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Yachting News
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.
The Future of Heesen Yachts: Leadership, Engineering, and the Next Chapter of Dutch Superyacht Building
An in-depth conversation with Jeroen van der Meer, CEO of Heesen Yachts, exploring leadership, engineering discipline, and long-term stewardship at one of the world’s most respected Dutch shipyards.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 114 min read
Caroline Blatter: Trust, Loss and the Superyacht Services Guide Story
Caroline Blatter opens 2026 as one of the Trusted Voices in yachting. The Founder and Director of the Superyacht Services Guide shares how real experience guides captains toward fair and verified yacht services. Her story blends loss, legacy and what the industry still gets right. A measured reminder that reputation matters more than applause.
Yachting International Radio
Jan 73 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
Best Of UNCENSORED 2025: The Cost Of Silence In Crew Mental Health
This Best Of UNCENSORED 2025 episode brings together the year’s most revealing conversations on crew mental health, leadership, and the hidden pressures of yacht life. From assault and stigma to perimenopause and culture change, these are the unspoken truths shaping the future of working at sea.
Yachting International Radio
Dec 11, 20258 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
Inside Superyacht Savannah: A Blueprint for Lasting Crew Culture
Superyacht Savannah earned global admiration not only for her design, but for a culture that kept crew committed, inspired, and growing for more than a decade. In this Forward Watch feature, Josephine De Luca reveals how intentional leadership, owner vision, and strategic investment created one of the industry’s strongest examples of lasting Yacht Crew Culture.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 22, 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
Leading With Presence: How Captain Liam Redefines Yacht Crew Culture
Yacht crew culture is evolving, and Captain Liam Devlin reveals what leadership really looks like behind the scenes. From psychological safety to proactive planning and onboard boundaries, this article explores the human reality of modern captaincy and the strategies shaping healthier crew environments.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 19, 20255 min read
Redefining Excellence: The New Age of Caribbean Yacht Refit
At the Monaco Yacht Show, IMM CEO Norina Edelman unveils how Caribbean Yacht Refit is evolving — blending European precision, U.S. infrastructure, and tropical access to redefine the global superyacht industry.
Yachting International Radio
Nov 3, 20253 min read
Majesty 100 Terrace: Gulf Craft’s Masterstroke of Innovation and Luxury
The Majesty 100 Terrace by Gulf Craft defines the next generation of superyacht innovation and luxury, combining intelligent design, privacy, and comfort in one groundbreaking vessel.
Yachting International Radio
Oct 26, 20253 min read
Global Yachting Connections at the Monaco Yacht Show
At the Monaco Yacht Show, Acquera Yachting’s Veronica Grandi and Yacht Club Port de Plaisance’s Keidy Gregorio highlight how global collaboration — from Venice to St. Maarten — defines modern yachting excellence.
Yachting International Radio
Oct 13, 20252 min read
Finding Your Voice at Sea: Why Communication Is the Key to Crew Wellbeing
In yachting, communication isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. Long hours, cultural differences, and high-stress environments make voice, body language, and self-awareness critical to safety and wellbeing. Communication coach Alicia Sedgwick shares how confidence grows when voice meets purpose, why suppressed feelings turn toxic, and the tools every crew member needs to speak with clarity, set boundaries, and build trust.
Yachting International Radio
Sep 4, 20253 min read
When Grief Roars: Elle Fisher’s Journey Through Loss, Survival, and Healing
Suicide grief doesn’t whisper—it roars. Author and advocate Elle Fisher has faced it again and again: losing her mother at 16, her best friend Jess, her cousin Dakota, and her fiancé Christian. Each loss reshaped her life, from London’s music scene to the world of yachting, and finally to Mexico, where she chose deep rest over distraction. Her journey is not one of easy answers, but of resilience, survival, and the courage to speak the unspeakable.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 31, 20253 min read
Leading Across Generations: Captain Dundas on Redefining Leadership at Sea
Leadership in yachting is often viewed through the lens of hierarchy and authority. But Captain Dundas, with 18 years in the industry and 12 as a captain, sees it differently. By embracing adaptability, values-driven decision making, and two-way feedback, he has reshaped his command—and found new purpose in the role. His insights reveal how modern leadership can reduce turnover, strengthen crew culture, and bring genuine enjoyment back to the bridge.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 22, 20252 min read
America’s Superyacht Surge: Why Lürssen Planted Its Flag at Pier 66
Lürssen’s arrival at Pier 66 marks a turning point in the American superyacht landscape. In this exclusive conversation, Director Timothy Hamilton explains why Fort Lauderdale has become the true global capital of yachting, how U.S. owners are reshaping the market, and what the future looks like for shipbuilding, crew culture, and the world’s largest yachts.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 17, 20258 min read
Breaking the Chains of Self-Limiting Beliefs: Rethinking Prosperity and Personal Power
Self-limiting beliefs often run deeper than we realise, inherited from family, culture, and even ancestral trauma. These subconscious patterns quietly shape our relationship with success and wealth, keeping many locked in cycles of scarcity. True change begins with awareness: redefining prosperity not as greed, but as freedom, generosity, and alignment with our highest vision.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Empowering Women in Yachting: Training, Growth, and Building Stronger Crews
The interior crew are the face of any yacht — yet often the least supported when it comes to training and career progression. Industry leader Gemma Hulbert is changing that, championing equal opportunities, professional confidence, and wellbeing for stewardesses worldwide. From mastering technical skills to setting boundaries and building leadership, her approach empowers women in yachting to thrive at sea and beyond.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 12, 20254 min read
Luxury Yachts, Charity Galas, and Key Events: September's Yachting Highlights
September brings two of yachting’s premier events — the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show — blending luxury showcases, industry networking, and philanthropy. Highlights include a Mercy Ships fundraising gala in Cannes, uniting the yachting community to support life-changing medical care while celebrating innovation, connection, and the spirit of giving back.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Navigating the Waters of Yachting Lawsuits: A Look at Class Actions and Industry Impacts
Class action lawsuits are reshaping the yachting industry, challenging unfair practices and pushing for greater transparency. The ongoing case against Safe Harbor Marinas highlights how collective legal action can protect consumers, set industry precedents, and drive positive change in billing, customer service, and trust between companies and vessel owners.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 10, 20254 min read
Navigating the Transition from Yacht Life to Land: Lessons from Former Yachtie Craig Condy
Craig Condy’s journey from superyacht crew to business coach reveals the realities of yachting career transitions. From 90-hour weeks at sea to building a new identity on land, he shows how resilience, personal branding, and balance can turn challenges into opportunities. For yachties facing life beyond the water, his story is both a guide and an inspiration.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 10, 20253 min read
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