What happens when a holiday park brand starts from scratch with purpose at its core? In this episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, Calum, Lisa and Andrew sit down with the leadership team behind Ohana Mua the UK’s new family-first holiday park with an energy positive ethos.

From rejecting dynamic pricing to embedding sustainability and wellness into every stay, discover how this ambitious startup is redefining staycations with mirror glass lodges, solar-powered infrastructure, and a path toward B Corp certification.

Plus, stick around for a bonus segment where our own Marketing Director, Lisa Allan-Downie, shares her real-world journey of swapping Apple and Google for the Microsoft ecosystem and how Copilot, Planner and Loop changed her workday.

If you care about purpose-driven travel, innovation in hospitality, or making the Microsoft switch, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

In this episode, Calum and Andrew kick off with stories of superyacht fires, boating mishaps, and the rise of liveaboard lifestyles.

Then, Calum sits down with Paul Knox-Johnston, Sales & Marketing Manager at Haven Knox-Johnston, to dive into the realities of marine insurance, from evolving risks and new technology to why great customer service matters more than ever.

We sit down with Tim Mayer, Sales & Marketing Director at MDL Marinas, to explore how one of the UK’s leading marina operators is redefining the customer experience.

From loyalty schemes and fitness clubs to digital innovation and community investment, Tim shares how MDL is evolving to meet the needs of today’s boater and why it's about more than just berths.

Whether you’re in parks, marinas, or just passionate about building better guest experiences, this one’s packed with insight.

Harry Rix joins us to lift the lid on modern holiday home manufacturing, from factory floor to park feedback.

We get into how Rix Group (Victory, Prestige, Atlas) is tackling rising costs, changing buyer behaviour, and the growing demand for smarter, more sustainable accommodation.

If you're in parks, production, or planning for the future, this one's packed with insight you won't want to miss.

Think floating lodges are just a trend? Think again. Ian Watkins from Waterlodge UK shares how marinas are generating up to £50k per berth and why the model works.

Calum, Lisa and Andrew zoom out: talking festivals, memberships, glamping and all the ways operators can grow revenue without growing their footprint.

Packed with ideas. Well worth a listen.

In this episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, we sit down with Richard Dickson, co-founder of Play It Green, to explore what sustainability really means for parks and marinas—without the greenwashing or jargon. From small changes that make a big impact to climate-positive bookings and the role of AI, we unpack practical, credible ways operators can reduce their footprint and tell a better story. If you're looking to future-proof your operations, this one's for you.

In our first episode, Calum, Lisa and Andrew sit down to talk about how they ended up in parks and marinas, why this industry deserves more honest conversations and what From Pitch to Pontoon is all about. It’s a bit of an intro, a bit of a laugh and the start of something we hope you’ll want to be part of.

Welcome aboard From Pitch to Pontoon – your new go-to podcast for the people behind holiday parks and marinas.

Join hosts Calum, Lisa and Andrew as they dive into the conversations that matter across the industry – from smart tech and guest experience to real stories from park and marina operators.

Subscribe now and don’t miss your stop between the pitch and the pontoon.