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Ever wondered which BOAT Briefing podcast episodes had listeners leaning in, gasping out loud or texting their yacht broker mid-show? From headline-grabbing investigations to big-boat confessions and off-the-map adventures, these are the conversations that had the superyacht world hitting “play” again and again...
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1. Bayesian: New report gives fresh insight into what led to the tragic sinking
What really happened on the night the 56-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Bayesian sank? This episode by managing director Stewart Campbell and travel & charter editor Georgia Boscawen takes you behind the headlines into the released MAIB interim report – the first time the full chain of events begins to come into focus. With expert insight, weather revelations and stability analysis by the University of Southampton, this was a global tragedy that still dominates headlines to this day. Plus: Georgia returns from the Galapagos with tales that might just have you plotting a Pacific escape...
2. Inside the notorious charter yacht King Benji with owner Josh Golder
What happens when a digital-savvy disruptor builds a yacht brand around his dog – and then decides to open the doors to, well… everyone? Prepare for a masterclass in rule-breaking charter marketing. Owner Josh Golder shares with BOAT US editor Cecile Gauert how Dunya Yachts' 46.7-metre King Benji became one of the most recognisable yachts on the planet, why he’s not afraid of big statements (or big banners), and how he handles the Internet watching his every wave.
3. “We closed the deal in five weeks”: Heesen’s new owner Laurens Last
Ever wondered what kind of person buys a major shipyard in just over a month? Laurens Last sits down with Stewart Campbell to reveal the surprisingly practical – and occasionally provocative – thinking behind his takeover of Heesen. Expect frank talk about margins, manufacturing and why the industry’s obsession with “price per gross tonne” might just be missing the point.
4. Talking yacht, golf and Mexico with Danzante Bay visionary Owen Perry
What do you get when a yacht owner stumbles upon a forgotten coastline and decides to build a new kind of paradise? In this Big Boat Interview, Cecile Gauert speaks to Owen Perry, who reveals how a remote stretch of the Sea of Cortez became a world-class resort blending golf, ocean, mountains and serious luxury. If you’ve ever dreamed of finding “the next big place,” this is the episode for you.
5. Black Pearl revealed: Insights from the captain of the 106.7m sailing yacht
This episode, Stewart Campbell catches up with Christian Truter (CT), captain of the groundbreaking 106.7m Oceanco sailing yacht Black Pearl. The yacht was in St Barths for the Bucket and Campbell hopped on board to discuss Black Pearl's extraordinarily ornate interiors, why the spirit of her owner lives on and what the future holds for one of the most technically advanced boats ever built.
6. Henk de Vries: "You have to show the market what it wants"
After four decades, Henk de Vries has stepped down from his day-to-day duties as a director of Feadship and CEO of De Vries. In this interview, he charts his rise to the top of the world of superyachting and discusses how and why he has decided now to take on a more supporting role at the company. Henk has seen some extreme highs and lows in his 40-year boatbuilding career, many of which he discusses in this interview, delivered with his usual charm and candour. Don't miss this opportunity to sit down with one of the biggest names in the superyacht industry.
7. Will Trump destroy or save the US superyacht market?
In this episode of BOAT Briefing, BOAT's editor Caroline White sits down with BOAT’s business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis to discuss the fate of seized 106.1-metre Lürssen yacht Amadea, after a US judge dismissed an attempt to halt the vessel’s forfeiture to the US Justice Department. They also touch on Trump’s recently enacted steel and aluminium tariffs and how this is expected to disrupt the yachting industry, along with a sneak peek at the record number of superyachts attending this year’s Palm Beach show.
8. Can yachting help you live longer?
In this episode of BOAT Briefing, BOAT's features director Charlotte Hogarth-Jones catches up with Tobias Reichmuth, owner of the 45.4-metre yacht Prometej. On 1 March, Tobias was setting out to embark on a journey around the world, stopping everywhere from Greece to Costa Rica and Japan, all in a quest to discover the secret to a longer life. Those on board won’t be charter guests, but people he’s invited specifically because they share his curiosity around longevity and health. They’ll dine on personalised recipes, tailored to the results of their own DNA, blood and microbiome tests, follow rigorous workout plans and share their own academic findings on the subject as part of this unique and unusual cruise. As well as details on the voyage, Tobias also shares his journey to owning and refitting the yacht, and the business background that led him to where he is today.
9. Winners of the 2025 World Superyacht Awards revealed!
After a spectacular ceremony in Venice, Caroline White and Stewart Campbell take you through all the winners from this year's World Superyacht Awards. The duo discuss each winner and brings you the judges' comments about each one.
10. Monaco Yacht Show 2025: Inside the biggest reveals, parties and personal highlights
In this bumper post-Monaco Yacht Show debrief, online editor Holly Margerrison and business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis unpack a whirlwind week on the docks, packed with premieres, parties and press scoops. From Benetti’s 107-metre Mar stepping in as the show’s largest yacht to standout debuts and insight into Feadship's 118.8-metre Breakthrough, the pair relive a week of design innovation. They share insights from exclusive one-to-one announcements, including GX Superyachts’ new explorer series and Heesen’s off-site showcase in Cap d’Ail, before reflecting on broader market trends – from the impact of US tariffs to Gabe Newell’s Oceanco takeover and what it means for the future of superyachting.