Wards Way Podcast
Kristina Hebert, the dynamic President and CEO of Wards Marine Electric, hosts the Wards Way Podcast. In this captivating series, she engages with prominent leaders from the yachting industry, each bringing their unique insights and experiences to the table. The discussions delve deep into a variety of compelling industry stories, where guests share their successes and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. Listeners are treated to invaluable lessons gleaned from years in the field and thought-provoking perspectives on the future of yachting, making each episode a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for anyone passionate about the maritime world.
Episodes
78 episodes
Strengthening the Future of Boat Shows
Miami’s return to Collins Avenue and Indian Creek showed why location and planning shape the entire boat show experience. Filmed in Washington, D.C., during the American Boating Congress, Kristina Hebert is joined by Grant Henderson...
Advocacy, Access, & the Boating Industry
Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Clay Crabtree, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at the National Marine Manufacturers Association, from the American Boating Congress in Washington, DC, to discuss the policies shaping th...
Protecting Access, Preserving Boating
From the American Boating Congress in D.C., host Kristina Hebert talks with NMMA’s Ben Murray about how state legislation is shaping the future of boating. From wake surfing regulations and shoreline setbacks to boater education and...
Superyacht Power Secrets
From a napkin sketch once dismissed as “too small to be real” to a must-have system on modern superyachts, Alessandro Ciolfi of Asea Nautica joins host, Kristina Hebert, at the Palm Beach Boat Show to discuss the future of shore power, energy s...
Superyacht Streaming Explained
Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Mr. Smith’s, Tjeerd van Groenland, to discuss making yacht AV systems simpler and more user-friendly. They explore how software-first solutions are changing onboard entertainment, streaming, and connectivity ...
Powering Ahead-Together: The ASEA/Magnus Story
Two companies can compete for years—and still recognize when collaboration becomes the smarter engineering move.At the Palm Beach Boat Show, host Kristina Hebert sits down with Richard Gaudet, President of ASEA Power Systems & Marine...
What If Yachts Are Economic Infrastructure?
Superyachts are often talked about as floating lifestyle accessories, but the reality is more concrete: they are long-lived economic engines that keep paying communities back year after year. From the Palm Beach show floor, host Kristina Hebert...
Evolution In Yacht Design with Patrick Knowles
Yacht interiors are changing fast, but not always in the ways people assume. From the Palm Beach International Boat Show, host Kristina Hebert sits down with Patrick Knowles of Patrick Knowles Design to unpack what “evolution” really looks like...
The State Of U.S. Yacht Refit
The American yacht refit market is getting called “soft” more often lately, and we wanted to talk about what that actually means when you’re running projects, advising owners, or trying to keep a yard busy year-round. From the Palm Beach Boat S...
Inside Cigarette Racing: Craft, Culture, And Global Reach
Sun, salt, and surge: that’s the surface. Underneath, a living engine of people and craft keeps Miami’s water culture roaring. We head straight into that engine room with Cigarette Racing’s Alex Thompson at the Miami International Boat Show, wh...
Can Tech And Boaters Team Up To End Ship Strikes
A sunny day at the Miami International Boat Show turns into a masterclass on how boaters and whales can safely share the same ocean. We sit down with Virgil Zetterlind, co‑founder of the Whale Alert app, to unpack the real‑world tools, data, an...
From Paper Bulletin To Global Marine Media Powerhouse
Boats turn heads, but people power the wake. We sit down with the force behind Abordo Media Group to unpack how a scrappy fishing bulletin grew into a global marine media platform with magazines for anglers, families, and women in yachting—plus...
Deep Impact And Blackwater: Speed, Fishing, And The Business Behind Miami’s Lifestyle
Miami’s water life doesn’t just happen; it’s built by people who obsess over hulls, hardware, and the moments that make families and friends fall in love with the ocean. At the Miami International Boat Show, we sit dockside with Mo Urbina of De...
A Family That Fishes Together Shares Better Stories
Salt on the breeze, stories on deck, and a family who measures time by tides—join us at the Miami International Boat Show as we sit down with the Donnells, a Miami crew who live the boating life across offshore runs, bay days, and kid-powered f...
How Modern Outboards Made Big Boats Faster, Quieter, And Easier To Run
At the Miami International Boat Show, we sit down with Ryan Donnell, in-house service manager at Eric’s Outboard, to explore how Yamaha outboards are reshaping the way Miami boats run, dock, and get home. If you’ve wondered why so many builders...
Inside Flux Marine: Building The Future Of Outboards
From the floor of the Miami International Boat Show, we sit down with Flux Marine CEO Ben Sorkin to unpack how electric outboards are moving from hype to daily use—without asking boat builders to reinvent their world. Ben shares his journey fro...
Inside LocMarine: Smart Monitoring For Every Boat
Sunshine sells the dream, but the truth is in the dock lines. We sit down at the Miami International Boat Show with Erick Martinez, founder of LocMarine, to reveal how a smart, simple monitoring system turns boat ownership from anxious guesswor...
Powering Miami’s Boating Life; Reliable Marine’s Rise
Step onto the docks of the Miami International Boat Show and into the story of how Miami’s shimmering lifestyle is powered by the people who keep its engines turning. We sit down with Reuben Rhodes, president and owner of Reliable Marine, to tr...
From Boat Shows To Biology: How Universo Marino Educates Anglers And Families
Miami’s glow comes from more than sun and skyline—it comes from the ocean that shapes daily life here. We sit with Captain Manuel, founder of Universo Marino, to unpack how a bilingual magazine, radio, and TV effort turns casual anglers and new...
What Does It Take To Build A 100-Year Brand?
Salt air and startup grit meet on the mouth of the Miami River, where a small outboard shop in 1926 became a century-long marine legacy. We sit down with fourth-generation leader Krissy Hewes Wiborg to trace the family’s journey from boat racin...
Pope-Proof Watches And Yacht-Ready Bling
Time moves differently on the docks. At the Miami International Boat Show, we sat with Livio Helfer—founder and CEO of Helfer Watches Geneva—to unpack how a boutique Swiss brand became the show’s official timekeeper and why human connection sti...
Inside Zodiac Nautic’s Reinvention At The Miami International Boat Show
Sunlight on the bay, a crowd at the dock, and a legacy brand acting like a startup—our sit-down with Zodiac Nautic's CEO at the Miami International Boat Show is a story about getting faster, smarter, and more human. Florent Battistella brings c...
How A Family Business Reinvented The Boat Trailer Experience
Sunlight and saltwater sell the dream, but the real magic of boating often rides on two axles and a set of hubs. We sit down at the Miami International Boat Show with Javier Picon, founder of AAA Marine Trailers, to uncover how quiet engineerin...
Tailored Power For Women In Miami
Sun, salt air, and a city that moves fast—Miami rewards people who show up ready. We sit down with Damiani’s creative director, Daniella Estrella, to trace how true Italian tailoring helps women lead with confidence, especially in a climate whe...
Miami Boat Show, Built On Water: Informa's VP Larry Berryman
Step onto the docks and into the control room of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, where a three-venue campus, floating infrastructure, and a relentless team transform Miami into a global stage. We sit down with Larry Berryman...