BOAT Briefing

BOAT International
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BOAT International presents the latest news from the world of superyachts with exclusive interviews, breaking stories and behind-the-scenes access.

  1. French Polynesia by superyacht – plus five stories shaping 2026

    2 HR AGO

    French Polynesia by superyacht – plus five stories shaping 2026

    In this episode of BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by travel and charter editor Georgia Boscawen to explore two very different sides of the superyacht world. After cruising the Society Islands on board 48-metre Oceanfast yacht Big Sky, Holly shares a first-hand account of navigating French Polynesia by yacht – from the dramatic peaks of Moorea and encounters with humpback whales to the practical realities of reaching and chartering in one of the most remote destinations on earth. The pair discuss how it compares to expedition hotspots such as Antarctica and the Galápagos, and whether the South Pacific truly lives up to its “trip of a lifetime” reputation. The conversation then shifts to the state of the market, where the pair break down five of the biggest stories shaping 2026 so far. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams. Stories discussed:Palm Beach debutshttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yachts-palm-beach-international-boat-show-2026Lürssen 109m O3 on sea trialshttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-superyacht-project-shackleton-icecap-o3-sea-t…Oceanco 93m Draak becomes support vessel for 111m Leviathanhttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/draak-ex-tranquility-yacht-oceanco-rebuild-leviathanAbeking & Rasmussen confirms 100m+ new buildhttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/abeking-and-rasmussen-100m-plus-new-build-superyachtTurquoise Yachts launches 88m flagshiphttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/turquoise-yachts-flagship-superyacht-vento-angelique-…Benetti double launch: B.Now 67M hybrid yachtshttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-hybrid-bnow-67-two-superyacht-launches BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qwSubscribe: https://boatint.com/3qxContact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    34 min
  2. Is this the brand that will change the perception of travel at sea?

    13 FEB

    Is this the brand that will change the perception of travel at sea?

    This week on BOAT Briefing, travel and charter editor Georgia Boscawen sits down with Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, to discuss how the brand is reshaping perceptions of ocean travel. Ahead of the delivery of Explora III, Nash reveals how Explora Journeys is redefining modern cruising and carving out its place in the ultra-luxury market. A relative newcomer that launched its first vessel in 2023, the brand is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan, with six ships on track for delivery by the end of 2028. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qwSubscribe: https://boatint.com/3qxContact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    21 min
  3. BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 2026: The Winners revealed

    1 FEB

    BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 2026: The Winners revealed

    In this special edition of BOAT Briefing Caroline White and Cecile Gauert project themselves to a cool evening in Kitzbühel, Austria, when the winners collected their beautiful Minervas at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards ceremony. The two go through all the winners and categories, and reveal some of the thought process involved in the judges' choices to select winners among a strong field of finalists. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qw Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3qx Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    35 min
  4. Fraser’s view from the top: Anders Kurtén on sales, charter and what’s next

    26 JAN

    Fraser’s view from the top: Anders Kurtén on sales, charter and what’s next

    In conversation with BOAT International’s online editor Holly Margerrison, Fraser's CEO Anders Kurtén reflects on nearly three years at the helm of one of the superyacht industry’s most established brokerages. The discussion spans brokerage and charter performance, shifting client demographics, the rise of far-flung destinations, sustainability and transparency – and what the data is revealing about where the market is heading next. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams. BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3m0Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3m1Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    34 min
  5. St Barths sightings, 2026 deliveries and the business stories that shaped 2025

    16 JAN

    St Barths sightings, 2026 deliveries and the business stories that shaped 2025

    In the first BOAT Briefing podcast of the year, online editor Holly Margerrison and business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis kick off 2026 by taking stock of the market’s early signals. From counting the superyachts spotted in St Barths and what that activity reveals about the charter landscape, to looking ahead at the most anticipated yacht deliveries due to hit the water in 2026, the duo unpack what’s coming next. They also reflect on the biggest business stories of 2025, revisit BOAT International’s most-read yacht reports of the year and share their personal new year’s resolutions for the months ahead. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams. Episode links:https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyachts-sightings-in-st-barths-new-years-eve-2026https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/biggest-upcoming-superyacht-deliveries-2026https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/biggest-yachting-business-news-stories-2025https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/exclusive-new-yachts-superyachts-2025-m…

    35 min
  6. What the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces leadership

    19/12/2025

    What the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces leadership

    This week on The Big BOAT Interview, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by Leo Walker, Founder and CEO of Who Dares Group and a former member of the UK’s Special Boat Service. Drawing on his experience in elite military teams, Leo discusses leadership, resilience and decision-making under pressure, and how those principles translate to life on board today’s superyachts. From crew retention and mental resilience to teamwork when things go wrong, the conversation examines what the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces thinking – and why strong leadership and operational readiness are becoming increasingly critical as yachts grow larger, more complex and more globally mobile.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/38rSubscribe: https://boatint.com/38sContact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    35 min
  7. ‘It’s like landing a jumbo jet, over and over again!’: What it’s like to sail a superyacht through the Northwest Passage

    05/11/2025

    ‘It’s like landing a jumbo jet, over and over again!’: What it’s like to sail a superyacht through the Northwest Passage

    In this episode of The Big BOAT Interview, BOAT’s Content Director Lucy Dunn sits down with trailblazing captain and ice pilot Maiwenn Beadle - the first woman ever to take a superyacht through the legendary Northwest Passage. From navigating ice-choked waters to balancing razor-sharp safety decisions with the pull of exploration, Beadle shares her insights into what it takes to operate in some of the planet’s most demanding environments. Beadle is taking part in the panel debate Are Permits Holding Back Exploration? at next week’s Explorer Yachts Summit at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Tickets are still available on Boatinternational.com. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/2m1Subscribe: https://boatint.com/2m2Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    31 min
  8. An insider's guide to FLIBS (the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show), the superbowl of boating

    24/10/2025

    An insider's guide to FLIBS (the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show), the superbowl of boating

    This week on BOAT Briefing, we’re welcoming a new voice to the show - Dockwalk magazine’s editor, Erik Petersen. A Fort Lauderdale native, Erik joins our BOAT International US editor, Cecile Gauert, to dive into one of the biggest events in the yachting calendar - and in all of Florida - the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which kicks off on October 29. They chat about the scale and impact of this long-running spectacle, which began rather humbly back in 1959, and run through a few of the standout yachts and must-do happenings for captains. They’ll also share some of their favourite local spots, including a brewery where dropping Erik’s name might just get you in - or possibly kicked out.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/25zSubscribe: https://boatint.com/260Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

    35 min
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BOAT International presents the latest news from the world of superyachts with exclusive interviews, breaking stories and behind-the-scenes access.

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  • Creator
    BOAT International
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    279
  • Rating
    Clean
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