Xplorer Yachts | Expedition Yacht Design, Technology & Innovation

About Xplorer Yachts | Expedition Yacht Design, Technology & Innovation

The expedition yachting podcast for owners, designers, builders, and maritime professionals. Host Paul Madden - a lifelong sailor and expedition yacht specialist - brings you inside the world of explorer vessels, superyacht conversions, wind-assisted propulsion, and cutting-edge maritime technology. From technical tours of standby vessels in Norway to conversations with the designers behind iconic superyachts like MALTESE FALCON and BLACK PEARL, each episode delivers insider access to the expedition yachting sector you won't find anywhere else. Topics include: expedition yacht design, wind-powered hybrid yachts, DynaRig and wingsail technology, hydro-generation, long-range global cruising, yacht conversions, shipyard tours, and the history of ocean exploration. New episodes weekly. Follow the show and leave a review to help other expedition yacht enthusiasts find us.

Publisher

Paul Madden

Category

society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Dec 2025

Latest episode

10 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jan 2026

   Ken Freivokh on Designing MALTESE FALCON & BLACK PEARL - DynaRig Superyacht Innovation

   Superyacht designer Ken Freivokh shares insights into his groundbreaking work on the iconic Maltese Falcon and Black Pearl sailing yachts.

2. 

   9 Jan 2026

   The History of Expedition Yachts: From Magellan to Modern Explorer Vessels

   Host Alex Smith interviews maritime historian Dr. Eleanor Vance about the evolution of expedition yachts from early explorers to modern vessels.

3. 

   8 Jan 2026

   Inside an Ulstein 719-R Standby Vessel: Bridge & Engine Room Tour (Norway)

   Host [Host Name] tours the bridge and engine room of an Ulstein 719-R standby vessel, revealing its robust design and operational capabilities.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

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