In this episode of On the Bridge, we speak with Burgess Superyacht Charter Captain of the year 2023, Olly Lewis.

We discuss what makes for a successful charter, the best and worst parts of being a superyacht captain, and the time he had to negotiate a particularly tricky scenario.

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Journey into yachting and to becoming a captain
07:38 - The most important qualities to be a successful charter captain
10:26 - The best and hardest thing about being a superyacht captain
15:45 - The most challenging situation whilst at sea
22:04 - Managing crew in a pressurised environment
25:03 - Good crew for charter season
28:03 - Tough guest requests
30:51 - Memorable region/itinerary
33:12 - Bucket list destination

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How do you build a 100% custom masterpiece from a blank sheet of paper?

On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia sit down with Captain Guy Booth and Interior Designer George Wolstenholme to pull back the curtain on M/Y Phi. One of the most talked-about superyachts in recent history.

As George says, “The concept had to come before the yacht”. From years of notebook sketches and conversations to a fully custom Royal Huisman build based on the mathematical philosophy of the Golden Ratio, Phi, was never meant to be ordinary. We explore how a blank sheet of paper became a 58.5m engineering masterpiece, where every single detail is considered with purpose.

We explore -
• Working without compromise to the philosophy of the Golden Ratio
• Amazing details of design from watch mechanisms to wine cellars
• How to collaborate without ego to bring a vision to life
• The realities of Phi's detention in London and the controversy that followed

This is a story about vision, craftsmanship, resilience, and the reality of building boldly.

Timestamps -
• 00:00 – How did the journey to build Phi begin?
• 04:30 – Why was full custom non-negotiable?
• 10:00 – How did the Golden Ratio shape the concept?
• 20:00 – What made the design collaboration work?
• 30:00 – Why choose a Dutch shipyard?
• 38:30 – What features define Phi’s uniqueness?
• 45:00 – How does Phi perform at sea? 5
• 3:30 – What happened on the day of detention?

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In the first of our 'Meet the Team' episodes, dsnm owners Dave and Alicia took to the hot seat to discuss their roles, biggest work achievements, and more.

They also play a quick game of 'Mr & Mrs'... What could possibly go wrong?

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In this episode, we spoke to former Below Deck cast member Conrad Empson, the founder and managing director of CrewPass. He tells us how the idea of CrewPass came about whilst working onboard, and how he put a plan in place to turn the idea into reality.

Learn more about Conrad and CrewPass -
https://www.crewpass.co.uk
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/ crewpass

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In this episode, we talk to Lee Stevenson and Giles Frankal of Occam Marine. After spending years as superyacht captains, they transitioned ashore three years ago to launch their consultancy firm, leveraging their deep industry expertise.

Learn more about their journey in the superyacht world and why Occam Marine is highly regarded for new builds.

https://www.occammarine.com
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In this episode of On the Bridge, we sat down with Whitehorse Maritime Academy Director and CHIRP Superyacht Advisory Board Chair, Paul Shepherd. The Master Mariner tells us about CHIRP and its safety benefits to the superyacht industry.

https://www.chirp.co.uk
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On this episode of On the Bridge, we sit down with Captain Chris Gartner on the upper deck of the iconic sailing yacht Black Pearl.

Captain Chris shares his journey and unique insights, having served not just as an operational captain but also as a build captain. He discusses the incredible challenges and rewarding experiences that come with managing one of the world’s most advanced and largest sailing yachts.

From the complexity of her DynaRig system to the sheer awe of the yacht in real life, Chris offers a fascinating look into life on board a true engineering marvel.

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On this episode of On The Bridge, Alicia heads to the Isle of Wight to explore UKSA, one of the world’s leading maritime training charities. From six-year-olds stepping onto the water for the first time to cadets training for careers on superyachts, commercial vessels and workboats, UKSA is creating real pathways into the industry, regardless of background.

We speak to the Director of Development and Impact about the £1m+ in bursary funding awarded each year, cadets who have completely changed career direction, and how the organisation works with industry partners to remove financial and educational barriers. We also hear from students and alumni about life on the superyacht cadetship, interview preparation with leading agencies, and why that first job at sea can make or break a career.

CEO Chris Frisby shares his own journey from student to CEO, and explains why welfare, careers support and long-term alumni relationships make UKSA truly unique.

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Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – What is UKSA and why are we here?
01:00 – How does UKSA fund opportunities for young people?
03:00 – How do bursaries remove barriers into yachting?
07:00 – What makes the superyacht cadetship unique?
14:30 – Why is the first job at sea so important?
22:30 – How is UKSA tackling crew mental health?
28:50 – How did the CEO’s journey start at UKSA?
33:30 – What funding options exist for students today?
41:00 – How is UKSA preparing for the future of training?
45:00 – What’s next for UKSA and maritime education?