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BOAT International's Editor-in-Chief presents the latest news from the world of superyachts with exclusive interviews, breaking stories and behind-the-scenes access.
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This week on BOAT Briefing, we’re welcoming a new voice to the show - Dockwalk magazine’s editor, Erik Petersen. A Fort Lauderdale native, Erik joins our BOAT International US editor, Cecile Gauert, to dive into one of the biggest events in the yachting calendar - and in all of Florida - the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which kicks off on October 29. They chat about the scale and impact of this long-running spectacle, which began rather humbly back in 1959, and run through a few of the standout yachts and must-do happenings for captains. They’ll also share some of their favourite local spots, including a brewery where dropping Erik’s name might just get you in - or possibly kicked out.
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This week on BOAT Briefing, we’re diving into the high-stakes world of superyacht ownership with a special episode recorded from the Monaco and London offices of international law firm HFW. Whether you’re buying, building or chartering, every step of the yachting journey comes with complex contracts, regulations and potential pitfalls - making expert advice essential.
Joining us are HFW specialists Andrew Charlier, Alex Sayegh, Jessica Taylor and George Kaye, who share their insider knowledge on everything from due diligence and new-build contracts to charter agreements and guest liability. Packed with practical insights, this episode is the perfect guide for anyone navigating the intricate, high-value world of superyachts.
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In this bumper post-Monaco Yacht Show debrief, online editor Holly Margerrison and business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis unpack a whirlwind week on the docks, packed with premieres, parties and press scoops. From Benetti’s 107-metre Mar stepping in as the show’s largest yacht to standout debuts and insight into Feadship's Breakthrough, the pair relive a week of design innovation. They share insights from exclusive one-to-one announcements, including GX Superyachts’ new explorer series and Heesen’s off-site showcase in Cap d’Ail, before reflecting on broader market trends – from the impact of US tariffs to Gabe Newell’s Oceanco takeover and what it means for the future of superyachting.
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After a six-year absence from the Monaco Yacht Show, Princess Yachts returned in style with the unveiling of its new Odyssey superyacht series. Online editor Holly Margerrison steps on board the Princess Y95 during the show for an exclusive chat with CEO Will Green, exploring the British builder's turnaround to profitability, its foray into the outboard dayboat sector with the C48, and the decision to re-enter the 30-metre-plus market.
Articles discussed in the episode:
Monaco live blog: https://boatint.com/261
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In this week’s BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by news editor Dea Jusufi to unpack the latest from the Cannes Yachting Festival – from the numbers behind the show to the standout yachts that captured attention – before looking ahead to the Monaco Yacht Show 2025. They preview some of the biggest debuts set to hit Port Hercule, from Amels’ Energy to Heesen’s reimagined Solemates, and discuss the market trends shaping this year’s event. Plus, Holly and Dea share their personal highs and lows from the show season so far – including the best canapés spotted dockside.
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Links to articles discussed in the show:
Cannes live blog: https://boatint.com/21b
Monaco live blog: https://boatint.com/21c
Magic yacht report: https://boatint.com/21d
Energy yacht report: https://boatint.com/21e
Solemates yacht report: https://boatint.com/21f
What happens when a superyacht owner opens his vessel to marine researchers on the wild coast of Iceland? In this Big BOAT Interview, online editor Holly Margerrison sits down with Scintilla Maris owner Erik Vonk, who transformed a 1989 fishing trawler into a go-anywhere expedition yacht – and then welcomed scientists on board through the Yachts for Science initiative. Speaking shortly the voyage, Erik shares the 17-year story of converting Scintilla Maris, what it was like hosting Dr. Paige Maroni and her team, and why he believes more owners should consider science collaborations at sea. Alongside BOAT International’s live blog, his candid reflections bring to life a pioneering project that proves yachting and groundbreaking research can go hand in hand.
Links to articles discussed in the show:
The live blog: https://boatint.com/1zt
Scintilla Maris yacht report: https://boatint.com/1zs
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In this week’s BOAT Briefing, Online Editor Holly Margerrison and Travel & Charter Editor Georgia Boscawen preview the standout yachts expected to make an appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival, where the 50-metre-plus segment makes its long-awaited return. They unpack the latest boat show data, before Holly quizzes Georgia on her top travel tips for Cannes. The conversation then turns to the brokerage market, with last-minute September charters and the biggest price drops of August, before wrapping up with a look at the new Below Deck Med yacht and what fans can expect from the show’s latest season...
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As autumn and the boat show season approach, we examine some of the big superyacht stories that have been making headlines this summer, from Oceanco's sale to Gabe Newell and the new America's Cup protocol to Phi's continuing incarceration in London and the US Coast Guard report into the Titan submersible disaster. Georgia also looks ahead to winter season, after interrogating the charter community about the destinations that are popping up on their radars.
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What happens when a seasoned sailor with Parkinson’s, his daughter and a plucky 24-metre yacht set off across the Atlantic? In this Big BOAT Interview, we follow Joe and Amy Leitch aboard On Liberty - the first Outer Reef to cross the Atlantic on its own bottom - as they journey from the U.S. to Sweden via ice fields, open seas and long stretches of remote coastline. But this isn’t just a story of exploration. Partnering with Yachts for Science, the duo welcomed two researchers aboard, turning part of their voyage into a mobile lab for ocean exploration. Their journey proves that groundbreaking science doesn’t require a megayacht or your own private submersible - just commitment, curiosity and a spot on deck.
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Laurens Last bought Heesen Yachts with his eyes wide open to the challenges ahead. As the owner of a superyacht built by another Dutch brand, he understands the ins and outs of an industry that can leave many outsiders scratching their heads – for instance, how most shipyards can survive only making a sliver of profit on each build. Last wants to change that and secure Heesen's future by introducing new manufacturing techniques and innovations learned in his hugely successful packaging business. In this interview, Last talks about his personal journey to superyacht ownership and why we all might be a little too obsessed with "price per gross tonne".
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Two hours from LA, down the legendary Highway 1, there's a place where the mountains kiss the turquoise sea where property developer Owen Perry says “Palm Springs meets the Pacific.” A Rhode Island native turned real estate maven, Perry stumbled onto a piece of huge tract of uninhabited land on the Sea of Cortez during a cruise on his yacht around 16 years ago and saw something no one else did. And now? Villa del Palmar at the Island of Loreto by Danzante Bay is multi-purpose resort with the only TPC course in Mexico, a master-planned community and an all-inclusive resort with fine cuisine, a spa and service with a smile. Today on the Big Boat Interview, you will hear how this yacht owner turned a forgotten coastline near the "magical village" of Loreto into a global destination — and why it might just be the future of luxury travel in Mexico.
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Heesen Yachts CEO Niels Vaasen and US sales director Thom Conboy share candid stories and behind-the-scenes insights — from the legendary founder Frans Heesen to the company’s exciting new Dutch shareholder.
Thom vividly recalls the electric moment 30 years ago when the 35-meter Tropic Sea (now Sea Axis) stole the spotlight at Bahia Mar — a defining memory for Frans, who felt “like King Kong.” That iconic yacht is still cruising today, part of Heesen’s ever-growing and evolving fleet.
From navigating the sales process (“sometimes you have to kiss a few frogs”) to celebrating with chocolate cake at launches, they dive into how the company has evolved — from sleek interiors to groundbreaking construction. They touch on Ultra G, one of the fastest large yachts in recent history, and why today’s clients increasingly favour steel builds over speed, valuing time as their ultimate luxury.
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After four decades, Henk de Vries has stepped down from his day-to-day duties as a director of Feadship and CEO of De Vries. In this interview, he charts his rise to the top of the world of superyachting, and how and why he has decided now to take on a more supporting role at the company. Henk has seen some extreme highs and lows in his 40-year boatbuilding career, many of which he discusses in this interview, delivered with his usual charm and candour. Don't miss this opportunity to sit down with one of the biggest names in the superyacht industry.
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In the third of our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Lucy Dunn sits down with speaker Dr Camilla Floros, a marine scientist with over 20 years of experience in marine conservation across the Western Indian Ocean. In a case of her career coming full circle, Floros is now working in the same place she visited as a child - which means she is in the best place to understand the effects of climate change and the need for local people to safeguard and protect marine resources. Floros talks about the importance of mixing generations-old Indigenous knowledge with next-gen methods such as ‘super coral’, a resistant coral which won’t die or bleach in warmer ocean temperatures.
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Continuing our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Caroline White sits down with Nicolas Rochat, CEO of Mover, the world’s first one hundred per cent plastic free sportswear brand. The pair discuss the environmental problems caused by synthetic apparel, the company’s high-tech approach to natural fabrics that is changing the game, plus a recent collaboration with Sail GP, as well as Mover’s very own sailing collection.
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To kick off our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Lucy Dunn sits down with keynote speaker, conservationist and producer Colin Butfield to discuss his latest film project, Ocean with David Attenborough and companion book, Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness. The two discuss Attenborough's handwritten archives, octopus gardens and the ocean’s remarkable propensity to bounce back. If the ocean is allowed to recover, Butfield concludes, it will do a huge part of fighting climate change for us.
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In this week's episode, we dig into the recently published Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) interim report into the sinking of the 56-metre superyacht Bayesian in August last year, resulting in the loss of seven lives. For the first time, the narrative of what happened that night can be disclosed, and we also review the MAIB's comments on the weather conditions that fateful evening and Bayesian's stability vulnerabilities. Georgia, meanwhile, is newly returned from the Galapagos and tells us why these very special islands should be on every superyacht itinerary.
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In this interview, Stewart sits down with Bruce Brakenhoff, executive director at Edmiston, in the cockpit of 56-metre Rosehearty, to talk about his long career in superyachting. After starting out working for his father, Bruce joined Perini Navi and went on to sell some of the best known sailing yachts in the world. He joined Edmiston as few years ago and continues to be involved in some of the biggest sailing deals on the market. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the superyacht business's best known characters.
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After a spectacular ceremony in Venice, let us take you through all the winners from this year's World Superyacht Awards. Caroline and Stewart discuss each winner and bring you the judges' comments about each one.
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Jeff Summers, senior designer for Scout Boats in South Carolina, walks us through the story of building the American boat builder’s flagship, the LXS 670 670, a $6.8 million, five-outboard powered, 60mph, 20.35 metre yacht, created with superyacht designers Harrison Eidsgaard. Summers, a graduate of a car design school, interned with Heesen Yachts where he got an understanding for superyacht design and from there, looked for a place with a beach and palm trees and landed his job with Scout, an ambitious and innovative builder that has made a giant splash with its newest launch, in 2016. Debuting this year at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the first LXS 670, built with carbon fibre and fibreglass, has a sporty design, but lots of interior room - a versatile, fast platform that can do all kinds of things, and could be a support vessel for a larger yacht with a range of about 400 nautical miles with 1,500 gallons of fuel.
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