BOATING TELEVISION
Host and executive producer of The Drift, a leading boating lifestyle television series airing nationally and now spanning five seasons.
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Meet John Methia.
The boating influencer.
John Methia has been boating his entire life. That lifelong passion now drives his work as a leading boating influencer, Emmy Award winning producer and host of The Drift, a nationally airing boating television series now spanning five seasons. John brings boaters closer to the boats, people, places and ideas shaping life on the water. He helps audiences get the Drift from The Social Place for Boaters.
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JOHN METHIA · BOATING MEDIA EXPERT
A lifelong boater. A national voice.
Boating has been part of John Methia’s life for as long as he can remember. His passion is rooted in real time on the water, including the boats, lessons, friendships and memories that make boating more than a pastime. He combines that experience with decades of award winning television production to give boaters a knowledgeable, entertaining and trusted voice.
As host and executive producer of The Drift, John leads a boating television series that has grown across five seasons and now airs nationally. From boat builders and marine innovators to captains, destinations and everyday boaters, he puts authentic boating stories at the center. On The Drift Podcast, John goes long form with leaders from Hinckley Yachts, Palm Beach Motor Yachts, BoatU.S. and other respected marine organizations. Across television, podcasting, YouTube and social media, John Methia is building a national community around one idea: The Drift is the social place for boaters.
WHAT JOHN COVERS
Get the Drift.
THE DRIFT PODCAST
One of the fastest growing boating podcasts, featuring long form conversations with leaders from Hinckley Yachts, Palm Beach Motor Yachts, BoatU.S. and across the marine industry.
BOAT BUILDS & GEAR
Real world boat projects, sea trials, marine technology, practical advice and products made for life on the water.
DESTINATIONS & CULTURE
New England harbors, waterfront communities, boating traditions and the people who give every port its character.
WORK WITH JOHN METHIA
Bring your boating story to the water.
For television segments, podcast appearances, boat reviews, destination features, brand partnerships and marine industry stories, connect with John and The Drift.
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ABOUT JOHN METHIA
Frequently asked questions.
Who is John Methia?
John Methia is a lifelong boater, Emmy Award winning executive producer, television host and leading boating influencer. He hosts The Drift TV series and The Drift Podcast.
What is The Drift with John Methia?
The Drift is a leading boating lifestyle television series hosted and executive produced by John Methia. Now spanning five seasons, it airs on NESN and NESN+ across New England and on Fun Roads TV nationally.
What boating topics does John Methia cover?
John covers boats and boat builds, marine technology, safety, destinations, waterfront food, boating culture and conversations with marine industry leaders.