What does it mean to survive multiple losses—and still find the courage to heal, write, and advocate for others?

In this deeply moving first of a two-part series of Yachting USA, host Rick Thomas sits down in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, with Elle Fisher — Author & Advocate — to explore her extraordinary journey through suicide, grief, addiction, resilience, and self-discovery.

Filmed on location at Mahekal® Beach Resort, this conversation is unlike any other on Yachting USA—a raw, unfiltered look at the impact of death and survival, and the human capacity to rebuild from devastation.

Elle shares:

✅ Losing her mother at 16 and the silence surrounding grief

✅ How addiction and workaholism became coping mechanisms

✅ Transitioning from music PR to a career in luxury yachting

✅ The tragic death of her friend Jess in Ibiza

✅ A spiritual search for healing in Bali

✅ Losing her cousin Dakota and her fiancé Christian to suicide

✅ Why she ultimately walked away from yachting to choose life and healing in Mexico

Whether you’ve faced loss yourself, or want to understand the unseen battles so many carry, Elle’s story is a testament to survival, honesty, and the importance of speaking openly about suicide and grief.

🎙 Meet the Guest

📚 Book: Alchemy (Available on Amazon)

📸 Instagram: @saltyzimbo

🎙 Host

📧 [email protected]

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/

#Yachting #MentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #Grief #Healing #Superyachts #YachtingLife #Author #Advocate #YachtingUSA

Why does the flag you choose matter?

In this premiere episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, sits down with Dr. Ivan Tabone, Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen & Chief Officer – Merchant Shipping Directorate, Malta, to explore why Malta has become Europe’s largest and one of the world’s most respected maritime flags.

You’ll learn:

- Why Malta is a trusted jurisdiction for yacht owners, financiers, and seafarers

- How international conventions like STCW and MLC protect crew welfare

- The importance of balancing competitiveness with compliance

- Insights into Malta’s Commercial and Small Commercial Yacht Codes

- How digitalization is shaping the future of yacht registration

- Why Malta is known as a “boutique registry” offering 24/7 personal service

Website: marinadivalletta.com

Website: maltashipregistry.gov.mt

🎙 Guest

Dr. Ivan Tabone | Registrar General of Shipping and Seamen & Chief Officer – Merchant Shipping Directorate, Malta

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-tabone-9300897/

🎙 Host

Jessica Galea | Partner, Dingli & Dingli Law Firm

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-galea-curmi-78a90a27/

🌐 Website: https://www.dingli.com.mt

#MaltaShipRegistry #YachtRegistration #MaritimeLaw #Superyacht #FlagState #YachtOwnership #SeafarerWelfare #ShipRegistration #MaritimeJurisdiction #Yachting

In this episode of Self Care, host Geraldine Hardy explores why communication is the foundation of self-care and personal transformation. From childhood conditioning that silences us, to the physical and emotional toll of not speaking up, Geraldine shares powerful insights and her own story of literally losing her voice during a difficult chapter of her life.

You’ll learn:

 - How unspoken boundaries affect your health and wellbeing

 - Why voice, tonality, and body language shape self-care

 - The link between the throat chakra, thyroid health, and expression

 - How to reclaim your voice to transform your personal and professional life

— available year-round, with the special enrollment offer extended until the end of September to support yacht crew during charter season

📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes designed to support your healing, growth, and self-care journey — real talk, real tools, real recovery.

Asperton Insurance Advisors — protecting what matters, at sea and on shore.

🔗 asperton.com

🔗 LinkedIn: Asperton Insurance Advisors

🌐 geraldinehardy.com

📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin

#SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #VoiceMatters #CommunicationSkills #MindBodyConnection #Boundaries #ChakraHealing #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

💸 Ever wondered why so many yacht crew struggle to hold onto their money? In this candid episode of Rich AF, veteran captain turned yacht broker Antonio Archdale joins host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) to unpack the financial traps of the yachting industry.

From blowing salaries on bottles to sinking fortunes into passion projects, Antonio shares the real stereotypes that lead crew into money trouble — and how he learned (the hard way) to build a smarter financial strategy.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The biggest mistakes yacht crew make with money

✅ Why status chasing leads to financial disaster

✅ How to balance fun, investing, and long-term planning

✅ The importance of having an exit plan in yachting

✅ Antonio’s transition from captaincy to brokerage

Instagram: @thearchiepelago

📸 Instagram: @theyachtinginvestor

📘 Facebook: @TheYachtingInvestor

🌍 Website: theyachtinginvestor.com

📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Rich AF.

#Yachting #YachtCrew #Superyacht #YachtLife #Investing #MoneyTips #RichAF #Finance #WealthBuilding #YachtingIndustry

🌊 What happens when dive pros turn their ocean passion into digital strategy for the maritime world?

Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Frederique Morisod (Fifi) and Mik Jennings, co-founders of Clear Coast Solutions, to explore how their backgrounds in diving and liveaboards evolved into a mission to help yachting and maritime businesses thrive in the digital age.

From life underwater to marketing automation, Frederique and Mik share how they guide small and medium-sized companies through branding, digital presence, and virtual assistant solutions — all with the authenticity and operational insight only seasoned ocean professionals can bring.

🧭 You’ll Learn:

✅ How diving careers inspired a new business path

✅ Why marketing is strategy — not just social media

✅ The difference between influencers and true digital growth

✅ How AI, automation, and virtual assistants support scalability

✅ Why authenticity and transparency build trust in maritime businesses

✅ How Clear Coast Solutions bridges the gap between passion and profit

This isn’t about “out-of-the-box suits” — it’s about tailored digital strategies that fit your business as perfectly as a bespoke uniform.

📚 Learn more about Clear Coast Solutions:

🌐 https://clearcoastsolutions.com

LinkedIn: Clear Coast Solutions

Facebook: Clear Coast Solutions

🌐 Learn more about M/Y Unbridled:

https://yachtunbridled.com

#CaptainLiamDevlin #ClearCoastSolutions #CaptainsChat #YachtingIndustry #MaritimeBusiness #DigitalMarketing #VirtualAssistant #SuperyachtLife #DivingIndustry #CrewLeadership

🎙️ How did a Nordic capital turn its airport into an award-winning travel experience — and why is Finland quickly becoming one of Europe’s most coveted luxury destinations?

In this episode of Voices of Luxury, host JQ Louise sits down with Anna Tuomi, Head of Marketing at Helsinki Airport (Finavia). From the world’s first runway sauna to crafting a seamless passenger experience, Anna shares how Helsinki Airport reflects Finnish culture, wellness, and innovation — while welcoming travelers from across the globe.

💬 You’ll also hear:

- How Helsinki Airport became Europe’s best in its size category for 6 years running

- The story behind the famous runway sauna activation

- Why sauna culture is central to Finnish wellness and travel

- What surprises international travelers most about Helsinki

- Insider tips for exploring the capital, from hidden gems to design districts

- Food and wine experiences you can’t miss (including salmon and reindeer)

- Seasonal highlights: summer sun, autumn colors, winter auroras, and Lapland escapes

Whether you’re a frequent flyer, luxury traveler, or brand strategist, this episode offers a rare look inside Finland’s approach to hospitality and destination marketing.

📺 Prefer to listen? Find it on The Yachting Channel podcast, available on all major platforms.

🌐 More: YachtingInternationalRadio.com

📲 Connect with JQ Louise

Follow JQ for more behind-the-scenes from Voices of Luxury, luxury travel tips, and curated lifestyle content:

• Instagram: @jqlouise

• TikTok: @jqlouise

📲 Connect with Helsinki Airport

• Instagram: @helsinkiairport

• Website: finavia.fi

#HelsinkiAirport #FinlandTravel #LuxuryTravel #VoicesOfLuxury #Helsinki #Lapland #SaunaCulture #LuxuryLifestyle #TravelPodcast #JQLouise

In this episode of Positive Waves, host Jana Thomas sits down with Sam Stewart, Founder of the Relief Crew Foundation — a groundbreaking initiative connecting yacht crew with humanitarian projects around the world.

🔹 How yacht skills translate into real-world impact

🔹 Building 51 family toilets in a Ghanaian village — start to ribbon-cut

🔹 The humbling moment that changed Sam’s perspective

🔹 Why yacht crew are uniquely equipped to help

🔹 How the yachting industry can support beyond the docks

Relief Crew Foundation proves that purpose and passion can redefine what it means to be part of the yachting community.

🌐 Learn more & get involved: https://www.reliefcrewfoundation.org

📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reliefcrewfoundation

🎙️ About Positive Waves

Positive Waves spotlights the innovators, disruptors, and changemakers reimagining the role of yachts in our world.

🤝 Sponsor This Series

Want to support purpose-driven storytelling in the yachting space? We’re looking for aligned sponsors.

📧 Contact Jana Thomas at [email protected]

💼 LinkedIn: Jana Thomas

#YachtCrew #Yachting #HumanitarianAid #ReliefCrew #PositiveWavesMedia #Superyacht #Volunteer #Ghana #YachtCommunity #YachtLife

🚢 What does it really take to lead a happy, high-performing yacht crew today?

In this eye-opening episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson sits down with Captain Dundas, a seasoned yachting professional with nearly 20 years of experience, to uncover the mindset shifts and human strategies that helped him evolve as a leader—and build a culture crew actually want to stay in. From bridging generational divides to creating space for open feedback, this is leadership beyond the rank.

✅ How to lead across generations with empathy and respect

✅ The real impact of values on crew dynamics and retention

✅ Why emotional intelligence matters more than authority

✅ How feedback—done right—builds trust onboard

✅ Ways to create a culture where crew feel seen and heard

Whether you're a new HOD or a seasoned captain, this episode will help you reflect, adapt, and lead with purpose.

💬 What’s YOUR top takeaway on leadership at sea? Drop it in the comments.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.thecrewcoach.com

📱 Instagram: @thecrewcoach

As host of The Wellbeing Project and Forward Watch, Karine Rayson brings bold, values-first dialogue to the forefront of yachting culture.

If your brand believes in supporting better leadership and mental wellness at sea, sponsor opportunities are now available.

📩 For sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected]

#Yachting #Superyachts #YachtCrew #YachtCaptain #YachtLeadership #CrewCulture #LifeAtSea #WorkOnYachts #LeadershipAtSea #ForwardWatch

In this inspiring episode of Self Care with Geraldine Hardy, Geraldine returns to Monaco after three months of deep healing in Thailand—where she focused on releasing the remnants of an autoimmune disorder and tumor. Now back at work, she shares her reflections on self-discipline, resilience, and the power of conscious change.

She reminds us that our present moment is the result of past actions and belief patterns. By becoming aware of trauma, cycles, and old wounds, we can choose differently, shift perspective, and transform our lives. Geraldine also highlights the importance of self-discipline, reducing stress, and remembering our inner divinity.

✨ If you’ve ever felt “stuck” or caught in repeating lessons, this episode will help you reframe crossroads as opportunities and step into a higher version of yourself.

📍 Where to Find Geraldine

- Teaching Yoga Therapy, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Functional Movement at the Monaco Yacht Show (Captain & Crew Lounge)

- Explore the Self Care Course at geraldinehardy.com

— available year-round, with the special enrollment offer extended until the end of September to support yacht crew during charter season

📌 Subscribe for weekly episodes designed to support your healing, growth, and self-care journey—real talk, real tools, real recovery.

Proudly sponsored by Asperton Insurance Advisors — protecting what matters, at sea and on shore.

🔗 asperton.com

🔗 LinkedIn: Asperton Insurance Advisors

Connect with Geraldine:

🌐 geraldinehardy.com

📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin

#SelfCare #HealingJourney #YogaTherapy #TaiChi #Qigong #Ayurveda #Resilience #YachtCrew #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #Monaco #Yachting 

In part two of this three-part legal series on UNCENSORED, maritime lawyer and former U.S. Navy Reserve officer Adria Notari returns to confront one of the most taboo issues in yachting: retaliation against crew who report abuse, assault, or safety violations.

From unlawful termination and unenforceable NDAs to what crew can do without a written contract, this is a masterclass in real-world maritime law that crew at every level need to hear.

🔹 What happens if you’re fired after reporting abuse

🔹 How NDAs are used to silence crew — and why they may not hold up in court

🔹 Your legal rights even without a contract

🔹 When and where to file a case — and why jurisdiction matters

🔹 How vessel arrest works and why it can be a powerful legal tool

🔹 The difference between employers, operators, and management companies

Adria Notari is a licensed maritime lawyer, former seafarer, and passionate advocate for crew rights. Through Notari Law, she fights for the legal protections yacht crew are entitled to — no matter where in the world they’re based.

📍 Website: notarilaw.com

🔗 LinkedIn: @Adria Notari

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💼 @moore‑dixon‑brokers – LinkedIn

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📩 Email Marién: [email protected]

💬 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 for more real crew stories, legal know-how, and uncensored conversations that matter.

#MaritimeLaw #SeafarerRights #CrewWelfare #YachtCrewSupport #NDAs #WrongfulTermination #YachtingLaw #FlagOfConvenience #LegalHelpForCrew #UNCENSORED