BOAT Briefing

What separates good craftsmanship from truly exceptional craftsmanship? In this episode, BOAT’s head of digital content Holly Margerrison goes behind the scenes of the BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards with judge and Parkway England CEO Jay Rushton, discussing this year's winners, the judging process and the future of artisan-led design in yachting. She also catches up with 2025 Emerging Artisan of the Year winner Poppy Pawsey to hear how the accolade helped shape her career one year on at British design studio Silverlining.This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico & Co, a Genoa-based, family-owned refit yard with more than 200 years of maritime heritage, renowned for its full-service refit expertise on large yachts, delivered through highly specialised in-house teams.Read more:The newly crowned 2026 winners https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/boat-artistry-and-craft-awards-2026-celebrating-the-winnersMore about Poppy's story https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/boat-artistry-craft-awards-winners-celebrating-artworks-yachts-kismet-foxThe BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards will return to the Superyacht Design Festival in 2027, with nominations now open until 21 October 2026.

This week on The Big BOAT Interview, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by Leo Walker, Founder and CEO of Who Dares Group and a former member of the UK’s Special Boat Service. Drawing on his experience in elite military teams, Leo discusses leadership, resilience and decision-making under pressure, and how those principles translate to life on board today’s superyachts. From crew retention and mental resilience to teamwork when things go wrong, the conversation examines what the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces thinking – and why strong leadership and operational readiness are becoming increasingly critical as yachts grow larger, more complex and more globally mobile.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/38rSubscribe: https://boatint.com/38sContact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

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.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/25zSubscribe: https://boatint.com/260Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

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.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/25zSubscribe: https://boatint.com/260Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

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.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/1s5Subscribe: https://boatint.com/1s6Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.comLinks to articles discussed in the show: Cannes live blog: https://boatint.com/21bMonaco live blog: https://boatint.com/21cMagic yacht report: https://boatint.com/21dEnergy yacht report: https://boatint.com/21eSolemates yacht report: https://boatint.com/21f

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... BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/1s5 Subscribe: https://boatint.com/1s6 Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com