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Yachting Channel

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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31:39

Barefoot Cruising Returns: Tall Ships, Windjammer Way...

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2026/01/04

Barefoot cruising is returning, and it challenges almost everything modern cruising has become.In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with Charles J. Kropke, CEO of The Windjammer Way, to explore the revival of tall-ship sailing and the return of barefoot cruising built on freedom, flexibility, and authentic connection at sea. Charles shares how Windjammer is rebuilding an iconic model rooted in small-ship exploration, captain-led itineraries, and deep respect for Caribbean

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60:26

Self Sovereignty, Movement & Nervous System Healing |...

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2026/01/01

What does self-care actually look like when life breaks you open — and there’s no shortcut back?In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy sits down with movement teacher and mentor Perry Idyll for an unfiltered conversation about depression, embodiment, nervous system regulation, and the long road back to inner stability. Perry shares his journey from a conventional upbringing and music career in Los Angeles to a complete life reset in Thailand — shaped by years of depression, isolation

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38:07

Yacht Compliance, Safety & Liability: What Owners and...

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2026/01/01

Yacht compliance is not optional — and it is never just paperwork. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Captain Wendy Clark, Founder of Plumeria Marine, to unpack the compliance failures that quietly shut down charter programs, expose owners to liability, and put crew at risk. With extensive experience across inspected vessels, charter operations, and marine management, Wendy explains why US Coast Guard compliance is black and white — and why misunderstanding that

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16:05

Crew Contracts & Flag States: Know Your Rights Before...

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2025/12/29

Yacht crew contracts, flag state jurisdiction, and maritime law directly affect the safety, rights, and legal exposure of both seafarers and yacht owners.In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, is joined by Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia, Managing Partner and Head of Litigation, and Dr. Marcus Degiorgio, Associate in the Litigation Department, to explain how employment contracts operate as binding legal instruments under maritime law and why

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60:12

Yacht Management, Crew Welfare & Vetting Risks with...

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2025/12/28

Yacht management is expanding rapidly — but oversight, crew welfare, and vetting standards are struggling to keep pace. In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down with yacht management pioneer Bob Saxon for a wide-ranging conversation on where the industry is headed, what’s being overlooked, and why yachting must evolve from a fragmented industry into a true profession. They discuss: Why yacht management is in a growth surge — and why it’s not “easy money” Crew mental health,

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71:31

Body Connection: Movement, Breathwork & Burnout...

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2025/12/26

Self-care is not about motivation or aesthetics. It is about regulation, awareness, and rebuilding trust with the body after stress, trauma, and burnout.In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy is joined by Nenad Stanis, founder of Body Connection Movement, for a grounded conversation on embodied recovery, nervous system regulation, and why movement is inseparable from mental health. Drawing on lived experience rather than theory, Nenad shares how trauma, displacement, chronic stress,

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35:27

Crew Wellness, Fitness & Performance at Sea with Glen...

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2025/12/25

Crew wellness is no longer optional in yachting. It directly affects performance, retention, safety, and the overall owner and guest experience.In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Glen Taylor, Co-Founder of Super Yacht Fitness, to explore how fitness, recovery, movement, and mindset are reshaping modern yacht operations. With over 20 years in the yachting industry and experience rooted in elite sport and high-performance environments, Glen explains why most yacht

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12:54

🎙️ Yachting Unplugged — Year-End Industry Briefing...

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2025/12/23

The global yachting industry is closing out 2025 in transformation mode.Consolidation is accelerating. Refits are outperforming new builds. Digital platforms are attracting private equity. Ownership models are changing — fast. In this final episode of Yachting Unplugged for 2025, Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” delivers a clear, unfiltered briefing on the forces reshaping the global yachting and marine industry as it heads into 2026. This episode covers: Major mergers and consolidation across

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52:25

Recovery Without Judgment: Addiction, Anxiety &...

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2025/12/19

What keeps people trapped in addiction, anxiety, and panic isn’t weakness — it’s unresolved trauma, fear, and the absence of safe frameworks for recovery.In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine speaks with Eshel Ozer, an Israeli writer and author, about addiction, panic attacks, depersonalization, and recovery through lived experience. Eshel shares how writing, self-observation, and harm-reduction principles helped him rebuild agency and repair his relationship with coping

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43:09

Yacht Stewardess Training, COC Pathways & Interior...

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2025/12/18

Interior leadership has long lacked formal structure in yachting. That is now changing. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of Motor Yacht Unbridled speaks with Gemma Hulbert, Founder of The Yacht Stew and The Yacht Stew Academy, about the evolution of yacht stewardess training, interior leadership standards, and the growing importance of accredited Certificate of Competency (COC) pathways. They explore why interior departments have historically been undertrained, how

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26:33

Death on Board: How Yacht Crew Cope With Loss, Trauma...

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2025/12/17

What happens to yacht crew after a death on board — and who is responsible for their wellbeing?In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson speaks with Meeli Lepik, founder of Holistic Yacht Interiors and former Chief Stewardess and Interior Manager, about the realities of loss, grief, and trauma at sea. Drawing on more than 20 years in the maritime and superyacht industry, Meeli shares firsthand experience navigating multiple deaths on board, the emotional burden placed on heads

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30:53

Why Family Dynamics Are the Real Risk Behind Wealth,...

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2025/12/12

What truly breaks families, businesses, and generational wealth isn’t market volatility or poor financial planning — it’s unaddressed family dynamics.In this episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine is joined by Dominik v. Eynern, co-founder of Family Hippocampus, for a grounded, peer-to-peer conversation about the behavioral and emotional forces that quietly undermine trust, communication, and long-term legacy. Drawing on lived experience, systems theory, behavioral economics, and

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25:58

Yacht Crew Burnout, Mental Health & Nervous-System...

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2025/12/11

Burnout is becoming one of the biggest issues in the yachting industry. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Cassidy Breedt, Founder of Auraflow Yoga, about the emotional, physical, and neurological toll yachting takes on crew — and the practical tools that can help prevent long-term damage.Cassidy shares her own journey through chronic fatigue, anxiety, shutdown, and the pressures of working on smaller yachts with little rest. She explains how yoga, breathwork, and

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39:22

The Unspoken Truths of Crew Life | Best of UNCENSORED...

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2025/12/11

When silence protects the system instead of the crew, the only option is to speak the truth.This special Best of UNCENSORED 2025 brings together the rawest and most important conversations of the year, exposing the realities crew face and the shifts the industry can no longer ignore. From sexual assault coverups and ignored complaints to perimenopause, mental health stigma, and the fight for real workplace safety, this compilation highlights the stories and insights that push the industry

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49:43

Superyacht Safety, Reporting & CHIRP: Paul Shepherd...

Yachting Channel ·

2025/12/09

🚨 What really happens when superyacht crew report incidents, and how many lives has CHIRP already helped save?In this episode of Sea Views, host Julia Gosling sits down with Paul Shepherd, Chair of the CHIRP Superyacht Board, to unpack how confidential incident reporting is reshaping safety culture across the superyacht industry. From near misses and falls from height to lithium battery fires, manning levels and harassment on board, this is a straight talking look at what is really happening at

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7:09

📢 BREAKING NEWS: The Superyacht Industry Just Hit €50...

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2025/12/08

The global superyacht sector has officially surged past €50B, driven by explosive growth in new builds, refit, charter, technology, crew, and the global supply chain. In this week’s episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers The Boat Boss delivers the most comprehensive roundup of the year. From a record-breaking METS Trade Show to multi-million-euro refit activity at Damen Yachting, CEO shifts across major brands, breakthrough new flagship yachts, and the rise of electric supercats — this episode

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23:31

Captain Sandy Yawn on Changing Lives Through Maritime...

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2025/12/07

Captain Sandy Yawn joins Yachting USA for a powerful conversation on reinvention, leadership, and the mission behind Captain Sandy’s Charities — her nonprofit dedicated to opening real maritime career pathways for youth and families.Filmed at the newly renovated Pier 66 Marina, Sandy shares how her early struggles, rise through yachting, and even life-threatening moments at sea shaped her commitment to helping the next generation discover opportunity in the maritime world. We’re joined by Liz

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26:15

Sustainable Marine Innovation at FLIBS 2025 | Silent...

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2025/12/05

🌊 Welcome to The Blue Economy, hosted by Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub. In this special edition from FLIBS 2025, we spotlight three standout leaders advancing sustainable innovation across the global marine sector. This episode features award-winning organizations and cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of clean boating, eco-design, vessel safety, and marine conservation. 🔹 Featured Segments in This Episode Silent Yachts — Blue-Green Technology &

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35:01

Fixing Leadership & Crew Culture With SageSeas...

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2025/12/04

How do you build a high-performing crew culture, reduce burnout, and finally solve the leadership gaps that are holding the yachting industry back?Explore all YIR shows, features, and exclusive interviews: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with Paula Dickens, Founder of SageSeas, to unpack one of the biggest challenges in modern yachting: leadership without training — and the crew culture issues that

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26:07

Transforming Your Life Through Travel, Healing &...

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2025/12/04

🌿 What happens when two people sell everything, leave the U.S., and choose a life of healing, growth, and self-care across Southeast Asia? In this powerful episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Kim and Chazz Coursey share their extraordinary story — from burnout and autopilot living to emotional healing, spiritual discipline, and the courage to reinvent their lives from the inside out. Together, they open up about: - Leaving their traditional careers and lifestyle - Overcoming burnout and

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