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YACHTING NEWS

Yachting International Radio delivers independent, industry-driven yachting news, covering superyachts, crew welfare, leadership, refits, technology, regulations, and the innovations shaping the maritime world. Updated multiple times each week, the platform provides credible, real-world insight from across the global yachting sector.

Yachting International Radio, also known as Yachting Channel, operates as a global yachting media platform offering podcasts, interviews, and editorial coverage across the superyacht, boating, and maritime industries. Yachting industry podcasts and features are available worldwide via major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and directly through the Yachting International Radio website.

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.

Captain Liam Devlin and Cassidy Breedt appear on the Captain’s Chat thumbnail, featuring the Auraflow Yoga branding over a yacht interior background.

Captain Liam Devlin and Cassidy Breedt appear on the Captain’s Chat thumbnail, featuring the Auraflow Yoga branding over a yacht interior background.

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

Superyacht leadership discussion thumbnail with Captain Liam Devlin and Paula Dickens of SageSeas, promoting an episode focused on crew leadership, culture, and retention.

Superyacht leadership discussion thumbnail with Captain Liam Devlin and Paula Dickens of SageSeas, promoting an episode focused on crew leadership, culture, and retention.

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

Captain’s Chat thumbnail featuring Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled and Graeme Lord of PYC Cayman, displayed over a luxury yacht at sunset with the Professional Yacht Crew branding.

Captain’s Chat thumbnail featuring Captain Liam Devlin of M/Y Unbridled and Graeme Lord of PYC Cayman, displayed over a luxury yacht at sunset with the Professional Yacht Crew branding.

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

Brooke Lean’s Sea Keeper perfume photographed with ocean-inspired textures, representing a modern approach to luxury fragrance and marine storytelling.

Brooke Lean’s Sea Keeper perfume photographed with ocean-inspired textures, representing a modern approach to luxury fragrance and marine storytelling.

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

Erica Lay, author of The Superyacht Life, discusses leadership, mentorship, and mental health in yachting.

Erica Lay, author of The Superyacht Life, discusses leadership, mentorship, and mental health in yachting.

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

Rufus Lewis training for the World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile solo Atlantic crossing to raise funds for Caudwell Youth.

Rufus Lewis training for the World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile solo Atlantic crossing to raise funds for Caudwell Youth.

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

Running Toward Connection: The Global Impact of Marathon 4 Mental Health

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

Raising the Standard: How Superyacht Crew Training Is Changing the Industry

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

Yotspot: Redefining Yachting Careers Through Innovation and Connection

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

Women, Wellness & the Future of Yachting

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

Cape Town’s North Star: Redefining the Yacht Leadership Retreat

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

Community, Yachting & Wellness in Sitka

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

Leadership and Innovation in Yachting: Garry Kyle’s Vision for Crew Culture

Leadership and Innovation in Yachting: Garry Kyle’s Vision for Crew Culture

Leadership and Innovation in Yachting: Garry Kyle’s Vision for Crew Culture

From yacht owner to tech entrepreneur, Garry Kyle — CEO of MeridianGo — has built his career on a simple principle: invest in people first. In this exclusive feature, he shares why leadership, culture, and innovation in yachting are key to reducing turnover, elevating crew professionalism, and creating the unforgettable moments that keep owners coming back.

Yachting International Radio

Sep 10, 20253 min read

Empowering Youth for the Blue Economy

Empowering Youth for the Blue Economy

Empowering Youth for the Blue Economy

The Brilliant Blue Challenge 2025 is more than a competition — it’s a global workforce pipeline for the Blue Economy. High school students from 40+ countries design solutions in renewable energy, autonomous systems, and marine sustainability, with pathways leading to scholarships, internships, and real-world incubation. “It’s not just an awareness program — it’s a workforce development program.”

Yachting International Radio

Sep 3, 20252 min read

Charting a Clear Course: Maritime Marketing in the Digital Age

Charting a Clear Course: Maritime Marketing in the Digital Age

Charting a Clear Course: Maritime Marketing in the Digital Age

From liveaboards in the Red Sea to digital consulting for small and medium-sized businesses, Frédéric “Fifi” Morisod and Mik Jennings have transformed their passion for the ocean into a mission: helping companies in diving, yachting, and beyond navigate the fast-changing world of digital strategy. Their approach goes far beyond social media — it’s about creating authentic connections, building trust, and turning experiences into lasting growth.

Yachting International Radio

Aug 27, 20252 min read

The Leadership Shift Yachting Needs: Why Crew Wellness Starts at the Top

The Leadership Shift Yachting Needs: Why Crew Wellness Starts at the Top

The Leadership Shift Yachting Needs: Why Crew Wellness Starts at the Top

“We’ve got too many ambulances at the bottom of the cliff. What we need are guardrails at the top.” Captain Liam Devlin and WaveWellness Founder Xanthe Bowater dive deep into what real leadership looks like onboard superyachts—where supporting crew wellbeing isn’t a perk, but a responsibility.

Yachting International Radio

Aug 20, 20253 min read

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