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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.
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
Assault, Silence & System Fixes: Elle Fisher on Safety at Sea
Elle Fisher confronts violence, silence, and system gaps in yachting—and outlines practical reforms for Safety at Sea, from psychological screening to real accountability.
Yachting International Radio
Sep 22, 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
From Burnout to Below Deck: Hugo Ortega on Money, Mentorship, and Making It
Hugo Ortega, founder of Super Yacht Sunday School and cast member of Below Deck, reveals how he overcame burnout, built a thriving business, and redefined success in yachting through mentorship, money management, and innovation.
Yachting International Radio
Sep 10, 20253 min read
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
Navigating the Tides of Grief: A Conversation on Surviving Suicide Loss
“Say their names. Ask the small, present questions. Share the load. We don’t cure suicide grief—we refuse to let anyone drown in it.”
Yachting International Radio
Sep 7, 20253 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
Marathon for Mental Health: Crew Supporting Crew, One Step at a Time
The Marathon for Mental Health is uniting yacht crew worldwide from October 10–31, 2025. Led by Mel White of Seas the Mind, this flexible challenge invites crews to walk, run, or hike a marathon distance while raising vital funds for ISWAN’s 24/7 Yacht Crew Help service. With global meet-ups, team spirit, and practical onboard support tools, it’s crew caring for crew — one step at a time.
Yachting International Radio
Sep 2, 20252 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
Malta Ship Registry: Why Flag Choice Matters
Malta Ship Registry has become Europe’s largest and one of the most respected flags worldwide. Registrar General Dr. Ivan Tabone explains how a solid legal framework, practical yacht codes, and 24/7 accessibility make Malta a trusted choice for owners, financiers, and seafarers.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 29, 20253 min read
How to Go Broke in Yachting — and Why Financial Discipline Matters
Yachting may offer high salaries and luxury surroundings, but without yachting financial discipline it’s easy to fall into traps that drain wealth as fast as it’s earned. Veteran captain-turned-broker Antonio Palazuelos Archdale shares candid lessons on the Luxe Chaser, the Hoarder, and other crew archetypes — and why building savings, balance, and an exit plan is the only way to turn short-term earnings into long-term security.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 27, 20253 min read
Relief Crew Foundation: Bringing Yachting Skills to Humanitarian Shores
Discover how Humanitarian Yachting through the Relief Crew Foundation empowers yacht crew to use their skills in global volunteering projects that transform communities and inspire lasting change.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 25, 20252 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
Superyacht Burnout, Bali, And The Reset Crew Rarely Give Themselves
After 12 years at sea, spa therapist Laura McKnight traded superyachts for Bali, chasing healing over hustle. What began as burnout led to a bold reinvention—and a new mission to help other crew slow down, reset, and reconnect.
Yachting International Radio
Aug 19, 20254 min read
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