BOAT Briefing

<div> <p>The World Superyacht Awards remain the uncontested apex of the big boat world; the Oscars of the genre. </p><p>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 continue to drive yachting forward.</p><p>BOATPro: <a href="https://boatint.com/59z">https://boatint.com/59z</a><br> Subscribe: <a href="https://boatint.com/5a0">https://boatint.com/5a0</a><br> Contact us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]<br></a><br></p></div>

<div> <p>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 BOAT Interview, she explains how her team tracks and targets the kingpins behind vast international smuggling and poaching networks. As this web becomes ever more tangled and traffickers become increasingly sophisticated, the race is on to stay one step ahead before these species are wiped out for good... </p><p>This episode of <em>BOAT Briefing</em> is sponsored by Amico &amp; 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.</p><p>BOAT Pro: <a href="https://boatint.com/4yq">https://boatint.com/4yq</a><br>Subscribe: <a href="https://boatint.com/4yr">https://boatint.com/4yr</a> <br>Contact us: [email protected]</p><p>Photo credit: Gerald Schombs for Unsplash</p></div>

<div> <p>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 <em>Big Sky</em> 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 explore what it takes to operate in the South Pacific – from logistics and provisioning to local relationships and immersive itineraries.</p><p>Recorded in the Society Islands, this is a behind-the-scenes look at chartering far beyond the Med. Read the full feature in BOAT International’s May issue or online soon.</p><p>This episode of <em>BOAT Briefing</em> is sponsored by Amico &amp; 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.</p><p>BOAT Pro: <a href="https://boatint.com/4yq">https://boatint.com/4yq</a> <br>Subscribe: <a href="https://boatint.com/4yr">https://boatint.com/4yr</a> <br>Contact us: [email protected]</p></div>

<div> <p>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 gathering, offering a fresh perspective on one of the sailing calendar’s most prestigious events.</p><p>This episode of <em>BOAT Briefing</em> is sponsored by Amico &amp; 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.</p><p>BOAT Pro: <a href="https://boatint.com/4yq">https://boatint.com/4yq</a> <br>Subscribe: <a href="https://boatint.com/4yr">https://boatint.com/4yr</a> <br>Contact us: [email protected]</p></div>

<div> <p>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.</p><p>This episode of <em>BOAT Briefing</em> is sponsored by Amico &amp; 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.</p><p>BOAT Pro: <a href="https://boatint.com/4ej">https://boatint.com/4ej</a><br>Subscribe: <a href="https://boatint.com/4ek">https://boatint.com/4ek</a><br>Contact us: [email protected]</p></div>