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 recounts unforgettable encounters with bottlenose dolphins, including a remarkable moment while seven months pregnant, when the dolphins appeared to sense the life growing inside her.

Prinsloo will be special guest speaker at our annual event Ocean Talks, taking place in central London at The Magazine, Serpentine North Gallery, in Hyde Park on 11 June 2026.

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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 continue to drive yachting forward.

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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...

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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 explore what it takes to operate in the South Pacific – from logistics and provisioning to local relationships and immersive itineraries.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stories discussed:
Palm Beach debuts
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/yachts-palm-beach-international-boat-show-2026

Lürssen 109m O3 on sea trials
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/lurssen-superyacht-project-shackleton-icecap-o3-sea-t…

Oceanco 93m Draak becomes support vessel for 111m Leviathan
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/draak-ex-tranquility-yacht-oceanco-rebuild-leviathan

Abeking & Rasmussen confirms 100m+ new build
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/abeking-and-rasmussen-100m-plus-new-build-superyacht

Turquoise Yachts launches 88m flagship
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/turquoise-yachts-flagship-superyacht-vento-angelique-…

Benetti double launch: B.Now 67M hybrid yachts
https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-hybrid-bnow-67-two-superyacht-launches

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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.

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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.

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