BOAT Briefing

By BOAT International

BOAT International presents the latest news from the world of superyachts with exclusive interviews, breaking stories and behind-the-scenes access.... more

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The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.

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January 16, 2026 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…
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35min
December 19, 2025 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.

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35min
November 05, 2025 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.

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32min
October 24, 2025 269: An insider's guide to FLIBS (the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show), the superbowl of boating
This week on BOAT Briefing, we’re welcoming a new voice to the show - Dockwalk magazine’s editor, Erik Petersen. A Fort Lauderdale native, Erik joins our BOAT International US editor, Cecile Gauert, to dive into one of the biggest events in the yachting calendar - and in all of Florida - the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which kicks off on October 29. They chat about the scale and impact of this long-running spectacle, which began rather humbly back in 1959, and run through a few of the standout yachts and must-do happenings for captains. They’ll also share some of their favourite local spots, including a brewery where dropping Erik’s name might just get you in - or possibly kicked out.

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36min
October 15, 2025 268: Superyacht Secrets: Expert advice on buying, building and chartering
This week on BOAT Briefing, we’re diving into the high-stakes world of superyacht ownership with a special episode recorded from the Monaco and London offices of international law firm HFW. Whether you’re buying, building or chartering, every step of the yachting journey comes with complex contracts, regulations and potential pitfalls - making expert advice essential.

Joining us are HFW specialists Andrew Charlier, Alex Sayegh, Jessica Taylor and George Kaye, who share their insider knowledge on everything from due diligence and new-build contracts to charter agreements and guest liability. Packed with practical insights, this episode is the perfect guide for anyone navigating the intricate, high-value world of superyachts.

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48min
October 10, 2025 267: 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 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.

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51min
October 03, 2025 266: From profitability to superyachts: Princess Yachts' CEO Will Green charts a new era
After a six-year absence from the Monaco Yacht Show, Princess Yachts returned in style with the unveiling of its new Odyssey superyacht series. Online editor Holly Margerrison steps on board the Princess Y95 during the show for an exclusive chat with CEO Will Green, exploring the British builder's turnaround to profitability, its foray into the outboard dayboat sector with the C48, and the decision to re-enter the 30-metre-plus market.

Articles discussed in the episode:
Monaco live blog: https://boatint.com/261
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29min
September 19, 2025 265: Monaco Yacht Show preview: The trends, the data and what to expect
In this week’s BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by news editor Dea Jusufi to unpack the latest from the Cannes Yachting Festival – from the numbers behind the show to the standout yachts that captured attention – before looking ahead to the Monaco Yacht Show 2025. They preview some of the biggest debuts set to hit Port Hercule, from Amels’ Energy to Heesen’s reimagined Solemates, and discuss the market trends shaping this year’s event. Plus, Holly and Dea share their personal highs and lows from the show season so far – including the best canapés spotted dockside.

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Links to articles discussed in the show:
Cannes live blog: https://boatint.com/21b
Monaco live blog: https://boatint.com/21c
Magic yacht report: https://boatint.com/21d
Energy yacht report: https://boatint.com/21e
Solemates yacht report: https://boatint.com/21f

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41min
September 12, 2025 264: From trawler to trailblazer: How Scintilla Maris became a platform for science
What happens when a superyacht owner opens his vessel to marine researchers on the wild coast of Iceland? In this Big BOAT Interview, online editor Holly Margerrison sits down with Scintilla Maris owner Erik Vonk, who transformed a 1989 fishing trawler into a go-anywhere expedition yacht – and then welcomed scientists on board through the Yachts for Science initiative. Speaking shortly the voyage, Erik shares the 17-year story of converting Scintilla Maris, what it was like hosting Dr. Paige Maroni and her team, and why he believes more owners should consider science collaborations at sea. Alongside BOAT International’s live blog, his candid reflections bring to life a pioneering project that proves yachting and groundbreaking research can go hand in hand.

Links to articles discussed in the show:
The live blog: https://boatint.com/1zt
Scintilla Maris yacht report: https://boatint.com/1zs

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40min
September 08, 2025 263: Cannes Yachting Festival: The return of the 50-metre-plus segment
In this week’s BOAT Briefing, Online Editor Holly Margerrison and Travel & Charter Editor Georgia Boscawen preview the standout yachts expected to make an appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival, where the 50-metre-plus segment makes its long-awaited return. They unpack the latest boat show data, before Holly quizzes Georgia on her top travel tips for Cannes. The conversation then turns to the brokerage market, with last-minute September charters and the biggest price drops of August, before wrapping up with a look at the new Below Deck Med yacht and what fans can expect from the show’s latest season...
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27min

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