Welcome to season 2 of Catalina Crew Yachtcast! In episode 1 we sit down with Mohammed Hussein Alshaali, Chairman and Founder of Gulf Craft, for an exclusive interview filmed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2025.

From its humble beginnings in the UAE to becoming one of the world’s most respected yacht builders, Gulf Craft has shaped the global superyacht landscape through innovation, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. In this conversation, Mr. Alshaali opens up about the origins of Gulf Craft, the brand’s rise on the international stage, and what drives their vision for the future of yacht building. We explore topics like sustainability, yacht design evolution, and the power of “Made in UAE” innovation that has turned Gulf Craft into a global icon of maritime engineering. Filmed amid the glamour of Monaco Yacht Show 2025, this episode offers rare insight into the man and the mindset behind one of the most influential names in yachting.

Catalina Crew Yachtcast brings you closer to the people shaping the future of the ocean — from shipyard founders and naval architects to captains and innovators defining the next generation of boating. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes, shipyard tours, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the heart of the yachting industry.

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Catalina Crew Yacht cast – Episode 12

Guest: Dana Nicholson – Extreme Sports Filmmaker, SnowBoard Pioneer & Crusty Demons Co-Creator

In this high-octane episode of the Catalina Crew Podcast, we sit down with legendary extreme sports cinematographer Dana Nicholson, the creative force behind Flesh Wound Films, the iconic Crusty Demons of Dirt series and a true pioneer of action sports filmmaking.

Dana takes us behind the lens and back in time—sharing never-before-heard stories from the early days of freestyle motocross (FMX), filming with Travis Pastrana, Brian Deegan, and the Metal Mulisha, and how he captured the raw energy of BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, and desert racing before it became mainstream. If you’ve ever watched someone backflip a dirt bike in the middle of the desert and thought, “Who the hell filmed that?” — this is your episode.

Topics We Cover:

The birth of Crusty Demons of Dirt Life behind the camera with FMX icons Filming the most dangerous stunts in remote locations Creating the gritty aesthetic of 90s and 2000s action sports The evolution of extreme sports content creation Advice for filmmakers, athletes, and adrenaline junkies alike Catalina Crew Podcast brings you real conversations from real watermen, athletes, creators, and pioneers—from the docks of Marina del Rey to the deserts and mountains of California.

Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT if you grew up watching Crusty Demons or have a love for action sports culture and filmmaking. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode here on YouTube!

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In this episode of Catalina Crew Yacht-Cast, we sit down with Cécile Gauert, longtime Editor-in-chief at BOAT International, and one of the most insightful voices in the world of Super Yacht journalism. With over two decades of experience covering the global yachting industry,

Cécile shares what it's like to document the evolution of the superyacht world — from cutting-edge shipyards to behind-the-scenes builder stories, and from charter culture to the people commissioning the next generation of iconic yachts.

We talk about: How Cécile got her start in the marine publishing world Her approach to covering high-end custom yacht builds The challenges and responsibilities of reporting on billion-dollar boats What yacht owners and readers really care about in 2025 Why authentic storytelling still matters in an image-heavy industry The role of Monaco Yacht Show, FLIBS, and other major yacht events in the editorial cycle Her personal favorite yachts, from Feadship to Sanlorenzo and beyond Sustainability, hybrid tech, and the changing tastes of new owners

How yachting media can adapt in an age of social-first content What we can do to turn Marina del Rey into Super/ Mega Yacht hub?

How we can prepare for World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics and how we can accomadate yachts for this World Class Events! Whether you're a yacht lover, charter pro, media creator, or just obsessed with the superyacht lifestyle, this episode offers real access into a part of the industry most people never see.

Cécile is thoughtful, humble, and extremely knowledgeable — and her perspective offers value for builders, brokers, marketers, and owners alike. CATALINA CREW would like to extend a special thank you to ​⁠ for allowing us to film aboard their T52 Daybreak, which made its world debut at the 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show.

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