We are joined by Andres Colmenares – the specialist writer, researcher & co-founder of IAM, the alternative think-tank which explores the evolution of internet cultures and the influence of digital technologies, to talk about new survey showing we are spending more time online then in face to face communication and it's impact, and "Martini Time', a campaign to try and reinforce this important human connection.

Mental Health in the yachting industry...is there an increase in depression, anxiety and suicide in our industry and what is available to help #crew cope with this? We have a panel discussion about this issue, with Roger Harris from International Seafarers' Welfare & Assistance Network, Debbie Cavaldora from Nautilus International, Tim Clarke from Quay Crew, Collin Squire of Yachting Matters, and Captain William Gould on #SuperYachtRadio

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Michael tells Marieke about the special experience he creates for owners and guests, by hiring part of the crew from the destinations they visit and describes the incredible voyage onboard “Silent World” that led to them wining the inaugural “Australian Voyager Award 2018” and being nominated for the “Boat International Voyagers Award”, just held in London.

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Zara begins with a brief history of Peter and Benetti’s history in Australia, along with reasons for Benetti Yachts supporting the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous at GGCM. She also chat though the different events themselves that happen during the week, the ASMEX Conference and Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show . Peter is directly managing sales throughout the region, responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction levels and heading up after sales and marketing development to reinforce and build the Group’s preeminent presence across APAC.

As Chief Executive Officer at the Gay Group of Companies and Gold Coast City Marina, Trenton is a great host & active supporter of the Australian & International Marine Industry. Marieke has an engaging discussion about the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous and why he believes such events are important, in order to bring the Industry together to engage in open discussion, to give back to the industry and to invite future superyacht clients to a great experience.

Zara Tremlett, Superyacht Services Guide chats with Clare Wray, event organiser and a key member of the team that organizes the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous. She discusses her history within SE Asia where she was also a key member of the team that set up the inaugural Thailand Yacht Show and the Singapore Yacht Shows, along with the recent events of the Australian Superyacht Rendezvous 2019.

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Michael and Frances as the travel " Around the World" are in Barcelona for the MYBA Show, talk with Toby Maclaurin, Sales & Marketing Director, Ocean Independence on board MY Soprano, telling us more about this superyacht, to explain more about the charter market worldwide, and the MYBA Charter Show and its significance.

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We talk with Sara Duncan - Director of Crew & Concierge, as she shares with us her story of yachting life, the transition to being shore based, how she has developed her international yacht crew agency for both maritime industry and private household sector, and what they focus on when looking at recruiting yacht crew.

At the Palma Superyacht Show, Dave had the pleasure of chatting with Avnish Dhall, Ptw-Shipyard, at Palma SuperYacht Show about his own story, and the developments and growth at ptw - Shipyard, located in Tarragona, Spain, the heart of the Med.

At the Palma Superyacht Show, we had the pleasure of talking with Paolo Casani, CEO of Camper & Nicholsons International, hearing about his own story, from fashion to yachting, and learning a lot more about how, with a century and a half experience, they continue to consistently expand in every area of the superyacht industry and how they remain one of the global leaders in luxury yachting activities.

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