BOAT Briefing

In this week's BOAT Briefing, the team discuss some of the yachts spreading out from the Med to warmer waters, the secrets of 180 metre superyacht Azzam, and name the year's biggest brokerage deals. We also discuss the toll 2020 has taken on the mental health of superyacht crews, and talk through all the big headlines from the week. We also catch up Chris Gartner, captain of 106.7m Oceanco yacht Black Pearl, to hear what it's like helming the world's biggest sailing boat.

This week's BOAT Briefing contains an exclusive interview with Captain Lee from the hit reality TV series Below Deck. He tells our senior digital writer Holly Overton about his new-found fame, spills some show secrets and recounts some of the craziest guest requests he's ever received as a captain. Meanwhile, the team talk about the Dutch master who can make you a Lego superyacht, and look at some Christmas bargains – a clutch of Caribbean charters that have had their prices slashed, and classic Feadship Anahita V, up for sale at only £95,000. There's also a look at autonomous yacht The Mayflower which sets off for the US in April, and a thrilling new sportfish on the horizon that's got everyone excited – a 52m, five-deck wonder by Royal Huisman.

In this week's BOAT Briefing, the team talk Thanksgiving, why so many superyacht projects have been delayed in 2020, and delve into next-generation medical practices on board. This week's interviewee is Pete Murphy from yacht security company Priavo, who talks ending up a fugitive in Papua New Guinea, the importance of local guides, and why you may not know your crew as well as you think.

In this episode of BOAT Briefing, the team reflect on this year's World Superyacht Awards winners, including the incredible adventures of Dorothea III, which crossed the Atlantic with fishing yacht Post One in tow. There's news on the refit of Marala, the beautiful 1931 boat that's hosted both Salvador Dali and aviator Amelia Earheart. And, as talk turns to Netflix sensation The Crown, Stewart Campbell recalls another celebrity favourite – Jonikal, now known as Sokar – where Princess Diana was once famously photographed. This week's interview is with filmmaker Mark Dalio, who tells us all about OceanX, his new ocean exploration initiative. 

In this week's BOAT Briefing, we sit down with Jack Cowin, the owner of 60m superyacht Slipstream, who talks about how a business opportunity morphed into a lifelong love of yachting. We also discuss all the latest news, including the relaunch of Kaos, formerly Jubilee, and the delivery of Damen explorer La Datcha. We also dig into some sportfisher stats and reveal some headline numbers from the Global Order Book.

In this week's episode, the team discuss the unfolding US presidential election, along with the Trump Princess and JFK's elegant Honey Fitz. Plus, there's news from FLIBS, special insights on the world's biggest new boats, stats on the tremendous growth of German shipyards, and an exclusive interview with Niel Fox, founder of Based on a True Story, a company that designs, builds, and manages magical – sometimes fantastical – journeys around the world, often incorporating superyachts.

In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, the team discusses an intriguing conversation with Burgess boss Jonathan Beckett – starring a tale about Donald Trump – as well as the Alaskan adventures of Ocean Dreamwalker III, the freshest data on sailing superyachts and the latest launches and deliveries. This week, features director Charlotte Hogarth-Jones speaks to Joe Michaels of Californian-based tech company HaptX. He outlines what haptics are, and what they mean for the future of yacht building and design. 

In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we bring you the third and final part in a special interview series with design icons Andrew Winch, Terry Disdale and Tim Heywood. Earlier this year we sat down with the trio to discuss everything from their starts in the business to what the future holds for superyacht design. The first two parts are also available now – so don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from three of yachting's biggest names.

In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we bring you the second part in a special interview series with design icons Andrew Winch, Terry Disdale and Tim Heywood. Earlier this year we sat down with the trio to discuss some of the ground-breaking projects they had worked on and how the superyacht industry has changed over the years. Part 3 of the series will feature in next week's BOAT Briefing. Stay tuned for a fascinating insight into the lives and work of three of the biggest names in yachting.

In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we bring you the first part in a special interview series with design icons Andrew Winch, Terry Disdale and Tim Heywood. Earlier this year we sat down with the trio to discuss their starts in the superyacht business, and what it was like to work in the legendary studio of Jon Bannenberg. Part 2 of the series will feature in next week's BOAT Briefing, and Part 3 after that. 
Stay tuned for a fascinating insight into the lives and work of three of the biggest names in yachting.