In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we spend some time with one of the most fascinating figures from the superyachting business, Jonathan Beckett. Joff, as he's commonly known, has been active in the industry since 1981, and has been involved in some of the biggest boat deals in history. Hear him recount highlights from his long career – and spill the beans on what it was really like to work with Donald Trump.
Dec 24, 2020•58 min•Ep. 22
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, we meet Jeremy Jauncey, the man behind the 14-million follower Beautiful Destinations Instagram account, and learn how to take the perfect selfie. The team also talk last-minute Christmas gifts, test each other's yachting knowledge and discuss all the latest superyachting news. We also dig into the Global Order Book to examine the precise state of the superyacht industry.
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
In this week's BOAT Briefing, the team discuss some of the yachts spreading out from the Med to warmer waters, the secrets of 180 metre superyacht Azzam, and name the year's biggest brokerage deals. We also discuss the toll 2020 has taken on the mental health of superyacht crews, and talk through all the big headlines from the week. We also catch up Chris Gartner, captain of 106.7m Oceanco yacht Black Pearl, to hear what it's like helming the world's biggest sailing boat.
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 20
This week's BOAT Briefing contains an exclusive interview with Captain Lee from the hit reality TV series Below Deck. He tells our senior digital writer Holly Overton about his new-found fame, spills some show secrets and recounts some of the craziest guest requests he's ever received as a captain. Meanwhile, the team talk about the Dutch master who can make you a Lego superyacht, and look at some Christmas bargains – a clutch of Caribbean charters that have had their prices slashed, and classic...
Dec 03, 2020•42 min•Ep. 19
In this week's BOAT Briefing, the team talk Thanksgiving, why so many superyacht projects have been delayed in 2020, and delve into next-generation medical practices on board. This week's interviewee is Pete Murphy from yacht security company Priavo, who talks ending up a fugitive in Papua New Guinea, the importance of local guides, and why you may not know your crew as well as you think.
Nov 26, 2020•54 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of BOAT Briefing, the team reflect on this year's World Superyacht Awards winners, including the incredible adventures of Dorothea III , which crossed the Atlantic with fishing yacht Post One in tow. There's news on the refit of Marala , the beautiful 1931 boat that's hosted both Salvador Dali and aviator Amelia Earheart. And, as talk turns to Netflix sensation The Crown , Stewart Campbell recalls another celebrity favourite – Jonikal , now known as Sokar – where Princess Diana w...
Nov 20, 2020•54 min•Ep. 17
In this week's BOAT Briefing, we sit down with Jack Cowin, the owner of 60m superyacht Slipstream, who talks about how a business opportunity morphed into a lifelong love of yachting. We also discuss all the latest news, including the relaunch of Kaos, formerly Jubilee, and the delivery of Damen explorer La Datcha. We also dig into some sportfisher stats and reveal some headline numbers from the Global Order Book.
Nov 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 16
In this week's episode, the team discuss the unfolding US presidential election, along with the Trump Princess and JFK's elegant Honey Fitz. Plus, there's news from FLIBS, special insights on the world's biggest new boats, stats on the tremendous growth of German shipyards, and an exclusive interview with Niel Fox, founder of Based on a True Story, a company that designs, builds, and manages magical – sometimes fantastical – journeys around the world, often incorporating superyachts....
Nov 06, 2020•56 min•Ep. 15
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, the team discusses an intriguing conversation with Burgess boss Jonathan Beckett – starring a tale about Donald Trump – as well as the Alaskan adventures of Ocean Dreamwalker III, the freshest data on sailing superyachts and the latest launches and deliveries. This week, features director Charlotte Hogarth-Jones speaks to Joe Michaels of Californian-based tech company HaptX. He outlines what haptics are, and what they mean for the future of yacht building...
Oct 30, 2020•49 min•Ep. 14
In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we bring you the third and final part in a special interview series with design icons Andrew Winch, Terry Disdale and Tim Heywood. Earlier this year we sat down with the trio to discuss everything from their starts in the business to what the future holds for superyacht design. The first two parts are also available now – so don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from three of yachting's biggest names.
Oct 22, 2020•36 min•Ep. 13
In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we bring you the second part in a special interview series with design icons Andrew Winch, Terry Disdale and Tim Heywood. Earlier this year we sat down with the trio to discuss some of the ground-breaking projects they had worked on and how the superyacht industry has changed over the years. Part 3 of the series will feature in next week's BOAT Briefing. Stay tuned for a fascinating insight into the lives and work of three of the biggest names in yachting.
Oct 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 12
In the latest episode of BOAT Briefing, we bring you the first part in a special interview series with design icons Andrew Winch, Terry Disdale and Tim Heywood. Earlier this year we sat down with the trio to discuss their starts in the superyacht business, and what it was like to work in the legendary studio of Jon Bannenberg. Part 2 of the series will feature in next week's BOAT Briefing, and Part 3 after that. Stay tuned for a fascinating insight into the lives and work of three of the biggest...
Oct 07, 2020•49 min•Ep. 11
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, the team discusses why more women are buying boats (and why we need to rethink yacht marketing to target them better), delves into the latest data on the explorer yacht market and reveals the latest launches and deliveries. This week, editor-in-chief Stewart Campbell also speaks to former F1 champion Nico Rosberg. Nico talks about his love of yachting, relives some of his F1 glory and tells us why catamarans are the next big thing.
Oct 01, 2020•37 min•Ep. 10
In this week's episode of BOAT Briefing, the team reveal why it's not all bad news on the brokerage front, why Australia might be ripe for a charter boom and how the superyacht industry is trying to clean up its act. This week, we also hear from Skip Novak, the master of high latitudes sailing. Hear about Skip's career skippering yachts in Antarctica and some truly scary crossings of Drake Passage.
Sep 24, 2020•50 min•Ep. 9
This week the team talk Tenet and why 73 metre superyacht Planet Nine is the real star of the hit movie. Listeners also get an insight into the 100-metre-plus market, given the news Amels has recently signed its biggest ever boat, 120 metre Project Signature. Superstar sailor Ken Read, meanwhile, sits down to discuss his career and why he grew up hating sailing!
Sep 17, 2020•53 min•Ep. 8
In this week's BOAT Briefing podcast, the team discuss how superyacht behaviour is changing due to COVID-19, the latest launches and why Forrest Gump is now associated with a superyacht project. We also meet sensory expert Professor Barry Smith, who talks about how our faculties work and interact with each other, and how yacht owners and designers can exploit this information to transform their yacht into a sensory paradise.
Sep 10, 2020•49 min•Ep. 7
In this week's podcast we, delve into the excitingly COVID-proof cancellation deals charter brokers are offering; learn about the superyacht owner trying to bring an easy home-test kit to market; discuss the latest launches and some very positive brokerage figures; plus Stewart goes on a rant about cringe-worthy superyacht TV programmes. We also sit down with Jasper Smith about his eco-focussed explorer yacht brand Arksen.
Sep 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 6
In this week's podcast, we discuss why the Feadship Lady May is making headline news, the cancellation of the Cannes Yachting Festival at the 11th hour and some positive data coming out of the superyacht industry. We also sit down with Pier Luigi Loro Piana to talk about the loss of his superyacht My Song in May last year.
Aug 26, 2020•36 min•Ep. 5
In Episode 4 of the BOAT Briefing podcast, features director Charlotte Hogarth-Jones and deputy editor Caroline White discuss the latest headlines – from superyachts on fire, to speedy new launches being kept tightly under wraps, and the first America’s Cup sailors gearing up for action. Executive editor Cecile Gauert, meanwhile, speaks to Jimmy Gadomski, a technical diver and captain about the secretive world of treasure hunting...
Aug 21, 2020•23 min•Ep. 4
On this week's BOAT Briefing podcast, the team sit down with Nina Jensen, CEO of ground-breaking superyacht REV Ocean, currently under construction in Norway. They also pick out their yachting highlights from the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival, discuss new threats facing the Galapagos islands and talk crew salaries with information gleaned from the annual Dockwalk Salary Survey. Don't miss it.
Aug 12, 2020•45 min•Ep. 3
The team discuss TV show Below Deck in the latest issue of the BOAT Briefing podcast, as well as why Hollywood loves to blow up superyachts. We also cover all the latest news and what safety measures visitors can expect at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Meanwhile, nominations for the World Superyacht Awards are now open - so we interview Richard Raper, chairman of the judges about what goes into deciding the winners of the most coveted awards in yachting.
Aug 05, 2020•54 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1 of BOAT International's new BOAT Briefing podcast, the team talk superyacht events, what territories are opening and closing to yachts, the latest spying scandal to rock the America's Cup and some of the impressive new launches hitting the water. We also have an exclusive interview with tennis superstar Rafael Nadal about his brand new boat.
Jul 30, 2020•46 min•Ep. 1
BOAT International's Editor-in-chief presents the latest news from the world from superyachts with exclusive interviews, breaking stories and behind-the-scenes access.
Jul 27, 2020•1 min•Ep. 1
