Yachts For Sale Blog Podcast

In this episode of Yacht Podcasts, David Seal and Katia Damborsky discuss the filming of ABIE, the 36 metre Azimut Grande 36M delivered in 2024.
Katia recently toured the yacht for the Yachts For Sale channel and explains why ABIE stood out from many other yachts she has filmed. From the extensive specification upgrades and carefully selected materials to the light-filled owner's suite and impressive overall finish, ABIE left a strong impression.
David and Katia also talk about what happened behind the scenes during the shoot, including the logistics of filming on the French Riviera, the advantages of having two videographers on board, and how the broker and crew helped make the day run exceptionally smoothly.
The conversation explores why some yachts simply present better than others, the value of a crew that actively uses and knows the yacht, and why owner-operated yachts often reveal details that make a walkthrough far more interesting.
 

In this episode of Yacht Podcasts, David Seal and Katia Damborsky talk about VALERIA and ZARKAVA, two high-performance yachts built for His Highness the Aga Khan. And if you don’t know much about the Aga Khan, this alone opens the door to a fascinating figure behind a series of very unusual and fast yacht projects.
They discuss what makes these yachts so distinctive, carbon fibre construction, extreme speed capability, and suspended interiors designed to reduce vibration at high speed. Built as much for performance as for innovation, they stand out even among modern yachts.
Alongside this, they also share some of the background to the project and what it was like working around changing plans and tight timing to bring the story together.
It’s an easy, insightful conversation about two remarkable yachts and why they continue to attract attention within the world of yachting.
 
 
 

After our recent video about the real cost of chartering a yacht, the comments section filled up with questions.
Why do charter guests pay APA on top of the charter fee? Is tipping really 10 to 20 percent?
Who pays for fuel, food, berthing, relocation, and crew costs?
And if someone is already paying hundreds of thousands of euros for a week on board, what exactly is the charter fee actually for?
In this episode, David Seal speaks with Sasha Williams, Charter Marketing Director at Northrop & Johnson, at the Charter Show in San Remo. Sasha has almost 20 years of experience in yacht charter and oversees a fleet of around 80 yachts operating all over the world, from Alaska to Thailand.
She answers real viewer questions about yacht charter pricing, APA, tips, relocation fees, provisioning, VAT, crew expectations, and why some people choose to charter rather than buy. A useful, honest and very practical conversation for anyone who has ever wondered what really goes into the cost of a luxury yacht charter.
 

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In this episode, I sit down with Toni Clarke, COO and Head of Underwriting at Keane Specialty Insurance, to talk about a subject that every yacht owner, future yacht owner, and long-distance cruiser should understand: yacht insurance.
We discuss how Toni got into the marine insurance world, why Keen Specialty focuses specifically on pleasure yacht insurance, and what actually happens if you have to make a claim after an accident in a marina. Toni also answers questions from viewers, including:
What cruising areas are covered by yacht insurance?
Can you extend your insurance if you decide to sail further afield?
Does crew experience affect the cost of insurance?
What should first-time global cruisers think about before setting off?
How far north can you sail before needing to change your coverage?
Can you get an indicative quote before you have even bought the yacht?
This is a useful conversation for anyone who owns a boat or yacht, but also for those who are still at the dreaming and planning stage. For more information about Keane Specialty Insurance, or to request a quote, please use the link in the description.

In this podcast, David Seal and Katia Damborsky discuss one of the most misunderstood topics in yachting: the real cost of chartering a superyacht.
Using the example of a yacht with a headline charter rate of €750,000 per week, they talk through the additional costs that many people do not realise are part of the charter experience, including APA, fuel, food and drinks, VAT, berthing fees, and crew gratuity.
They also discuss the reaction to a recent Yachts For Sale video about charter costs, including the comments from viewers who were shocked by the idea of crew tips reaching 10 to 20 percent of the charter fee.
This is a relaxed and informative conversation about yacht charter pricing, why transparency matters, and why a good charter broker is essential if you want to understand exactly what you are paying for before you step on board.

In this episode of Yacht Podcasts, David Seal and Katia Damborsky discuss what happened behind the scenes while filming SIMENA, the 62 metre sailing yacht built by Ares Yachts.
SIMENA has already featured in a full documentary series on the Yachts For Sale channel, from construction at the shipyard to launch, sea trials, and finally the finished yacht walkthrough. But filming a large sailing yacht is never simple, especially when you are relying on the weather.
David and Katia talk about the challenges of filming SIMENA under sail, the strong winds, the drone footage, the role of the captain and crew, and why sailing yachts are so different to film compared with motor yachts. They also discuss the yacht itself, including her hybrid propulsion system, long range cruising capability, quiet operation under engine power, functional interior design, and some of the viewer comments and questions from the main walkthrough video.
If you enjoyed the SIMENA yacht tour on @Yachtsforsaleblog, this podcast gives you the extra stories, details, and behind-the-scenes insight that did not make it into the main video.

In this episode, David Seal and Katia Damborsky discuss the yacht K+, a striking 38.2 metre Maiora that Katia recently presented on the Yachts For Sale YouTube channel.
With her black hull, unusual profile, huge aft deck and penthouse-style interior, K+ is certainly not a yacht that blends into the background. Katia explains what it was like to film such a distinctive yacht, why the design begins to make much more sense once you spend time on board, and how features such as the aft deck galley create a very relaxed, waterside way of living.
David and Katia also talk about the challenges of filming a black yacht, the importance of having a knowledgeable broker on board, and what really happens behind the scenes when a presentation does not quite go to plan.
A fun, honest and informative look at one of the most unusual yachts recently featured on Yachts For Sale.

To see the full walk through video: https://youtu.be/YVY0NdBUwRI
In this episode, Katia and I sit down to talk through the GENESIS shoot — how it came together, what was involved, and a few of the details you don’t always think about when watching the finished video. We also revisit the yacht itself, a 43m performance build that stood out for a number of reasons, and end up exploring a simple but interesting question: how far does 600 nautical miles from Monaco actually take you? A relaxed conversation around the shoot, the yacht, and the reality of putting these videos together.
 

In this podcast, I take a closer look at SUNRISE, a 43m Yildiz yacht that stands out for her strong build quality, generous interior volume and serious long-range cruising appeal. If you enjoy learning what makes certain yachts special, this is a fascinating one to explore.

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Just after the Palm Beach Boat Show, there has been no shortage of talking points in the yachting world. In this vlog, Katia Damborsky and I sit down to discuss some of the biggest recent headlines, including the announcement of a new 82-metre Bilgin superyacht, reportedly commissioned by one of the most recognisable repeat yacht owners in the industry. We also look at what this project means for Bilgin as a shipyard, and why the relationship between owner and builder matters so much on a new build of this scale.
We also chat about:
• the new Abeking & Rasmussen concept with Reymond Langton
• Carlos Alcaraz buying a new Sunreef power catamaran
• the first look at the former Flying Fox after her quiet sale and repaint
• viewer questions about yacht charter tipping and why those figures are often misunderstood
• what we have coming up next on the channel, including new yacht tours and behind-the-scenes projects
As always, the aim is to go a little deeper than the headline and give some real industry perspective from people who work in this world every day. If you enjoy yacht news, superyacht insight, and conversations that go beyond the obvious, this one is for you. Please leave your thoughts in the comments, especially on yacht naming, charter etiquette, or which of these stories you found most interesting.
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