Business of Boating w/ Merrill Charette

In the late 1990s, Hollywood was abuzz with the possibility of a film adaptation of Patrick O'Brian's bestselling Aubrey-Maturin series, set during the Napoleonic Wars. In the twilight of the 1990s, …

We had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Roch, a seasoned educator with a diverse background that spans over three decades. Andrew's teaching career began in the early 1990s when he taught English …

Fly Navarro is not just a name; he's an institution in the world of fishing. With expertise spanning across fishing techniques, big game fishing, and even fishing conservation, Fly has fished off the…

Ed Ewer is a business leader who is passionate about making a difference in the yachting industry. As the CEO of SYR, a leading shoreside yachting recruiter, Ewer brings ten years of high-level recru…

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Orvieto on the Shipshape podcast. During the interview, Drew shared his insights and experiences as a leader of cross-functional teams, and how he ap…

Jess Douglas is a multi-talented artist and skipper who has made a name for herself by painting boats of all shapes and sizes. Her artistic journey began in the city of Plymouth, where she studied il…

In this riveting episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of luxury yachts with none other than Merijn de Waard, the founder of the renowned Superyacht Times. As a pivotal figure in the ya…

In this week's episode of the SHIPSHAPE podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Birgit Liodden, a trailblazer in the maritime industry and a staunch advocate for gender equality and eco-frien…

Embark on a captivating journey with James Evenson, the embodiment of the liveaboard lifestyle, on this week's SHIPSHAPE podcast. Growing up with the rhythm of the waves, James' sailing adventures be…

Dive into the world of sustainable superyacht design with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we converse with Robert Van Tol, Co-Founder of the Water Revolution Foundation. Robert's dedication to eco-fri…

Cam is a visionary entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in both the craft brewing and boating industries. As the co-founder and former CEO of Steam Whistle Brewing, he led the company to be…

Embark on a journey into the heart of the yacht brokerage industry with Bob Denison, the renowned President of Denison Yacht Sales. This episode delves deep into the world of SuperYacht sales, offeri…

Embark on a captivating journey with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we delve into the realm of ocean exploration with Dr. Adrienne Copeland from NOAA. As pioneers in marine biology research and deep-…

Set sail with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we dive into the captivating world of Tula's Endless Summer, a renowned YouTube channel that chronicles the sailing adventures and off-grid living experie…

Set sail with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we delve deep into the world of online marina reservations with Matt Fradette, the co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Dockwa, a leading marina booki…

This week on the Shipshape podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kateryna Ksylyak, a highly experienced yacht charter broker with a wealth of knowledge and insight to share. Kateryna, origin…

Dive into the vast world of marinas with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we converse with Jason Spalding, the Executive Vice President at Marina Services. With a keen eye on marina facilities and wate…

Rev up your engines and set sail with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we dive deep into the world of powerboats with Ken Clinton, the esteemed President of Intrepid Powerboats. Recognized as one of th…

Join us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we set sail with Nigel Calder, a renowned boat technician guru and author hailing from the south of England. With a rich tapestry of experiences, from his early sa…

Dive deep into the world of maritime law and admiralty regulations with us on the SHIPSHAPE podcast as we converse with the esteemed Lauren Beagan. A maritime legal expert and educator hailing from s…