# big boat (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover big boat. Page: Feed: --- ## [Close Encounters of the Magick Kind](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/close-encounters-of-the-magick-kind) _2026-08-17 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ One night when my life was falling apart, I was home alone. ## [Getting to Oui](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/getting-to-oui) _2026-08-10 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Last Monday, I posted this picture. ## ["I Bet You Have a Story"](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/i-bet-you-have-a-story) _2026-08-03 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ I walk beside Gitch (a.k.a. ## [Slow, so what?](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/slow-so-what) _2026-07-27 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ When I was living in Japan for four months, I bought this t-shirt. ## [289: The biggest superyacht deliveries of the summer – and what to watch at Monaco](https://audioboom.com/posts/8931986) _2026-07-24 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ From blockbuster yacht deliveries and a stellar line-up for the Monaco Yacht Show to the story behind Sanlorenzo's headline-making Silver Fox, BOAT International's head of digital content Holly Margerrison and travel & charter editor Georgia Boscawen look back at the biggest stories shaping the superyacht world this summer. Alongside the latest industry headlines, they share what they've both been… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8931986.mp3?modified=1784889393&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [The Truth About New Life](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-new-life) _2026-07-20 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Most mornings, I pull an animal oracle card. ## [Sergeant Kale](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/sergeant-kale) _2026-07-13 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ The dancing adventures continue ## [Nobody Puts Betsy in a Corner](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/nobody-puts-betsy-in-a-corner) _2026-07-06 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ There I sat, feeling like I was back in seventh grade gym class during our square dance unit, waiting to learn how to Do Si Do and Allemande Left! ## [288: “We're not doing something new, but we are doing something better,” Ulyssia CEO Alain Gruber on the world’s first 323-metre residential superyacht](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923368) _2026-07-02 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ What does it take to build one of the most ambitious maritime projects ever conceived? In this Big BOAT Interview, BOAT ’s content director Lucy Dunn talks to Alain Gruber, CEO of Ulyssia Residences AG, about the 322-metre residential yacht Ulyssia . Designed by Espen Øino, it reimagines life at sea by combining private residences with the hyper-personalisation of a superyacht and the amenities of… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923368.mp3?modified=1782988408&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [Divining the Future](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/what-holds-true) _2026-06-29 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ According to a variety of mostly credible websites a bird’s wishbone is technically known as the furcula, which is made up of two fused clavicles.A Hit of Hope is a reader-supported publication. ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OGDUgUcguExA) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [287: Inside the BOAT Artistry & Craft Awards: Meet the makers behind the magic](https://audioboom.com/posts/8919812) _2026-06-23 · BOAT International · 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8919812.mp3?modified=1782211375&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [Agape and Agog](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/agape-and-agog) _2026-06-22 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Hey. ## [Big Boat Wisdom Part II: How to Let Go](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/big-boat-wisdom-part-ii-how-to-let) _2026-06-15 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ It’s the start of high tourist season here in Duluth. ## [Big Boat Wisdom Part One: How You Come Home](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/big-boat-wisdom-part-one-how-you) _2026-06-08 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Last fall, I visited my daughter and son-in-law in Duluth. ## [286: Big BOAT Interview: Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna on why the car marque is going to sea](https://audioboom.com/posts/8912278) _2026-06-04 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ BOAT International's editor Caroline White sits down in Milan with Benedetto Vigna, chief executive officer of Ferrari, to discuss why his engineers are designing a sailing yacht and what the carmaker stands gain by doing so. The Ferrari Hypersail project is a 30-metre flying monohull and experimental platform designed to operate at the edge of what's currently possible in energy management,… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8912278.mp3?modified=1780587244&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [What We Do in the Face of All That Is](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/what-we-do-in-the-face-of-all-that) _2026-06-01 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ One of the reasons I bought my new place in Duluth is so that I could be there for my daughter and son-in-law as they navigate new life with Wilkie. ## [When there is no sexy cowboy riding into save us](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/when-there-is-no-sexy-cowboy-riding) _2026-05-25 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ How a phrase from a funeral liturgy can help us live our now ## [285: Big BOAT Interview: Cyclades Cup Antiparos founder, Ilia Rigas, on how to create a regatta](https://audioboom.com/posts/8906807) _2026-05-22 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ The founder of the Cyclades Cup Antiparos, Ilia Rigas, tells Georgia Boscawen about how she created the regatta. Taking place from 10–13 June 2026 on the picturesque Greek island of Antiparos, the regatta is now heading into its third edition and has already established itself as a standout fixture on the superyacht racing calendar. We find out what goes on behind the scenes and what participants… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8906807.mp3?modified=1779445650&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [The Powers and Pitfalls of Personality](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/the-powers-and-pitfalls-of-personality) _2026-05-18 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Have you ever taken a personality quiz to figure out which Harry Potter house you would be in? ## [284: The Big BOAT Interview: What happened when seven-month-pregnant freediver Hanli Prinsloo met a pod of bottlenose dolphins](https://audioboom.com/posts/8903924) _2026-05-15 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ What does it feel like to be 65-metres below sea level, holding a single breath in complete stillness? In this Big BOAT Interview, 11-time freediving record holder Hanli Prinsloo shares the extraordinary experiences that have shaped her life above and below the sea, reflecting on the transformative power of the ocean and the power of breath can play in boosting our health and wellbeing. She also… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8903924.mp3?modified=1778836669&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cdf9yBqriemT) _2026-05-15 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Big Water Life](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/big-water-life) _2026-05-11 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Lessons in peace & passion ## [May You Trust This Time](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/may-you-trust-this-time) _2026-05-04 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Hey. You.A Hit of Hope is a reader-supported publication. ## [283: World Superyacht Awards 2026: The winners revealed!](https://audioboom.com/posts/8898456) _2026-05-02 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ The World Superyacht Awards remain the uncontested apex of the big boat world; the Oscars of the genre. Following a spectacular ceremony in Venice, Caroline and Risa unveil all the winners from the night, discussing the stand-out features of each boat and bringing you the judges' comments about what gave them the edge. It’s a worthy pantheon, honouring the vision, craftsmanship and ingenuity that… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8898456.mp3?modified=1777755354&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [Love, Dragons, & Magic](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/love-dragons-and-magic) _2026-04-27 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ Introducing a new character in my story ## [282: How sharks have become the money-spinners of the sea: Olivia Swaak-Goldman's fight against wildlife crime](https://audioboom.com/posts/8894464) _2026-04-23 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ From sharks and sea cucumbers to turtles and seahorses, wildlife crime isn’t just an environmental crisis threatening entire species - it’s a highly lucrative criminal enterprise, worth up to USD 20 billion per year and often seen as lower risk than drug trafficking. Olivia Swaak-Goldman, executive director of the Wildlife Justice Commission, is working to change that. In this episode of the Big… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8894464.mp3?modified=1776933877&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [The Unsettling Hope of Prayer](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/the-unsettling-hope-of-prayer) _2026-04-20 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ I’ve been writing “holy fool” prayers lately. ## [281: On board Big Sky: Inside a French Polynesia charter](https://audioboom.com/posts/8891267) _2026-04-17 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ What does it take to run and sell a superyacht charter in one of the most remote regions on Earth? In this episode of BOAT Briefing, we go on board the 48-metre Oceanfast yacht Big Sky in French Polynesia, where BOAT’s head of digital content Holly Margerrison speaks directly to the people behind the experience. From charter manager Cam Bray to Captain Brett Woodford and broker Halle Scott, we… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8891267.mp3?modified=1776426764&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [Feral as a Gray Hair](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/feral-as-a-gray-hair) _2026-04-13 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ My new condo is on the same floor as an aerial yoga studio. ## [Begin Love Practice](https://betsybeingbetsy.substack.com/p/begin-love-practice) _2026-04-06 · Betsy Johnson · A Hit of Hope_ If I were to ask, “What’s a noun?” you might respond with, “A person, place, or thing.” ## [280: Inside the St Barths Bucket: Exploring the Magic of Superyacht Racing](https://audioboom.com/posts/8882111) _2026-04-02 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ Join BOAT Group Editorial Director Ed Slack as he sits down with Henry Hawkins, EVP of Baltic Yachts, to uncover the magic of the St Barths Bucket Regatta. This invitation-only superyacht event blends thrilling pursuit racing with a gentlemanly atmosphere, prioritizing camaraderie and social connections over competition. Ed and Henry share their firsthand experiences of this extraordinary… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8882111.mp3?modified=1775126385&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zNKynitL0s3A) _2026-04-02 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [279: The Big BOAT Interview: John Caudwell on the business of charter](https://audioboom.com/posts/8880520) _2026-03-27 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ Chartering a yacht is often framed as a way to offset costs. For John Caudwell, it’s a business. With years of experience running his 73m yacht Titania for charter, he tells Caroline White what owners should understand before entering the market. Read more about the charter experience from every angle in BOAT International’s April charter issue. This episode of BOAT Briefing is sponsored by Amico… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8880520.mp3?modified=1774884715&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [278: Everything you should know ahead of the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show](https://audioboom.com/posts/8873687) _2026-03-13 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ It's Show time in Palm Beach! In this week’s BOAT Briefing podcast, US Editor Cecile Gauert and Business Editor Gabrielle Lazaridis discuss the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat show, revealing insider tips and the some of the must-sees at the show, as well as BOAT International’s first Introduction to Superyacht Ownership event. They go over some of the history and the market trends in the… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8873687.mp3?modified=1773769898&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [277: Middle East tensions, Sunseeker’s new owners and the St Barths Bucket](https://audioboom.com/posts/8870614) _2026-03-06 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ In this business-focused episode of BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by BOAT’s business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis to unpack a week of unusually intense industry news. The pair discuss the operational and insurance implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East and what they mean for yacht movements. They also examine the latest ownership changes at Sunseeker,… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8870614.mp3?modified=1772812645&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [276: French Polynesia by superyacht – plus five stories shaping 2026](https://audioboom.com/posts/8867409) _2026-02-27 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ In this episode of BOAT Briefing, online editor Holly Margerrison is joined by travel and charter editor Georgia Boscawen to explore two very different sides of the superyacht world. After cruising the Society Islands on board 48-metre Oceanfast yacht Big Sky , Holly shares a first-hand account of navigating French Polynesia by yacht – from the dramatic peaks of Moorea and encounters with humpback… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8867409.mp3?modified=1772212194&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [275: Is this the brand that will change the perception of travel at sea?](https://audioboom.com/posts/8861585) _2026-02-13 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ This week on BOAT Briefing, travel and charter editor Georgia Boscawen sits down with Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, to discuss how the brand is reshaping perceptions of ocean travel. Ahead of the delivery of Explora III, Nash reveals how Explora Journeys is redefining modern cruising and carving out its place in the ultra-luxury market. A relative newcomer that launched its first… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8861585.mp3?modified=1771184958&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [274: BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 2026: The Winners revealed](https://audioboom.com/posts/8855546) _2026-02-01 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ In this special edition of BOAT Briefing Caroline White and Cecile Gauert project themselves to a cool evening in Kitzbühel, Austria, when the winners collected their beautiful Minervas at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards ceremony. The two go through all the winners and categories, and reveal some of the thought process involved in the judges' choices to select winners among a strong field… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8855546.mp3?modified=1769979189&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [273: Fraser’s view from the top: Anders Kurtén on sales, charter and what’s next](https://audioboom.com/posts/8846017) _2026-01-26 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ In conversation with BOAT International’s online editor Holly Margerrison, Fraser's CEO Anders Kurtén reflects on nearly three years at the helm of one of the superyacht industry’s most established brokerages. The discussion spans brokerage and charter performance, shifting client demographics, the rise of far-flung destinations, sustainability and transparency – and what the data is revealing… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8846017.mp3?modified=1769448166&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [272: St Barths sightings, 2026 deliveries and the business stories that shaped 2025](https://audioboom.com/posts/8835860) _2026-01-16 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ In the first BOAT Briefing podcast of the year, online editor Holly Margerrison and business editor Gabrielle Lazaridis kick off 2026 by taking stock of the market’s early signals. From counting the superyachts spotted in St Barths and what that activity reveals about the charter landscape, to looking ahead at the most anticipated yacht deliveries due to hit the water in 2026, the duo unpack… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8835860.mp3?modified=1768584553&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [271: What the superyacht industry can learn from Special Forces leadership](https://audioboom.com/posts/8821630) _2025-12-19 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8821630.mp3?modified=1766490154&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [270: ‘It’s like landing a jumbo jet, over and over again!’: What it’s like to sail a superyacht through the Northwest Passage](https://audioboom.com/posts/8801430) _2025-11-05 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ In this episode of The Big BOAT Interview , BOAT ’s Content Director Lucy Dunn sits down with trailblazing captain and ice pilot Maiwenn Beadle - the first woman ever to take a superyacht through the legendary Northwest Passage. From navigating ice-choked waters to balancing razor-sharp safety decisions with the pull of exploration, Beadle shares her insights into what it takes to operate in some… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8801430.mp3?modified=1762354266&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [269: An insider's guide to FLIBS (the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show), the superbowl of boating](https://audioboom.com/posts/8795476) _2025-10-24 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8795476.mp3?modified=1761298362&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [268: Superyacht Secrets: Expert advice on buying, building and chartering](https://audioboom.com/posts/8791674) _2025-10-15 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8791674.mp3?modified=1760541281&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [267: Monaco Yacht Show 2025: Inside the biggest reveals, parties and personal highlights](https://audioboom.com/posts/8789776) _2025-10-10 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8789776.mp3?modified=1760107900&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [266: From profitability to superyachts: Princess Yachts' CEO Will Green charts a new era](https://audioboom.com/posts/8786349) _2025-10-03 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8786349.mp3?modified=1759490572&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [265: Monaco Yacht Show preview: The trends, the data and what to expect](https://audioboom.com/posts/8779358) _2025-09-19 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8779358.mp3?modified=1758291642&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [264: From trawler to trailblazer: How Scintilla Maris became a platform for science](https://audioboom.com/posts/8776120) _2025-09-12 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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,… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8776120.mp3?modified=1757669310&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [263: Cannes Yachting Festival: The return of the 50-metre-plus segment](https://audioboom.com/posts/8773736) _2025-09-08 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8773736.mp3?modified=1757348908&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [262: Bringing you the summer's big superyacht stories, from Oceanco's sale to the future of the America's Cup](https://audioboom.com/posts/8768207) _2025-08-26 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8768207.mp3?modified=1756220483&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [261: Science in your saloon: How one family turned their yacht into a floating lab](https://audioboom.com/posts/8764944) _2025-08-19 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8764944.mp3?modified=1755609652&sid=5030208&source=rss) ## [260: "We closed the deal in five weeks": Heesen's new owner Laurens Last in conversation with Stewart Campbell](https://audioboom.com/posts/8745610) _2025-07-08 · BOAT International · BOAT Briefing_ 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… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8745610.mp3?modified=1751966493&sid=5030208&source=rss)