Starting a Business Alone 

We will explore the journey of independent entrepreneurship. Hear inspiring stories from women who conquered fear and took bold risks. Gain strategies to boost self-reliance, build resilience in new markets, and create supportive networks that empower courageous decisions.

Host: ⁠⁠Andrea Tagliaferro⁠⁠

Forum by: ⁠Yacht Femme⁠

YACHT FEMME:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠yachtfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yachtfemme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠Yacht Femme⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @yachtfemme⁠

Rebecca Whitlocke, founder of Antibes Yachting, is a marketing consultant and freelance copywriter based in southern France. With a background in wholesale travel and experience in superyacht hospitality, Rebecca’s proudest achievement is launching her company while juggling life as a Mom to two sons. She focuses on helping yachting businesses grow through strategic marketing, PR, social media management, and event promotion.

Host: ⁠⁠Andrea Tagliaferro⁠⁠A Yacht Dame Productions

FOLLOW REBECCA

Website: ⁠antibesyachting.com

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebecca Whitlocke

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antibesyachting

YACHT FEMME:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yachtfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yachtfemme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yacht Femme⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme

Maryann Johndrow, CEO and Co-founder of BoatBot. She grew up boating in Cape Cod and now resides in Newport Beach, CA. After building a successful tech company, she turned her passion for yachting into innovation, launching BoatBot in 2023 to simplify yacht management. She oversees marketing, sales, and operations, focusing on AI-driven solutions like CaptainAI, to streamline maintenance. With a nimble team of 20, she sees technology as key to industry efficiency.

Host: ⁠Andrea Tagliaferro⁠
A Yacht Dame Productions

FOLLOW MARYANN

Website: boatbot.ai

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maryann-Johndrow

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@boatbotapp

YACHT FEMME:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠yachtfemme.com⁠⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yachtfemme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yacht Femme
YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme

From Crisis to Code: How Modern Challenges Reshape Maritime Law with Claudia Casalis, Laura Sherrod and Sophie Spicknels

Explore how contemporary social, political, and environmental changes, as well as maritime disasters, shape the evolution of yacht laws and maritime regulations. Drawing on historical precedents, the forum will examine ongoing global occurrences and their potential to influence the yachting industry, including manufacturing practices, safety standards, and international compliance measures.

Host: Andrea Tagliaferro

Forum by: Yacht Femme

YACHT FEMME:

Website: ⁠⁠yachtfemme.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yachtfemme⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme⁠⁠⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme⁠⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame

Understand the regulatory requirements affecting superyacht pioneers. We’ll focus on evolving regulations, legal issues, and how these impact yacht ownership, financing, and registration, particularly for early movers in the industry.

Host: Andrea Tagliaferro

Forum by: Yacht Femme

YACHT FEMME:

Website: ⁠yachtfemme.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@yachtfemme⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠Yacht Femme⁠⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme⁠⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame

Explore the future of shipyards with a focus on owner expectations and projections for 2025. This session will also examine the potential impact of the U.S. elections on regulations, tax policies, and international agreements within the yachting industry.

YACHT FEMME:

Website: yachtfemme.com

Instagram: ⁠⁠@yachtfemme⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠Yacht Femme⁠⁠

Spotify:⁠⁠http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame

Explore the global financial landscape’s impact on shipyards and brokerage sales. Hear how economic shifts, inflation, and supply chain issues are influencing yacht purchasing trends, shipyard operations, and brokerage strategies.

-YACHT FEMME:

Instagram: ⁠@yachtfemme⁠

Linkedin: ⁠Yacht Femme⁠

Spotify:⁠http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme⁠

YouTube: ⁠http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame

Meet Alison Vassallo, Partner at Fenech and Fenech Advocates and Head of the Yachting Department.

In 2004, she received her Doctorate of Laws from the University of Malta, and in 2005, she obtained her Master’s Degree in International Maritime Law from the International Maritime Law Institute.

For the past 19 years, Alison has advised and coordinated projects for owners, shipyards, and financiers on the acquisition and sale of private and commercial yachts. She provides legal support for registration, corporate services, financing, chartering, leasing, and fiscal requirements and solutions.

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FOLLOW FENECH & FENECH :

Website: ⁠ https://fenechlaw.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fenechandfenech/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fenechandfenech

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fenechlaw

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/fenech-&-fenech-advocates

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FOLLOW YACHT FEMME:

Website: ⁠https://www.yachtfemme.com⁠

YouTube: ⁠http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame⁠

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yacht-femme/

Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/yachtfemme/⁠

Spotify: ⁠Yacht Femme⁠

Apple podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yacht-femme/id1531198636 ⁠

Professional Help and Navigating Health Insurance with Francesca Conn, Melanie Langley Cert and Sophie Spicknell.

Explore the complexities of health insurance in the maritime sector, including coverage options, costs, and contractual obligations. Additionally, learn how to connect with counselors, access key resources, and prepare mental health support in advance.

How to Connect with Qualified Counselors: Learn the best ways to find and connect with licensed professionals who can offer the support you need.

Hotlines and Associations: Receive contact information for trusted associations and hotlines that provide immediate assistance and support.

Understanding Coverage Options: Gain clarity on the different types of health insurance coverage available to maritime professionals, including what is typically covered and how it aligns with industry-specific needs.

Making the Right Choice: Learn how to evaluate different insurance providers and plans to select the best option for you and your crew's health and well-being.

-SPONSORS:

⁠⁠Robert Allen Law⁠⁠

CRUSOE⁠⁠

-YACHT FEMME:

Instagram: @yachtfemme

Linkedin: Yacht Femme

Spotify:http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-Femme

YouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-Yachtdame

Prevention and Best Practices with Laura Kilbey and Lauren Cotton, moderated by Jill Bobrow.

Dive into substance abuse prevention and learn how to foster a healthy work environment through effective practices and background checks.

- Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies: Learn practical approaches to identify early warning signs of substance abuse and implement prevention measures to create a healthier, safer work environment for the crew.

- The Value of Thorough Background Checks: Understand the critical role of background checks in ensuring a trustworthy crew, reducing the risk of substance abuse, and promoting safety on board.

- Fostering a Safe and Supportive Work Culture: Discover actionable steps to build a work environment that prioritizes mental health, encourages healthy habits, and prevents burnout or substance misuse.

- Actionable Insights for Addressing Mental Health Issues: Gain concrete strategies for addressing mental health challenges within the crew, knowing when to seek professional support, and fostering a culture where mental health is openly discussed and supported.

-SPONSORS: ⁠Robert Allen Law⁠ and ⁠CRUSOE⁠-FOLLOW YACHT FEMME:Apple podcast: Spotify :http://bit.ly/spotify-Yacht-FemmeYouTube: http://bit.ly/YT-YachtdameInstagram: