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YACHTING NEWS
Industry Editorial
The 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.
Step Into Purpose: Geraldine Hardy On Leaving A Chapter Without Losing The Lesson
Geraldine Hardy reflects on her final Self Care episode, the lessons learned through yachting, the power of intuition and women’s discernment, and why stepping away can be an act of purpose rather than loss.
Yachting International Radio
2 days ago6 min read
Yacht Crew Safety Needs Systems, Not Silence
Yacht crew safety cannot rely on reputation, silence, or informal reporting. Devlin Cathey, Founder of All Safe Yachting, is building practical systems to help protect crew onboard and ashore through panic button technology, anonymous reporting, CBT-based mental health support, confidential analytics, and records that cannot simply disappear.
Yachting International Radio
May 48 min read
Yacht Detailing: How Reputation Drives Success in the Yachting Industry
Yacht detailing is built on reputation, not marketing. This editorial explores how consistency, captain trust, and reliability drive long-term success in the yachting industry.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 295 min read
Yachting Giving Back: When Crew Turn Access Into Impact
Yachting giving back is no longer an idea. Thomas Hearn of Home Ghana is turning industry access into real-world impact, building schools, creating vocational pathways, and redefining how yacht crew contribute beyond the dock.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 285 min read
Yacht VAT: Why Ownership Decisions Are Made Long Before You Sign
Yacht VAT is where most ownership decisions go wrong before they even begin. From Malta’s regulatory framework to cross-border charter operations, this editorial breaks down how structure, intent, and compliance determine whether a yacht becomes an asset or a liability.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 255 min read
South Africa’s First Female Master Mariner: Leadership, Reality and the Cost of Life at Sea
South Africa’s first female Master Mariner, Captain Antoinette Keller, delivers a grounded and authoritative look at leadership, inclusion and the realities shaping maritime careers today.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 246 min read
Superyacht Leadership: What Happens on the Bridge Matters Most
Superyacht leadership is not defined by technology alone. Alicia Store of dsnm ltd explores how communication, crew dynamics, and real-world decision making on the bridge shape outcomes across the global yachting industry.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 235 min read
Yacht Crew Travel: What Actually Keeps Yachting Moving
Yacht crew travel is one of the most critical yet overlooked systems in yachting. This editorial explores how flexibility, logistics, and AI are shaping global crew movement and why getting it wrong impacts far more than just a flight.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 215 min read
Yacht Stew Standards: The Real Work Behind Seven-Star Service
Yacht stew standards are often misunderstood, yet they define the difference between good service and exceptional performance at sea, where precision and psychology drive every guest experience.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 204 min read
Superyacht Brokerage Evolution: How 365 Yachts Is Rewriting the Model
Superyacht brokerage is evolving, and Shelly Melcher is at the forefront. From redefining collaboration to integrating technology into yacht sales, 365 Yachts is reshaping how modern brokerage operates.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 174 min read
Superyacht AI and the Quiet Shift Reshaping Operations at Sea
Superyacht AI is no longer theoretical. As the industry faces increasing complexity, access to validated, reliable information is becoming critical to operations, crew performance, and decision making. In this Captain’s Chat, Onno Ebbens of Ask TheBridge explores how structured knowledge and AI are set to redefine efficiency across the global yachting sector.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 165 min read
Yacht Crew Crisis: Why Leadership Failure Is Driving Crew Turnover in Yachting
The yacht crew crisis is accelerating across the yachting industry, driven not by recruitment shortages but by leadership failure, toxic culture, and gaps in management. Captain Luis Chagas explores how influence, emotional intelligence, and structural change are critical to improving crew retention, safety, and long-term performance at sea.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 155 min read
Yacht Crew Injury at Sea: The Legal Reality No One Prepares You For
A yacht crew injury at sea is not just about the incident itself, but what happens next. This editorial explores the legal realities behind injury, from medical care and liability to documentation and crew rights, revealing the critical gaps in understanding that can shape outcomes long after the moment has passed.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 155 min read
Superyacht Brokerage and Life After Yachting: The Reality No One Prepares For
Superyacht brokerage and life after yachting are often seen as a natural progression, but the reality tells a different story. This editorial explores the financial, professional, and personal challenges yacht crew face when stepping ashore, revealing what it truly takes to succeed beyond life at sea.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 145 min read
Superyacht Refit Strategy: Where Planning Defines Performance
Superyacht refit strategy is shifting from reactive shipyard work to structured planning and operational alignment, redefining how the yachting industry approaches time, cost, and efficiency.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 94 min read
Superyacht Chef Life: Pressure, Precision and the Reality Behind the Galley
Superyacht chef life reveals the pressure, precision and reality behind the galley, as Rebecca Yewdall shares what it truly takes to perform at the highest level in the yachting industry.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 66 min read
Superyacht Careers: Built in the Gaps Between Structure and Survival
Superyacht careers are rarely linear. From corporate New York to yacht brokerage and global industry partnerships, Morgan Sandoval’s progression reveals how structure, resilience, and operational discipline shape success in the modern superyacht industry.
Yachting International Radio
Apr 65 min read
Maritime Law and Industry Leadership: The Quiet Forces Shaping Yachting
Maritime Law plays a critical role in shaping the yachting industry, influencing operations, leadership, and long-term career growth. Erin Ackor of AeroMarine Law explores how legal frameworks, networking, and industry participation drive success and evolution in the superyacht sector.
Yachting International Radio
Mar 226 min read
Embodiment in High-Pressure Environments: Why Walking Your Talk Matters More Than Ever
Embodiment in high-pressure environments is explored through self-care, alignment, and self-trust. Geraldine Hardy examines how living what you teach shapes resilience, decision-making, and long-term wellbeing.
Yachting International Radio
Mar 206 min read
Yacht Crew Burnout: Breaking the Cycle in Yachting
Yacht crew burnout is reshaping the yachting industry, affecting crew retention, performance, and long-term sustainability. This editorial explores how Crew Renew, founded by Alex Paterson, is addressing burnout through structured recovery solutions and why the industry must rethink responsibility for crew wellbeing.
Yachting International Radio
Mar 194 min read
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