CONVERSATION By IYC
A podcast dedicated to the voices shaping yachting today
CONVERSATION by IYC brings together trusted voices from across the yacht industry to inform, inspire, and spark dialogue.
Yacht Market Insights
Clear, informed perspectives on the trends, client expectations, and market movements shaping yachting today.
Expert Voices
Conversations with yacht owners, designers, analysts, lifestyle experts, and industry leaders.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories
A closer look at the people, moments, and experiences that reveal the world of yachting from the inside.
Your Front-Row Seat to the World of Yachting
CONVERSATION by IYC is a podcast designed to bring the yacht industry closer to clients, enthusiasts, and professionals alike through insightful and engaging discussions with leading voices from across the world of yachting.
Hosted by Sidney Bitter-Larkin, IYC’s PR & Content Lead, the podcast explores the people, perspectives, and ideas shaping one of the world's most dynamic industries. Conversations feature yacht owners, designers, market analysts, lifestyle experts, and industry leaders, offering listeners direct access to expert knowledge and real industry experience.
From yacht market insights and ownership perspectives to design, innovation, lifestyle trends, and behind-the-scenes stories, each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and spark dialogue while offering a clear and accessible perspective on yachting today.
What You'll Discover
- Yacht market insights and industry trends
- Ownership and charter perspectives
- Design, innovation, and lifestyle discussions
- Behind-the-scenes stories from across the industry
- Expert commentary from trusted professionals
- The people and ideas shaping the future of yachting
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Featured Podcast Episode
Episode 24 - What Makes a Yacht a Great Buy? Captain Nick Battaglia on KOJU
After operating KOJU from the very beginning, Captain Nick Battaglia knows the 121’ (37m) Benetti in a way few people do. With the yacht now on the market, Nick takes us beyond the specifications to discuss what he has learned from running her, why her charter program has been so successful, and what prospective owners should look for when choosing a yacht.
Explore More Episodes
Episode 23 - How Trust Builds Charter Success: The ELENI 60m Case Study
What does it mean to grow up with yachting as part of your family story? In this episode, Aimilia Kakkou, daughter of the owners of 126' (39m) Sanlorenzo NAIA, reflects on family, life on the water, and the journey behind the yacht’s remarkable transformation.
From childhood charter holidays to watching her parents create a yacht designed around hospitality, she shares a personal perspective on what it means to inherit a passion for yachting, and the values, responsibilities, and traditions that come with it.
Episode 22: Your Yacht Has a Story, Are You Telling It?
Specifications can sell a yacht on paper, but they rarely make someone fall in love with it. Jared Watney, Founder of Ocean Air Media, joins IYC to explore what makes a yacht story compelling, how to build a distinctive identity in an increasingly crowded market, and why the right imagery can turn a yacht from another listing into one people remember.
Episode 21: Family, Yachting & The Next Generation Of Owners
What does it mean to grow up with yachting as part of your family story? In this episode, Aimilia Kakkou, daughter of the owners of 126' (39m) Sanlorenzo NAIA, reflects on family, life on the water, and the journey behind the yacht’s remarkable transformation.
From childhood charter holidays to watching her parents create a yacht designed around hospitality, she shares a personal perspective on what it means to inherit a passion for yachting, and the values, responsibilities, and traditions that come with it.
Episode 20: What Makes a Great Charter Yacht?
A beautiful yacht is only the beginning. The world's best charter experiences are shaped by far more than design or amenities—they're defined by exceptional crews, thoughtful layouts, personalized service, and the countless details guests remember long after they've returned home.
In this episode, IYC Charter Consultant Alice Newnham shares what separates a good charter yacht from a truly outstanding one. From the importance of crew chemistry and yacht design to changing client expectations and the features that consistently impress, we explore what makes certain yachts become the most sought-after in the fleet.
Explore the full library of CONVERSATION by IYC episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear more conversations with the people shaping the world of yachting.
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