Podcasts

BOAT Briefing: which boats will steal the show in Monaco this year?

In this week's BOAT Briefing, Stewart and Sophia look ahead to one of the busiest periods of the year for the superyacht industry, and discuss the standout yachts appearing at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. The pair reflect on the impact the 86 metre Nabila (now Kingdon 5KR) had on the superyacht industry, setting whole careers in motion. In the news this week is Lurssen's launch of the massive 146 metre Project Opera, a new 83 metre contract for German shipyard Nobiskrug and the launch by Turquoise of the 53 metre superyacht Jewels. In our data story we look at the numbers behind Monaco – and dig through some of the 5,339 metres of yacht that will be in the show.

BOAT Briefing: Highlights from the Cannes Yachting Festival

In this week’s episode Sophia has returned from a last minute trip to Cannes Yachting Festival and discusses with Charlotte highlights from the show, including a look around recently launched Arcadia Mabelle. The pair also discuss the strong financial numbers being posted by shipyards including Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Sunseeker and Nautor Swan, while Charlotte reveals the top tips if you are looking to complete a refit in record time.

In the news this week is The Italian Sea Group’s new 50 metre concept called Panorama, the launch of 85.3 metre SilverYachts Globalfast and Numarine’s hybrid electric 30XP. The delivery of yachts over 60m so far this year, in comparison with previous years.

The Big BOAT Interview: Stephen Roberts, owner of the 34.6m Tansu explorer yacht, Only Now

In this week's episode of The Big Boat Interview, Charlotte catches up with Stephen Roberts, owner of the 34.6m Tansu explorer yacht, Only Now. Stephen bought his yacht in the middle of the pandemic, and has managed to do a quick refit on her, as well as a substantial amount of travel. He shares why he thinks yachting is the perfect family holiday, outlines the unusual destinations on his bucket list, and explains why he works better onboard than anywhere else in the world.

BOAT Briefing: the top yachts to see at the Cannes Yachting Festival

In this week’s podcast Stewart and Sophia are back from their respective holidays and look at the fleet that is lining up for this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.  Stewart also discusses his recent chat with Formula One's Fernando Alonso, who has commissioned a custom 60 Sunreef Power Eco catamaran. Meanwhile, Sophia reports back from a flying visit to Monaco to see the recently delivered 44 metre Sanlorenzo AIX, which will soon be heading to Australia where she will be available for charter. In the news they discuss Extra Yachts new line of catamarans, Heesen’s Project Jade  and the latest as the auction of 72.5 metre Axioma closes with 63 bids.

BOAT Briefing: Feadship launches 118m Project 1010

In this week’s episode, Charlotte and Cecile shine a spotlight on upcoming yachting events – from the America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024, to The Bahamas Charter Yacht Show in Nassau in February 2023, as well as the Superyacht Challenge in Antigua in March and the St. Barths Bucket Regatta, plus a brand new fixture that month inbetween Anguilla and Saint Martin: Belmond’s Between the Bays.

The news covers the sinking of motor yacht My Saga; the launch of Feadship’s new 118m Project 1010; the sea trials of Oceanco’s 109 metre superyacht Y720; and the auction of the 72.5 metre sanctioned superyacht Axioma. The data meanwhile focuses on the most popular yachting destinations in the West Mediterranean this year.

BOAT Briefing: What you’ll find onboard Tony Parker’s yacht Infinity Nine at Cannes this year

In this week’s BOAT Briefing, Charlotte and Cecile give a rundown of the yachts in our October issue - from 75m cover star Kenshō, to the 62m Rio, which will be at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. In the news, there’s talk of two thrilling new launches: one, a 35m boat called Infinity Nine from Turkish shipyard AvA Yachts, which belongs to NBA star Tony Parker; the other, an impressive 88m known as Project X from Greek yard Golden Yachts. Plus, some sombre news about the newly launched 45m ISA yacht Aria SF, which has suffered after a devastating fire off the coast of Formentera in Spain. The data story keeps with the theme of impressive and big boats, honing in on which nationalities own the most yachts in the 60m+ size category.

The Big BOAT Interview: with Jonny Horsfield, owner of H2 Yacht Design

This week, Sophia sits down at BOAT HQ with Jonny Horsfield, the owner and design director of London-based H2 Yacht Design. Jonny shares the story of how he founded the company when was in his late twenties in 1994, and the design journey it has been on since – with a diverse portfolio ranging from Al Lusail to Ulysses (now Andromeda). He also discusses H2’s Turkish connection, why he is excited about Rev Ocean, and how client expectations have changed over the past two decades. Finally, he explains why he still believes in the art of drawing and reveals which yacht he spots most often on Instagram.

Which superyachts have travelled furthest this year?

With a staggering nine million nautical miles completed by the superyacht fleet so far this year Stewart and Sophia reveal the five yachts that have travelled the furthest. They also discuss the recent spate of superyacht disasters, the latest on 127m Oceanco Y721 and why a story about a gold-lined yacht infuriates Stewart. In the news this week is the keel laying of the Amels 80 and the delivery of the first ClubSwan80 and the 52 metre CRN Ciao.

The Big BOAT Interview: Alfie Best

In this week’s episode, Charlotte catches up with the owner of 27.5m 90 Ocean Sunseeker Wyldecrest. Best is number 232 on the Times Rich List and calls himself Britain’s wealthiest Romany gypsy. In this exclusive interview, he shares details of tough times in business, the secret behind his recent success, and his plans to launch a small fleet of great value charter yachts, ahead of a predicted recession …

BOAT Briefing: Legendary charter yacht Axioma on the auction block

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we discuss the upcoming no-reserve auction of 72.5 metre Axioma, and look at some other large superyachts which have gone under the hammer, as well as some brokerage bargains. The team pays tribute to Dick Mulder, managing director of Mulder Shipyard, who has sadly passed away this week. In the news is Wally's new line of lightweight carbon-fibre cruiser-racers and the launch of the first 36 metre SpaceCat from SilverYachts. Speaking of catamarans, Sophia drills down into the Global Order Book to examine just how healthy the multihull market really is.

The Big BOAT Interview: The Turner Twins

This week Charlotte caught up with adventurers Ross and Hugo as they sat on their yacht in A Coruña in Northern Spain. They've been on a 100% emission-free sailing expedition to the Atlantic Pole of Inaccessibility (POI) - the geographic location furthest from any coast – and share an update of how their adventure is going and how the tech onboard is holding up, as well as their top tips for planning any exploration...

BOAT Briefing: The New Yorker zeroes in on superyachts

In this week’s episode, Stewart and Charlotte discuss a recent New Yorker article that’s doing the rounds, and take a look at some standout onboard pools, as well as sharing details of what’s in this year’s Superyachts book.

There’s news of a new 80m custom yacht from ISA and designer Espen Øino; a highly secretive 103m Feadship superyacht project, known only as Feadship 1011, which has just had its technical launch; and exciting changes to regulations for charter yachts cruising in Fiji. The data story, meanwhile, takes a look at semi-custom boats under 40m, made with either a steel or aluminum hull – plus some great new launches that are leading the trend.

The Big BOAT Interview: Bob Giles, owner of VivieRae

While building a very successful car dealership business in Louisiana, Bob Giles never lost his innate sense of adventure. After a lifetime of boating, in 2018, he took delivery of the 30 metre Nordhavn 96 VivieRae and logged 20,000 miles in just 10 months. There was never a lull in the action but earlier this year, VivieRae (which has its own Instagram account) started a circumnavigation. We chat about (too) curious sharks, spawning groupers, his favourite destinations – Vanuatu, the Tuamotus and Indonesia being high on the list – mastering the flite board and much more.

BOAT Briefing: Which superyachts will make their show debuts this autumn?

In this week’s podcast Sophia is joined by BOAT US Editor Cecile, who is fresh from a holiday in Switzerland. With yacht show season fast approaching the pair discuss which yachts they are most excited about hopefully seeing, including 75 metre Kensho, 62 metre CRN Rio and the new Sunreef 80 Eco. They also briefly discuss Sophia’s first hybrid experience on Benetti Goga and the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.  In the news is the launch of Project Witchcraft,  Gallant Lady’s refit and an exciting update from Turkish yard Sarp. The data story this week looks at the brokerage numbers from Q2, with an impressive 138 yachts sold.

The Big BOAT Interview: Chris Cecil-Wright

After breaking his back in a paragliding accident in the army, Chris Cecil-Wright turned to the water and the world of brokerage. He began his career at Camper & Nicholsons, working for his mentor, Nick Edmiston, before joining Nick at his new company Edmiston & Company. Chris struck out on his own 10 years ago and founded the eponymous brokerage company. In this conversation, Chris looks back on his career, discusses why superyacht owners are getting younger, and what impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine will have on the superyacht market.

BOAT Briefing: Benetti goes B.Yond with its new 37 metre

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we discuss everything from yacht furniture you can grow on the sea floor to the exciting new 37 metre B.Yond project from Benetti. Stewart, meanwhile, reports back from trips to Germany and Italy and Charlotte looks ahead to our Life Under Sail supplement and the amazing yachts featured within. In the news is Lurssen's delivery of 160m Blue, the latest on The Italian Sea Group's new flagship, Kensho, and we discuss the aesthetic merits of the massive 88.15m multihull Asean Lady. Our data story concerns Riva, and we take a closer look at the brand's amazing Aquarama, arguably the most beautiful boat ever built.

The Big BOAT Interview: Steve Sidwell

In this week's Big Boat Interview, Charlotte caught up with Steve Sidwell, owner of the 34m Westport Ascente. A particularly well-travelled owner, Steve shares some of his many adventures along the Pacific coast. He’s also owned over 20 yachts of various shapes and sizes over his lifetime, so he was able to spill a few top tips for buyers, as well as disclose details about an exciting new yacht that he’s working on right now.

BOAT Briefing: Which boats won at the Design & Innovation Awards?

In this week’s episode Charlotte and Sophia are back in the recording studio following a busy couple of weeks at the Superyacht Design Festival in Milan and the Ultra High Network Insight Summit in Monaco.  As well as talking over the Design & Innovation Awards winners and their festival highlights, Charlotte also reveals some of the insights on owners’ expectations that she picked up from the conference in Monaco. They also discuss the sinking of a yacht off the Turkish coast, Joe Biden’s comments on the yachting industry and the return of Below Deck Mediterranean on board a well-known Hessen. In the news this week Heesen’s Book Ends has been spotted on sea trials and 70 metre Nobiskrug Project 795 has been seen for the first time since October 2020. Plus the uplifting story of a classic yacht that has been saved from her pending demolition.  The data story is focused on the changing demands from younger superyacht owners.

The Big BOAT Interview: with novelist Emma Bamford

In this week's Big BOAT Interview, we sit down with novelist Emma Bamford ahead of the release of debut thriller Deep Water. BOAT’s former production editor Emma has harnessed all of her sailing experience for this dark tale, which is based around a honeymoon couple that sail to the paradise island of Amarante. Emma talks about how her global travels – including a dramatic decision in her thirties to quit her job in journalism to fly to Borneo to work on yacht with a man she had never met before and his cat – influenced the storyline and why yachties are always drawn to adventure.

The Big BOAT Interview: Sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie

In this week's Big BOAT Interview, we sit down with the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie. We discuss the launch of his original America's Cup campaign in 2014, his feelings about the next Cup in Barcelona, and whether the upstart SailGP league is a threat to the oldest sporting competition in the world. Ben also talks about how he manages that tricky work-life balance, and tells his side of the "rescue" story, when he was supposedly saved by Sir Richard Branson when his yacht went a bit wrong in the BVIs...

BOAT Briefing: Why Italy is the centre of the superyachting world

On this week’s podcast Stewart is fresh from a dual trip to Italy taking in the Italian superyacht boom and hanging out with David Beckham at Riva's 180th birthday celebrations. Meanwhile, Sophia reports back from a whirlwind trip to Bermuda, the pair discuss BOAT’s exclusive auction of NFTs in aid of ocean conservation and they look ahead to next week’s Superyacht Design Festival in Milan. In the news this week is the sad sinking of Eleonora E in Spain, the start of construction on the Amer 70 Steel and Monaco Yacht Show’s plans for a showground redesign. In our data story we look at the classic yacht fleet.

The Big BOAT Interview: Rory and Elizabeth Brooks, the owners of the 32m, 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze, and 15.5m 1956 Hera

In this week’s Big Boat Interview, Charlotte catches up with Rory and Elizabeth Brooks, the owners of the 32 metre, 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze, and 15.5 metre 1956 Hera. The couple discuss the best way of keeping a classic yacht in tip top shape, their bookings for the upcoming charter season, proposed environmental targets for existing, rather than new, yachts, and the rookie mistakes they made in their early days - as well as why having a beautiful boat in the Mediterranean is the ultimate trump card, when it comes to luring teenagers out for family holidays…

The Big BOAT Interview: Carlee Jackson

When four young women of colour who worked in shark science met online, they had no idea where their casual conversation would lead. Two years later and their charity, Minorities in Shark Science (MISS), has gathered over 400 members worldwide, as well as a 2022 Ocean Award.

Carlee Jackson, MISS’s Director of Communications, talks to BOAT International about their journey so far, and why she hopes that MISS will ensure that young gender minorities of colour who are interested in science will never feel as isolated as she once did.

The Big BOAT Interview: Dr Sylvia Earle

In this week’s special edition of the Big BOAT Interview, as part of Ocean Talks, Sophia sits down with legendary marine biologist and ocean advocate Dr Sylvia Earle. Referred to as “Her Deepness” Dr Earle has spent more than 7,000 hours underwater and has been at forefront of campaigning to protect the world’s oceans. She talks about the changes she has witnessed during her career that has spanned more than six decades and how she believes the yachting community can be leaders in ocean conservation.

BOAT Briefing: 100th episode spectacular!

It's our 100th episode! In the same week the Queen celebrates 70 years on the British throne, we release our 100th BOAT Briefing. We look back on some of our most popular podcasts to date, discuss the yachts racing in the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, and various other anniversaries, including Riva's 180th birthday and Nuvolari Lenard's 30th. Inflation, meanwhile, is affecting shipyards' bottom lines and we look at how various yards are responding. In the news this week is Oceanco's new flagship, the enormous 117m Infinity, Sanlorenzo's foray into jet-powered yachts and new rules that make it easier for foreign-flagged boats to cruise and charter in the South Pacific.

BOAT Briefing: Which boats won at this year's World Superyacht Awards?

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we talk through the winners of the World Superyacht Awards, which were held last weekend in London, kicking off at Westminster Abbey and concluding at the Guildhall. Find out which boats won – and why. In the news this week is Heesen's change in ownership, the listing of Eddie Jordan's beloved sailing yacht Blush and the launch by CRN of their latest 52 metre, Ciao. In our data story, we look at the yards that have won the most World Superyacht Awards.

The Big BOAT Interview: Dean Pilatti

In this week's Big BOAT Interview, Charlotte sits down with Dean Pilatti, captain onboard the 60.9m yacht Arience. Dean shares the story of how he got the job running Arience, and how the crew’s social media campaign has made it one of the most booked-up charter yachts this season. He also gave his steer on which destinations to head to, and which to avoid (spoiler alert: he can’t stand Capri), as well as how to create a comfortable, family atmosphere onboard that puts everyone at ease.

BOAT Briefing: Why green graphene will change the future of superyachts

On this week’s podcast Stewart reports back from a whirlwind visit to British climate technology company Levidian Nanosystems, which recently announced a new partnership with Edmiston. The team also discuss the sad demolition of former Atlantic record holder Gentry Eagle and debate the benefits of a trimaran design. They also look at the Q1 charter numbers and why there is  unprecedented demand for charters this summer. In news the team discuss Wider and Nauta Design’s Moonflower 72 and Azimut Benetti Group’s record-breaking order book. The data story focused on the five biggest sales by LOA so far this year.

The Big BOAT Interview: Rob Doyle and Pieter Van Geest

A trimaran nearly as wide as it is long with virtually unlimited range, as long as there is wind, water and sun. Designer Pieter Van Geest and naval architect Rob Doyle conceived of Domus as a flexible platform, ideally suited for a circumnavigation (it is “Panamax ready” both in terms of its width and height), or a party platform. Despite its radical looks, this trimaran would be easier and less expensive to build than a comparable catamaran, the design team says. All systems are concentrated in the central hull, and it could be built in sections. Rob and Pieter who both have a particular affinity to sailing have worked with Ron Holland in years past and now both head their own studios, in Ireland and The Netherlands respectively. The pendulum is swinging back to sailing, they say, and one of the challenges is the lack of build slots. But with everyone looking for space, a trimaran is a plausible and attractive solution, which offers plenty of space to stretch out and incorporate solar panels, batteries, and fuel cells.

BOAT Briefing: Who are the biggest builders in China?

In this week’s episode, the team discuss the recent Owners’ Club event in Miami, and plans for the upcoming Superyacht Design Festival at the end of June. There’s also talk of David Bowie’s yacht, El Caran, which is currently up for sale; an update to the charter licensing fees in Turkey, which should lure more boats to the area; and analysis of this year’s Q1 brokerage sales. In the news, they discuss the 45m Benetti yacht Domani , which recently took on water off the coast of Grays Harbor in Washington; a glimpse of an exciting new 100m+ yacht emerging from the Lürssen sheds, rumoured to be named Project Alibaba; and an innovative new 88m eco-focused concept from Vripack, called Utopia at Sea. The data story focuses on the number of superyacht builders and projects currently in the sheds in China.

BOAT Briefing: Will we have yacht shows without yachts?

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, Sophia reports back from the Spring Pop Up in Monaco where topics included how the war in Ukraine is impacting the market and emerging shipyard destinations. We also look at how a booked-up charter season impacted the MYBA charter show and the forthcoming Formula One Grand Prix in Miami, including the incorporation of a marina without any water. We also celebrate the winners of this year’s Ocean Awards. In the news this week we cover the new flagship of the Bering explorer series, the launch of the Oasis 34M and that Tankoa will build a 52 metre Vitruvius.

The Big BOAT Interview: Guillaume Hodde, co-founder of AirYacht

In this week's Big BOAT Interview, we sit down with Guillaume Hodde, the co-founder of a company called AirYacht, which is seeking to build "the superyacht of the skies". This is a 200-metre-long airship that carries a 50-metre long, superyacht-styled residence that can be dropped on water or on land. You can hear more details about the project from Guillaume at our Superyacht Design Festival in Milan, running from 22-24 June. Tickets are now available via our website here.

BOAT Briefing: Why it's all about the experience for millennial yacht owners

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, Sophia reports back from the first ever Experiential Yachting Forum in Monaco, we discuss why the shared ownership model has never taken off and learn more about the out-of-this-world refit of 56 metre Galaxy. We also bring you news of a brand new superyacht shipyard on the South Coast of the UK, and the fascinating history of the boat it's currently restoring, TT Calshot, and we ask the question: how long can the superyacht boom last? In the headlines this week are Benetti's newly launched Calex, Southern Wind's 32 metre Sorvind and Numarine's baby explorer, the 22XP.

The Big BOAT Interview: Mark Elliott

This week’s Big BOAT interview is with IYC yacht broker Mark Elliott. A Miami native who got his sea legs early, Mark was an experienced captain by the age of 19. We talk about the time he met Bernie Little, a yacht aficionado who loomed large in his career, the hairy hours when he battled to save the guests and crew of 37 metre Nadine (which eventually sank in 15-metre waves off Sardinia) – an incident made famous by the movie Wolf of Wall Street, his fondness for flying, the time he met Sean Connery, the American yacht building industry and a few of his current listings, which include 73.1 metre Laurel, 64 metre Atomic and the one-of-a-kind Jon Bannenberg-designed all-carbon Oceanfast Thunder.

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 Silent Yachts. Our data story, meanwhile, looks at some of the most adventurous yachts of 2022 so far.

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. Mortstedt and his family have established one of the Caribbean’s coolest hotels, a project that the whole family is involved with. They talk about how they captured the magic of the Grenadines and tell us what it really takes to build a super-luxurious beachfront hotel on the other side of the world.

BOAT Briefing: Could this be the strongest year for brokerage sales ever?

In this week’s episode, the team look at Q1 brokerage sales compared with previous years and discuss some of 2022’s most expensive listings. We 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, designed by Canadian designer Ivan Erdevicki, and the fact that Mengi-Yay Yachts in Tuzla has just launched the 48m NB101, the first hull in the new Virtus 47 line.

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 his yacht, which became a project that the whole family was involved in; how he was forced to change careers after the financial crisis of 2008; what he still has to learn in the world of hospitality; and why for him, success is so much more than the bottom line of a balance sheet.

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, Italian shipyard Tankoa’s contract for a 52 metre and the delivery of 71m Feadship superyacht Juice. For the data story the focus returns to Amels, looking at the brand’s growth and the success of the Limited Edition series.

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, including his amazing survival in a private jet crash, and why he decided to take a bet on the superyacht industry.

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 Cup regatta in 2024; a major refit of the 63m Force Blue at Lusben; and an impressive new 75m hybrid expedition yacht at Damen Yachting. The data story, meanwhile, focuses on three major Dutch shipyards: Feadship, Oceanco, and Amels.

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 changed the game for the yachting industry.

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 an update on the German shipyard Lloyd Werft, which has found a buyer after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year. To mark the the Dubai Boat Show, our data story this week concerns boats built in the UAE.

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 what superyachts of the future might look like, what can be done to make the current fleet more sustainable and why it is vital that there is collaborative effort for change.

Episode 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 launch of 160m Project Blue, a busy week for Amels and the announcement that 77m Project Black Shark will be completed at Nobiskrug. This week’s date is focused around Gross Tonnage and looks at the difference between the longest and the largest yachts in the world.

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, revisit briefly AC36 and the moment Patriot caught a bad break, chat about sailing for fun and sailing to win. and family. Terry, who wrote a column in BOAT's US edition all through AC36, calls the America's Cup the Everest of sailing and his focus is on reaching the summit!

Episode 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 discuss a new 76 metre order at Turquoise, Pershing's new GTX116 and Heesen's 60 metre Lusine. Our data story concerns sportfishers – and why this market is looking very good indeed.

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 and lust for travel and how they went from designing restaurants and luxury spaces, including the superb Air France Lounge at CDG, to their first yacht commission. They joined the project with exterior design by Azure and archineers.berlin when it was already started to create the interior look of 75 metre Admiral Kenshō, which promises to be one of the most interesting yacht debuts of 2022.

Episode 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 data also has an American focus and looks at the growth and challenges around the US Global Order Book.

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 53 superyachts in 2021, more than any other company. In this interview Bob talks about everything from the asking prices of today's superyachts and dealing with tricky clients, to NFTs and even colourful chinos...