Yachting Channel

by Yachting International Radio

Yachting Channel | Yachting International Radio Yachting Channel by Yachting International Radio (YIR) is a leading global yacht podcast, yachting podcast, superyacht podcast, and maritime podcast network covering the people, businesses, vessels, crew, owners, technology, destinations, and ideas shaping the modern yachting industry. Produced by Yachting International Radio, the Yachting Channel brings together over 20 original shows featuring yacht captains, superyacht crew, brokers, shipyards, designers, maritime lawyers, engineers, sustainability leaders, recruiters, wellness experts, entrepreneurs, and industry voices from across the global marine sector. Topics include yacht ownership, yacht charter, superyacht design, yacht crew life, crew training, maritime law, crew contracts, refit, new builds, engineering, boating trends, blue economy, ocean innovation, sustainability, leadership, recruitment, mental health, destinations, luxury lifestyle, and the business of yachting. With daily yachting content across audio, video, editorial, and social media, Yachting Channel is built for yacht owners, superyacht captains, crew, brokers, builders, suppliers, charter clients, maritime professionals, boating enthusiasts, and anyone who wants informed, real-world insight into the global yacht and superyacht industry. Yachting Channel is produced by Yachting International Radio, an independent yachting and maritime media network reaching more than one million maritime professionals and enthusiasts each month. Explore Yachting International Radio: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com https://linktr.ee/yachtinginternationalradio

  1. 13h ago

    Yacht Crew Insurance: Are You Covered? | The Wellbeing Project

    If you were hospitalised tomorrow, would you know exactly what your yacht's medical insurance covers? What happens if you cannot return to work, need treatment while on leave, or have a pre-existing medical condition? In this episode of The Wellbeing Project, host Karine Rayson welcomes Michelle van der Merwe, Superyacht Group Manager at Pantaenius, to discuss the realities of yacht crew medical insurance and why understanding your policy before something goes wrong is essential. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in yacht and medical insurance, Michelle explains the differences between crew medical insurance and liability cover, the limitations of certain policies, and the questions every crew member should be asking. Topics covered include: Medical insurance coverage and common exclusions. Pre-existing conditions, mental health treatment and pregnancy. Insurance protection during leave, rotations and visits home. Sick pay, employment termination and what happens when crew cannot return to work. Medical confidentiality and submitting insurance claims. The responsibilities of captains, yacht managers and owners in communicating crew benefits. An important conversation for yacht crew, captains, managers and owners about understanding medical protection, identifying potential gaps and making informed decisions before a claim becomes necessary. The Wellbeing Project | Yachting International RadioHost: Karine Rayson | The Crew Coachhttps://www.thecrewcoach.comGuest: Michelle van der Merwe | Pantaenius Yacht Insurancehttps://www.pantaenius.comYachting International Radiohttps://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com#Yachting #Superyacht #YachtCrew #CrewInsurance #CrewWelfare #TheWellbeingProject

    Yacht Crew Insurance: Are You Covered? | The Wellbeing Project
  2. 2d ago

    Buried at Sea: Who Protects Yacht Crew? | Ryan Melogy | Bonus Episode | UNCENSORED

    What happens when yacht crew are told to report abuse, but the very systems responsible for protecting them fail to act? In this special bonus episode of Buried at Sea, UNCENSORED host Marién Sarriera reunites with maritime lawyer and advocate Ryan Melogy to examine what meaningful accountability could look like across the international yachting industry. Following the three-part series exposing abuse, institutional silence and the fight for maritime reform, this conversation turns directly to yacht crew and the protections that remain uncertain or difficult to access. Ryan explains how the Safer Seas Act has changed reporting and investigations aboard US-flagged vessels, why independent third-party investigations matter, and what it would take to strengthen accountability across different flag states and jurisdictions. Marién brings her own experiences of reporting sexual harassment and assault in yachting, confronting a system where complaints can disappear into management offices, legal departments and non-disclosure agreements. Together, they examine the responsibility of witnesses and bystanders, the fear of professional retaliation, the isolation faced by whistleblowers, and the uncomfortable reality of an industry where protecting reputations can take priority over protecting people. The discussion also addresses the importance of documenting abuse, supporting those who come forward, and building independent reporting structures that crew can trust. This bonus episode concludes Buried at Sea: Exposing Abuse, Challenging Power, Demanding Accountability, with a question the global yachting industry can no longer afford to ignore: Who protects yacht crew when the people responsible for their safety are part of the problem?LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE BURIED AT SEA SERIES PART ONE | Abuse, Power & Accountabilityhttps://audioboom.com/posts/8923019-buried-at-sea-abuse-power-accountability-ryan-melogy-part-one-uncensoredPART TWO | The Law They Ignoredhttps://audioboom.com/posts/8936435-buried-at-sea-the-law-they-ignored-ryan-melogy-part-two-uncensoredPART THREE | The Fight for Accountabilityhttps://audioboom.com/posts/8948187-buried-at-sea-the-fight-for-accountability-ryan-melogy-part-three-uncensoredGUEST | RYAN MELOGYMaritime Lawyer & AdvocateJustice4Mariners: https://www.justice4mariners.com/UNCENSORED | Hosted by Marién SarrieraSUPPORTED BY MOORE DIXONMoore Dixon provides comprehensive international medical and health insurance solutions tailored to yacht crew, covering emergencies, routine healthcare and global medical protection.Website: https://mdbl.imEmail: enquiries@mdbl.imYachts Mermaids | Yachting International Radio Prefer to read? Visit Yachting News:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/yachting-newsDiscover more interviews and maritime reporting:https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com

    Buried at Sea: Who Protects Yacht Crew? | Ryan Melogy | Bonus Episode | UNCENSORED
  3. 5d ago

    A Life Reinvented: Howard Scott on Yacht Ownership, Rescue at Sea and Starting Again | Yachting USA

    After three decades practising law in Georgia, Howard Scott stepped away from the courtroom and began a different chapter, one shaped by classic yachts, Caribbean adventures, writing and the people he met along the way. In this episode of Yachting USA, Howard joins host Rick Thomas to share the experiences behind that transformation, including a frightening loss of propulsion offshore and a nighttime encounter with an overturned freighter whose surviving crew needed help. Their conversation explores the rewards and responsibilities of owning classic Burger yachts, the relationships between owners and crew, and the judgement and teamwork that matter when things go wrong at sea. Howard also reflects on losing his father to alcoholism, his own decision to stop drinking, and how experiences from his legal career and years on the water inspired his novels, Rascal on the Run and Rascal’s Redemption. Along the way, he explains how an unexpected conversation helped launch the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. A personal conversation about changing direction, recognising opportunity and finding the courage to pursue a different life. SUPPORTED BY ENGINEERED YACHT SOLUTIONSSpecialist welding, fabrication and onboard engineering for the yachting industry.https://eyswelding.com/Yachting USA | Yachting International RadioHosted by Rick Thomas Prefer to watch? YIR YouTube. Prefer to read? Yachting News on our website.https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/Get YIR in ALL WAYS. Yachting International Radio | Connecting the people behind the industry.

    A Life Reinvented: Howard Scott on Yacht Ownership, Rescue at Sea and Starting Again | Yachting USA
  4. 6d ago

    Superyachts Behind the Glamour | Captain Ronny Roskosch | Yachting Confidential

    What does it take to make a superyacht experience feel effortless, and what do guests rarely see behind the scenes? Sabrina van Maltha welcomes Captain Ronny M. Roskosch to Yachting Confidential for a candid conversation about the people, pressures and responsibilities behind luxury yachting, drawing on his three decades at sea across commercial shipping, deep-sea diving and superyachts. Ronny discusses the trust between captains and owners, the reality of yacht maintenance budgets, and the decisions that keep guests and crew safe while delivering the experience everyone expects. He also explores crew fatigue, motivation and living conditions, the importance of honest communication, and why a seemingly simple charter request beginning with “Can we just…?” can create hours of work. Alongside the challenges, Ronny shares the moments that keep him passionate about life at sea, from quiet night passages to creating charter experiences that guests remember for years. An experienced captain’s perspective on what it means to lead a crew, manage expectations and take responsibility for a multimillion-euro vessel. Discover more about Captain Ronny:https://www.ronny-roskosch.info/Yachting Confidential | Yachting International Radio Inside Luxury Yachting & Lifestyle PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL YACHT REGISTER (IYR)Yachting Confidential is proudly presented by International Yacht Register, specialising in luxury yacht charter, yacht sales and charter management, connecting clients with exceptional yachting experiences worldwide. International Yacht RegisterWebsite: https://iyr.net/Prefer to watch? YIR YouTube.Prefer to read? Yachting News on our website.https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com/Get YIR in ALL WAYS.

    Superyachts Behind the Glamour | Captain Ronny Roskosch | Yachting Confidential
  5. Oct 23

    From Black Pearl to Buckingham Palace: Inside Superyachting | On The Bridge

    Sailing Black Pearl through heavy weather, taking command of a superyacht, building a business from a barn and finding yourself at Buckingham Palace are experiences few people share, but each offers a revealing perspective on the world behind the vessels. In this special On The Bridge compilation, Alicia Store, COO of dsnm Ltd, brings together standout moments and previously unseen excerpts from conversations with the captains, entrepreneurs and specialists whose working lives tell the wider story of superyachting. Derek Munro recalls Black Pearl’s extraordinary capabilities under sail, while Captain Olly Lewis describes the responsibility, pride and satisfaction that keep him passionate about command. OCCAM Marine founders Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal explain how trusted relationships helped turn their experience at sea into a growing business ashore. Gill Rodrigues considers the vital role yacht crew play in ocean conservation, Francesca Webster explores changing expectations of yacht ownership, and Cally Cooper discusses what physiological data can reveal about crew stress and recovery. Conrad Empson explains the thinking behind better recruitment checks, while Master Mariner Paul Shepherd shares why confidential incident reporting can help turn one person’s experience into a lesson for the wider industry. There are personal milestones, too, as Alicia and Dave Store reflect on the recognition that took them to Buckingham Palace, and Captain Chris Halligan recalls the move from commercial shipping to a career in superyachts. Drawn from separate interviews across the series, these conversations offer an introduction to the people, decisions and relationships behind life in yachting. On The Bridge | dsnm Ltd | Yachting International Radio Prefer to watch? YIR YouTube. Prefer to read? Yachting News on our website.https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.comGet YIR in ALL WAYS.

    From Black Pearl to Buckingham Palace: Inside Superyachting | On The Bridge
  6. Oct 22

    Unspoken at Sea: Sexual Misconduct, Psychological Safety & Industry Change | Sea Views

    Sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse at sea are not new problems, but much of what happens onboard may never reach a formal reporting system. In this episode of Sea Views, Julia Gosling is joined by Susanne Justesen, Director of Human Sustainability at the Global Maritime Forum, and Jeremy Sutton, Chief Executive of Swire Shipping and newly announced co-chair of the All Aboard Alliance, to examine Unspoken, an initiative designed to understand the experiences that existing reporting systems may never capture. Unspoken invites seafarers of all ranks and trades to share their experiences anonymously and confidentially, with a particular focus on sexual misconduct. It is not intended to replace company grievance procedures, whistleblowing channels or established reporting systems, but to build a clearer picture of what is happening at sea and use those lived experiences to help shape stronger approaches to prevention, response and accountability. The conversation explores why psychological safety depends not only on whether people trust their colleagues or management, but whether they trust what will happen after they speak up; why the personal risks of reporting can sometimes feel greater than the potential benefits; and how maritime companies can work together rather than attempting to solve industry-wide problems in isolation. Jeremy also discusses how collaboration through the All Aboard Alliance challenged Swire Shipping’s own thinking around gender balance onboard, including a shift towards creating stronger concentrations of female seafarers on fewer vessels rather than spreading small numbers across a wider fleet. Swire Shipping currently has around 15% female seafarers and has set a target of 20% by 2030. Susanne looks further ahead to the development of recognised standards around safety, health, inclusion and wellbeing, with an ambition to create accountability that extends beyond individual shipowners and ultimately reaches across the wider maritime supply chain. This is a conversation about the things maritime has too often left unspoken, but also about what can happen when companies are prepared to examine uncomfortable realities, learn from one another and turn that knowledge into measurable change. Learn more about the Unspoken initiative:https://unspokenproject.orgRead the All Aboard Alliance 2030 Strategy:https://assets.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/4mY1Sitx0MRyvd4m7Wn8c0/f01901c0919febbd9587d655c57d82cd/All_Aboard_Alliance_2030_Strategy.pdfPrefer to read? Head to Yachting News on our website.Prefer to listen? Search “Yachting Channel” on your favourite podcast platform.Supported by CHIRP Maritime and The Seafarers’ Charity. 🎙️ Sea Views | Yachting International Radio

    Unspoken at Sea: Sexual Misconduct, Psychological Safety & Industry Change | Sea Views
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Yachting Channel | Yachting International Radio Yachting Channel by Yachting International Radio (YIR) is a leading global yacht podcast, yachting podcast, superyacht podcast, and maritime podcast network covering the people, businesses, vessels, crew, owners, technology, destinations, and ideas shaping the modern yachting industry. Produced by Yachting International Radio, the Yachting Channel brings together over 20 original shows featuring yacht captains, superyacht crew, brokers, shipyards, designers, maritime lawyers, engineers, sustainability leaders, recruiters, wellness experts, entrepreneurs, and industry voices from across the global marine sector. Topics include yacht ownership, yacht charter, superyacht design, yacht crew life, crew training, maritime law, crew contracts, refit, new builds, engineering, boating trends, blue economy, ocean innovation, sustainability, leadership, recruitment, mental health, destinations, luxury lifestyle, and the business of yachting. With daily yachting content across audio, video, editorial, and social media, Yachting Channel is built for yacht owners, superyacht captains, crew, brokers, builders, suppliers, charter clients, maritime professionals, boating enthusiasts, and anyone who wants informed, real-world insight into the global yacht and superyacht industry. Yachting Channel is produced by Yachting International Radio, an independent yachting and maritime media network reaching more than one million maritime professionals and enthusiasts each month. Explore Yachting International Radio: https://www.yachtinginternationalradio.com https://linktr.ee/yachtinginternationalradio

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