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Yachting Channel

by Yachting International Radio

Yachting International Radio (YIR) is one of the world’s leading independent media platforms for the global yachting and maritime sector. The Yachting Channel brings together more than 18 shows, hosted by experts across the industry, delivering in-depth conversations, real-world insights, and unfiltered storytelling from every corner of the superyacht and maritime world. Our programming covers everything from superyacht design, yacht crew life, luxury yacht ownership, maritime law, crew contracts,

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32:21

Yachting Business Secrets: Capital, Visibility &...

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2026/04/26

What does it take to scale a business in today’s yachting industry, and why are visibility and credibility now critical to accessing capital?Rick Thomas, host of Yachting USA, sits down with Rhonda Klch, Managing Partner at EquityFirst, to explore how entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies can position themselves for real financial growth.Filmed at the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, this conversation brings an external perspective into yachting, connecting capital strategy, fundability,

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23:19

Yacht VAT, Ownership & Charter Structures Explained |...

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2026/04/25

Yacht ownership is not just about the asset. It is about structure, compliance, and understanding how VAT, jurisdiction, and operational setup shape both risk and opportunity.In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dylan D’Agostino, Managing Director of Q Global Accounting Ltd, to break down how yacht ownership, VAT, and charter operations function across multiple jurisdictions.This discussion explores the realities of structuring

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51:03

South Africa’s First Female Master Mariner: Captain...

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2026/04/24

What does it take to build a career at sea and rise through one of the most demanding industries in the world?In this episode of Women in Maritime, Julia Gosling speaks with Captain Antoinette Keller, Principal Officer at the South African Maritime Safety Authority in Cape Town.With over 30 years of experience, Antoinette shares her journey from cadet to senior leadership, navigating male-dominated crews, operational challenges, and the realities of long-term life at sea. Her perspective offers a

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5:42

Self Care: Outgrowing Your Old Self | Identity,...

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2026/04/24

Growth does not always feel empowering. Sometimes, it feels like losing the version of yourself that once made sense.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores what happens when you evolve beyond your old identity and why going back is not an option.Reflecting on her journey while writing and reshaping her book, Geraldine shares how personal growth can create distance between who you were and who you are becoming. The same conversations, environments, and relationships begin to

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53:30

Superyacht Leadership, Navigation & Crew Dynamics...

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2026/04/23

Superyacht leadership is defined on the bridge, where navigation, communication, and decision making come together in real time.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alicia Store, Chief Operating Officer at dsnm ltd and host of On The Bridge, about the realities behind modern superyacht operations.From supporting over 700 vessels globally to helping crews transition from paper charts to digital navigation systems, Alicia shares insight into how technology, leadership,

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14:02

Yacht Crew Travel Reality, AI and Global Logistics |...

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2026/04/21

Yacht crew travel is one of the most underestimated parts of the industry, until something goes wrong.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Tim Davey, Founder and Managing Director of Global Marine Travel, to unpack what really sits behind something as simple as getting crew from one place to another.In yachting, it is never simple. Plans shift without warning, owners change direction, and what looks like a routine booking quickly becomes a logistical

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33:28

Yacht Stew Standards, Crew Reality and Service...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/20

What does it really take to deliver seven-star service in yachting?In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey from the Yacht Workers Council speaks with Aurore Picard, Chief Stewardess and author of The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew, about the reality behind yacht interior work and the standards that define the profession.From starting as a stew cook to rising to Chief Stewardess on one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, Aurore shares how experience, structure and systems led to

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38:31

Superyacht Design: Architecture, Innovation and the...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/19

What defines truly exceptional superyacht design, and how does architecture shape the way yachts are lived in, not just admired?In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Luiz De Basto, Architect and Yacht Designer at De Basto Designs, to explore the thinking behind modern superyacht design.Recorded at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, this conversation reflects both individual expertise and the broader direction of the global yachting industry, where innovation, craftsmanship,

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23:07

Superyacht Brokerage & AI Innovation | 365 Yachts...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/17

There is a shift happening in yacht brokerage, and it is already underway.In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Shelly Melcher, founder and CEO of 365 Yachts, to explore how technology, collaboration, and new thinking are reshaping the superyacht brokerage landscape.Shelly shares her journey into the yachting industry, the moment she identified a gap in traditional brokerage models, and how that led to the creation of a more modern, tech-driven

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39:55

Nuclear Shipping Explained: Maritime Reactors, Safety...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/17

Can nuclear power transform global shipping, or does the risk outweigh the reward?In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Martin King, Nuclear Systems Manager, and Paul Roberts, Senior Engineer at Naval Solutions Ltd, to unpack one of the most complex and debated topics in modern maritime: nuclear propulsion.Drawing on decades of experience in submarine operations and nuclear engineering, this conversation breaks down how nuclear reactors actually work at

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13:00

Mental Health, Trauma & Breaking Patterns |...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/16

Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, relationships, health, and the patterns we repeat until they are consciously addressed.In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal reflection on her upcoming book Moments That Matter: A Journey of Healing, Remembering, and Unbecoming, and the lived experiences that led her to understand how trauma embeds itself across every layer of our lives.Drawing from her own journey through illness, burnout, and destructive

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32:31

Superyacht AI, Crew Knowledge & Operations with Onno...

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2026/04/16

Superyacht operations depend on precision, but too often decisions are made using unverified information.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Onno Ebbens, Founder of Ask TheBridge, to explore how validated, industry specific knowledge can transform decision making across the yachting sector.Filmed at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, this conversation dives into the growing role of AI in yachting, the risks of relying on generic information sources, and

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34:56

Yachting Crew Crisis: Why Yacht Leadership Failure Is...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/15

The yachting industry is losing crew, and the problem is not recruitment. It is leadership.In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Luis Chagas, a Master 3000 with 18 years of experience in the superyacht industry, about the growing crew crisis in yachting and why leadership failure is driving turnover across yachts worldwide.This conversation goes directly into the reality of yacht crew culture, exposing how outdated leadership styles, lack of emotional intelligence, and

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35:59

Yacht Crew Injury at Sea: Legal Rights, Medical Care...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/15

Accidents at sea are not rare. What is rare is crew fully understanding what happens next.In Part 2 of this three-part UNCENSORED maritime legal series, host Marién Sarriera sits down with maritime lawyer and former officer Adria Notari to break down the legal realities of injury on board and what crew must do to protect themselves from the moment something goes wrong.From immediate medical care and employer responsibility to repatriation, salary rights, and liability, this episode exposes the

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25:26

Yachting Careers: Superyacht Brokerage Reality and...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/14

Superyacht brokerage is not what yacht crew think it is. And life after yachting is where most people get caught out.In this episode of Rich AF, Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with yacht broker Antonio Palazuelos Archdale of FGI Yachts to break down the reality of transitioning from yacht crew to land-based careers in the yachting industry.From entering yacht brokerage with no network to spending heavily before closing a single deal, Antonio explains why the superyacht brokerage

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27:29

Superyacht Innovation and Refit Strategy at Royal...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/12

What defines real superyacht innovation after more than 140 years of yacht building?In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas sits down with Anders Pehrson, Commercial Director of Huisfit, and Jurjen van ’t Verlaat, Marketing & Communications at Royal Huisman, Huisfit and Rondal.Royal Huisman is one of the most respected names in superyacht construction, known for precision engineering, high-performance sailing yachts, and a long-term approach to build quality that extends far beyond

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10:41

Trauma, Self Worth & Repeating Patterns in Life and...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/10

Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, influences decisions, and drives the patterns people continue to repeat in relationships, health, and life.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal and grounded perspective on trauma, self-worth, and the cycles that continue until they are consciously addressed. Drawing from her own experiences with illness, burnout, and repeated relationship dynamics, she explains how unresolved emotional wounds can manifest

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26:57

Superyacht Refit Strategy and Yacht Operations with...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/09

Superyacht refits do not fail in the shipyard. They fail in planning, communication, and execution long before a vessel arrives.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maria Pierce Schoenheit, Owner and Director of Operations at Maritime Project Solutions, about the real challenges behind superyacht refit projects and yacht operations.Filmed at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, one of the most important events in the global yachting calendar, this conversation

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10:40

Superyacht Forum Miami: Industry Strategy, Investment...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/07

What is the Global Superyacht Forum Miami and why is it positioning itself as one of the most important new events in the superyacht industry?In this episode of Yachting USA, the focus is entirely on the Global Superyacht Forum Miami, a high-level industry forum designed for owners, family offices, investors, and senior decision-makers shaping the future of yachting.This is not a yacht show. This is a strategic platform built around influence, investment, infrastructure, and the evolving role of

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23:26

Superyacht Chef Reality, Crew Life and Galley...

Yachting Channel ·

2026/04/06

Life as a superyacht chef is often seen as glamorous, but the reality behind the galley tells a very different story.In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey, Founder of the Yacht Workers Council, speaks with superyacht chef Rebecca Yewdall about the true demands of working across the global yachting industry, from stepping into last-minute roles and managing high-pressure galley environments to balancing family life with an unpredictable career at sea.This conversation explores what

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