280: Inside the St Barths Bucket: Exploring the Magic of Superyacht Racing

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.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.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4yq Subscribe: https://boatint.com/4yr Contact us: [email protected]

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 & 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.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4ejSubscribe: https://boatint.com/4ekContact us: [email protected]

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 United States, currently the world’s biggest yacht market, which are shaping this show and morphing it into one of the must-attend events of the year for big boat lovers.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.BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/4ejSubscribe: https://boatint.com/4ekContact us: [email protected]

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, leadership restructuring at The Italian Sea Group and the escalating takeover battle surrounding US giant MarineMax. The conversation also turns to the sailing calendar, with a look at the history and enduring appeal of the St Barths Bucket as it kicks into action next week.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.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/48w Subscribe: https://boatint.com/48xContact us: [email protected]

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 whales to the practical realities of reaching and chartering in one of the most remote destinations on earth. The pair discuss how it compares to expedition hotspots such as Antarctica and the Galápagos, and whether the South Pacific truly lives up to its “trip of a lifetime” reputation. The conversation then shifts to the state of the market, where the pair break down five of the biggest stories shaping 2026 so far.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.Stories discussed:Palm Beach debutshttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yachts-palm-beach-international-boat-show-2026Lürssen 109m O3 on sea trialshttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-superyacht-project-shackleton-icecap-o3-sea-t…Oceanco 93m Draak becomes support vessel for 111m Leviathanhttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/draak-ex-tranquility-yacht-oceanco-rebuild-leviathanAbeking & Rasmussen confirms 100m+ new buildhttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/abeking-and-rasmussen-100m-plus-new-build-superyachtTurquoise Yachts launches 88m flagshiphttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/turquoise-yachts-flagship-superyacht-vento-angelique-…Benetti double launch: B.Now 67M hybrid yachtshttps://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-hybrid-bnow-67-two-superyacht-launchesBOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qwSubscribe: https://boatint.com/3qxContact us: [email protected]

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 vessel in 2023, the brand is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan, with six ships on track for delivery by the end of 2028.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.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qwSubscribe: https://boatint.com/3qxContact us: [email protected]

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 vessel in 2023, the brand is pursuing an ambitious expansion plan, with six ships on track for delivery by the end of 2028.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.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3m0Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3m1Contact us: [email protected]

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 of finalists.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.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3qw Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3qx Contact us: [email protected]

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 about where the market is heading next.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.BOATPro: https://boatint.com/3m0Subscribe: https://boatint.com/3m1Contact us: [email protected]

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 what’s coming next. They also reflect on the biggest business stories of 2025, revisit BOAT International’s most-read yacht reports of the year and share their personal new year’s resolutions for the months ahead.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.Episode links:https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/superyachts-sightings-in-st-barths-new-years-eve-2026https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/biggest-upcoming-superyacht-deliveries-2026https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/biggest-yachting-business-news-stories-2025https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/exclusive-new-yachts-superyachts-2025-m…