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242: BOAT Briefing: winners of the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards revealed!
Charlotte and Cecile announce the winners of the prestigious Design and Innovation Awards, in this episode of BOAT Briefing. They also give the inside scoop on the most hotly contested categories, and share their top tips for those hoping to claim victory next year.
Explore the winners here: https://boatint.com/dy
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241: Inside the notorious charter yacht King Benji with owner Josh Golder
Josh Golder, the owner of yacht King Benji, is a disruptor. He doesn’t call himself that but his unusual approach to charter marketing is raising eyebrows. He named King Benji, a 47 metre custom yacht he commissioned as his largest boat to date, after his dog, and from there built a brand and charter program. From being imaged as his personal home on the water, King Benji has become one of the best-known and most recognisable yachts on the charter market today thanks in no small part to its social media presence. And this digital marketing expert who can’t sit still has thrown the windows open and let everyone in. US BOAT editor Cecile Gauert speaks with him about his marketing approach, from flying a banner over a boat show to invite everyone to visit, to creating a very public presence online (and managing that reputation should something go wrong) to what may come next for the King Benji brand.
LINKS:
On board King Benji with Josh Golder: https://boatint.com/ce
A true ability for crazy adventures - the building of King Benji: https://boatint.com/cf
Why this experienced charterer keeps returning to 47m superyacht King Benji:Â
https://boatint.com/cg
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240: Would you pass our superyacht etiquette test?
In this issue of BOAT Briefing, Charlotte and Katia discuss the cover yacht of our latest issue, Maverick, and where she plans to cruise this year; an exciting (and top secret) new collaboration from Vripack and Oceanco; and scrutinise what makes the perfect – and most genteel – guest. They also take a look at this week’s hottest news stories, while the data report focuses on the impressive yachts that graced St. Barths with their presence for the most memorable New Year’s party to date.
LINKS:
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/on-board-cantiere-delle-marche-flexplorer-146-yacht-maverick?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=maverick_podcast_jan25
News stories:
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/fire-three-yachts-leopard-yacht-naisca-iv-destroyed-marseilles-france?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=yachtfire_podcast_jan25
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-project-angelica-yacht-sale?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=angelica_podcast_jan25
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ursus-explorer-yacht-rebuild-relaunch?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=ursus_podcast_jan25
Brokerage pics:
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 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/ximena-alia-2025   ?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=alia_podcast_jan25
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/weather-bird-classic-sailing-yacht-schooner-auction?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=weatherbird_podcast_jan25
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/weatherbird-cnd-1931?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=weatherbird_podcast_jan25
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239: Christmas special: the big BOAT International review of 2024!
In this week's podcast we look back on a busy year, with lots of events and travel – and plenty of highlights and lowlights. Just in time for Christmas, we examine the travels of the superyacht fleet and bring you the top five most travelled yachts in 2024. We also take a look at the fleet's migration, seeing where some of the world's most spectacular yachts are spending Christmas and New Year. Last but not least, we review the biggest stories of the year and try and solve the mystery of the stolen walrus.
LINKS:
Superyacht Design Festival: https://boatint.com/91
Most travelled yachts: https://boatint.com/92
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238: Which boats turned the most heads at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show?
In this week's podcast, Caroline and Georgia discuss Georgia’s trip to the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and visits onboard some of the most spectacular yachts in attendance. News this week reveals new details about 142-metre Lürssen Dragonfly, the keel laying of Heesen’s Project Grace and a mysterious press release from Abeking & Rasmussen. Data this week is a sneak peek at the eagerly anticipated Global Order Book – published in the January issue of BOAT International – a revealing shapshot of the industry, taking in all superyachts in-build or on order around the world.
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LINKS:
The largest yachts attending the Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2024:
https://www.boatinternational.com/charter/luxury-yacht-charter-news/10-largest-yachts-attending-the-antigua-charter-yacht-show-2024?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=antiguayachtshow_news_dec24
Lürssen releases further details on 142m superyacht Dragonfly:
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-yacht-dragonfly-project-ali-baba-delivery?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=projectalibaba_news_dec24
Heesen begins construction on first superyacht in "new 50m steel class":
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-yachts-grace-construction-begins-monaco-yacht-show?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=heesen_news_dec24
Abeking & Rasmussen begin construction on 80m yacht project:
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/abeking-and-rasmussen-hull-6516-new-yacht-project?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=abekingandrasmussen_news_dec24
Global Order Book:
https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/global-order-book/global-order-book-2025-report?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=globalorderbook_boatpro_dec24
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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.