What happens when drinking is no longer making life bigger, better, easier, or more fun?

In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Laura Kilbey, founder of Sober Crew Social Club, for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about alcohol, yacht crew culture, identity, loneliness, pressure, safety, and what it really means to choose sobriety while working in an industry where drinking has long been part of the social fabric.

Laura shares how Sober Crew Social Club began, why she stopped drinking, and why people do not need to hit “rock bottom” before deciding that alcohol is no longer serving them. The conversation moves through blackout drinking, crew nights out, anxiety, isolation, onboard safety, emotional coping, social pressure, and the difference between giving something up and choosing something better.

This is not a lecture. It is not about telling everyone to stop drinking. It is about giving yacht crew permission to question their relationship with alcohol without shame, without labels, and without waiting for things to fall apart first.

In This Conversation:

Guest:
Laura Kilbey
Founder, Sober Crew Social Club

Host:
Cherise Reedman
Superyacht Laundry

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Important note:
This conversation is for awareness, reflection, and general discussion only. It is not medical, psychological, or addiction treatment advice. Anyone concerned about their drinking, mental health, or substance use should speak with a qualified professional or appropriate support service.

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Carbon fibre is often associated with performance and aesthetics, but in the superyacht industry it also plays a serious role in safety, efficiency, crew handling, and intelligent design.

In this episode of Positive Waves Media, host Jana Thomas speaks with Paul Hackett, Founder and Managing Director of C-Quip, about the New Zealand company’s work in carbon fibre equipment for the global superyacht sector. C-Quip specialises in lightweight, high-strength solutions including boarding equipment, pilot ladders, swimming ladders, retractable light masts, tender fenders, and custom-engineered yacht products.

Paul explains how C-Quip’s marine heritage, carbon fibre expertise, aerospace and motorsport crossover, and America’s Cup experience have shaped the company’s approach to innovation. The conversation also looks at why lighter, stronger equipment matters onboard, not only for owners and guests, but for the crew responsible for deploying, moving, lifting, and managing these systems in real working conditions.

Because several products are shown visually during the conversation, the YouTube version is especially useful for seeing the equipment being discussed.

Watch the video version here:
https://youtu.be/QkLMlbRJuzY

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Guest:
Paul Hackett
Founder & Managing Director, C-Quip
www.c-quip.com

Host:
Jana Thomas
Positive Waves Media

In this conversation:
00:00:00 Meet Paul Hackett
00:00:12 What C-Quip Builds
00:00:35 Kiwi Sailing Roots
00:01:12 Carbon Fibre Sustainability
00:01:25 Pilot Ladder Innovation
00:02:20 Engineering and America’s Cup
00:03:11 Carbon Swimming Ladder
00:03:43 Retractable Light Mast
00:04:22 Pole Fender Protection
00:05:10 Wrap Up and Benefits

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Rossinavi is one of Italy’s most distinctive full-custom superyacht builders, where beauty, engineering, family heritage, and advanced propulsion technology come together in every one-off build.

In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Federico Rossi of Rossinavi about what makes Italian yacht building different, from the cultural importance of beauty and craftsmanship to the technical discipline required to build steel and aluminium superyachts at the highest level.

The conversation explores Rossinavi’s full-custom approach, why every yacht is treated as a unique project, and why keeping key fabrication, components, know-how, and quality control in-house remains central to the shipyard’s identity. Federico also speaks about Tuscany, Viareggio, Pisa, local marine supply chains, and the deep Italian infrastructure that supports yacht building at this level.

Rossinavi’s innovation story is also front and centre, including hybrid-electric propulsion, battery systems, solar integration, AI-supported power management, lightweight aluminium catamaran design, and the challenge of delivering new technology without compromising the aesthetic language of Italian luxury.

From Rossinavi USA and after-sales support to future fuels, redundancy, vessel availability, hydrogen, LNG, and the technologies that may shape the next generation of superyachts, this is a focused look inside a brand built on Italian design culture, technical control, and long-term yacht-building vision.

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🎙️ Host: Rick Thomas
👤 Guest: Federico Rossi, Rossinavi

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Can shoreline protection do more than defend against erosion?

In this episode of The Blue Economy, Katherine O’Fallon, Executive Director of the Marine Research Hub of South Florida, is joined by Arthur Tiedeman of APH Marine Construction and Nicholas Bourdon of Reef Arches for a practical conversation about nature-based shoreline infrastructure, hybrid seawalls, artificial reef structures, mangrove planters, and the future of coastal resilience.

As waterfront communities face aging seawalls, rising costs, permitting pressure, storm exposure, and the need for stronger environmental outcomes, the conversation around marine construction is changing. The question is no longer only how to protect the shoreline, but how to build infrastructure that also creates habitat, supports marine life, improves water quality, and gives homeowners, municipalities, developers, and contractors better tools.

Arthur shares the APH Marine Construction perspective on hybrid seawalls, marine construction, installation logistics, contractor education, and why South Florida is entering a major seawall replacement cycle. Nicholas explains how Reef Arches are being used as modular, nature-based structures that can help attenuate waves, support habitat complexity, provide alternatives to traditional riprap, and scale across residential, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

Together, they discuss Sunrise Key, Palm Bay, Cape Canaveral, mangrove planters, oysters, ecological seawall tiles, homeowner participation, regulatory pathways, pilot studies, data, grants, and why collaboration across the blue economy is essential if these solutions are going to move from innovation to standard practice.

Guests:

Arthur Tiedeman
APH Marine Construction
https://www.aphmarineconstruction.com

Nicholas Bourdon
Reef Arches
https://reefarches.com

Host:

Katherine O’Fallon
Executive Director, Marine Research Hub of South Florida
https://marineresearchhub.org

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When yacht crew work away from home, routine health appointments can quickly become complicated. Boats move, schedules change, contracts run long, and personal medical checks can be pushed further down the list.

But some checks cannot wait.

In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman speaks with Jayn Willis, founder of The Floating Florista Foundation, about her daughter Gemma, known throughout the yachting community as The Floating Florista.

Gemma was a yacht stew, florist, and much-loved member of the industry. Fit, healthy, active, and full of life, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer after a routine screening. Her story is now part of a wider mission to remind women, crew, captains, and senior teams that cervical screening, women’s health, and routine medical appointments must be treated as essential crew welfare.

Through The Floating Florista Foundation and the Do It For Gem message, Jayn continues to raise awareness around cervical screening, especially for those working at sea or away from home for long periods. This conversation is about grief, legacy, awareness, and why the industry must make space for crew to protect their health without embarrassment, dismissal, or delay.

In this episode:

Guest:
Jayn Willis
Founder, The Floating Florista Foundation

Host:
Cherise Reedman
Superyacht Laundry

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Important note:
This conversation is for awareness and general information only. It is not medical advice. Anyone with symptoms, concerns, overdue screening, or questions about cervical health should speak to a qualified medical professional.

Supporters Welcome:
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In this final episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy reflects on her years connected to the yachting industry, her early involvement with Yachting International Radio, and the decision to step away from Self-Care On Board as she moves fully into her next chapter.

This is not simply a farewell. It is a reflection on purpose, intuition, integrity, and knowing when a chapter has done what it came to do.

Geraldine speaks openly about her journey through the yachting industry, from yacht shows and international roles to difficult leadership, unpaid commissions, professional disappointment, and the lessons that ultimately shaped her. She also reflects on the importance of listening within, trusting the body’s warning signs, and refusing to ignore the intuition that often arrives before the mind is ready to act.

Her message is especially clear for women in yachting and beyond: do not underestimate your voice, your discernment, or your ability to cut through what no longer aligns.

This episode explores:

• Why Geraldine is stepping back from Self-Care On Board
• Her connection to Yachting International Radio from the early days
• What the yachting industry taught her about resilience and integrity
• Why difficult professional experiences can become lessons rather than lifelong wounds
• The importance of listening within before the body forces you to wake up
• Why women’s voices and intuition must not be underestimated
• What it means to step out of one chapter and into a new mission

Geraldine’s final message is clear:

Listen within. Step into your purpose. Have a mission. Be in service. Do something greater than yourself.

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https://geraldinehardy.com

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What happens when yacht crew need help, but no one nearby can act fast enough?

In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera speaks with Devlin Cathey, founder of All Safe Yachting, about a crew safety system built to give yacht crew an immediate way to raise the alarm, capture evidence, and access support wherever they are in the world.

All Safe Yachting began with the idea of a global panic button for crew, created in the wake of real tragedy and designed as a prevention tool as much as an emergency response system. Devlin explains how the platform works, including app-based panic alerts, wearable Bluetooth buttons, man-down detection, confidential reporting, wellbeing support, hours of rest tracking, and management dashboards.

This conversation looks at the realities crew face on board and ashore: isolation, fear of reporting, lack of evidence, altered hours of rest, mental health pressure, and the need for systems that protect crew before a situation becomes critical.

For crew, captains, owners, managers, and families, this is a practical conversation about safety, prevention, accountability, and giving people at sea another layer of protection when it matters most.

Guest: Devlin Cathey
Company: All Safe Yachting

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Green crew need more than a checklist. They need honest guidance, realistic expectations, and a clearer understanding of what they are walking into before they step onboard.

In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey speaks with Jemma Cunningham, Founder of The Yacht Interior Academy, about preparing new yacht crew for the realities behind yachting’s polished exterior.

Jemma’s own route began far from superyachts. After leaving school at 16, she started in hairdressing, then joined the cruise ship world at 18 before stepping into yachting in 2015. Her first yacht experience gave her a sharp understanding of how intimidating the industry can be when new crew arrive without context, support, or a clear sense of onboard culture.

Through The Yacht Interior Academy, Jemma is focused on helping future crew understand far more than the certificates they need. Her work looks at expectations, hierarchy, crew dynamics, communication, emotional resilience, and the practical reality of joining a yacht as a new crew member.

This conversation explores why personality and team fit matter as much as qualifications, how toxic leadership can damage confidence, why communication is essential onboard, and how better education can help protect new crew from misinformation, poor preparation, and exploitation.

For an industry that continues to talk about raising standards, this is where it starts: with better preparation, better support, and more honest guidance for the people entering yachting at the very beginning.

In this episode:
• Jemma Cunningham’s journey from cruise ships to superyachts
• What her first yacht experience revealed about onboard culture
• Why green crew need realistic expectations before joining a vessel
• How toxic leadership can push good crew out of the industry
• Why The Yacht Interior Academy was created
• How online training and mentoring can support new yacht crew
• Why interior crew preparation must go beyond certificates
• The importance of personality, team fit, and communication onboard
• Why mental health and emotional support matter in yachting
• How trusted information can help protect new crew
• Why raising crew standards helps raise industry standards

Connect & Learn More:

The Yacht Interior Academy
https://theyachtinterioracademy.co.uk

Yacht Workers Council
https://yachtworkerscouncil.com

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Yacht crew work across borders, contracts, flag states, management structures, and onboard procedures, but many do not fully understand what those details mean until something goes wrong.

In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman is joined by Lucy Goff and Jenny Harris from Ocean Legal for a practical conversation about yacht crew rights, marine law, employment contracts, NDAs, jurisdiction, reporting, evidence, and the realities of working at sea.

This is not a fear-based conversation. It is a knowledge-based one.

Lucy and Jenny explain why yacht crew need to understand their contracts before joining a vessel, what governing law and jurisdiction clauses can mean in real life, why union support such as Nautilus can matter, and why NDAs do not automatically silence crew after serious incidents.

They also discuss one of the biggest myths in yachting: that working in “international waters” means there are no rules.

For crew, captains, senior crew, yacht managers, recruiters, owners’ representatives, and anyone involved in the superyacht industry, this conversation belongs in the wider discussion around safety, accountability, welfare, and professional standards.

In this episode:

Guests
Lucy Goff, Ocean Legal
Jenny Harris, Ocean Legal

Host
Cherise Reedman, Superyacht Laundry

Learn more about Ocean Legal:
 https://oceanlegal.co.uk/

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Important note: This conversation is for general information only and should not be taken as legal advice. Crew facing a specific issue should seek qualified legal or union support as early as possible.

In yachting, talent does not always get a clear path forward.

Marlies Sanders knows that first-hand.

After arriving in the Caribbean following a transatlantic crossing with no formal yachting background, Marlies built her career step by step, earning her Yachtmaster, gaining sea time, working her way through the ranks, and eventually becoming a Superyacht Captain with a Master 3000.

But the journey was not without resistance.

She was told she was too old. She was told some boats would not take a woman on deck because it would “ruin the vibe.” She saw the excuses, the bias, and the barriers that still affect women trying to progress in deck roles today.

In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach speaks with Marlies Sanders, Superyacht Captain, about what it really takes to move from deck to leadership, why standards matter, how networking changes careers, and why visible female leadership is still so important in the yachting industry.

This is a conversation about resilience, leadership, representation, and the women proving that the path does exist.

In this episode, they discuss:

• How Marlies entered yachting by accident and built a long-term career
 • The reality of progressing through tickets and sea time
 • Why women on deck still face outdated assumptions
 • What captains and vessels lose when they overlook capable female crew
 • The importance of leadership, ethics, and crew support onboard
 • Why networking matters more than many crew realise
 • What young women on deck need to hear when the industry tells them no
 • Why representation is not just symbolic, it is practical proof

Guest:
Marlies Sanders, Superyacht Captain

Host:
Karine Rayson, The Crew Coach
https://www.thecrewcoach.com

🎙️ The Wellbeing Project | Yachting International Radio

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