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YACHTING NEWS
Industry Editorial
Stories And Voices
Shaping Yachting
Yachting News is the editorial home of Yachting International Radio, delivering independent yachting news, superyacht industry insight, and maritime coverage for a global audience.
Covering crew welfare, leadership, refit, technology, regulation, sustainability, yacht ownership, boating, and marine innovation, Yachting News brings together credible perspectives from across the people, companies, and conversations shaping the industry.
Updated multiple times each week, the platform extends the reach of Yachting International Radio and Yachting Channel through editorial features, podcasts, interviews, and global distribution across major audio, video, and digital platforms.
Captain's Chat
Step inside the wheelhouse with Captain’s Chat — where captains, crew, and maritime professionals share real stories from life at sea. From leadership lessons and operational challenges to the camaraderie, resilience, and day-to-day realities that define yachting, these candid conversations offer practical insights from those who live it. Hosted by Captain Liam Devlin.
Yacht Crew Welfare, Leadership Culture and Building a better industry
As yacht crew welfare becomes a defining issue for leadership, retention and long term sustainability in the superyacht sector, Captain James Battey of the Yacht Workers Council outlines why fragmented systems, inconsistent standards and informal information networks continue to place unnecessary pressure on professional crew. From leadership culture onboard to the need for a single, trusted ecosystem for guidance, training and wellbeing, this Captain’s Chat editorial explore
Yachting International Radio
Feb 53 min read
Women in Maritime: Leadership, Safety, and the Stories That Rarely Get Told
Leadership, safety, and representation are not separate conversations at sea. In this Captain’s Chat, Julia Gosling shares insights from nearly two decades with the UK Coastguard, examining why culture, behaviour, and inclusion remain central to the future resilience of the maritime industry.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 304 min read
Below Deck vs Real Yachting: What Holds Up When the Cameras Stop Rolling
Below Deck has shaped how millions perceive yachting, but what holds up when television meets reality is far more complex. This editorial examines leadership, pressure, and authenticity in modern yachting through patterns that emerge beyond the screen.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 233 min read
Raising the Standard in Superyachting: Why Superyacht Industry Standards Must Evolve
As superyachting evolves, so too must the standards that underpin education, leadership, and accountability onboard. This article explores why minimum compliance is no longer enough — and how industry-wide collaboration is reshaping superyacht industry standards for the future.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 154 min read
From St. Martin to Global Yacht Brokerage: Trust, Access, and the Caribbean Reality
A grounded look at yacht brokerage from the Caribbean, exploring how trust, local expertise, and long-term relationships shape success in the global superyacht industry.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 83 min read
Yacht Compliance Is Not Optional: Inside the Reality of US Coast Guard Oversight
Yacht compliance is not a grey area, particularly in US waters where oversight is decisive and enforceable. This article explores how compliance failures quietly develop, why paperwork mistakes can halt operations overnight, and how safety, liability, and the ability to operate are inseparably linked.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 14 min read
Crew Wellness In Yachting: Fitness, Performance and the New Standard at Sea
Crew wellness in yachting is no longer optional. In this episode of Captain’s Chat, Captain Liam Devlin speaks with Glen Taylor, Co-Founder of Super Yacht Fitness, about why fitness, recovery, and performance culture are now central to safe, sustainable, high-performing yacht operations.
Yachting International Radio
Dec 25, 20254 min read
Yacht Stewardess Training Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
Yacht stewardess training is shifting from informal learning to accredited leadership, with Certificate of Competency pathways, HR structure, and crew wellbeing standards now redefining what interior professionalism looks like on modern yachts.
Yachting International Radio
Dec 18, 20254 min read
The Hidden Cost of Excellence: Inside the Rise of Yacht Crew Burnout
Yacht crew burnout is escalating across the industry. Cassidy Breedt of Auraflow Yoga breaks down why it’s happening and the practical tools that can help crew reset, recover, and stay resilient at sea.
Yachting International Radio
Dec 12, 20254 min read
Crew Leadership: Building Stronger Teams in a Changing Yachting World
An in-depth exploration of crew leadership and the tools that reduce burnout, improve culture, and strengthen performance across the superyacht industry.
Yachting International Radio
Dec 5, 20254 min read
Superyacht Crew Retention: Rebuilding Stability in a Fractured Industry
Superyacht crew retention, leadership and long-term career stability take center stage as Captain Liam Devlin sits down with Graeme Lord of PYC Cayman. They explore modern employment structures, rotation, training, owner expectations and the cultural shift reshaping the future of professional yacht crew.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 28, 20253 min read
Sea Keeper And The New Language Of Luxury Fragrance
Sea Keeper is reshaping what luxury fragrance can be. Created by New Zealand artisan perfumer and former photographer Brooke Lean, this ocean-inspired scent blends memory, craft and conservation into a story that stays with you long after it’s worn.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 21, 20254 min read
Redefining The Superyacht Life: Erica Lay on Success, Sanity, and the Human Side of Yachting
In The Superyacht Life, author Erica Lay opens an honest conversation about the realities of working at sea — from the pressures of leadership and recruitment to the growing focus on mental health, mentorship, and staying sane in the world’s most demanding luxury industry.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 14, 20253 min read
Crossing for a Cause: Rufus Lewis Takes on the World’s Toughest Row
Former yacht crew member Rufus Lewis takes on the World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile solo Atlantic crossing to raise awareness and funds for Caudwell Youth.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 7, 20252 min read
Running Toward Connection: The Global Impact of Marathon 4 Mental Health
Marathon 4 Mental Health empowers yacht crew worldwide to take steps toward better wellbeing, supporting ISWAN’s Yacht Crew Helpline and transforming awareness into action.
Yachting International Radio
Oct 29, 20253 min read
Raising the Standard: How Superyacht Crew Training Is Changing the Industry
Superyacht Crew Training is evolving beyond safety drills and certificates — it’s redefining professionalism, etiquette, and mental health at sea through programs like Seas The Day Training, founded by Sarah Diggle Whitlock.
Yachting International Radio
Oct 22, 20252 min read
Yotspot: Redefining Yachting Careers Through Innovation and Connection
Yachting careers are evolving fast. Discover how Yotspot and Client Partner Claire Behan are connecting crew, captains, and opportunity worldwide.
Yachting International Radio
Oct 15, 20252 min read
Women, Wellness & the Future of Yachting
Marién Sarriera, founder of Yachts Mermaids, is redefining what it means to be a woman in yachting—championing wellness, balance, and crew welfare as the new foundation of leadership at sea.
Yachting International Radio
Oct 1, 20253 min read
Cape Town’s North Star: Redefining the Yacht Leadership Retreat
Discover how Emma Butler’s North Star Superyacht Academy is redefining the yacht leadership retreat — blending accredited training, wellness, and adventure in Cape Town.
Yachting International Radio
Sep 24, 20253 min read
Community, Yachting & Wellness in Sitka
Discover how Sitka’s community, culture, and wellness are shaping its role in yachting, as Captain Liam Devlin speaks with yacht agent Emily Davis.
Yachting International Radio
Sep 17, 20253 min read
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