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In this series, Nicky shares her valuable insight and experiences about Women in Boating and the Boating Lifestyle. With a personal goal to engage more women in the industry and see more women behind the helm, in her intro you’ll get to know and love the Boat Princess as we do. She interviews some incredible women, and men in the boating industry, all with fascinating stories plus some incredible high achieving women in boating like Kay Cottee the first woman to perform a single handed, non-stop and unassisted circulation of the world. We are excited to welcome Nicky Vaux to the Podcast world. Introducing Nicky might take a while to scan through her many achievements, accolades and acknowledgements. You can follow Nicky and live vicariously through her instagram @theboatprincess or see her website www.theboatprincess.com for details on how to collaborate your brand with her, be interviewed on the podcast or have her review a new boat for you. Nicky is the BDM and Partner of Empire Marinas Group, owner of Empire Marina Bobbin Head, Sydney’s most awarded marina and Empire Marina Lake Macquarie, Lake Macquarie’s largest marina. She is a multiple boat owner, Partner in 3 Freedom boat clubs, former board member of the MIA and believes the more people we have out on the water boating the happier the world will be. She loves connecting people that can help each other in business or enhance their lifestyle with the right brands. A rising tide lifts all boats.
Episodes
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
In this episode I speak with the innovative and persistent Mel Moss. The owner of Cellar by Sea spent 8 months on a never before application to the Liquor and Gaming Agency seeking Australia's first same day alcohol delivery, on water service, to boats and jetty's.
Cellar By Sea operated at the time form PITTWATER BAYVIEW TO PALM BEACH
Offering Beer, Bubble and Wine or Spirits, Cocktails and Seafood, the concept ensure's boatie's can extend their stay until the end of the day.
Mel has taken her idea to the boating community and created a market for herself, after spending hours on the water and earning her captain stripes. She is a perfect example of the opportunities that exist in boating.
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Christine Roberts is a well known woman in boating. Sponsorships and Membership Manager for AIMEX, Super Yacht Australia and Australian Commercial Marine Group.
She has a primary focus on retaining and growing the memberships of these three groups and the events and conferences around Australia.
From training courses for the industry, marinas and yacht club education as well as insurance, providore and clothing companies, members are connected.
Christine shares her love of boats, the water and the transition throughout her career in and around the boating industry.
https://www.superyacht-australia.com/
https://www.commercialmarine.com.au/
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
So in this episode I sat down for a chat with Super Yacht CEO David Good. He is also the CEO of AIMEX, the Australian International Marine Export Group who represents the Australian Made banner of marine exports.
Superyacht Australia have been instrumental in lobbying government to change the restrictive import rules on Superyachts to Australia. "The average length of stay for a Super Yacht used to be 40 days, now we are hoping to entice the owners, crews and passengers to stay for up to 200 - 365 years a year given the vast Australian marine availability" says David.
David also served in the Australian Defence which has equipped him with specialised skills in boat operations and when I asked him for an interview I never expected to get an insight into the reality of terrorism. I felt much safer knowing David was in control. Fascinating.
So the Superyacht World Is the reality really Below Decks? or not?
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Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
In this episode I'm sharing the considerations and the thoughts you may or may not have thought of before choosing a marina for your boat. As you know we have Empire Marina in Bobbin Head in Sydney, a 200 berth marina in an idyllic location, which is at the top of it's game being 5 Gold Anchor Accredited with the Marina Industries Association and having Waterside Bistro - the Marina Restaurant of the Year for 2021. But we are also now the proud owners of Empire Marina Lake Macquarie - a 250 berth marina in Lake Macquarie - which believe it or not is twice the size of Sydney Harbour. I am also a Director on the Board of the Marina Industries Association. Don't forget I am also a multiple Boat Owner so I see the needs of a consumer in a marina too.
Add to that the fact that I've also seen and been to many other marinas all over the world on ICOMIA events and socially, and as a result through our boating community, I've heard what those who use a marina and work in a marina say when it comes to everything from facilities, location, transport, pricing, parking, insurance, environment, security, tidal access and the marina community. I love sharing all of this knowledge with you to improve your boating lifestyle.
I hope you enjoy this one it's packed with useful information and hopefully makes you think about if you are in the right marina for your boating lifestyle too.
www.empiremarinalakemacquarie.com.au
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
This is a very special episode introducing John Lawler, our Marina Manager of 17 years. He not only shares his life long adventures and passion for boating but opens up about the choices he made as a young boy that influenced his career.
From the small sail boats to racing in the Sydney to Hobart, John is our very own library of all things boating and is the friendly and welcoming persona you'll find in our front office!
We also discuss the start of my career in boating - I only joined this industry some 10 years ago and was a real novice - I hope that's inspiration to other women out there to have a go in this great industry.
If you are looking for a career change, consider a job in the Marine Industry and check out www.marinejobs.org.au
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Saturday Dec 18, 2021
Saturday Dec 18, 2021
In this episode I am speaking to the incredible force that is Duncan Curnow, owner and partner of Ross and Whitcroft and Quality Marine Clothing.
We chat candidly about building niche brands within the Marine Industry and the challenges of creating the clothing that withstands the weather conditions, demands of racing and marine workplaces. Listen as he shares how he grew the one stop shop that is now distributed around the world in retail and online.
I always run into Duncan at the Boat Shows and we have a bit of laugh about the logistics and stress of being on a stand but my favourite stories are the ones about the Big Race - The Sydney to Hobart which Duncan had the opportunity to crew in 2007. Making this episode very timely.
If you are looking to fit out your crew, invest in good quality marine clothing or find fashion for the high seas then reach out to Duncan - he is your one contact, with all the brands, and the convenience of one invoice for everything including corporate wear and gifts as well.
He is also one of our sponsors and for that we are truly grateful.
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Saturday Dec 04, 2021
Saturday Dec 04, 2021
In this episode I speak with Kaylie. Kaylie's career has been in the world of hotels and getaways and she currently works with me in my Venus Getaways business but like so many we speak to she "fell" into the Boating Industry working on Superyachts in one stage of her career so we delve into what it's like working on Superyachts - from meeting rock stars to finding out if it is really like Below Decks or not....it's a quick chat but a lovely one...
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Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
In this episode I explore all the ways you can enjoy the benefits of boating and the different ways to own a boat.
From Boat Club and Commercial Boat Share/Syndication to Private Boat Share and full private boat ownership.
We also touch on chartering boats.
I share the options available, advantages and limitations.
From budgets, maintenance and availability, I share with you everything you should consider before deciding how you own a boat.
If you have any questions about this episode or would like to know more and the details of some of the great operators in the Boat Share and Club models please DM on instagram @theboatprincess or contact me on theboatprincess.com I am always happy to point you in the right direction.
See you on the water soon!
Nicky
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Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
In this episode I sat down with Michelle, our Office Manager at Empire Marina Bobbin Head. I was excited because we actually got to chat in person (in our function room at Bobbin Head) about being the incredibly important person she is in our business.
Michelle is another guest on this podcast who 'fell into' the boating industry, starting 27 years ago and taking on the full time role so she could stay local and care for her young son, when the Marina was owned by the Halvorsen Family.
Michelle shared her lived history of the Marina from before there were any berths just moorings, to the current day stunning marina with 200 berths and 10 moorings plus a full service hardstand and Waterside Bistro. She talks about her childhood boating experiences, and how hurt she felt being excluded by her father because that's not what girls do!
She shares some funny moments plus there are two very special stories in this episode about Ahn Do, The Happiest Refugee and a pair of young parents that show boating can create special memories that last forever.
Michelle talks of some of the many opportunities she has had in her career, including undertaking the marine managers course ( by the Marina Industries Association) that uplifted her knowledge and understanding, as well as how it introduced her to the network of women in the industry.
Well done Michelle, a fabulous guest and a beautiful person who is valued by our entire team.
Incidentally….Empire Marina Bobbin Head is currently looking for a new receptionist, get in touch if you would like to explore this employment pathway into the boating industry.
Ph 0294579011 (ask for John)
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Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
In this episode I chat with our amazing tenant from Mako Marine, Brett Tattersall. He is a boat painter, and passionate about the work he does and the lifestyle of boating. Brett has loads of experience and currently operates his workshop at two marina's ensuring the hull of his clients boats are maintained.
Brett owns Sydney's leading professional marine boat painters and has over 20 years of hands on experience in the industry, which includes 7 years at McConaghyBoats where he was in charge of the painting department and in that time he painted Wild Oats, Alfa Romeo, Alfa Jr., Money Penny and Leopard 3 to name a few.
Brett shared his favourite adventures on the ocean including a trip to Bora Bora.
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