was at sea, beginning a career that would take her across deep-sea cargo ships, North Sea offshore operations, passenger ferries, polar waters, autonomous shipping, vessel inspections and command.In this candid conversation with Women in Maritime host Julia Gosling, Ann examines what it actually takes to build a career at sea, lead with credibility and challenge the parts of maritime culture that continue to place women at risk.From career specialisation and lifelong learning to failure, resilience and psychological safety, Ann shares the experiences that shaped her approach to leadership, including what one difficult departure from Grimsby taught her about humility, further training and the danger of pretending that command means having every answer.At the centre of the conversation is a difficult but essential question: does placing more women onboard automatically make women safer?Representation matters, but numbers alone cannot replace accountability, confidential support, meaningful male allyship and leaders who create an environment in which people can speak up without fear. Ann and Julia discuss sexism, harassment and sexual violence at sea, the isolation experienced by many seafarers, and why support information must reach people while they are still onboard.This is not simply the story of one woman becoming a captain. It is a thoughtful examination of what safety, equality and professional respect should look like across the maritime industry, and why lasting change depends on culture rather than appearances.Ann Pletschke, MEng, MSc, CMMar, CMarTech, is a Master SDPO, OVID and eCMID AVI inspector, master mariner and marine consultant.This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, sexual harassment, discrimination and trauma.SUPPORT AND RESOURCESSafer Waves, confidential support and information for seafarers affected by sexual violence or gender discrimination:https://www.saferwaves.org/ISWAN’s Safe at Sea campaign:https://www.iswan.org.uk/our-work/safe-at-sea-campaign/SeafarerHelp, free confidential support for seafarers and their families:https://www.iswan.org.uk/seafarerhelp/YachtCrewHelp, free confidential support for yacht crew and their families:https://www.iswan.org.uk/yachtcrewhelp/Sailors’ Society Trauma Therapy Grants:https://sailors-society.org/trauma-therapy-grants/Prefer to read? Read the full editorial on Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news ABOUT WOMEN IN MARITIMEHosted by Julia Gosling, Women in Maritime brings together honest conversations with the women shaping shipping, seafaring and the wider maritime world, exploring leadership, professional barriers, safety, equality and the realities behind building a lasting career at sea.Women in Maritime is an original Yachting International Radio series and part of Yachting Channel, available across all major podcast platforms.Women In Maritime | Yachting International RadioDiscover more original shows, expert voices and maritime stories:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/showsVisit Yachting International Radio:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/
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  Sober at Sea: Alcohol, Yacht Crew and Changing the Drinking Culture with Laura Kilbey 21.09.2026 35นาที

  Choosing not to drink in yachting can sometimes attract more questions than drinking itself.From guest drop-offs and charter celebrations to crew nights out, bottles from brokers and the inevitable bar waiting in almost every port, alcohol can feel less like an occasional extra and more like part of the culture itself.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Laura Kilbey, Founder of Sober Crew Social Club, for a candid, funny and deeply personal conversation about alcohol, sobriety and life at sea.Laura speaks openly about years spent trying to cut back, moderate and create rules around her drinking before eventually accepting that alcohol was taking more from her life than it was giving back.Remaining in yachting while choosing sobriety presented another challenge. Sober Crew Social Club began as a way for Laura to hold herself accountable and connect with other sober yacht crew, but she quickly discovered there were far more people searching for that community than she had realised.James also shares his experience of almost four years without alcohol and why drinking had stopped being something that added to his life.This is not a conversation arguing that everybody should stop drinking. Laura and James explore why some people can have a perfectly healthy relationship with alcohol while others cannot, why sobriety does not need to become someone’s entire identity and why nobody needs to wait for a dramatic rock bottom before deciding drinking is no longer working for them.They also discuss anxiety, addiction, gambling, replacement coping mechanisms, the particular pressures of working at sea and whether a younger generation of crew is beginning to reshape yachting’s relationship with alcohol.Because sobriety does not have to mean boring, and deciding alcohol is not right for you does not require anybody else’s permission.Laura Kilbey | Sober Crew Social Clubhttps://www.sobercrewsocialclub.co.uk/Captain James Battey | Yacht Workers Councilhttps://yachtworkerscouncil.com/The Crew Car | Yachting International Radio
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  Yacht Ownership Is Changing: Trust, Reputation and the Isle of Man | Yachting Confidential 14.09.2026 42นาที

  Yacht ownership is changing. The next generation of owners is asking different questions, commissioning more adventurous vessels and expecting far more from the jurisdictions, advisors and professional networks standing behind them.A flag may be visible, but the real value lies in everything behind it.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Capt. Lee Clarke, General Manager of Isle of Man Maritime, to explore what makes a maritime jurisdiction worthy of an owner’s trust.The Isle of Man has built its international reputation on far more than yacht registration. Its strength lies in responsiveness, professional expertise, ownership structures, seafarer knowledge and a connected maritime community that understands the responsibility behind some of the world’s most significant vessels.Lee shares his journey from life at sea to maritime leadership and explains how Isle of Man Maritime is bringing the island’s commercial, superyacht, business, digital, skills and seafarer sectors together into one stronger ecosystem.From expedition yachts and sustainability to crew welfare, artificial intelligence and changing owner expectations, this episode reveals the quiet infrastructure behind serious yacht ownership and why choosing the right jurisdiction matters long after the flag has been raised.Guest:Capt. Lee Clarke General Manager, Isle of Man Maritime https://maritime.im/Host:Sabrina van Maltha Head of Charter, International Yacht Register https://iyr.net/Presented by International Yacht Register.Prefer to watch? Find the full episode on the Yachting International Radio YouTube channel.Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio.🎙️ Yachting Confidential | Yachting International Radio
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  Superyacht Business, Marriage & Sacrifice with Alicia and David Store | On The Bridge 11.09.2026 24นาที

  When your phone has not been switched off for 18 years, 25 livelihoods depend on your decisions and every crisis follows you home, running a business with your spouse is anything but a conventional job.In the first of a new On The Bridge Meet the Team series, Alicia Store takes the guest seat alongside her husband and business partner, David Store. As COO and CEO of dsnm Ltd, they speak openly about the work behind their job titles, why their very different strengths have made the company stronger, and what it takes to share both an office and a home.Alicia describes the weight of worrying about 25 other people’s mortgages, families and futures, as well as the personal sacrifice of returning online the day after giving birth during the COVID lockdown. David explains why continuing to develop Compass is one of the most rewarding parts of his role and admits that his greatest professional regret is not finding a way to build it sooner.Together, they revisit the crises that brought company momentum to an overnight halt, the late-night legal meetings caused by COVID and the conflict in Ukraine, and the responsibility of keeping a business stable when no one has trained you for what comes next.They also look back on two Queen’s Awards, visits to Buckingham Palace, the first people to use Compass, their favourite yachts and the destinations they would choose if given the opportunity. Then come the truly important questions: who is funnier, who is the better driver, who can cook and who is right 95% of the time?Topics include:• The responsibilities Alicia and David carry at dsnm Ltd• Building a team of passionate perfectionists• Carrying responsibility for 25 people and their families• Why running a company becomes a 24-hour commitment• Developing Compass and refusing to let technology stand still• Leading through COVID and the conflict in Ukraine• Alicia’s experience of returning to work after giving birth• Working successfully with your spouse• Winning two Queen’s Awards• Favourite yachts, dream destinations and rapid-fire revelationsGuests:Alicia StoreChief Operating Officer, dsnm LtdHost of On The BridgeDavid StoreChief Executive Officer, dsnm Ltd🌐 Learn more about dsnm Ltd:https://dsnmltd.com📺 Prefer to watch? Find Yachting International Radio on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Pik0rWVzoqPAl4hcyhb-A📖 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ On The Bridge | Yachting International Radio
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  Monaco, Full Circle: Meeli Lepik Returns to MYS 2026 | Lucie Gardiner 10.09.2026 6นาที

  Operational experience should not enter a yacht project only after problems arise. For Meeli Lepik, it belongs at the heart of every design, build and refit from the beginning.Meeli reflects on her journey from senior onboard operations to establishing Holistic Yacht Interiors, including the advice that encouraged her to create something of her own, the experience she gained before taking that step, and the genuine shoreside network that helped make it possible.She also examines the difficult transition facing experienced onboard professionals who want to build independent careers ashore, and the longstanding disconnect between those who design and build yachts and those who ultimately operate them.Recorded at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2025, the interview returns to the place where the first seeds of Holistic Yacht Interiors were planted. As Meeli prepares to return to Monaco again in 2026, her mission is clear: nothing should be built or refitted without operational know-how and input.Interview directed by Lucie Gardiner.Discover Meeli Lepik and Holistic Yacht Interiors:https://holisticyachtinteriors.com/For presenting, moderating, media and industry collaborations, contact Lucie Gardiner:https://www.luciegardiner.com/Prefer to watch? Find the full video on Yachting International Radio’s YouTube channel.Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/🎙️ Lucie Gardiner | Yachting International Radio
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  The Power to Say No: Financial Freedom and Private Money Lending | Jon Schoeller | Rich AF 08.09.2026 40นาที

  Financial freedom is often sold as the ability to buy whatever you want. Jon Schoeller sees it differently. Real freedom is having the power to say no.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar sits down with real estate investor, private money lender and More Than Money founder Jon Schoeller for an honest discussion about wealth, family and what all that hard work is ultimately meant to provide.Jon and his wife, Rhianna, reached financial freedom in their early thirties, but adopting their daughter changed how they measured success. Jon explains why time became more valuable than status, how lifestyle creep and the hedonic treadmill keep people chasing more, and why raising a child with financial security still requires boundaries, responsibility and consequences.He also shares the story of the BMW that became one of his most valuable financial lessons. It looked like success, but brought payments, stress and almost no enjoyment. Selling it helped Jon recognise that memories, experiences and time with his family mattered far more than owning something simply to impress other people.The conversation then turns to the More Than Money community and private money lending. Charl shares his own experience completing a lending deal with Jon, while Jon explains how asset-backed lending works, why the borrower matters as much as the property, what documentation and protections lenders should expect, and why sustainable wealth is built through patience rather than get-rich-quick promises.They also challenge the idea that entrepreneurship automatically creates freedom. Sometimes a well-paid career you genuinely enjoy, combined with sensible investing, provides far more control than owning a business that never allows you to switch off.For yacht crew and anyone earning well while questioning what they are working towards, this episode is a reminder that money is not the final destination. The real goal is time, choice and the ability to walk away.Connect with Jon Schoeller:More Than Money:https://www.mtmcommunity.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefrugalinvestor/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/jonschoellerConnect with Charl Minnaar:The Yachting Investor:https://theyachtinginvestor.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theyachtinginvestor/Prefer to watch? Find Rich AF on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/YachtingInternationalRadioPrefer to read? Visit Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own due diligence before making financial or investment decisions.🎙️ Rich AF | Yachting International Radio
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  Yacht Recruitment Reality Check: Toxic Boats, Bad Fits & Broken Standards | Laura-Kate Brown | The Crew Car 07.09.2026 51นาที

  Yacht recruitment is not simply a CV, a vacancy and a race to make the placement. Get the match wrong and a crew member can walk into a toxic vessel, a yacht can hire somebody completely wrong for its culture, and both sides pay for a decision made too quickly.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey sits down with Laura-Kate Brown, Manager at Seven Seas Recruitment and former chief stewardess, for an unfiltered look at the realities of hiring and working in modern yachting.Laura-Kate traces her route from joining her first yacht straight out of sixth form, with no idea what the industry demanded, to working her way through exceptional boats and some absolute nightmares. That experience now shapes the way she recruits. She explains why knowing a candidate matters more than firing the same CV at every vacancy, why personality and crew fit can outweigh a stack of unnecessary certificates, and why Seven Seas has refused to place crew on vessels linked to unpaid wages, harassment or toxic behaviour.The conversation also challenges the flood of low-cost recruitment agencies and job platforms reducing a highly personal process to price and speed. When salaries for junior crew have barely moved in more than a decade, Below Deck has sold an entertainment version of life onboard, and social media has blurred the line between private service and personal branding, expectations on both sides are badly out of step.James and Laura-Kate get into crew morale, mental health, life in shared cabins, bad references, outdated wages, rotation, accountability and the need for verified professional records. They also ask a much larger question: if yachting expects seven-star standards from crew, why are so many yachts, employers and service providers still allowed to operate without meaningful scrutiny?For crew entering the industry, captains building teams and recruiters responsible for where people end up, this is the reality check.🌐 Laura-Kate Brown | Manager, Seven Seas Recruitmenthttps://sevenseasrecruitment.com/🌐 Captain James Battey | Founder, Yacht Workers Councilhttps://yachtworkerscouncil.com/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ The Crew Car | Yachting International Radio
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  Living Underwater: Inside DEEP’s Vanguard Subsea Habitat | Dawn Kernagis & Norman Smith | The Blue Economy 04.09.2026 33นาที

  What becomes possible when scientists can live and work beneath the ocean instead of racing against the limits of a conventional dive?Recorded at the opening of DEEP Station Florida in Marathon, this episode of The Blue Economy explores Vanguard, the first open-ocean crewed subsea habitat deployed in United States waters in more than 40 years.Installed 17 metres beneath the surface at Tennessee Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Vanguard can support four crew members on missions lasting five days or more. The habitat gives scientists sustained access to the ocean for reef restoration, marine research, technology development and the study of human performance in extreme environments.Dr. Dawn Kernagis explains how living at depth allows researchers to spend significantly more time working outside the habitat, study deeper reef systems and examine marine samples closer to where they are collected. Drawing on her experience as a NASA NEEMO aquanaut, she also explores the close relationship between underwater habitats, human physiology and preparation for space exploration.Norman Smith brings a career spanning deep-ocean robotics and human spaceflight, including equipment that remains aboard the International Space Station. He reveals the engineering discipline required to design, build, test and deploy a habitat where life-support systems, power, communications and surface operations must work together continuously.The conversation also looks beyond Vanguard to Sentinel, DEEP’s larger modular habitat system, and the long-term ambition of making sustained human presence beneath the ocean a practical tool for science, conservation, education and exploration.Guests:Dr. Dawn Kernagis, Director of Scientific Research, DEEPNorman Smith, Chief Technology Officer, DEEPHost:Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director, Marine Research Hub of South FloridaPrefer to read? Visit Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsLearn more about DEEP:https://www.deep.com/Follow DEEP:https://www.instagram.com/deepengineered/Marine Research Hub of South Florida:https://marineresearchhub.org/The Blue Economy is powered by the Marine Research Hub of South Florida.The Blue Economy | Yachting International Radio
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  Invest in Superyacht Crew or Pay for Turnover | Captain Kelly Gordon | Forward Watch 03.09.2026 22นาที

  Good crew are expensive to replace. They are far less expensive to keep.In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson sits down with Captain Kelly Gordon for a direct conversation about why crew development, wellbeing and practical support should never be dismissed as optional extras. They are business decisions that affect retention, continuity, onboard culture and the owner’s experience.With almost 20 years in yachting, around 15 years as a captain and an earlier career as a chemistry professor, Kelly has always believed in the value of education. She explains why investing in courses, counselling, leadership development, crew housing and even something as practical as providing a second crew car can make the difference between a team that stays and one that continually turns over.Kelly shares the example of a long-serving crew member who needed thousands of dollars in additional qualifications to move into commercial operations. Instead of losing a valuable member of the team, she proposed a tuition-assistance agreement. The company funded the training, the crew member committed to a defined period of service, and repayment would only be required if they chose to leave early.It was structured, measurable and far less expensive than replacing years of knowledge and experience.Karine and Kelly also tackle the more difficult questions. Should professional development happen during a crew member’s leave? How can captains prove the return on training to owners and management? What happens when yachts claim they want loyalty but refuse to invest in the people they expect to remain loyal?Kelly’s answer is practical: show them why. Use the numbers. Explain what turnover really costs and demonstrate how investment protects operational knowledge, stability and the relationships built between crew, owners and guests.Because owners increasingly want familiar faces aboard. They want people who understand the yacht, the programme and their preferences. That kind of continuity does not happen by accident.It is built by leaders who recognise that crew investment is not charity. It is smart yacht management.Guest:Captain Kelly GordonSuperyacht Captain, Speaker and Crew Wellbeing AdvocateWebsite: https://www.captainkellyjgordon.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainkellyjgordon/Host:Karine RaysonDirector, The Crew CoachWebsite: https://thecrewcoach.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecrewcoach/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/🎙️ Forward Watch | Yachting International Radio
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  Buried At Sea: The Fight For Accountability | Ryan Melogy | Part Three | UNCENSORED 02.09.2026 35นาที

  What happens when exposure is no longer enough, and the fight for accountability begins?In Part Three of Buried At Sea: The Fight For Accountability, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera concludes this three-part series with maritime lawyer, advocate, former seafarer, and Justice4Mariners founder Ryan Melogy.After Part One examined abuse at sea, silence, retaliation, and the systems that protect power, and Part Two followed the discovery of a reporting law that had been ignored for decades, Part Three moves into what happened next.This is where advocacy turns into action.Ryan discusses the story of Hope Hicks, the public pressure that followed, the role of Maritime Legal Aid, the involvement of Congress, and the changes that became part of the Safer Seas Act. He also explains why this matters beyond commercial shipping, including what yacht crew should understand about jurisdiction, flag structures, vessel arrest, insurance exclusions, sexual assault as a maritime injury, and the importance of documenting and reporting abuse.This final chapter is about survivor courage, legal action, institutional pressure, and the uncomfortable truth that systems rarely change because they simply decide to do better. They change when people speak up, document what happened, connect the dots, and refuse to let the truth disappear.If you have not listened to the first two episodes, start there. Each part builds on the last.Part One:https://youtu.be/oc4rgBlVYfUPart Two:https://youtu.be/93ySQssW0M0Guest: Ryan MelogyJustice4Mariners: https://www.justice4mariners.com/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUPPORTED BYMoore Dixon━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Moore Dixon provides global insurance support designed for yacht crew, including medical cover for emergencies, routine care, and practical protection when the unexpected happens.🌐 mdbl.im📘 @MDBLimited – Facebook💼 @moore-dixon-brokers – LinkedIn🎙️ UNCENSORED | Yachting International RadioPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.
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  Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: Luxury, Innovation & Life On The Water | Yachting Confidential 31.08.2026 28นาที

  Cannes Yachting Festival is where the yachting season begins, where shipyards reveal their latest work, where buyers step aboard, and where the future direction of luxury boating becomes visible on the water.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha speaks with Constance Brément, Show Director of the Cannes Yachting Festival, ahead of the 2026 edition taking place 8 to 13 September in Cannes.Constance brings a rare perspective to the role, having experienced the festival for many years from the exhibitor side before stepping into leadership of the event itself. That background gives her a clear understanding of what brands need from a major international show, but also what visitors expect when they arrive in Cannes looking for inspiration, connection and the confidence that can only come from stepping aboard.The conversation explores what makes Cannes so distinct, from its international reach and in-water setting to its mix of motor yachts, sailing yachts, multihulls, tenders, equipment, services, design, refit, innovation and lifestyle. Constance also speaks about changing buyer expectations, the rise of slow cruising, smarter and more efficient yachts, sustainability, AI, and why physical boat shows remain irreplaceable in a world where clients often arrive more informed than ever.At its heart, Cannes Yachting Festival remains about emotion, discovery and the experience of seeing the industry’s finest work brought together on the water.Because people do not simply buy a boat to own a boat. They buy into the life it makes possible.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ PRESENTED BY International Yacht Register ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━International Yacht Register provides luxury yacht charter, ownership and advisory services for clients seeking trusted guidance, exceptional yachts and access to the global yachting lifestyle.iyr.netGuest:Constance BrémentShow Director, Cannes Yachting Festival cannesyachtingfestival.comHost:Sabrina van MalthaHead of Charter, International Yacht Register iyr.netPrefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio.🎙️ Yachting Confidential | Yachting International Radio
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  CrewPass, Crew Vetting & AI in Yachting with Conrad Empson | On The Bridge 28.08.2026 22นาที

  How well does the superyacht industry really know the people it brings onboard?In this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm Ltd, speaks with Conrad Empson, Founder and Managing Director of CrewPass, about crew vetting, background checks, onboard safety, entrepreneurship, and the growing role of AI in yachting.Conrad started in yachting as crew, working his way from deckhand to bosun before moving ashore. His experience onboard helped shape the idea behind CrewPass, a platform built to make crew background checks easier, more secure, and more useful for crew, recruiters, captains, management companies, and employers.This conversation looks at a question the industry can no longer afford to ignore: how can crew be welcomed onboard some of the world’s most valuable private assets, working close to owners, families, guests, and other crew, without proper checks in place?Conrad explains how CrewPass was built from a safety perspective, why a crew-held credential made more sense than relying only on employers to request checks, and how the platform creates a more practical ecosystem for background screening across a global crew market.Alicia and Conrad also discuss the realities of building a company, from validating the idea with recruiters to the expensive lessons learned from trying to make background checks affordable for crew through a payment plan.The conversation then turns to AI in yachting, including how CrewPass is using technology to understand digital footprints, how AI is beginning to change recruitment and software development, and why tools such as Cursor are dramatically reducing the time and cost required to build new digital products.At the centre of the discussion is a simple but important point:Professional yachting cannot keep relying on attitude, references, and luck when it comes to knowing who is stepping onboard.Topics include:• Conrad Empson’s route from yacht crew to founder• Why CrewPass was created• Crew vetting and background checks in yachting• The safety risks around hiring crew without proper checks• Why crew-held credentials can support recruiters and employers• How CrewPass makes background checks easier to share securely• Why global crew checks are more complex than standard background screening• Building and funding a yachting technology company• The challenge of making background checks affordable for crew• AI in the superyacht industry• Digital footprint checks and crew profiles• How AI tools are changing software development• What AI could mean for crew with ideas, side projects, and future businessesLearn more about CrewPass:www.crewpass.co.ukLearn more about dsnm Ltd:www.dsnmltd.comPrefer to read?Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsHost: Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm LtdGuest: Conrad Empson, Founder and Managing Director of CrewPassOn The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International RadioSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.
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  Antigua’s Secret Yacht Escape: Hermitage Bay | Rachel Browne | Yachting Unplugged 27.08.2026 15นาที

  If Antigua is on your next yacht itinerary, Hermitage Bay may be the stop you have been overlooking.Set on a calm, protected bay on Antigua’s west coast, this intimate five-star resort allows yacht owners, charter guests and crew to anchor offshore, tender directly onto the beach and move seamlessly from life onboard to a private escape ashore. As Kim Sweers puts it, you can arrive in the bay and be eating lobster on the sand just 30 minutes later.Kim Sweers, also known as The Boat Boss, sits down with Rachel Browne, General Manager of Hermitage Bay, to explore how this Two MICHELIN Key resort can become part of a Caribbean yacht itinerary.They discuss arrivals by yacht, fly-in guests joining their vessel directly from the resort, pre- and post-charter stays, birthdays and private celebrations, crew downtime, wellness experiences, personalised dining and fishing excursions where the day’s catch can be prepared by the resort’s culinary team.Rachel also explains the hospitality culture behind Hermitage Bay’s recognition on Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards. At Hermitage Bay, luxury is not about excess. It is about privacy, authenticity, exceptional service and the feeling created by a team that genuinely cares.Kim closes with two major announcements. CITY HOME is the new home of Yachting Unplugged in Fort Lauderdale, and she shares news connected to Bravo’s Below Deck and the 65th Antigua Charter Yacht Show, taking place from December 4 to 9, 2026.HOSTKim Sweers | The Boat Bosshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/GUESTRachel Browne | General Manager, Hermitage Bayhttps://ag.linkedin.com/in/rachel-browne-42947559DISCOVER HERMITAGE BAYhttps://[email protected] BY CITY HOMEYachting Unplugged is presented by CITY HOME, the new Fort Lauderdale home of the show. Through CITY HOME on the Water, it brings furniture, bedding, décor, appliances and design support to yacht owners, captains and crew.https://cityhome.comPREFER TO READ?Head to Yachting News on the YIR website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Yachting Unplugged | Yachting International Radio
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  Yacht Ownership, Family Offices and Luxury Assets | Yachting Confidential 25.08.2026 36นาที

  There are places the world knows, and then there are places only a few will ever experience.In this episode of Yachting Confidential, Sabrina van Maltha sits down with Nick Walker, Director at Imperium Group, for a high-level conversation on where yachting sits within the wider world of wealth, family offices, luxury assets and long-term legacy.For ultra-high-net-worth families, yacht ownership is rarely just a purchase. It can involve privacy, structuring, succession planning, financing, tax considerations, operational costs, trusted advisors, family decision-making and a clear understanding of how the yacht will actually be used.Nick brings together financial services experience, private client expertise and genuine time on the water. He and Sabrina discuss why yachts are best understood as passion assets, why the right advisory team matters long before a purchase is made, and why chartering first may be the smarter path for some prospective owners.Presented by International Yacht Register Luxury yacht charter, ownership and advisory services for clients seeking trusted guidance, exceptional yachts and access to the global yachting lifestyle. https://iyr.net/Guest: Nick Walker Director, Imperium Group https://www.imperiumfs.com/Host: Sabrina van Maltha Head of Charter, International Yacht Register https://iyr.net/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News at Yachting International Radio.🎙️ Yachting Confidential | Yachting International Radio
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  Logged or Lost? Sea Time, AIS Tracking & Yacht Crew Careers | Jack Haworth | The Crew Car 24.08.2026 35นาที

  Recording sea time should be one of the simplest parts of a maritime career. Instead, crew are still relying on paper records, spreadsheets and memories to prove where they have worked and whether they have the sea time required for their next qualification.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, sits down with Jack Haworth, Co-Founder of Digital Sea Service, to look at how technology could finally bring sea-service records into the modern maritime industry.Jack explains how Digital Sea Service grew from his own experience at Warsash, where people discovered that mistakes in calculating their sea time could prevent them from progressing with their qualifications.James and Jack discuss using AIS data to automatically record vessel activity, digital signatures and stamps, generating testimonials from existing records, and creating a career history that stays with crew as they move between vessels.They also tackle the more uncomfortable side of digitisation. Better records mean greater transparency, and greater transparency can expose sea-time claims that simply do not add up. If professional qualifications require genuine experience at sea, should the industry be doing more to ensure that experience can actually be verified?The conversation also looks at the wider problem of career progression in yachting, where crew are often expected to navigate certification, sea service, testimonials and training without the professional infrastructure that exists in other maritime sectors.Digital tools will not solve every problem facing yacht crew, but making it easier to accurately record and prove a maritime career is a very good place to start.🌐 Jack Haworth | Co-Founder, Digital Sea Service https://www.digitalseaservice.com/🌐 Yacht Workers Council https://yachtworkerscouncil.com/Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ The Crew Car | Yachting International Radio
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  Save Time, Protect More, Perform Longer | Yacht Maintenance Unhinged 22.08.2026 8นาที

  What if better yacht maintenance could give valuable time back to the crew?On board motor yacht Unbridled in Alaska, Tyler Wilson, Founder and President of Velluto Products, joins Captain Liam Devlin and Eleisha Mealing after polishing and ceramic coating one of the vessel’s hardest-working areas: the transom and swim platform.Captain Liam explains how the crew can spend two to three hours every day washing and detailing that space, and why effective surface protection is about far more than shine. It can reduce repetitive labour, protect the finish and create more time for crew training, guest interaction and the work that genuinely requires skilled hands.They discuss correct surface preparation, professional application, hands-on training and the risks of handing unfamiliar products to crew and expecting them to figure it out.Presented by Velluto Products, high-performance ceramic marine care for yachts, tenders and personal watercraft.https://www.vellutoproducts.com/🎙️ Yacht Maintenance Unhinged | Yachting International RadioSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.
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  Burn & Crash Cycle: When Yacht Crew Are Running On Adrenaline | The Wellbeing Project 21.08.2026 28นาที

  How many times have you told yourself you are just tired?In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Alice Lloyd of Lloyd Yacht Management in Sydney about chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and the burn and crash cycle that so many high performers miss until their body forces them to stop.Alice was a midwife before entering the yachting industry, and for 20 years she lived with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia while being told there was nothing that could be done. Her story is deeply personal, but the message is highly relevant to yacht crew, captains, HODs, managers, business owners, and anyone running on adrenaline while calling it capability.This conversation explores why stress is physiological before it is mental, what happens when the nervous system never gets to stand down, and why exhaustion, skipped meals, poor sleep, brain fog, irritability, and emotional shutdown should not be dismissed as normal.Karine and Alice also discuss the early signs that someone onboard may not be coping, the importance of rest and regulation, and why high performance cannot be built on constant adrenaline without eventually paying a price.Guest:Alice Lloyd, Lloyd Yacht ManagementHost:Karine Rayson, The Crew Coachhttps://www.thecrewcoach.com🎙️ The Wellbeing Project | Yachting International RadioPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.
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  Sailing For Everyone, More Sailing & All-Inclusive Yacht Travel | Captain’s Chat 20.08.2026 16นาที

  Sailing is often seen as something reserved for experienced charterers, full yacht bookings or people who already know their way around the industry.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Einar Halldin, Founder of More Sailing, about making sailing more accessible through hosted, all-inclusive trips designed for solo travellers, couples and small groups.Einar explains how More Sailing has shifted the focus from simply renting boats to creating complete sailing experiences, with skipper, host, food, drinks, transfers, flights and the onboard experience built into the model. The conversation explores customer satisfaction, international growth, luxury at sea, the emotional pull of sailing, and why the company’s slogan is sailing trips for everyone.From Croatia, Greece, Italy and Sweden to the Caribbean, More Sailing is working to lower the barriers to yachting and bring more people onto the water.Guest: Einar Halldin Founder | More Sailing Website: moresailing.com Email: [email protected]📖 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Captain’s Chat | Yachting International Radio
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  Weathering Change at Sea with Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen | Women in Maritime 19.08.2026 28นาที

  At sea, weather is not background. It shapes safety, aviation, command decisions, operational risk and the ability to work effectively in some of the most demanding conditions on the water.In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen, Royal Navy Meteorologist, instructor, mother of two and co-chair of the Naval Service Women’s Network.Fran originally trained to drive ships before specialising in meteorology and oceanography, where environmental information becomes part of tactical decision-making. Her career has taken her across the world, including work connected to the search for MH370, operations in severe sea states, and now teaching tactical meteorology and oceanography to the next generation.This conversation looks at the role of weather in naval safety, the importance of communicating uncertainty with confidence, and what it means to support command decisions at sea.Fran also speaks about life as a woman at sea, being one of very few women onboard, dual-serving parent life, retention, flexible careers, menopause policy and why the lived experience of women in maritime matters as much as the statistics.A thoughtful and important conversation about service, science, judgement, motherhood, culture and the future of women at sea.Guest: Lt Cdr Fran Crowsley-Allen, Royal Navy MeteorologistHost: Julia GoslingLearn more about the Royal Navy:https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/Royal Navy Careers:https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careersHydrography and Meteorology Specialist:https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/roles/hydrography-and-meteorology-specialistPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsSearch Yachting Channel on your favourite podcast platform for more conversations from across the global yachting industry.🎙️ Women in Maritime | Yachting International Radio
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  Why Superyacht Builds Need Operational Experience | Occam Marine | On The Bridge 14.08.2026 32นาที

  What does it take to design and build a superyacht that truly works in operation?In this episode of On The Bridge, host Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, speaks with Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal, co-founders of Occam Marine and former superyacht captains.Drawing on their experience at sea and within yacht construction, Lee and Giles explain why operational expertise should be introduced during the earliest stages of a superyacht build—before layouts, specifications and critical design decisions become fixed.The conversation explores how practical input from experienced captains can improve bridge design, crew and guest flow, tender operations and the overall functionality of a yacht. They also discuss the move from life at sea into business, the growth of Occam Marine and the importance of challenging decisions that may look good on paper but create problems in operation.Topics include: Why operational experience matters during a superyacht build Involving captains before major design decisions are finalised Practical bridge design and onboard workflows Improving movement for guests and crew Tender operations and real-world usability Moving from yacht command into project management Building and growing Occam Marine Guests: Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal, Co-Founders of Occam MarineHost: Alicia Store, COO of dsnm LtdOccam Marine: https://www.occam.uk.com/dsnm Ltd: https://www.dsnmltd.com/Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsOn The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International Radio