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Yachting International Radio

Yachting International Radio (YIR) is one of the world’s leading independent media platforms for the global yachting and maritime sector. The Yachting Channel brings together more than 18 shows, hosted by experts across the industry, delivering in-depth conversations, real-world insights, and unfiltered storytelling from every corner of the superyacht and maritime world. Our programming covers everything from superyacht design, yacht crew life, luxury yacht ownership, maritime law, crew contracts, engineering, new builds, refits, sustainability, ocean innovation, blue-economy technology, boating trends, chartering, destinations, leadership, mental health, training, recruitment, education, and the full spectrum of the modern yachting industry. Featuring interviews with captains, engineers, yacht brokers, industry CEOs, marine scientists, entrepreneurs, designers, shipyards, crew trainers, regulators, innovators, and professionals leading change, YIR offers unmatched access to the people shaping the future of maritime and superyacht culture. Listeners can expect: Expert discussions on superyacht operations, management, refits, surveys, regulations, classification, and flag-state issues Practical guidance for crew careers, contracts, wellbeing, safety, certifications, onboard culture, and conflict management Deep dives into shipyards, new builds, design innovation, hybrid and electric propulsion, future fuels, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability Straightforward explanations of boating technology, navigation, maintenance, engineering systems, tenders, toys, and onboard life Stories that reveal the real human experience behind the maritime sector — the challenges, achievements, and global impact of those who work at sea Recognized globally, Yachting International Radio is ranked among the Top Yachting Podcasts and Top Boating Podcasts in the world, reaching more than one million maritime professionals, superyacht enthusiasts, owners, builders, and future charter clients every month. Our mission is simple: to deliver honest, independent, authoritative media that informs, educates, inspires, and challenges the industry to grow. Whether you're a yacht owner, captain, crew member, shipyard professional, maritime student, industry supplier, or someone passionate about boating and the oceans, this channel gives you the knowledge, perspective, and insight you won’t find anywhere else. Explore all our shows, hosts, interviews, and resources: https://linktr.ee/yachtinginternationalradio https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/

  1. Yacht Stew Standards, Crew Reality and Service Psychology with Aurore Picard | The Crew Car

    2 DAYS AGO

    Yacht Stew Standards, Crew Reality and Service Psychology with Aurore Picard | The Crew Car

    What does it really take to deliver seven-star service in yachting? In this episode of The Crew Car, Captain James Battey from the Yacht Workers Council speaks with Aurore Picard, Chief Stewardess and author of The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew, about the reality behind yacht interior work and the standards that define the profession. From starting as a stew cook to rising to Chief Stewardess on one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, Aurore shares how experience, structure and systems led to the creation of what is now being called the “stew bible”. This conversation breaks down the real demands of yacht service, from understanding guest psychology to managing pressure, maintaining standards and delivering consistency at the highest level. It also explores the wider challenges facing the industry today, including the impact of Below Deck, unrealistic expectations, crew preparedness and the importance of strong onboard culture. ⚓ In this episode: • How Aurore entered the yachting industry • Why The Survival Guide for a Yacht Stew was created • The real work behind yacht interior service • Guest psychology and reading the room • Creating experiences that lead to rebookings • Crew culture and its impact on service • Standards, training and professionalism in yachting • Rotation and work life balance at sea 🔗 Connect: Aurore Picard https://www.instagram.com/thesurvivalguide.yachtstewCaptain James Battey – Yacht Workers Council https://yachtworkerscouncil.com📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ The Crew Car | Yachting International Radio

    33 min
  2. Superyacht Design: Architecture, Innovation and the Future of Yacht Living | Yachting USA

    3 DAYS AGO

    Superyacht Design: Architecture, Innovation and the Future of Yacht Living | Yachting USA

    What defines truly exceptional superyacht design, and how does architecture shape the way yachts are lived in, not just admired? In this episode of Yachting USA, Rick Thomas speaks with Luiz De Basto, Architect and Yacht Designer at De Basto Designs, to explore the thinking behind modern superyacht design. Recorded at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, this conversation reflects both individual expertise and the broader direction of the global yachting industry, where innovation, craftsmanship, and evolving owner expectations continue to shape the future of yacht design. With a career spanning architecture, automotive influence, and decades of yacht design, Luiz brings a perspective grounded in real-world experience at sea. This conversation goes beyond aesthetics to examine how yachts function in practice, from movement onboard and spatial flow to the smallest design decisions that ultimately define comfort and usability. The discussion also explores how owner expectations are shifting, with a growing emphasis on privacy, personal use, and refined living over visible status, alongside the role of emerging technologies such as AI and virtual reality in shaping the future of yacht design. 🔍 In this episode:• The transition from architecture to superyacht design • Why real-world use is critical to better yacht design • The importance of ergonomics and onboard functionality • Innovation in space, structure and expanding usable areas • Changing owner expectations and the move toward privacy • The role of AI and virtual reality in design workflows • Why building and testing remains essential to great design 🎙️ Yachting USA | Yachting International Radio 🎙️ Host Rick Thomas 👤 Guest Luiz De Basto, Architect / Yacht Designer, De Basto Designs 🤝 Developed in conjunction with: 🌐 365 Yachts https://365yachts.com 🌐 Yacht Crew Center https://yachtcrew.center━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SUPPORTED BY Engineered Yacht Solutions ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Engineered Yacht Solutions delivers precision fabrication and engineering support to the superyacht and marine industries, specialising in high-quality metalwork, structural components and bespoke solutions that meet the exacting standards of modern yacht construction and refit. 🌐 https://eyswelding.com 📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

    39 min
  3. Superyacht Brokerage & AI Innovation | 365 Yachts Founder Shelly Melcher | The Bridge

    5 DAYS AGO

    Superyacht Brokerage & AI Innovation | 365 Yachts Founder Shelly Melcher | The Bridge

    There is a shift happening in yacht brokerage, and it is already underway. In this episode of The Bridge, host Alex Siegars of Yacht Crew Center sits down with Shelly Melcher, founder and CEO of 365 Yachts, to explore how technology, collaboration, and new thinking are reshaping the superyacht brokerage landscape. Shelly shares her journey into the yachting industry, the moment she identified a gap in traditional brokerage models, and how that led to the creation of a more modern, tech-driven business designed to better serve both clients and brokers. The conversation dives into the realities of launching a brokerage in a traditional industry, the importance of trust when working with ultra-high-net-worth clients, and why collaboration may be the key to future success in yachting. From AI-driven client experiences to innovative yacht-matching platforms, this episode looks at how the industry is evolving and what it means for the next generation of yacht professionals. • Building a modern yacht brokerage from the ground up • Identifying gaps in traditional brokerage models • The role of AI and technology in yachting • Collaboration vs competition in the superyacht industry • Building trust with high-value clients • Women in yachting and leadership 🎥 Filmed at the Palm Beach International Boat Show https://pbboatshow.comIn conjunction with: 🌐 365 Yachts https://365yachts.com🌐 Yacht Crew Center https://yachtcrew.center📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ The Bridge | Yachting International Radio

    23 min
  4. Nuclear Shipping Explained: Maritime Reactors, Safety Risks & the Future of Global Shipping | Sea Views

    5 DAYS AGO

    Nuclear Shipping Explained: Maritime Reactors, Safety Risks & the Future of Global Shipping | Sea Views

    Can nuclear power transform global shipping, or does the risk outweigh the reward? In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell sit down with Martin King, Nuclear Systems Manager, and Paul Roberts, Senior Engineer at Naval Solutions Ltd, to unpack one of the most complex and debated topics in modern maritime: nuclear propulsion. Drawing on decades of experience in submarine operations and nuclear engineering, this conversation breaks down how nuclear reactors actually work at sea, why they are being reconsidered for commercial shipping, and what still stands in the way. This is not theoretical. It is a real discussion happening across regulators, engineers, and industry leaders today. 🔍 What you’ll learn: • What nuclear propulsion is and how it powers ships • The difference between military and commercial nuclear reactors • Why nuclear energy is being reconsidered for decarbonizing shipping • The role of microreactors and modular reactor design • Safety systems, accident scenarios, and intrinsic safeguards • Insurance, liability, and the lack of global frameworks • Public perception and the challenge of social acceptance • Reactor lifespan, decommissioning, and waste management • Potential business models for nuclear-powered fleets • How the IMO and regulators are approaching nuclear shipping • Timeline predictions for nuclear adoption in commercial vessels Nuclear propulsion is no longer a fringe idea. But the path forward depends on far more than technology. Regulation. Insurance. Public trust. And the question the industry still hasn’t answered: Is it ready? 🌐 Supported by: CHIRP Maritime & The Seafarers’ Charity www.chirp.co.uk | www.theseafarerscharity.org📖 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Sea Views | Yachting International Radio

    40 min
  5. Mental Health, Trauma & Breaking Patterns | Self-Worth & Trauma Recovery

    6 DAYS AGO

    Mental Health, Trauma & Breaking Patterns | Self-Worth & Trauma Recovery

    Trauma does not stay in the past. It shapes behaviour, relationships, health, and the patterns we repeat until they are consciously addressed. In this episode of Self Care, Geraldine Hardy shares a deeply personal reflection on her upcoming book Moments That Matter: A Journey of Healing, Remembering, and Unbecoming, and the lived experiences that led her to understand how trauma embeds itself across every layer of our lives. Drawing from her own journey through illness, burnout, and destructive relationship cycles, Geraldine explains why unresolved emotional wounds do not simply fade over time. They show up in the body, influence decision-making, and keep people locked in repeating patterns until responsibility is taken. This is not surface-level healing. It is about recognizing patterns, understanding their origin, and doing the work required to break them. In this episode:• How trauma embeds itself in behaviour, relationships, and physical health • The link between self-worth and repeated life patterns • Why emotional wounds can manifest as illness and burnout • How personal and professional cycles mirror each other • Why leaving a situation does not end the pattern • The role of responsibility in real, lasting change • How victimhood keeps patterns in place • Recognizing the moments that force awareness and transformation Geraldine also shares powerful personal experiences, including overcoming autoimmune challenges, navigating illness without surgery, and leaving harmful environments by first shifting internally. Her message is clear: Awareness without action changes nothing. Real healing comes from doing the deeper work. 🌿 Explore Geraldine’s Self-Care Programs & Order Her Book https://geraldinehardy.com📺 Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news🎙️ Self Care | Yachting International Radio

    13 min
  6. Yachting Crew Crisis: Why Yacht Leadership Failure Is Driving Crew Turnover | Forward Watch

    15 APR

    Yachting Crew Crisis: Why Yacht Leadership Failure Is Driving Crew Turnover | Forward Watch

    The yachting industry is losing crew, and the problem is not recruitment. It is leadership. In this episode of Forward Watch, Karine Rayson speaks with Captain Luis Chagas, a Master 3000 with 18 years of experience in the superyacht industry, about the growing crew crisis in yachting and why leadership failure is driving turnover across yachts worldwide. This conversation goes directly into the reality of yacht crew culture, exposing how outdated leadership styles, lack of emotional intelligence, and poor management structures are impacting crew retention, safety, and performance onboard. Captain Luis Chagas explains why leadership in yachting must be defined by influence rather than rank, and why the industry continues to promote technical competence without developing the human skills required to lead crews effectively. The discussion also explores moral injury in yacht crew, the role of yacht management companies and DPAs, and why crew do not feel safe speaking up onboard yachts. This is a critical episode for anyone working in yachting, including yacht crew, superyacht captains, yacht management companies, and owners who want better performance, stronger teams, and long-term crew retention. In this episode: • Why yacht crew are leaving yachts across the industry • The reality of crew culture in yachting • Leadership failure in superyacht operations • Why leadership is influence, not rank • The gap between technical skills and emotional intelligence • Why captains are not trained to lead people • The role of yacht management and shore support • Why crew stay silent and how it impacts safety • How rotation improves crew retention and performance • What yacht owners need to understand about leadership 🎙️ Forward Watch | Yachting International Radio Prefer to read? Head to Yachting News on the website. https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-news

    35 min

About

Yachting International Radio (YIR) is one of the world’s leading independent media platforms for the global yachting and maritime sector. The Yachting Channel brings together more than 18 shows, hosted by experts across the industry, delivering in-depth conversations, real-world insights, and unfiltered storytelling from every corner of the superyacht and maritime world. Our programming covers everything from superyacht design, yacht crew life, luxury yacht ownership, maritime law, crew contracts, engineering, new builds, refits, sustainability, ocean innovation, blue-economy technology, boating trends, chartering, destinations, leadership, mental health, training, recruitment, education, and the full spectrum of the modern yachting industry. Featuring interviews with captains, engineers, yacht brokers, industry CEOs, marine scientists, entrepreneurs, designers, shipyards, crew trainers, regulators, innovators, and professionals leading change, YIR offers unmatched access to the people shaping the future of maritime and superyacht culture. Listeners can expect: Expert discussions on superyacht operations, management, refits, surveys, regulations, classification, and flag-state issues Practical guidance for crew careers, contracts, wellbeing, safety, certifications, onboard culture, and conflict management Deep dives into shipyards, new builds, design innovation, hybrid and electric propulsion, future fuels, decarbonization strategies, and sustainability Straightforward explanations of boating technology, navigation, maintenance, engineering systems, tenders, toys, and onboard life Stories that reveal the real human experience behind the maritime sector — the challenges, achievements, and global impact of those who work at sea Recognized globally, Yachting International Radio is ranked among the Top Yachting Podcasts and Top Boating Podcasts in the world, reaching more than one million maritime professionals, superyacht enthusiasts, owners, builders, and future charter clients every month. Our mission is simple: to deliver honest, independent, authoritative media that informs, educates, inspires, and challenges the industry to grow. Whether you're a yacht owner, captain, crew member, shipyard professional, maritime student, industry supplier, or someone passionate about boating and the oceans, this channel gives you the knowledge, perspective, and insight you won’t find anywhere else. Explore all our shows, hosts, interviews, and resources: https://linktr.ee/yachtinginternationalradio https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/

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