From DIY to Professional marine tradies, antifouling, protection and maintenance protects underwater metals against corrosion and keeps them free from marine growth. Today I’m speaking with Nona Pederson, who is the General manager of Propspeed: a revoluntarly and innovative product that has been preferred by boaties for over 21 years.  It literally is the gold standard of protection products for the saildrive and propeller.  The iconic glimmer of gold is recognisable and envied as boats are hauled from the water to undertake the annual antifouling process. This is the conversation that chips away at the stories about the barnacles on the bottom of the boat, and a treatment that ensures the optimisation of speed, budget and performance.  In this episode you’ll also find out how you can step onto the launch and into a boating career with a new jobs platforms with the MIA.  Learn how to get yourself one of the Boat Princess caps : A movement for confident women who take the helm. For other great stories check out the previous episodes or if you would like to be a guest on my show, get in touch @theboatprincess on instagram.  For more information and case studies…... www.propspeed.com www.marinejobs.org.au www.theboatprincess.com

Episode 7 - The Sailor Girl - Nic Douglass In this episode I talk to Nic Douglass, world class sailor with multiple medals and championships spanning over her competitive career. She is fresh off the Olympic Sailing Decks in Tokyo where she was asked to be the English speaking host, calling the sailing competition in which Australia won 2 gold medals. From quarantine, Nic spoke with me, sharing her most recent experience as host, her journalist career in the sportsworld and carving out her unique personal brand as the Sailor Girl. She shares her fun early childhood stories from her sailing family. Nic speaks highly of her father who was also her World Championship team mate in 2005 and sailing partner for over 25 years and the support and patience of her mum who followed them around the world as they competed. These Adventures of a Sailor Girl have been well documented in blogs, video and podcasts by Nic over the years and she currently holds a World Championship title. Somehow she also finds time to volunteer for the Making Waves Foundation. This is a fun, energy filled podcast, talking all things boats, and her love of the sport of sailing. You can find out more about The Sailor Girl at www.nicdouglass.org Or follow her adventures on Instagram Sailor Girl HQ

This is the episode where Nicky speaks with marketing manager, Alanta from Princess Yachts, the Australian distributor and winner of the 2021 Marketing Awards.  Nicky has her own Princess Yacht and was graciously hosted by the Haynes family during the trip to The Sancturay Cove Boat Show.   When Alanta returned to Australia from her laptop lifestyle in Bali, she was a sought after and engaged as the events manager.  Her first time in the boating industry presents a variety of tasks, from taking Princess owners on a four day retreat throught the Whitsundays to building a membership package and new website. Both The Boat Princess and Princess Yachts engage with Australia's leading marketing merchandise company for boating, Quality Marine Clothing. Head over to @theboatprincess on instagram for ways to win the merch.  The Boat Princess has done her research and you'll hear the history of Princess Yachts and some interesting features that making it uniquely Princess.  This episode was recorded at The Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Check out the look book on their website or check out www.theboatprincess.com This podcast is produced by PipRaedio

Welcome Back to The Boat Princess Podcast. This is the second part of my interview with Kay Cottee and we are still chatting as we overlook the mighty Clarence River. We are drinking a nice cup of tea and picking at cheese cake by now and the conversation just got a bit deeper. We delve a little more into Kay as a person. How does she deal with her ADHD? What hobbies she enjoys and what did she do on her wedding day that made us truly belly laugh? From discussing how women should get into the boating industry to the very first boat she designed, we hope you enjoy this second episode, and come to know more about this amazing woman, who has spent time with the queen and ambassadors but still just calls them “people”. Enjoy. And I can't wait for the final and 3rd episode of our conversation that will be in out in the next couple of weeks.  Follow me on instagram @theboatprincess or visit our website at www.theboatprincess.com/ You can find out more about Kay Cottee here, www.kaycottee.com.au Australian of the Year 1988 Sea Mueseum  Women of Australia Sailing Hall of Fame Australian Mueseum

Today I’m talking to Suzanne Davies, CEO of the Marina Industries Association. Suzanne has had a successful career spanning over 30 years in service industries, particularly hospitality and the marine sectors. In October 2020 Suzanne commenced as the CEO of the Marina Industries Association and I am excited about the changes she has already made to the direction of this important education and standards facilitator of the industry. Suzanne has spent nearly 15 years in senior management roles in the marina industry. For over 12 years, Suzanne was the General Manager of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, the state's largest and most comprehensive waterfront facilities and sailing club. Suzanne then moved to take on the role of CEO of the country's largest marina group, d'Albora Marinas. Suzanne was a director and the treasurer of the MIA 2012- 2020 and is currently on the board of Australian Sailing. Prior to the marina industries, Suzanne held senior roles in a number of hotel groups including Sheraton, Meriton and Mirvac. This is a pattern we have seen before - even in myself that many women transition from hotels into marinas - after all there are many similarities. Suzanne explains what the MIA does and how her career opportunities came about. For more information on the Marine Industries Association go to www.marinas.net.au and if you are looking for opportunities available in the boating industry or have opportunities within your marine or marina business that you would like to advertise go to www.marinejobs.org.au If you would like to know more about me and what I am doing, you can follow me on instagram @theboatprincess or go to www.theboatprincess.com where you can also sign up for my newsletter and receive FREE digital subscription to Ocean Magazine until Jan 2022. See you on the water soon The Boat Princess

Jess is the General Manager of Marine Pro Systems and Logix Group and mum, She has a Medical Science degree and a deep passion for boats. She is married to her business partner, Brian, who she says is a clever electrician. Together they have a genuine commitment  to sharing their knowledge and research about the innovative corrosion products available for propulsion protection for the various types of boats.  Jess understands what her clients need to create efficiencies with the goal of reducing maintenance. Brian and Jess’s roles, as has technology, have evolved in the business, using their respective skills to solve complex problems with some very expensive tools. From scope metres, infer-red cameras and anodes for shaft drive and outboard engines, the investigation process analyses the issues such as pitting and metallic structure.  Jess was travelling a lot prior to Covid and has big R&D projects in the pipe line but is the first to say she doesn’t always get it right but continues to strive to achieve a balance between her roles at home and her marine career.

This is a special episode as Nicky is taken around The Vanish Super Yacht, owner and recently renovated by Mitchell Torrens.   It is a space by space, room by room account of the style, furnishing and fittings you'll find on this superb custom made Mangusta.   From the Rolls Royce Engine to the custom order Ferrari Seats at the helm, dove tailed joinery and luxury bed and bathroom fit out, this big 90 foot boat has everything you'll need and frequently pulls into the shallowest of marinas in the Whit Sundays.  Build for comfort and speed, Nicky gets a little excited as she steps into the engine room to discuss all about 'redundancy'. Nicky also attended the Torrens Launch Party at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. Click on link to see her photo in the Gold Coast Bulletin,  Faces and Places Section! WOHOOOO This episode is one hell of ride and for just under $4million, Nicky thinks it's awesome value for a waterfront palace you can park anywhere in the world. Big thanks to Mitchell for his time and we hope you sold the Boat! Torrens Luxury Collection is a leading Yacht broker with a global network of associates and an international presence that combines with the local knowledge necessary to service the desires of its clients worldwide. Check out more images @theboatprincess on instagram www.empiremarinas.com.au www.torrensluxurycollection.com/

In this interview, Nicky has dropped in on her good friend, Kay Cottee, Australia's and the World's first women to sail solo around the world.  She was at sea for 189 days, returning June 5, 1988 to a sea of well wishers on Sydney Harbour.  This is more than just that story.  This is the real Kay Cottee, warm, adventurous and loved. www.sailaus.com.au

Nicky Vaux shares her valuable experiences about Women in Boating. With a personal goal to engage more women in the Marine industry you‘ll come to love the Boat Princess as we do. This arena is not just a playground that belongs only to the rich and famous and she would like to invite you aboard to experience this luxurious lifestyle full of opportunity. You can follow Nicky and live vicariously through her instagram @theboatprincess