🔥 High salary. Low expenses. Zero plan.
Is your yacht money buying you freedom — or just funding another beach club tab?

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In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars — Founder of Yacht Crew Center — sits down with Charl Minnaar, better known as The Yachting Investor and host of Rich AF on YIR, to break down the real financial habits that separate crew who leave yachting wealthy… from those who leave with nothing to show for it.

Charl is a First Mate with 7+ years in the industry and the creator of The Yachting Investor, a platform built to help yacht crew escape lifestyle creep, invest smarter, and stop blowing their hard-earned tax-free cash.

Together, Alex and Charl dive deep into the exact systems, routines, and mindset shifts that help crew turn unpredictable seasons into long-term financial security — without losing the fun of yachting along the way.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why yacht crew go broke despite “big money”
- The hidden cost of lifestyle creep and burnout
- A simple 80/20 plan for building real savings
- How to invest in index funds like the S&P 500 (no matter your nationality)
- Smart ways to approach Bitcoin, Ethereum & Solana
- How real estate can work for yacht crew — and the common traps
- The power of automating your money
- Turning yachting into a launchpad for your next chapter

🎙 Guest:
Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor)
Host of Rich AF — Yachting International Radio
Website: https://theyachtinginvestor.com
Instagram: @theyachtinginvestor

🎙 Host:
Alex Siegars
Founder — Yacht Crew Center
Website: https://yachtcrewcenter.com
Instagram: @yachtcrewcenter

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💼 Sponsorship Opportunities
The Bridge is open to select sponsorships and partnerships.
To inquire: [email protected]

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#YachtCrew #Yachting #YachtLife #Investing #PersonalFinance #Crypto #SuperyachtCrew #FinancialFreedom #TheBridgePodcast #CrewWelfare

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How do you transform the power of the ocean into a scent that sparks memory, emotion and connection?

In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled sits down with Brooke Lean, founder of The Virtue and creator of Sea Keeper, the unisex fragrance developed in partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society. After 25 years as a photographer, Brooke brings her storytelling mastery into the world of perfumery, blending emotion, imagery and ocean advocacy into every bottle.

They explore the fast-paced creative journey behind Sea Keeper, its debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and why scent is one of the most powerful tools for elevating the onboard experience for yacht owners, guests and crew.

🧭 You’ll Learn:
✅ How Brooke’s photography career shaped The Virtue and her approach to scent
✅ The origin story behind Sea Keeper and its collaboration with SeaKeepers
✅ Why olfactory memory is the strongest trigger for emotion and connection
✅ How fragrance can redefine the guest journey onboard superyachts
✅ The rapid turnaround from concept to launch for Sea Keeper
✅ Why unisex fragrance design is reshaping luxury expectations
✅ How every bottle supports ocean research and conservation through SeaKeepers

🌐 Follow & Connect:
Website: https://thevirtue.co.nz
Instagram: @the_virtue

🌊 Learn more about SeaKeepers:
Website: https://www.seakeepers.org
Instagram: @seakeepers

About SeaKeepers: SeaKeepers supports marine science, ocean conservation and critical research through yacht-based expeditions and global initiatives.

Guest: Brooke Lean, Founder of The Virtue
Host: Captain Liam Devlin – M/Y Unbridled

🌊 Learn more about M/Y Unbridled:
https://yachtunbridled.com

#CaptainsChat #BrookeLean #TheVirtue #SeaKeeper #SeaKeepers #Yachting #SuperyachtLife #YachtCrew #OceanConservation #YachtingInternationalRadio

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In this grounded and deeply honest episode of Self-Care with Geraldine Hardy, recorded in rural Thailand during monsoon season, Geraldine reflects on the moments that matter — the subtle turning points that define who we become.

Speaking from her five-month retreat, she explores why intuition, boundaries, and conscious decision-making form the foundation of true self-care. From saying “yes” when your entire body said “no” to closing long-standing chapters that have repeated the same lessons, Geraldine guides you back to responsibility, awareness, and inner clarity.

- How “subtle moments” can make or break your path

- Why ignoring intuition repeats cycles and creates unnecessary suffering

- How to reset your nervous system after the season

- Why closing doors — even difficult ones — restores self-respect

- How solitude, nature, and raw environments sharpen inner wisdom

Mind–Body–Soul alignment through clinical hypnotherapy, breathwork, and embodied awareness.

🔗 https://geraldinehardy.com

📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin

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🔗 LinkedIn: Asperton Insurance Advisors

Emotional resilience, intuitive leadership, energy healing, and conscious wellbeing — for life onboard or ashore.

#SelfCare #Intuition #Boundaries #HealingJourney #ConsciousLiving #EmotionalResilience #Mindfulness #GeraldineHardy #YachtingLife #Wellbeing

When leadership in yachting defaults to pressure, hierarchy, and “that’s how it’s always been,” what does it look like to lead with presence instead of fear?

In this episode of UNCENSORED, host Marién Sarriera sits down with Captain Liam — one of the industry’s most forward-thinking captains — to have a real, unfiltered conversation about crew culture, leadership, psychological safety, and the human realities of life at sea.

With 20+ years at sea and a strong global presence across social media — including his leadership content and Captain’s Chat on Yachting International Radio — Captain Liam breaks down the habits, cultural rules, boundaries, and planning strategies that keep crew thriving and returning season after season.

🔹 What You’ll Learn
- How to set the tone for psychological safety from day one
- The onboarding steps that instantly lower anxiety
- Why “no work talk in the crew mess” protects mental health
- How captains and HODs support crew without becoming therapists
- How to talk to owners about budgeting for crew welfare
- Why yachting desperately needs real HR + accountability
- Rotation as a retention strategy that actually works
- Leading without favorites — neutrality as a standard
- Planning 3–6 months ahead so crew aren’t crushed mid-season
- Practical leadership steps you can use this week

💼 About the Guest
Captain Liam is a seasoned superyacht captain known for his people-first leadership, calm presence, and commitment to crew mental health and modern yacht operations. Across his social media platforms and Captain’s Chat on Yachting International Radio, he shares honest insight into captaincy, crew culture, and the human side of yacht life.

📸 Instagram: @capt_liam

🆘 Need Support?
If you’re a yacht crew member dealing with stress, burnout, harassment, or emotional pressure, reach out:

ISWAN Yacht Crew Help (24/7 confidential helpline)
https://www.iswan.org.uk/yachtcrewhelp/

🎧 Maritime Legal & Crew Rights Resources
Maritime Legal UNCENSORED hub (rights, remedies, harassment support):
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🤝 Proudly Sponsored by MOORE Dixon
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Email Marién: [email protected]

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In this high-impact episode of Yachting USA from Yachting International Radio (YIR), host Rick Thomas sits down with world-renowned maritime attorney Michael Moore, Founding Partner of Moore & Company, to dissect the real state of the U.S. and Canadian yachting industry — legally, historically, economically, and environmentally.

Together, they unpack why North America lost more than 75–80% of its yacht-building infrastructure, how global competition reshaped the market, and why shipyards like Westport, Delta Marine, Burger Boat Company, and Crescent Custom Yachts remain crucial to the continent’s maritime future.

They dive into the big questions driving searches worldwide:

Michael also gives rare insight into his decades-long career — from maritime cases in New York and Saudi Arabia to major work on the Exxon Valdez litigation. His perspective connects global shipping, commercial maritime law, yacht building, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the real-world economics behind superyachts.

You’ll also discover how yachts are becoming powerful tools for ocean science through organizations like the International SeaKeepers Society, Project Baseline, and Seabed 2030 — with actionable ways owners, captains, and crew can contribute to ocean data, conservation, and citizen science.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

ABOUT THE GUEST

Michael Moore
Founding Partner, Moore & Company Maritime Law
Advisor to yacht owners, captains & shipyards worldwide
SeaKeepers Board Member • Maritime Industry Leader

ABOUT THE HOST

Rick Thomas
Host of Yachting USA
Veteran of 37+ years in North American yacht building, equipment manufacturing & maritime innovation

🌐 Explore more at: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com

#Yachting #Superyachts #YachtIndustry #MaritimeLaw #YachtBuilders #NorthAmericanYachting #Shipyards #OceanConservation #SeaKeepers #ProjectBaseline 

How do you start, succeed, and stay sane in the high-pressure world of superyachts?

In this inspiring episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled welcomes Erica Lay — founder of EL CREW CO and author of The Superyacht Life: How to Start, Succeed & Stay Sane. Drawing from over 18 years in yacht recruitment, Erica shares why she wrote the book that every crew member — from green to seasoned — needs on their shelf.

They dive into the changing face of yachting: the pressures of modern crew life, the importance of mentorship and empathy onboard, and how mental health and leadership are redefining success at sea.

🧭 You’ll Learn:
✅ What inspired The Superyacht Life and how it’s changing industry conversations
✅ The challenges of balancing ambition, burnout, and belonging in yachting
✅ Why mentorship and vulnerability create stronger, happier crews
✅ How the next generation is reshaping expectations for work-life balance
✅ Erica’s top advice for anyone building a lasting career at sea

🌐 Follow & Connect:
Website: elcrewco.com
Instagram: @elcrewco
📖 Buy the book: The Superyacht Life: How to Start, Succeed & Stay Sane on Amazon

Guest: Erica Lay
Host: Captain Liam Devlin – M/Y Unbridled

🌊 Learn more about M/Y Unbridled:
yachtunbridled.com

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#CaptainsChat #EricaLay #SuperyachtLife #Yachting #YachtCrew #CrewWelfare #LeadershipAtSea #YachtRecruitment #MentalHealthAtSea #YachtingInternationalRadio

In this heartfelt episode of Self-Care with Geraldine Hardy — filmed during her travels from Singapore to Dubai — Geraldine reflects on the power of intention and how it shapes every decision, emotion, and experience.

Despite exhaustion, long flights, and startup stress, she shares how living with conscious purpose allows us to stay grounded, grateful, and divinely guided — even in moments of uncertainty.

You’ll learn:
- Why intention defines every choice and its ripple effect
- How to stay aligned with purpose when life feels chaotic
- The difference between acting from fear and acting from awareness
- Why self-trust and divine timing are key in business and life
- How to reframe exhaustion, setbacks, and challenges as lessons

✨ Geraldine’s message: when your intention is pure, the universe supports you — even when the path feels unclear.

🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs
Mind-Body-Soul alignment through clinical hypnotherapy, breathwork, and embodied awareness.
🔗 geraldinehardy.com
📲 Instagram: @_geraldinehardy | @_alignwithin

🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes on emotional resilience, energy healing, and conscious wellbeing — for life onboard or ashore.

🌟 Proud Sponsor
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#SelfCare #Intention #ConsciousLiving #Mindfulness #PurposeDrivenLife #EnergyHealing #Wellbeing #TravelLife #Yoga #Meditation #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #SpiritualGrowth #GeraldineHardy #YachtingLife

What should yacht crew and owners look for before signing an employment contract — and why does the flag state matter more than most realize?

In this episode of Maritime Legal, host Jessica Galea, Partner at Dingli & Dingli Law Firm, sits down with Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia, Managing Partner at Dingli & Dingli, to unpack how clarity, flag choice, and proper execution protect both seafarers and yacht owners.

You’ll learn:
- The #1 mistake in yacht crew contracts — unclear employer identity
- Why flag states like Malta ensure fair treatment for crew and owners
- Key clauses every seafarer should confirm before boarding
- The difference between private and commercial yachts under MLC
- How proper execution and authorization safeguard legal validity
- The importance of defining duties, rights, and repatriation terms early
- How a clear reporting channel helps prevent onboard misconduct
- Why legal consultation beats AI contract templates every time

Filmed on location at Marina di Valletta
🌐 marinadivalletta.com

Proudly supported by the Malta Ship Registry
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🎙 Guest
Dr. Lorna Mifsud Cachia | Managing Partner, Dingli & Dingli Law Firm
🌐 dingli.com.mt

🎙 Host
Jessica Galea | Partner, Dingli & Dingli Law Firm
🌐 dingli.com.mt

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#MaritimeLaw #YachtCrewContracts #MaltaShipRegistry #FlagState #SeafarersRights #Yachting #CrewWelfare #MaritimeLegal #EmploymentLaw #Superyacht

💥 Major breaking news for the marine world! Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget officially removes the luxury tax on private boats and aircraft over $250,000 — a massive win for shipyards, brokers, and service providers.

Join Kim Sweers, The Boat Boss, as she breaks down how this game-changing policy will fuel a Canadian market rebound — from registrations and refits to brokerage sales.

🌎 Plus, we’re diving into the global rise of electric boating:
- $7.7B market today projected to hit $21B by 2035
- New tech, faster charging, and greener propulsion systems
- Exclusive insight from Vision Marine Technologies + Navier Boats
- Live test ride of Navier’s Hydrofoil boat — 75 nautical miles of pure, silent lift

⚓ Also in this episode:
- FLIBS 2025 post-show highlights: 100,000+ attendees, $2B in superyachts
- Upcoming shows: METSTRADE, Superyacht Forum, Antigua Charter Yacht Show, and more
- People news: Former Captain Paul Clark trial update

📍 Filmed in Fort Lauderdale | November 2025
🎙️ Host: Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” | Managing Partner/Licensed Luxury Yacht Broker FB Marine Group

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#YachtingUnplugged #BoatBoss #YachtingNews #LuxuryTax #CanadaYachting #ElectricBoat #Hydrofoil #SustainableBoating #FLIBS2025 #SuperyachtNews #MarineInnovation #YachtingInternationalRadio #FutureOfBoating

What happens when a decade at sea inspires a new way of hiring? In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars — Founder of Yacht Crew Center and Co-Founder of Name & Shame — sits down with Jess Frost, Founder and Head Recruiter of CrewFolio, to talk burnout, boundaries, and building a people-first culture in yacht recruitment.

After 10 years onboard as a Chief Stewardess, Jess stepped ashore to create a new standard — one rooted in empathy, transparency, and accountability. Together, Alex and Jess unpack what’s working (and what isn’t) in today’s yacht-crew hiring world, and why safety, mindset, and respect matter more than ever.

✅ Life after yachting — breaking the “golden handcuffs” and finding purpose ashore
✅ From Chief Stew to entrepreneur — the mindset shift that changed everything
✅ The truth about recruitment: empathy over ego
✅ Crew safety and background checks — fixing what’s broken in the system
✅ Managing burnout and learning to slow down after years at sea
✅ Generational change in yachting — and how tech is reshaping the industry
✅ What makes a great CV and how to stand out to top recruiters

🎙 Guest: Jess Frost — Founder & Head Recruiter, CrewFolio
🎙 Host: Alex Siegars — Founder, Yacht Crew Center | Co-Founder, Name & Shame | The Bridge

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities:
The Bridge is open for select sponsorships and partnerships.
To collaborate or learn more, contact Alex Siegars at [email protected]

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#YachtingIndustry #SuperyachtCrew #YachtRecruitment #CrewFolio #TheBridgePodcast #YachtCrewCenter #LifeAfterYachting #CrewWelfare #WomenInYachting #MaritimeLeadership