Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | TuneIn With close ties to the world’s most powerful and influential people, Jonny Dodge has long been a global player among the global elite. MN learns more about his passions, projects, and goals for the planet. “I ALWAYS WANT to be number one in the world at something.” So says My Ocean and GPM Management CEO, and Forbes Superyacht influencer, Jonny Dodge. And that is exactly what he is: number one… everywhere. The nomadic luxurian-cum-business magnet delivers never-done-before luxury travel experiences for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clientele in every ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the crystalline waters of the Caribbean to the south lies the Dominican Republic, a multifaceted luxury destination for discerning travelers, and celebrities. Here’s why. More than just another vacation, the NCG experience is a window into the world of UHNW Caribbean living. In addition to the rich, colorful history of the country, clients are treated to a treasure trove of bespoke experiences that boost the client’s physical and emotional well-being– at least for the duration of their stay ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Built on pearls, oil, and sand, the UAE is a vibrant collage of centuries-old traditions where luxury, seafaring, and demographic eclecticism remain unmatched. Here’s a look at how, in the age of COVID, The International Superyacht Summit aims to take the country’s maritime legacy into the future. The Arabian Gulf has had its finger on the pulse of the proverbial “world” since the twelfth century. Narratives of travel and trade linking Eurasia, South and South-East Asia and China, have long captured the imagination of geographers from al-Idr ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Built on the pearls, oil, and sand, the UAE is a vibrant collage of centuries-old traditions where luxury, seafaring, and demographic ecelctisim remain unmatched. Here’s a look at how, in the age of COVID, The International Superyacht Summit aims to take the country’s maritime legacy into the future. The Arabian Gulf has had its finger on the pulse of the proverbial “world” since the twelfth century. Narratives of travel and trade linking Eurasia, South and South-East Asia and China, have long captured the imagination of geographers from al-I ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Imagine sailing 1.5m above the sea at 40 knots in full comfort. Our Bonus Episode takes you Onboard FOILER, the world’s first flying yacht. ENATA’s Alois Vieujot explains why hybrid propulsion and fully carbon hydro-foiling is the future of luxury yachting. To say that ENATA Industries has introduced a new era of sailing with FOILER, the world’s first flying yacht is an understatement. Fusing the high-speed of a superyacht tender with the technology of an elite hydrofoil racing yacht, the FOILER is unlike anything on the market. From its 320h ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Some things are quintessentially Italian. That’s why Episode 5: Mastering Millennial Design takes you into the world of the Viareggio-based luxury shipyard, Rossinavi. COO Federico Rossi talks brand DNA and gives some insight into what millennial buyers are looking for. Rossinavi is one of the most respected Italian luxury yacht builders of today. With over four decades in the industry, few shipyards have paralleled the energy and excitement that accompany each new build; like Flying Dagger, Aurora, Utopia IV, and N2H before them, the much-an ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Episode 4: The Art of Design dives deep with Veronika Schmid, Owner-Director of the New York-based studio, Gill Schmid Design. Veronika gives her read on 3D printing, VR, the role of art in modern design, and a range of exciting new projects on the way. “Design is a craft that you kind of accumulate through your experiences, and it’s a combination of skills, a constant drive to innovate and then just an ongoing kind of curiosity for newness,” says Veronika Schmid, Owner-Director Gill Schmid Design. “I would say the basis for our office, or th ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn Check out Episode 3: Superyacht Futurology! Simon Brealey, Principal Engineer at Lateral Naval Architects, stops by to discuss zero carbon, the future of superyacht technology, and Aqua, the world’s first fully hydrogen-powered superyacht. Shipping and sustainability just got a whole lot more interesting! Lateral Naval Architects have been the engineering component behind the industry’s most dynamic projects: Black Pearl, Jubilee, Esquel, Tuhura) and now, Aqua, the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht concept. Sander J. Sinot, head ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn In Episode 2: Extraordinary Design, we talk to the legendary Luiz De Basto, Chief Designer of the powerhouse that is DeBasto Designs. Luiz talks to us about next-generation glass technology, self-reflective design, and the beauty of staying small. “The definition of success is not to be big; it’s to be better. To be better than you were last year,” says Luiz De Basto, head of the Miami-based De Basto Designs studio, the brand responsible for the award-winning 90m Oceanco yacht DAR (commonly referred to as project “Shark”). “For me, it’s to gr ..read more

Subscribe: Spotify | Soundcloud | Stitcher | TuneIn We kick off episode one in grand style by talking to Enrico Gobbi, celebrated yacht architect and Founder of the Venice-based firm, Team for Design. We discuss everything from design partnerships and his work in residential architecture, to an exclusive Team for Design art collection premiering soon. Enrico Gobbi and Team for Design have become one of the world’s most innovative Yacht Design and Architectural firms. Fusing a passion for exceptional design aesthetics, world-class interiors, and unparalleled engineering, their portfolio of coll ..read more