Berthon International Yacht Brokers
Berthon International Yacht Brokers Podcast
Brought to you by Berthon International – because every yacht has a story, and we’re here to tell it.
Berthon is recognised internationally for its expertise across every facet of the yacht market. From brokerage and new yacht sales to refits and long-term support, our reputation has been built on knowledge, trust, and attention to detail. The Berthon International Podcast carries this same ethos forward, giving listeners direct access to our insight and perspective on the world of yachting.
Through our podcasts we share our take on the yacht market, exploring current trends, ownership journeys, and the evolution of design and technology. Our fleet of cruising yachts will feature regularly, alongside interviews with the Berthon Team and industry experts. From bluewater cruising to the intricacies of VAT and compliance to stories of performance sailing, we will cover the subjects which we hope will interest you.
The Berthon International Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and connect, delivering engaging content for those who enjoy our sport and for those who might like to get involved. With every episode, we aim to bring clarity, context, and colour to the world of yachting, strengthening our relationships and celebrating the passion that drives us. A closely knit team, we invite you to join our family.
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5. From BEOWULF to WIND HORSE - Steve Dashew on the Birth of FPB Explorer Yachts - Berthon International Yacht Brokerage
Sue Grant sits down with designer, yachtsman, and long-time friend Steve Dashew to chart the leap from the record-setting sailboat BEOWULF to FPB 83 WIND HORSE—the boat that founded the FPB explorer-yacht line. Steve recalls why he and Linda built a fast, easily run sailboat, the two-handed 300-mile days they logged, and the stormy passage that flipped a prejudice against powerboats on its head: a broken boom, a hard motor-sail home, and a revelation about comfort, control, and speed. That moment led to Wind Horse—long, lean, efficient, and conceived from a sailor’s priorities: steering control, gentle motion, accessible systems, and high average speed. Sue and Steve dig into tank-test lessons, why 10–14-knot passages transform routing and safety, and how two people can realistically manage a serious ocean machine. They close with how those ideas became a family of 18 FPB hulls—powerboats designed by sailors to go farther, faster, and in control.
