Megayacht News Radio
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMegayacht News Radio introduces luxury-yacht enthusiasts to the leading shipyards, premier design studios, and more who can help bring their cruising dreams to life. As the official podcast of MegayachtNews.com, we feature real stories of real interest, helping American yacht owners and their representatives make better-informed decisions when it comes to commissioning and using their yachts.
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Chartering Elegance: A Voyage Into Elite Yacht Vacations With Burgess' Tim Davis
March 20, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBStep aboard the luxurious world of yacht chartering as Tim Davis, the marketing manager at Burgess, unveils the secrets to curating your dream voyage on the high seas. We promise that you'll emerge with a treasure trove of knowledge, from the prime time to secure your floating sanctuary to the artistry of pairing with a crew that's as bespoke as your itinerary. Peak seasons and glamorous global events like the Monaco Grand Prix no longer confine the possibilities—charter seasons are expandin...
A Voyage of Opulence and Service with Dee Momi of Seven Access
January 25, 2024 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBEmbark on an enthralling odyssey with Dee Momi, the visionary behind Seven Access, as she recounts her astonishing transformation from a London personal shopper to a superyacht chef on the high seas, and eventually a lifestyle concierge for the crème de la crème. Discover how a serendipitous email and the turbulence of a global recession launched her into the opulent realm of yachting, equipping her with the finesse of tailored service and the might of intimate connections. As Momi unfolds h...
From Land to Sea: Captain Kelly Gordon's Inspiring Journey in the Yachting Industry
December 10, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHave you ever wondered how a farm girl from Indiana with a background in chemistry became a sought-after mentor, educator, and speaker in the yachting industry? We're talking about none other than our guest, Captain Kelly Gordon. With no previous boating experience, Kelly's life journey took an unexpected turn when she found her passion on the water. Her inspiring voyage from land to sea and the valuable lessons she learned along the way will surely take you by surprise. We move beyond the ...
Beyond the Surface with Superyacht Submersibles: Safe Deep-Sea Adventures Await
November 26, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBPrepare to plunge into the captivating world of superyacht submersibles! Whether you're an aquatic aficionado or just a curious enthusiast, this episode promises an immersive journey. We're thrilled to have Charles Kohnen from SEAmagine, Patrick Lahey from Triton Submarines, and Ofer Ketter from Submerge onboard today. Their impressive insights shed light on the cutting-edge technology propelling these remarkable machines, the evolving safety regulations that they adhere to and proudly uphol...
Luxury at Sea: The Art of Crafting Unique Yacht Charter Experiences
October 12, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBPrepare to be transported into the world of luxury yacht charters as we enjoy an insightful conversation with Nicole Haboush. As the senior charter broker manager for TJB Super Yachts and the head of its Florida office, Nicole has an extraordinary professional journey to draw upon, starting in a modest cubicle in a leading American superyacht shipyard. She shares her expertise on the significance of building relationships and patterned attention to detail, which has earned her respect among ...
Journey Through History and Craftsmanship With Burger Boat Company: An Interview With Ron Cleveringa
July 17, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBPrepare to embark on a captivating journey with us, as we sit down with Ron Cleveringa, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Burger Boat Company. Get ready to delve into the awe-inspiring 160-year legacy of Burger, from its beginnings crafting Mackinaw fishing vessels and schooners, to producing mighty military vessels and extravagant yachts. We discuss Burger's evolution and its commitment to tracking its fleet. Learn why even commercial clients prefer Burger's hands-on approach and the...
Hot Lab, "Architecture for Voyagers"
May 31, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBBack in 2004, two ambitious young men from Italy created Hot Lab, a yacht-design studio with equally big ambitions. Fast forward to today, and Hot Lab has grown not only to have nearly a dozen people under its roof, but also to have clients and primarily fully custom yachts on the water and in build around the world. Additionally, and importantly, Hot Lab focuses on more than simply superyacht décor. The studio’s tag line, “Architecture for Voyagers,” lends a little insight into the differen...
Berkeley Rand, the Superyacht Experiential Adventure Company
May 16, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIf you’re a longtime listener, you may remember a few years ago we welcomed Andrew Grant Super of Berkeley Rand to the podcast, to talk about what was then a new concept: having “experiential engineers” create off-grid superyacht experiences for owners and guests through immersive technology and artificial intelligence. Well, a lot has changed since that conversation back in 2000. Berkeley Rand is even more aptly called an experiential adventure company, and it’s creating experiences in well...
Patrick Knowles: What Superyacht Owners Want
March 19, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBCommitment. In a word, this is exactly what superyacht owners want, in the experience of Patrick Knowles. In fact, as much as every company in the superyacht industry talks about putting owners at the center of what they do, their talk tends to focus on themselves. It's an often inadvertent mistake that can lead to confusion, conflict, and more. That's why Patrick Knowles Designs takes note, literally, of everything that its clients say in every meeting--because even the smallest things can...
Operation Swimway, Experiential Conservation Program for Superyachts
March 05, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBYachtAid Global is best known for its charitable work connecting superyachts to communities in crisis around the globe, helping to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid after natural disasters. The non-profit also is closely aligned with conservation causes, and Operation Swimway is its latest initiative. The expedition and dive specialists from Tahiti Private Expeditions are joining it in this incredible cause--as can you. Operation Swimway enables interested owners, guests, and crew to wor...
The Yacht Transparency Index (YETI): Sustainability in Superyachting
February 23, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBCurrently in yachting, conversations frequently focus on sustainability and efforts towards lessening yachts’ environmental impact. It’s not a simple task, though. Despite an abundance of general information about emissions, power consumption, and related topics, the superyacht industry and superyacht owners have lacked an objective way to judge whether some yachts are actually “greener” than others. That’s where the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index comes in, and is making a difference...
Megayacht News Radio: International SeaKeepers Society
January 30, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBSince yachting is all about enjoying big, beautiful bays and the world's oceans, the health of those waters is of increasing importance to yacht owners and crewmembers. Scientists and researchers, however, face a big obstacle in learning more about our oceans: access to vessels. Thankfully, owners and crew can welcome scientists onboard and see with their own eyes the difference and the discoveries. Better yet, you can do the same. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, we introduce you t...
The Superyacht Life Foundation
January 11, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBYou've likely seen more than a few headlines and stories from traditional news media chronicling sordid details about superyacht owners’ lives, giving the impression that people who buy these yachts are hoarding their wealth, have no empathy for the rest of society, and essentially live like Thurston Howell III from Gilligan’s Island did before he was shipwrecked. While attention-grabbing headlines are effective tools to convey information, there's also way more to the story of superyacht o...
Megayacht News Radio: Daphne D'Offay, Ocean Independence Charter Broker
July 29, 2022 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBAs a senior charter manager and group director with Ocean Independence. Daphne D’Offay oversees the charter marketing operations for the company’s American-managed fleet. She has keen insight into how first-time yacht-charter guests are discovering this extraordinary vacation option, and how yacht charter overall has skyrocketed in popularity over the past two years. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, D'Offay shares: how her own upbringing--aboard a boat!--influenced her career wh...
Megayacht News Radio: Peter Busfield, NZ Marine
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAs the executive director of the New Zealand Marine Industry Association, Peter Busfield helps promote his country's vast cruising and service offerings to superyacht owners, guests, and crew worldwide. During the pandemic, of course, that became tremendously difficult, since New Zealand kept its international borders shut. With the sea border about to re-open--in August--several superyachts are making plans to return. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, Peter discusses how New Zealand ...
Megayacht News Radio: Mark Duncan, Fraser Yachts
May 11, 2022 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIt’s no secret that boating and yachting have been booming due to the pandemic, with people from all walks of life realizing that being out on the water, with just your family, is one of the safest and most relaxing ways to spend time. The upper end of the industry that we cover has certainly been no exception—but some recent news from Fraser Yachts along these lines is remarkable. First, the average age of its customers today is 10 years younger compared to prior to the pandemic—with the y...
Megayacht News Radio: Understanding the Russian Yacht Seizures
April 21, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MBNews media and social media around the world have covered the ongoing Russian yacht arrests and detentions related to the invasion of Ukraine. However, a number of media reports and social media posts since March have gotten the facts wrong, which has understandably led to confusion about what has actually occurred. Some of the reports seem to have stemmed from a rush to have an “exclusive,” but much of it stems from the use of one particular word, “seize,” and variations of it. In a nutshel...
Megayacht News Radio: Quay Crew on the Superyacht Crew Mental Health Crisis
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDue to growing concerns about mental health among superyacht crew, we have a sobering conversation for this episode. Tim Clarke, the director of Quay Crew, and Charles Watkins, the managing director of and a clinical psychologist with Mental Health Support Solutions, explain how their companies joined forces to conduct a survey of more than 1,000 crewmembers. There are some alarming discoveries—such as nearly half of all crew have considered leaving yachting due to stress, burnout, poor lead...
Megayacht News Radio: Patrick Lahey, Triton Submarines
November 18, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBPersonal submarines have become more popular aboard megayachts--but they're also more than just toys. They open up a world of possibilities to owners, guests, and crew, letting them see life beneath the ocean's surface that otherwise they'd never discover, and in turn better appreciate this big blue marble we all call home. Patrick Lahey of Triton Submarines is well versed in how to make these possibilities a reality. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, we discuss how Triton Submarines ...
Megayacht News Radio: Bugsy Drake, Superyacht Stew & Queen of Theme
October 07, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBChristine “Bugsy” Drake is a superyacht stew who thousands of television fans are familiar with thanks to the Bravo series Below Deck Mediterranean. More importantly, Bugsy is a seasoned yachtie and a newly published book author. She wowed television viewers with her extraordinary creativity the way that she’s been wowing yacht owners and guests since joining the yachting industry—and she shares her favorite decorative and theme tips, plus a lot more, in her book The Art of Tablescaping; Dec...
Megayacht News Radio: Geoff Moore, West Nautical
August 25, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBGeoff Moore, the managing director of West Nautical, accomplishes a lot with a small team in terms of superyacht management, sales, and charter. What's particularly notable, though, West Nautical is making a concerted effort to educate buyers, owners, and charterers. In fact, the staff regularly posts original articles on the company website, guiding clients through their options and inspiring them with creative suggestions on what to do while cruising on vacation, rather than posting generi...
Megayacht News Radio: Falcon Tenders, Superyacht Tender Specialists
August 05, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMark Pascoe and Dean Stoneman run the British superyacht tender builder Falcon Tenders. While Falcon is a new name in the sector, Mark and Dean are anything but new to the world of highly detailed, high-performing craft. In fact, they're pairing their collective experience to bring something new to the superyacht tender sector: a small, family-style operation that can rival larger companies with its skilled craftspeople capable of delivering fully custom designs. In this Megayacht News Radi...
Megayacht News Radio: Yomira, Charter Designers for Extraordinary Experiences
July 29, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBAmanda Armstrong and Neil Hornsby are two longtime charter brokers who actually consider themselves more like charter designers. The founders of Yomira, which translates to “your ocean” in Sanskrit, are not your customary charter professionals, and neither is their firm. Armstrong and Hornsby realized the longtime “yacht first” ideology in yacht charter just wasn’t right for the changes naturally occurring among clientele. Therefore, they’re making charter experiences less complex, more tran...
Megayacht News Radio: Go Where the Yachts Go
July 05, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFort Lauderdale and Bermuda are each renown for their beautiful waters. While Fort Lauderdale additionally holds the title of Yachting Capital of The World, Bermuda has caught on with superyacht owners and guests in more recent year. The two destinations are pairing their nautical strengths for an unprecedented tourism campaign, called Go Where the Yachts Go. Stacy Ritter of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Douglas Trueblood of the Bermuda Tourism Authority expla...
Megayacht News Radio: Tom Mukamal, IGY Marinas
June 03, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThe pandemic saw a marked increase in yacht buying and yacht chartering activities around the world. Similarly, it proved to yachting industry representatives that the way business has been done for years may not be the best path forward. In fact, Tom Mukamal, the CEO of IGY Marinas, is among those who believe re-imaging experiences is important. Mukamal and his team therefore have joined forces with the International Yacht Brokers Association to create the inaugural Caribbean Yacht Show thi...
Megayacht News Radio: Bob Denison, Denison Yachting
April 28, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBFor nearly 20 years, Bob Denison has been at the helm of Denison Yacht Sales, a.k.a. Denison Yachting. Since then, he has distinguished the firm by embracing video and other web-related best practices in ways others have not. In some ways, yachting was his destiny, considering his grandparents established the well-known Broward Marine in the late 1940s in Florida. His parents established Denison Marine years later. Bob Denison himself even worked on the shipyard floor in his youth. Experien...
Megayacht News Radio: Howard T. Scott, Superyacht Owner and Rascal on the Run Author
March 19, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHoward T. Scott is a proud yacht owner and a newly published author. He treasures abundant time aboard an 80-foot Burger, named Capricho, which he bought seven years ago and essentially lives aboard. As an author, Howard just published his first novel, Rascal on the Run, a legal thriller set in Athens, Georgia. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, Howard shares his longtime love of yachting and cruising with us, including what convinced him to buy this Burger and turn it into his floatin...
Megayacht News Radio: Dudley Savage, AMIkids Yacht Donation Program
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBFor the past five decades, the non-profit AMIkids has empowered 135,000+ kids across the United States by helping steer them toward a positive future. Megayacht owners and yacht brokers regularly lend their support to the organization through the AMIkids Yacht Donation Program. While the donation provides you with an alternative to selling your yacht, the benefits go far deeper. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, AMIkids' Dudley Savage discusses how these donated yachts help the kids h...
Megayacht News Radio: Jenny Matthews, She of the Sea
October 30, 2020 18:30 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn our recent monthly newsletter, our editor Diane M. Byrne shared her early experiences of sexism in the yachting industry. Furthermore, she shared how MegayachtNews.com has become a Supporting Organization of She of the Sea, a two-year-old initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across yachting. Clearly, both struck nerves, as more than 2,000 people have read it as of this writing. Because She of the Sea has gained global support from both inside and outside of yachting, we’re please...
MegayachtNews Radio: How Tier III Regulations Will Impact Your Yacht in 2021
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn yachting, regulations come from a variety of sources. One of them is the International Maritime Organization (also known as the IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The IMO has a particular focus on improving the safety and security of international shipping and preventing pollution from vessels of all kinds. To that latter point, the IMO has a set of emissions standards, commonly referred to as the Tier III standards, which will begin applying to a significant number of megay...
Megayacht News Radio: Jaclyn Sienna India, Sienna Charles
October 13, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBJaclyn Sienna India believes that luxury is personal. That's why for nearly two decades, she herself has been vetting some of the most extraordinary travel experiences around the world. As the founder of Sienna Charles, she combines her passions for travel and luxury with understanding the wants and needs of discerning individuals. Whether it's luxury yacht charter, grand estates, off-the-beaten-path travel, wellness retreats, or other experiences, Sienna Charles combines this first-hand know...
Megayacht News Radio: Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBAs the CEO of Sunseeker, Andrea Frabetti naturally is confident in his shipyard's abilities. Partnerships with two well-known superyacht shipyards, namely Pendennis and Icon Yachts, are resulting in new avenues of growth, too. In this episode of Megayacht News Radio, Frabetti updates us on the latest developments with projects like the 42M Ocean and 50M Ocean. Furthermore, he discusses how the pandemic led to the new Sunseeker on Show event at the UK shipyard's headquarters, and how a signif...
Megayacht News Radio: Sustainability Training for the Superyacht Industry
September 11, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBRobert van Tol, the founder of Water Revolution Foundation, has had an ambitious--and attainable--goal in mind since establishing the non-profit: driving and accelerating sustainability in the superyacht industry. In fact, as you may remember from a podcast we did with Robert last year, Water Revolution Foundation is proving to shipyards, designers, suppliers, and more that they can pro-actively establish the industry's own sustainability agenda. Not only that, but also the agenda can and sho...
Megayacht News Radio: Kiran Jay Haslam, Princess Yachts
August 27, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBReal yacht owners read stories to their grandchildren and love spending time with their multi-generational families onboard. This is why, according to Kiran Jay Haslam, you won't see mannequin-like models posing on sunpads or settees, ready for their closeup, in Princess Yachts' M Class video. In fact, the people you do see are actual customers.Similarly, the chief marketing officer of Princess Yachts believes real conversations are what customers want, versus PowerPoint presentations, when ...
Megayacht News Radio: Andrew Grant Super, Berkeley Rand
July 10, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBUsually, when megayacht owners or charter guests want to visit somewhere remote, their yacht agents reach out to expedition guides. BWA Yachting created its own company, Berkeley Rand, to handle the tasks, with a twist. Berkeley Rand employs artificial intelligence and other technology in combination with real-life knowledge, making far-off voyages far more special.In fact, Andrew Grant Super, Berkeley Rand’s managing director, says the technology has previously only been used in the aerospac...
Megayacht News Radio: Patrick Coote, Northrop & Johnson
June 22, 2020 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBNorthrop & Johnson specializes in a variety of services, including yacht charter. As part of its senior team, Patrick Coote is helping to define the company’s global marketing strategy so that it can continue to grow. Like many business over the past few months, Northrop & Johnson saw an impact on charter bookings due to COVID-19. However, with restrictions lifting, and people eager to get out and about again—especially out on the water—Patrick and the team have been letting them know what’s...
Megayacht News Radio trailer
June 22, 2020 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MBWelcome to Megayacht News Radio, the first, and longest-running, podcast series dedicated to the large yacht industry. Hosted by Diane Byrne, the editor of MegayachtNews.com, we feature conversations with engaging and inspiring people in yachting, from shipyard CEOs to designers, from yacht managers to young entrepreneurs, and yes, even owners. You’ll learn how they got into yachting, how they’re building better businesses, and especially how they’re helping people like you get more enjoymen...
Megayacht News Radio: Bobby Christoph, Bridgeport Harbor Marina
May 27, 2020 18:30 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBMany megayacht owners and guests consider Newport, Rhode Island the ideal summer season base. Others, meanwhile, prefer taking slips in New York City, and head out east along Long Island’s Gold Coast. Few, however, consider Connecticut an option. Bobby Christoph is out to change that: He's the developer behind the newly opened Bridgeport Harbor Marina.Catering to megayachts to 250 feet (76 meters), Bridgeport Harbor Marina can further accommodate deep-draft yachts. Having its own helipad make...
Megayacht News Radio: Stefano De Vivo of CRN
May 21, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAs the Chief Commercial Officer for the Ferretti Group and CRN Executive Board Member, Stefano De Vivo oversees a lot of activity at the dedicated Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy. Specifically where CRN is concerned, and the four custom yachts it has under construction currently, this translates to hundreds, if not thousands, of employees and subcontractors flowing in and out of the gates over the course of the construction cycles. It's a challenge to keep all of these craftspeople stay on s...
Megayacht News Radio teaser
May 13, 2020 19:52 - 1 minute - 747 KBMegayacht News Radio, the podcast series of MegayachtNews.com, features engaging conversations with leaders in the large-yacht industry. As the first superyacht-specific podcast in the world, we have more than 10 years of interviews with the top designers, yacht builders, project managers, and more. Our goal is to educate you and to enhance your customer experience. Thanks for listening! Follow Megayacht News and engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter! Email us at inf...
Megayacht News Radio: Peter Hürzeler of Ocean Independence
May 13, 2020 13:30 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn partnership with Nicholas Dean, Peter Hürzeler runs Ocean Independence, one of the world's leading companies focusing on yacht brokerage, charter, management, and new construction. With more than 30 years of experience in yachting, Peter has seen a lot of highs as well as lows in the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact especially on superyacht charter and traditional boat shows, leading to a lot of uncertainty among business professionals and customers alike. Even wit...
Megayacht News Radio: Capt. Sean Meagher on the Perfect Superyacht Customer Journey
April 22, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBBorn and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Sean Meagher has captained vessels ranging from search and rescue craft to powered megayachts and sailing superyachts. He's perhaps best known for taking the helm of the famous motoryacht Latitude, upon which he led journeys through the Northwest Passage--twice--and a circumnavigation of Svalbard, coming within 400 miles of the North Pole. Due to his experience as an explorer and expedition leader, Sean is invited to speak around the world to fello...
Megayacht News Radio: Sean Meagher, Captain & Professional Speaker
April 22, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBBorn and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Sean Meagher has captained vessels ranging from search and rescue craft to powered megayachts and sailing superyachts. He's perhaps best known for taking the helm of the famous motoryacht Latitude, upon which he led journeys through the Northwest Passage--twice--and a circumnavigation of Svalbard, coming within 400 miles of the North Pole. Due to his experience as an explorer and expedition leader, Sean is invited to speak around the world to fellow...
Megayacht News Radio: Mark Cavendish and Thom Conboy, Heesen Yachts
April 16, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBHeesen Yachts has its roots in lightweight, swift yachts, dating back to 1978. While series builds have played a large part in its growth, the Netherlands-based builder is increasingly taking on custom projects. And not custom for custom's sake, either. From a superyacht fitted with a patent-pending structural support called the "Backbone" to one with a fishing cockpit and an astoundingly powerful 22,000-hp engine package, Heesen is challenging traditional ideas of what large luxury yachts c...
Megayacht News Radio: David Knowles, Artelier
April 09, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDavid Knowles and the Artelier staff provide art-consultancy services for owners of fine homes, yachts, and private jets. These services include curating special collections and finding and selecting the right artist to create something truly unique—and not just a sculpture in a foyer or a painting on a wall. In fact, Artelier is assisting owners and designers who are truly pushing the boundaries of art onboard. Simultaneously, David and his team know are mindful of the challenges that a mov...
Megayacht News Radio: Joost Mertens, Vripack
April 08, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe thought of a design studio having a fleet manager might strike you as being a bit odd, since you may typically hear of someone having this role at a retail charter company, or a yacht management company. But, it’s not only quite normal for Vripack, it’s vital. As the fleet manager, Joost is in constant contact with not just captains, but also owners of yachts bearing the studio’s naval architecture and engineering expertise. This way, not only does he get first-hand feedback from them on...
Megayacht News Radio: Ian Martin, Adirondack Guideboats
April 01, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDating back to the mid-1800s, the original Adirondack guideboats were just what they sound like: rowboats that helped people in the waters of upstate New York hunt, fish, and explore. Entirely hand-crafted of wood, they were sturdy enough to row for days on end, yet light enough for even one person to carry for lengthy journeys. For decades, these boats dotted the waters of the Adirondack Mountains, fulfilling the need for transportation throughout the region. Once the automobile was invente...
Megayacht News Radio: Matt Sweetwood, LUXNow
March 02, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBFrom Airbnb to Poshmark and even Uber and Lyft, the sharing economy, also called the peer-to-peer economy, is a big part of today's world. Not surprisingly, luxury companies are carving out corners for themselves in this market, too. LUXNow is one such company. Originally focusing on exotic and fine cars, LUXNow has since expanded to include fine homes and of course yachts, including megayachts. It's an opportunity that CEO Matt Sweetwood says is ideal not just for those who want to see what...
Megayacht News Radio: Bradford Marine
January 17, 2020 20:30 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBJohn and Michael Kelly are more than father and son. The two have always wanted to work together, especially within a family business framework, and even more so wanted a family business tied to the boating lifestyle that they've long enjoyed. As of a year ago, the duo's dream came true. They acquired the well-known shipyard Bradford Marine in Fort Lauderdale. They additionally own the Bradford Marine location in Freeport, Grand Bahama.Having visited many marinas and shipyards as customers, J...
Megayacht News Radio: Ben Harrison, Harrison Eidsgaard
November 12, 2019 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe directors of Harrison Eidsgaard have extensive backgrounds in yacht design, as well as finance—something quite unexpected for a superyacht design studio. Yet, it's a successful combination of disciplines for this UK-based team, as Ben Harrison, one of the directors, explains in this episode of Megayacht News Radio.Ben also discusses: “the Tango effect,” a.k.a. what happened after the Feadship Tango made people sit up and take notice of the studiowhy Harrison Eidsgaard does, and doesn't, ...