YachtWay Podcast Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:49:24 -0400 https://sites.libsyn.com/601380 en © 2026 YachtWay Podcast yes bf64cb84-68f5-5e3d-9ada-a02f7a509bbd YachtWay episodic false Welcome to The YachtWay Podcast. Brought to you by the world's most modern yacht listing platform, we take you beyond the teak decks and into the minds of the people who shape the industry. Join us as we sit down with the brokers, captains, designers, and visionaries defining the future of yachting. We trace their unique journeys - from how they first broke into the business to where they stand today. We skip the polish and get straight to the reality: discussing what fuels their passion, the challenges they face, and what they honestly love (and don't love) about the business. Step inside the fascinating world of yachting. This is YachtWay Podcast.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) YachtWay https://storage.buzzsprout.com/btxc5egl4136rdccdeatkjiduvlg?.jpg YachtWay Podcast https://sites.libsyn.com/601380 Inside the Mind of a Superyacht Innovator. Lukasz Opalinski, founder of Opalinski Design House. Inside the Mind of a Superyacht Innovator. Lukasz Opalinski, founder of Opalinski Design House. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with yacht designer Lukasz Opalinski, founder of Opalinski Design House, an award-winning studio known for redefining modern yacht design through innovation and forward-thinking concepts.

We dive deep into Lukasz's journey, from his early passion for life on the water to becoming a visionary force shaping the future of superyachts. Lukasz shares how his ideas evolved from rethinking personal watercraft to pioneering concepts like the side terrace and the rotational transom, innovations that have set new standards across the industry.

He opens up about what truly makes great yacht design timeless, why exterior and interior must evolve together, and how modern owners are demanding smarter, more dynamic spaces that reflect the way they actually live.

If you want to understand the creativity, engineering logic, and obsession with function behind the next generation of yachting, this is a conversation you can't miss.

Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com

]]> In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with yacht designer Lukasz Opalinski, founder of Opalinski Design House, an award-winning studio known for redefining modern yacht design through innovation and forward-thinking concepts.

We dive deep into Lukasz's journey, from his early passion for life on the water to becoming a visionary force shaping the future of superyachts. Lukasz shares how his ideas evolved from rethinking personal watercraft to pioneering concepts like the side terrace and the rotational transom, innovations that have set new standards across the industry.

He opens up about what truly makes great yacht design timeless, why exterior and interior must evolve together, and how modern owners are demanding smarter, more dynamic spaces that reflect the way they actually live.

If you want to understand the creativity, engineering logic, and obsession with function behind the next generation of yachting, this is a conversation you can't miss.

Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com

]]> YachtWay f14a0cac-02aa-40f7-abc7-a9465ee84775 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 3016 9 full false Inside Yacht Brokerage: 19 Years Selling Azimut & Benetti | Janaina Dib Pina Inside Yacht Brokerage: 19 Years Selling Azimut & Benetti | Janaina Dib Pina Janaina Dib Pina, Yacht and Brokerage Sales Executive from MarineMax has been selling Azimut and Benetti yachts for nearly 19 years. But she doesn't just sell yachts.She sells unforgettable family moments, European deliveries, lifelong friendships, and a life on the water that feels like medicine for the soul. In this episode, you'll discover why being a woman in a male-dominated industry is her biggest advantage, how she walked away from the biggest deal of her career for the sake of integrity, and why her real job only begins the moment she hands over the keys.

Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

]]> Janaina Dib Pina, Yacht and Brokerage Sales Executive from MarineMax has been selling Azimut and Benetti yachts for nearly 19 years. But she doesn't just sell yachts.She sells unforgettable family moments, European deliveries, lifelong friendships, and a life on the water that feels like medicine for the soul. In this episode, you'll discover why being a woman in a male-dominated industry is her biggest advantage, how she walked away from the biggest deal of her career for the sake of integrity, and why her real job only begins the moment she hands over the keys.

Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

]]> YachtWay b8b92ffb-b046-40b9-9400-b12e4ea54474 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:13:00 -0400 3843 12 false How to insure a Yacht? | Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover How to insure a Yacht? | Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover
This is the conversation that could safe you serious money. In new YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover, and one of the sharpest minds in yacht and boat insurance. We break down the real differences between insuring a boat versus a car, why lightning strikes and marina fires top the claim list, how hurricane season can quietly add 70% to your premium (or why skipping named storm coverage might be smarter than you think), and the biggest misconceptions new and experienced boaters still make.
 
Insure Your Yacht with MasterCover
Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.
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This is the conversation that could safe you serious money. In new YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover, and one of the sharpest minds in yacht and boat insurance. We break down the real differences between insuring a boat versus a car, why lightning strikes and marina fires top the claim list, how hurricane season can quietly add 70% to your premium (or why skipping named storm coverage might be smarter than you think), and the biggest misconceptions new and experienced boaters still make.
 
Insure Your Yacht with MasterCover
Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.
]]> YachtWay c7a2e86f-8a18-4369-b6be-371082bc9872 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:27:00 -0400 2265 11 false From Wall Street to Shipyard with Albert Franco From Wall Street to Shipyard with Albert Franco Find Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com From New York private equity to the heart of the boating world in Miami Beach. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, Albert ( Founder of PowerBoat USA and Manari Yachts ) shares how he went from investing in boats to building them. We dive into Skipper Powerboats - high-performance RIBs known for their 4-step hull, stability, and dayboat layout - and then into Albert's latest venture, Manari Yachts : a limited-production brand built in Turkey with a mini-megayacht philosophy focused on craftsmanship, detail, and owner experience. This episode is about quality over hype, smart growth, and what it really takes to build a yacht brand today.

]]> Find Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com From New York private equity to the heart of the boating world in Miami Beach. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, Albert ( Founder of PowerBoat USA and Manari Yachts ) shares how he went from investing in boats to building them. We dive into Skipper Powerboats - high-performance RIBs known for their 4-step hull, stability, and dayboat layout - and then into Albert's latest venture, Manari Yachts : a limited-production brand built in Turkey with a mini-megayacht philosophy focused on craftsmanship, detail, and owner experience. This episode is about quality over hype, smart growth, and what it really takes to build a yacht brand today.

]]> YachtWay df0b666c-3714-4630-be7b-a66d0a22368a Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 2624 8 false The Boat Show "Black Box": Dean Fillichio on the Secrets of the World's Biggest Expos The Boat Show "Black Box": Dean Fillichio on the Secrets of the World's Biggest Expos
Most people see the champagne, the sunsets, and the rows of pristine yachts, but few understand the logistical "game of Tetris" required to build a multi-billion dollar boat show from scratch. Behind every world-class event is a complex web of organization, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making that starts months before the first dock is ever set. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Dean Fillichio to pull back the curtain on the boat show industry. Dean reveals the truth about how these massive events are organized, the strategy behind the layouts, and the hidden challenges of setting the stage for the world's most iconic maritime displays.
 
 
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Most people see the champagne, the sunsets, and the rows of pristine yachts, but few understand the logistical "game of Tetris" required to build a multi-billion dollar boat show from scratch. Behind every world-class event is a complex web of organization, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making that starts months before the first dock is ever set. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Dean Fillichio to pull back the curtain on the boat show industry. Dean reveals the truth about how these massive events are organized, the strategy behind the layouts, and the hidden challenges of setting the stage for the world's most iconic maritime displays.
 
 
]]> YachtWay c5d0e5e2-0541-49f1-9298-7b2583ee9c1f Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:11:00 -0500 2010 6 false The Design Secret of Axopar: Jan-Erik Viitala & the Adventure Revolution The Design Secret of Axopar: Jan-Erik Viitala & the Adventure Revolution Find Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com
What does it take to create a brand that doesn't just sell boats, but defines an entire category? Most see Axopar as the ultimate "adventure machine," but few understand the relentless obsession with design and the Finnish grit required to disrupt the status quo.
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jan-Erik Viitala, the visionary founder of Axopar. Jan-Erik pulls back the curtain on the "design secret" behind the brand - from sketching the new 38 to why they choose to launch their boats in the freezing Finnish ice.
We dive into the "Axoparian" lifestyle, the influence of customer feedback on the latest models, and the future of exploration on the water. Whether you're an adventure seeker or a design enthusiast, this is your masterclass in the mindset of the man who turned boating into a global movement.

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What does it take to create a brand that doesn't just sell boats, but defines an entire category? Most see Axopar as the ultimate "adventure machine," but few understand the relentless obsession with design and the Finnish grit required to disrupt the status quo.
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jan-Erik Viitala, the visionary founder of Axopar. Jan-Erik pulls back the curtain on the "design secret" behind the brand - from sketching the new 38 to why they choose to launch their boats in the freezing Finnish ice.
We dive into the "Axoparian" lifestyle, the influence of customer feedback on the latest models, and the future of exploration on the water. Whether you're an adventure seeker or a design enthusiast, this is your masterclass in the mindset of the man who turned boating into a global movement.

]]> YachtWay 3d185c32-d7b6-4b1b-8bc3-eb687a421f1f Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 930 5 false Danny Goldenberg from DeAntonio Yachts Miami. Real talk on Miami boating & features that matter Danny Goldenberg from DeAntonio Yachts Miami. Real talk on Miami boating & features that matter Welcome to the YachtWay Podcast! Danny Goldenberg from DeAntonio Yachts Miami, diving into what makes boating in Miami different, features that actually matter to today's boaters, and how the industry is evolving from the inside out. Filmed at the YachtWay PAD - our 100-foot floating hub right on the boardwalk at 300 Alton Road in Miami Beach. The PAD is more than a dock. It's where YachtWay listings come alive, deals start, and buyers get to experience the best on market in person. It's the physical heartbeat of YachtWay, designed for our members to showcase their yachts, meet clients, and generate leads right in the middle of the action. Subscribe now - because this is just the beginning. Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

]]> Welcome to the YachtWay Podcast! Danny Goldenberg from DeAntonio Yachts Miami, diving into what makes boating in Miami different, features that actually matter to today's boaters, and how the industry is evolving from the inside out. Filmed at the YachtWay PAD - our 100-foot floating hub right on the boardwalk at 300 Alton Road in Miami Beach. The PAD is more than a dock. It's where YachtWay listings come alive, deals start, and buyers get to experience the best on market in person. It's the physical heartbeat of YachtWay, designed for our members to showcase their yachts, meet clients, and generate leads right in the middle of the action. Subscribe now - because this is just the beginning. Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

]]> YachtWay 1ea406b8-517c-4aba-b1fc-93028e29d293 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:50:00 -0500 2334 4 false From Riva to Pershing - Jeff Brown on Italian Legends & Building a Brand From Riva to Pershing - Jeff Brown on Italian Legends & Building a Brand In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Brown and Thiago Lucidi brand manager for Pershing, one year after adding Riva Yachts to his portfolio - now expanding with Pershing. Jeff shares how he became fully immersed in the Riva culture, from buying a classic Riva of his own to representing one of the most storied brands in yachting. Joined by Pershing's Brand Manager, we discuss craftsmanship, design philosophy, and what it takes to carry two Italian legends under one flag.

Highlights in this Podcast:

Jeff Brown on a year of representing Riva Yachts. 

The story behind buying and restoring his classic Riva. How Pershing joins the Jeff Brown Yachts family. 

The evolution of Italian yacht culture and events in California

Watch now and see why Jeff Brown is the legend behind the legends. Find your perfect yacht on YachtWay.com - the world's most modern yacht listing platform.

Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Brown and Thiago Lucidi brand manager for Pershing, one year after adding Riva Yachts to his portfolio - now expanding with Pershing. Jeff shares how he became fully immersed in the Riva culture, from buying a classic Riva of his own to representing one of the most storied brands in yachting. Joined by Pershing's Brand Manager, we discuss craftsmanship, design philosophy, and what it takes to carry two Italian legends under one flag.

Highlights in this Podcast:

Jeff Brown on a year of representing Riva Yachts. 

The story behind buying and restoring his classic Riva. How Pershing joins the Jeff Brown Yachts family. 

The evolution of Italian yacht culture and events in California

Watch now and see why Jeff Brown is the legend behind the legends. Find your perfect yacht on YachtWay.com - the world's most modern yacht listing platform.

Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

]]> YachtWay 7d64aa9d-56f1-460e-8f0a-60435963fcd0 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 752 3 false The Truth About Yacht Buying. James Carter The Truth About Yacht Buying. James Carter The Yacht Broker "Black Box": What Really Happens Behind the Deal? Most people see the champagne and the sunsets, but few understand the complexity of a multi-million dollar yacht transaction. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with James Carter, Founder of James Carter Yachting and the visionary behind the WAVE app. James pulls back the curtain on the brokerage world to reveal how deals actually get done, why the industry is ripe for disruption, and the truth about yacht buying that most brokers won't tell you. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned owner, this is your masterclass in navigating the high-stakes world of maritime sales.

]]> The Yacht Broker "Black Box": What Really Happens Behind the Deal? Most people see the champagne and the sunsets, but few understand the complexity of a multi-million dollar yacht transaction. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with James Carter, Founder of James Carter Yachting and the visionary behind the WAVE app. James pulls back the curtain on the brokerage world to reveal how deals actually get done, why the industry is ripe for disruption, and the truth about yacht buying that most brokers won't tell you. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned owner, this is your masterclass in navigating the high-stakes world of maritime sales.

]]> YachtWay ac81153c-ba62-420a-b05d-c9bf8c61b2a1 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 4156 2 false The Man Behind Vanquish Yachts. Tom Steentjes The Man Behind Vanquish Yachts. Tom Steentjes In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with the Dutch legend himself, Tom Steentjes, to uncover the story behind Vanquish Yachts. We dive deep into Tom's origins, tracing his unique journey into the boating world and how he went from master welder to the visionary force disrupting the industry. Tom opens up about exactly what drives his relentless pursuit of perfection and explains why a Vanquish isn't just a boat, it is widely considered the "mini-Lürssen" or "Feadship" of the dayboat world. If you are looking to understand the uncompromising craftsmanship and obsession to details behind the ultimate chase boat, this is a conversation you can't miss. Ready to experience the VQ difference? Explore Vanquish Yachts offerings available now on YachtWay.com

]]> In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with the Dutch legend himself, Tom Steentjes, to uncover the story behind Vanquish Yachts. We dive deep into Tom's origins, tracing his unique journey into the boating world and how he went from master welder to the visionary force disrupting the industry. Tom opens up about exactly what drives his relentless pursuit of perfection and explains why a Vanquish isn't just a boat, it is widely considered the "mini-Lürssen" or "Feadship" of the dayboat world. If you are looking to understand the uncompromising craftsmanship and obsession to details behind the ultimate chase boat, this is a conversation you can't miss. Ready to experience the VQ difference? Explore Vanquish Yachts offerings available now on YachtWay.com

]]> YachtWay a878b4ae-0aba-4933-bcc3-47b4db3ae647 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 3425 1 false