Superyacht Laundry

What does it take to supply luxury linens to some of the most prestigious yachts in the world?
In our latest episode of the Superyacht Laundry Podcast, we sit down with Ruth Douglas from Heirlooms to explore her journey from Northern Ireland to leading one of the most respected luxury linen companies in the industry, a business proudly holding Royal Warrants.
Ruth shares fascinating insight into the world behind the sheets, from understanding fabric quality and sustainability to the complexities of supplying yachts around the globe.
In this episode we discuss:
✨ Ruth’s journey into the luxury textile industry
✨ The significance of Royal Warrants and sustainable practices
✨ The real differences between percale, sateen and thread counts
✨ The logistical challenges of supplying luxury linens internationally
✨ Supporting education and the next generation of talent in textiles
It’s a fascinating look into a part of the industry that every yacht relies on but few truly understand.
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In our latest Balls of Wisdom episode, Cherise Reedman sits down with Captain James Battey for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about leadership, responsibility, and mental health in the superyacht industry.
From his journey into yachting to the real pressures captains face behind the scenes, James speaks candidly about:
⚓ The challenges of leading crew in high-pressure environments
🧠 Why mental health support is no longer optional
📋 The need for greater standardisation across the industry
🤝 Crew dynamics and accountability
🌍 The vision for a unified platform where crew can access real support
This episode isn’t about theory, it’s about the reality of life at sea and the shared responsibility we all have to improve it.
🎧 Tune in and join the conversation.
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In the latest episode of Balls of Wisdom, Cherise Reedman sits down with Paul Shepherd for an important and timely conversation about safety in the Superyacht industry, particularly within the often-overlooked interior department.
They dive into:
⚓ Why interior safety deserves the same attention as deck and engineering
🛟 The role of CHIRP in reporting incidents and near misses
📋 Minimum manning regulations and what they really mean in practice
👩‍✈️ The need for greater recognition of women’s contributions on board
This episode is about awareness, accountability and why sharing experiences, even the uncomfortable ones, are essential to creating safer working environments for everyone at sea.
🚨 Safety training matters. Reporting matters. Interior safety matters.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

We’re proud to introduce our very first male spin-off episode of Superyacht Laundry with the launch of Balls of Wisdom, conversations with men in the industry who are using their voice, influence and experience to drive real change.
In this debut episode, Cherise Reedman sits down with Conrad Empson to talk openly about safety, accountability and responsibility in yachting, through the lens of CrewPass - a platform created to raise verification standards and protect crew, particularly women.
They discuss:
⚓ The realities behind safety at sea
🛟 Why accountability has been missing for too long
📺 Conrad’s personal journey post–Below Deck
🤖 The future of CrewPass, including AI and automation
This isn’t about headlines, it’s about action, responsibility and raising the bar for the entire industry.
🎧 Listen now and let us know your thoughts.

In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, Cherise Reedman sits down with Lydia Moss to reflect on her decade-long journey in the yachting industry, from her early days onboard to her current role at Divergent Yachting.
They explore:
⚓ The realities of building a long-term career in yachting
🇪🇺 The impact of Brexit on the industry
⚛️ The exciting future of nuclear technology in yachting
🤝 The power of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning
This conversation offers insight into how the industry is evolving and how staying curious, connected and adaptable is key to thriving within it.
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