What does embodiment actually mean, and why does it matter in high-pressure environments like yachting, business, and leadership?

In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy breaks down the difference between understanding self-care and actually living it, exploring how embodiment shapes decision-making, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience across movement, breathwork, and therapeutic practice, Geraldine explains why self-trust, energy protection, and alignment are not optional for those operating in demanding environments where pressure, expectation, and external influence are constant.

This is not theory.

It is a practical look at how people lose alignment, how outside voices influence direction, and what it takes to stay grounded when building something, transitioning careers, or navigating uncertainty.

In this episode:

This episode is for crew, founders, leaders, and professionals who are expected to perform at a high level, while maintaining clarity, resilience, and direction.

Because self-care is not about stepping away from pressure.

It is about learning how to operate within it.

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Crew burnout is one of the most persistent and least addressed challenges in the yachting industry.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, host Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Alex Paterson, founder of Crew Renew, to explore the cycle of burnout that continues to affect yacht crew worldwide.

The discussion examines how long hours, sustained pressure, and limited access to meaningful recovery create a pattern that impacts not only individual wellbeing, but also crew retention, performance, and overall vessel operations.

Alex Paterson shares how Crew Renew is working to change that by connecting verified crew with trusted, vetted shore-side services, offering access to wellness, recovery, and lifestyle experiences designed to support both mental and physical reset.

It also looks at the wider responsibility across the industry, including the role of captains, management companies, and owners in supporting crew wellbeing as part of a sustainable operational model.

For an industry built on precision and performance, the condition of the people delivering that standard can no longer be overlooked.

🌐 Learn more: https://crewrenew.com

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What actually happens when someone dies at sea, and what rights do crew and families really have?

This is Part One of a three-part Maritime Legal Series on UNCENSORED, focused on death at sea and the legal reality that follows.

Death at sea is one of the most complex and least understood areas of maritime law, yet it directly affects seafarers, yacht crew, and maritime professionals worldwide.

In this episode, host Marién Sarriera is joined by maritime lawyer and former officer Adria Notari to break down what happens after a fatal accident, suspected suicide, or serious onboard incident.

This conversation answers the questions most crew don’t think about until it’s too late. Who gets notified? What are the employer’s responsibilities? What happens to the investigation, the repatriation, and the crew member’s legal rights?

It also exposes a critical issue within the industry. Maritime law is structured to protect commerce first, not crew, and in the aftermath of a death at sea, families are often left navigating grief while being asked to make legal decisions they do not fully understand.

One of the most important takeaways from this episode is simple. Do not sign anything without independent legal advice.

Key topics include death at sea procedures, seafarers’ rights, maritime law, crew contracts, emergency contacts, repatriation, investigations, wrongful death claims, and legal protections for yacht crew and maritime workers.

This is essential listening for anyone working at sea or responsible for crew welfare.

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Part One of a three-part series. Continue with Part Two to understand accidents and injuries onboard, and Part Three for deeper legal protections and claims.

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What does the future of the expedition yacht actually look like?

In this episode of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas explores a new generation of aluminum expedition catamarans designed for long-range cruising, owner-operators, and modern offshore exploration.

The discussion looks at how modern yacht builders are rethinking expedition vessels by combining catamaran stability, aluminum yacht construction, efficient hull design, and emerging propulsion technologies such as hybrid systems, electric propulsion, and future methanol fuel solutions.

From the advantages of aluminum over GRP construction to the realities of building yachts for real offshore capability, this conversation explores the engineering, design philosophy, and operational thinking behind modern expedition yachts.

The episode also examines why many yacht owners are now prioritizing simplicity, efficiency, and owner-operated capability rather than increasingly complex onboard systems.

Topics include expedition yacht design, catamaran stability, hybrid propulsion systems, electric boats, sustainable yacht technology, and the evolving global yacht market.

For anyone interested in yacht design, expedition cruising, marine technology, aluminum boatbuilding, and the future of long-range yachts, this episode offers valuable insight into where the industry may be heading.

In this episode

• Expedition yacht design and long-range cruising
 • Aluminum yacht construction vs GRP boatbuilding
 • Why catamaran expedition yachts offer stability and space
 • Owner-operated yachts and simpler onboard systems
 • Hybrid propulsion, electric propulsion, and methanol fuel
 • Hull efficiency and naval architecture in modern yachts
 • Expedition platforms designed for real offshore capability
 • The outlook for the global yacht market

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Host: Rick Thomas

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ATPI Travel delivers expert travel solutions for the marine industry, supporting yacht crew, owners, and maritime businesses around the world.

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Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are now at the centre of modern offshore subsea operations, supporting everything from offshore energy infrastructure and subsea cable installation to deepwater inspection, survey work and underwater recovery missions.

In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell speak with Andy Howie, founder of Pioneer Subsea and former naval submariner, about the real world of ROV operations and the role these systems play across the offshore and maritime industries.

ROVs allow offshore teams to operate thousands of meters below the ocean surface in environments where human divers cannot safely work. Today they are used across offshore wind, oil and gas infrastructure, subsea cable networks, salvage operations and scientific exploration.

Andy explains how ROV systems operate, what life is really like for operators working offshore, and why the job requires deep technical expertise in hydraulics, electronics and engineering, not simply piloting a vehicle underwater.

The conversation also explores the future of subsea robotics, including remote operating centres, satellite connectivity offshore and how advancing technology is changing the structure of offshore operations while still relying on highly skilled technicians and strong safety culture.

For anyone interested in offshore engineering, subsea technology, maritime safety or careers in the offshore industry, this episode provides a rare operational perspective from inside the world of ROV operations.

Topics discussed

• What remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are and how they work
 • The difference between ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)
 • Where ROVs are used across offshore energy, subsea cables and deepwater operations
 • Typical operating depths and the limits of human diving
 • The reality of life working offshore as an ROV operator
 • Technical skills required to enter the subsea industry
 • How remote operating centres are changing offshore operations
 • Key safety hazards including high voltage systems, hydraulics and subsea risks
 • Whether robotics will replace offshore jobs or reshape them
 • Why speaking up about safety remains critical offshore

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Hosts: Julia Gosling & Adam Parnell | Sea Views
 Guest: Andy Howie | Founder, Pioneer Subsea

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Daily self-care practices can dramatically influence mental health, emotional resilience, and nervous system regulation.

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores how intentional routines can help regulate stress, reduce anxiety, and support long-term emotional wellbeing.

Self-care is often misunderstood as indulgence. In reality, it is a discipline that supports clarity, resilience, and the ability to navigate demanding environments and personal challenges.

Geraldine shares how structured morning routines, meditation, body awareness, movement, and nutrition can help stabilize the nervous system and influence the tone of the entire day.

She also speaks candidly about trauma, personal responsibility, healing, and the importance of developing internal resilience during periods of uncertainty, stress, or major life transition.

This episode explores:

• Why the way we start the day shapes mental and emotional wellbeing
 • How meditation and breath awareness regulate the nervous system
 • The connection between movement, stress relief and trauma release
 • Why gratitude practices support emotional stability
 • The role of nutrition, sunlight and hormonal balance
 • Recognizing trauma responses and emotional overwhelm
 • Moving beyond self-victimization through physical and mental discipline
 • Supporting emotional resilience during periods of uncertainty

Because real self-care is not about avoiding life’s challenges.

It is about developing the internal strength required to move through them.

🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs

Practical self-care grounded in nervous system regulation, emotional integration, energetic awareness and sustainable wellbeing.

Programs include:

• Embodied Awareness
 • Self-Care Foundations
 • Burnout Prevention and Recovery
 • Founder Performance and Resilience
 • 1:1 Online Coaching

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Social media is changing how professionals and businesses operate in the global yachting industry, and crew are increasingly thinking about how to prepare for life after the boat.

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Maxine Holmes, co-founder of Superyacht Sisters, about personal branding, social media strategy, crew welfare, and why planning for a career beyond yachting is becoming more important than ever.

The conversation explores how Maxine entered the superyacht industry, the realities of working onboard, and how her experience in yachting led to building a business that helps maritime companies communicate more effectively with the global yachting community.

Captain Liam and Maxine discuss how social media is reshaping the industry, why authenticity matters more than polished marketing, and how businesses and crew can use storytelling to build credibility and trust within the maritime world.

The episode also explores important conversations happening across the industry today, including crew welfare, safety, mental health awareness, and how yacht crew can start preparing financially and professionally for life after yachting.

For crew, captains, brokers, and maritime professionals, this episode offers insight into how communication, visibility, and industry experience are shaping the future of the superyacht industry.

In this episode you’ll hear about

• Why social media is becoming essential for maritime businesses
 • How personal branding can support yacht crew careers
 • Why authenticity performs better than polished marketing content
 • How Instagram and LinkedIn serve different roles in yachting
 • Why women in yachting often face shorter career windows
 • The growing importance of crew welfare and mental health
 • How podcasts and storytelling are strengthening the industry community

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In this episode of Forward Watch, host Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Chris Durham, who shares lessons from 18 years in the superyacht industry and the leadership philosophy that shaped his career.

Early in his journey, Chris worked under highly hierarchical command structures where authority and fear often defined the culture onboard. Over time, those experiences led him to take a different approach to leadership, one grounded in trust, accountability, and psychological safety.

Chris explains why fear-based command can prevent critical information from reaching the bridge, why that matters for safety at sea, and how captains can build stronger teams through transparency, feedback, and self-awareness.

The conversation also explores the evolving expectations of leadership in yachting and why the industry may need to rethink how it supports captains and crew.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The real impact of fear-based leadership on yacht crews
 • Why psychological safety improves communication and safety onboard
 • How 360-degree feedback can strengthen leadership and teams
 • The loneliness many captains experience at the top
 • Why independent HR structures could improve yacht management
 • How a crew-first culture can transform a vessel’s environment
 • Why self-awareness, consistency, and courage define great leaders at sea

Forward Watch is hosted by Karine Rayson and explores the leadership, human factors, and operational realities shaping the maritime and superyacht industries.

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In the world of superyachts and luxury hospitality, the smallest details often define the guest experience. Few details matter more than the quality of the linens and bedding used onboard by yacht crew and interior teams.

In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman sits down with Ruth Douglas, Managing Director of Heirlooms Ltd, a company globally recognised for designing and manufacturing luxury linens for superyachts, private residences, and aviation.

Heirlooms holds Royal Warrants from the British Royal Household, recognising decades of craftsmanship, reliability, and service at the highest level of luxury hospitality.

The conversation explores a part of the superyacht industry many guests never see but every interior crew understands well: the importance of bedding, fabrics, durability, and logistics in a demanding onboard environment.

Ruth explains the real difference between percale and sateen fabrics, why thread count is often misunderstood, and how linen choices can affect both guest comfort and crew workload.

From supplying yachts around the world to supporting interior teams with replenishment orders, embroidery, custom linens and urgent deliveries, this episode reveals the craftsmanship and operational expertise behind something every yacht relies on every single day.

Ruth also shares her remarkable personal journey, from growing up in Northern Ireland during a period of conflict to building an international career and eventually leading one of the most respected linen manufacturers in the luxury sector.

For anyone working in superyacht interiors, yacht hospitality, luxury design, or yacht crew life, this episode offers a fascinating look into a craft that quietly shapes the onboard experience.

Guest
Ruth Douglas
Managing Director
Heirlooms Ltd

Learn more:
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Superyacht Laundry is hosted by Cherise Reedman and explores the real stories, careers, challenges and expertise behind the people working across the global superyacht industry.

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Crew safety in yachting is becoming one of the most urgent conversations in the maritime industry.

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Nikki Coetzer and Charni Johnson, founders of Protecting Crew Lives (PCL) — an initiative created after the tragic loss of a young yacht crew member that sent shockwaves through the global yachting community.

What began as a response to one tragedy quickly exposed a deeper issue within the superyacht industry. Crew from around the world began sharing stories of bullying, harassment, assault, toxic onboard cultures and environments where reporting abuse can feel impossible.

This conversation explores the structural challenges affecting crew welfare across the yachting sector, including jurisdictional complexity at sea, gaps in background checks, fear of retaliation when reporting incidents and the misuse of NDAs.

Yachting offers extraordinary careers and opportunities, but protecting the people who make the industry run must become a priority across the entire maritime sector.

In this episode:

• Why Protecting Crew Lives was created
 • The tragic event that sparked the movement
 • Abuse, harassment and bullying in yachting
 • Why crew often feel unable to report incidents
 • Background checks and hiring gaps in the industry
 • Toxic leadership and unsafe onboard environments
 • NDA myths and legal responsibilities at sea
 • What real accountability in yachting should look like

This episode is essential listening for yacht crew, captains, owners, yacht managers and maritime professionals working to create safer environments across the superyacht industry.

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