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#289
July 24 · 36 min
289: The biggest superyacht deliveries of the summer – and what to watch at Monaco
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-facts Silver Fox https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/alo-yoga-voyage-cannes-wellness-charter-yacht-silver-fox Yachts spotted in the Med: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyachts-spotted-mediterranean-summer
#288
July 2 · 41 min
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
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-superyacht Find out more about the decision to move to China: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/323m-residential-yacht-ulyssia-construction-china-mer…
#287
June 23 · 54 min
287: Inside the BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards: Meet the makers behind the magic
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-winners More about Poppy's story https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/boat-artistry-craft-awards-winners-celebrating-artworks-yachts-kismet-fox The BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards will return to the Superyacht Design Festival in 2027, with nominations now open until 21 October 2026.
#286
June 4 · 18 min
286: Big BOAT Interview: Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on why the car marque is going to sea
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-yacht https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ferrari-hypersail-racing-yacht-in-build
#285
May 22 · 17 min
285: Big BOAT Interview: Cyclades Cup Antiparos founder, Ilia Rigas, on how to create a regatta
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_may26 Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions?utm_source=audioboom.com&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=subscriptions_homepage_may26 Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#284
May 15 · 36 min
284: The Big BOAT Interview: What happened when seven-month-pregnant freediver Hanli Prinsloo met a pod of bottlenose dolphins
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/5b8 BOATPro: https://boatint.com/59z Subscribe: https://boatint.com/5a0 Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#283
May 2 · 30 min
283: World Superyacht Awards 2026: The winners revealed!
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: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#282
April 23 · 34 min
282: How sharks have become the money-spinners of the sea: Olivia Swaak-Goldman's fight against wildlife crime
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/4yq Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4yr Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com Photo credit: Gerald Schombs for Unsplash
#281
April 17 · 50 min
281: On board Big Sky: Inside a French Polynesia charter
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: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#280
April 2 · 23 min
280: Inside the St Barths Bucket: Exploring the Magic of Superyacht Racing
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: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#279
March 27 · 20 min
279: The Big BOAT Interview: John Caudwell on the business of charter
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/4ej Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4ek Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#278
March 13 · 37 min
278: Everything you should know ahead of the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show
It's Show time in Palm Beach! In this week’s BOAT Briefing podcast, US Editor Cecile Gauert and Business Editor Gabrielle Lazaridis discuss the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat show, revealing insider tips and the some of the must-sees at the show, as well as BOAT International’s first Introduction to Superyacht Ownership event. They go over some of the history and the market trends in the United States, currently the world’s biggest yacht market, which are shaping this show and morphing it into one of the must-attend events of the year for big boat lovers. 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/4ej Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4ek Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#277
March 6 · 19 min
277: Middle East tensions, Sunseeker’s new owners and the St Barths Bucket
In this business-focused episode of BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by BOAT’s business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis to unpack a week of unusually intense industry news. The pair discuss the operational and insurance implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East and what they mean for yacht movements. They also examine the latest ownership changes at Sunseeker, leadership restructuring at The Italian Sea Group and the escalating takeover battle surrounding US giant MarineMax. The conversation also turns to the sailing calendar, with a look at the history and enduring appeal of the St Barths Bucket as it kicks into action next week. 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. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/48w Subscribe: https://boatint.com/48x Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#276
February 27 · 34 min
276: French Polynesia by superyacht – plus five stories shaping 2026
In this episode of BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by travel and charter editor Georgia Boscawen to explore two very different sides of the superyacht world. After cruising the Society Islands on board 48-metre Oceanfast yacht Big Sky, Holly shares a first-hand account of navigating French Polynesia by yacht – from the dramatic peaks of Moorea and encounters with humpback whales to the practical realities of reaching and chartering in one of the most remote destinations on earth. The pair discuss how it compares to expedition hotspots such as Antarctica and the Galápagos, and whether the South Pacific truly lives up to its “trip of a lifetime” reputation. The conversation then shifts to the state of the market, where the pair break down five of the biggest stories shaping 2026 so far. 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. Stories discussed: Palm Beach debuts https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yachts-palm-beach-international-boat-show-2026 Lürssen 109m O3 on sea trials https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-superyacht-project-shackleton-icecap-o3-sea-t… Oceanco 93m Draak becomes support vessel for 111m Leviathan https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/draak-ex-tranquility-yacht-oceanco-rebuild-leviathan Abeking & Rasmussen confirms 100m+ new build https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/abeking-and-rasmussen-100m-plus-new-build-superyacht Turquoise Yachts launches 88m flagship https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/turquoise-yachts-flagship-superyacht-vento-angelique-… Benetti double launch: B.Now 67M hybrid yachts https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-hybrid-bnow-67-two-superyacht-launches BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qw Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3qx Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#275
February 13 · 20 min
275: Is this the brand that will change the perception of travel at sea?
This week on BOAT Briefing, travel and charter editor Georgia Boscawen sits down with Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, to discuss how the brand is reshaping perceptions of ocean travel. Ahead of the delivery of Explora III, Nash reveals how Explora Journeys is redefining modern cruising and carving out its place in the ultra-luxury market. A relative newcomer that launched its first vessel in 2023, the brand is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan, with six ships on track for delivery by the end of 2028. 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. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qw Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3qx Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#274
February 1 · 35 min
274: BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 2026: The Winners revealed
In this special edition of BOAT Briefing Caroline White and Cecile Gauert project themselves to a cool evening in Kitzbühel, Austria, when the winners collected their beautiful Minervas at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards ceremony. The two go through all the winners and categories, and reveal some of the thought process involved in the judges' choices to select winners among a strong field of finalists. 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. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qw Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3qx Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#273
January 26 · 34 min
273: Fraser’s view from the top: Anders Kurtén on sales, charter and what’s next
In conversation with BOAT International’s online editor Holly Margerrison, Fraser's CEO Anders Kurtén reflects on nearly three years at the helm of one of the superyacht industry’s most established brokerages. The discussion spans brokerage and charter performance, shifting client demographics, the rise of far-flung destinations, sustainability and transparency – and what the data is revealing about where the market is heading next. 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. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3m0 Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3m1 Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#272
January 16 · 34 min
272: St Barths sightings, 2026 deliveries and the business stories that shaped 2025
In the first BOAT Briefing podcast of the year, online editor Holly Margerrison and business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis kick off 2026 by taking stock of the market’s early signals. From counting the superyachts spotted in St Barths and what that activity reveals about the charter landscape, to looking ahead at the most anticipated yacht deliveries due to hit the water in 2026, the duo unpack what’s coming next. They also reflect on the biggest business stories of 2025, revisit BOAT International’s most-read yacht reports of the year and share their personal new year’s resolutions for the months ahead. 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. Episode links: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyachts-sightings-in-st-barths-new-years-eve-2026 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/biggest-upcoming-superyacht-deliveries-2026 https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/biggest-yachting-business-news-stories-2025 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/exclusive-new-yachts-superyachts-2025-m…
#271
Dec 19, 2025 · 34 min
271: What the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces leadership
This week on The Big BOAT Interview, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by Leo Walker, Founder and CEO of Who Dares Group and a former member of the UK’s Special Boat Service. Drawing on his experience in elite military teams, Leo discusses leadership, resilience and decision-making under pressure, and how those principles translate to life on board today’s superyachts. From crew retention and mental resilience to teamwork when things go wrong, the conversation examines what the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces thinking – and why strong leadership and operational readiness are becoming increasingly critical as yachts grow larger, more complex and more globally mobile. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/38r Subscribe: https://boatint.com/38s Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com
#270
Nov 5, 2025 · 31 min
270: ‘It’s like landing a jumbo jet, over and over again!’: What it’s like to sail a superyacht through the Northwest Passage
In this episode of The Big BOAT Interview, BOAT’s Content Director Lucy Dunn sits down with trailblazing captain and ice pilot Maiwenn Beadle - the first woman ever to take a superyacht through the legendary Northwest Passage. From navigating ice-choked waters to balancing razor-sharp safety decisions with the pull of exploration, Beadle shares her insights into what it takes to operate in some of the planet’s most demanding environments. Beadle is taking part in the panel debate Are Permits Holding Back Exploration? at next week’s Explorer Yachts Summit at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Tickets are still available on Boatinternational.com. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/2m1 Subscribe: https://boatint.com/2m2 Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

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