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WATCH THE YACHTTALK SPECIALS FROM THE MONACO YACHT SHOW
After the UK Specials this summer, YachtTalk by Heesen returns with brand new episodes broadcast from the 30th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. We are bringing you the latest and greatest from the world’s most prestigious superyacht event, while catching up with the industry’s key players. Don’t miss it!
EPISODE #5
BEHIND THE SCENES OF MOSKITO
28 SEPTEMBER 2021
In this episode we take a deep-dive into the fascinating world of sailing yachts. We are invited on board the stunning S/Y It’s no secret that a great crew makes all the difference for a client’s superyacht experience. And on-board 55-metre Heesen yacht Moskito guests are served by the best of the best. In this last special episode from the Monaco Yacht Show we go behind the scenes to find out what’s it really like to live and work on board a superyacht. What does their daily routine look like? What drives them, what are the challenges? Please meet Captain Richard Gall, Deckhand Solimar Velasco, Chief Engineer Matthew Hickey, and Chief Officer Kyle Newton.
EPISODE #4
THE SAILING YACHT INDUSTRY
26 SEPTEMBER 2021
In this episode we take a deep-dive into the fascinating world of sailing yachts. We are invited on board the stunning S/Y RIBELLE, designed by Malcolm McKeon and built by Vitters for Paola Trifirò and her husband. The proud owner will give us an exclusive tour on board this Maxi Yacht Rolex winner and share with us her sailing passion. We’ll be joined by Marcel van der Spek, chairman of the Holland Yachting Group, and Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman, who will tell us more about buying, building and owning a sailing vessel.
EPISODE #3
OWNING A SUPERYACHT
24 SEPTEMBER 2021
In this MYS Special of YachtTalk, broadcast from the Heesen yacht Moskito, we are taking a closer look at the buying and owner experience of a superyacht. First question to answer of course: would you prefer to own a yacht or to charter? And if you’re buying, how do you realise the yacht of your dreams? As Ben Geary of Döhle Superyacht, which manages Moskito, confirms, management companies greatly contribute to the owner’s experience. Together with Stewart Campbell, editor-in-chief at Boat International, we will talk about market trends and the dos and don’ts for future yacht owners.
EPISODE #2
YACHTING AND THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
23 SEPTEMBER 2021
After two years it’s good to be back in Monaco! In this episode we are delighted to welcome Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing The superyacht industry has embraced social media as an influential tool to build brands and inspire audiences. Although the superyacht world is relatively small and friendly, content creators need to walk a thin line when it comes to client confidentiality and discretion. So what are the dos and don’ts in this domain? How do you successfully build an audience? And how do you make your content stand out? Discussing these topics on YachtTalk: Sara Gioanola, Heesen’s PR & Press Office Manager, Tom van Oossanen, superyacht photographer, and Scott Hampton, yacht painting and social media specialist.
EPISODE #1
MONACO YACHT SHOW PREVIEW
22 SEPTEMBER 2021
After two years it’s good to be back in Monaco! In this episode we are delighted to welcome Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of the Monaco Yacht Show, Olivier Lavagna, General Manager of Ports de Monaco, and Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco. During the pandemic the world’s greatest superyacht event took the opportunity to re-invent itself and come up with a fresh new format. We want to know all about it, including the show’s highlights and future plans.